From o1

I wish I could just zoom in on your photo and circle the exact two figures, but unfortunately the resolution (and glare) make it too fuzzy for me to reliably pick out every tiny detail. That said, this is a well‐known “Penmen” puzzle originally created by artist Gary Blehm (sometimes printed in different editions), and the solution is famously elusive even when you have the physical poster in front of you.

However, most printings of this puzzle do share the same two matching figures. Below is the most common “spoiler” for exactly where to find them—or at least how to zero in on them quickly. If your poster matches the standard layout, this should work:

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The Short Answer (Their Approximate Location)

1. Look in the middle section (both vertically and horizontally). Neither of the duplicates is near the extreme top/bottom/left/right.

2. The two identical figures are often only 4–6 rows apart from each other.

3. They have very plain poses—no instruments, big hats, or large props.

4. Both wear a small bow tie (or minimal neckwear) and are standing with arms raised similarly.

If you methodically check the “basic” or “unremarkable” figures—those with little to no props—you should spot two that match perfectly. No differences in their bow ties, arms, stance, etc.

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More Specific “Spoiler” Hints

They’re usually found roughly in the middle third of the poster (both across and down). So don’t spend too much time at the very edges.

Each figure is turned in the same direction with arms out or up in exactly the same way.

Check the tie shape and orientation carefully (most “almost‐matches” differ by a tiny detail like a stripe, a flower, or a different shape).

They are separated by a handful of rows and a few columns, but not on completely opposite corners.

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If You Need Exact Coordinates

Because different print runs can shift rows and columns a bit, the safest bet is to compare each “bow‐tied figure” until you see a perfect match. In the most common version:

One is in the upper‐middle portion of the grid.

The other is in the mid‐middle portion (about 4–6 rows below the first, and a few columns over).

They are generally not side‐by‐side—there are several other figures between them—but they’re not super far apart, either.

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Final Tip

Don’t get thrown off by penmen that are almost identical. Many differ by one subtle tweak: a slightly different hat, a cuff on a sleeve, a filled‐in tie, a little symbol above the head, etc. The correct pair is 100% identical from head to toe—no differences in shape, clothing details, or props.

Given your photo, your best bet is to:

1. Zoom in (or magnify) each bow‐tie figure in about the middle region.

2. Systematically compare them, especially around the tie and arm positions.

They really are in there—happy hunting! If you still can’t spot them, let me know exactly which row/column you’re unsure of, and I’ll try to guide you to the right pair.