Category: Paintings
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Time for Buttering
Merrill Coffin’s “Time for Buttering” invites viewers into a nostalgic tableau, a glimpse into a bygone era where the heart of the home is a warm, worn-keeping room. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of red wallpaper adorned with faded and tearing yellow starbursts, a visual testament to the passage…
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After the Gamming
Size: 20″ x 24″PRINTS SOLD OUT: Prints range between $50.00- $250.00 In Merrill Coffin’s painting, “After the Gamming,” the vast expanse of the ocean unfolds as a poetic narrative, where two ships gracefully navigate the tranquil waters. The scene is a study in maritime elegance, capturing the essence of the…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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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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…