French composer (1818-1893) best remembered for his composition of 'Ave Maria.' AMQS on an off-white 5 x 4.25 album page, signed twice, "Ch. Gounod, Anvers 8 Xbre/87" and "11 Xbre/87 Ch. Gounod." At center, Gounod pens three bars of music and lyrics—"Salut demeure chaste et pure"—from his five-act opera Faust. Double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 15.75 x 10.75. In fine condition.
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