The national Republican., 1867-02-23
A NOUN CEN ENT.
MARSHALLS PORTRAIT
OF
A b r A ii A NJ LIN COL n &.

Messrs TIeknor 4 Yields beg to announce that they
have arranged with the eminent engravsr and painter
Mr. WIN. B. Marshall for the publication Of his line
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving Is after Mr.. Marshalls painting
and is executed in purslno It the largest head ever
engraved In this manner and Is by far the best ongrav
ing executed In Ameriea, aud will take its place
among the few great works which lneal art has given
to the world.
The publishers, however, do not put this portralt6f
Mr. Lincoln before the public simply fine work Of
ART for 1t Possesses the still greater value Of being
true likeness Of the Maryred President representing
him In his best aspects, and In a manner SO different
from all others that may be considered essentially
Mr. MArshAll's own. The publishers believe II will be
accepted the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln and as
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty eommendations 1t has received from persons
who knew Mr.. Lincoln Intimately all expressing thor.
ough satisfaction with II in this regard.
Tho publishers respectfully invite attention to the
following asAmong the many common dations bestowed
upon the picture:
[From Mr.. HorudOn, Mr.. Lineoln's Law Partner In
Springfield, Illinois
sPRISdHIELD, Ill, Sept 20, 1865.
MEssRs TIcKSoR Il fIELDs-SIRs: have known
President Lincoln for period OF quite thirty years
twenty years Of which he aud ysel law partners
In this city has been my pleasure to study the man.
physieaIy 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.
lures are deeply impressed on my memory. Mr., WIN.
E. MArshals engraved portrait Of him has been shown
picture sufficiently long to form opinion OF H. II art
Is the expression Of idea embodied in fact which at
once translates itself to the Intelligent Observer then
this pietGre Is work Of the highest art The organs
and features Of the face almost sxae-are 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 tho finest In America
O fHae hR ri al
may rest assured that the expression Of organ aud
ture and mood Of the man are well caught expressed
and preserved. am pleased to know you soon to
make the picture public through It's hope, universal
sale. Yours truly, W. II. HERNDoN
[Prom the Poet, whIttIsr1
ANEsBURY, MASS, 9th Month, ist day, 1896
II was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
personally and his various pictures have or less
failed to satisfy my conception Of him. They might bo
and probably were, what are called good ikenessos
so far outline and detail concerned but 10 me
they always seemed to lack great Of an en-
tire portrait-the Informing spirit Of the within
This dad In Marshall portrait. The old harsh lines
and unmstaka mouth there without 1attery or
compromise, but over all and through ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise simplicity and tender humanity Of the
visible 1t Ia the face OF the speaker at uettys.
burg and the writer Of the second inaugural Tho emil
neny successful artist deserves the thanks Of all who
j. O. WHITTIER.
tFrom ssaator Sumner
SENATE CHAMBER, l7th July, 1850.
Ny DEAR Sir: congratulate you upon your success
In the engraved portrait Of President Lincoln. As
OF u place among those
dnetions not to be forgotten. As portrait will al
ways be valued as presenting the original In his most
interesting expression where genteness and sympathy
unite with strength. think that cannot err In pre-.
dieting for general favor among all who love art or
vensrste the name Of our Martyred PresideSt. l am
sure that many NIL look upon 1t with grateful enthu
wnLIAE I. MARSHALL, ESQ. CHARLES SUMNER
IFrOm the Secretary q wsrI
wAsHISGroS CRY, JulylS, 1865,
snR: Your engraved portrait Of the late President
Abraham Lincoln has been carefully examined aud Is
regarded by me as beautiful likeness OF that great nd
good man In many respects 1t represents his living
expression with more accuracy than any other that has
come under my observation.
As one who knew and loved him, | joiee that you
have so well succeeded In your effort by work Of art
In preserving the memory Of his eountenauee and ona
bling the world 10 know what manner Of man he was.
EDwIs NJ. STANTON.
This engraving will bO sold only by subscription.
Agents wanted for Its sale everywhere to whom liberal
terms will be given pprcrs
Artists Proof Qimtsd to 800. ol.............s9O 90
indA 10 90
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