Tag: Autumn
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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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Blue Jay Haven
Commissioned by Alltel in Jamestown, New York, for its corporate collection in 1988, Merrill Coffin’s Blue Jay Haven is a masterful celebration of nature’s interplay with manmade objects, rendered with delicate precision and a narrative quality. The painting features two blue jays in an autumnal setting that evokes both beauty and…
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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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Golden Cardinals
In Merrill Coffin’s, “Golden Cardinals,” nature unfolds in a symphony of colors and avian melodies. This piece was first showcased in 1992 at the annual Bemus Point Art Show. The canvas is adorned with a vast golden field, stretching endlessly under a golden horizon. A delicate wood line provides a…
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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…
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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…
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Autumn Melody
In Merrill Coffin’s acrylic painting titled “Autumn Melody,” the canvas comes alive with the vibrant hues of fall foliage as three enchanting yellow finches gather around a handcrafted bluebird house. The scene unfolds in a field, where the beauty of autumn is on full display. The focal point of the…
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Autumn Post
Merrill Coffin’s “Autumn Post” captivates the essence of fall with a display of golden birch trees, their leaves ablaze with hues of amber and ochre. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of rural simplicity, where a weathered barn stands as a silent witness to the passage of time. The old…
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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…