Category: Artwork
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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…
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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…
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Quicksands of Human Strife
Editorial Cartoon by Merrill Coffin (1950s)This mid-century editorial cartoon by Merrill Coffin, likely created for the Jamestown Post-Journal, reflects his sharp social insight and compassion for community causes. The piece depicts a large hand symbolizing the unification of the Community Chest and the Red Cross, reaching down to lift three…
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Do it Yourself
This cartoon by Merrill Coffin, created in the 1950s, offers a glimpse into the artist’s sharp observational humor—and the social norms of the era he was responding to. At first glance, the scene is simple: a shop counter labeled “Do-It-Yourself Kits for a Handy Man,” two clerks behind the counter,…
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Robins and the Apples
Set against the pale boards of white, weather-worn barns, this painting by Merrill Coffin captures a moment so gentle it almost feels overheard rather than seen. The scene is simple, rural, and deeply familiar—yet filled with careful storytelling. Two robins anchor the composition. One stands on the grass beside a…
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Merriam’s Turkey
Merrill Coffin’s “Merriam’s Turkey” captures the essence of a crisp fall day in a golden field where nature’s beauty unfolds in a harmonious display. The canvas is adorned with the warm hues of autumn as the golden field gently sways in the breeze, setting the stage for a picturesque scene.…
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Calico Season
Three Calico Cartoons for the Post Journal. My grandfather took an annual fishing trip to Lady Evelyn every year. April 6, 1955- Post Journal
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Pheasant in the Mist
In ‘Pheasant in the Mist’, Merrill Coffin captures the quiet elegance of a lone pheasant amidst a serene, misty landscape. The background fades into a soft, grey-blue fog, evoking a calm, ethereal atmosphere. Behind the pheasant, delicate, dried white wildflowers add a touch of understated beauty, while golden grass sways…
