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?

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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

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 13

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 14

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 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?

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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

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Yves Saint LaurentLove Story of La Vilaine Lulu - Lithograph, 1985

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Yves Saint LaurentLa Vilaine Lulu with Butterflies - Lithograph, 1985

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Yves Saint LaurentLa Vilaine Lulu in Middle Ages - Lithograph, 1985

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Yves Saint LaurentLa Vilaine Lulu in the Village - Lithograph, 1985

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Yves Saint LaurentLa Vilaine Lulu in the Village - Lithograph, 1985

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Yves Saint LaurentLa Vilaine Lulu in Deauville - Lithograph, 1985

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Yves Saint LaurentYves Saint Laurent : La Vilaine Lulu with Butterflies II - Lithograph, 1985

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Yves Saint LaurentLa Vilaine Lulu on the Road to Saint Tropez - Lithograph, 1985

1950s Modern More Prints

Henry MooreHenry Moore, "Pandora and The Imprisoned Statues, " hand signed, 1950

1980s Prints and Multiples

Sol LeWittPiramidi, 1986

Antique 1870s Prints

Victorian Butterfly Treasures: Captivating Hand-Colored Lithographs, 1878

1980s Expressionist Landscape Prints

Deborah Rumer"Weather Eye" - 1989 Lithograph on Paper, 1989

1980s Figurative Prints

"Window In The Park" - Lithograph on Paper, 1989

1980s American Modern Figurative Prints

Deborah Rumer"Die Segen" (Sins/Blessing) - 1986 Lithograph On Paper, 1986

1980s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Liane Rocker"Mable's Wash" - 1989 Black and White Lithograph on Paper, 1989

Antique 19th Century British Paintings

Set of Four Ship Lithographs

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints

Maurice DufrêneLady's Bedroom, Set of 4 Lithographs, 1906, 1906

Vintage 1980s Prints

Set of 5 Chanel Lithographs

Early 19th Century Other Art Style Prints and Multiples

Set of Four Animal Stone Lithographs, 1830

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss William IV Prints

Set of Four Animal Stone Lithographs

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Prints

Swedish Monarchs - Set of 4 Lithographs

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Set of 2 Large Lithographs of Fossils

Antique 1850s English Prints

Set of Four David Roberts Lithographs

1990s Modern Paintings

Set of 5 Lithographs by Harald Lyth

Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Newton Smith Limbird FieldingEarly English watercolour of pheasants in a woodland setting, Circa 1830

Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

Seahorses, Framed Set of Five Modern Lithographs by Alexander Calder, Mid-20th Century

Antique 1850s European Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Set of Four Pig Sticking Prints, Lithographs

2010s Spanish Modern Contemporary Art

Ryan McGinness Set of Ten Lithographs, 2016

1820s Victorian Still-life Prints

William RoscoeSet of Three Hand-Colored Lithographs from Roscoe's "Monandrian Plants", 1824-1828

2010s Spanish Modern Contemporary Art

Jacob Kassay Set of 18 Lithographs, 2014

2010s Spanish Modern Contemporary Art

Waldo Balart Set of Seven Lithographs, 2021

1910s American Modern Figurative Prints

Set of Three Lithographs after James Abbott McNeill Whistler /// Figurative Lady, 1912

1970s Prints and Multiples

Salvador Dalí­Salvador Dali -- Triomphe De L'Amour, Set of 2 Surrealist Lithographs, 1977

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Dirk de BruyckerSet of Eyes, Color Lithograph, Belgian Abstract Expressionist Tamarind Print, 1997

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Robert KushnerSet of Four Conch Abstract Color Lithograph With Gold Flakes, 1987

1970s Conceptual More Prints

John BaldessariThrowing Three Balls -- Set of 12, Print, Lithograph by John Baldessari, 1973

1820s Victorian Still-life Prints

William RoscoeSet of Two Hand-Colored Lithographs from Roscoe's "Monandrian Plants" /// Botany, 1824-1828

1820s Victorian Still-life Prints

William RoscoeSet of Two Hand-Colored Lithographs from Roscoe's "Monandrian Plants" /// Botany, 1824-1828

Early 20th Century Figurative Prints

Scenographies - Set of 3 Original Lithographs by European Master Early 1900, Early 20th Century

20th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings

Yves Saint Laurent
Love Story of La Vilaine Lulu - Lithograph, 1985

Yves Saint Laurent
La Vilaine Lulu with Butterflies - Lithograph, 1985

Yves Saint Laurent
La Vilaine Lulu in Middle Ages - Lithograph, 1985

Yves Saint Laurent
La Vilaine Lulu in the Village - Lithograph, 1985

Yves Saint Laurent
La Vilaine Lulu in the Village - Lithograph, 1985

Yves Saint Laurent
La Vilaine Lulu in Deauville - Lithograph, 1985

Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent : La Vilaine Lulu with Butterflies II - Lithograph, 1985

Yves Saint Laurent
La Vilaine Lulu on the Road to Saint Tropez - Lithograph, 1985

Henry Moore
Henry Moore, "Pandora and The Imprisoned Statues, " hand signed, 1950

Sol LeWitt
Piramidi, 1986

Deborah Rumer
"Weather Eye" - 1989 Lithograph on Paper, 1989

Deborah Rumer
"Die Segen" (Sins/Blessing) - 1986 Lithograph On Paper, 1986

Liane Rocker
"Mable's Wash" - 1989 Black and White Lithograph on Paper, 1989

Maurice Dufrêne
Lady's Bedroom, Set of 4 Lithographs, 1906, 1906

Newton Smith Limbird Fielding
Early English watercolour of pheasants in a woodland setting, Circa 1830

William Roscoe
Set of Three Hand-Colored Lithographs from Roscoe's "Monandrian Plants", 1824-1828

Salvador Dalí
Salvador Dali -- Triomphe De L'Amour, Set of 2 Surrealist Lithographs, 1977

Dirk de Bruycker
Set of Eyes, Color Lithograph, Belgian Abstract Expressionist Tamarind Print, 1997

Robert Kushner
Set of Four Conch Abstract Color Lithograph With Gold Flakes, 1987

John Baldessari
Throwing Three Balls -- Set of 12, Print, Lithograph by John Baldessari, 1973

William Roscoe
Set of Two Hand-Colored Lithographs from Roscoe's "Monandrian Plants" /// Botany, 1824-1828

William Roscoe
Set of Two Hand-Colored Lithographs from Roscoe's "Monandrian Plants" /// Botany, 1824-1828

Philip Lutley Sclater
Set of Six Hand-Colored Lithograph Ornithological Prints from "The Ibis", 1873-1895

Philip Lutley Sclater
Set of Six Hand-Colored Lithograph Ornithological Prints from "The Ibis", 1859-1902

Frank Worth
Humphrey Bogart on set of "Battle Circus", Lithograph by Frank Worth, circa 1953

Man Ray
Man Ray (1890–1976) - Complete set of ten lithographs in colors - 1971, 1971

Hannah Frank
Set of 4 art nouveau lithographs by Scottish female artist Hannah Frank, 1941

Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder "Flying Colors" the complete set of 6 lithograph 1974-1975, 1974

Agnes Martin
Agnes Martin, Set of 3 Lithographs from Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings), 1991

Dieter Roth
A Muse by Dieter Roth set of ten abstract black and white lithographs, 1971

Erté
Set of four Art Deco fashion lithographs: BON SOIR, PREMIER, TRES CHIC, ELEGANCE, 1975

Richard Long
Richard Long, Two Sahara Works - Set of 1 Grano Lithograph and 1 Silkscreen, 1988