Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvas – 40.6 × 50.8 cm (16″ × 20″)

Need a studio-grade surface large enough for expressive strokes yet compact enough for a weekend project? The Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvas – 16″ × 20″ balances a triple-primed 380 gsm unbleached cotton duck with a bold 38 mm gallery edge, delivering modern frameless presentation and rock-solid stability—no extra gesso, no costly frame. From alla-prima portraits and florals to step-by-step class demos, this canvas is ready the moment you peel the shrink-wrap.

Key Features at a Glance

16×20 deep-edge canvas – versatile portrait/landscape ratio for demos, commissions and bold practice pieces.

38 mm gallery profile – paint the sides, hang frameless, look professional.

380 gsm, 100 % cotton duck – high-density weave grips acrylics, oils & mixed media.

Triple-coated universal gesso – ready for brush, knife, pour or collage; no sanding required.

Kiln-dried pine stretchers – geometry stays true even when humidity spikes.

Corner keys included – tap to re-tension after heavy impasto.

Acid-free & archival – safe for exhibitions, collectors and long-term sales.

Shrink-wrapped with corner guards – pristine surface until inspiration strikes.

Why Artists Love This Canvas

Weekend-finish size – generous enough for expressive marks, small enough to complete in a day.

Content-creator friendly – fills the camera frame; deep edge photographs beautifully for socials.

Deep edge = gallery presence – add a bold border colour and skip the frame.

Art-school tested – trusted in Art Shed workshops and live demos.

Complete Your Setup

Easel Range – Find the perfect easel for you. 

Gloss Varnish – Seal and protect your finished artwork.

Mont Marte Premium Gesso 1 L – Add an extra coat if you love an ultra-slick surface.

Canvas Accessories – Get that show on the wall fast, no framing needed.

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Product Specs / Details

Canvas size: 40.6 × 50.8 cm (16″ × 20″)

Depth: 38 mm double-thick frame

Fabric weight: 380 gsm unbleached cotton duck, high-density weave

Primer: Triple-coated universal gesso (pH-neutral)

Frame timber: Kiln-dried pine, mitred corners, Mont Marte logo hot-stamped

Bracing: Not required at this size

Finish: Acid-free, double-row back-stapled

SKU: CMMD1620

Why Buy from Art Shed

Aussie family-owned & artist-run – we paint on these exact canvases.

Fast dispatch from Melbourne & Brisbane – parcels packed with care.

Candy Club rewards – earn points with every purchase.

30-day easy returns – change of mind? No worries.

Real artist support – phone, DM or live chat for tips.

Tips from the Shed

“Block in a thinned acrylic under-painting first—this canvas drinks colour evenly and speeds up layering. Store spare canvases upright with spacers to keep edges flawless.” 

Real Reviews from Happy Artists

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Mont Marte double thick canvases are excellent value and quality, I like to put two coats of gesso onto them before oil painting and I find this size most suitable for portraitures, I can recommned them.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We order lots of canvases and used to deal with some of the artshed branch stores. This online service has been the best in quickly and accurately fulfilling our orders. All the product has arrived well packaged and so far the quality control on the Mont Marte canvases has been fine.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Double thick Canvas I buy from Mount Marte is THE BEST quality canvas I have used so far. Thank You.”

FAQs

Do I need to gesso the Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvas – 40.6 × 50.8 cm before painting?

No—three coats of universal primer are already on. Add another only if you want an ultra-slick ground.

Can the Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvas – 40.6 × 50.8 cm handle resin and heavy impasto?

Yes. The 380 gsm cloth and 38 mm frame support moderate resin layers and thick textures without bowing.

Why choose a deep-edge canvas at this size?

A 38 mm profile gives medium-format works a contemporary gallery look—paint the sides and skip costly framing.

How should I store spare Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvases – 40.6 × 50.8 cm?

Keep them in their shrink-wrap or stand vertically with cardboard spacers; avoid damp spots to maintain tension.

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Unwrap your next 16″ × 20″ canvas, unleash fearless strokes, and tag #ArtShedOnline—we’re cheering you on!