Fredrix 574 Knickerbocker Artist Series is a smooth, lightweight cotton sheeting with a fine texture. It is perfect for detail work.In 1868 Fredrix founder E. H. Friedrichs decided to manufacture high-quality artist canvas with strict attention to the quality standards of European master craftsmen. One hundred fifty years later, Fredrix canvas is synonymous with the original vision of master-quality canvas while maintaining the integrity of the manufacturing process.