Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic 340gsm 17″ 432mm x 12m 10643574
Shimmering Fine Art Inkjet Paper for Striking Visual Impact
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic 17″ 10643574 is a unique fine art inkjet paper designed to bring luminous depth and subtle brilliance to photographic and creative prints. Combining the trusted 100% cotton Photo Rag base with a refined metallic finish, this premium paper adds a gentle shimmer without overpowering the image.
As a result, highlights appear more vibrant, dark tones gain depth, and colour transitions feel more dynamic. The surface enhances visual contrast while maintaining the natural look and tactile quality expected from fine art media.
Why Choose Photo Rag® Metallic?
Subtle Metallic Finish
Unlike glossy or high-shine alternatives, Photo Rag Metallic delivers an elegant pearl-like sheen. This enhances image depth while preserving detail and tonal nuance.
100% Cotton Fine Art Base
The cotton substrate provides exceptional smoothness and stability. Consequently, prints feel luxurious while maintaining archival integrity.
Enhanced Colour & Contrast
The metallic coating amplifies highlights and adds dimensionality to colour and monochrome work alike. This makes it especially effective for:
- Landscape photography
- Black and white imagery
- Commercial display prints
- Creative and contemporary artwork
Best For
Photo Rag Metallic is particularly well suited to:
- Landscape photography
- Cityscapes and night scenes
- Black & white contrast work
- Automotive photography
- Commercial display prints
- Contemporary fine art
- Exhibition pieces
- High-impact portfolio prints
Because of its luminous finish, it works especially well with images that contain strong highlights, reflections or dramatic lighting.
Designed for Professional Output
Photo Rag Metallic works seamlessly with pigment ink printers, allowing professionals to achieve:
- Rich blacks
- Vivid colours
- Smooth gradations
- Excellent sharpness
It is therefore an ideal choice for exhibition prints, portfolio pieces, and high-impact visual storytelling.
ICC Profiles for Precision
To achieve optimal results, ICC profiles are available for Photo Rag® Metallic. Using the correct profile ensures accurate colour reproduction, predictable tonal behaviour and consistent output across your workflow.
You can download the Photo Rag® Metallic ICC profile here to maintain colour integrity from screen to print and unlock the full potential of this metallic fine art surface.
Trusted Heritage
With more than four centuries of papermaking expertise, Hahnemühle continues to set the benchmark in fine art media. The iconic red rooster logo represents craftsmanship, reliability and archival quality: trusted by artists, photographers and print professionals worldwide.
