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Rag Photographique

310gsm | Ultra Suave | Matt

Extra-smooth 100% cotton paper with a pure-white base and no OBAs. Double-coated for high density and contrast, perfect for high-level photographic reproduction.

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Common Use:

Photography, Illustrations and art reproductions.

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Max. Print Size

110x300cm

Why choose Canson Rag Photographique?

Rag Photographique 310gr isn’t just paper—it’s the difference between a photograph and a masterpiece. This exceptional surface combines the timeless quality of traditional darkroom papers with modern technology’s precision. The bright white tone and smooth surface reveal every nuance of tone and detail with breathtaking clarity, while the 100% cotton base provides unmatched archival stability. Blacks become bottomless wells of depth, highlights retain delicate detail, and midtones reveal subtleties you never knew existed in your image. When your photography deserves nothing less than perfection, Rag Photographique becomes the final essential element in your creative vision.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Order deadlines for pre-Christmas delivery: Frames: 12th Dec | Prints: 19th Dec.

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