Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris 1830 - 1890

This pencil sketch by Eugène Cicéri, a renowned French stage designer, is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris, France. Created sometime between 1830 and 1890, it depicts a large tree, its branches and foliage rendered with delicate lines and shading. The sketch suggests a realistic portrayal of a natural element, likely used as part of a scenic backdrop for an opera production. The design is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.