Francois Louis Gounod ( 1758 - 1823 ) was a painter. Francois Louis Gounod s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 726.74 USD for A study of a male nude; and a companion study of a male nude in 2010 to 2100 USD for PAIR OF MALE NUDE STUDIES in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.