Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Cardinal Creek
Cardinal Creek by Merrill Coffin captures the serene beauty of a quiet winter scene, blending the raw elegance of nature with subtle hints of life and color. The composition draws the eye to a gently flowing creek, its rippling waters cutting a path through a snow-blanketed landscape. Beginning mid-horizon, the…
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Coffin-Collins April Wedding
Coffin-Collins April Wedding Held Sunday at Bethel Church An April afternoon Church wedding took place Sunday, when Lois Virginia Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Collins, 69 Stewart Avenue, became the bride of Merrill Everett Coffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Coffin, 36- West 22nd Street. Rev. Lawrence F. Nordstrom officiated at 3 o’clock at…
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Quicksands of Human Strife
Editorial Cartoon by Merrill Coffin (1950s)This mid-century editorial cartoon by Merrill Coffin, likely created for the Jamestown Post-Journal, reflects his sharp social insight and compassion for community causes. The piece depicts a large hand symbolizing the unification of the Community Chest and the Red Cross, reaching down to lift three…
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Do it Yourself
This cartoon by Merrill Coffin, created in the 1950s, offers a glimpse into the artist’s sharp observational humor—and the social norms of the era he was responding to. At first glance, the scene is simple: a shop counter labeled “Do-It-Yourself Kits for a Handy Man,” two clerks behind the counter,…
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Mail Delivery
In Merrill Coffin’s “Mail Delivery” the scene unfolds against the backdrop of a red barn standing on a stone foundation. Adorned with crisp white trim, the barn showcases two hex signs, adding a touch of rustic charm. As autumn’s golden embrace takes hold, the foreground is awash with the warm…
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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…
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Chattering Jays
In ‘Chattering Jays,’ a painting by Merrill Coffin, the essence of a tranquil day is vividly captured on canvas. The focal point of the painting features two brilliant blue jays perched on a weathered white wooden fence, their feathers rendered with meticulous detail, displaying a striking contrast against the aged…
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Robins and the Apples
Set against the pale boards of white, weather-worn barns, this painting by Merrill Coffin captures a moment so gentle it almost feels overheard rather than seen. The scene is simple, rural, and deeply familiar—yet filled with careful storytelling. Two robins anchor the composition. One stands on the grass beside a…
