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, Sans titre, Jim Bird

Jim Bird

Print . 37 x 70 x 0.02 cm Print . 14.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€500

Print, 'La' Fils, Kashink

Kashink

Print . 47 x 37 cm Print . 18.5 x 14.6 inch

€140

Print, L'Ange, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print . 80 x 59 x 1 cm Print . 31.5 x 23.2 x 0.4 inch

€480

Print, Letter C, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€200

Print, Sin titulo, Max Ernst

Max Ernst

Print . 52 x 37 x 2 cm Print . 20.5 x 14.6 x 0.8 inch

€750

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, Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

Print . 48.5 x 60 cm Print . 19.1 x 23.6 inch

€650

Print, Untitled, Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

Print . 56 x 43 cm Print . 22 x 16.9 inch

€650

Print, King, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

Print . 50 x 38 cm Print . 19.7 x 15 inch

€400

Print, Purple, Lorenzo Indrimi

Lorenzo Indrimi

Print . 64 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.9 x 0 inch

€340

Print, Jacqueline Danan, Gen Paul

Gen Paul

Print . 36.6 x 27.8 x 0.1 cm Print . 14.4 x 10.9 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Purple, Lorenzo Indrimi

Lorenzo Indrimi

Print . 64 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.9 x 0 inch

€280

Print, Eloi-Vador I, Ed Moses

Ed Moses

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

€1,700

Print, Fish, Krystyna Jaszke

Krystyna Jaszke

Print . 33 x 24 cm Print . 13 x 9.4 inch

€200

Print, Green Cosmos, Eleni Zerva

Eleni Zerva

Print . 42 x 42 x 0.2 cm Print . 16.5 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

€350

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, Arcalia V, Modest Cuixart

Modest Cuixart

Print . 74 x 52 x 0.01 cm Print . 29.1 x 20.5 x 0 inch

€250

Print, Letter D, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€200

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, Arcalia VII, Modest Cuixart

Modest Cuixart

Print . 74 x 52 x 0.01 cm Print . 29.1 x 20.5 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Weik-Kei 2, Joan Duran

Joan Duran

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

€300

Print, Letter R, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€200

Print, Faces of Peace, SISC

SISC

Print . 84 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print . 33.1 x 23.6 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Women, Franco Gentilini

Franco Gentilini

Print . 52 x 67 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.5 x 26.4 x 0 inch

€280

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, Lithographie, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 47.8 x 38 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.8 x 15 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Untitled, Jose Luis Pascual

Jose Luis Pascual

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

€400

Print, Sans titre, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

Print . 56 x 38 cm Print . 22 x 15 inch

€400

Print, Muse, SISC

SISC

Print . 59 x 42 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.2 x 16.5 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Arcalia IX, Modest Cuixart

Modest Cuixart

Print . 74 x 52 x 0.01 cm Print . 29.1 x 20.5 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Sarasvati, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

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

€299

Print, Marat, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

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

€280

Print, Les yeux, Max Papart

Max Papart

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

€450

Print, Letter O, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€300

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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.