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Artists' Canvas

Russell & Chapple are canvas specialists and we pride ourselves on having the most comprehensive selection of fine art textiles in the UK.
We source our fabrics from all over the world, working closely with mills and producers to get the best canvases for artists and conservators.

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  1. Portrait Linen Extra Fine 84 in / 213 cm 200 gsm
    Extra-fine 200 gsm Belgian linen with almost no grain.This fabric is closely woven with very fine yarns, producing a material that feels dense but has minimal surface texture. Learn More
  2. Superfine Linen

    Starting at: £0.25

    Fine smooth Belgian linen, woven to the highest standards. Ideal for portraits or detailed work. 205 gsm. Learn More
  3. Fine Artists Linen

    Starting at: £0.25

    A canvas only available from Russell & Chapple. This medium-fine textured Belgian linen is our most popular painting linen and is often used by restorers for re-lining. Learn More
  4. Superseven Linen 58 in / 147 cm 300 gsm
    Superseven Linen 58in 300gsm - This linen is woven in Scotland from Belgian flax. The material is similar to our Fine Artists Linen, but heavier and with a slightly rougher texture. Learn More
  5. Fine MFH Artists Linen 84 in / 214cm 270 gsm
    MFH Fine Artists Linen 84 in / 214cm 270 gsm An excellent value imported grade linen similar in texture to the Fine Artists Linen, Learn More
  6. Medium Grained Linen 120 in / 305 cm 305 gsm
    Linen Medium Grained 120in 305gsm - Very wide medium weight Belgian linen. The weave is similar to the Fine Artists Linen, but slightly coarser and more open weave. Learn More
  7. Medium Coarse Grained Linen 118 in / 300cm 350 gsm
    Linen Medium Coarse 118in 350gsm - A mid-weight wide linen that has a more pronounced texture than the Medium Grained Linen. It's also less regular in its weave. Learn More
  8. 13 oz Superflax 54 in / 137 cm 13oz / 390 gsm
    Linen Super Flax 54in 13oz - This heavyweight Belgian linen is dense and tightly woven with a regular medium texture. Learn More
  9. Heavy Linen 120 in / 305 cm 12 oz / 400 gsm
    Linen Heavy Wide 118in 400gsm - Robust and heavy canvas, ideal for large paintings. This linen has been calandered, so has a smoother, slightly glossy surface. Learn More
  10. Grained Linen 84 in / 213 cm 350 gsm
    Linen Grained 84in 350gsm - Extremely dense and closely woven linen with a pronounced regular grain. Learn More
  11. 12 oz Flax 72 in / 183 cm
    Linen Flax 72in 12oz - Coarse linen woven in Scotland from Belgian flax. The pronounced texture makes this an unusual and interesting painting surface. Learn More
  12. 16 oz Flax 72 in / 183 cm
    Linen Flax 72in 16oz - Very heavy coarse linen woven in Scotland from Belgian flax. Its pronounced rough texture makes this a lively and interesting painting surface. Learn More
  13. Herringbone Linen 83 in / 212 cm 14 oz 480 gsm
    Linen Herringbone 83in 480gsm - A heavy linen, woven in a herringbone twill weave. This linen has a face and a back, with each side giving a distinct texture. Learn More
  14. Calico Unbleached 72 in / 183 cm
    This light 100% cotton sheeting is a classic '60 x 60' calico construction. Though too light for most painting applications it can be used for lining, making up toiles or laying down on panels. Learn More
  15. Economy Cotton Duck (7oz) 63 in / 160 cm
    Cotton Duck 63in 7oz Economy - Light-duty 240gsm half panama weave cotton canvas. Learn More
  16. 9oz Cotton Duck

    Starting at: £0.25

    9 oz cotton duck has a strong, half panama construction, made with single fill yarns and is one of our most popular canvases. 300 gsm. Learn More
  17. 10oz Cotton Duck

    Starting at: £0.25

    10 oz cotton duck is a fine, medium-weight cotton, made with braided yarns, useful for most painting applications. The 10 oz Ultrasmooth canvas has a fine extra smooth surface ideal for detailed work. 340 gsm. Learn More
  18. 12oz Cotton Duck

    Starting at: £0.25

    12 oz cotton duck is the classic painting canvas. Ours has a superior smooth, dense construction made with braided yarns, and is suitable for large work. The 120 in has a more pronounced texture. 400 gsm. Learn More
  19. 14oz / 450gsm Lascaux Restauro Cotton Duck 98 in / 250 cm
    A heavy, tightly woven cotton canvas made to the highest specification possible. Made in Austria for the Swiss paint manufacturer, this material is one of the best cottons available. Learn More
  20. 15oz Cotton Duck

    Starting at: £0.25

    15 oz cotton duck is one of the heaviest painting canvas we sell. It is a strong, dense cloth, woven with braided yarns that provides a good support for thickly painted works. 500 gsm. Learn More
  21. Belgian Fine Double Oil Primed Linen

