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, Figures, Franco Gentilini

Franco Gentilini

Print . 31.5 x 24.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.4 x 9.6 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Sans titre, Evelyne Postic

Evelyne Postic

Print . 65 x 50 x 1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

€240

Print, Double Man, Keith Haring

Keith Haring

Print . 55.9 x 76.2 x 2 cm Print . 22 x 30 x 0.8 inch

€109,713

Print, Sans titre, Alëxone

Alëxone

Print . 60 x 78 cm Print . 23.6 x 30.7 inch

€450

Print, Sans titre, Balthazar

Balthazar

Print . 45 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Le Gant, Antoni Clavé

Antoni Clavé

Print . 50 x 65.5 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.8 inch

€850

Print, Untitled, Pep Canyellas

Pep Canyellas

Print . 76 x 56 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 inch

€333

Print, Ramollissement, Pol Bury

Pol Bury

Print . 39 x 28 cm Print . 15.4 x 11 inch

€200

Print, Sans titre, Kjeld Ulrich

Kjeld Ulrich

Print . 45 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.7 x 22 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Untitled, Will Faber

Will Faber

Print . 44 x 32 cm Print . 17.3 x 12.6 inch

€1,900

Print, June, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

Print . 50 x 35 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 inch

€525

Print, Leger, Erró

Erró

Print . 58.4 x 80 cm Print . 23 x 31.5 inch

€777

Print, Elvis, Erró

Erró

Print . 58.4 x 80 cm Print . 23 x 31.5 inch

€731

Print, Untitled, Joan Martí

Joan Martí

Print . 74 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.1 x 22 x 0 inch

€222

Print, Venecia, Lluis Amer

Lluis Amer

Print . 70 x 54 cm Print . 27.6 x 21.3 inch

€150

Print, Untitled, Anton Lamazares

Anton Lamazares

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€444

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Andreu Alfaro

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€777

Print, Untitled, Luis Claramunt

Luis Claramunt

Print . 41 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print . 16.1 x 11.8 x 0 inch

€666

Print, Islande VI, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

Print . 20.6 x 28 cm Print . 8.1 x 11 inch

€150

Print, Stop, Trine Boesen

Trine Boesen

Print . 63 x 46 cm Print . 24.8 x 18.1 inch

€450

Print, Noir, Jean-Paul Huftier

Jean-Paul Huftier

Print . 90 x 60 cm Print . 35.4 x 23.6 inch

€210

Print, MP 362, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 71 x 62 cm Print . 28 x 24.4 inch

€1,500

Print, Farandole 4, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 49 x 74 cm Print . 19.3 x 29.1 inch

€1,500

Print, Gener-Febrer, Pep Camps

Pep Camps

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Ramollissement, Pol Bury

Pol Bury

Print . 39 x 28 cm Print . 15.4 x 11 inch

€200

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Need help with Lithographs ?
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.