Portrait photographique de Blaise Cendrars

Original photograph of Blaise Cendrars by Pablo Volta in vintage silver gelatin print. Stamp "Photographie de Pablo Volta" as well as a discreet pencil annotation on the verso.

Charming mirror portrait of Blaise Cendrars taken by Pablo Volta in January 1956, on rue Jean-Dolent where the writer lived.
This photograph was taken by photographer Pablo Volta (1926-2011) in the company of his wife Ornella. One of the five founding members of the Italian photographic agency, I Fotografi associati, Pablo Volta became known for his portraits of writers and artists, such as Aragon, Breton, Ionesco, Tzara, Vian, Duchamp, Foujita, Calder...
Very satisfied with this photo session, Cendrars sent a letter to the Volta couple after their visit: "Merci de ces photos qui nous font grand plaisir et nous amusent beaucoup. Ma main amie, Blaise Cendrars" ["Thank you for these photos which give us great pleasure and amuse us greatly. My friendly hand, Blaise Cendrars"]
The photograph was reproduced in Continent Cendrars, Bulletin annuel du Centre d'études Blaise Cendrars de l'Université de Berne, n°3, 1988, p. 63.