What Is Artwork Scanning?
Artwork scanning creates high-quality digital images of paintings, drawings, prints, maps, posters and other two-dimensional works for preservation, research, reproduction and access.
Artwork capture is not simply document scanning at a higher resolution. The method has to preserve colour, fine detail, surface information, scale and the character of the original while avoiding unnecessary handling.
Artwork scanning
The capture method should be selected around the original object, its condition and the purpose of the digital master. Suitable material may be captured with a WideTEK 36 ART, reprographic camera system or flatbed solution, while delicate, oversized or surface-sensitive work may require a non-contact approach.
Materials and considerations
Paintings
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Drawings
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Prints and engravings
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Maps and plans
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Posters
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Illustrations
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Key considerations
- Paintings
- Drawings
- Prints and engravings
- Maps and plans
- Posters
- Illustrations
Need an artwork scanning specification?
We can assess the size, material, condition and intended use of your artwork or visual collection and recommend an appropriate capture method and digital output.