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  • Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Broadway from the Post Office (Wall Street) - oil on canvas c1909 ss - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Broadway from the Post Office (Wall Street) - oil on canvas c1909 ss - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Broadway from the Post Office (Wall Street) - oil on canvas c1909 ss - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Broadway from the Post Office (Wall Street) - oil on canvas c1909 ss - Color Changing Mug 11oz

Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Broadway from the Post Office (Wall Street) - oil on canvas c1909 ss - Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Broadway from the Post Office (Wall Street) - Color Morphing Mug Design

Colin Campbell Cooper's oil on canvas looks down Broadway toward Wall Street, where the Singer Building rises through a haze of golden light.

Visual Elements & Composition

The painting is built on warm tones: golden yellow and amber sunlight pour across the street, while urban grey and soft blue hold the shadows and the upper sky. Broadway recedes in a sweeping diagonal, pulling the eye from the foreground crowds toward the distant tower. Steam drifts through the air and softens the edges of the buildings, so the scene reads as light and motion rather than hard lines. The Singer Building, the tallest structure in the world at the time, anchors the composition at its far end.

Meaning & Symbolism

Painted circa 1909, the work belongs to the American Impressionist movement, which Cooper practised with a focus on light, texture, and the pulse of city life. It records New York in a period of rapid growth, when skyscrapers were redefining the skyline and the street was becoming a stage for commerce and ambition. The golden haze and rising steam turn that expansion into something atmospheric rather than mechanical, so the city appears both monumental and alive.

Cupped in the Hand, Read Over Coffee

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the painting unfolds in pieces as you rotate it, the way a street reveals itself one block at a time. The picture is faint when the cup is cold and comes into view as hot coffee is poured in, which suits a scene built around sunlight and steam. Each morning the city rises out of the cup, a small window onto the Broadway that once looked up at the Singer Building.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.