The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-11
A NOUN CEM MT.
MARSHALL'S PORTRAIT
OF
A B r A II A NJ LIN COLN N.

Messrs. Teknor 4 Fields beg to announce that they
have arranged with the eminent engraver and painter
Mr. VIM. Z. Marshall for the publication Of his line
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This sngraviHg ia after Mr.. MArshAls own painting
aud is executed in purelne Its largest head ever
engraved in this manner and by far the best eDgrav
Ing ever executed in America, and will take its place
among the few great works whehlin art has given
to the world.
The publishers however, do not put this portrait Of
Mr. Lincoln before the public simply a. One work Of
art for possesses the still greater value Of being
true Likeness Of the MArtyrsd President representing
him In his best aspects, and in manner so different
from all others that 1t may be considered essentially
Mr.. MarshAl's own. The publishers believe 1t will be
accepted as the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln and
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 II In this regard.
The publishers respectfully invite attention to the
following. samOns the many Communications bestowed
upon the picture:
prom Mr. Herndon, Mr. Lineoln's Law Partner in
Springfield, nllnoisl
MEssRs. TIcKSoR fIELDs-sRs: I have known
President Lincoln for period Of quite thirty years
twenty years q which he and myself law partners
physically and mentally, especially since 1854 when
he fairly commenced looming up in the nation. have
most all conditions Of human life and his form and fea-
lures are deeply impressed my memory. Mr.. VIM
MArshall's engraved portrait Of him has been shown
me, published BY your house. and have studied the
picture sufieently long to form an opinion oft fart
IL the expression Of idea embodied In fact which at
once translates itself to the Intelligent observer then
this picture is work Of the highest art The organs
and features o. the face are almost exaeare true to
nature In this portrait the artist has caught Mr. Lin
coin in Kindness tenderness, and reflection combined
and in my humble judgment, this is the best portrait
will take Its proper place among the finest In America
Those who had the pleasure Of seeing the original
ture and mood Of the well caught, expressed,
and preserved. am pleased to know you are soon 10
sale. Yours truly, W. 4. HERNDoN
[From the Poet, whittlerl
ANEsBURr, MASS, eth Month, list day, 1866
1t was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
JAILED satisfy my conception Of him They mi III 3"
and probably were what are called good Ikenesses
they always seemed to lack great Of an
tire Portrait-ths Informing spirit Of the man within
and unmisAkAbe mouth are there without battery or
compromise but all and through ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise simplicity and tender hu mainly the
visible Is the face Of the speaker at dettys
burg and the writer Of the second gura The emil
nenty successful artist deserves the thanks Of all who
J. O. WHITTIER.
tFrom Senator Sumner
SENATE CHAMBER, 18th July, 1866
MY DEAR sR: congratulate you upon your success
In the engraved portrait Of President Lincoln, A.
work Of art IL will take its place among those rare pro-
auctions not 10 Dc forgotten As portrait II will al
ways be valued as presenting the original in his most
interesting expression where gentleness and sympathy
unite with strength, think that cannot err in pre.
dieting for general favor among all who love art or
venerSte the name Of our Martyred Presidest lam
that many win look upon II with grateful snthu-
siAsm. Very faithfully yours,
WILLIAM T. MARSHALL, Esq CHARLES SUMNER
From the Secretary q wsrI
WAR DEPARrMENr,I
WAsHIS0roE CTR, July IS, 1865,
bR Your engraved portrait OF the late President,
Abraham Lincoln, has been carefully examined aud
regarded By beautiful Likeness Of that great and
good man. In many respects II represents his living
expression with accuracy than any other that has
come under my observation.
As one who knew and loved him, I rejoice that you
have we'll succeeded In your effort BY work OF art
In preserving the memory Of his and epa.
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 Qimitsd to o)...............s2O 90
RAN 90
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