Man and Woman at a Café — Leonetto Cappiello (1900)
Belle Époque sparkle in a single glance. At a lamplit café table, a poised couple leans into conversation—hats, gloves, and the glow of glasses—captured with the crisp silhouettes and poster-bright clarity that made Leonetto Cappiello a star of Parisian graphic art.
Why it captivates
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Poster-age punch — bold contours and flat colour that read beautifully at scale.
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Parisian mood — café culture distilled into elegance and light.
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Graphic balance — a clean, symmetrical arrangement that anchors a room.
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Timeless style — Belle Époque glamour with modern minimalism.
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Conversation starter — design history and nightlife in one striking image.
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Statement artwork — perfect for dining rooms, bars, studies, and living spaces.
What you’ll see
A seated couple at a small round table: refined hats and gloves, reflective glassware, and softly lit faces set against a simplified backdrop. Up close: tidy outlines and lithographic grain. From a step back: calm geometry, warm glow, effortless chic.
A richer historical frame
Around 1900, Parisian posters reshaped visual culture—clear forms, limited palettes, and instant legibility for the street. Cappiello, later dubbed the “father of modern advertising,” brought theatrical flair to everyday scenes like the café, turning urban life into graphic poetry.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
626 × 841 mm (approx. 24.65 × 33.11 in)
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Orientation: Portrait
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Aspect ratio: ~0.744 : 1
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Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom mat, or a custom 626 × 841 mm frame
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Framing tips:
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Classic look: cut the mat window to ~622 × 837 mm for a neat 2–3 mm overlap.
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Contemporary look: float-mount in an A0 frame for a clean gallery reveal.
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Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Man and Woman at a Café |
| Artist | Leonetto Cappiello |
| Date | 1900 |
| Historical Context | Belle Époque Parisian café culture rendered in bold, modern poster style |
| Print Size | 626 mm (W) × 841 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Poster-art lovers & Francophiles
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Design minimalists seeking graphic elegance
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Collectors & stylists curating warm, urbane interiors
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Gift-givers celebrating new homes, anniversaries, or bar makeovers
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Pour a little Paris into your space—order your fine-art print of Man and Woman at a Café today.
