“Perhaps I should not have been a fisherman, he thought. But that was the thing that I was born for.”
— Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea
This high-quality literary art print captures the quiet strength and purpose found in one of Hemingway’s most powerful lines. Set against a soft nautical fish illustration in vintage blue, this piece blends rustic charm with literary elegance.
Perfect for fishermen, ocean lovers, or Hemingway fans, it makes a thoughtful gift for Father’s Day, birthdays, or retirement. Ideal for coastal homes, cabins, libraries, or offices, it brings a quiet reminder of purpose and calling to any space.
Perfect for:
✔ Fishermen and ocean lovers
✔ Literary gift for Hemingway fans
✔ Nautical home or beach decor
✔ Father's Day, retirement, or birthday gift
✔ Coastal cottage or reading nook art
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat
*** Looking for a downloadable file? You can order it here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/825353685
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Thank you for reading the description! Use the code "DESCRIPTION15" to receive 15% off your order of unframed prints.
“Perhaps I should not have been a fisherman, he thought. But that was the thing that I was born for.”
— Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea
This high-quality literary art print captures the quiet strength and purpose found in one of Hemingway’s most powerful lines. Set against a soft nautical fish illustration in vintage blue, this piece blends rustic charm with literary elegance.
Perfect for fishermen, ocean lovers, or Hemingway fans, it makes a thoughtful gift for Father’s Day, birthdays, or retirement. Ideal for coastal homes, cabins, libraries, or offices, it brings a quiet reminder of purpose and calling to any space.
Perfect for:
✔ Fishermen and ocean lovers
✔ Literary gift for Hemingway fans
✔ Nautical home or beach decor
✔ Father's Day, retirement, or birthday gift
✔ Coastal cottage or reading nook art
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat
*** Looking for a downloadable file? You can order it here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/825353685
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Thank you for reading the description! Use the code "DESCRIPTION15" to receive 15% off your order of unframed prints.