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What is the difference between a giclee and a print?

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What is the difference between a giclee and a print?
A giclee, pronounced “zhee'clay”, is a type of print. Unlike other prints, a giclee is created using pigments rather than dyes. Additionally, it is the only fine art print to be made using an inkjet printer.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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"Head in the Clouds" Framed Giclee Print
By Amy Smith
Located in West Hollywood, CA
where she found inspiration, mentors, and support in the Street Art community. In her Collage Portrait
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Giclée

"Wrapped Up" Contemporary Figurative Hand Embellished Giclée with Frame
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Wrapped Up" is a framed hand-embellished giclée print by George Charriez, depicting a seated
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Giclée

"Loves Reach" Contemporary Crowd Abstract Architecture Framed Giclee on Canvas
By Craig Alan
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Loves Reach" is a framed giclée print on canvas by Craig Alan, depicting a crowd of figures
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giclée

Stella and Star Cowgirl Rodeo Western Art Framed Giclee Reproduction on Paper
Located in Whitefish, MT
Fine Art Paper, framed and under UV Cyro Acrylic. 40" x 40" (framed). Edition #8/195 Nancy Dunlop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Giclée, Archival Paper

"Giclee"
By Fanch (Francois Ledan)
Located in Warren, NJ
Frame: 20.5 x 20 x 1.5 Picture: 12 x 11.5 Picture has crackling Frame is in fair condition
Category

Early 2000s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Giclée

Triple Creek Colts Framed Giclée on Canvas Colorful Running Horses Western Art
Located in Whitefish, MT
"Triple Creek Colts" by Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey, 40" x 50" Limited Edition Giclée on Canvas. Edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Animal Prints

Materials

Giclée, Canvas

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