lithographer

[li-thog-ruh-fer]

noun

1. a person who works at lithography.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithographer¹

First recorded in 1675–85; lithograph(y) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

A painter of the late Victorian period from Camden Town in London, Smith began as a lithographer before switching to painting.

From BBC

The son of a Zapotec tanner and shoemaker, he worked as a painter, photographer, lithographer, engraver, sculptor, ceramist and tapestry designer, all while developing a reputation as a fiery defender of Oaxacan tradition.

From Washington Post

Also on display: “Grafton Tyler Brown: Exploring California,” featuring works by the 19th century painter, graphic designer and lithographer; and “Brody Albert: Strata,” featuring three installations by the L.A.-based artist.

From Los Angeles Times

She died just hours after her husband of 72 years, the painter, lithographer and sculptor Gerson Leiber, 96, died, both of heart attacks.

From Seattle Times

In that case, the owners of the post-mortem rights of the Three Stooges sued a celebrity lithographer, Gary Saderup, for selling T-shirts bearing the comedy trio’s images.

From New York Times