Gottschalk, Louis Moreau. (1829–1869)
Autograph Musical Quotation and Original CDV Photograph
AMQS from the important American composer and virtuoso pianist, one of the first figures in American music to attain an international reputation. His colorful keyboard works, often inspired by the Creole music he heard in his Louisiana childhood, pioneered the use of ethnic source materials in American ‘classical’ music. Boldly penned on an off-white 5 x 6 lightly-lined sheet, a single bar of music consisting of 11 notes, signed at the bottom, “With kind regards, L. M. Gottschalk, Saratoga, 2d Sept, 1864.” In very good condition, with small repaired tear to bottom edge, scattered toning and foxing, and mounting remnants to reverse.Together with an original full length CDV portrait photograph with the imprint of Bradley & Rulofson of San Francisco on the verso. 6.5 x 10.5 cm and in fine condition. (5310)
AMQS Classical Music