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  • Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
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Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Coffee Mug

Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Coffee Mug

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Vasily Polenov - At the Genisaret Lake 1888 - Black Mug Design

This design reproduces Vasily Polenov's 1888 landscape At the Genisaret Lake, a quiet view of open water and shoreline painted in the closing decades of the nineteenth century.

Visual Elements & Composition

The lake fills the centre of the scene, and the eye settles on its surface before drifting toward the land. Polenov builds the picture from natural tones and atmospheric hues, so the water, sky and distant shore melt into one another rather than sitting in hard-edged bands. The brushwork is fine and deliberate, with soft gradations that give the view depth and a sense of light moving across the lake. There is no text or numerals; the image is entirely landscape.

Meaning & Symbolism

The painting is a representative work of late nineteenth-century landscape practice, when artists sought to render nature with careful observation and restraint. Its subject is the lake itself, a place of stillness rather than drama. The mood is tranquil and contemplative, and the picture asks the viewer to linger, which is why it reads so well as an image of the art-historical tradition it belongs to.

Life Around the Cup

A mug is a object you turn in your hand, so the landscape unfolds in stages. Lift it for the first sip and the lake comes into view; rotate it and the shoreline and light carry on around the curve. The handle sits on one side of the scene, leaving the painted water uninterrupted. Each morning's coffee becomes a few minutes spent with a nineteenth-century landscape, and for anyone who loves fine art, it is a cheeky way to bring a museum-quiet view into the kitchen.

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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.