Gottschalk, Louis Moreau. (1829–1869). Signed Cabinet Photograph to his publisher Schott. Original portrait cabinet photograph of the important American composer and virtuoso pianist, boldly signed and inscribed on the verso only two months before his premature death at the age of 40. The photograph by Pacheco of Rio de Janiero, inscribed to the composer's German publisher, Franz Schott (1811 - 1874), "Messieur Schott / avec mes meilleurs compliments / Louis M. Gottschalk / Rio / 23 Oct / 1869." Some apparent surface retouching to all four corners of verso not affecting inscription and otherwise in fine condition. 4.25 x 6.5 inches [11x 16.5 cm].
Gottschalk was 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.
Gottschalk was 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.
Gottschalk, Louis Moreau. (1829–1869). Signed Cabinet Photograph to his publisher Schott. Original portrait cabinet photograph of the important American composer and virtuoso pianist, boldly signed and inscribed on the verso only two months before his premature death at the age of 40. The photograph by Pacheco of Rio de Janiero, inscribed to the composer's German publisher, Franz Schott (1811 - 1874), "Messieur Schott / avec mes meilleurs compliments / Louis M. Gottschalk / Rio / 23 Oct / 1869." Some apparent surface retouching to all four corners of verso not affecting inscription and otherwise in fine condition. 4.25 x 6.5 inches [11x 16.5 cm].
Gottschalk was 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.
Gottschalk was 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.