The national Republican., 1866-12-29
4 NOUN NCEM E N T.
MARSHALL'S PORTRAIT
ABR A II A M l. N G o l. N.

ABB RAHAM LIMO LIN.
Messrs. Tieknor Fields beg to announce that thsy
have arranged with the eminent snsravsr and painter
Mr. VIM B. Marshall, for the publication Of his line
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving IL AFTER nr. MarsAails own painting,
and Is executed in purelne Is the largest head ever
engraved this manner and h BY far the best sngrav.
ing ever executed in America and will take Its place
among the few great works whiehinsal art has given
to the world.
The publishers however, do not put thisportrait Of
Mr. Lincoln before the public simply IS nne work Of
art, for It possesses the still greater value Of being
true likeness Of the Maryrsd President representing
him In his best aspects, and In manner so different
from all others that 1t may be considered esssatiay
Mr. Marshalls own. The publishers believe 1t will be
accepted the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln and ss
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty commendations 1t has received from persons
who knew Mr. Lincoln intimately. all expressing thor
ough satisfaction with It In this regard.
The publishsrs respectfully invite attention to the
upon the picture:
From Mr.. Herndon, Mr. Lineoln's Law Partner In
Springfield, Illinois
sPRisePIRLD, ILL, Sept 2s, 1896.
President Lincoln for period Of quite thirty years,
twenty years Of which he and law partners
physiesiy and mentally, especially since 1854 when
he fairly commenced looming up in the nation. have
most all conditions Of human lfe and his form and sa
lures are deeply impressed on my memory. Mr. VIM
me- pasI.hed By SoIf Ron.e and have .tUdsd ths
picture sufficiently long to form an opinon Of IT. II art
once translates itself to the Intelligent observer then
this picture is work Of the highest art. The organs
and features Of the face are simO; s1ast.rs M true to
coin in kindness tenderness, and reflection combined
and in my humble Judgment this is the best portrait
will take its proper place among the hnsst in America
Those who never had pleasure Of seeing the original
ture and mood Of the man are we'll caught, expressed
and preserved. am pleased to know you soon TO
make the Ps,uTs public through IT, hGRs asRNhoS snysS
From the Poet whitusr.l
AAEsBuRY, MASS, 9th Month, lst day, 1866.
1t was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
personally and his various pictures have less
failed to satisfy my conception Of him. They might be-
aud probably were, what are called good likenesses,
they always seemed to lack great essential Of
tire portraiths Informing spirit Of the man within
and unmisakable mouth are there without nattsry or
compromise but over all and through ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise and tender humanity o. the
burg and the writer of the second inaugural The emil
neny successful artist deserves the thanks Of all who
i''' 'A1 n'A'' '"' '''- J. q. WHITTIER.
Ifrom senator Summary
SENATE CHAMBER, l7th July, 1886.
MY DEAR SIR: Congratulate you upon your success
in the engraved portrait OF President Lincoln. As
work Of art 1t will take its place among those pro-
ducons not to be forgotten As portrait 1t will al
be valued as presenting the original In his most
interesting expression where gentlenssa and sympathy
unite with strength think that cannot err In pre-
dieting for it general favor among all who love ar or
vsnerate the name Of our Martyred President an
sure that many will look upon with grateful enthu
siasm. Very faithfully yours,
WILLIAM Z. MARSHALL, ESQ. CHARLES SUMNER
From the Secretary Of warl
War DEPARrxRSr,t
wAsHIsdToS CRY, July Is, 1865, I
SIR: Your engraved portrait Of the late President,
Abraham Lincoln, has been carefully examined and !,
regarded me as beautiful likeness Of that great
good man 10 many respects II represents his Twins
exesson with more accuracy than any other that ha
As one who knew and loved him, rejoice that yOV
have we'll succeeded in your effort BY work Of art
in preserving the memory Of his counenance, and
bling the world to know what manner Of man he
D' ''' EDWIN NJ STANTON.
W E. MARSHALL, Esq.
This engraving will be sold only by subscript
Agents wanted for its sale everywhere to whom libers
terms will be given PRICES.
Artists Proof Qmited to 500 OO)...............s20 go
India 10
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