Autumn Sentinel

In this portrait, Merrill Coffin captures the quiet dignity of a quail poised atop a fallen tree. Against a backdrop of golden fields and distant trees fading into a pale white sky, the bird embodies both resilience and stillness. The earthy tones of its plumage blend seamlessly with the autumnal landscape, highlighting Coffin’s gift for rendering wildlife in harmony with its natural surroundings. Autumn Sentinel reflects the artist’s enduring connection to the rhythms of the Western New York countryside.

Private Collection of James Coffin