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, Piper, Pietro Morando

Pietro Morando

Print . 48.5 x 34 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.1 x 13.4 x 0 inch

€250

Print, Ratilly, Raoul Ubac

Raoul Ubac

Print . 63 x 55 cm Print . 24.8 x 21.7 inch

€700

Print, Herbst, Claude Gaveau

Claude Gaveau

Print . 56 x 75.5 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 29.7 x 0.1 inch

€400

Print, Shago 4, Ed Moses

Ed Moses

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

€1,500

Print, Joan prats, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

Print . 76 x 56 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.4 inch

€550

Print, Kafka 8, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 39 x 53.5 cm Print . 15.4 x 21.1 inch

€1,300

Print, 'Le' Mère, Kashink

Kashink

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

€140

Print, G6, Peter Klasen

G6

Peter Klasen

Print . 51 x 61 x 2 cm Print . 20.1 x 24 x 0.8 inch

€400

Print, The Fox, Enrico Benaglia

Enrico Benaglia

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

€240

Print, Sitges, James Bohary

James Bohary

Print . 68.5 x 56 cm Print . 27 x 22 inch

€600

Print, Samuraï en sacai, Shuz

Shuz

Print . 50 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

€90

Print, Islande I, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

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

€150

Print, Show Jumping, Victor Spahn

Victor Spahn

Print . 60 x 43 x 0.2 cm Print . 23.6 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€220

Print, Land 5, Yvon Taillandier

Yvon Taillandier

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

€190

Print, Shago 5, Ed Moses

Ed Moses

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

€1,500

Print, Untitled, Justyna Dorzak

Justyna Dorzak

Print . 24 x 30 cm Print . 9.4 x 11.8 inch

€120

Print, El Coyote, Hugues Micol

Hugues Micol

Print . 60.6 x 70 cm Print . 23.9 x 27.6 inch

€400

Print, Ciegos 1, Jorge Pombo

Jorge Pombo

Print . 54 x 75 cm Print . 21.3 x 29.5 inch

€450

Print, Mask, Franco Gentilini

Franco Gentilini

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

€480

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, Albert Gonzalo

Albert Gonzalo

Print . 96 x 67 cm Print . 37.8 x 26.4 inch

€450

Print, Untitled, Luis Fernández

Luis Fernández

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€222

Print, Le quatuor, Gen Paul

Gen Paul

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

€300

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.