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Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0008

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857 - 1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/06/1933
Morley praises de László’s exhibition (Knoedler, 1933), highlighting several portraits for their excellence, particularly those of Maude Royden [6809], Viscount Byng [3666], and Countess László Széchényi [4238]. Cautions against overwork, referencing Frank Holl's fate. Expresses frustration with contemporary art criticism and the state of the art world, and touches on the financial struggles of artists and dealers.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters, 020-0020

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
06/12/1933
De László thanks Baldry for his assistance with "Painting a Portrait", reporting that arrangements with Holme are settled, including the addition of a drawing of the Bishop of Dublin [6583] and adjustments to the colour reproductions.cDiscusses his forthcoming departure for America and hopes for Baldry’s recovery.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0021

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/12/1933
Baldry wishes de László a safe journey to America and urges him to avoid overwork. Note the King’s loan of Gainsborough’s “Diana and Actaeon” to the Royal Academy.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters, 020-0023

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
01/12/1933
De László rejects the inclusion of personal anecdotes in "Painting a Portrait" and approves Baldry’s proposed additions on his working methods. He sends his final notes and discusses arrangements to meet before Baldry’s departure.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0024

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/11/1933
Baldry discusses Holme’s request for additional material for "Painting a Portrait", questioning the inclusion of personal anecdotes and proposing further discussion of de László’s methods and approach to portraiture.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters, 020-0025

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
15/11/1933
De László expresses concern for Baldry’s illness and sends reading material, including Jagger’s book and The Studio. Discusses the casting of Baldry’s bust [3583] in bronze and the proofs, illustrations and portrait notes for "Painting a Portrait". Refers to portraits of Lord Hugh Cecil [4060], Lady Illingworth [6968] and the delivery of the Carson portrait [3975].
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters, 020-0026

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
09/11/1933
De László discusses "Painting a Portrait", including Holme’s selection of a photograph of Baldry’s bust [3583] for reproduction and the bust’s casting in bronze. Refers to forthcoming portraits of Carson [3975] and Lord Hugh Cecil [4060], his delayed departure for America, and Jagger’s book on sculpture and criticism of modern art.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0027

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/10/1933
Baldry comments favourably on photographs of his bust by de László [3583] and discusses the Carson portrait [3975] and a recent Strand article. He urges progress on the selection of portraits and notes for "Painting a Portrait".
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0028

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/10/1933
Baldry discusses the arrangement of photographs for "Painting a Portrait", including the allocation of illustrations between the painting and sample portrait sections. He also discusses arrangements to visit de László and sit for a portrait bust [3583].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0029

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/09/1933
Baldry discusses photographs for "Painting a Portrait", proposing to review them with de László before delivering them to Charles Geoffrey Holme for publication.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Eileen Abernethy, de László's secretary, Personal Letters, 020-0030

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898
24/09/1933
Baldry enquires about the location of the photographs for "Painting a Portrait", wishing to review them and the accompanying placement list before sending them to Charles Geoffrey Holme.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Eileen Abernethy, de László's secretary, Personal Letters, 020-0031

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898
18/09/1933
Baldry thanks Eileen Abernethy for the typed copy of the final section of his manuscript, "Painting a Portrait", which he has sent to the editor of The Studio for printing.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Eileen Abernethy, de László's secretary, Personal Letters, 020-0032

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898
09/09/1933
Baldry sends Eileen Abernethy the final section of "Painting a Portrait" for typing, noting that de László has approved it, and encloses a proposed introduction.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0035

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/06/1933
Baldry outlines three proposed publications on de László’s paintings of children, sketches and studies, and drawings, following discussions with the publisher Halton. He also refers to de László’s forthcoming exhibition (Knoedler 1933) and recent work [10531].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0036

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/05/1933
Baldry congratulates de László on the York commission and accepts his invitation to visit on Saturday.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0037

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/05/1933
Baldry enquires after de László, noting the lack of recent art news.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0038

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/03/1933
Baldry discusses de László’s stay in Taormina and enquires about his sketches; reports on Peter’s recovery; urges de László to rest during his travels and notes the recent deaths of two art-world figures.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0039

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/01/1933
Baldry congratulates de László on his election to the Portuguese Academy and discusses his son Paul’s engagement. He comments on the Royal Academy exhibition and de László’s views on modernism, offering to introduce him to W. T. Whitley.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0040

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/02/1933
Baldry informs de László that his son Peter is to undergo an amputation. He expresses concern over de László’s workload and comments on recent Royal Academy elections.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0041

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
24/02/1933
Baldry thanks de László for his generosity and looks forward to his visit, suggesting that he also visit Peter in hospital.