Magnani 1404 has been creating superior paper for over 600 years. They make papers using the age-old cylinder mould machine technique. This traditional method of papermaking gives their products an unmistakable and distinctive texture that cannot be matched by more modern and less elaborate methods.
Discover the perfect paper for your preferred technique, whether it’s watercolour, drawing, sketching, mix media, acrylic painting, or printmaking. Click on a technique to jump straight to it, or continue reading to explore Above Ground Art Supplies’ extensive and unrivaled selection of Magnani 1404 papers.
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Watercolour
All Magnani Watercolour Papers are produced using the traditional cylinder mould machine process to create a surface suitable for all wet techniques. Its 100% cotton composition and total absence of acids and chlorine derivates endow it with resistance against yellowing from UV rays, guaranteeing durability over the years and an optimal yield of the pigments applied. Their watercolour paper is also suitable for media like gouache, ink and acrylic.
Italia
Natural White | Cold Pressed | Available in 300gsm & 640gsm
Layer your most vivid inspirations
Exquisite perspectives, soft light, fairytale settings. Italy has fascinated artists and creative minds for centuries with its ever-changing landscapes.
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Round Glued Blocks
4 Deckle Edges Sheets
Portofino
Natural White | Hot Pressed | Available in 300gsm & 640gsm
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For brilliant, ethereal masterpieces
This watercolour paper is inspired by the beautiful Ligurian village, where the bright colours of the harbour reflect on the sea water in shimmering hues.
1 Side Glued Pad
4 Deckle Edges Sheets
Toscana
Natural White | Cold Pressed, Rough Finish | Available in 300gsm & 640gsm
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An ode to beauty
Within the walls of its historic cities and through the surrounding hills marked by rows of cypress trees, Tuscany is where the past meets the present, striking a balance between culture and creativity: we designed a paper with a rough surface inspired by this region that has come to symbolise the Italian Renaissance.
1 Side Glued Pad
4 Deckle Edges Sheets
Drawing
The traditional beige paper developed and perfected by Maestro Pietro Annigoni with the Magnani 1404 master papermakers is suitable for techniques like pastel and charcoal, with a natural grain that makes it both distinctive and unique.
Annigoni
Beige | Natural Rough | Dry Media | 250gsm
The ‘recipe’ for perfect paper
Made on a cylinder mould machine, Annigoni paper was developed by the Magnani master papermakers in close partnership with the famous maestro by the same name, who used it for his own artworks.
Its 100% cotton composition with the addition of coloured cellulosic fibres, plus the total absence of acids and chlorine derivates, endow this paper with high resistance against yellowing from UV rays and against wear and tear.
The paper has a natural rough surface and is especially indicated for techniques with charcoal, sanguine and pastel. It is also suitable for being treated with natural mediums like rabbit glue.
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1 Side Glued Pad
2 Deckle Edges Sheet
The traditional beige paper developed and perfected by Maestro Pietro Annigoni with the Magnani 1404 master papermakers is suitable for techniques like pastel and charcoal, with a natural grain that makes it both distinctive and unique.
Ponte Vecchio
Natural White | Rough | Dry Media and Light Washes | 220gsm
A bridge between past and present
Ponte Vecchio coarse grain drawing paper is made on a cylinder mould machine, using processes that have been handed down from generation to generation, making it one of a kind. It is composed of 20% fine cotton fibres, produced without acids or chlorine derivatives. Its textured surface makes it perfect for dry techniques including drawing with pencil, charcoal or pastel. It is also suitable for wet techniques that don’t involve too much water.
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As you cross the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, the Arno River whispers tales of old, while the reflections of the city merge with the secrets at the heart of art history. This paper was created to welcome timeless drawings, in an eternal embrace of beauty and tradition.
Sketching
Velata
Natural White | Natural Rough | Dry Media | 90gsm
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Spiral Bound Pads
Rare and unequalled – like the best ideas
Velata paper is one of the few papers available on the market for this technique manufactured using a cylinder mould machine, following the traditional process. Composed of 20% fine cotton fibres, the absence of acids and chlorine derivatives and its natural surface make this paper perfect for sketching with pencil, charcoal, sanguine and pastel.
This drawing pad is one of a kind: the paper is produced on a cylinder mould machine and is the perfect surface to sketch your spontaneous thoughts and images, anchoring them firmly to its natural white surface.
Mix Media
Arte Moderna
Extra White | Rough | Mix Media | 300gsm
Its pure white colour accentuates the chromatic contrasts in the artworks, the natural texture is a versatile surface for pigments, suitable for all techniques, whether dry or wet or both on the same sheet.
Created to highlight the brightest ideas
Arte Moderna paper is made on a cylinder mould machine using a traditional process. Its 100% high quality cotton fibre composition and its natural surface make the paper very versatile and ideal for all art techniques. Its brilliant white colour intensifies the colours being applied, while the absence of acids and chlorine derivatives in its processing ensures that this paper is resistant to UV yellowing and ensures long-lasting performance.
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1 Side Glued Pad
Acrylic
Firenze
Natural White | Rough | Acrylic Painting | 400gsm
Florence is a living tableau, painted in the colours of the Renaissance. The paper that bears its name, created for use with acrylic paints, recounts a story of art and beauty.
An aura of eternity
Manufactured on a cylinder mould machine using an age-old traditional process, it is made of 100% high quality cotton fibres.
Its heavy weight, and double sizing (both body and surface) make it highly absorbent and perfect for painting with acrylic colours. It has a coarse texture and a natural white colour.
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1 Side Glued Pad
Traditional Printmaking
Pescia
Various Colours | Smooth | 300gsm
The source of the legend
Pescia paper has a very smooth surface, it is 100% cotton and mould made. It also has a very delicate sizing to offer the best results in printmaking. Available in 5 different colours it’s ideal for etching, engraving, intaglio, aquatint, stone litho and silkscreen.
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4 Deckle Edges Sheets
Soft White
Light Blue Grey White CreamThis is a tribute to the river that made the foundation of the Magnani Paper Mill possible: over six centuries ago, its clear and rushing waters enabled master papermakers to write the first pages in a story of papermaking excellence. Today, the river Pescia is celebrated by this traditional art printing paper.
Incisioni
Soft White and White | Smooth | Available in 220gsm and 310gsm
Delicate engraving, deeply creative
Incisioni paper is made with 50% cotton and 50% high alpha cellulose, mould made and with only an internal sizing.
It is perfect for all the printmaking techniques, especially etching.
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2 Deckle Edges Sheets
White
Soft WhiteThe technique of paper engraving is used to produce detailed works of art that are faithful to the original, copy after copy. The use of an excellent base, which can absorb the ink and make the print stand out, is key to achieving a flawless result.
Corona
White | Rough | 400gsm
In art engraving and lithography, the artist’s genius is printed onto the paper, creating narratives that are reproduced, copy after copy, accurately and beautifully. The use of a prestigious paper like that of Magnani 1404 brings out every line, resulting in perfection.
A dance of ink and stone
Corona paper is characterised by its rough surface,ss made with 50% cotton and 50% high alpha cellulose on a mould machine.
It has both internal and a light external sizing that make this paper ideal for all printmaking techniques, especially stone litho and etching.
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