William Nelson Copley Nude 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
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 Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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