Influential African-American author (190--1960) whose work often addressed race relations in the United States Scarce oversized vintage glossy 10.5 x 13.5 photo of the author in a contemplative pose, signed and inscribed in bold purple fountain pen, "To—S. Martens, Sincerely yours, Richard Wright, Paris, Oct. 16, 1948.” Reverse bears a Barney Cole credit stamp. In very good condition, with overall creasing, heaviest at the edges. Wright is rare in signed photos, especially of this size.