PrintmakingTo meet the demand for collectible fine art prints, Legion is proud to maintain, create and nurture a very diverse line of printmaking papers from around the world. We work with mills that date back to the 15th century and in countries including England, Japan, Italy, Germany and France. These papers should all be considered for standard printmaking processes as well as many different end uses including drawing, invitations & announcements.
Annigoni
Arches 88 Silkscreen
Arches Cover
Arturo Book & Cover
Copperplate
Coventry
Domestic Etching
Firenze
Folio
Gan Handmade
German Ingres
Goyu
Hosho
Incisioni
Jian Handmade
Johannot
Kinwashi
Kitakata
Kochi
Lenox 100
Mulberry
Multimedia Aquarelle
Murillo
Nideggen
Ning Handmade
Okawara Handmade
Pescia
Rives BFK
Roma
Rosaspina
Sekishu
Somerset Book
Somerset Rough, Satin, Velvet & Textured
Somerset Text
Stonehenge
Velata
Vergata
Zerkall Book
Cartiere Magnani has been making fine art paper since 1404. In the 600+
years since, they have mastered the delicate balance between old world
knowledge & craftsmanship and state of the art papermaking
techniques. Their
papers perfectly reflect this balance. For drawing, we recommend
Annigoni, Pescia, Velata and Vergata papers. Click on the link below
for more information on these papers, including sizes, weights and
colors.
Annigoni is a unique paper. This beige 100% cotton paper contains wool fiber and colorants, adding a subtle depth to the sheet. An excellent choice for watercolor, acrylic, charcoal and pastels. This paper was originally designed by Maestro Pietro Annigoni, who used it for his studies. Chlorine-free, neutral pH.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Pads
250gsm
20 shts/pad
11x14
250gsm
20 shts/pad
13.78x17.72
250gsm
20 shts/pad
17.32x22
250gsm
20 shts/pad
7x10
250gsm
20 shts/pad
9.45x11.81
Sheets
250gsm
27.5x19.68
250gsm
27.5x39
For centuries, France's Arches mill has created some of the world's most popular artist papers, for many different uses. Each paper is mouldmade of 100% cotton and bears a watermark unique to the individual grade. Arches papers offer conservation quality, symbolized by the sign of infinity in the watermark of each (see watermarks below). High quality Arches papers offer both beauty and preservation to all those who depend upon paper to endure. These papers are well-suited to most printmaking and drawing techniques.
Now available is a new matching envelope range for Rives Lightweight (115 gsm) white & Rives Heavyweight (175 gsm) White. Please click here for more details about our new Textured Envelopes
Arches 88 is mouldmade, 100% cotton paper that is acid free and buffered. The sheets are unsized allowing for high ink absorption. Sheets have four deckle edges and a registered watermark. Excellent for: Silkscreen printing and if slightly moistened, for intaglio etching. Neutral pH, unsized, 2 natural deckles, 2 tear deckles.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Sheets
White
300gsm
22x30
White
350gsm
42x30
For centuries, France's Arches mill has created some of the world's most popular artist papers, for many different uses. Each paper is mouldmade of 100% cotton and bears a watermark unique to the individual grade. Arches papers offer conservation quality, symbolized by the sign of infinity in the watermark of each (see watermarks below). High quality Arches papers offer both beauty and preservation to all those who depend upon paper to endure. These papers are well-suited to most printmaking and drawing techniques.
Now available is a new matching envelope range for Rives Lightweight (115 gsm) white & Rives Heavyweight (175 gsm) White. Please click here for more details about our new Textured Envelopes
Mouldmade of 100% cotton, Arches Cover is one of the world's most popular fine art printing papers. It features a lightly textured, cold pressed surface and a registered watermark. All sheets have four deckle edges. Excellent for: Lithography, Intaglio, Silkscreen, Collotype and Drawing (particularly pastel). This extraordinary surface also resists tearing and buckling and it remains perfectly flat. Neutral pH, lightly sized, 2 natural deckles, 2 tear deckles.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Rolls
White
300gsm
42?x100yds
White
300gsm
42?x10yds
White
300gsm
42?x20yds
Sheets
Buff
160gsm
25.5x19.5
White
200gsm
22x30
Black
250gsm
22x30
Buff
250gsm
22x30
White
250gsm
22x30
Buff
250gsm
25.5x19.5
Black
250gsm
44x30
White
270gsm
35.25x24.75
Buff, White
270gsm
41x29
White
300gsm
47.25x31.5
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Mouldmade in Italy of 100% high alpha cellulose, Arturo is recommended for fine art printing. Available in a wide range of colors.
