Henri Barbusse, a French novelist and member of the Communist party, conversing with officials at a restaurant in Moscow, Russia, USSR, ca. 1932

Photograph of a reception for Henri Barbusse, a French novelist and member of the Communist party, visiting with officials in Moscow, Russia, USSR, taken by Lotte Jacobi, September 1932. Barbusse is seated in the center of a table, looking at the camera, with ornate stained glass behind him and a man in glasses turned toward him talking. Three other men in suits are visible seated at the table, which is set with fine plates, glasses, wine, and flowers.