Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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Pheasants and the Milkcan
Merrill Coffin’s Pheasant and the Milkcan is a stunning composition that captures the quiet beauty of rural life. The painting transports the viewer to a golden autumn field, where time seems to slow, and nature seamlessly blends with remnants of the past. At the heart of the piece, a pheasant…
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Curious Blue Jays
Merrill Coffin’s Curious Blue Jays – A Timeless Study of Nature and Nostalgia Merrill Coffin’s Curious Blue Jays is a captivating autumnal scene that blends nature, nostalgia, and rustic charm into a single, evocative composition. This painting, exhibited at the Octagon Gallery at Patterson Library in Westfield in the 1990s,…
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Lobster Catch
Merrill Coffin’s Lobster Catch captures the quiet industry of coastal life in a beautifully detailed seascape. In this privately held painting, two lobstermen stand on a weathered stone wharf, preparing their traps for the day’s work. Beside them, a red boathouse adorned with colorful lobster markers serves as a striking…
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Fishing Hole
Nestled in a golden field, an old grey barn stands as a quiet sentinel of time, its weathered wood blending harmoniously with the warm hues of the season. In the foreground, a serene pond mirrors the crisp autumn sky, the golden leaves, and the steadfast barn, creating a tranquil scene…
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A Silent Watcher
Merrill Coffin’s Enchanting Barn Owl In this striking painting by artist Merrill Coffin, we are invited into the intimate world of a barn owl perched on a piece of driftwood against a pristine white backdrop. At first glance, the composition appears simple and serene. But look a little closer, and…
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February Winter Tap
In this captivating scene by Merrill Coffin, a brooding winter sky sets the mood over snow-covered fields. To the left, maple trees adorned with sap buckets hint at the promise of spring, while four pheasants find shelter in the undergrowth below. A gentle stream winds through the landscape, with a…
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Capturing Tranquility
Merrill Coffin’s painting offers a serene glimpse into an autumnal Amish countryside. The center foreground depicts a wholesome moment between a teenage boy and his loyal companion. Wearing blue overalls and a straw hat, the boy bends down to scratch his dog’s ear. The dog, a white and black beauty,…
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Antique Sale
Merrill Coffin’s “Antique Sale” captures the essence of nostalgia and history in a meticulously crafted still life that beckons viewers into a world of timeless treasures. Set against a rich wood-planked background, the composition invites exploration, each carefully arranged antique telling a story of bygone eras. Hanging is a copper…
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Echos of the Hunt
Merrill Coffin’s still life, Echoes of the Hunt, invites viewers into a contemplative world where artistry and tradition intertwine. Set against a stark white background that accentuates the vibrant yet rustic elements of the composition, the painting speaks of bygone days, rural culture, and the interplay between utility and creativity.…
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Three’s a Crowd
Three’s a Crowd by Merrill Coffin, painted in 1994, portrays a serene winter woodland scene filled with intricate detail and a sense of quiet beauty. The painting features a trio of cardinals—one female and two males—perched gracefully on the branches of a birch tree, a beloved motif often celebrated in…