
In Tide’s In, Merrill Coffin captures the serene beauty of an early morning on the coast. A lone lobsterman begins his day, setting off in his dory, while seagulls circle above, his only companions in the quiet dawn. The composition hints at a rocky shore on the right and tall grasses swaying to the left. In the distance, a stone jetty shrouded in fog forms a gentle horizon where the ocean seamlessly blends into the sky. This atmospheric piece evokes the timeless rhythms of the sea, celebrating the peaceful connection between man and nature at the break of day.

Merrill Coffin’s Tide’s In was available as a print. A fun little backstory: the artist’s grandchildren had hundreds of these prints in their room while growing up. The first run of prints was not up to par for Coffin, as the colors did not match the original artwork. To make use of the imperfect prints, he gave stacks to the kids, allowing them to draw on the back.
Tide’s In Announcement

“Early morning tide brings forth the lonely lobsterman, to check on his lobster traps. His lobster dory begins to float free from the mud flat where it has rested, awaiting the next day’s excursion and hopefully, a rewarding catch.”
Merrill E. Coffin
This is the seventh print in a limited edition series. The artist, Merrill E. Coffin, who resides in Jamestown, New York is acknowledged as one of the foremost creators of Marine and Americana art.
In the past Mr. Coffin has stated that about his creations.
“A building is no better than the foundation it is built on. The same is true of successful painting. The foundation in this case is a basic knowledge of drawing, composition, perspective, value, color and a thorough familiarity with the subject you are to paint. My favorite subjects are the wharfs, fishing boats, old barns and covered bridges of New England. Every side road, every turn in the road is a virtual treasure of subject material. My camera, which I have with me all the time, makes it possible for me to capture these marvelous scenes; it is up to me and my paints to make these memorable.”
The original “Tide’s In” is now in the private collection of Mr. Roger Olson, Jamestown, New York.
Each print is numbered and hand signed by the artist:
Merrill E. Coffin
McCourt is proud to print and present this lithographic print. We hope it gives you pleasure.
PRINTS
We receive many requests on how much a piece is worth?
Original paintings vary in price from $100-800.00 depending on subject matter and condition. We do not evaluate the cost of your piece. For prints we’ve seen locally pricing range up to $250.00 for a signed framed print. We sell prints online that are still available that are not signed by the artist but come from the estate for 50.00. Price depends on condition, age, frame, number. Most prints were created in the 1980s. You can find prints in some art shops in town and some original paintings in galleries locally.
Please note as of right now the estate does not have prints for the following paintings:
- Beyond Repair
- Morning Fog on the Cape
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