WordValelithograph
a print made from a design drawn on stone or metal
In more detail
1. (noun) a print made by a special process where an image is drawn on stone or metal with a greasy substance, then ink is applied so it sticks only to the drawn areas
2. (noun) a piece of art or picture created using this lithographic printing process
Examples
- The museum displayed a beautiful lithograph by a famous 19th-century artist.
- She created a lithograph of the harbor by drawing on a limestone plate.
How to use lithograph
Lithograph refers to both the artistic process and the finished product, most commonly used in art historical and collecting contexts. It describes a specific printmaking technique valued for its ability to capture fine detail and create multiple copies from a single stone or plate. The term is more specialized than the general word 'print' and often carries connotations of fine art rather than commercial reproduction.
Common phrases
- original lithograph
- hand-drawn lithograph
- limited edition lithograph
- signed lithograph
- color lithograph
- collect lithographs
Synonyms
print · engraving · impression · artwork · reproduction
Word family
lithographic · lithography · lithographer
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse lithography with other printmaking processes like etching or engraving, or mistakenly treat 'lithograph' as only referring to the technique rather than also the finished artwork itself.
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