Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Autumn Sentinel
In this portrait, Merrill Coffin captures the quiet dignity of a quail poised atop a fallen tree. Against a backdrop of golden fields and distant trees fading into a pale white sky, the bird embodies both resilience and stillness. The earthy tones of its plumage blend seamlessly with the autumnal…
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Loons on Lady Evelyn
Among Merrill Coffin’s many artistic works, his wildlife paintings hold a special place for their ability to capture both the essence of nature and the memories tied to beloved places. Loons on Lady Evelyn is one such piece—a tranquil yet vibrant scene inspired by his annual fishing trips to Lady…
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Autumn Homecoming
In this autumn scene by Merrill Coffin, the quiet beauty of rural life unfolds against a backdrop of a weathered grey barn and golden fields. Overhead, a flock of geese makes its journey south, echoing the season’s change. Birch trees, touched with amber, dot the field, while a great golden…
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Golden Fields & Crimson Wings
An Autumn Moment by Merrill Coffin Merrill Coffin’s work has always captured the quiet poetry of rural life, and this autumn scene is no exception. In the painting done in 1995, the bold red of a male cardinal perched atop a weathered fence post draws the eye immediately. Just below,…
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Autumn Afternoon, Home
In Autumn Afternoon, Home, Merrill Coffin offers a rare glimpse into rural Americana through one of his few known paintings to feature a car. Known primarily for his vivid landscapes and portraits of small-town life, this work stands apart, both for its compositional choices and the quiet narrative it evokes.…
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Blood Bank
Jamestown Post Journal Cartoon January 22 – 1950s Editorial: “You Can’t Withdraw What is Not There” Life Giving BloodWhat other bank gives as much interest with such a small deposit?
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The Empty Stand
Merrill Coffin’s The Empty Stand captures a moment of stillness in the late autumn woods—a hauntingly beautiful scene that speaks to both the natural rhythms of wildlife and the silent presence of the hunter’s world. At the heart of the composition, a magnificent 12-point buck stands poised beside a graceful…
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A Hummingbird Summer
In Merrill Coffin’s wildlife painting created in 1992, A Hummingbird Summer , three vibrant hummingbirds dance around blooming beebalm, pausing just long enough to sip sweet nectar. Set in front of a simple white fence, the scene is alive with movement, color, and summertime stillness. Beebalm, with its spiky red…
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A Moment in the Meadow
Merrill Coffin’s wildlife painting, A Moment in the Meadow, captures a golden moment at the edge of a late-summer field. In the foreground, a pair of Eastern Bluebirds—one male, one female—rest on an old fence rail beside their weathered birdhouse. The birdhouse itself is fixed to the fence, nestled among…
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Union Soldiers in the Fight
Merrill Coffin’s “Union Soldiers in the Fight“ captures a moment of intensity and determination on the battlefield during the Civil War. The painting brings history to life, showcasing Union soldiers locked in combat, their figures partially obscured by the thick smoke of war. The composition draws the eye to the…