"In immaculate white intended to amplify contrasts to obtain luminous works, Canson® 1557® paper pays homage through its very name to the year in which Maison Canson® was created by the Montgolfier family. It is a great classic, well known to professional and amateur artists who appreciate its light grain. But under this apparent simplicity, hides a paper of a very high technicality. Thanks to its grain neither too smooth nor too present, its surface is neutral and subtle, ideal for study, sketching or drawing with dry techniques. Of great nobility. Canson® 1557® allows the use of all types of pencils. retains pigments. invites you to dare nuances and gradients without restraining yourself. Bonded in mass and on the surface, Canson® 1557® offers remarkable resistance to repeated scrubs and does not lint. The Canson® 1557® range is sold by the sheet and in roll under the name “JA Designâ€. Ideal for: pencil, pastel, charcoal and felt pen. Also suitable for: watercolor, gouache, ink and pen."