Now available is a new matching envelope range for Arturo Cover Softwhite 260 gsm. Please click here for more details about our new Textured Envelopes
Recommended for all writing applications, letterpress printing charcoal, pastel, pencil and engraving. Available in a wide range of colors in 120gsm and 260gsm sheets. Arturo is also the base sheet for our most popular fine stationery.
Zerkall is a German paper mill dating to the 16th century. They produce some of the finest quality mouldmade papers in Europe. Zerkall is particularly well known for its specialty printing papers. One of the best of the European mouldmade papers for fine book work, as well as for wood engraving, having good printing, handling and folding characteristics. A beautiful range of lightweight wove printing grades. Watermarked with "PZ" symbol.
Mouldmade of 25% cotton/75% sulphite, unsized. Copperplate is suitable for most printmaking techniques.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Sheets
White
250gsm
22x30
White
250gsm
30x42
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One of our most versatile papers, Coventry works well with most fine art techniques. This 100% cotton paper is available in smooth and vellum finishes, excellent for drawing, lithography and silkscreen.
Now available is a new matching envelope range for Coventry Rag Vellum 290gsm & Coventry Rag Smooth 335 gsm. Please click here for more details about our new Textured Envelopes
Internally sized to prevent inks from absorbing or looking muddy, Coventry Rag has great dimensional stability. Also an excellent choice for pencil, charcoal or pastel.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Sheets
Smooth
290gsm
38x50
Smooth
335gsm
38x50
Smooth
335gsm
55x40
Smooth
335gsm
63x46
Vellum
235gsm
23x30
Vellum
250gsm
26x40
Vellum
290gsm
22x30
Vellum
290gsm
30x44
Vellum
290gsm
38x50
Vellum
320gsm
35x44
Vellum
320gsm
38x50
Vellum
320gsm
60x44
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Made in the USA, this is a 50% rag paper with a slightly warm white color and a lightly textured surface. Neutral pH, no deckles
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Sheets
175gsm
26x40
Hand crafted in Italy of 100% cotton, Firenze is a range of eight colors obtained from natural earths. Firenze is highly recommended for monotype printing, typographic printing and bookbinding. Each sheet bears the watermark of Florence?s famous lily and a distinctive laid finish.
Firezne is made by Cartiere Magnani in Italy using techniques handed down from fathers to sons for generations, following the finest tradition of papermaking. Made in a composition of 100% cotton the range of available colours is obtained from natural earths and the absence of acids make it durable over time. Each sheet has four deckled edges. It is highly recommended for monotype printing, typographic printing and bookbinding. Due to the use of natural colorants, materials and craft workmanship, slight differences in color tone may occur between each productions.
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Firenze
Black
130gsm
19x26
Blue
130gsm
19x26
Bordeaux
130gsm
19x26
Brown
130gsm
19x26
Grey
130gsm
19x26
Sage
130gsm
19x26
Soft White
130gsm
19x26
White
130gsm
19x26
Made of 100% cotton, this paper works well for silkscreening, offset lithography, etching, embossing, pastel, charcoal and pencil. Folio is available in Antique and Bright White as well as two sizes: 22x30 and 38x50
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Available Sizes, Weights and Formats
Color
Surface
Weight
Size
Quantity
Sheets
Antique and Bright White
Vellum
22x30
Antique and Bright White
Vellum
38x50
These beautiful handmade papers are considered the ultimate environmentally friendly paper made using natural materials like jute, flowers, grass, silk, bark, wool, straw, and cotton threads, banana, rags and other organic & recyclable materials. No trees are taken down and no environmentally hazardous materials are used in manufacturing handmade papers. These Japanese handmade papers are wood- and chemical-free and hence are quite eco-friendly.
Take a look at the newest papers in our collection: GAN, JIAN and NING. This beautiful paper is suitable for all fine printmaking techniques, sumi brush work, chine colle and conservation applications. Handmade of 100% kozo. Neutral pH & acid-free; deckled 4 sides.