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original lithograph
By Pierre Alechinsky
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1981 for the back cover of the art revue Derriere le Miroir
Category
1980s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
lithograph for Verve
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the decoupage). Matisse executed this composition in 1940 especially for
Category
1940s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
"Icarus" lithograph
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the découpage). Printed in 1945; Matisse executed this composition for
Category
1940s Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
“After Homage to Picasso“
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a rare lithograph only 45 made. There is some foxing and toning, but it should be able to
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Pablo Picasso 'Mes Dessins D'Antibes (COVER ONLY)' 1958- Lithograph
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 19.75 x 26 inches ( 50.165 x 66.04 cm )
Image Size: 19.75 x 26 inches ( 50.165 x 66.04 cm )
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling
Additional ...
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Larry Rivers Lithograph "For Adults Only I" Corseted Nude Female
By Larry Rivers
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
"For Adults Only I" is an exquisite offset lithograph print with colors of an
Category
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
H 70.25 in W 29.25 in
Adults-Only
By Richard Lindner
Located in New York, NY
Richard Lindner
Adults-Only, 1979
Offset lithograph poster
Plate signature with date, right front
Category
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Pocahontas and John Smith, Chromo-Lithograph, Dated 1870, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Pocahontas Saving The Life of Captain John Smith" is a chromo-lithograph made by the "New Eng
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Prints
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paper
Autoportrait avec chèvre (Self Portrait with Goat)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Chicago, IL
, Chagall created graphic works for the first time, including 24 lithographs. Only three copies of this
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Oklahoma-E (hand signed offset lithograph from the limited edition of only 10)
By Ed Ruscha
Located in New York, NY
Ed Ruscha
Oklahoma-E, 2021
Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl 285 gsm bright white, slightly textured alpha cellulose paper (Hand signed by Ed Ruscha)
Signed and dated in blue ink pen by Ed R...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset, Ink
H 43 in W 27.5 in D 2 in
"Only One Life" pochoir
By (after) Franz Marc
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in 1917 and published in Munich in an edition of 110 by Franz Hanfstaengl for the rare "Stella Peregrina" portfolio. Image size: 4 1/2...
Category
1910s Expressionist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Stencil
It's Only Rock 2
By Barbara Wagner
Located in Brecon, Powys
Mono prints with litho on Fabriano paper. Edition of 1
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Monoprint
Saul Steinberg-DLM No. 157 Cover ONLY
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First edition lithograph published on the back cover of Derriere le Miroir (DLM) No. 157. Back
Category
20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Saul Steinberg-DLM No. 157 Cover ONLY
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, featuring original lithographs by renowned artists. The first edition lithograph you mentioned was published
Category
20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~64% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Bernhard Heiliger
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bernhard Heiliger
Untitled Gestural Abstraction
Lithograph on BK Rives
1964
Signed, dated and
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Only the Dreamer Can Choose the Dream
By Alice Asmar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Medium: Lithograph
Sight size: 20.75 x 29 inches.
Sheet size: 22 x 30 inches.
Signature: Signed lower
Category
1980s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
It's Only Rock 1, Unique Print 1/1
By Barbara Wagner
Located in Brecon, Powys
Mono prints with litho on Fabriano paper. Edition of 1
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Monoprint
“Lithograph on aluminum”
By Robert Wyland
Located in Warren, NJ
Robert Wyland lithograph on aluminum “Serenity Sea”. Hand signed only 350 made . In good condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley - Untitled (He Will Only Eat Squid Ink Pasta)
By David Shrigley
Located in Central, HK
David Shrigley
Untitled (He Will Only Eat Squid Ink Pasta) (2019)
80 x 60 cm
Off-set lithography
Printed on 200g Munken Lynx paper
Category
2010s Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, He Will Only Eat Squid Ink Pasta, 2019
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
David Shrigley, He Will Only Eat Squid Ink Pasta, 2019
Off-set lithograph
Open edition, unframed
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph after a drawing of 1941
Printed signature and date
Category
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Bernhard Heiliger
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bernhard Heiliger
Untitled Gestural Abstraction
Year: 1967
Lithograph on BK Rives
Signed, numbered
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Bernhard Heiliger
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bernhard Heiliger
Untitled Gestural Abstraction
Lithograph on BK Rives
Year: 1967
Signed and
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
David Shrigley, He Will Only Eat Squid Ink Pasta (framed), 2019
By David Shrigley
Located in Manchester, GB
Off-set lithograph
Framed
64 x 84 cm (25.2 x 33.07 inches)
Printed on 200g Munken Lynx paper by
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included**
Lithograph Only
Alberto Vargas (1896
Category
20th Century Realist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included**
Lithograph Only
Alberto Vargas (1896
Category
20th Century Realist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included**
Lithograph Only
Alberto Vargas (1896
Category
20th Century Realist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included**
Lithograph Only
Alberto Vargas (1896
Category
20th Century Realist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
From the Vargas Portfolio
By Alberto Vargas
Located in Missouri, MO
From the Vargas Portfolio **Portfolio Cover Not Included**
Lithograph Only
Alberto Vargas (1896
Category
20th Century Realist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Dove of Peace - Lithograph
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
Pablo Picasso (after)
Dove of Peace
Lithograph
Signature printed in the plate
Dated 28-12-61 in
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1968 After Jean-Paul Riopelle 'Derriere le Miroir Issue Cover ONLY' Modernism
By Jean-Paul Riopelle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: First edition double page lithograph cover for Derriere le Miroir (DLM) No. 171 with fold line down the
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
H 15 in W 22 in D 0.1 in
Les Printemps D'Uranus Cheval (75% OFF LIST PRICE LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Jean-marie Guiny
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jean-Marie Guiny
"Les Printemps D'Uranus Cheval"
Lithograph
Signed and numbered by the artist
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1967 Original movie poster - Viva James Bond - You Only Live Twice - 007
By Yves Thos
Located in PARIS, FR
"You Only Live Twice" is an iconic film in the James Bond saga, released in 1967. Directed by Lewis Gilbert, the film features Britain's most famous spy, played by Sean Connery. Set ...
