Au casino 

Louis Marcoussis created this drawing, "Au casino", using graphite. Immediately, the circles draw our eye, echoing the roulette wheels, symbols of chance and fate. This motif is not isolated to the modern casino; variations resonate through history, from the wheel of Fortune in ancient Roman iconography, dictating rises and falls of emperors and commoners alike. Consider the evolution of this symbol: initially, the wheel symbolized a divine power governing human destiny, but now, in Marcoussis's hands, it embodies a more secular, almost detached view of human gamble. The fragmented figures convey the psychological tension of the space, an arena where hope and despair dance closely, deeply affecting us on a subconscious level. This recurring symbol reminds us that while the settings change, humanity's fascination with chance and its potential for both ruin and reward remains a constant through time.