John Copley | |
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| Born | June 25, 1875 Manchester, England |
| Died | July 17, 1950 (aged 75) England |
| Nationality | British |
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| Known for | Lithography |
| Spouse | Ethel Léontine Gabain |
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1948 London | Mixed Painting, Engravings And Etchings |
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John Copley RBA (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.[1]
- ^ "John Copley". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 August 2020.