St. Nicholas Vol. XIII, September, 1886, No. 11 An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks

** "St. Nicholas Vol. XIII, September, 1886, No. 11" by Various is an illustrated magazine from the late 1800s containing stories and articles that spotlight art and artists, with an emphasis on English painting and its history. Readers are treated to accounts that celebrate important artists and achievements from the time period that enlighten and amuse. Beginning with Henry VIII, the writing covers matters of art and monarchy in England, moving through Queen Elizabeth's time to King Charles I's; it gives a thorough depiction of how these creatives influenced the environment of their day, as well as their lives, careers, and legacies, with a focus on key figures like William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, and Thomas Gainsborough. **