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  • Letters 1900-1915 Private, 003-0026

    Sender: Colefax, Lady Arthur [née Sibyl Halsey] (1874 - 1950)

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

    Letter requesting a charitable donation of £25 for the British Women's Hospital

  • Letters 1900-1915 Private, 003-0052

    Sender: Favai, Gennaro (1879 - 1958)

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

    Visit card of the Italian artist Gennaro Favai

  • Letters G 1896-1916 Private, 006-0003

    Sender: Guest, Arthur Rhuvon (1869 - 1946)

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

    22/06/1914

    Letter regarding a meeting. The sender mentions he (and his wife?) will also be attending a music recital (?) being held by de László

  • Letters H 1904-16 Private, 007-0049

    Sender: Hautmann, Louis

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

    15/01/1906

    Postcard from the secretary of the Association des artistes Italiens (Associazione degli artisti italiani) in Florence (Hardtmann? Hautmann?) to de László regarding the asking price for his painting "female study" as there is an interested buyer

  • Letters H 1904-16 Private, 007-0076

    Sender: Holroyd, Sir Charles (1861 - 1917)

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

    23/05/1915

    Letter from Sir Charles Holroyd, then Director of the National Gallery, to de László in which he thanks the artist for his sympathy. Holroyd's son was in hospital in Versailles having received a gunshot wound to the head, but was "progressing satisfactorily"

  • 1892-1925 Private, 009-0007

    Sender: Lázár, Doctor Béla (1869 - 1950)

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

    01/01/1902

    Letter from Béla Lázár, possibly dating to 1903 (see accompanying "Editorial Note"), in which he mentions the closure of an exhibition (seemingly one to which de László had sent works). He writes of the reproduction of Rampolla's portrait [4511] in an Italian publication. The letter concludes with Lázár referring to his future appointment as "Commissioner of the Hungarian Exhibition" (DLA009-0028 was previously archived with this item)

  • R 1898-1916 Private, 010-0017

    Sender: Radisics, Jenő (1856 - 1917)

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

    20/05/1905

    Letter from Jenő Radisics to de László, which is a response to three queries de László addressed to the sender: why was Alice Barbi’s portrait [2340] not exhibited in Venice on the opening day of the exhibition; why does it not appear in the catalogue, and why is it not displayed in the Hungarian room? Radisics explains that the first edition of the catalogue was printed in limited edition and is full of errors; the second edition will include the portrait. He informs de László that the Italians were very keen on having the Hungarians at the exhibition and were offered a free choice of exhibition rooms, doing a service to Hungary by giving it a place among the leading Western nations. Whilst the individual paintings cannot compete with French, German, English etc. paintings, the room must be considered as a whole. He is confident that this plan will assure that the Hungarians receive an award, which will not only benefit those artists who are exhibiting but others as well. Radisics explains that Bertalan Karlovszky took a long time arranging the hang, and he believes the final result makes an overall harmonious impression. It is evident that the success required some sacrifices: not being able to display the portrait of Barbi was one of them. Its frame did not harmonise with the rest, but it would not have been worth modifying either. Radisics regrets that this painting is not displayed together with the others, but he respected Karlovszky’s decisions. Since he still wanted the painting exhibited, with the agreement of the sitter he secured a place for it in the first international room (DLA010-0017 and DLA010-0018 were previously partial items that have now been merged into DLA010-0017. DLA010-0018 has been deleted, AD 04/03/21)

  • S 1899-1916 Private, 011-0033

    Sender: Stanley of Alderley, Lady [née Mary Katherine 'Maisie' Bell]; also known as Lady Sheffield; wife of 4th Baron (1848 - 1929)

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

    Letter from Lady Stanley to de László in which she asks how the artist is "in this time of stress" (the letter is undated, but was evidently written during WW1). She mentions that she is leaving her seaside house at Penhrôs to return to the family home, Alderley House, which she has converted into a hospital for wounded soldiers. Her sons are at the front

  • Personal Before 1924, 014-0015

    Sender: Peto, Mrs Ralph Harding [née Frances Ruby Vera Lindsay] (1885 - 1951),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

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

    Multiple items. Undated letter from Ruby Peto asking de László if he will donate money to a women's hospital. Musicians and actresses have endowed a bed and the author is collecting money for an artists-endowed bed. Second item is a draft in de László's hand, most of which is illegible. He writes "send £2", presumably in response to Ruby Peto's request for a charitable donation

