What Is a Giclée Print?
Quick Answer: A giclée print is a high-quality, modern reproduction created using archival pigment inks and fine art paper. At Adirondack Retro, giclée prints are produced from carefully digitized historic originals to provide museum-quality reproductions for decorative display.
Unlike antique prints and vintage advertisements—which are authentic original paper artifacts—giclée prints are newly produced reproductions. They are created using advanced large-format inkjet printing technology designed to achieve exceptional color accuracy, detail, and longevity.
Adirondack Retro’s giclée prints are professionally digitized from rare originals in our archives, then color-corrected and printed on acid-free fine art paper using archival pigment inks. This process allows customers to enjoy historic imagery in a wide range of sizes while preserving the original artifacts.
How Giclée Prints Differ from Original Prints
- Giclée Prints: Modern reproductions created for display using archival materials.
- Antique Prints: Authentic original prints produced in the 18th to early 20th centuries.
- Vintage Ads: Authentic original magazine advertisements printed during their historical period.
Giclée prints are ideal for customers seeking historic imagery with modern durability, flexibility in sizing, and a lower price point—while clearly distinct from original antique and vintage paper.
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