William N. Copley - Reflection on a Past Life (Paperback)

Originally written in 1976 for his "Paris-New York" exhibition, "Reflection on a Past Life" is painter William N. Copley's (1919-1996) humorous and insightful account of his many bizarre encounters with key Surrealists, such as Man Ray, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp and Rene Magritte. After inheriting a fortune as a young man, Copley (often known as "CPLY"), used his family wealth to open The Copley Galleries in Beverly Hills shortly after World War II, where he exhibited works by major Surrealist artists. Although the gallery proved to be a financial flop, closing after its first year, Copley secured a place in the annals of art history by bringing Surrealism to Hollywood, as well as with his own painting. This memoir provides a revealing and intimate look at the work and thought processes of Copley's heroes from the frank, engaging perspective of a younger colleague.

General

Imprint:	Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther Konig
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	September 2014
Authors:	William Nelson Copley
Editors:	Linn Luhn
Dimensions:	195 x 130 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	96
ISBN-13:	978-3-86335-458-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > General
LSN:	3-86335-458-3
Barcode:	9783863354589

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