Artist
John Copley
British, 1875–1950
John Copley was a British artist. 7 works are cataloged here, principally at Cleveland Museum of Art. John Copley was born in Manchester.
John Copley (25 June 1875 – 17 July 1950) was a British artist. He was a founder member of the Senefelder Club and served as its honorary secretary from 1910 to 1916. While there he met his future wife, Ethel Léontine Gabain, with whom he had two sons.
Copley won a silver medal for Painting and Engraving at the 1948 London Summer Olympics. At 73, he was the oldest recipient of any Olympic medal. 1948 was the last Games in which art competitions were held.
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