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Sender: Sprague, Mrs Denis [née Rosemary Northcroft]
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Rosemary Northcroft thanks de László for donating a signed sketch to the raffle of the "Living Poster Ball" in aid of the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital and the Children's Country Holiday Fund
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Sender: Turner, Richard Whitbourn (1867 - 1932)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Judge Turner thanks de László and Lucy for their hospitality. Encloses an article from "The Times" on John Glover, a founding member of the RBA. Asks if de László saw the review of the RBA exhibition; tells him to "cheer up"
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Sender: Walter, Mrs John [née Phyllis Charlotte Hilda Foster] (1876 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Phyllis Walter is interested to see the portrait once done [unclear which portrait]. She went to the RBA exhibition; did not see much that was memorable save for de László's Palazzo Albrizzi [11405] and a few drawings. Mentions her daughter, Pamela
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Sender: Whitin, Albert H. (1853 - 1935)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Albert H. Whittin writes of exhibitions in Barcelona & London; recently saw de László's "perfect portrait" of the Comtesse de Castellane [likely 3769 or 3770], and refers to his portrait of Commendatore Tittoni [7347]; mentions the artist's election as President of the RBA
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Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka to de László largely concerning personal matters: sends a sketch of himself done by a wandering Hungarian artist; his own sketching is progressing slowly; mentions an Italian artist friend he has recently helped; he is depressed by his time in Italy
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Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka writes of travel plans; an Italian exhibition in London; trends in modern art; his own sketching; de László's family; reminiscences; de László's project to paint "the great picture"; mentions a copy after Lord Curzon's portrait [likely 3893]; suggests de László paint more landscapes [some losses to paper]
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Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka encloses 12 of his own sketches and explains the technical difficulties he encountered. His Italian painter friend Rimini is struggling–he will send some of Rimini’s work to de László, can de László help him find a London dealer?
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Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka largely concerning his travels throughout Italy, poor health, love of nature, and frustrations with painting. Looking forward to meeting de László in Italy. Refers to de László's eventful year, which included both "desirable experience entangled with the unavoidable trouble & sorrow of this life"
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Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Partial letter in which Ruttkay de Ruttka talks about his desire for his old age: a small house where he would dedicate 8-10 months a year to painting, music and golf. Climate is important; finds climate & food in Italy intolerable
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Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Alfred Lys Baldry has been busy attending the Italian and Pastel Society exhibitions. Mentions the presidency of the Royal Society of British Artists and the factional nature of that society. Refers to Paul's trip to America
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Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Frederick Carleton Chamberlin accepts de László's invitation, but would like to bring an Italian-French lady in his wife's absence. Asks what the artist has decided regarding being put up for the Savage Club; mentions de László's proposal for the Pilgrims Society
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Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Postcard from Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka to de László, some passages indecipherable. Thanks de László for "Evening News" reproducing American portraits; interested in sketch of "great work". Sends reproduction Giorgione's "The Tempest"; Italian travel plans
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)
De László apologises to Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka for the delayed reply–busy as President of RBA; sorry not to meet in Rome–went to Barcelona to receive International Exhibition's Grand Prix; sends thanks for portrait drawing; promises to provide intro for Dante Ricci to an art dealer; prefers Florence to Rome & refers to his portrait at Uffizi [9724]; recent "At Home" with Budapest choir; pictures at Paris Salon [6118][13322] and Venice Biennale [7890][6875] (DLA019-0025 & DLA019-0026 were previously partial items that have now been merged into DLA019-0025, AD 12/05/23)
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Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Sigmund Münz has had no news from de László for some time; Dr Pollak wrote that he met de László in Paris. Münz will meet the Hirsch family at the Argentine Ambassador’s; has heard de László painted Mrs Hirsch [110526]. Henry did not visit as promised
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Marriott, Albert E. [pseud., né Netley Lucas] (c. 1903 - 1940)
De László thanks Albert E. Marriott (pseud. Netley Lucas) for the honorarium for his article; he is unsure about writing an introduction for a book entitled "The Italian Artists as Men", but he will view the proofs
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