Q: What is the difference between a lithograph and a lithograph print?

The difference between a lithograph and a lithograph print depends on the context. By the strictest definition, the terms are actually synonyms. A lithograph is the term for a print produced through a specific process. It begins with an artist drawing or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press. You can call a print produced with this printmaking method a lithograph, a lithograph print or a lithographic print. However, some people may use the term lithograph to describe a traditional lithograph and lithograph print to denote an offset lithograph. Offset lithography is a method of mass-producing prints where the image from the stone gets transferred to a rubber blanket, which is then pressed against the paper to produce a final image. Find a wide variety of lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 1

What is an after lithograph?

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A lithograph is a piece of artwork created using oil and water. An after lithograph is a copy of an existing painting done after the original painting’s creation. Pablo Picasso would have after lithographs created of his famous works, usually by another approved artist. On 1stDibs, find a collection of lithographs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 2

What is the difference between a lithograph and a lithograph print?

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The difference between a lithograph and an etching is that while both are types of prints, they are made using different techniques. With respect to lithography, the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Afterward, the stone is covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

Etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed and the plate is inked for pressing.

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Question 3

What is the difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph?

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The difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph is that the former is made using the other. To produce an original lithograph, a printmaker begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press. An offset lithograph is a copy of an original lithograph produced with mechanical processes, usually without the artist's involvement. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of lithographs and other art prints.

Question 4

What is a signed lithograph?

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A signed lithograph is an art print produced with a particular method that bears the artist's real signature, signed in ink. The term lithograph refers to a print made by drawing an image onto a stone, etching the stone with chemicals and then applying ink. The term signed lithograph is different from a plate-signed lithograph, where the artist adds their signature to the stone to transfer it onto finished prints rather than signing their works by hand. Explore a large collection of lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What is a color lithograph?

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A color lithograph is a print produced through the process of chromolithography. Unlike traditional lithography, which uses a single stone and one color of ink, chromolithography involves multiple printing stones, each of which corresponds to a single color. Artists etch the stones with only the elements of the image that will show up in that color, then transfer the image, part by part and color by color, onto paper. Find a range of color lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is a numbered lithograph?

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Question 7

What is an original lithograph?

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An original lithograph is a print made by way of a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used methods in the 20th and 21st centuries). With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

Question 8

What is a lithograph poster?

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Question 9

Is a lithograph an original?

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No, a lithograph is not an original. Lithographs are prints, which are authorized reproductions of works produced by artists. To produce a lithograph, an artist applies an image to a stone. Then, they treat the stone with chemicals to impart the image into it. Finally, they apply ink and transfer the image onto paper or another medium. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 10

Who is a famous lithographer?

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There are many famous lithographers. One was Alois Senefelder. Sometimes called the “Father of Lithography,” he accidentally discovered the printmaking technique in 1796 when trying to find a new way to make copies of his plays. His discovery eventually led to the use of lithography to produce artwork. During the 18th century, artists who experimented with the technique included Honoré Daumier and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Lithography became an even more popular art form during the 20th century when it was used by artists like Alphonse Mucha, Marc Chagall, Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Diego Rivera and Käthe Kollwitz.

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Question 11

Are Lithographs Valuable?

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The most valuable lithographs are ones made by the artist, rather than someone mimicking a famous work of art. Original lithographs can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Question 12

Is there a market for lithographs?

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Yes, there is a market for lithographs. However, demand for this type of artwork varies based on the artist, subject, age, condition and other factors. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — of 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition. Because an artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, new collectors are often directed toward prints as a starting point. Experts suggest that as collecting prints online has become more common, the market for lithographs and other kinds of prints is poised to flourish in the years to come. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lithographs and other prints from some of the world’s top galleries.

Question 13

What is a genuine lithograph?

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A genuine lithograph is when an artist creates a piece of art on a stone or metal plate that is re-inked every time the image is pressed to paper. To ensure you purchase authentic, high-quality lithographs, look for a reputable seller. Shop a selection of expertly vetted lithograph art on 1stDibs.

Question 14

Why are lithographs so expensive?

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Lithographs are so expensive largely because of their properties. Compared to other types of prints, they tend to be more painterly, meaning they are better at capturing the qualities of color, stroke and texture featured in an original image. Since they bring paintings and other images to life in rich detail, artists and dealers can sell them for higher prices. Lithographs may also be expensive due to their rarity or creation by a famous artist. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is the difference between a hand-pulled lithograph and an offset lithograph?

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In a hand-pulled lithograph, the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.

Question 16

What is the difference between a canvas and a lithograph?

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The difference between a canvas and a lithograph is format. A canvas is a piece of art that displays a painting or a print. It can be outfitted with hardware and hung directly on a wall. A lithograph is a type of print produced by applying ink to a stone and then transferring an image onto paper. Usually, you need to frame a lithograph prior to mounting it on a wall. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of wall art.

Question 17

What is the difference between a lithograph and a serigraph?

