The national Republican., 1867-02-25
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MARSHALLS PORTRAIT
OF
A B r A II A NJ L n co L n

ABR A II AN LIN COLIN.
Messrs Tieknor Fields beg to announce that they
have arranged with the eminent engrRver and painter
Mr. VIM. B Marshall, for the publication Of his lIue.
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
ThlsengrAvng is after Mr.. MArShall's own painting,
and is executed in Pureno It's the largest head ever
engraved In this manner and by far the bost sngray
Ing ever executed in America aud will take II. place
among the fow great works which nea art has given
to the world.
The Publishers, however, do not put this portrait Of
Mr. Lincoln before the public simply as a dns work Of
art for It possesses the still greater value Of being
true likeness Of the MArtyrOd President representing
him 10 his best aspects, nad in a manner different
from all others that may be considered essentially
Mr.. MarshGl's own. The publishers believe 1t will be
accepted the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln, and
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty Communications It 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 asAmong tho many eommsadations bestowed
upon the picture:
tFrom Mr. Horndon, Mr.. Lineolu's Law Partner in
Springfield, Illinois.
sPRlHGFiELD, Ill, Sept. 90, 1866.
MEssRs. TIcKSoR fIELDs-siRs; I have known
President Lincoln for a period Of quite thirty years
twenty years Of which he and self law
In this city has been my pleasure to study the man,
physically and mentAlly especially since 1854, when
he fairly commenced looming up in the nation. have
seen and been with him in every mood and under al.
most all conditions Of human life and his form and fca
lures are deeply impressed on my memory. Mr.. VIM
MarshRll's engraved portrait Of him has been shown
me, published by yOur house, and have studied the
picture ieentiy long form an opinion oft Ifart
Is the expression OF an idea embodied In fact which at
this picture is work OF the highest art The organs
and features Of the face almost exac-ars true to
nature In THE portrait the artist has caught Mr. Lin
coin In kindness tenderness, aud reelection combined
and In my humble Judgment this is tho best portrait
Of Mr.. Lincoln have seen As Rwork Of high art It
Those who never had the pleasure Of seeing tSc oTRSa
may assured that the expression OF organ and eA
turs and mood Of the are we'll caught, expressed
and preserved am pleased to know you are soon TO
make the picture public through It's hope universal
sale Yours truly, W. II. HERSDoN.
[From the Poet whitnorl
ANEsBURT, MASS, 9th Month, ist day, 1866,
It was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
personally and bis various pictures have or less
failed to satisfy my conception OF him. They might be
and probably were what are called good likenesses" "
far as outline and detail were concerned, but to me
they always seemed to lack one great essential Of en-
This hnd In harshalls portrait Tho old harsh lines
and unmstakable mouth are there, without Hattory or
compromise, but over all and through ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise simplicity and tender humanity the
man are visible 1t Is the face Of the speaker at Getys
neny Successful artist deserves the thanks Of ali who
j. O. WHITTIER.
tFrom ssGatOr Sumner
SENATE CHAMBER, l7th July, 1866.
Ny DEAR sIRi | congratulate you upon your success
In the engraved portrait Of President Lincoln. As
work Of art II will take its place among those pro-
duetiOns not to be forgotten As portrait 1t will al
ways be valued presenting the original In his most
interesting expression whore gsntleuOss and sympathy
unite with strength, think that cannot err in pre-
dieting for 1t general favor among all who love art
vonerate the name Of our Martyred PresideaL am
sure that many will look upon II with grateful elthu
siasm. Very faithfully yours,
wILLIAx y. MARsHALL, Esq. CHARLES SUMNER
IFrOm the Secretary q wsrl
WAR DEPARTMENT
wAsHIEdTOS CIrr, July IS 1896
SIR: Your engraved portrait Of the late President
Abraham Lincoln, has been carefully examined and is
regarded by me as beautiful likeness OF that great and
good man. ln many respects It represents his living
expression with more accuracy than any other that
As one who know and loved him, rejoice that you
have we'll sueceeded in your effort by work Of art
In preserving the memory Of his counonauce aud eua
bling the world 10 know what man ner Of man he was
EDWIN M. STANTON.
This engraving will be sold only by subscription
Agents wanted for Its sale everywhere to whom liberal
terms will be given.
Artists Proof Qimited to 500. $40 90
indlA Prooi 10 90
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