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?

Accepted Answer

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

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 13

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 14

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 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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Set Of Lithographs

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonRed-breasted Rail: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1856

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonMissouri Meadow Lark: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1856

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonCommon Scaup Duck: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1856

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonGolden Eye Duck: an Original 1st Edition Hand Colored Audubon Bird Lithograph, 1840

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James Audubon"White American Wolf" an Audubon Hand Colored by J.T. Bowen Lithograph, 1849-1854

Antique 1840s Prints

Set of Four Hand-Colored Botanical Prints from Book of Worlds, 1848

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonBlack-billed Cuckoo: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1840

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonYellow-billed Cuckoo: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1840

Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonCanvass Back Duck: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1870

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonWillet or Stone Curlew: A First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph, 1840

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Elizabeth CatlettWALKING BLINDLY Signed Lithograph, Black Woman, For My People by Margaret Walker, 1992

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonBlack Rat, Old Young: A 1st Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph, 1849-1854

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonCanada Pouched Rat: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon, 1849-1854

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonIceland or Gyr Falcon: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1840-1844

Antique 1870s English Victorian Prints

Set of 6 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1870

Antique 1830s English Georgian Prints

Set of 8 Original Antique Botanical Prints- Cactus. Dated 1837

Antique 1830s Scottish Folk Art Prints

Set of 15 Large Original Antique Animal Prints, 1830s

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

John James AudubonCanada Grouse: An Original 19th C. Audubon 1st Ed. Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1840-1844

Antique 1850s Prints

Set of Four Colorful Botanical Flower Prints from Book of Worlds, circa 1850

Antique 1830s English Georgian Prints

Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints- Orchids. Curtis. Dated 1837

Mid-20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Sylvain VignyLarge French Expressionist Oil Portrait, The Seated Beauty.

Antique 1830s Scottish Folk Art Prints

Set of 16 Large Original Antique Exotic Bird Prints, 1830s

1910s Art Deco Animal Paintings

Adolf UzarskiArt Deco Fantasy Illustration Lithograph by Adolf Uzarski, 1919

Antique 1830s English Georgian Prints

Set of 9 Large Scale Original Antique Botanical Prints. Curtis. Dated 1837

Antique Late 19th Century English Prints

Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints 1897 – Lady’s Slipper, Maranta Canna

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Rare Set of Three Antique Iceland Prints – Lepers, Gaimard Voyage, 1842

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Prints

Set of 3 Antique Fly Prints – Sumatra Diptera Species c.1887

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Set of 3 Antique Prints of Monks committing Sins by May Wirsing, c.1850

2010s More Art

RETNARETNA X Beyond the Streets Complete Set of Skate Decks, 2018

Antique 1870s Prints

Alpine Botanical Lithograph Quartet: Micomeria, Edelweiss, Primula, and Arabis

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Prints

Austrian Military Uniforms Lithograph – Engineers, Landwehr Staff, c.1890

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Set of Two Antique Prints of Saddles and Pads Used by the Field Force, 1870

Antique 1860s Prints

Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1868)

1840s Landscape Prints

David RobertsFacade of the Pronaos of the Temple of Edfou - David Roberts - orientalist

Antique Late 19th Century English Prints

Antique Botanical Lithographs – Caladium, Arum Lily Flamingo Flower – c.1897

Antique 19th Century British Prints

Set of Four Antique Botanical Fern Prints by Anne Pratt, Hand-Colored, 1855

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Mid-Century Margaret Layton Hand Colored Signed Owl Framed Lithographs - S/2

Vintage 1940s North American American Classical Prints

Frank Lemon, Signed WWII Offset Lithograph - Dauntless Aircraft Flying to Midway

Mid-19th Century Landscape Prints

David RobertsView From Under The Portico of The Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt, 1847

Late 20th Century Italian Prints

John James Audubon
Red-breasted Rail: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1856

John James Audubon
Missouri Meadow Lark: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1856

John James Audubon
Common Scaup Duck: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1856

John James Audubon
Golden Eye Duck: an Original 1st Edition Hand Colored Audubon Bird Lithograph, 1840

John James Audubon
"White American Wolf" an Audubon Hand Colored by J.T. Bowen Lithograph, 1849-1854

John James Audubon
Black-billed Cuckoo: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1840

John James Audubon
Yellow-billed Cuckoo: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1840

John James Audubon
Canvass Back Duck: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1870

John James Audubon
Willet or Stone Curlew: A First Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph, 1840

Elizabeth Catlett
WALKING BLINDLY Signed Lithograph, Black Woman, For My People by Margaret Walker, 1992

John James Audubon
Black Rat, Old Young: A 1st Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph, 1849-1854

John James Audubon
Canada Pouched Rat: An Original 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by Audubon, 1849-1854

John James Audubon
Iceland or Gyr Falcon: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1840-1844

John James Audubon
Canada Grouse: An Original 19th C. Audubon 1st Ed. Hand-colored Bird Lithograph, 1840-1844

Sylvain Vigny
Large French Expressionist Oil Portrait, The Seated Beauty.

Adolf Uzarski
Art Deco Fantasy Illustration Lithograph by Adolf Uzarski, 1919

RETNA
RETNA X Beyond the Streets Complete Set of Skate Decks, 2018

David Roberts
Facade of the Pronaos of the Temple of Edfou - David Roberts - orientalist

David Roberts
View From Under The Portico of The Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt, 1847

Paul Wunderlich
Paul Wunderlich - Leaf - Signed Bronze Sculpture, 1979

John Gould
Nasiterna Bruijni, c. 1849-1861

Maurice Denis
Les Pelerins d Emmaus (The Pilgrims of Emmaus), 1895

Enzo Cucchi
Immagine Feroce by Enzo Cucchi, portfolio of mythological ocean scene drawings, 1981

John Gould
Nasiterna Pygmae, c. 1849-1861

Robert Longo
Cindy Max, 2002

John James Audubon
Ocelot, or Leopard-Cat /// John James Audubon Quadruped Big Wild Cat Animal Art, 1845-1848

Willem de Kooning
Quatre Lithographies, 1986

Norman Rockwell
“Tom Saywer”