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?

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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

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

What is a numbered lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

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 14

What is a lithograph poster?

Accepted Answer

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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

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 17

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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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 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.

Lithograph With Frame

20th Century Baroque Portrait Prints

"Orphée et Eurydice" Lithograph 50x70 cm

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Picture Frames

Regnier, Bettanier, Morlon, French Color Lithographs With Period Gold Leaf Frame

1990s French Prints

Bernard Buffet, in the Mountains Colour Lithograph on Paper

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drawings

Art Déco lithograph "Aigle with hare" by Paul Jouve. France 1930s. Signed.

1970s Cubist Still-life Prints

Andre MinauxStill Life with Flowers, Framed Cubist Lithograph by Andre Minaux, circa 1975

20th Century Prints and Multiples

Odilon Redon"Profil de Lumière" by Odilon Redon. Framed lithograph with matting., Unknown

1980s Photorealist Figurative Prints

Robert CottinghamCold Beer (with coca cola sign) iconic photorealist lithograph, Signed/N Framed, 1980

1980s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Hoi LebadangStill Life with Branches, Framed Still Life Modern Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, circa 1980

1990s Abstract Figurative Prints

Louisa ChaseUntitled, Figure with gestural shapes, 1991 Color Lithograph 35x39 Framed 17/80, 1991

Early 20th Century Spanish Modern Prints

Joan Miró Lithograph, "Woman With A Mirror", Framed

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Prints

ErtéThe Vamps by Erté set of four framed lithographs and original folder with tassel, Unknown

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Prints

18th Century French Gilded Frame with Revolutionary Lithograph

Vintage 1920s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Vintage Framed Lithograph of Woman With Hand Painted Highlights.

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Lennart Aschenbrenner, Composition with stick, Color Lithograph, 1986, Framed

1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

1972 'Lion with Mouse' Framed, 1972

1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Color Lithograph by Cyr Frimout, Man with two heads, Framed

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Jean JansemCouple with Baby, Lithograph by Jean Jansem, circa 1965

1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Hoi LebadangHorses with Sunset, Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Hoi LebadangPortrait with Fruit, Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Hoi LebadangWoman with Branches, Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

Vintage 1960s French Prints

Framed Lithograph by Roger Chapelain-Midy

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

Dagmar Glemme, Composition with fish and faces, Color Lithograph, Framed

1980s American Modern Abstract Prints

Paula ClendeninLithograph Made with String by Paula Clendenin, 1983

1980s Figurative Prints

Angelika Thusius"Untitled (2 Women with Beans), " Original Color Lithograph, 1981

Antique Early 1800s Trumeau Mirrors

Antique 1800s Trumeau Mirror with Ornate Gold Frame and Countryside Lithograph

1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Hoi LebadangRiver Landscape with Flowers, Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

20th Century French Prints

Framed Lithograph Landscape with View of the Lake and Boats Signed

1980s American Impressionist Still-life Prints

Robert KipnissTall Vase with Glasses, Lithograph by Robert Kipniss, circa 1980

20th Century Spanish Expressionist Prints

Framed Fine Art Lithograph of Knight with Horse by Pec Quetglas Ferrer

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Wifredo LamEl Casquee (She with Helmet), Lithograph by Wifredo Lam, 1974

1950s Portrait Prints

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall Angel With Sword, from The Bible Lithographs 1956, 1956

1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Hoi LebadangStill Life with Branches, Abstract Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Ben SchonzeitRoses with Dutch Landscape, Photorealist Lithograph by Ben Schonzeit, 1990

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Prints

Postmodern Color Composition, Lithograph, Framed, around 1981

20th Century Prints and Multiples

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

1980s American Impressionist Landscape Prints

Robert KipnissUntitled (Farm with Trees), Modern Lithograph by Robert Kipniss, circa 1980

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Renato NataliSeaside with a Figure - Lithograph by Renato Natali - 1970s, 1970s

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Prints

Rococo Style Pair Of French Lithographs With Italian Wooden Frames Gold Accents

20th Century Prints

Lebadang Boat at Docks Signed Modern Lithograph with Intaglio H.C. Framed

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Prints

Andre Minaux
Still Life with Flowers, Framed Cubist Lithograph by Andre Minaux, circa 1975

Odilon Redon
"Profil de Lumière" by Odilon Redon. Framed lithograph with matting., Unknown

Robert Cottingham
Cold Beer (with coca cola sign) iconic photorealist lithograph, Signed/N Framed, 1980

Hoi Lebadang
Still Life with Branches, Framed Still Life Modern Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, circa 1980

Louisa Chase
Untitled, Figure with gestural shapes, 1991 Color Lithograph 35x39 Framed 17/80, 1991

Erté
The Vamps by Erté set of four framed lithographs and original folder with tassel, Unknown

Jean Jansem
Couple with Baby, Lithograph by Jean Jansem, circa 1965

Hoi Lebadang
Horses with Sunset, Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

Hoi Lebadang
Portrait with Fruit, Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

Hoi Lebadang
Woman with Branches, Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

Paula Clendenin
Lithograph Made with String by Paula Clendenin, 1983

Angelika Thusius
"Untitled (2 Women with Beans), " Original Color Lithograph, 1981

Hoi Lebadang
River Landscape with Flowers, Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

Robert Kipniss
Tall Vase with Glasses, Lithograph by Robert Kipniss, circa 1980

Wifredo Lam
El Casquee (She with Helmet), Lithograph by Wifredo Lam, 1974

Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall Angel With Sword, from The Bible Lithographs 1956, 1956

Hoi Lebadang
Still Life with Branches, Abstract Lithograph by Hoi Lebadang, 1970-1979

Ben Schonzeit
Roses with Dutch Landscape, Photorealist Lithograph by Ben Schonzeit, 1990

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

Robert Kipniss
Untitled (Farm with Trees), Modern Lithograph by Robert Kipniss, circa 1980

Renato Natali
Seaside with a Figure - Lithograph by Renato Natali - 1970s, 1970s

Richard Prince
Richard Prince, Dude Ranch Nurse, Lithograph with Collage, 2008, 2008

Harvey Daniels
Marc's Dogs, from IAA, Geometric Lithograph Print with Dogs, 1975, 1975

Ila Mae McAfee
The Passing Parade, 20th Century Lithograph, Southwestern Desert with Antelope, 20th Century

Graham Sutherland
Graham Sutherland signed original lithograph 'Fossil with rock & flames' 1975, 1975

Robert Kipniss
Interior with Cup and Kettle, Modern Lithograph by Robert Kipniss, 1986

Claude Weisbuch
'Boeuf Ecorche' original signed lithograph, Rembrandt with slaughtered ox 1970s, 1973

Robert Motherwell
Untitled (State I), Modern Lithograph with Chine Colle by Robert Motherwell, 1977

Pablo Picasso
Figure with Female Nude- lithograph by Pablo Picasso from Verve Series, 1954

Richard Smith
Bright Orange Abstract 1970s Print with Pink, Bold Richard Smith Lithograph, 1971

Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall Still Life with Fruits 1957 Original Lithograph Mourlot 205, 1957

James Ormsbee Chapin
"Boy With Book Looking Out Window, " Original Lithograph print classic gift, circa 1940

Bernard Villemot
'La Côte Basque' original lithograph travel poster with beach and golf, 1969

Robert Motherwell
America - La France variations I, 46/70 color lithograph with collage, 1984

Andrew Michael Dasburg
Trees in Ranchitos II, New Mexico, 1970s Color Lithograph Landscape with Trees, 1975