Magnani 1404 Italian Papers: New to The Collection at Opus

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New to The Collection: Magnani 1404

L'Esperienza Artistica Dal Quattrocento

🇮🇹 The Artistic Experience Since The Fifteenth Century 🇮🇹

We are proud to introduce our latest addition to The Collection at Opus: Magnani 1404 Italian Papers.

With roots tracing back to 1404, Magnani stands as an enduring masterpiece in Italian papermaking. Its legacy, entwined with artistic luminaries and historical figures, continues to inspire creators worldwide. Craft your own narrative on Magnani 1404's timeless paper.

Magnani 1404's dedication to quality fine art papers and papermaking tradition make this range an amazing fit among the exceptional products you'll find in The Collection.

In this introduction to Magnani 1404, our goal is to enable you to find the Magnani paper line that best suits your needs. We hope that you'll enjoy your papers just as artists such as Picasso, De Chirico, and Annigoni have throughout the years.

Table of contents

L'Esperienza Artistica Dal Quattrocento 🇮🇹 The Artistic Experience Since The Fifteenth Century 🇮🇹 Magnani 1404 Watercolour Italia: Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper Portofino: Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper Toscana: Rough Watercolour Paper Magnani 1404 Drawing and Painting Annigoni: Natural Rough Drawing & Charcoal Paper Velata: Natural Rough Sketch Paper Ponte Vecchio: Rough Drawing Paper Arte Moderna: Natural Rough Mixed Media Paper Firenze: Rough Acrylic Paper

MAGNANI 1404 WATERCOLOUR

Magnani 1404 Italia watercolour paper in studio.

Italia: Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper

Magnani 1404 Italia is a cold pressed watercolour paper made of 100% cotton. The cold pressed surface with medium texture will be familiar to many watercolour artists, and makes a great choice for those unsure of exactly what they want from a watercolour paper.

Italia is available in a standard 300gsm weight and in some formats, 640gsm heavyweight paper. Italia comes in different block and pad sizes, plus full size 56 x 76 cm sheets (22 x 30 in.) Magnani 1404 Italia papers are a natural white colour.

Testing colours on Magnani 1404 Portofino paper

Detail of Magnani 1404 Portofino paper sheets

Portofino: Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper

Magnani 1404 Portofino is a hot pressed watercolour paper made of 100% cotton. Hot pressed surfaces are smoother, with less defined texture than cold pressed papers. This makes them popular particularly among artists looking to create fine details, and those working with ink pens or pencils.

Portofino is available in a standard 300gsm weight and in some formats, 640gsm heavyweight paper. Portofino comes in different block and pad sizes, plus full size 56 x 76 cm sheets (22 x 30 in.) Magnani 1404 Portofino papers are a natural white colour.

Magnani 1404 Toscana Watercolour Paper in studio.

Testing colours on Magnani 1404 Toscana.

Toscana: Rough Watercolour Paper

Magnani 1404 Toscana is a rough watercolour paper made of 100% cotton. Rough papers, as the name implies, have the most uneven paper surface. The texture of Toscana provides organic, slightly unpredictable results that are preferred among those who work in flowing, loose painting styles. Granulating colours and paints (such as Schmincke Supergranulating Colours) will show the most dramatic results on this type of paper.

Toscana is available in a standard 300gsm weight and 640gsm heavyweight paper. Toscana comes in different block and pad sizes, plus full size 56 x 76 cm sheets (22 x 30 in.) Magnani 1404 Toscana papers are a natural white colour.

MAGNANI 1404 DRAWING AND PAINTING

Annigoni: Natural Rough Drawing & Charcoal Paper

Magnani 1404 Annigoni papers are designed for drawing and charcoal, made in same cylinder mould machines as the watercolour lines. Annigoni is comprised of 100% cotton, with the supplemental addition of beige coloured cellulosic fibres. These papers are ideal for charcoal drawing or sanguine pastel.

Annigoni drawing papers are 250gsm, in a natural rough texture.

Velata: Natural Rough Sketch Paper

Magnani 1404 Velata papers are unique in that they are sketch papers made on the traditional cylinder mould machine. These lighter weight papers are composed of 20% cotton, ready for your sketching with pencils, pastels, charcoal, and other dry media.

Velata is a 90gsm paper, with a natural rough surface, and natural white colour. They are available in various sizes of spiral bound sketch pads.

Ponte Vecchio: Rough Drawing Paper

Magnani 1404 Ponte Vecchio is a rough textured drawing paper with 20% fine cotton content. Ponte Vecchio is perfect for dry media such as pencil, charcoal, and pastel. In addition, Ponte Vecchio is suitable for light applications of wet techniques.

Magnani 1404 Ponte Vecchio is 220gsm, with a natural white colour.

Arte Moderna: Natural Rough Mixed Media Paper

Magnani 1404 Arte Moderna papers are 100% fine cotton mixed media papers, with a natural rough surface. These versatile papers are ideal for combined dry and wet art techniques and media. The extra white paper colour shows your colours at their finest and enhances contrast.

Arte Moderna measures in at 300gsm, available in pad and sheet format.

Firenze: Rough Acrylic Paper

Magnani 1404 Firenze papers are 100% cotton heavyweight papers. The internal and surface sizing provide absorbency, making these durable papers ready to use for acrylic colours.

Firenze acrylic papers have a rough texture and natural white colour. They are available in pads and sheet formats.