Original An original work of art is the source from which all copies, reproductions, or translations are made. It is the physical piece of artwork which was created from the hand of the artist.

Limited edition (LE) A limited edition print is one in which a limit is placed on the number of impressions pulled in order to create a scarcity of the print. Limited editions are usually numbered and are often signed. Open edition (OE) A series of artwork in an art edition that has an unlimited number of copies. Can be signed or unsigned, but not numbered. Signed Edition (SE) A series of artwork in an art edition that has an unlimited number of copies. Signed by the artist, but not numbered.

Artist's proofs (AP) Traditionally, when limited editions are published by a gallery, the edition is sold exclusively by the gallery. However, the artist is given a small number of prints for his own personal use, usually 10% of the number of limited editions. Thus, this edition is labeled "Artist's Proofs" (A/P).

Remarqué (RM) Remarqué limited edition prints have an original small hand-drawn sketch or painting by the artist in the margin, usually positioned next to the signature or edition number. This feature increases the value of the edition.

Lithograph Prints taken from a drawing done from a polished limestone or zinc or aluminum plate.
The drawing is done with greasy crayons, pens, or pencils. A solution containing gum arabic and dilute nitric acid is washed on the stone (or plate). This solution fixes the design in place. The entire plate surface is washed with water and then inked. Print paper is applied and sent through a press, transferring the image of the stone (or plate) to the paper.

Offset Lithograph Four-color lithographic print from an offset press. Can be an open edition, limited edition or poster. Lithographic technique in which ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber roller, and then on to paper.