Autumn Homecoming

In this autumn scene by Merrill Coffin, the quiet beauty of rural life unfolds against a backdrop of a weathered grey barn and golden fields. Overhead, a flock of geese makes its journey south, echoing the season’s change. Birch trees, touched with amber, dot the field, while a great golden tree stands sentinel near a barbed wire fence. In the foreground, a man in a red hunting jacket walks hand-in-hand with a young child, faithful dogs at their side. Behind them, the raised flag of the mailbox suggests a simple ritual—perhaps posting a letter before returning home. Coffin captures not just the colors of fall, but the warmth of family, tradition, and the timeless rhythm of country life.