National Railway Station Restaurant, Vienna X, Josef Pohl (Restaurant Staatsbahnhof, Wien X, Josef Pohl) 1911

This small, charming postcard, National Railway Station Restaurant, Vienna X, Josef Pohl, was made by Gustav Kalhammer. Look how he’s captured the space with simple lines and colors! I can imagine Kalhammer sitting in a corner booth, sketching away as trains come and go. The tiles rising up the walls are such a cool, refreshing green against the warm woods and browns. And those little flower arrangements on each table—they remind me of Morandi's still lifes, all quiet and contemplative, yet full of subtle color. Maybe Kalhammer was thinking about the simple pleasures of life while making this. Think about how the light filters through the windows, casting shadows and highlighting the texture of the walls and furniture. What’s amazing is how much atmosphere he creates. It's a space that invites you to linger, to daydream, to just be. The painting reminds us that art isn't just about grand gestures; it's about noticing the small, everyday moments and finding beauty in the ordinary.