Category: Landscape
February Winter Tap
In this captivating scene by Merrill Coffin, a brooding winter sky sets the mood over snow-covered fields. To the left, maple trees adorned with sap buckets hint at the promise of spring, while four pheasants find shelter in the undergrowth below. A gentle stream winds through the landscape, with a…
Capturing Tranquility
Merrill Coffin’s painting offers a serene glimpse into an autumnal Amish countryside. The center foreground depicts a wholesome moment between a teenage boy and his loyal companion. Wearing blue overalls and a straw hat, the boy bends down to scratch his dog’s ear. The dog, a white and black beauty,…
The Butler Home
Merrill Coffin’s Butler Home is a masterful tribute to family, history, and heritage, capturing the charm and nostalgia of the Butler family’s home in Ashville, New York. Created for his daughter, Tabetha Butler, this painting beautifully portrays the Smith Bly House, a distinguished Greek Revival home listed on the National…
Rural Reverie
Merrill Coffin’s Rural Reverie masterfully captures the quiet charm of a rural landscape on a subdued gray day. The scene invites viewers to step into a moment of rustic life, where the simple beauty of a working farm is rendered with warmth and authenticity. In the background, a partially visible…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Winter’s Flight
Merril Coffin’s ‘Winter’s Flight’’ captures the serene beauty of a rural winter landscape in Western New York. In the left foreground, birch trees stand tall and leafless, their delicate branches reaching towards the crisp winter sky. A sturdy barbed wire fence runs the length of the painting, a silent witness…
Flying South
Merrill Coffin’s “Flying South” from 1986 is a poignant winter piece that beautifully encapsulates the essence of migration and the changing seasons. The foreground showcases a vast cornfield, its once-tall stalks now harvested, peeking through a blanket of snow in four neat rows. The remnants of the cornstalks provide a…