The national Republican., 1867-02-22
A NOUN MENT.
MARSHALL'S PORTRAIT
OF
A B r A II A NJ LIN co l. n &.

Messrs Tieknor 4 Fields beg to announce that they
have arranged with the eminent engrAVer and pAinter
Mr. WIN. E Marshall, for the publication OF his line
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving Is after Mr. Marshalls own painting
and Is executed in purelne is the 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 neal art has given
to the world.
The Publishers, however, do not put this portrait Of
Mr. Lincoln before the public simply as hne work Of
ART for 1t 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 II may be considered essentially
Mr.. MArshAu's own The publishers believe II will be
accepted the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln, and as
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty Communications 1t has received from persons
who knew Mr.. Lincoln Intimately, all expressing thor
ough satisfaction with It in this regard.
The Publishers respectfully invite attention to the
following, among the many Communications bestowed
upon the picture:
[PrOm Mr. Herndon, Mr.. LineoIn's Law Partner In
Springfield Illinois,
sPRlSdTIELD, ILL, Sept 49, 1866.
MEssRs TIcKSoR FIELDs-SIRs: ! have known
twenty years Of which he aRd myself were law
In this city has been my pleasure to study tho man,
he fairly Commenced looming up in the nation have
seen and been with him In every mood and under al.
all conditions oil human and his form and
lures are deeply Impressed my memory. Mr.. WIN
E. MarhAll engraved portrait Of him has been shown
me, published by your house, and have studied the
picture uicieny long to form opinion Of II. art
s the expression Of su idea embodied In fact which at
translates itself to the Intelligent observer then
this petare is work Of the highest art The organs
aud features Of the face almost exact-are true to
nature In this portrait the artist has caught Mr. Lin
colin in kindness tenderness, and reflection combined
and In my humble judgment, this Is the best portrait
Of Mr.. Lincoln have seen. Asawork Of high art, II
will take Its proper place among the hnest 10 America
had the pleasure the original
rest assured that the expression Of organ aud ea
and preserved am pleased to know you are soon to
make the picture public through It's, hope universal
sale Yours truly, W, H. HERNDON.
[From the Poe, whittorl
| ANEsBURT, MASS, 9th Month, ist day, 1906
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
and probably were what called "good likenesses
far outline and detail were concerned but to
they always seemed to lack great essential Of
tire pOrra--the Informing spirit Of the man within
This hnd In Marsha's portrait. The old harsh lines
and unmistAkAbe mouth are there, without naery or
sadness the wise simplicity and tender Of tho
visible Its the face Of the speaker at 0ettys
neny successful artist deserves the thanks Of all who
j. O. WHITTIER.
From Seaator Sumner
| SENATE CHAMBER, l7th July, 1866.
ny DEAR SIR: ieongrAtulate you upon your success
In the engraved portrait OF President Lincoln. As
work Of art 1t will take Its place among those pro-
ductions not to be forgotten. As portrait, It will al
ways be valued as presenting the original in his most
interesting expression where geneness and sympathy
unite with strength think that cannot In pre-
dieting for general favor among all who love art,
ysnerats the name Of our MartyTed President. | am
sure that many will look upon with grateful enthu
siasm. Very faithfully yours,
| wILLIAN 4. MARSHALL Eco CHARLES SUMNER
tFrOm the Secretary q wsrl
WAR DEPARrHESr,I
WAsHINdTOS CITY, July IS, 1865.
| Sir: Your engraved portrait Of the late President
Abraham lincoln has been carefully examined, and Is
regarded BY beautiful likeness Of that great and
good man In many respects It represents his living
expression with more accuracy than any other that has
| come under my observation.
| As one who knew and loved him, rejoice that you
have SO we'll succeeded in your effort by work OF art
In preserving the memory Of his eountonancs, and
bling the world to know what manner Of man he was
Your obedient servant ... -. -
W. z. MARSHALL, Esq.
This engraving will be sold only by subscription.
Agents wanted for Its sale everywhere to whom liberal
terms will be given.
PRICES.
Artists Proof Qmited to 500 0).............t2O OC
flAln OC
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