Author: Elizabeth Gleason

  • Sports Editor

    Sports Editor

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

  • Bluebirds in the Field

    Bluebirds in the Field

    Merrill Coffin’s Bluebirds in the Field is a serene depiction of early autumn, rich with detail and symbolism. At the center of the painting, a male bluebird perches gracefully on a bare branch, gazing down at a female bluebird resting on an empty harvest basket. Their interaction exudes a sense…

  • Before the Catch

    Before the Catch

    Merrill Coffin’s Before the Catch captures the serene yet industrious atmosphere of a Massachusetts fishing wharf in the early hours before sunrise. This evocative scene centers on a lobster boat marked MA-704-2, anchored and tied to a weathered post. A lone fisherman stands on the boat, inspecting his traps, preparing…

  • Airport Stew

    Airport Stew

    An editorial cartoon by Merrill Coffin from The Post-Journal circa 1950s.

  • Cardinal Creek

    Cardinal Creek

    Cardinal Creek by Merrill Coffin captures the serene beauty of a quiet winter scene, blending the raw elegance of nature with subtle hints of life and color. The composition draws the eye to a gently flowing creek, its rippling waters cutting a path through a snow-blanketed landscape. Beginning mid-horizon, the…

  • Coffin-Collins April Wedding

    Coffin-Collins April Wedding

    Coffin-Collins April Wedding Held Sunday at Bethel Church An April afternoon Church wedding took place Sunday, when Lois Virginia Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Collins, 69 Stewart Avenue, became the bride of Merrill Everett Coffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Coffin, 36- West 22nd Street. Rev. Lawrence F. Nordstrom officiated at 3 o’clock at…

  • Mail Delivery

    Mail Delivery

    In Merrill Coffin’s “Mail Delivery” the scene unfolds against the backdrop of a red barn standing on a stone foundation. Adorned with crisp white trim, the barn showcases two hex signs, adding a touch of rustic charm. As autumn’s golden embrace takes hold, the foreground is awash with the warm…

  • Amish Feeding Chickens

    Amish Feeding Chickens

    In the picturesque masterpiece by Merrill Coffin, a serene autumn day unfolds in the heart of Amish country. The canvas is alive with the golden hues of fall, setting the stage for a charming scene that captures the essence of community and rural life. Against a backdrop of golden autumnal…

  • Chattering Jays

    Chattering Jays

    In ‘Chattering Jays,’ a painting by Merrill Coffin, the essence of a tranquil day is vividly captured on canvas. The focal point of the painting features two brilliant blue jays perched on a weathered white wooden fence, their feathers rendered with meticulous detail, displaying a striking contrast against the aged…