Lefranc Bourgeois Cotton Canvas Roll

Lefranc Bourgeois Cotton Canvas Roll

In 1720 in Paris, near the banks of the Seine, apothecary Charles Laclef sold pigments alongside spices in his small shop. When the painter Jean-Siméon Chardin, who lived above the shop, entrusted him with grinding his paints, the story of Lefranc Bourgeois began.

In 1753, Laclef became the official paint supplier to the Palace of Versailles. In the 19th century, his descendant Alexandre Lefranc developed the paint tube with a screw cap. This innovation allowed artists to take their work outdoors and contributed to the rise of Impressionism.

The brand's paints were valued by masters such as Jean-François Millet, Claude Monet and Henri Matisse. With over 300 years of tradition, the company continues to create the highest quality materials for professionals and beginners alike.

About this product:

• 100% cotton canvas – archival quality canvas made in Italy;
• Ready to paint – primed with a highly pigmented titanium dioxide gesso, so you can start painting as soon as it is stretched;
• Fine, tight weave – the tightly woven fabric stretches easily and creates a smooth surface for detailed work;
• For oils and acrylics – the primed surface is suited to oil and acrylic paints;
• Freedom to choose your format – stretch canvases of any size from the roll, including custom formats;
• Several width options – choose the roll that best suits the scale of your work.