Among Peter Blake’s interpretations of Marilyn Monroe, this is one of the most striking. The image is dominated by a deep black ground offset only by a band of violet beneath the repeated image of Marilyn Monroe. Based on his 1990 original from the "In Homage to Marilyn Monroe" series, the print introduces subtle refinements, including a lighter tonal band and the addition of diamond dust to highlight the jewellery. Blake’s enduring fascination with Hollywood stems from childhood cinema visits and throughout his career he explored the dynamic between celebrity and admirer. Blake presented Monroe not just as an image, but as a cultural icon shaped by collective devotion.