facsimile - An exact copy or reproduction, as of a document. A method of transmitting images or printed matter by electronic means, usually by telephone. Also, an image transmitted this way, commonly called a fax.
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FACSIMILE SIGNED - photo-mechanically reproduced artist's signature applied to a print. These signatures look hand signed, but upon closer examination reveal a composition of tiny dots that are indicative of its unoriginal status.
Facsimile of sample published with genuine Bodoni types by the Officina Bodoni in 1925. The font shown is the digital Bodoni Monotype ca. 1999.
Didot type Revival designed in 1991 by Adrian Frutiger for Linotype foundry.
Facsimile
An exact COPY.
Fake
A copy of an existing work of art or a work done in careful imitation of a well-known artist's style. Distinguished from a COPY or studio version because the intention is to deceive.
Facsimile of a Page of Illuminated Manuscript with the Crucifix Designed into an Ornate Letter T Giclee Print
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Facsimile: An identical copy.
Fake: Copy of a work of art made with the intention of pretending to be the original. or by the original artist.
Facsimile Signed:
The artist's signature is photo-mechanically reproduced and applied to the print. These signatures tend to look hand signed, but upon closer examination reveal a composition of tiny dots that are indicative of its unoriginal status.
Antiqua A facsimile of Nicholas Jensons roman type used in Venice circa 1470. ... The Latin alphabet, also called the Roman alphabet, is the most widely used alphabetic writing system in the world today. ...
of Leonardo da Vinci, which was first noticed by Venturi in 1797, and has since been published in facsimile in vol. ii. of J. G. F. RavaissonMollien's reproductions of the MSS. in the Institut de France at Paris (MS. D, fol. 8 recto).
After this, its fame was assured and Waterhouse wasted no time in marketing facsimiles of the jewel. Fortunately, the Tara brooch was worthy of its reputation.
The spelling and punctuation in Moses' text, which was printed in a facsimile of her handwriting, were not altered for publication. This caused the artist grave embarrassment, as did the book's title.
Mexico, Aztec, Codex Borbonicus (facsimile consisting of the 14th folio); the original Codex Borbonicus c. 1507, or perhaps between 1522 and 1540, 15 1/2 x 15 5/8 inches, Bibliotheque de l'Assemblee Nationale, Paris.
Edward Hopper : A Journal of His Work. A fascinating facsimile of Hopper's journals, from sketches of his compositions to painting sales information.
A mechanically produced copy of an original work of art; not to be confused with an original print or art print. A reproduction is a copy or facsimile of an original work.
The elaboration of twenty gouached-paper cutouts with a view to facsimile reproduction was in full accord with Matisse's enthusiasms of the moment.
 See also: Painting, Movement, Reproduction, Sculpture, Expression
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