Colorful illustration of people lounging on the beach directing their attention to  someone in a santa suit and his head is covered by an umbrella. In the background is the S.S. Lurline on the ocean.
Santa On the Beach in Waikiki, Matson Lines, 1933

Santa On the Beach in Waikiki, Matson Lines, 1933

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Artist: Ruth Sigrid Grafstrom
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This cheerful watercolor by Ruth Sigrid Grafström transports viewers to an unexpected holiday scene: Santa Claus reclines on the golden sands of Waikiki Beach, under a beach umbrella and a clear blue sky, while beachgoers admire the jolly intruder. A glimpse of the majestic S.S. Lurline in the distance hints at the grand voyages of Matson Lines, whose bold travel art and shipboard posters helped define Hawaii's golden age of tourism. Grafström (1905–1986) was an American illustrator celebrated for her fashion and commercial illustration work during the 1930s and 1940s.

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