The national Republican., 1867-02-06
A n n o U n q Il M Il n 7.
MARSHALL'S PORTRAIT
OF
A B r A ii A NJ l. n 20 l. n &.

Msssrs. Tsknor L Fields beg to announce that they
have arranged with the eminent sngrAver and painter
Mr. WIN. Z. Marshall for the publication Of his line
engraved portrait OF Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving Is after Mr.. MarshAll's own painting,
and executed In purelne It s the largest head
engraved in this manner and by far the best engrav
ing executed In America aud will take its place
among the few great works which linea art has given
to the world
The publishers however do not put this portrait Of
Mr.. Lincoln before the public simply hne work of
ART for 1t possesses the still greater value OF being
true likeness OF the MArtyred President representing
him In his best aspects and In a manner so different
from all others that 1t may be considered essentially
Mr.. MArshalls The publishers believe 1t will be
accepted the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln and
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty commendations It has received from persons
who know Mr. Lincoln Intimately all expressing thor.
| ough satisfaction with It In this regard.
Tho publishers respectfully invite attention to the
following, among the many eommen ndAtions bestowed
upon the picture;
[From Mr.. Herndon, Mr. Lineoln's Law Partner In
ingheld, Illinois
MEssRs TIoKSoR FIELDs-sIRs: I have known
President Lincoln for period Of quite thirty years
twenty years Of which he and were law partners
this city has been my pleasure to study the man,
he fairly commenced looming up in the nation have
seen and been with him In every mood and under al
|
lures are deeply Impressed on my memory. Mr. WIN
E. MrshAls engraved portrait Of him has been shown
picture suassentiy long to form an opiniou Of II art
the expression Of an idea embodied In fact which at
once translates itself to the Intelligent observer then
and features Of the face are almost exaetaTe 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
Of Mr.. Lincoln have seen. As work Of high art, 1t
will take Its proper place among the finest in America
Those who had the pleasure Of seeing the original
may rest assured that the expression Of organ and ea
turs and mood Of the are well caught expressed,
and preserved am pleased to know you are soon to
make the picture public through its hope, universal
sale. Yours truly, W. II. HERNDoS.
prom the Poet, whIttierl
| ANEsBURT, MASS, 9th Month, ist day, 1865
| 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
far outline and detail concerned but to me
they always seemed to lack one Of
tire portrat-the informing spirit Of the within.
This hnd In harshA's portrait. The old harsh lines
and uumstAkabe mouth are there, without Aatery or
compromise, but all and through ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise simplicity and tender humanity Of the
visible 1t Is the face OF the speaker at 0eys
neny successful artist deserves the thanks Of all who
~ ~ j. O. WHITTIER.
[FTom Senator sumnsr1
SENATE CHAMBER, l7th July, 1850.
Ny DEAE SIR: congratulate you upon your success
work Of ART 1t win take Its place among those rare pro
duetons not to be forgotten As portrait, 1t will al.
ways be valued presenting the original in his most
interesting expression where gentleness and sympathy
unite with strength think that cannot in pre-
dieting for It general favor among all who love ART
yeneTate the name OF Martyred PresideAt | am
that many will look upon It with grateful enthu
siasm. Very faithfully yours, ,,,
WILLIAM g. MARsHALL, ESQ. CHARLES SUMNER
tProm the Secretary q warl
wAsHISGToS CRY, July is, 1865, I
sIR; Your engraved portrait Of the late Presldent
Abraham Lincoln, has been carefully examined, aud i
regarded beautiful Likeness Of that great
good man. In many respects It represents his Twins
expression with accuracy than any other that h
come under my observation.
As one who knew and loved him, | rejoice that yoI
have we'll succeeded in your effort by work Of
preserving the memory Of his counenauee and enA
bling the world 10 know what manner Of man he was
| Your obedlent servant,
W. Z. MARSHALL, Esq
This engraving will be sold only by subscr pton
Agents wanted for Its sale everywhere to whom berA
PRICES.
Artists Proof Qimed to 500 0................S2O $40 o.
india Prooi 10
FlAln PToof.
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