This black and white photo depicts French writer Albert Camus, a Nobel Prize laureate, standing on a balcony outside his publishing firm office in 1955. Camus is seen wearing a suit and a tie while holding a cigarette in his hand. He appears deep in thought as he looks out into the distance. The photo has a classic, vintage feel, with the architecture and surroundings of the balcony suggesting that it is located in an urban area of France. The image captures a moment of reflection for the acclaimed writer, who is considered to be one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.