Countersignature - Signature of someone other than the

artist that adds either additional authenticity or historical

value to a limited-edition print.

Dealers - Galleries, collectible shops or individuals who

carry and sell artwork. Authorized dealers are those who, by

signed agreement, carry and sell the artwork represented by

certain print publishers.

Diptych (dip'tik) - A painting done in two separate panels.

Each part is a complete work in itself, but when presented

together they form a larger fully integrated work.

Digital Print - A reproduction in which a digital file of an

original painting is printed by a special inkjet printer that

sprays ink directly onto the surface of a substrate. These

digital prints, sometimes called Giclées or iris prints, can

match the colors of the original with millions of possible

hues. (See Giclée)

Distributor - A person or company responsible for

marketing and selling prints and supplying prints to galleries.

Sometimes the publisher and distributor are the same entity.

Dry Mount - Framing method in which a print is fastened to

a stiff backing with non-liquid adhesive. Dry mounting is not

recommended for prints of any value.

Dry Point - A free-hand drawing scratched or engraved on

a metal plate with a sharp tool. The plate is inked and then

wiped to remove all ink except what remains within the cut

grooves. Paper is laid over the plate and the ink transferred

to it using rollers under high pressure. Dry points are often

incorrectly called "etchings".

Edition - The number of printed copies made of an original

work. The standard phrase "edition size" therefore refers to