Wallpaper - Greetings from the Race Track - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from the Race Track wallpaper captures the lively spirit of vintage American horse racing in a classic screenprint postcard style by The Tichnor Brothers. The scene illustrates the bustling grandstand at Oak Lawn Race Track in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, topped with waving American flags and filled with cheering spectators. Along the right side, thoroughbreds charge across the dirt track framed by tall pine trees, set against a soft sky with warm pastel clouds. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings authentic mid-century character and nostalgic charm directly to your wall.

In the room

Because the motif is designed as an expansive scenic view, we recommend giving this wall mural a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full panorama can unfold. In a living room, it works wonderfully as a focal feature behind a sofa or along a main entertaining wall, creating depth and a sense of nostalgic storytelling. The horizontal movement of the racing horses and the grandstand architecture naturally draws the eye across the space. The design holds up well in rooms with balanced natural daylight, where the detailed crowd work and the contrast between the pine greens and dusty track can be appreciated.

Styling it

To let the detailed narrative of the mural take center stage, we suggest styling the surrounding space with classic, tailored furniture pieces rather than overly ornate decor. Warm wood finishes, such as rich walnut or dark oak, resonate naturally with the earthy tones of the dirt track and the architectural lines of the grandstand. For upholstered seating, muted leather or textured woven fabrics in deep green, warm brown, or off-white help ground the room while echoing the vintage sporting aesthetic. Keep wall accents minimal around the mural to let the historic postcard illustration remain the primary focus.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a palette rooted in pine greens, warm earthy browns, soft sky blues, and muted architectural whites, accented by subtle touches of red in the flags and pastel tones in the clouds. When choosing surrounding wall colors, we recommend soft warm whites, gentle cream, or subtle warm greys to keep the adjacent surfaces understated. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, pulling a deep forest green or a warm taupe from the trees and track can create an elegant, cohesive transition across neighboring trims or cabinetry.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives each piece a refined finish. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer an easy way to transform your interior with distinct, high-impact design.