Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Autumn Barn
Merrill Coffin’s “Autumn Barn” captures the essence of fall’s poignant beauty. A rolling hay field sets the stage, adorned with a barn that stands proudly amidst the rustic charm of nature. A couple, seated on a stone wall behind a timeworn wooden fence, becomes a central focus, immersing themselves in…
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The Battle of the High Seas
Merrill Coffin’s painting ‘The Battle of the High Seas’ shares the intense naval clash between a resilient British Ship and a formidable French Ship. The dynamic scene unfolds with the British ship’s tattered sails adorned with battle scars – a testament to the fierce struggle for supremacy. The canvas captures…
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Pheasant in the Mist
In ‘Pheasant in the Mist’, Merrill Coffin captures the quiet elegance of a lone pheasant amidst a serene, misty landscape. The background fades into a soft, grey-blue fog, evoking a calm, ethereal atmosphere. Behind the pheasant, delicate, dried white wildflowers add a touch of understated beauty, while golden grass sways…
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Morning Stroll
Merrill Coffin’s ‘Morning Stroll,’ completed in 1991, captures the serene beauty of a winter morning in meticulous detail. The focal point of the painting is a majestic pheasant gracefully strolling across a snow-covered landscape. Each brushstroke skillfully depicts the delicate patterns of the bird’s feathers and the subtle texture of…
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A Hunter’s Still Life
This painting by Merrill Coffin captures a moment of quiet reflection through the humble presence of a duck decoy—an object rooted in tradition, utility, and memory. Resting on a wooden surface, the decoy is rendered with Coffin’s characteristic sensitivity to texture and form. Its worn surface and natural tones suggest…
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The Train
In this autumn scene by Merrill Coffin, a lone locomotive cuts through a golden landscape, carrying with it the weight of motion, memory, and time. The black engine—marked simply with the number 444—moves steadily down the tracks, steam rising from its body and drifting into the cool fall air. The…