Trois crayons: on paper: drawings from the renaissance to the modern day, organized by Mireille Mosler, Ltd., brings together drawings spanning several periods in art history, from the Renaissance to the modern era. The exhibition is part of the inaugural international edition of Drawings Hub, an initiative dedicated to drawing, and is presented in Houston from October 9 to 13, 2026, at Josh Pazda Hiram Butler Gallery, located at 4520 Blossom Street.

The selection includes works by artists such as Jan Jansz van de Velde, Jacobus van Looy, Mies Elout-Drabbe, Chris Beekman, Simeon Solomon, and Jan Toorop. The drawings explore a range of subjects and approaches, from portraits and everyday scenes to symbolic and spiritual compositions. Through different techniques, materials, and artistic sensibilities, the works demonstrate how drawing has served as an independent medium for artistic experimentation and expression across the centuries.

The title Trois crayons refers to a traditional drawing technique that combines three tones—typically black, red, and white—to create volume, define contours, and establish contrasts on paper. This tradition serves as a starting point for a broader presentation on the evolution of drawing and its expressive possibilities. By bringing together works from different periods, the exhibition invites viewers to consider both the continuity of certain visual approaches and the transformations the medium has undergone, highlighting its ability to record observations, explore ideas, and give form to different ways of understanding the world.