(pronounced zhee-clay), a term used for high-quality fine art reproductions. A giclée print is created using: High-resolution digital images of an artwork or photograph. Professional inkjet printersArchival-quality pigment inks. Premium papers or canvas designed for long-term durability. What makes a giclée different? Compared with ordinary posters or standard inkjet prints, giclée prints typically offer: Higher color accuracy and smoother gradients. Greater detail and sharpness. Longer lifespan (often decades to over a century under proper display conditions). Archival materials that resist fading. Common uses: Artists and photographers often sell: Original artwork, Limited-edition, giclée prints, Open-edition giclée prints. This allows collectors to purchase a high-quality reproduction at a lower cost than the original piece. How to identify one: A genuine giclée print is usually: Printed with pigment-based archival inks. Produced on fine art paper or canvas. Accompanied by information about the printing process, edition size, or authenticity. Origin of the term: The word giclée comes from a  french verb meaning “to spray” or “to squirt,” referring to the way inkjet printers apply tiny droplets of ink. In short, a giclée print is a museum-quality inkjet reproduction of artwork or photography, made with archival inks and materials for exceptional color and longevity.