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, 24 sur 17, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 76 x 55.5 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.9 inch

€2,200

Print, Untitled, Justyna Dorzak

Justyna Dorzak

Print . 41 x 29 cm Print . 16.1 x 11.4 inch

€120

Print, Letter U, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

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

€340

Print, Duck, Martin Bradley

Martin Bradley

Print . 47 x 55 cm Print . 18.5 x 21.7 inch

€250

Print, Sans nom, Matt Phillips

Matt Phillips

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

€450

Print, MP 110, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 56 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 15.7 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Cenizas-8, Jorge Camacho

Jorge Camacho

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

€400

Print, Menton, Pierre Tal-Coat

Pierre Tal-Coat

Print . 75 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.5 x 19.3 x 0 inch

€700

Print, Serpent, Jan Siversten

Jan Siversten

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

€413

Print, Sans titre, Kcho

Kcho

Print . 69 x 54 cm Print . 27.2 x 21.3 inch

€400

Print, Islande II, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

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

€150

Print, Sans titre, Meyso

Meyso

Print . 64 x 25 cm Print . 25.2 x 9.8 inch

€325

Print, Sans titre, Lluís Barba

Lluís Barba

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.02 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Double-Trac 1, Ed Moses

Ed Moses

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.02 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€1,500

Print, Belize 9, Joan Duran

Joan Duran

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

€300

Print, Capriccio, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print . 90 x 45 x 1 cm Print . 35.4 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

€400

Print, Sybils, Felicita Frai

Felicita Frai

Print . 50 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Cenizas-7, Jorge Camacho

Jorge Camacho

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

€400

Print, Untitled, Joan Claret

Joan Claret

Print . 74.5 x 54.5 cm Print . 29.3 x 21.5 inch

€444

Print, Kitchen, Morten Schelde

Morten Schelde

Print . 77.5 x 57.5 cm Print . 30.5 x 22.6 inch

€500

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 32 x 24 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.4 inch

€600

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Le Tiercé, Victor Spahn

Victor Spahn

Print . 30 x 60 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.8 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

€220

Print, Ultimes 1, Kumi Sugaï

Kumi Sugaï

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

€600

Print, L'artisan, Louis Toffoli

Louis Toffoli

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€400

Print, Letter C, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

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

€360

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.