Category: Americana
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Off to School
This nostalgic painting transports viewers to a simpler time, capturing the lively energy of four young girls hurrying towards a quaint schoolhouse in the distance. Dressed in bonnets and long, flowing dresses that evoke the charm of yesteryear, the girls’ playful urgency suggests they are running late. The scene unfolds…
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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…
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1750 Cobbler
Merrill Coffin’s ‘1750 Cobbler’ painting offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of a colonial village during the mid-18th century. The canvas is alive with vibrant details, capturing the essence of the era with meticulous attention to architectural and human elements. On the left side of the composition, two…
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Union Soldiers
In Merrill Coffin’s poignant painting, “Union Soldiers,” a timeless tableau unfolds amidst the quietude of a late autumn woodland. The canvas captures a moment of respite for three weary Union soldiers, each figure contributing to the narrative of sacrifice, camaraderie, and vigilance. The backdrop features a dense woodland where most…
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Winter’s Embrace on the Homestead
Merrill Coffin’s “Winter’s Embrace on the Homestead” transports you to a nostalgic subject of a rustic farm, enveloped in the quiet serenity of winter. The centerpiece is a weathered dark grey barn, its character revealed through missing boards and windows devoid of glass. A fading Mail Pouch Tobacco advertisement adorns…
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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…
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Lincoln’s Resolve: A Union Camp Portrait
In this poignant painting by Merrill Coffin, titled “Lincoln’s Resolve: A Union Camp Portrait,” the artist skillfully captures a pivotal moment in history. The painting depicts President Abraham Lincoln amidst his Union army in a battle camp, surrounded by the steadfast loyalty of three soldiers. This artwork holds special significance,…
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The Train
In this autumn scene by Merrill Coffin, a lone locomotive cuts through a golden landscape, carrying with it the weight of motion, memory, and time. The black engine—marked simply with the number 444—moves steadily down the tracks, steam rising from its body and drifting into the cool fall air. The…
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A Day of Fishing
There is a quiet kind of storytelling in A Day of Fishing—the kind that doesn’t ask for attention, but rewards those who linger. In this painting, Merrill Coffin captures a familiar rural moment: a covered bridge spanning calm water, autumn grasses bending toward the stream, and two figures pausing at…
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Haying a Field
In Merrill Coffin’s timeless masterpiece, “Haying Day,” the essence of summer unfolds as three Amish men diligently tend to the age-old tradition of haying a field. Set against a backdrop of vibrant green trees, the men expertly create mounds of hay, each movement a graceful dance with nature. The field…