Lithographs

Lithographs are a fine art printing technique developed in late 18th-century Germany and widely adopted across Europe in the 19th century. Initially used for image reproduction, lithography soon became a favored artistic medium, especially among major figures in art history.

The process relies on a chemical principle: the repulsion between water and grease. Artists draw directly onto a limestone plate with ink or greasy pencils, then the image is transferred to paper using a press. Over time, materials like zinc and aluminum replaced the original stone, without compromising artistic quality.

The golden age of art lithographs came in the 19th and 20th centuries, with artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Miró, and Picasso using this method to create original, limited-edition works that remain highly collectible today.

Modern lithographs continue to attract collectors thanks to their graphic richness and market value. Each print is typically numbered and often signed, with a certified print run that guarantees authenticity and rarity.

On Artsper, explore a curated selection of original lithographs — from 20th-century icons like Warhol, Vasarely, Niki de Saint Phalle, and Dali, to contemporary masters such as Yan Pei-Ming and Hervé Télémaque. Every piece is part of a limited edition of 300 or fewer, or signed by the artist.

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Print, Walking Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.9 x 81.9 x 0.3 cm Print . 24.75 x 32.25 x 0.1 inch

€1,712

Print, Berlin Suite, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 55 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€1,800

Print, Sans Titre, Alëxone

Alëxone

Print . 67 x 86 cm Print . 26.4 x 33.9 inch

€687

Print, Bain de soleil, Corneille

Corneille

Print . 78 x 78 x 0.1 cm Print . 30.7 x 30.7 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Die Heilige, Thomas Ott

Thomas Ott

Print . 41 x 35 x 0.1 cm Print . 16.1 x 13.8 x 0 inch

€250

Print, Monte Perdido, Hugues Micol

Hugues Micol

Print . 63.3 x 85.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 24.9 x 33.5 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Sans titre, Claudia Baez

Claudia Baez

Print . 65 x 47.5 cm Print . 25.6 x 18.7 inch

€290

Print, Chair, Luis Fernández

Luis Fernández

Print . 92 x 70 cm Print . 36.2 x 27.6 inch

€400

Print, Composition, Asger Jorn

Asger Jorn

Print . 73.5 x 53.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 28.9 x 21.1 x 0 inch

€3,200

Print, Untitled, Ladislas Kijno

Ladislas Kijno

Print . 70 x 50 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 inch

€333

Print, Portrait, Serge Plagnol

Serge Plagnol

Print . 56 x 45 x 0.01 cm Print . 22 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Rose, Jan Siversten

Jan Siversten

Print . 56 x 44 cm Print . 22 x 17.3 inch

€413

Print, Dance Etude, Barry Oretsky

Barry Oretsky

Print . 61 x 71.1 x 5.1 cm Print . 24 x 28 x 2 inch

€1,004

Print, Guru Kaveri, John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Print . 60.5 x 60 x 0.2 cm Print . 23.8 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Bouquet, André Vigud

André Vigud

Print . 38 x 28 cm Print . 15 x 11 inch

€120

Print, Love, Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami

Print . 50 x 50 cm Print . 19.7 x 19.7 inch

€2,116

Print, Hand (Yellow), Smash137

Smash137

Print . 39 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

€1,185

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Andreu Alfaro

Print . 70.5 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.8 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€777

Print, Woman, Ugo Rambaldi

Ugo Rambaldi

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€320

Print, Red Six, Lorenzo Indrimi

Lorenzo Indrimi

Print . 64 x 48 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.9 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, The Moonwalker, Erró

Erró

Print . 76.2 x 55.9 cm Print . 30 x 22 inch

€867

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What exactly is a lithograph?

A lithograph is a work of art created by printing from a stone or metal plate, on which the artist draws with a grease pencil. This technique allows for the production of multiple original, numbered, and signed copies.

How to recognize a lithograph from a print?

A lithograph often has a slight texture and ink variations, while a digital print is perfectly smooth and uniform. Hand-signing and numbering are also indicators of an authentic lithograph.

Does a lithograph have value?

Yes, a lithograph can be valuable, especially if it is signed, numbered, and produced by a recognized artist. Its value depends on its rarity, quality of execution, and the artist's reputation.

What is the difference between a painting and a lithograph?

A painting is an original work made by hand, while a lithograph is a print obtained by printing from a stone or an engraved plate, allowing several numbered copies to be produced.