Jean-Étienne Liotard, (1702–1789) Frankish Woman from Galata and Her Servant, c. 1740–42 Black and red chalk on two sheets of paper, 20.4 x 25.0 cm Courtesy of Fondation Custodia, Paris

On view at the Frick until January 10th, this is a little jewel of an exhibition. With only 64 small and detailed drawings on view it is easy to manage in an hour. Lugt was a Dutch art historian and collector. On view are some of the most exquisite gems from the 18th and 19th centuries as well as a few 20th century works acquired after Lugt’s death. Works by Watteau, Fragonard, David, Ingres, Millet, Degas, etc. are displayed and the museum even provides magnifying glasses to viewers so that you won’t miss the gorgeous detail in this small drawings, gouaches, and watercolors.

Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, The Cellist, 1777-1778, Pen and black ink, gray wash over graphite 28.2 x 43.6 cm courtesy of Fondation Custodia, Paris