“**Penny Black**,” a 1972 artwork by Peter Blake, is a striking piece within the Pop Art movement. This portrait is part of Blake’s series titled “The Wrestlers.”
The artwork features a female figure standing confidently with her hands resting behind her head. Rendered in a bold style typical of Pop Art, the vivid colors of her attire—a bikini top with red, yellow, and black triangular designs—stand out prominently against the dark background. The woman’s expression, coupled with the strong lighting focusing on her face and upper body, adds a sense of character and depth to the portrayal. At the bottom portion, the name “Penny Black” is prominently displayed in a bold, uppercase font, contributing to the artwork’s graphic, poster-like quality.
