Wallpaper - Greetings from a Ship - Screenprint Postcard

Created from a vintage 1930s design by The Tichnor Brothers, our Greetings from a Ship wallpaper captures a peaceful maritime scene at dusk. A multi-masted sailing ship rests on calm water beneath an atmospheric sky lit with glowing saffron, orange, and deep wine-toned clouds. In the foreground, dark green foliage and a coastal fence anchor the view, giving the screenprint-inspired landscape depth and vintage charm. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the composition has an expansive horizon line and rich contrast, we see this working particularly well across a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full seascape can unfold. In a living room, placing this design behind a low sofa keeps the ship and glowing evening sky clearly in view. It is also well suited to a guest room or a coastal vacation home, where the quiet water and warm sunset palette bring a cozy, welcoming mood to the space. If you have lower ceilings or darker corners, pairing the mural with warm lamplight highlights the saffron and amber tones across the sky.

Styling it

The vintage screenprint aesthetic pairs naturally with heritage, coastal, or classic interior styles. To let the scenic narrative remain the focal point, we suggest balancing the wall with furniture that has clean, grounded silhouettes rather than busy profiles.

Warm wood furniture, such as stained oak or mid-toned walnut, harmonizes effortlessly with the darker elements along the shoreline. We also like pairing this design with textured upholstery in muted linen or deep navy, which echoes the maritime character without feeling themed. Matte dark metal or antique brass lighting fixtures complement the 1930s print feel nicely.

Color combinations

The artwork features an evocative palette of saffron yellow, glowing orange, and deep aubergine in the sky, balanced by slate blue water and forest green foreground trees.

When choosing colors for adjoining walls, woodwork, and larger decorative elements, we suggest pulling from these deeper tones. A muted, dusky blue or warm charcoal on surrounding walls gives the room an intimate feel, while an off-white with warm undertones keeps the overall space lighter and allows the sunset colors to stand out in high contrast. Muted olive and dark pine greens also work well for trim or accents, picking up on the foreground landscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.