chro·mo·litho·graph
ˌkrō-mə-ˈli-thə-ˌgraf 
: a picture printed in colors from a series of lithographic stones or plates
chromolithograph
transitive verb
chro·mo·li·thog·ra·phy
¦krō-mə-li-¦thä-grə-fē
plural -es
: lithography adapted to printing in inks of various colors
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Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2020
Her movements are captured in a large 1897 chromolithograph for the Folies Bergère by Jules Cheret.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian, 20 Dec. 2017
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Noun
Arguably still the world’s most famous magician, Houdini is present throughout the exhibition; in addition to several of his chromolithograph ads, one of his straightjackets is on display.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2020
Her movements are captured in a large 1897 chromolithograph for the Folies Bergère by Jules Cheret.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian, 20 Dec. 2017
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“Chromolithograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromolithograph. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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