Art Spectrum 100% Cotton Watercolour Pad A4 300gsm 15 Sheet - Smooth (Hot Pressed)

Art Spectrum is an Australian company, and they have collaborated with the traditional Magnani Paper Mill in Italy to develop this exceptional watercolour paper, manufactured in Melbourne.

This Art Spectrum Watercolour Paper Pad is made from 100% superior-quality Italian cotton. 

Each sheet is a sturdy 300gsm weight that is also double-sized, so won't buckle or warp even with generous amounts of water added. The acid-free formulation of the paper means it won't tarnish or discolour over time and won't alter the colour or integrity of the medium you apply. 

Features:

• 300gsm A4
• 15 sheets 100% Cotton
• Smooth finish
• Hot pressed
• Made with traditional cylander moulds
• Double natural-synthetic sizing
• Acid free, and museum grade archival quality
• Made in Melbourne

About the Magnani Paper Mill in Italy

The mill was established by the Magnani family along the banks of the Pescia River, famous for its clear pure waters, an essential requirement for the production of fine hand-made papers.

In the 18th century the Magnani Mill began to export their papers to the world with most of Europe’s reigning families and State Mints acknowledging their quality and expertise to provide papers of distinction.

Napoleon Bonaparte chose the mill to produce a special watermarked paper for the announcement of his wedding with Maria Luisa D’ Austria, the original mould is still held at the mill today.

Magnani has a rich history of cooperating with artists such as Picasso, De Chirico, Guttuso, Annigoni, Maccari, Bueno, Guarnieri and Morandi who have had their own papers produced by the mill.

The heritage continues with Magnani producing papers for the modern-day artist.