Category: Amish Subjects

  • Tug of War

    Tug of War

    Merrill Coffin’s masterful depiction of an Amish farm, titled “Tug of War,” captures the essence of a tranquil rural scene bathed in warm golden hues. The focal point of the painting is a pristine white barn against which two traditional Amish buggies are neatly parked, adding a touch of simplicity…

  • Amish Feeding Chickens

    Amish Feeding Chickens

    In the picturesque masterpiece by Merrill Coffin, a serene autumn day unfolds in the heart of Amish country. The canvas is alive with the golden hues of fall, setting the stage for a charming scene that captures the essence of community and rural life. Against a backdrop of golden autumnal…

  • Haying a Field

    Haying a Field

    In Merrill Coffin’s timeless masterpiece, “Haying Day,” the essence of summer unfolds as three Amish men diligently tend to the age-old tradition of haying a field. Set against a backdrop of vibrant green trees, the men expertly create mounds of hay, each movement a graceful dance with nature. The field…

  • Along the Roadside

    Along the Roadside

    Merrill Coffin’s painting, “Along the Roadside,” beautifully captures a slice of life from the rural, Amish countryside. This vibrant scene, set against the backdrop of a lush spring or summer day, feels both serene and bustling with simple, everyday joys. At the heart of the painting, an Amish couple in…

  • A Day on the Farm

    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…