The artwork, titled “La Fortune (After Man Ray),” is a 1990 piece by artist Sherrie Levine. This installation falls within the Conceptual Art movement.
The artwork features a billiard table with a flat, rectangular playing surface covered in green baize, upon which three balls are arranged: two white and one red. The table is supported by intricately carved wooden legs with a dark finish, giving it a sturdy and elegant appearance. The wooden floor beneath the table and the neutral, bare background draw focus to the billiard table, emphasizing its structure and the carefully placed balls that evoke a sense of balance and symmetry. This installation continues Levine’s exploration of appropriation and reinterpretation of art history, drawing direct inspiration from Man Ray’s original work while infusing it with a distinct conceptual depth.
