Author: Elizabeth Gleason
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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
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Decorated Toy Chests
Set of Three Toy Chests made in 1975 for his three granddaughters Kerry Nagurney, Laurie Coffin Kortowich, and Elizabeth Coffin Gleason.
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Painted Washstand
Original furniture of the Coffin House – Martin Rd Jamestown, NY Private Collection of Laurie Kortowich (Granddaughter)
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History of The Coffin Family
Learn about the Coffin family’s ties to Nantucket and influences of the seascape paintings.
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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.
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Golden Cardinals
In Merrill Coffin’s, “Golden Cardinals,” nature unfolds in a symphony of colors and avian melodies. This piece was first showcased in 1992 at the annual Bemus Point Art Show. The canvas is adorned with a vast golden field, stretching endlessly under a golden horizon. A delicate wood line provides a…
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In Review
By Robert W. Plyer from The Post-Journal 1990 Prendergast Exhibits Merrill Coffin’s Art Visitors to the smaller art gallery at James Prendergast Library during this week will find there an exhibition of marine and Americana Paintings by Jamestown resident Merrill E. Coffin. The exhibition, which continues through Nov. 2, includes…
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Grandpa’s Milk House
“Grandpa’s Milk House” by Merrill Coffin is a captivating painting that captures the essence of rural life and the beauty of autumn. At the center of the composition is a weathered barn, one of Merrill’s favorite motifs, standing proudly against a backdrop of a golden field. The barn’s foundation is…
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Fiery Autumn
Merrill Coffin’s masterpiece, “Fiery Autumn,” invites viewers into a world ablaze with the fiery hues of fall. The focal point of this captivating painting is the resplendent display of autumnal glory, where a vibrant sea of red leaves adorns the trees, creating a rich and warm background that speaks of…