Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris 1840 - 1890

This is a design for a stage set created by the French artist Eugène Cicéri for the Opéra in Paris. The graphite drawing is a rough sketch of a stage set depicting a wooded area with a large tree in the foreground and a glimpse of a building in the distance. The drawing illustrates Cicéri's interest in creating a naturalistic setting for the theatrical experience. The grid lines on the sheet indicate that this was meant to be a design for a stage set, rather than a finished work of art. Cicéri's designs for the Opéra are an important part of the history of stage design, and they helped to create a more realistic and immersive theatrical experience for audiences.