William N. Copley
1919–1996
Introduction
William N. Copley (January 24, 1919 – May 7, 1996) also known as CPLY, was an American painter, writer, gallerist, collector, patron, publisher and art entrepreneur. His works as an artist have been classified as late Surrealist and precursory to Pop art.
Wikidata identifier
Q2578319
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Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, dealer, painter, patron
ULAN identifier
500029656
Names
William Nelson Copley, C.P.L.Y., CPLY, Bill Copley, William N. Copley, William N. (William Nelson) Copley, William Copley
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed July 23, 2025.
