Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chromolithograph
noun
/ˌkrōməˈliTHəˌgräf/
Definition
A chromolithograph is a type of printing process that uses multiple colors to create a detailed image or design.
Examples
- The museum displayed a stunning chromolithograph of a landscape from the late 1800s.
- Many vintage books include chromolithographs that capture the beauty of the era’s art style.
- She collected chromolithographs featuring exotic birds, each one more colorful than the last.
Meaning
It is primarily used for producing vibrant and colorful prints, often seen in posters and illustrations from the 19th century.
Synonyms
- color print
- lithograph
