Storied Past presents an in-depth look at French drawing from the collection of the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas, Austin. The exhibition features approximately 60 works dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. Many stages of finish may be seen in the drawings—which range from preliminary sketches to compositional and figure studies to finished works—revealing the medium’s versatility. Storied Past also conveys major narratives and themes in the art of this period through the works’ subjects, which address religion, mythology, and history. In addition, the show provides valuable information about these drawings’ status as material objects and about the practices of collecting. Included are French artists from diverse schools and styles, such as François Boucher, Jacques Callot, Jean-François Fragonard, and Jean-Baptiste Greuze. Storied Pastis accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue.