Author: Elizabeth Gleason

  • Tug of War

    Tug of War

    Merrill Coffin’s masterful depiction of an Amish farm, titled “Tug of War,” captures the essence of a tranquil rural scene bathed in warm golden hues. The focal point of the painting is a pristine white barn against which two traditional Amish buggies are neatly parked, adding a touch of simplicity…

  • Bison in Winter

    Bison in Winter

    In this captivating painting, a snowy field is covered with a blanket of snow under the soft, diffused light of a grey winter day. Majestic pine trees stand tall in the background, their branches gracefully laden with snow. A sense of tranquility pervades the scene as bison graze peacefully, their…

  • Floral Cradle

    Floral Cradle

    Cradle painted for his granddaughter Elizabeth Coffin Gleason – 1975

  • Floral Trunk

    Floral Trunk

    Originally, it was the private collection of Merrill and Lois Coffin. The piece was featured in their living room. Private Collection of Daniel Nagurney, Grandson

  • Decorated Toy Chests

    Decorated Toy Chests

    Set of Three Toy Chests made in 1975 for his three granddaughters Kerry Nagurney, Laurie Coffin Kortowich, and Elizabeth Coffin Gleason.

  • Painted Washstand

    Painted Washstand

    Original furniture of the Coffin House – Martin Rd Jamestown, NY Private Collection of Laurie Kortowich (Granddaughter)

  • Decorated Milk Cans

    Decorated Milk Cans

    Private Collection of James Coffin (Grandson)

  • History of The Coffin Family

    Learn about the Coffin family’s ties to Nantucket and influences of the seascape paintings.

  • The Cohen Home

    The Cohen Home

    If you happen to be the possessor of this artwork, we would greatly appreciate your contact. Unfortunately, we don’t possess any information about this particular piece- the title was created based on the subject matter.