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William N. Copley

1919–1996

Place de l’Opéra 1956
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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.

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    William N. Copley
    1956

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