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  • Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
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Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Coffee Mug

Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Coffee Mug

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Franz Kopallik (1860-1931) Cathedral Square, Wien - Black Mug Design

This print shows Cathedral Square in Vienna as Franz Kopallik depicted it, with the city's architecture at the centre of the view.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition gives its attention to the buildings and the urban setting around the square rather than to incidental detail. The architectural elements dominate: their structure, their edges and their massing define the scene, and the open space of the square sits between them as the stage on which that architecture is seen. The design carries no text or numerals, so the eye moves from building to building and along the lines of the street.

Meaning & Symbolism

Cathedral Square is one of the central places of Vienna, and this view treats its buildings as heritage. The structures are the subject because they carry the history of the city. Kopallik, who lived from 1860 to 1931, belongs to the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, and the piece reflects that era's interest in recording the cityscapes of European capitals as they stood. Read together, the square becomes a record of a city's built past, its architecture and atmosphere preserved in a single view.

Turned in Your Hands

A mug is a small window you hold close and turn slowly, so the scene arrives in pieces: a rooftop line as you lift it, a facade as you rotate it toward the light. The image rewards that slow turning, letting the architecture reveal itself one section at a time over a morning coffee, tea or hot chocolate. It is a cheeky way to bring a slice of Viennese history into the daily routine.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.