Prints and Multiples

Prints and multiples are methods used by artists to produce images in editions, often for wider distribution or affordability. A print is a single image created through techniques like etching, lithography, or screen printing. When an artist makes more than one identical or similar print, these are called multiples. Each print in an edition is numbered and signed by the artist, ensuring its authenticity. While a print is one piece, multiples refer to a set of identical copies. This process allows artists to share their work more broadly while maintaining control over the original's quality and edition size.