Question 1

What is an after lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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 3

What is the difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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

Are Lithographs Valuable?

Accepted Answer

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 5

What is a genuine lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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 6

Why are lithographs so expensive?

Accepted Answer

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 7

Is there a market for lithographs?

Accepted Answer

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 8

What is a signed lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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 9

What is a color lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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 10

Is a lithograph an original?

Accepted Answer

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 11

What is a numbered lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What is an original lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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 13

What is a lithograph poster?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Who is a famous lithographer?

Accepted Answer

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 15

What is the difference between a hand-pulled lithograph and an offset lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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

How can you tell a lithograph from an etching?

Accepted Answer

To tell a lithograph from an etching, look closely along the edges of the print. Etching is a way of incising lines on a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. Lithography uses a stone rather than a plate. As a result, etchings will usually have a faint imprint or indentation called a plate mark, while a lithograph will not. Researching the artist using trusted online resources may also be helpful, as some printmakers worked exclusively with etchings or lithographs. Find a large selection of lithographs and etchings on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Does Banksy make lithographs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 18

What is the difference between a lithograph and an original?

Accepted Answer

The difference between a lithograph and an original is that one is used to produce the other. An original is the term for the stone upon which an artist paints an image using an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, a type of oily wash. The lithograph is the print that an artist makes with an original. To create a lithograph, oil-based ink is 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. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of lithographs.

Question 19

What is the difference between a print and a lithograph?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

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Question 20

How do I tell a lithograph from a print?

Accepted Answer

To tell the difference between a lithograph and a print, touch the surface of the piece. Lithographs will usually have a slightly raised texture, whereas reproductions of lithographs produced with other techniques are more likely to be smooth. Then, examine the surface closely with a magnifying glass.

On a lithograph, you will typically see irregularities in the dot pattern. Printed reproductions normally don't display such irregularities due to the mechanical processes used to produce them. If you're still uncertain, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine whether a piece is a lithograph or a reproduction print.

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Lithographs Only

1980s Prints and Multiples

Pierre Alechinskyoriginal lithograph, 1981

1970s Prints and Multiples

Robert Rauschenberg“After Homage to Picasso“

1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Larry RiversLarry Rivers Lithograph "For Adults Only I" Corseted Nude Female, 1971

1970s Realist Nude Prints

Philip PearlsteinNudes in bathtub, signed lithograph edition of only 19 legendary realist artist, ca. 1971

Early 20th Century Portrait Prints

Marc ChagallAutoportrait avec chèvre (Self Portrait with Goat), 1922–23

1910s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

(after) Franz Marc"Only One Life" pochoir, 1917

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Prints

Barbara WagnerIt's Only Rock 2, 2017

1930s Prints and Multiples

Aristide MaillolAristide Maillol 'Verve (Cover Only)' 1939, 1939

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Saul SteinbergSaul Steinberg-DLM No. 157 Cover ONLY, 1966

1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Derriere le Miroir, no. 186, COVER ONLY, 1970

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Saul SteinbergSaul Steinberg-DLM No. 157 Cover ONLY, 1966

1980s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Alice AsmarOnly the Dreamer Can Choose the Dream, 1980

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Bernhard HeiligerUntitled Gestural Abstraction (~64% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1964

1990s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Dwight Baird'If Abner Only Knew-Cooperstown', 1995

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Barbara WagnerIt's Only Rock 1, Unique Print 1/1, 2017

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Bernhard HeiligerUntitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1967

1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Bernhard HeiligerUntitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1967

20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Alberto VargasFrom the Vargas Portfolio

20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Alberto VargasFrom the Vargas Portfolio

20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Alberto VargasFrom the Vargas Portfolio

20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Alberto VargasFrom the Vargas Portfolio

1960s Prints and Multiples

1968 After Jean-Paul Riopelle 'Derriere le Miroir Issue Cover ONLY' Modernism, 1968

1980s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 11 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Modern Abstract Prints

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 1 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 5 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 8 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 14 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 6 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Modern Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 10 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 7 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Modern Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 5 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1930s American Impressionist Portrait Prints

Original I regret I have only one Life, Nathan Hale, vintage psoter, 1939

1980s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 2 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1980s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróLa Mélodie Acide - 9 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

1960s Prints and Multiples

Yves Thos1967 Original movie poster - Viva James Bond - You Only Live Twice - 007, 1967

Late 20th Century Contemporary Animal Prints

Jean-marie GuinyLes Printemps D'Uranus Cheval (75% OFF LIST PRICE LIMITED TIME ONLY)

