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1980s Keith Haring Record Art: set of works (Keith Haring album art)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1980s Keith Haring Record Art (set of 4 works):
Four individual 12 inch albums - all illustrated
Category
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
"American Oyster Catcher": An Original Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By After John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved and hand colored by J. T. Bowen
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Circus : The Artist and his Double - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #497)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
to 250 copies. It's one of the most look for set of original lithographs by Chagall.
Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Townsend
s Rocky Mountain Hare: an Original Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century John James Audubon hand colored lithograph entitled "Townsend's
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Toulouse Lautrec Original Lithograph Famous Political 1800s Collection Signed
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Milwaukee, WI
one set of ten lithographs each signed in pencil. Also, it includes one suite of four refused
Category
1890s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Mulberry Paper
Miró Lithographe I - Plate VII - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe I" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Harlan
s Buzzard Birds: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 1st edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Harlan's
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe I" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate VII - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe I" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Curlew Bird and Charleston, SC: Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
lithograph entitled "Long-billed Curlew", No. 71, Plate 355, from Audubon's "Birds of America. It was
Category
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Red-throated Diver: Original 1st Octavo Ed. Hand-colored Audubon Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved and hand colored by J. T. Bowen
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Least Bittern Birds: Original 19th C. 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved and hand colored by J. T. Bowen
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
American Black Bear: Original 19th C. Audubon Hand Colored Quadruped Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Mexican Marmot Squirrel: Original 19th Cent. Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved and hand colored by J. T. Bowen
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate VII - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe I" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe I" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Bridled Weasel: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Grey Fox: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Great White Egret: An Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original hand-colored lithograph entitled "Great American White Egret", No. 74, Plate
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe II - Plate II - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1975
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe II" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe I" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe I" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Grizzly Bear", an Original 19th C. Audubon Hand Colored Quadruped Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo lithograph entitled "Grizzly Bear
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe II - Plate VIII - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1975
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe II" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Keith Haring Talk To Us! 1989 set of 2 works (Keith Haring Aids hotline)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
assistance.
Offset lithograph. 11 x 17 inches. Set of 2 individual works.
Good overall vintage condition
Category
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalog "Miró Lithographe I" edited by Graphis Arte, Livorno
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Collies Squirrel: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved and hand colored by J. T. Bowen
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Migratory Squirrel: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Downy Squirrel: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Long-Haired Squirrel: Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Long Haired Squirrel, No
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"The Cougar", an Original 19th C. Audubon Hand Colored Quadruped Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Roy Lichtenstein As I Opened Fire (set of 3 lithographic posters)
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Roy Lichtenstein As I Opened Fire, set of 3 Lithographic Posters:
An authorized reproduction of
Category
1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Golden-winged Woodpecker: First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Set of 4 Original Antique Prints of Woodpecker
s C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 4 prints.
Lithographs after the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon
Category
Antique 1880s English Folk Art Prints
Materials
Paper
ALL THE PEOPLE Signed Lithograph, For My People-Margaret Walker, Rainbow Faces
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Union City, NJ
and sculptor, Elizabeth Catlett is from the FOR MY PEOPLE suite of prints, a set of 6 lithographs
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
SINGING THEIR SONGS Signed Lithograph, Graphic Portrait Heads, Black Culture
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Union City, NJ
, a set of 6 lithographs illustrating the well known 1942 poem by Margaret Walker.
Corresponding
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Armadillo: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by John J. Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Circus : The Bride in the Spotlight - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #518)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Paris, IDF
to 250 copies. It's one of the most look for set of original lithographs by Chagall.
Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe II - Plate IV - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1975
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe II" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró Lithographe I" edited
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Genre Scenes / Rome 1800 - Lithographs and Watercolors - Mid 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Genre Scenes is a nice set composed of six hand-watercolored lithographs realized by an Italian
Category
Mid-19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Keith Haring Talk To Us! 1989 set of 2 works (Keith Haring Aids hotline)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
be passed upon.
Offset lithograph. 11 x 17 inches.
