The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-08
A NOUN CEM EMIT.
MARSHALL'S PORTRAIT
OF
A B r A ii A NJ L n G l. n g.

MOssrs. reknor Fields beg to announce that they
have arranged with the eminent engrayer and pAnter
M WIN. l. Marshall, for the publication Of his line.
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving 10 After Mr. MArshAl's own painting,
and Is executed In purel is the largest head
engraved In this manner and Is by far the best sngrAV.
Ing executed In AmsreA and will take Its place
among the few great works whiehlneal art has given
to the world.
The publishers, however, do not put this portrait Of
Mr.. Lincoln before the public simply as nne work Of
ART for 1t possesses the still greater value OF being
true likeness Of the hArtyred President representing
him in his best aspects, and In manner so different
from all others that II may be considered essentially
Mr.. MArshAlls own The publishers believe 1t will be
accepted as the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln and as
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty commentators II 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 among the many eommendAtions bestowed
upon the picture:
Prom Mr.. Herndon, Mr.. Lineoln's Law Partner In
Springfield, illinois,
sPRiSdEIELD, ILL, Sept. 20, 1866.
MEssRs. TIcKEoR fIELDs-SIRs: | have known
President Lincoln for period Of quite thirty years
twenty years Of which he and yse law partners
In this city has been my pleasure study the man.
physically and mentally, especially since 1854, when
seen and been with him in every mood and under al.
most all conditions Of human fo and his form and
urs are disPy S1 my RsRI S Mr. WIN
me, published BY your house, and have studied the
picture sueently long 70 form an OPnion oft Il art
IL the expression Of idea embodied In fact which
translates itself to the Intelligent observer then
this peture is work Of the highest art The organs
aud features Of the face are almost exAet-ATe true to
nature In this portrait the artist has caught Mr. Lin
coin in kindness tenderness, and reflection combined
AID in my humble iadsnen this is the best portrait
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 aud
turs and mood OF the man well caught, expressed
and preserved am pleased to know you are soon to
sale. Yours truly, W. II. HERNDoN.
prom the Poet, whittierl
ANEsBuRT, Mass, eth Month, ist day, 1866.
II was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
personally and his various pictures have more or less
failed to satisfy my conception OF him. They might be
AID probably were what are called good likenesses,
they always seemed to lack great essential an en-
tire rortrA-the Informing spirit Of the within
This and in MarshAl' portrait The old harsh lines
and unmistAkabe mouth are there, without nattery or
compromise but over all and through ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise simplicity and tender humanity
burg and the writer OF the second inaugural The emf
nenty successful artist deserves the thanks OF all who
WV J. o. WHITTIER.
prom Senator Sumner
SENATE CHAMBER, l7h July, 1865.
MI DEAR sIR; I congratulate you upon your success
a
work Of art ii win take its place among those rare PRO.
duetons not to be forgotten. As portrait It will al.
ways DO valued as presenting the original In his
Interesting expression where gentleness and sympathy
qalte with strength think that cannot err in pre-
dieting for 1t general favor among all who love ART
yenerate the name Of our Martyred President. am
sure that many will look upon II with grateful enthu
siAsm Very faithfully yours, "
WILLIAM T. MARSHALL, ESQ. CHARLES SUMNER
prom the Secretary Of warl
war DEPARTMENT,
WAsIIEoroS CIrr, July is, 1866
Sir: Your engraved portrait Of the late President
Abraham Lincoln has been carefully examined and is
regarded By beautiful likeness Of that great aud
good man In many respects II represents his living
expression with more accuracy than any other that has
As one who knew and loved him, rejoice that you
have we'll succeeded In your effort by work OF art
In preserving the memory Of his eounenAnee and ena
bling the world 10 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.
Artists Proof Qmited to 800 80 90
india froOi 10 90
Plain Proof 90
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