What is a Giclee?
Giclee fine art print refers to a machine-made reproduction using
the latest and most sophisticated ink-jet technology. The name comes from the French word
GICLEE (pronounced Zhee-Clay) that means "spray." In this printing
method, the media is carried by a
spinning roller while infinitely small pixels of rich, vibrant
archival inks are sprayed on it at a very high speed. This renders an
amazingly smooth and consistent image true to the original painting, a superb
quality fine art reproduction.
What about durability?
The latest inks offer up to 100 years light-fastness and UV-resistance under museum archival conditions. It is recommended, however, that your Giclee Print be framed under glass or acrylic to protect it from moisture and other environmental hazards. As with any artwork, it should never be placed where it will be exposed to direct sunlight.