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Like a lithograph, a serigraph (or screen print) is a print, but in this case, the image to be printed is stenciled onto fabric, instead of being painted onto a stone or metal plate, as in a lithograph.

Question 18

What is the difference between a lithograph and a Seriolithograph?

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The difference between a lithograph and a serigraph is the materials used to make the print. To make a lithograph, a printmaker uses ink, stone or metal plates and paper. Serigraph prints require a stencil, ink and fabric. Shop a variety of art prints on 1stDibs.

Question 19

What is the difference between a lithograph and an etching?

Accepted Answer

The difference between a lithograph and an etching is that while both are types of prints, they are made using different techniques. With respect to lithography, the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Afterward, the stone is covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

Etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed and the plate is inked for pressing.

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Question 20

What does EA mean on a lithograph?

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On a lithograph, "EA" means épreuve d'artiste. It indicates that the lithograph was an artist's proof. The printmaker likely produced it for their own collection or to test the printing process. "EA" prints were not meant to be sold or distributed to the public. You'll find a wide selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Early 2000s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Pablo PicassoLe Peintre et son Modele, Regards sur Paris, 1962

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Pablo PicassoThe Artist at his Easel, Regards sur Paris, 1962

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Zhang XiaogangGirl and Tree, 2009

2010s Contemporary More Prints

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Zhang XiaogangTiananmen, 2009

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Zhang XiaogangLandscape, 2009

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Zhang XiaogangDescription, 2009

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Zhang XiaogangEscaped from the Shadows, 2009

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Yue MinjunPine Tree, 2009

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Marc ChagallAvenue De La Victoire At Nice, 1967

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Marc ChagallBataille de Fleurs, 1967

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

Allen RuppersbergA Private Reading, 1978

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

Richard TuttlePerceived Obstacle, 1991

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Early 2000s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Yoshitomo NaraOver the Rainbow, 2005

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Yoshitomo NaraOver the Rainbow, 2005

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Yoshitomo NaraCosmic Girls: Eyes Opened / Eyes Closed, 2008

Vintage 1950s French Modern Prints

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Frank StellaMoby Dick, 1992

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Sam FrancisPasadena Box #1 (L57 - SF-65), 1963

Vintage 1970s French Modern Picture Frames

Arman Fernandez "Doctor s Special" 1977

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Arman Fernandez "Doctor s Special" 1977

Vintage 1970s French Modern Paintings

Arman Fernandez "Doctor s Special" 1977

Raymond PettibonPlots on Loan #

Zhang Xiaogang
Baby in a Sailor Suit, 2009

Yue Minjun
Paean on Grassland, 2009

Rose Wylie
Untitled, 2017

Iván Navarro
Carta visual (Rise), 2019

Zhang Xiaogang
Bloodline: Big Family, 2009

Karel Appel
Cats, 1979

Yue Minjun
The Duke and I, 2009

Zhang Xiaogang
Boy and Tree, 2009

Pablo Picasso
The Artist and his Model - Montmatre Atelier, Regards sur Paris, 1962

Marc Chagall
Quai de la Tournelle, Regards sur Paris, 1960

Yue Minjun
Garbage Hill, 2009

Zhang Xiaogang
Amnesia and Memory, 2009

Pablo Picasso
Le Peintre et son Modele, Regards sur Paris, 1962

Pablo Picasso
The Artist at his Easel, Regards sur Paris, 1962

Zhang Xiaogang
Girl and Tree, 2009

César Paternosto
Without title, 2020

César Paternosto
Without title, 2020

César Paternosto
Without title, 2020

Zhang Xiaogang
Tiananmen, 2009

Zhang Xiaogang
Landscape, 2009

Zhang Xiaogang
Description, 2009

Zhang Xiaogang
Escaped from the Shadows, 2009

Yue Minjun
Pine Tree, 2009

Marc Chagall
Avenue De La Victoire At Nice, 1967

David Batchelor
CV (diptych), 2022

Marc Chagall
Bataille de Fleurs, 1967

Allen Ruppersberg
A Private Reading, 1978

Marc Chagall
Bateau-Mouche au Bouquet, Regards sur Paris, 1960

Richard Tuttle
Perceived Obstacle, 1991

Dan Perjovschi
Calender 2007, 2007

Yoshitomo Nara
Over the Rainbow, 2005

Yoshitomo Nara
Over the Rainbow, 2005

Yoshitomo Nara
Cosmic Girls: Eyes Opened / Eyes Closed, 2008

Frank Stella
Moby Dick, 1992

Sam Francis
Pasadena Box #1 (L57 - SF-65), 1963

Raymond Pettibon
Plots on Loan #

Marc Chagall
Place de la Concorde, Regards sur Paris, 1960

Beñat Iglesias Lopez
Beautiful (Set of 2), 2015

Grace Hartigan
The Hero Leaves His Ship, I-IV, 1960

Walter Hood Fitch
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