The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859" is a collection of written pieces that show different perspectives on literature, artwork, and political ideas during the 1800's. The magazine discusses a famous painter named Ary Scheffer, who makes art that stirs up big emotions. The opening writing piece talks about Scheffer's noteworthy life and artwork, showing his important presence in the American artistic environment, as people connected with his deep emotions and religious themes shown through color and image. It talks about his life, how he improved as an artist in Paris, people he befriended, and how he notably helped shape French art, all while connecting feelings and cultural ideas through colors and story. The general tone is inviting to readers who like art and culture, highlighting how Scheffer's impacted spirituality and art at the time.