    Starting at: £0.25

    This is our finest portrait linen for oil painters. The double oil priming gives a very smooth and even texture to the material making it the surface of choice for portrait painters who use fine detail work. Learn More
  22. Belgian Acrylic Primed Coarse Linen

    Starting at: £1.50

    Belgian Acrylic Primed Coarse Linen Learn More
  23. Belgian Fine Oil Primed Linen

    Starting at: £0.25

    A fine linen ideal for portrait work with a smooth oil priming. Learn More
  24. Belgian Medium Oil Primed Linen

    Starting at: £0.25

    Belgian Medium Oil Primed Linen Very popular medium linen for oil paint that has enough texture to give a lively surface without being too coarse. The 122 inch wide roll is primed by hand and only available to order. Please allow up to three weeks for delivery of this item. Learn More
  25. Belgian Medium Double Oil Primed Linen

    Starting at: £0.25

    This is the same linen as the Medium Oil Primed Belgian Linen, but with an extra coat of primer to smooth out the texture a little. Learn More
  26. Belgian Medium Acrylic Primed Linen

    Starting at: £0.25

    Belgian Medium Acrylic Primed Linen Learn More
  27. Universal Primed Fine MFH Linen 84 in / 213 cm
    MFH Linen Primed Medium Acrylic 84in Imported grade universal primed linen with a medium textured surface, Excellent value product. Learn More
  28. French Universal Primed Superfine Linen 84 in / 213 cm
    Linen Primed Fr Univ Superfine 84in - Extremely fine linen, hand-primed with four coats of universal acrylic primer for a super smooth finish. Learn More
  29. French Single Oil Primed Linen 84 in / 213 cm
    Linen Primed Fr Oil SP 84in - Quite fine linen, hand primed in France with oil primer. (Oil paint only) Learn More
  30. French Double Oil Primed Linen 84 in / 213 cm
    Linen Primed Fr Oil DP 84in - Quite fine linen, hand primed in France with two coats of oil primer for a smooth finish. (Oil paint only) Learn More
  31. French Universal Primed Linen 84 in / 213 cm
    Linen Primed Fr Universal 84in - Fine linen, hand-primed with two coats of universal acrylic primer. Learn More
  32. French Universal Primed Coarse Linen 84 in / 213 cm
    French Universal Primed Coarse Linen 84 in / 213 cm An extremely dense and textured linen canvas with a distinctive tooth. Hand primed with two coats of universal acrylic primer for oil and acrylic paints. Learn More
  33. French Sized Fine Linen 84 in / 213 cm
    Linen Sized Fine 84in Unprimed linen with a coat of synthetic size. Ideal for the artists who wants to prime their own canvas or likes to leave the colour of the linen visible during painting. This coating is more fragile than a primed surface, so care should be taken leaving unpainted areas of linen exposed and varnishing should be considered. Learn More
  34. Belgian Medium Sized Linen 84 in / 213 cm

    Belgian Medium Sized Linen
    This linen has been sized, so can be either painted directly onto with oil or acrylic or primed with the primer of your choice.

    Please note that the sized surface is fragile and should be protected with a varnish if it is left unpainted.

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  35. Belgian Medium Absorbent Chalk Primed Linen 84 in / 213 cm

    Belgian Medium Absorbent Chalk Primed Linen

    This linen has been sized and primed with a traditional 'gesso' type chalk and glue primer.

    The surface is highly absorbent and designed for artists using water-based paints, such as tempera, for fresco effects. It is not advised for oil paints.

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  36. Russell & Chapple Studio Primed Linen 81 in / 205 cm (Linen Polyester)
    Linen Primed R&C Studio 81in - Medium textured and very economical Italian made linen, with a universal acrylic primer. Learn More
  37. 9oz Primed

    Starting at: £0.25

    Our popular 9oz Acrylic Primed Cotton Duck is a robust primed canvas ideal for oil and acrylic painting.

    Made using our 9oz Cotton Duck, the canvas is a strong half-panama constuction that has a pronounced tooth.

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  38. 10oz Primed

    Starting at: £0.25

    10oz Primed Fredrix 580 Primed Canvas is a medium-weight 100% cotton canvas perfect for mid-sized works that need a medium / fine grain surface. Sold by the metre or in special 10m rolls. Learn More
  39. 12oz Primed

    Starting at: £0.25

    Best quality heavy-weight universal primed cotton canvas.
    The Russell & Chapple 12oz Primed Cotton Duck is made using our our own smooth and heavy 12oz Cotton. The primer is a high quality European make. It is sold by the metre and the 10m roll.
    The Fredrix fabric has a rougher medium / coarse texture.
    The 144 in Fredrix canvas is hand primed on frames as it is wider than the coating line.

