The national Republican., 1867-02-13
A NOUN NCEM MT.
MARSHALL'S PORTRAIT
A r A II A NJ LIN COL N

MessrS. TeknOr 4 Fields beg to announce that thOy
have arranged with the eminent engrAyer and painter
Mr. WIN. 4. Marshall for the publication Of his line
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This sengraving Is amer Mr.. MArshAll's own painting
and h executed In pureline the largest head
engraved in this manner and by far the best engrav
ing ever executed in America, aud will take its place
among the few great works which lineAl art has given
to the world.
The publishsrs however do not put this portrait OF
Mr. Lincoln before the public simply hne work Of
art for possesses the still greater value Of being
true likeness Of the Naryrod President representing
him in his best aspects, and In a different
from all others that II may be considered essentially
Mr. MArshAl's own. The Publishers believe It will be
accepted the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln and as
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 o the
following as among the many Communications bestowed
upon the picture:
Prom Mr.. Herndon, Mr.. Lineoln's Law Partner in
Springfield, Illinois
sPRISGpIRLD, ILL, Sept. 20, 1906
MEssRs. TIcKSoR FIELDs-sIRs: l have known
President Lincoln for period Of quite thirty years.
twenty years Of which aud were law
in this city 1t has been my pleasure to study the man,
physically and mentally, especially since 1884, when
he iirly commenced looming up In the nation have
most all coalitions Of human lfe aud his form and feA
lures are deeply impressed on my memory. Mr.. VIM
MArshals engraved portrait Of him has been shown
me- published BY your house, and have studied the
picture sunieentiy long to form an opinon oft II art
Is the expression Of an idea embodied In fact which at
translates itself to the Intelligent Observer then
this picture Is work Of the highest art. The organs
and features Of the face almost exaet-are
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 hneGt 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 to
make the Picture Pusie through It's hope, universal
sale, Yours truly, W. H. HERNDoN.
prom the Poet whiulerl
ANRsBuRr, MASS, 9th Month, ist day, 1885,
II was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
failed to satisfy my conception Of him They might bo
and probably were, what are called good Mkenessss
far as outline and detail were concerned but me
tire porra-the Informing spirit Of the man within
This dad in Marshalls portrait The old harsh lines
compromise, but over all and through ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise simplicity aud tender Of the
burg and the writer OF the second inaugural The emf.
nenty successful artist deserves the thanks Of ali who
WV ' ' ' ~ " J. q. WHITTIER
(From Senator Sumner
SENATE CHAMBER l7th July, 1866.
Ny DEAR sIR: l congratulate you upon your success
work Of ART It will take Its place among those rare pro-
duetons not to be forgotten As portrait 1t will al
ways be valued as presenting the original In his most
Interesting expression where gentleness and sympathy
pnite with strength think that cannot in pre-
dieting for general favor among all who love art or
vensrAte the name Of our MArtyred President I am
sure that many will look upon It with grateful enthu
.iasm Very faithfully yours,
tFrOm the Secretary Of warl
WAR DEPARrNENr,t
wAsHNSToN CIrT, July is, 1866,
sR: fouI engraved portrait Of the late President
Abraham Lncoln has been carefully examined and is
regarded By me beautiful Likeness OF that great and
COED man. In many respects II represents his living
expression with more accuracy than any other that
As one who knew aud loved him, rejoice that you
have we'll succeeded In your effort by work OF art
In preserving the memory Of his noe and ena
bling the world to know what manner Of man he
four obedient servant pnw -
| W. 3. MARsHALL, Esq.
This engraving will be sold only by subscr ptou.
Agents wanted for Its sale everywhere, to whom liberal
terms Will be given PRICES.
Arst's Proof Qmited to 800. $50 90
IndiA Prooi 10 90
RAN 90
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