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How are prints made from original paintings?
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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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The Sword Swallower
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1968
Handsigned by the artist in pencil
Edition : 119/120
Printer : Mourlot, Paris
Catalog : [Sorlier 168]
71.50 cm. x 50.00 cm. 28.15 in. x 19.69 in. (paper)
69.00 cm. ...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Little Boodge
Located in London, GB
Offset lithograph on wove paper. Published in 1993. Copyright © David Hockney, verso.
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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Damien Hirst 'Gly-Gly-Ala' Spots IV Spot Woodcut Print, 2016
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
The vertical Spots 'Gly-Gly-Ala' by Damien Hirst is a multi-color woodcut in his signature palette formed with series unique colors. This exquisite piece is created in a limited edit...
Category
2010s Pop Art More Prints
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Woodcut
Still life , 70х70cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Limited edition of 5 pieces
Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Canvas, Digital
Window
By Safet Zec
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Original color silkscreen, unknown year. Edition of 60 signed and numbered impressions on Arches paper.
Safet Zec is a Bosnian painter and graphic designer, known as one of the major...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Screen
David Shrigley, Life Is Very Good (framed), 2016
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 Narayana Press in Denmark
This print is based on the original acrylic on paper work...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph