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How are prints made from original paintings?

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How are prints made from original paintings?
How prints are made from original paintings varies. For centuries, the primary methods were traditional printmaking techniques such as engraving, etching, aquatint, drypoint and woodcut. Today, many artists use digital technology, scanning and photographing paintings and then using the files to produce giclée prints using large, specialized inkjet printers. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of art prints.
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Contemporary Architectural Urban Landscape Etching on Paper - "The Overpass"
Located in Soquel, CA
Rare Contemporary Architectural Urban Landscape "The Overpass" Etching on Paper A compelling urban design of a highway underpass and one of his "El Paso" series of images, by Califo...
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1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Paper, Etching

Femme
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ARISTIDE MAILLOL (1861-1944) FEMME ASSISE / (WOMAN SEATED IN PROFILE, RIGHT, ONE LEG BENT. ONE LEG RAISED), 1926 (Gueirn 321) Etching signed with “M” monogram in pencil. Image 9 x 9...
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1920s French School Figurative Prints

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Etching

Spatial Concept from Six contes de La Fontaine, Spatialism, Print, Pink
Located in Milano, IT
The work is an original photo-lithograph by Lucio Fontana, signed and numbered in pencil at lower right, accompanied by a booklet containing six full-page black-and-white offset plat...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Ripples of Colour, Art print, Abstract, Water, Line art, Blue green, red, white
Located in Deddington, GB
This is a Five colour screen print Including a metallic Silver layer. This print is then finished off by drawing over the print with multi-coloured paint including Gold, Yellow and G...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Paper, Screen

Going Retro #3 - 7.5" x 14.5", Art Print, Vintage Dress, Black And White Fashion
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This art print on recycled paper captures the chic aesthetic of times past. Vintage style has an enduring appeal in the fashion world. Personalize your space with this fashionable st...
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2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Paper

Going Retro #2 - 7.5" x 14.5", Art Print, Red Vintage Dress, Style, Fashion
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This art print on recycled paper captures the chic aesthetic of times past. Vintage style has an enduring appeal in the fashion world. Personalize your space with this fashionable st...
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2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil

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