Matte & subtle
For viewing an image without a surface sheen and with a gentle feel. Matte papers may be smooth or lightly textured.
The paper library · TH.BALDINI
89 papers.
A surface for your image.
A warm or bright white, velvety matte, watercolour texture or baryta sheen: paper changes how an image is seen. Explore our paper families and compare them in Nice with Thierry Baldini, Maître Artisan.
Textured & tactile
Texture becomes part of the work. Compare these papers for watercolour reproductions, drawings and painterly photographs.
Baryta & photographic
Satin, pearl or gloss surfaces, rich blacks and an appearance that changes with the light. Glazing also influences the result.
A selection from our 89 papers
Understand before choosing.
These cards introduce a selection of references and ranges. Sizes, versions and availability are confirmed for your project. All 89 papers are not stocked in every width.
Hahnemühle
Photo Matt Fibre
200 gsm · alpha-cellulose · smooth matte · natural white
A lightweight photographic paper with a smooth surface and a slightly warm white. Its matte finish suits gentle images and everyday prints. It belongs to Hahnemühle’s Photo range.
Consider it for portraits, softly toned images and sets displayed with window mounts.
Hahnemühle
William Turner
190 or 310 gsm · 100% cotton · matte · watercolour texture
This mould-made paper has a pronounced texture that becomes part of the image. Its relief adds presence to broad tones and surfaces.
For watercolour reproductions or a painterly photographic print. We will confirm the weight together.
Hahnemühle
German Etching
310 gsm · alpha-cellulose · matte · felted texture
A substantial mould-made art paper with a felted grain reminiscent of etching paper. Its texture complements monochrome and colour images without a glossy finish.
For a distinct tactile presence. Compare it with William Turner: the feel matters as much as the image.
Hahnemühle
FineArt Baryta
325 gsm · alpha-cellulose · glossy · bright white
Its baryta coating and felted grain combine the look of traditional photographic paper with pigment printing. Bright whites and strong blacks suit high-contrast images.
Compare it under display lighting for deep black-and-white prints and colour photographs.
Hahnemühle
Photo Rag® Baryta
315 gsm · 100% cotton · glossy · no optical brighteners
A cotton base with a slightly warm natural white, delicate texture and a baryta coating. It combines the feel of art paper with dense blacks and a rich photographic sheen.
For exhibition prints where the feel, tonal transitions and blacks are central.
Canson Infinity
Edition Etching Rag
310 gsm · 100% cotton · matte · subtle grain
A finely grained cotton paper inspired by etching stock. Its white contains no optical brighteners. The restrained texture suits detailed work, portraits and subtle tonal transitions.
A starting point for exploring matte Fine Art. The exact reference and version are confirmed at the workshop.
Canson Infinity
ARCHES® Aquarelle Rag
310 gsm · 100% cotton · matte · mould-made
An authentic ARCHES paper adapted for inkjet, with a pronounced watercolour grain. The cotton base has no optical brighteners. Its relief brings a tactile quality to reproductions and painterly images.
When texture is central to the work. A proof helps assess very fine details.
Canson Infinity
Platine Fibre Rag
310 gsm · 100% cotton · satin · no optical brighteners
A satin cotton paper with a feel inspired by traditional baryta papers. Its natural white, dense blacks and grey transitions make it interesting for photographic prints.
Compare it with Photo Rag Baryta to choose the white, feel and sheen that suit your image.
ILFORD GALERIE
Gold Fibre Pearl
290 gsm · fibre base · baryta · pearl finish
Its pearl surface softens the glossy appearance while retaining a photographic feel. Its baryta coating suits colour and black-and-white images.
Use your own photograph to compare a pearl finish with matte or glossier papers.
ILFORD GALERIE
Gold Fibre Gloss
310 gsm · 100% cotton · glossy · no optical brighteners
This fibre paper recalls traditional photographic prints. Its cotton base and gloss finish give depth to shadows while retaining subtle highlights.
For a strong photographic presence; assess reflections before choosing glazing.
Canson Infinity
Baryta · the range
Choose the exact reference, weight and finish together
Baryta covers several Canson references with a photographic appearance. Composition, white point and grain depend on the model. Your quotation specifies the exact reference.
Compare samples at the workshop: a range name alone is not enough to choose a paper.
Epson
Fine Art · the range
Smooth or textured papers · exact reference to be confirmed
Epson Fine Art papers offer different textures and white tones. A smooth paper emphasises detail, while a stronger grain contributes to the character of an image. Composition and weight depend on the reference.
Choose from samples according to your image and how you plan to display it.
No paper matches this search. Try a brand or another finish.
Screens cannot reproduce paper texture or sheen. Compositions and weights are based on manufacturer specifications; the appearance advice helps you compare. The reference and price are confirmed before printing.
Choosing is a hands-on experience too
Come and feel.
Compare. Ask for advice.
At the workshop, paper samples, demonstration prints and finishes help you decide. Bring your image: we can compare the grain, white tone, reflections and frame together.
Thierry Baldini, Maître Artisan, helps you choose a support and prepare your project. A proof using your own file can be included in your quotation.
Your paper questions
Do all 89 papers cost the same?
No. The simulator uses three price ranges. A specific paper, unusual size or special finish may need a quotation. The chosen paper and price are confirmed before printing.
Does every Fine Art paper produce a Digigraphie?
No. The label concerns an approved process, equipment and papers, together with edition requirements. We check the reference’s eligibility and define the edition with you.
Prepare a Digigraphie edition →Can I try a print with my own photograph?
Yes, we can quote for a proof to compare appearance, colour and cropping before a series or large print. Start by looking at the examples in the workshop.