Cafés provided a space where leading figures in their respective fields gathered to exchange opinions and information. Artists in particular engaged in animated exchanges and influenced one another. Café culture was at the heart of the Vienna art scene and played a crucial role in artists’ sharing of ideas regardless of the genres in which they orked.

Many Viennese artists were able to work steadily due to active art patronage. Cafés allowed patrons and talented artists to meet naturally. Wealthy individuals across various fields enthusiastically supported young artists, providing them with the means to create distinctive oeuvres. Some of these artists presented drawings to express their gratitude toward their patrons.