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What is a color lithograph?

Color Lithograph

A work of art done in color made by drawing on fine grained porous limestone or on a zinc plate and applying greasy ink, which will adhere only to the drawn lines. Dampened paper is applied to the stone and is rubbed over with a special press to make the final work.

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