Tag: Barn
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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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Winter’s Embrace
Merrill Coffin’s “Winter’s Embrace” invites viewers into a serene yet haunting winter landscape that captivates with its subtle beauty and quiet desolation. The artist skillfully captures the essence of a snow-covered hill, gently fading into the backdrop of a muted grey sky, evoking a sense of stillness and timelessness. In…
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Morning Frost Symphony
In Merrill Coffin’s 1983 “Morning Frost Symphony,” the artist transports us into a serene winter landscape where nature’s subtleties take center stage. The scene unfolds beneath a soft, grey-clouded sky, tinged with the first light of sunrise that gently bathes the landscape in a delicate glow. Stretching across the horizon…
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Haying a Field
In Merrill Coffin’s timeless masterpiece, “Haying Day,” the essence of summer unfolds as three Amish men diligently tend to the age-old tradition of haying a field. Set against a backdrop of vibrant green trees, the men expertly create mounds of hay, each movement a graceful dance with nature. The field…
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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…