Michallet
2 large sheets of blank laid paper. Watermark Michallet. Second half of 19th century from France. 1 sheet with part watermark on the edge and 1 matching sheet without watermark. In very good condition.
Sheet size ca. 360 x 515 mm. Second half of 19th century from France. Part watermark on the edge. In very good condition.
Please note that the pictures of the watermarks and structure of the paper do not represent the true colour of the paper as they were made with a lightsource behind the paper and manipulated to get a clear picture.ΒΆ Used by the impressionists (Seurat, van Gogh)), William Morris (Cupid and Psyche). Some quotes from 1897 and 1898 and 1905 which explains why it was used : "The easiest of all papers to coat is perhaps that known as Michallet, because of its parallel lines. This and the Lalanne and Ingres papers give excellent results, and, moreover, have a quality of their own which is especially suitable to the soft, diffused image which is so much appreciated...". and: "Michallet is a French paper intended originally for charcoal or chalk drawings, fairly heavy, of sufficiently tough texture to be easily handled. It has a peculiar close rib or grain which aids some effects, and a pronounce marking about every inch, and running in the opposite direction to the ribbing, which is often inconvenient. It is technically described as a "laid" paper, and does not need sizing....It is so easily coated that it may be suitable chosen to commence with.". And:: "Michallet is a paper with a fine parallel grain, and is well known in our schools of art. The grain gives a pleasing diffusion to large-sized pictures. It is very suitable, and the pigment leaves the paper freely. Lalanne and Ingres are similar to the Michallet but the parallel grain is smaller and finer."
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Product id:
2245
€ 125,00
In stock: 1