Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Better Make Sure He’s Big Enough
Editorial Cartoon for Jamestown Post JournalMarch 19, 1958Topic: Proposition to increase the sales tax to 2%
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Autumn Harvest
Merrill Coffin’s “Autumn Harvest” gracefully captures the spirit of the season in a radiant countryside landscape. Set against the backdrop of a golden field, a simple wooden bench becomes the scene’s focal point, adorned with the promise of a bountiful harvest. Three woven harvest baskets, perched atop the bench, await…
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Autumn Auction
Merrill Coffin’s Autumn Auction captures a poignant scene of rural life in transition. A vibrant cardinal perches atop rusted milk cans, their weathered metal telling stories of days gone by. In the background, a white barn shows the wear of time, with a broken windowpane partially visible in the top…
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Freeman Farm
Merrill Coffin’s painting captures a serene autumn view of the Freeman Farm in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, a place he and his wife Lois cherished on their travels throughout New England. This piece, Lois’s favorite, was proudly displayed as the centerpiece in their dining room on Martin Road for many years. The…
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The Weathered Hinge
Merrill Coffin’s painting captures a tranquil moment of a chickadee perched delicately on the rusty hinge of a weathered barn door. The bird is shown in profile, its soft, fluffy feathers contrasting with the rough texture of the old wood. The barn door, aged and worn, bears the marks of…
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A Day on the Farm
Merrill Coffin’s Amish Life in Autumn Merrill Coffin’s painting, Daily Life on an Amish Farm, captures a slice of rural simplicity and warmth that seems to leap off the canvas. This autumn scene brings to life the daily rhythms of a quiet Amish community, with Coffin’s skillful attention to detail…
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The Pond’s Reflections
Merrill Coffin’s “The Pond’s Reflection” invites viewers into a world painted in the warm hues of fall. The scene unfolds in a golden field, where the traces of tire marks hint at human activity in this otherwise untouched landscape. Pheasants grace the left forefront, their vibrant feathers mirroring the palette…