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  40. Fredrix Ultrasmooth Canvas 57 in / 145 cm
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    Fredrix Ultrasmooth Canvas 57 in / 145 cm
    Ultrasmooth Primed Polycotton 57in - Triple primed in universal acrylic primer, this poly-cotton canvas is very stable and regular. Ideal for silk-screen work or as a painting canvas. Weight: 11.5oz / 390gsm primed Learn More
  41. Russell and Chapple Studio Acrylic Primed Cotton Polyester 7 1/2 oz 83 in / 210 cm

    Acrylic Primed Cotton Polyester Canvas 83in 7 1/2 oz Studio

    This fine blended fibre canvas is exceptionally smooth and is ideal for silkscreen as well as painting.

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  42. Russell and Chapple Studio Acrylic Primed Cotton Duck 7oz 83 in / 210 cm
    Cotton Primed 83in 7oz Studio - Lightweight cotton canvas with a universal acrylic primer. Ideal for smaller scale work and studio sketches. Learn More
  43. Troja FR Primed Cotton Canvas

    Starting at: £0.25

    Painting applications and Murals. German manufactured universal primed cotton duck, flame retardant to a very high specification. This material conforms to the IMO standard for maritime flame retardancy, meaning it can be used for murals and artwork on shipping. The canvas is quality controlled and does not contain any weaving or coating defects. 310gsm. Length of Full Roll: 25 meters.

    Printing application with Solvent Based Inks. The coating is bright white and it can print very well with solvent, Eco-Solvent and UV curable inks. This canvas is widely used for point of sale display.

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  44. Fredrix 550 Black Acrylic Primed Cotton Duck 60in / 152cm
    Fredrix 550 Black Primed Cotton This unusual medium weight cotton canvas is primed with an acrylic based black primer, ideal for the painter who doesn't want to start from a white base. Suitable for both oil and acrylic paints. Learn More
  45. French Universal Primed Heavy Polyester 84 in / 213 cm
    French Universal Primed Heavy Polyester 84 in / 213 cm Extremely smooth hand-primed heavy polyester fabric, with four coats on universal acrylic primer for oil and acrylic paints. Learn More
  46. French Universal Primed Superfine Polyester 84 in / 213 cm
    French Universal Primed Superfine Polyester 84 in / 213 cm Paper smooth hand-primed heavy polyester fabric, with six coats of universal acrylic primer for oil and acrylic paints. Learn More
  47. French Universal Primed Fine Polyester 84 in / 213 cm
    French Universal Primed Fine Polyester 84 in / 213 cm A fine and light polyester fabric, hand primed with two coats of universal acrylic primer for oil and acrylic paints. Learn More
  48. Polymural Primed Polyester

    Starting at: £37.56

    Fredrix Polymural Panorama 1008 Canvasis a multi-purpose canvas made by Fredrix in the US. Much used for fine art painting and murals as well as large format wall decor, display signage and retail applications. This canvas is composed of a 100% polyester fibre that is durable and compatible with solvent and UV curable printers, as well as traditional paint media like oils and acrylics. Available in roll widths from 80” to 126” (2.03cm - 3.20cm). Sold per meter. Learn More
  49. Universal Primed Superfine MFH Polyester Cotton 560 gsm 84 in / 213 cm
    Universal Primed Superfine MFH Polyester Cotton 560 gsm 84 in / 213 cm Very smooth heavy polyester cotton blend fabric. Universal acrylic primer for oil and acrylic paints. Extremely good value. Learn More
  50. Fredrix Select 901 Solvent Print Canvas 126in / 3200 mm (price per meter)
    Fredrix Select 901 Canvas 126in / 3200 mm Medium duty poly/cotton canvas with a universal acrylic priming. 366gsm. Half panama 2:1 construction gives a slight grain. The polyester content gives this canvas extra strength, so makes it ideal for large canvases where a fine texture is needed. Learn More
  51. Heavy Polyester Restoration Fabric 77 in / 196 cm
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  52. Fredrix Polyflax Lining Fabric 100% Polyester 130in  / 330cm
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    Fredrix Polyflax Lining Fabric 100% Polyester 130in / 330cm
    Polyflax Lining Fabric 130in - Natural woven polyester fabric with good dimenssional stability. Ideal as a 'pre-stretch' lining for artwork or as a canvas in its own right. Learn More
  53. Fredrix Watercolour Canvas 58 in / 147 cm
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    Fredrix Watercolour Canvas 58 in / 147 cm
    Watercolour Canvas 58in - 100% cotton artist canvas which combines the texture of a natural, woven fabric with a specially formulated gesso designed for all water-based paints. Learn More
  54. Polyester Lining Fabric White Trevira CS 118in / 300 cm 190gsm
    White Polyester Lining Fabric made up using Trevira CS yarns - 118in / 300 cm 190gsm Learn More

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