Author: Elizabeth Gleason

  • Snow Chat

    Snow Chat

    In the ‘Snow Chat’ painting by Merrill Coffin, nature’s drama unfolds on a canvas of snowy serenity. Two vibrant blue jays, resplendent in their azure plumage, flank a cardinal on a snow-laden branch. The heavy snowfall paints a tranquil landscape, casting a hushed spell over the winter painting. Against the…

  • Winter’s Solitude

    Winter’s Solitude

    In Merrill Coffin’s Winter’s Solitude, a red barn stands stoically atop a grey stone foundation, weathered by time and adorned with the character of missing barn boards. The windows, like enigmatic portals, appear black against the red facade, creating a sense of mystery and solitude in the snowy landscape. The…

  • Winter Chickadees

    Winter Chickadees

    In Merrill Coffin’s enchanting, “Winter Chickadees,” a serene winter landscape unfolds, weaving a tale of nature’s resilience and the quiet beauty found in forgotten moments. The focal point of the painting is a trio of cheerful chickadees, each contributing to the narrative of a forsaken harvest basket that sits slightly…

  • Dawn Pursuit: Over the Fence

    Dawn Pursuit: Over the Fence

    In Merrill Coffin’s “Dawn Pursuit: Over the Fence,” the canvas comes alive with the spirit of the hunt set against a tranquil, wintry landscape. In the foreground, two hunters clad in their hunting attire navigate over a rustic barbed wire fence, venturing into the vastness of the countryside. As one…

  • Bargain Days

    Bargain Days

    Bargain Day October 16, 1957 – Jamestown Post Journal

  • Prey at Midnight

    Prey at Midnight

    Unfortunately, we don’t possess any information about this particular piece- the title was created based on the subject matter.

  • Little Bone Run Hunt

    Little Bone Run Hunt

    Merrill Coffin’s canvas comes alive with the quiet intensity of the “Little Bone Run Hunt,” capturing a serene moment in the heart of the snowy forest. In the foreground, a buck, adorned with impressive antlers, contemplates a tranquil drink from a small stream, pausing amidst the pristine snow. Behind the…

  • Silent Snowfall: Limburg’s Retreat

    Silent Snowfall: Limburg’s Retreat

    Merrill Coffin’s “Silent Snowfall: Limburg’s Retreat” invites you into the serene embrace of a winter landscape, capturing the quiet charm of John Limburg’s hunting cabin just beyond the Nickle Inn, nestled in Little Bone Run. The cabin, wrapped in a blanket of snow, emits a cozy warmth with the gentle…

  • Whispers of Winter Birch

    Whispers of Winter Birch

    Merrill Coffin’s “Whispers of Winter Birch” transports you into a tranquil and wintry landscape where the subtle beauty of nature unfolds against a backdrop of dark grey skies, merging seamlessly into a snowy scene. At the forefront, the canvas captures the ethereal essence of a birch tree, its slender trunk…

  • Maple Syrup Harvest in Winter

    Maple Syrup Harvest in Winter

    Merrill Coffin captures the essence of Maple Syrup Season in ‘Maple Syrup Harvest in Winter.’ Against a muted winter sky, a sugar house stands in the background, emitting wisps of smoke from its chimney. The scene is a testament to the timeless tradition of tapping maple trees for that liquid…