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall
Original Lithograph
1963
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm
Reference: Chagall Lithographe 1957
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall
Original Lithograph
1963
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm
Reference: Chagall Lithographe 1957
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall
Original Lithograph
1963
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm
Reference: Chagall Lithographe 1957
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall
Original Lithograph
1963
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm
Reference: Chagall Lithographe 1957
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
After Pablo Picasso
The Human Comedy - Lithograph after an original drawing, as published in the
Category
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
After Pablo Picasso
The Human Comedy - Lithograph after an original drawing, as published in the
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Peccatum Originis - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Roma, IT
vulgatæ editionis published by Rizzoli-Mediolani between 1967 and 1969.
Color lithograph on heavy rag
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
After Pablo Picasso
The Human Comedy - Lithograph after an original drawing, as published in the
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Iesus Flagellatus - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Roma, IT
published by Rizzoli-Mediolani between 1967 and 1969.
Color lithograph on heavy rag paper. Signed and dated
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
After Pablo Picasso
The Human Comedy - Lithograph after an original drawing, as published in the
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
After Pablo Picasso
The Human Comedy - Lithograph after an original drawing, as published in the
Category
1950s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
After Pablo Picasso
The Human Comedy - Lithograph after an original drawing, as published in the
Category
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Pablo Picasso - The Human Comedy - Lithograph
Signed and dated in the plate
Dimensions: 32 x
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Pablo Picasso - The Human Comedy - Lithograph
Signed and dated in the plate
Dimensions: 32 x
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Pablo Picasso - The Human Comedy - Lithograph
Signed and dated in the plate
Dimensions: 32 x
Category
1950s Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Face of Peace - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
lithograph in addition to the 29 reproductions.
Picasso is not just a man and his work. Picasso is always a
Category
1950s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
A stone lithograph on Vélin de Rives paper after a drawing by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Human Comedy - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
After Pablo Picasso
The Human Comedy - Lithograph after an original drawing, as published in the
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Sunbath" Lithograph by Corneille
By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)
Located in Pasadena, CA
This lithograph, as well as the 3 followings, has been done by Dutch artist Corneille, (1922-2016
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 23.75 in W 19 in D 1 in
Jacques Villon - Original Lithograph
By Jacques Villon
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jacques Villon - Original Lithograph
Lithograph, 1964
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm
Revue Art de France
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
After Marc Chagall - Lithograph
By (after) Marc Chagall
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
After Marc Chagall - Lithograph
From the deluxe art review, Derrière le Mirroir, printed by
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Monuments and Projects (1960s: signed & numbered from an edition of only 100)
By Christo
Located in New York, NY
Christo
Monuments and Projects, 1968
Rare Limited Edition Lithograph and offset lithograph
Hand
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset, Ink
Pierre Soulages - Original Lithograph
By Pierre Soulages
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Pierre Soulages - Original Lithograph
Published in the deluxe art review "XXe siècle"
1970
Unsigned
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Eduardo Chillida - Original Lithograph
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Eduardo Chillida - Original Lithograph
1982
Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm
Printed signature
Source
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Joan Miro - Abstract Lithograph
By Joan Miró
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Joan Miro Miro Abstract Lithograph
Artist: Joan Miro
Plate III from “Miro Lithographs I”
Medium
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Saul Steinberg Lithograph c.1970
By Saul Steinberg
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Saul Steinberg Lithograph c.1970 from Derrière le Miroir:
Lithograph. 11 x 14 inches.
Very good
Category
1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Butterfly, Lithograph by Judith Bledsoe
By Judith Bledsoe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Judith Bledsoe, American (1938 - 2013) - Butterfly. Year: circa 1970, Medium: Lithograph, signed
Category
1970s Folk Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024The 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.
Find a collection of lithographs for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To tell a lithograph from an original, look for the signature. On originals, the signature will usually be on the back, while a lithograph will showcase the artist's mark on the front. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of lithographs from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A limited edition lithograph, or offset lithograph, is a mechanical reproduction of an existing artwork. The reproduction is usually not done by the artist themself, though sometimes might be signed by them after printing. You’ll find a variety of limited edition lithographs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Did Renoir make lithographs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the famed artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir experimented with lithographs and etchings in the later part of his life. He made 59 of these prints with about half of them being lithographs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few things to look for in a vintage lithograph. First, check for a signature to determine the artist. Another check is to examine the print with a magnifying glass. There will be a dot pattern from the tooth of the surface it was drawn on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage lithograph artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022On 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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In a new show of peppy portraits, the 85-year-old artist looks back at 1950s New York, when the Abstract Expressionists ruled the scene. Only now, the women Ab-Ex artists get more of the spotlight than the men.
Just What Is an Intaglio Print, and What Makes It a Good Investment?
Bay Area art publisher Rhea Fontaine explains the difference between intaglio and woodcut printing, how to frame fine art prints and what makes them attractive to collectors.
Andy Warhol Piles Up the Gifts in This Fanciful Christmas Print
Created in the late 1950s, it’s one of a surprising number of holiday-themed works by the prolific Pop artist.
A Derrick Adams Double Portrait Brings Out the Interior Lives of His Subjects
Adams has skyrocketed to art superstardom with his exuberant depictions of Black life. Here's what makes his work important to our times.
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