Design for a Stage Set 1830 - 1890

Eugène Cicéri's "Design for a Stage Set" (1830-1890) is a pencil drawing depicting a scenic landscape with several trees in the foreground and a mountain range in the distance. The artist, a noted French stage designer, utilized the drawing as a preliminary design for a stage set. His work was primarily in the genre of theatrical design, often creating sets for operas and plays. This particular drawing is a testament to Cicéri's ability to render realistic and evocative landscapes for the theater. The use of pencil allows for the subtle shading and tonal variations, conveying depth and atmosphere. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, provides a glimpse into the artistic process of stage design in the 19th century.