Category: Paintings
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Along the Roadside
Merrill Coffin’s painting, “Along the Roadside,” beautifully captures a slice of life from the rural, Amish countryside. This vibrant scene, set against the backdrop of a lush spring or summer day, feels both serene and bustling with simple, everyday joys. At the heart of the painting, an Amish couple in…
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Buffalos in the West
“Bison in the West” by Merrill Coffin captures the serene beauty of the American prairie. In the foreground, a male and female bison are depicted, the female resting on the ground while both gaze downward in quiet contemplation. The vast landscape around them is framed by the iconic red rocks…
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Autumn Harvest
Merrill Coffin’s “Autumn Harvest” gracefully captures the spirit of the season in a radiant countryside landscape. Set against the backdrop of a golden field, a simple wooden bench becomes the scene’s focal point, adorned with the promise of a bountiful harvest. Three woven harvest baskets, perched atop the bench, await…
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Autumn Auction
Merrill Coffin’s Autumn Auction captures a poignant scene of rural life in transition. A vibrant cardinal perches atop rusted milk cans, their weathered metal telling stories of days gone by. In the background, a white barn shows the wear of time, with a broken windowpane partially visible in the top…
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Freeman Farm
Merrill Coffin’s painting captures a serene autumn view of the Freeman Farm in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, a place he and his wife Lois cherished on their travels throughout New England. This piece, Lois’s favorite, was proudly displayed as the centerpiece in their dining room on Martin Road for many years. The…
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The Weathered Hinge
Merrill Coffin’s painting captures a tranquil moment of a chickadee perched delicately on the rusty hinge of a weathered barn door. The bird is shown in profile, its soft, fluffy feathers contrasting with the rough texture of the old wood. The barn door, aged and worn, bears the marks of…
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A Day on the Farm
Merrill Coffin’s Amish Life in Autumn Merrill Coffin’s painting, Daily Life on an Amish Farm, captures a slice of rural simplicity and warmth that seems to leap off the canvas. This autumn scene brings to life the daily rhythms of a quiet Amish community, with Coffin’s skillful attention to detail…
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The Pond’s Reflections
Merrill Coffin’s “The Pond’s Reflection” invites viewers into a world painted in the warm hues of fall. The scene unfolds in a golden field, where the traces of tire marks hint at human activity in this otherwise untouched landscape. Pheasants grace the left forefront, their vibrant feathers mirroring the palette…
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Autumn’s Approach
This rare Merrill Coffin painting captures a tranquil private residence bathed in soft, natural light. The focal point is a light blueish-grey home, its charming simplicity enhanced by clean lines and subtle color tones. A winding driveway draws the eye towards a striking red garage resembling a barn, complete with…
