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Lithograph

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Definition: Lithography is a printmaking process in which an image is drawn onto a flat stone or metal plate with a greasy substance, then chemically treated so that ink adheres only to the drawn areas. Paper is then pressed onto the surface to create a print.

Lithographs can be produced in black and white or color, and are known for their fluid lines, tonal range, and ability to replicate hand-drawn textures. The process was widely used by 19th-century artists and remains a fine art staple today. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Robert Rauschenberg produced many lithographs during their careers.

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