  • Personal 1924, 015-0010

    Sender: Preetorius II, Wilhelm (1852 - 1924)

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

    31/12/1923

    Letter from Wilhelm Preetorius II congratulating de László on receiving the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy. Preetorius advises the artist to "not take on too much; keep your freshness by giving yourself more rest and choosing your sitters". The remainder of the letter is mostly concerned with Preetorius' family life--his elder daughter's recent remarriage; the poor health of his wife, younger daughter and grandson; and his son's passing. He thanks de László for the gift of money he wired. He finishes the letter by passing on greetings from the artist, Max Thedy: "He was our guest of 3 weeks and painted 3 men and a lady and 2 children's portraits which were all very successful: 75 Dollars per picture!! An example of conditions in Germany!!!"

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0015

    Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

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

    13/07/1926

    Sigmund Münz has sent reproductions of Mellon [6418], Herrick [possibly 5601], the Archbishop of Canterbury [4632] and Mrs Coolidge [4171] to the "Nacion" with his article; he has kept aside the Queen of Greece [possibly 3270] and the self portrait. He plans to write another article about de László as a painter of women. De László should let him know about the Italian trip (DLA016-0024 was previously archived with this item)

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0028

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

    Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

    21/06/1926

    Münz can leave his article as is, but should add that de László has recently finished the Archbishop of Canterbury's portrait [4632] from which he derived much satisfaction owing to its historical significance. De László will send a parcel of photographs and a New York Times Supplement on his Mellon portrait [6418]. He mentions his travel plans to Italy with his family and suggests Münz join. He asks Münz to call on Lord and Lady Phillimore who will soon be travelling to Vienna

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0031

    Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

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

    14/12/1928

    Münz has not been in touch as he has been working on a book about King Edward VII, and he asks de László to send him a reproduction of his portrait of the King [7705]. He would also love to have a copy of de László's portrait of the Italian Crown Prince [7890] or [9813]. He enquires after de László's family; he has not heard from Marczell for some time; he suggests the artist takes greater care of his health

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0032

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

    Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

    27/12/1928

    De László is interested to hear about Münz's King Edward VI book; he tells Münz who to contact regarding the reproduction of [7705]. He describes his experience painting the Prince of Piedmont [7890]; he mentions his forthcoming trip to Egypt

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0064

    Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

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

    12/10/1924

    Sigmund Münz tried to contact Wilhelm Preetorius in Mainz; was told he was very ill. Mainz is biggest French garrison town Münz has ever seen; people aren’t happy with colonial troops there. Asks de László to send photos of portraits (Mussolini [6383], Tittoni [7347], Pope [6690], Queens of Romania [3200] & Greece [3273]) for “Nación” article. Thanks de László for help in Paris. Met Count Merenberg, heard much about miserable Russian situation

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0078

    Sender: Fonblanque, Ethel Maud de [married name Mrs Arthur Harter] (1858 - 1952)

    06/01/1929

    Ethel Maud de Fonblanque asks one of the artist's sons (it is unclear which) if de László would send a photograph of his portrait of the Prince of Piedmont [7890 or 9813] to the Count of Turin

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0079

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

    Recipient: Fonblanque, Ethel Maud de [married name Mrs Arthur Harter] (1858 - 1952)

    10/01/1929

    In response to Ethel Maud de Fonblanque's request for a photograph of the Prince of Piedmont's portrait [7890 or 9813] (see DLA016-0078), de László's secretary suggests she contact Paul Laib

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0094

    Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

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

    15/08/1926

    Alfred Baldry makes arrangements to visit de László after the latter's trip to the Isle of Wight and prior to his departure for Italy

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0101

    Sender: Phillipowsky, Ivan (1895 - 1951)

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

    11/12/1928

    Russian pianist Ivan Phillipowsky thanks de László for taking two tickets to his recital

  • Personal 1925-1926, 016-0126

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

    Recipient: Royden, Doctor Agnes Maude [married name Mrs G. W. Hudson Shaw] (1876 - 1956)

    21/08/1926

    De László sends his regrets to Agnes Maud Royden that he cannot take part in the conference on the "Relations of Franciscan Idealism to Art & Learning", which was being held as part of the Seventh Centenary of St. Francis of Assisi's death; he will be in Italy and intends to visit Assisi. He wishes St. Francis' teachings were more widespread "so that the world could be lifted from this terrible materialism in which we now live"

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