26/02/2026
This has bugged me for years! Print V Reproduction. Please stop telling your clients one thing and selling them another.
Many artists use the word “print” when in fact they are selling 'reproductions". There is an important distinction between the two.
A print is an original artwork created through a printmaking method such as etching, lithography, or screen printing. Each print is considered an original because the artwork is made for that process.
A fine art reproduction is a high‑quality, archival copy of an existing painting printed on an inkjet printer. It captures the colour, detail, and character of the original so collectors can enjoy the artwork at a more accessible price, while the original remains unique.
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A print and a fine art reproduction both let you share an artwork beyond the original, but they differ in how they’re made, how close they are to the artist’s hand, and how collectors perceive thei...