Wallpaper - Greetings from Colorado Cowboys - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Colorado Cowboys wallpaper brings the vintage spirit of Americana to the wall with a scenic 1940s screenprint postcard look. Originally published by The Tichnor Brothers, the design features two horsemen paused on a rocky outcrop dotted with desert shrubs, gazing out towards a distant flat-topped mountain. With its soft sky blue backdrop, warm desert ochres, and retro halftone texture, this wallpaper mural introduces a distinctive visual narrative to a room. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers an easy-to-hang focal point for characterful interiors.

In the room

We see this mural wallpaper working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full scenic landscape and horizontal perspective have space to unfold. In a living room or vacation home, positioning the wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa lets the dramatic mountain silhouette and horses remain fully visible above the furniture line.

Because the composition naturally draws the eye from right to left following the cowboy’s gesture, it creates a sense of openness across the room. The balance of warm sandstone foreground and open blue sky prevents the design from overwhelming the space, making it an engaging feature wall that adds depth without feeling visually heavy.

Styling it

To complement the nostalgic Americana look, we would pair this design with natural materials and relaxed, mid-century or rustic furnishings. Warm timber pieces in medium wood tones, such as oak or teak, resonate naturally with the golden ochre rocks in the print. For seating, distressed tan leather or earthy woven upholstery creates a comfortable, grounded atmosphere that complements the Western character.

We suggest keeping decorative accessories intentional and understated. Simple ceramic vessels, brushed bronze lighting, and clean-lined furniture prevent the room from feeling like a themed set, allowing the artistic character of the screenprint motif to stand as the primary statement.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on soft sky blue and dusty mountain purples, contrasted with earthy sandstone, warm ochre, and desert greens. When choosing paint colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, picking up the lighter sky tones or an off-white creates a bright, cohesive perimeter.

For a richer, moodier interior, deeper accents drawn from the print work remarkably well. Consider styling nearby surfaces with warm terracotta, muted olive green, or deep saddle brown on doors and architectural trims to echo the rugged desert scenery.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Ordering custom dimensions helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed rolls.

Every design is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We ensure our mural wallpapers are straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible solutions well suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.