The national Republican., 1866-12-01
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| MARsHALLs PORTRAIT
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Messrs Tieknor 4 Fields beg to announce that they
have arranged with the eminent engravsr and painter
Mr. WIN. T. Marshall for the publication Of his line
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving IL ahsr Mr. MARSHALL own painting,
and IL executed In pure line Is tho largest head ever
engraved In this manner and Is BY far the best engrav
ing ever executed in America and will take its place
among the few great works which lneai art has given
to the world.
The pubIshers however, do not put this portrait Of
Mr. Lineoa before the psbls sinply as hne work Of
art for possesses the still greater value Of being
true likeness Of the Maryred President, representing
him in his best aspects, and In manner so different
from all others that It may be considered essentially
Mr. Marshalls own. Tho publishers believe 1t will be
aeeepted as the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln, and as
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty commendations II has received from persons
who knew Mr. Lincoln intimately. all expressing thor.
ough satisfaction with II In this regard.
The publishers respectfully invite attention to the
following asamons the many concentrations bestowed
| upon the picture:
rFron R0bstt 7. Lineoia-l
CHICAGO, Sept. Is, 1866.
W. E. MAnsHALL, so-sh; I have seen eopy. Of
Zo1r engaging Of my father. portrait. pabli,shsd by
It's excellence likeness. cannot suggest any In.
'''''"''' '' WY RoBr. T. LINCOLN
trrom Mr. HerndOn, Mr.; LineOin's Law Partner in
sPRIxeSrsLb, Ill, Sept Dc, 1855.
MEssRs. TIcKSoR FiELDs-sIRs: l have known
twenty years which he and myself law partners
and mentally. SsIf ny Ips .ssdk ~ 1sss
he fairly commenced looming up in the nation have
most ali conditions Of human s and his form and fsa.
tures are deeply impressed on my memory. Mr.. WIN.
me- published by your house, and have studied the
picture sufeientiy long 70 form an opinion Of It, Il art
once translates itself 70 the Intelligent observer then
this picture Is work Of the highsst art The organs
aa IN Ss % Portrait the artist s.: caught Mr. In
coin in kindness tenderness, and reflection combined
and In ny humble Judgment. thi. !. the . bs; por,aM. Y
Tho.s T who % % he ..sns 4.
ture and mood Of the we'll caught expressed,
! and preserved. am pleased to know you to
es psaF, aas public through hGRs
tFrom the Poet, whittierl
AxEsBrRI Mass, eth Month, let day, 1896.
II was never ny privilege to know Abrsham Lincoln
personally, and his various pictures have less
failed to satisfy my conception Of him They might be,
80 far as outline and detail were eonesrned but to me
they always seemed to lack great essential Of
S. IL po %hs sHS old Sa.S ns:
and unmisakabe mouth there, without hattery or
eoIprOm.e but over all and through ALL the p.tssss
burg and the writer Of the second inaugural The emit
nenty successful artist deserves the thanks Of all who
love ana n'n'' 'A' memory '' DDi' ). 9. WHITTIER.
\ tFrom Senator Sumner
| SENATE CHAMBER, l7th July, 1856.
Ny DEAR Sir: ! congratulate you upon your success
In the engraved portrait Of President lincoln As
work Of ART It will take Its place among those pro
ductions not to be forgotten. As portrait, will al
ways be valued presenting the original In his mos
Interesting expression where Renleness and sympathy
unite with strength. think that cannot err In pre-
dieting for general favor among all who love art, o
venerate the name Of our Martyred President l an
siasm. Very faithfully yesr', oman, &c srxvr,
tFrOm the Secretary q wIl
| ....... wAsgIxaroS CIrr, July Is, 1886.
Sin: Your engraved portrait Of the late President
Abraham Lincoln, has been carefully examined, and
regarded by beautiful likeness Of that great
good man In many respects It represents his livul
expression with accuracy than any other that ha
, come under my observation.
As one who knew and loved him, rejoice that yo
have we'll succeeded In your effort, by work Of ART
in preserving the memory Of his countepanee and ena
bling the world to know what manner Of man he
Your obedient servant, ~ - -
N EDWIN N. STANTON.
" W. Z. MARSHALL, Esq.
This engraving will be sold only by subscription
Agents wanted for its sale everywhere to whom liber
IS terms will be given.
!. PRICES.
~ Artists Proof Qimited to 500 0).............teo
India Proof ~
Plain Proof.