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Artist's Proof |
In offset reproductions, artist's
proofs are additional prints not included in, but of the same quality
as, the regular edition. In original prints, artist's proofs are the
first prints pulled, which are the truest prints in the edition because
the plates and screens have not yet been worn down. Artist's
proofs are distinguished by the abbreviation "AP" and are
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Edition Size |
The total number of prints
printed, or pulled, of one particular image. Separate edition
sizes are recorded for the signed and numbered prints, artist's
proofs and printer's proofs.
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Giclee |
Giclees, or iris prints
as they are sometimes called, offer one of the highest degrees
of accuracy and richness of color available in any reproduction
technique, Giclees are printed by using inks, acrylics, or oil paints
in a highly technical process that prints images onto watercolor papers
and canvas surfaces that are acid free and archival.
A result of the marriage of art and modern technology,
a giclee faithfully reflects the vibrant color, rich detail and
lush texture of the original. Giclees are produced one at a time.
Depending on their size, this intricate printing process can
take up to an hour or more for each print. Afterward, giclees
are coated with a protective finish to further assure their longevity.
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Limited-Edition |
A reproduction of an original
work of art that is signed and sequentially numbered by the artist.
The total number of prints is fixed or limited by the artist or the
publisher.
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Open-Edition |
A reproduction of an original
work of art that is sometimes signed by the artist. The number of prints
published is not predetermined.
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Signed and Numbered
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Limited-edition prints that
have been signed and sequentially numbered by the artist. The artist's
signature is usually found in one of the lower corners of the print and
is accompanied by a number that looks like a fraction; the top number
indicates the number of the print and the bottom number indicates the
total number of prints in the edition.
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Canvas Transfer
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Canvas Transfer is a process where
the image is removed from a print, then transferred onto a canvas giving a look and
luster like an original print.
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