William Nelson Copley Paintings
American, 1919-1996
William Nelson Copley, also known as CPLY, was an American painter with his works being classified as late Surrealist and a precursor to Pop Art.
Copley’s works evolved from the early 50s and 60s, ironic and humorous images of Western saloons, cowboys, and pin-up girls, to the late 1960s where his pieces were considered a combination of American and Mexican folk art. In the 70s he focused on the differences and challenges between men and women in romantic and sexual relationships.
Among Copley’s solo exhibitions was a show in Amsterdam by the Stedlijk Museum, which became the first public institution to add a Copley to their collection.to
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Artist: William Nelson Copley
1976
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: William Nelson Copley, American (1919 - 1996)
Title: 1976
Year: 1976
Medium: Tempera on Paper, signed and dated
Size: 23.5 x 18 inches
Frame: 36 x 30 inches
Category
1970s Pop Art William Nelson Copley Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Firecracker
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: William Copley
Title: Firecracker
Year: 1975
Medium: Oil on Canvas with Match and Firecracker, signed and dated
Size: 12 in. x 12 in. (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm)
Frame Size: 13 x 1...
Category
1970s Contemporary William Nelson Copley Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Found Objects, Oil
Untitled - oil canvas circa 1960s
By William Nelson Copley
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Signed lower right
Provenance
Private collection, New York
Private collection, New York (Descent from above)
This work can be viewed at our New York City showroom by appointment.
Category
1960s Surrealist William Nelson Copley Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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