What Are Offset Reproductions?
An “Offset Reproduction” is the most common type of fine art print. Also known as “offset lithographs”, the process begins with the original painting being photographed and separated into 4 negatives; red, blue, yellow, and black. From the negatives, special light sensitive plates are created or burned for each color. The plates are fastened to drums on a printing press and partially submerged in the corresponding ink color. The inks are rolled onto the sheets of paper as theyre fed through the press. The majority of printing is done this way and is what most people refer to as “prints”. An offset lithograph is an entirely mechanical process.
