what is a lithograph artwork
Lithography (from Ancient Greek Î»Î¯Î¸Î¿Ï, lithos, meaning stone, and Î³ÏÎ¬ÏÎµÎ¹Î½, graphein, meaning to write) is a method of printing originally based on the immiscibility of oil and water. The printing is from a stone (lithographic limestone) or a metal plate with a smooth surface. It was invented in 1796 by German author and actor Alois Senefelder as a cheap method of publishing theatrical works. Lithography can be used to print text or artwork onto paper or other suitable material.