{"id":394,"date":"2025-04-01T12:26:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T11:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imagecentre.com\/blogs\/?p=394"},"modified":"2025-10-16T10:34:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:34:31","slug":"the-history-of-giclee-printing-and-why-its-revolutionising-fine-art-reproduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imagecentre.com\/blogs\/2025\/04\/01\/the-history-of-giclee-printing-and-why-its-revolutionising-fine-art-reproduction\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Gicl\u00e9e Printing and Why It\u2019s Revolutionising Fine Art Reproduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700; padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;padding-right:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">The History of Gicl\u00e9e Printing and Why It\u2019s Revolutionising Fine Art Reproduction<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Art reproduction has undergone a huge transformation over the past&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-04-01T12:26:46+01:00\">1 April 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-982ec413 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e0e4babd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imagecentre.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image_Centre_giclee_printing_blog_photo_008.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imagecentre.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image_Centre_giclee_printing_blog_photo_008.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.imagecentre.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image_Centre_giclee_printing_blog_photo_008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.imagecentre.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image_Centre_giclee_printing_blog_photo_008-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.imagecentre.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image_Centre_giclee_printing_blog_photo_008-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-983c8176 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23c9fb8d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Fine art reproduction has undergone a <strong>huge transformation<\/strong> over the past few decades, thanks to advancements in digital printing technology. At the heart of this revolution is <strong>Gicl\u00e9e printing<\/strong>\u2014a high-quality, long-lasting printing method that has become the <strong>gold standard<\/strong> for artists and photographers worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">But where did Gicl\u00e9e printing come from, and why is it <strong>considered the best option<\/strong> for fine art reproduction today? In this guide, we explore the <strong>history, evolution, and impact<\/strong> of Gicl\u00e9e printing on the art world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>1. What is Gicl\u00e9e Printing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Before diving into its history, let\u2019s clarify what <strong>Gicl\u00e9e printing<\/strong> actually is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\"><strong>Gicl\u00e9e (pronounced &#8220;zhee-clay&#8221;)<\/strong> is a fine art printing method that uses <strong>high-resolution inkjet printers, pigment-based inks, and archival-quality paper or canvas<\/strong>. It produces prints that are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b819f40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong><strong>Common Threats to Gicl\u00e9e Prints:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Extremely detailed and colour-accurate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Fade-resistant for over 100 years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Used in galleries, museums, and exhibitions worldwide<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Compared to traditional <strong>offset lithography<\/strong> or standard inkjet printing, Gicl\u00e9e <strong>delivers museum-grade reproductions<\/strong> that preserve an artist\u2019s original vision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>2. The Origins of Gicl\u00e9e Printing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Gicl\u00e9e printing was <strong>invented in the early 1990s<\/strong> by <strong>Jack Duganne<\/strong>, a printmaker working for Nash Editions, one of the first fine art digital print studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b819f40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong><strong><strong>How It Started:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Duganne was searching for a way to produce <strong>high-quality digital prints<\/strong> from scanned artwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">He experimented with <strong>Iris inkjet printers<\/strong>, originally designed for proofing commercial prints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">The term <strong>\u201cGicl\u00e9e\u201d<\/strong>, derived from the French word <em>gicler<\/em> (meaning \u201cto spray\u201d), was coined to describe the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Early Gicl\u00e9e prints were primarily used for <strong>art reproduction<\/strong>, but as technology advanced, <strong>artists began embracing it as a new creative medium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>3. How Gicl\u00e9e Printing Evolved Over the Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Since its invention, <strong>Gicl\u00e9e printing has evolved significantly<\/strong>, making it <strong>more accessible and higher in quality<\/strong> than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b819f40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong><strong><strong>Key Milestones in Gicl\u00e9e Printing History:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>1990s<\/strong> \u2013 Early Gicl\u00e9e prints were created on <strong>Iris inkjet printers<\/strong>, but they suffered from <strong>fading issues<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>2000s<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Pigment-based inks replaced dye-based inks<\/strong>, making prints <strong>far more durable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>Today<\/strong> \u2013 Gicl\u00e9e printing now uses <strong>advanced 12-colour inkjet printers<\/strong> and <strong>archival-quality papers<\/strong>, producing <strong>stunning, long-lasting fine art prints<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">With these improvements, Gicl\u00e9e printing has become the <strong>go-to method<\/strong> for artists, photographers, and collectors worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>4. Why Gicl\u00e9e Printing is Revolutionising Fine Art Reproduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Gicl\u00e9e printing has completely changed how artists and photographers produce and sell their work. