De László is pleased his sketch of Siklóssy [111404] was well received. Discusses the restoration and exhibition of his portraits of Wekerle [possibly 111100] and Horthy [110886]. Mentions a new commission to paint Elemér Preszly. Expresses continued desire to paint Légrády and Herczeg's portraits. Shares autobiographical notes for a proposed Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait", recounting early artistic ambitions and career milestones. Asks for help locating a picture [6316] he donated to charity and which remains unaccounted for.

Accession number

020-0022

Type

Letter

Sender

László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient

Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Location

Public Collection, National Portrait Gallery, London

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Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Personal Letters, 020-0022 Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Personal Letters, 020-0022 Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Personal Letters, 020-0022

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