The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel written by acclaimed author Ernest Hemingway. The story of an epic fight between a seasoned fisherman and the greatest catch of his life was first featured as an article in Life magazine. Reportedly, five million copies were sold in two days. It was the last major work of fiction by Hemingway published in his life.

Arguably the most famous work penned by the longtime Key West resident, it tells the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who struggles with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream between Florida and Cuba. The timeless and Pulitzer Prize winning tale is a work of art all its own. So, why not showcase the first few paragraphs of this iconic piece of literature in your home?

Using the first page from the first chapter of a dusty old copy salvaged from a yard sale, 904 Paper Co. artists have created an elegant piece of wall art which is hand-painted, bringing vivid color and life to the Hemingway classic. Art from our Vintage Book Collection makes for wonderful artistic additions to home libraries, powder rooms, hallways or offices. A must-have for lovers of Florida-centric collectables.

The art is prepared on Strathmore 90 lb., acid free cold press watercolor paper. The image area measures 4 x 7 inches and is printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Each is painted individually, so no two are the same.