Tag: Autumn
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Gilded Turkeys
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.
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Autumn Barn
Merrill Coffin’s “Autumn Barn” captures the essence of fall’s poignant beauty. A rolling hay field sets the stage, adorned with a barn that stands proudly amidst the rustic charm of nature. A couple, seated on a stone wall behind a timeworn wooden fence, becomes a central focus, immersing themselves in…
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Pheasant in the Mist
In ‘Pheasant in the Mist’, Merrill Coffin captures the quiet elegance of a lone pheasant amidst a serene, misty landscape. The background fades into a soft, grey-blue fog, evoking a calm, ethereal atmosphere. Behind the pheasant, delicate, dried white wildflowers add a touch of understated beauty, while golden grass sways…
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The Train
In this autumn scene by Merrill Coffin, a lone locomotive cuts through a golden landscape, carrying with it the weight of motion, memory, and time. The black engine—marked simply with the number 444—moves steadily down the tracks, steam rising from its body and drifting into the cool fall air. The…
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Nature’s Apple Feast
In Merrill Coffin’s captivating masterpiece, “Nature’s Apple Feast,” the essence of autumnal abundance comes to life upon the canvas. At its core, a solitary apple branch, heavy with the weight of luscious fruit, takes center stage. Each apple, a radiant orb of dark red, emits a warm, inviting glow, drawing…
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The Artist and His Work
Merrill E. Coffin gave a gallery talk to Carole Crolle’s fifth graders at the Octagon Gallery at Patterson Library last Friday. Mr. Coffin delighted the students by drawing several nature scenes and telling them how he creates his wildlife paintings. Mr. Coffin is pictured here with his painting “Curious Blue Jays.” The exhibit continues through Dec.…
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Stump Talk
A Quiet Conversation in the Woods: Stump Talk (2003) In Stump Talk (2003), Merrill Coffin invites us into a fleeting, almost private moment in the natural world. Two blue jays perch atop a freshly cut tree stump, facing one another as if mid-conversation. Their bodies lean slightly inward, attentive and…
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Golden Serenity – Two Pheasants in a Field
In Merrill Coffin’s “Golden Serenity: Two Pheasants in a Field,” the artist captures a moment of tranquil beauty in the heart of the countryside. The foreground reveals a lush field of golden hay, a warm and inviting backdrop that sets the stage for the starring duo – two resplendent pheasants…
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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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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…