1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints

ChristoMonuments and Projects RARE 1960s print, signed & numbered, edition of only 100, 1968

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Lesley Dill"Listen (Dust is the Only Secret), " Mixed Media signed by Lesley Dill, 2006

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Mark di SuveroPapillon, signed Abstract Expressionist print Lt of only 15 by renowned sculptor, 2005

1920s American Impressionist Nude Prints

Pierre Alechinsky
original lithograph, 1981

Robert Rauschenberg
“After Homage to Picasso“

Larry Rivers
Larry Rivers Lithograph "For Adults Only I" Corseted Nude Female, 1971

Philip Pearlstein
Nudes in bathtub, signed lithograph edition of only 19 legendary realist artist, ca. 1971

Marc Chagall
Autoportrait avec chèvre (Self Portrait with Goat), 1922–23

(after) Franz Marc
"Only One Life" pochoir, 1917

Barbara Wagner
It's Only Rock 2, 2017

Aristide Maillol
Aristide Maillol 'Verve (Cover Only)' 1939, 1939

Saul Steinberg
Saul Steinberg-DLM No. 157 Cover ONLY, 1966

Saul Steinberg
Saul Steinberg-DLM No. 157 Cover ONLY, 1966

Alice Asmar
Only the Dreamer Can Choose the Dream, 1980

Bernhard Heiliger
Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~64% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1964

Dwight Baird
'If Abner Only Knew-Cooperstown', 1995

Barbara Wagner
It's Only Rock 1, Unique Print 1/1, 2017

Bernhard Heiliger
Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1967

Bernhard Heiliger
Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1967

Alberto Vargas
From the Vargas Portfolio

Alberto Vargas
From the Vargas Portfolio

Alberto Vargas
From the Vargas Portfolio

Alberto Vargas
From the Vargas Portfolio

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 11 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 1 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 5 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 8 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 14 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 6 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 10 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 7 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 5 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 2 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Joan Miró
La Mélodie Acide - 9 (Surrealism, Colorful, Modern, ~26% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1980

Yves Thos
1967 Original movie poster - Viva James Bond - You Only Live Twice - 007, 1967

Jean-marie Guiny
Les Printemps D'Uranus Cheval (75% OFF LIST PRICE LIMITED TIME ONLY)

Christo
Monuments and Projects RARE 1960s print, signed & numbered, edition of only 100, 1968

Lesley Dill
"Listen (Dust is the Only Secret), " Mixed Media signed by Lesley Dill, 2006

Mark di Suvero
Papillon, signed Abstract Expressionist print Lt of only 15 by renowned sculptor, 2005

Reginald Marsh
Irving Place Burlesque, lithograph, 1928, 1928

Gerhard Richter
Monograph: GERHARD RICHTER PORTRAITS (official hand signed book - 1 of only 50), 2009

Robert Rauschenberg
Robert Rauschenberg Human Rights Dinner Signed Pop Art print edition of only 100, 1981

Mark di Suvero
Abstract Expressionist Print by famed sculptor (signed/n lt edition of only 58), ca. 2010

FinDac
Fin DAC Quansho Redux Screenprint Edition of only 2 Signed and Numbered Street, 2021

Ed Ruscha
Some Los Angeles Apartments - True, Stated 1st Edition of only 700 Artist Book, 1965

Richard Lindner
Richard Lindner, Adults-Only, Rare 1970s Pop Art poster in vintage frame Lt. Ed., 1979

Keith Haring
Keith Haring INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY Lithograph, Signed Edition, 1988

Andre Minaux
Andre Minaux "Tete de Femme" Original Lithograph c.1960s, Circa 1960

Amédée Ozenfant
Circa 1960 original lithograph "Harmoniques" crafted by Amédée Ozenfant, Circa 1960

Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso " Suite Vollard" Lithograph Limited edition with Museum Stamp, 1990's

Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst Signed Lithograph "The Currency" Contemporary Modern Street Art, 2021

Alain Gauthier
Lithograph by Alain Gauthier - surreal vision of Place Vendôme in Paris, Circa 1960

Joan Miró
Miro. Black. vertical. " El pi de Formentor, 1976 " original lithograph, 1976

Pablo Picasso
Circa 1950 original lithograph by Pablo Picasso L'image envahit le monde moderne, Circa 1950

Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon, signed 182/250 offset lithograph, study of the human body, 1980, 1980

John Lennon
Signed "Bag One" 1970 Lithograph "Erotic #7", 1970