Good overall vintage condition. Minor signs of
Category
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 2 works (Murakami skateboard)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 2 works:
Vibrant Takashi Murakami wall art
Category
1980s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
Trumpeter Swan: an Original 1st Edition Hand Colored Audubon Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Brown Pelican: An Original Audubon 1st Edition Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved
Category
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Reddish Egrets, Adult
Young: An Original Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Magritte Portfolio V 20 lithographs- 20th Century, Surrealist, Figurative Print
By (after) René Magritte
Located in Sint-Truiden, BE
Complete set of 20 color lithographs in a beautiful burgundy board with ties, plate-signed by
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Magritte Portfolio IV 20 lithographs- 20th Century, Surrealist, Figurative Print
By (after) René Magritte
Located in Sint-Truiden, BE
Complete set of 20 color lithographs in a beautiful burgundy board with ties, plate-signed by
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Caribou or American Reindeer: Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 3 works (Murakami skateboard)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 3 works:
Vibrant Takashi Murakami wall art
Category
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Wood, Offset, Lithograph
"The Cougar, Female and Young": Original Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Pinnated Grouse", an Original Audubon Hand-colored First Edition Lithograph
By After John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Woodhouse Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
American Badger: An Original 19th Century Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"The Jaguar", an Original 19th C. Audubon Hand Colored Quadruped Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved and hand colored by J. T. Bowen
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Prairie Wolf": An Original Audubon 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
Woodhouse Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Rare original Raymond Pettibon record cover art set of 4 (Pettibon black flag)
By Raymond Pettibon
Located in NEW YORK, NY
engagement while remaining visually appealing to people of many ages.
Medium: Off-set lithograph on 4
Category
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Bald Eagle Bird: A 1st Edition 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved and hand colored by J. T. Bowen
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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An assortment of set of lithographs is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Surrealist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Pop Art. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the set of lithographs that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and white. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by John James Audubon, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Robert Richter and Jean Cocteau are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, offset print and paint.
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Prices for pieces in our collection of set of lithographs start at $20 and top out at $975,000 with the average selling for $979.
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- What is an after lithograph?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An “after” lithograph, or after print, refers to a print that is made by an artist based on an original painting or a work by a different artist. For example, a lithographer could make an engraving based on a painting by Picasso, and the resulting print would be “after” Picasso. Shop a collection of after lithography from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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.
- Are Lithographs Valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- What is a genuine lithograph?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Lithographs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, 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.
- Who is a famous lithographer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025There 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.
Find a wide range of lithographs on 1stDibs. - What is a signed lithograph?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A 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.
- What is a color lithograph?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A 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.
- Is a lithograph an original?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No, 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.
- What is a lithograph poster?1 Answer
International Fine Arts Consortium - IFAC ArtsMarch 22, 2021It's a print using an offset lithograph press. Although still used today it has been primarily replaced with digital printing. - What is a numbered lithograph?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021When a lithograph is numbered by the artist, it means that this particular artwork is from a 'limited edition' series. As when the lithographs are not numbered, they would be from an open edition and the total number similar of artworks is unknown. When a lithograph is numbered it usually also comes hand-signed by the artist.
- What is an original lithograph?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell a lithograph from an etching, look closely along the edges of the print. Etching is a way of incising lines on a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. Lithography uses a stone rather than a plate. As a result, etchings will usually have a faint imprint or indentation called a plate mark, while a lithograph will not. Researching the artist using trusted online resources may also be helpful, as some printmakers worked exclusively with etchings or lithographs. Find a large selection of lithographs and etchings on 1stDibs.
- Does Banksy make lithographs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Banksy makes lithographs. The anonymous English-based artist primarily works in street art and has reproduced his work through stencil work, silkscreens and lithographs. These reproductions are often imitated. Always purchase Banksy prints from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of expertly vetted Banksy prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an original is that one is used to produce the other. An original is the term for the stone upon which an artist paints an image using an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, a type of oily wash. The lithograph is the print that an artist makes with an original. To create a lithograph, oil-based ink is 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. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of lithographs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 13, 2024The difference between a print and a lithograph is that “print” is a general term and “lithograph” is a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used in the 20th and 21st centuries). This means that a lithograph is always a print, but not all prints are lithographs. A print is a work of art made by imprinting a design from a matrix made of one of the following media: stone, wood or metal. The artist creates the design on the matrix which is then inked and transferred onto the support. The support is usually made of paper. 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.
Find lithographs and other types of art prints for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell the difference between a lithograph and a print, touch the surface of the piece. Lithographs will usually have a slightly raised texture, whereas reproductions of lithographs produced with other techniques are more likely to be smooth. Then, examine the surface closely with a magnifying glass.
On a lithograph, you will typically see irregularities in the dot pattern. Printed reproductions normally don't display such irregularities due to the mechanical processes used to produce them. If you're still uncertain, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine whether a piece is a lithograph or a reproduction print.
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