Original Medical Prints
Vintage 1950s Mexican Industrial Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique 1730s Prints
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Early 20th Century Prints
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
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Mid-20th Century British Prints
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Antique Early 1900s American Prints
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Antique 1810s Prints
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Antique 1630s German Prints
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Antique 1840s Prints
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Prints
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Prints
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Vintage 1930s French Posters
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1990s Paintings
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Vintage 1910s British Posters
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
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Antique Early 19th Century French Books
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pottery
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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20th Century American Paintings
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Prints
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Finding the Right prints for You
Prints are works of art produced in multiple editions. Though several copies of a specific artwork can exist, collectors consider antique and vintage prints originals when they have been manually created by the artist or are “impressions” that are part of the artist’s intent for the work.
Modern artists use a range of printmaking techniques to produce different types of prints such as relief, intaglio and planographic. Relief prints are created by cutting away a printing surface to leave only a design. Ink or paint is applied to the raised parts of the surface, and it is used to stamp or press the design onto paper or another surface. Relief prints include woodcuts, linocuts and engravings.
Intaglio prints are the opposite of relief prints in that they are incised into the printing surface. The artist cuts the design into a block, plate or other material and then coats it with ink before wiping off the surface and transferring the design to paper through tremendous pressure. Intaglio prints have plate marks showing the impression of the original block or plate as it was pressed onto the paper.
Artists create planographic prints by drawing a design on a stone or metal plate using a grease crayon. The plate is washed with water, then ink is spread over the plate and it adheres to the grease markings. The image is then stamped on paper to make prints.
All of these printmaking methods have an intricate process, although each can usually transfer only one color of ink. Artists use separate plates or blocks for multiple colors, and together these create one finished work of art.
Find prints ranging from the 18th- and 19th-century bird illustrations by J.C. Sepp to mid-century modern prints, as well as numerous other antique and vintage prints at 1stDibs. Browse the collection today and read about how to arrange wall art in your space.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024To tell if a print is an original, examine the details closely. Typically, original prints feature high-quality textured paper rather than smooth poster-type paper. In addition, original prints will usually feature the artist's signature and a number in pencil or pen. If the signature is printed on it, the print is less likely to be original. When in doubt, a knowledgeable art dealer or experienced appraiser can assist you with identifying original prints. Shop a large collection of prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To tell a print from an original painting, study its surface carefully. On a painting, you will likely notice variations in texture and see visible brushstrokes. Prints are more likely to appear smooth due to the printing process. However, some prints may be enhanced with hand-applied brushwork after the production process, which may make it more difficult to tell a painting from a print. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. Explore a wide range of fine art on 1stDibs.
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