The national Republican., 1867-02-04
A N 70 U N O u M e N t.
MARSHALLS PORTRAIT
OF
A B r A ii A NJ LIN COL N +.

Msssrs. TeknoT 4 Fields beg to announce that they
have arranged with the eminent sngrAvsr and painter
Mr. VIM. T. Marshall, for the publication Of his line
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving 10 amer Mr.. MArshAs own painting,
and Is executed in purelns II Is the largest head
engraved in this manner and BY far the best sngrav
ing ever executed In AmsrieA, and will take its place
among the few great works which lInea art has given
to the world.
The publshsrs however, do not put this portrait Of
Mr. Lincoln before the public simply nne work Of
art, for It possesses the still greater value Of being
true likeness Of the Martyred President representing
him in his best aspects and In a manner different
from all others that It may be considered essentially
Mr.. MArshA's The Publishers believe 1t will be
accepted the standard portrait OF Mr Lincoln and
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty eommendations It has received from persons
who knew Mr. Lincoln intimately. all expressing thor
ough satisfaction with II In this regard.
The publishsrs respectfully invite attention to the
following, as among the many Communications bestowed
upon the picture;
Prom Mr.. Herndon, Mr.. Lineoln's Law Partner In
spring neld, Illinois.
MEssRs. TIcKsoR 4 PIELDs-sIRs! / have known
President Lneole for period Of quite thirty years,
In this city 1t has been my pleasure study man
Physoslly and mentally, especially since 1854, when
he fairly commenced looming mp In the nation. have
seen and been with him in every mood aud under
most all conditions Of human life and his form and eA
Z GarsSsis spsTaTsd portrait q him Rs. been shown
me, published by your house, and have studied the
picture suielsntly long 70 form an opinion gift art
once translates itself to the Intelligent Observer then
thi: picture work Of the highest art The organs
and features OF the face almost exae-aTe true to
nature. In ths portrait the artist has caught Mr. Lin
coin In Kindness tenderness, and rejection combined
Of M Lincoln have seen As work Of high art, IT
will take Its proper place among the hnest in America
may rest assured that expression Of organ and fea
urs and mood Of the man are we'll caught, expressed
make the picture public through Its, hope universal
sale. Yours truly, W. H. HERNDON.
From the Poet, whttierl
ANRsBuRI, MAsa, 9th Month, ist day, 1866.
1t was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
personally and hiS various pictures have or less
failed to satisfy my conception Of him. They might be
far outline aud detail concerned but to me
they always seemed to lack great essential OF
tire pOrtrait-ths Informing spirit Of the within
This nnd in MARSHALL portrait The old harsh lines
and unmistakRble mouth are there, without nattery
he wis. simplicity and tender SumaSiy Of tSS
visible II "a the face Of the speaker dettys
buff and ID. %Tsr sa, 81 'Ss second IAssII The s%i
'''' ANU 1'N'' ' J. 0. WHITTIER.
(Prom Senator sumnsr.l
SENATE CHAMBER, l7th July, 1866
Mr DEAR sR; congratulate you upon your succesi
in the engraved portrait Of President lincoln As
work Of art will take Its place among those pro-
dustions not to be forgotten As portrait It will al
ways be valued as presenting the original in his
Interesting expression where geneness and sympathy
dieting for general favor among all who love art, oil
Venerate the name OF Martyred President an
sure that many will look upon Il with grateful enthu
sllsm. Very faithfully yours, -
WILLIAM Z. hARsHALL, Esq CHARLES SUMNER
tPrOm the Secretary Of warl
, WAR DHPARrHRNr I
wAsHISoroN CIrr July Is, 1896
Sir: Your engraved portrait Of the late President
Abraham Lincoln, has been carefully examined and d
regarded By beautiful likeness Of that great AM
good man In many respects II represents his llynI
expression with accuracy than any other that ha
come under my observation.
As one who knew and loved him, I rejoice that yo,
have so we'll sueeeeded in yopI effort by work Of art
preserving the memory Of his eountenance and enA
bling the world 10 know what manner Of man he was
EDwIs NJ STANTON.
This engraving will be sold only by subserp ption
Agents wanted for It's sale everywhere to whom bora
terms will be given.
ArtlS's Proof imied to 500. OO)...............S2O $40 o.
indA frooI 10 o.
flain Prooi..... o.
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