The national Republican., 1867-02-02
MARSHALLs PORTRAIT
OF
A B r A II A NJ LIN COLIN.

MOssrS Tieknor 4 Fields beg 70 announce that they
have arranged with the eminent sngrAvsr and painter
Mr.. VIM. Marshall, for the publication Of his line.
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving IL Ahsr Mr. MArshAil's own painting
and s executed in pureln is the largest head ever
ing executed In America, and will take its place
among the few great works which has given
10 the world.
The Publishers, however, do not put this portrait Of
Mr. Lincoln before the public simply a hne work Of
art for II Possesses the still greater value Of being
true Likeness Of the Msrtyrod President representing
him in his best aspects, and in manner so different
from all others that It may be considered essentially
Mr. MArShalls own. The publishers believe II will be
accepted n the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln and
grounds for that belief they invite attention to the
hearty Communications II has received from persons
who knew Mr. Lincoln Intimately all expressing thor
ough satisfaction with It in this regard.
The Publishers respectfully invite attention to the
following, among the many eOmmsndAtiOns bestowed
upon the picture;
Prom Mr.. Herndon, Mr.. Lincoin's Law Partner In
Springfield, Illinois.
sPRNoTIELD, Ill, Sept %, 1850.
MEAsRs TIcKSoR 4 PIELDs-sIRs: l have known
President Liueoln for period Of quite thirty years.
in this city 1t has been my pleasure 10 study the man,
Physically and mentally, especially since 1854, when
and been with him in every mood and under al.
most all conditions Of human e and his form and feG-
GafsSSis snsIaTsd portrait q him has been shown
me, Published BY your house, and have studied the
The ssSrsssoa q an IDEA oaSodiss IL fas which al
once translates itself to the Intelligent Observer then
thi, picture is work Of the highest art Tho organs
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 hnsst in America
may assured that the expression OF organ and
turs and mood Of the man are well caught expressed
and preserved lam pleased to know you are soon to
sale. Yours truly, W II. HERNDoN
[Prom the Poet, whittierl
ANEsBunI, hhss., eth Month, lst day, 1896
II was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
personally, and hS various pictures have more or less
failed to satisfy my conception Of him They might be
far outline and detail concerned bat TO me
they always seemed to lack great essential an en-
tire pOrtrat-hs informing spirit Of the man within
This nnd In MArshAl's portrait. The old harsh lines
and unmstAkabe mouth are there without nattsry or
compromise, but over all and through ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise simplicity and tender humanity Of The
man are visible the face Of the speaker at 0ettys-
nsny susesssul artist deserves the thanks Of ali who
J. O. WHITTIER
[From Senator Sumner.
| BEkArE CHAABRR, 18th July, lS6d
In the engraved portrait OF President Lincoln. As
duetions not to be forgotten As portrait 1t will al.
ways be valued presenting the original In his most
Interesting expression whore gsntlensss and sympathy
dieting for general favor apong all who love art
| Venerate the name OF our MArtyred President | an
that many will look upon II with grateful enthu-
sAsm. Very faithfully yours, -
| WLLIAE I. MARSHALL, ESQ. CHARLES SUMNER
[FrOm the Secretary Of warl
| WAR DEPARTNENr,I
WAsHIEGroE CITT, July Is, 1850,
| sR; Your engraved portrait Of the late President
Abraham Lincoln has been carefully exAmined and Is
regarded By beautiful likeness Of that great and
good In many respects 1t represents his living
expression with accuracy than any other that has
come under my observation. .-E
As one who knew and loved him, rejoice that you
have 30 we'll succeeded In your effort by work art
In preserving the memory Of his eounenance, and
bling the world 10 know what manner Of man ho
EDWIN NJ STANTON.
W. E. MARsHALL, Esq
This engraving will bo sold only by subscription
Agents wanted for Its sale everywhere, to whom liberal
PRICES.
Artists Proof Qimltsd to 500 so 90
india Prooi 10 90
rAn rrooi'' 90
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