About Pochoir Printing
Pochoir is a rare, hand-stenciling technique where skilled artisans apply each color individually using brushes, creating vibrant, richly layered surfaces that capture the essence of an artist’s brushstroke. Unlike lithographs, pochoir’s hand-applied pigments - often gouache or watercolor - sit on top of the paper, giving the work a painterly texture and luminous depth. This labor-intensive process allows for precise control over shading and color intensity, producing unique, richly saturated prints that feel closer to original paintings. Favored by artists like Marc Chagall, pochoir editions are highly collectible due to their exceptional craftsmanship, limited production, and ability to preserve the emotional and visual impact of the original artwork.
About Richard de Bas Paper
Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and Joan Miró are among the celebrated artists who selected Richard de Bas paper for their lithographs, etchings, and illustrated books. Handmade in Ambert, France, this historic paper - crafted since the 14th century from cotton and linen rags - offers exceptional durability, a soft texture, and elegant deckled edges. Each sheet bears a distinctive watermark, symbolizing its authenticity and artisanal quality. Chagall, known for his deep love of rich, luminous color, favored Richard de Bas for its ability to absorb and reflect pigment with remarkable vibrancy. Today, this rare paper continues to be prized for collector-grade editions, adding a sense of heritage, rarity, and museum-worthy craftsmanship to fine art prints.