Canson
Arches Aquarelle Rag
310gsm | Textured | Matte
100% cotton watercolour paper, mould-made with a natural watercolour texture and felt-marked matte finish. Base pure-white without optical brighteners (OBAs), acid-free and archival.
Common Use:
Watercolour art reproductions, traditional and digital illustrations, traditional painting reproductions
Max. Print Size
110x300cm
Why choose Canson ARCHES Aquarelle Rag?
This isn’t just paper — it’s a foundation for lasting expression.
Mould-made with 100% cotton, its distinctive felt-marked surface lends a subtle, organic texture that enhances every printed detail with depth and nuance.
Rich in heritage and archival in performance, Arches Aquarelle captures the soul of your artwork, rendering tones with elegance, precision, and permanence.
When only the finest will do, Arches Aquarelle is not just a surface — it’s a partner.
Choosing the Right Paper
Names like “Photographique” or “Aquarelle” may suggest specific uses, but they rarely tell the full story. Paper choice should depend on your taste, intent, and the nature of the image — not on fixed rules. If you’re unsure, we’re here to help.
Don't get caught up in the name
An example is Rag Photographique: despite the name, it’s a matte paper, 100% cotton, versatile and suitable for many types of images. What matters is not the label, but the results you want to achieve and the purpose of your work.
Image influences, but does not limit
Photographic fine art papers tend to offer higher definition and DMax — ideal for images with strong contrast, such as architectural photography. Even so, those same images can work beautifully on a softer matte or textured paper, depending on what you want to highlight.
The choice is yours
We generally recommend matte fine art papers for illustrations, artistic reproductions, and digital art. Still, the choice should reflect your taste, intent, and the nature of the image — some images may benefit more from certain papers than others. Often, there’s more than one right answer.
Choose with intention. Print with purpose.
Every work is going somewhere. The question is how. Paper, frame, finish — it all speaks. We help make sure it says what you mean.
Sample Pack
Our Sample Pack includes all 18 Fine Art papers with printed samples and technical specifications — a practical and direct way to explore your options at your own pace.
Includes:
• A luxurious collection of 18 different Fine Art papers
• Detailed paper specifications
• Print samples with a range of images
• Price: €25
Ideal for artists, illustrators, and photographers who want to make the right choice.
Creative Guidance Session
An in-person session at the studio, with a review of your work and technical and strategic guidance — to align your print decisions with your creative and professional goals.
Includes:
• Discussion of your work and objectives
• Guidance on paper types, formats, and borders
• Strategic input on editions, pricing, and presentation
• Duration: 30-45 minutes
• Price: €45
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