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  • Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Fifth Avenue, New York City - oil on burlap 1906 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Fifth Avenue, New York City - oil on burlap 1906 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Fifth Avenue, New York City - oil on burlap 1906 - Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Fifth Avenue, New York City - oil on burlap 1906 - Color Changing Mug 11oz

Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Fifth Avenue, New York City - oil on burlap 1906 - Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937) Fifth Avenue, New York City - oil on burlap 1906 - Color Morphing Mug Design

This American Impressionist painting by Colin Campbell Cooper shows Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1906, looking north between 33rd and 34th Streets, and it puts a whole stretch of Manhattan street life into a single frame.

Visual Elements & Composition

The scene is built on urban tones, with the street receding toward the viewer's far edge and the buildings rising in loose, layered masses. Cooper handles light the way Impressionists did, blurring edges and letting colour sit in soft patches rather than hard outlines. The painting is made in oil on burlap, and that coarse woven ground shows through the paint, giving the cityscape a grainy, tactile surface that suits its subject. The old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel anchors the view as its most prominent architectural presence.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Waldorf-Astoria stood on this site before the Empire State Building replaced it, so the painting now works as a record of a Manhattan that no longer exists. Cooper painted the city at a moment of rapid growth, when the skyline and the street were changing quickly, and the picture captures that early twentieth-century energy with a nostalgic eye. Its subject is less a single landmark than a sense of the metropolis in motion, seen through the soft, atmospheric language of American Impressionism.

Designed for the Hand and the Morning Cup

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the view of Fifth Avenue is never seen all at once. Each side of the cup offers a different stretch of the street, and the painting rewards a patient turn. The design is also a reveal: the scene is faint when the mug is cold and emerges as the cup warms. Pour in a hot drink and the avenue comes up through the surface, so the picture arrives gradually, the way a city does when you walk into it.

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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.