Lithograph

usgb/ˈlɪθəɡræf/
noun

A picture made by printing from a flat surface prepared so that the ink will only stick to the design.

He bought an old lithograph of a Paris street at an antique store.
Visual representation of "lithograph" - A picture made by printing from a flat surface prepared so that the ink will only stick to the design.

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  • buy a lithograph
  • print a lithograph

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Artistic Print

Lithographs are valued artworks and can be collectibles, not just any printed image.

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At the auction, vintage lithographs by famous artists were highly sought after.
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Not Photography

A lithograph is not a photograph; it's created using a printing process, not a camera.

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She preferred the textured feel of a lithograph to the glossy finish of a photo.
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Historical Value

Old lithographs can have historical significance, representing cultures and eras.

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The museum displayed 19th-century lithographs to illustrate historical fashion.
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