In 1909 Copley and Joseph Pennell started the Senefelder Club to publicise and promote lithography as an artistic medium.

During this time he met the French-English artist Ethel Léontine Gabain and the couple married in June 1913.

[3] Copley submitted an engraving entitled "Polo Players" to the art competitions of the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London.

[2][7] He won the silver medal in the Mixed Painting, Engravings And Etchings category, finishing second behind French artist Albert Decaris.

[7] The arts competitions are no longer recognised by the International Olympic Committee; 72-year-old Swedish shooter Oscar Swahn is recorded as the oldest sporting medal winner.

[7][9] The Fine Art Society celebrated Copley's Olympic success at the London Original Print Fair in April 2012.