May have a photographic quality. Edges of image are usually straight and mechanical with no embossing. Dot pattern can sometimes be seen in light or pale area of color. A painting or other type of original art is photographed and the image is separated onto four aluminum plates. This is the most common method of commercial printing.
Most reproductions show characteristics of original art processes.
They, look like oil paintings, watercolors, drawings etc. If the image is perfectly printed and has mechanical edges, it's probably a reproduction When looked at through a 20X magnifying glass, a distinctive dot pattern will appear. Inks will appear flat and with no texture. If the print is hand signed and the edition is over 300, it's probably a reproduction. This is same process as described under original prints, however a painting or other original artwork is photographed and the image is separated onto separate screens.