Wallpaper - Greetings from the Pentagon - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from the Pentagon wallpaper presents an aerial view of the iconic five-sided landmark, rendered in the distinctive visual character of a mid-century postcard screenprint. Produced from vintage artwork by The Tichnor Brothers, the composition balances the geometric precision of the central building with sweeping highway loops, organized parking lots, and surrounding grassy lawns. The grounded palette combines earthy tones, army green, and warm road accents with the crisp white and slate gray structure of the complex itself. Produced custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design brings a graphic architectural identity to an accent wall.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a home office, study, or private library where its graphic order and historical character can anchor the space. Because the aerial view has a strong focal point at the center and detailed roadway curves across the edges, we would place this mural on a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall. Placing it behind a desk or a low credenza allows the full geometry of the Pentagon complex to remain visible across the room. In rooms with steady natural daylight, the contrasting white facade and deep army green lawns stand out clearly without overwhelming the room's proportions.

Styling it

To complement the mid-century print character of the artwork, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with tailored, architectural furnishings and clean silhouettes.

• Choose furniture in warm, mid-toned woods like teak or walnut, or painted metal with clean lines, which echo the mid-20th-century aesthetic of the original illustration.
• Keep surrounding upholstery and large textiles in understated solid weaves, allowing the intricate network of roads and architectural lines to hold the visual focus.
• Incorporate simple lighting with matte black or aged brass accents to complement the vintage illustration tones without adding competing visual noise.

Color combinations

The wallpaper's palette is grounded in army green, muted olive, and warm sandy roadway tones, set against the clean white and charcoal gray lines of the central complex, with a subtle hint of water blue in the lower corner. For adjacent walls and painted trim, we recommend soft off-whites, warm canvas tones, or a deep slate gray pulled directly from the building's roof facets. Muted forest green or olive accents on cabinetry or upholstery can also help extend the landscape tones naturally across the interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all of our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material during installation. Our mural wallpapers are printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that complements our designs. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers provide flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.