The national Republican., 1867-03-01
A NOUN EMEN
MARSHALL'S PORTRAIT
OF
A p r A II A NJ LIN COL N &.

AHAM LIN COLIN.
Messrs Tekuor Fields bog to announce that they
have arranged with tho eminent engrAvsr and painter
Mr. WIN. Z. Marshall, for the publication Of his line
engraved portrait Of Abraham Lincoln.
This engraving is after Mr.. MArshal's own painting,
and iS executed in purolns is the largest head
engraved in this manner and by far the best sngrAv
ing executed In Amerea and will take its place
among the few great works which lneA art has given
to the world.
Tho publishers however, do not put this portrait Of
M. Lincoln before the public simply nne work Of
art for 1t Possesses the still greater value Of being
true likeness Of the Msryred President representing
him in his best aspects and in a manner so different
from all others that may be considered essentially
Mr.. Marshallsown. The publishers believe II will be
accepted the standard portrait Of Mr. Lincoln and
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 1t in this regard.
Tho publishers respectfully invite attention to the
following, samong the many Communications bestowed
upon the picture:
Prom Mr.. Herndon, Mr. Lineoln's Law Partner In
Springfield, Illinois.
sPRIsoYIELD, ILL, Sept. %, 1856.
hEssRs. TIcKNoR fIELDs-SIRs | have known
twenty years Of which he and myself were law partners
physcsiy and mentally, especially since iss4, whom
he fairly commenced looming up In the nation have
most all conditions Of human le and his form aud
lures are deeply impressed on my memory. Mr.. WIN.
me- published BY your house, and have studied the
picture sufneiently long to form an opinion Oft II art
tho expression Of an Idea embodied in fact which at
once translates itself to the Intelligent observer then
this Picure Is work Of the highest art The organs
and features Of the face almost exaetare true to
nature. In this portrait the artist has caught Mr. Lin
coin in kindness tenderness, and reflection combn
and in my humble Judgment this is the best portrait
Of Mr. Lincoln have seen As work Of high art, It
will take Its proper place among the finest America
Those who had the pleasure Of seeing the original
may assured that the expression Of organ and eG
ture aud mood Of the mAu well caught, expressed
and preserved. am pleased to know you are soon 10
make the PstuTS public through It's hTPs gHIySSsal
| [From the Poet whitter1
ANRsBuRT, Mass, 9th Month, ist day, 1866.
| II was never my privilege to know Abraham Lincoln
ialled satisfy my conception Of him They mig Be
and probably were, what are called good likenesses
so far as outline and detail were concerned, but to me
they always seemed to lack great essential an
tire portraitthe Informing spirit OF the man within
This hnd in Marshall portrait The old harsh lines
compromise but all and throug ALL the pathetic
sadness the wise simplicity and tender humanity Of the
man are visible 10 the face Of the speaker at uettys
burg and the writer Of the second inaugural The emi.
neny successful artist deserves the thanks Of all who
j. a. WHITTIER.
[From ssaator Sumusr.l
SENATE CHAMBER, l7th July, 1866
M DEAR sIR; | congratulate you upon your success
work Of art 1t win take Its place among those rare pro-
dneons not to be forgotten. As portrait 1t will al
ways be valued presenting the original in his most
uHite with strength. think that cannot err In pre-
dieting for 1t general favor among all who love art or
venerste the name Of our Martyred President. | am
that many will look upon Il with grateful enthu
wILiAx 4. HiTsHIIi, Esq' CHARLES SUMNER
tFrOn the Secretary q wsrI
WAsHM0roS CIrT, July IS, 1885,
SIR; Your engraved portrait OF the late President
Abrahsm Lincoln, has been carefully examined and Is
regarded by as beautiful likeness OF that great and
good man. In many respects Il represents his living
expression with accuracy than any other that has
come under my observation.
As who knew and loved him, rejoice that Won
have we'll succeeded In effort by work Of art
In preserving the memory Of his eountenAnee and ena
bling the world to know what manner Of man ho
EDWIN NJ STANTON.
W. E. 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 QimitOd to 500 $40 90
India Proof 10 90
For the New England States address
TICKHoR FIELDS,
l2i fremont Street, Boston.
For New York, New Jersey, Penusylvania, Maryland,
Delaware, District Of Columbia, Ohio,
and Michigan, address
TICKSoR 4 FIELDS,
6S Bleeeker Street, New York.
For Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Mime
sofa, and Wisconsin, address
JOHN H. AMMoN,
0eo Ill Lake Street, Chicago, Illinoi