Tag: Dog
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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…
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Autumn Afternoon, Home
In Autumn Afternoon, Home, Merrill Coffin offers a rare glimpse into rural Americana through one of his few known paintings to feature a car. Known primarily for his vivid landscapes and portraits of small-town life, this work stands apart, both for its compositional choices and the quiet narrative it evokes.…
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Fishing Hole
Nestled in a golden field, an old grey barn stands as a quiet sentinel of time, its weathered wood blending harmoniously with the warm hues of the season. In the foreground, a serene pond mirrors the crisp autumn sky, the golden leaves, and the steadfast barn, creating a tranquil scene…
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Capturing Tranquility
Merrill Coffin’s painting offers a serene glimpse into an autumnal Amish countryside. The center foreground depicts a wholesome moment between a teenage boy and his loyal companion. Wearing blue overalls and a straw hat, the boy bends down to scratch his dog’s ear. The dog, a white and black beauty,…
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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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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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Maple Syrup Harvest in Winter
Merrill Coffin captures the essence of Maple Syrup Season in ‘Maple Syrup Harvest in Winter.’ Against a muted winter sky, a sugar house stands in the background, emitting wisps of smoke from its chimney. The scene is a testament to the timeless tradition of tapping maple trees for that liquid…
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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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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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Quilts drying
“Quilts Drying” by Merril Coffin captures the serene essence of a farmhouse in autumn, surrounded by the warmth of Amish life. In the foreground, six chickens eagerly peck at the ground as an Amish girl scatters feed. Nearby, a young Amish boy playfully attempts to catch one of the chickens,…