Mona Nissa by Svetà MARLIER - Digigraphy

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The Digigraphy process Digitisation

• The original work (oil painting or watercolour) is scanned in very high definition in a specialised laboratory.
• Contactless scanning tables are used.
• The work is carried out by professionals in the presence of the artist.
• A digital file is obtained for further processing.

Colour correction or "Chromie"

• The artist reworks the digital file using editing software.
• White balance, colour balance, light and contrast levels are adjusted.
• The aim is to achieve the best possible colour match with the original.

Test phases

• The file is sent to a certified Digigraphy laboratory.
• Test strips are printed on the chosen medium (often a specially primed canvas).
• The artist checks the print by comparing it directly with the original work.
• Several adjustments and tests are usually necessary.

Artist proofs

• Three artist's proofs (EA1, EA2, EA3) are printed as special editions.
• These tests allow for final adjustments to be made.
• They are either kept by the artist or sold as "special editions".

The final impression

• The first prints are produced by the laboratory.
• Each print is signed and numbered by hand by the artist.
• A certificate of authenticity accompanies each reproduction.
• The print has two signatures: that of the original work (printed) and that of the print (handwritten).