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-853b67d2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Unmatched Colour Accuracy &amp; Detail<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f Prints at <strong>300 DPI or higher<\/strong>, capturing even the finest brushstrokes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f Uses <strong>up to 12 ink colours<\/strong> (compared to just 4 in standard inkjet printers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f Ensures <strong>true-to-life colour reproduction<\/strong>\u2014perfect for fine art prints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b819f40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Incredible Longevity<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Pigment-based inks last over 100 years<\/strong> without fading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Archival-quality paper and canvas<\/strong> prevent yellowing or degradation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f Makes artwork <strong>suitable for galleries, collectors, and museums<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b819f40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Expands Opportunities for Artists<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">\u2714\ufe0f Artists can create <strong>limited edition prints<\/strong> without the cost of traditional lithography.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">\u2714\ufe0f Offers <strong>high profit margins<\/strong> as high-quality reproductions can be sold at premium prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">\u2714\ufe0f Reduces the need for mass production, allowing artists to print <strong>on demand<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">With these benefits, <strong>Gicl\u00e9e printing has made fine art more accessible and sustainable<\/strong> than ever before.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>5. Gicl\u00e9e Printing vs. Traditional Fine Art Printing Methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">To understand why Gicl\u00e9e printing has <strong>overtaken older printing techniques<\/strong>, let\u2019s compare it to other fine art reproduction methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Printing Method<\/th><th>Colour Accuracy<\/th><th>Longevity<\/th><th>Best Used For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Gicl\u00e9e Printing<\/strong><\/td><td>Exceptional (12-colour ink system)<\/td><td>100+ years (archival)<\/td><td>Fine art, photography, limited edition prints<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Offset Lithography<\/strong><\/td><td>Good (CMYK)<\/td><td>30-50 years<\/td><td>Large-scale commercial prints<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Screen Printing<\/strong><\/td><td>Good (hand-mixed inks)<\/td><td>50+ years<\/td><td>Posters, textiles, graphic prints<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Standard Inkjet Printing<\/strong><\/td><td>Poor (4-colour ink system)<\/td><td>5-10 years (fades quickly)<\/td><td>Low-cost home prints<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Clearly, <strong>Gicl\u00e9e printing offers the highest quality and longevity<\/strong>, making it <strong>the best choice for serious artists and collectors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>6. The Future of Gicl\u00e9e Printing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">With technology continuously evolving, <strong>Gicl\u00e9e printing is only getting better<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong><strong><strong>What\u2019s Next for Gicl\u00e9e Printing?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b819f40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Eco-friendly, sustainable printing materials<\/strong> (such as plant-based inks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Even higher-resolution printers<\/strong> for ultra-fine details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Smart printing technologies<\/strong> for faster, more precise colour matching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">As demand for <strong>high-quality, archival art prints grows<\/strong>, Gicl\u00e9e printing will remain <strong>at the forefront of fine art reproduction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>7. Where to Get High-Quality Gicl\u00e9e Prints in Bath<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">If you\u2019re an artist or photographer looking for <strong>professional Gicl\u00e9e printing in Bath<\/strong>, you need a <strong>trusted local print studio<\/strong> that specialises in fine art reproduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong><strong>At i<strong>magecentre.com<\/strong>, we offer:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b819f40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2705 <strong>Museum-grade Gicl\u00e9e prints<\/strong> on premium fine art papers and canvas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2705 <strong>High-resolution, pigment-based printing<\/strong> for stunning detail and colour accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2705 <strong>Expert advice<\/strong> to help you choose the best paper and printing options for your artwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\"><strong>Want to get started?<\/strong> Contact us today or visit our Bath studio to see samples and discuss your printing needs!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\">Gicl\u00e9e printing has completely <strong>transformed fine art reproduction<\/strong>, offering artists and photographers a <strong>high-quality, long-lasting, and profitable way to share their work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2705 <strong>Developed in the 1990s<\/strong>, Gicl\u00e9e printing has <strong>evolved into the gold standard<\/strong> for fine art prints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2705 <strong>Exceptional colour accuracy, longevity, and detail<\/strong> make it superior to other printing methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">\u2705 It has <strong>revolutionised the art world<\/strong>, enabling artists to sell <strong>affordable yet museum-quality prints<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6\"><strong>Ready to print your artwork in stunning detail?<\/strong> Get in touch with <strong>imagecentre.com<\/strong> today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Art reproduction has undergone a huge transformation over the past few decades&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":457,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The History of Gicl\u00e9e Printing and Why It\u2019s Revolutionising Fine Art Reproduction - Image Centre Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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