Giclee Explanations:

Giclée prints are high-quality fine art prints. This new process uses
detailed digital scans, pigmented archival ink, precision color control,
and technically advanced ink-jet printing to create reproductions of
paintings. The prints normally have a coating that resists ultraviolet
light, protects the inks and canvas, and allows gentle cleaning with a
soft, damp cloth (test un-shown area). Giclée prints are expected to
last over 50 years without fading.

Giclee refers to a category of collectible fine art similar to lithographs
and serigraphs. In the giclee process a fine stream of ink (more than 
four million droplets per second) is sprayed onto archival watercolor
paper. Each piece of paper is carefully hand mounted onto a drum that
rotates during printing. Exact calculation of hue, value and density 
direct the ink from four nozzels. This produces a combination of 512
chromatic changes with over three million colors possible of highly 
saturated, non-toxic water-based permanent ink. Since no screens are
used in Giclee printing, the reproductions have a higher resolution than
lithographs and the dynamic color range is greater than serigraphy. 
Giclee fine art reproductions are recognized as "the next best thing to 
owning original artwork" and they can be found on display in the world's
finest museums and art galleries.

Note: On vintage images- although the giclee process is remarkable, it
can be no better than the painting's printing file. On antique art, its often
deterioated through the years and the image file must be "touched up"
as the giclee process is so fine that you can see the damage. Sadly many
fine works have been lost or destroyed and the imagery left behind does
not have the fine pixels that are possible now. This means some images can
appear a bit fuzzy in larger sizes. Production companies are doing all they
can to provide the best image possible of these often over 100 years old
artworks of our Lord. Enjoy!