Wallpaper - Penn Waters - Screenprint Postcard

Our Penn Waters wallpaper brings the distinct visual character of mid-century screenprint postcards directly to the wall. Created in collaboration with vintage imagery from The Tichnor Brothers, the design features a winding blue river carving through warm patches of ochre, green, and earthy brown fields. On the left, a rocky overlook with red floral accents and green foliage frames a quiet seated figure beneath a tall pine, while the soft sky blends gentle blue and pale yellow tones. Printed to your exact dimensions, this PVC-free wallpaper mural features a subtle paper texture that complements the vintage screenprint aesthetic.

In the room

In a living room, dining room, or home library, we find this landscape mural works best on an open, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full scenic depth and horizon can unfold. Because the composition has a strong focal weight on the left with the rocky cliff and lone figure, positioning it behind a sofa, a low sideboard, or a dining table keeps the foreground elements visible while allowing the river to draw the eye across the room. It also suits a dedicated study or entryway, giving smaller transitional spaces an open, picturesque vista without feeling overly busy.

Styling it

We like pairing this design with interiors that lean into classic Americana, rustic, or mid-century styling.

• Low-profile furniture in warm woods such as walnut or rich oak echoes the earthy tones across the landscape while keeping sightlines clear.
• Upholstery in textured fabrics like woven cotton or muted wool complements the print-like aesthetic without competing with the scenic motif.
• Simple, unadorned architectural trim and clean-lined decor allow the painterly details of the riverbank and sky to remain the primary visual statement.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper balances cornflower blues in the water and sky with warm ochre yellows, grassy greens, earthy browns, and subtle touches of red along the foliage. For adjacent painted walls, soft neutral off-whites or muted warm greys work well to keep the overall atmosphere light and balanced. If you prefer deeper contrast, picking up the rich forest green or earthy brown for surrounding cabinetry, doors, or window trims frames the panoramic mural effectively.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, helping reduce unnecessary excess compared to standard rolls. We produce our mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in any room.