• Poster of a man lounging in an ornate Viennese café setting on a floral bench at a table titled Viennese Café The Man of Letters by Moriz Jung, framed and displayed in home decor
  • Poster of a man lounging in an ornate Viennese café setting on a floral bench at a table titled Viennese Café The Man of Letters by Moriz Jung, with black aluminium frame on white background
  • Poster of a man lounging in an ornate Viennese café setting on a floral bench at a table titled Viennese Café The Man of Letters by Moriz Jung, framed and displayed in modern living room decor
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The Man of Letters Poster

The Man of Letters Poster

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Viennese Café: The Man of Letters (Wiener Café: Der Litterat) (1911) by Moriz Jung

This striking poster captures the whimsical spirit and satirical wit of Moriz Jung, a celebrated member of the Wiener Werkstätte, making it a unique conversation piece that brings the charm and sophistication of early 20th-century Vienna into your living space.

Our posters are printed on thick (230gsm) acid-free matte art paper, using a long-lasting UV-resistant ink. We also offer the option of printing on textured canvas (300gsm), more flexible and resistant. Our frames are made of either light and resistant aluminium, or solid wood. More details in our FAQ

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About the Artist

Moriz Jung was an Austrian illustrator and graphic designer closely associated with the Wiener Werkstätte, a pioneering collective that transformed Viennese visual culture in the early 20th century. Working in the years leading up to the First World War, Jung contributed to a new language of poster art that combined wit, clarity, and a modern sense of style. His work remains highly regarded among collectors of early European vintage advertising posters and admirers of Secession-era design.

Jung's posters often captured the spirit of urban life, observing the habits and rituals of Vienna with a keen, humorous eye. His ability to distill character and atmosphere into graphic form set him apart within the vibrant creative scene of his time.

The Artwork

Created in 1911, The Man of Letters reflects the intellectual life of Vienna, where cafés served as gathering places for writers, thinkers, and artists. The artwork evokes a world in which reading and correspondence were central to daily existence, and where public spaces became stages for the performance of intellect and identity. This poster is both a tribute to the role of the written word in shaping modern life and a document of a city that valued design as an everyday experience.

As a product of its era, the piece also illustrates how print media and graphic design influenced the way people engaged with culture, news, and ideas in early 20th-century Vienna.

Style & Characteristics

The composition features a solitary figure seated at a café table, drawn with bold, confident lines and simplified shapes characteristic of the Wiener Werkstätte style. Large areas of grey and black define the space, while touches of yellow, red, and blue provide visual interest and a playful accent. The use of negative space enhances the clarity and immediacy of the image, making it striking from a distance.

The overall mood is sophisticated and subtly humorous, capturing the urbane atmosphere of Viennese café society. This aesthetic makes the poster an appealing choice for those interested in classic art and early modernist graphic design.

In Interior Design

This vintage café poster brings an air of cultured conversation to studies, libraries, dining rooms, or offices. It complements both modernist interiors and more eclectic spaces, pairing well with mid-century furniture or classic wood accents.

To echo the artwork's palette, consider incorporating soft greys and neutrals with small pops of primary color in your decor. Displayed as a vertical piece, it also fits seamlessly among vertical posters in a hallway or reading nook.