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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)
De László invites Lady Keyes to his studio for the alteration of her portrait [5978], hoping to fulfil Mrs Bowlby, her mother's, wishes. Pleased the Queen of Spain saw his work; recently showed the queen and Princess Beatrice around the RBA exhibition. His son Stephen’s wedding.
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Sender: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Lady Keyes will soon be in London and asks if he might have time for a sitting to alter her portrait [possibly 5978]. She congratulates de László on his son's engagement. The Queen of Spain admired her husband's portrait [5990].
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Athlone, Princess Alice of [née Princess Alice of Albany]; wife of 1st Earl (1883 - 1981),Vega-Inclán, Benigno Mariano Pedro Casto de la Vega-Inclán y Flaquer, II marqués de la (1858 - 1942)
Draft letter from de László to Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone re: return of portrait [2447]; Barcelona's International Exposition; Grand Prix award for portraits of King & Queen of Spain; appointment as president of Royal Society of British Artists (first page includes dated draft salutation to Vega-Inclán)
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Algeciras, Ricardo López de Carrizosa y Martel, II duque de (1896 - 1982)
Sends thanks for the gift of the manzanilla glasses; reference to a film ("a cinema") of his time spent at the duque's home; disappointed not to have been able to include his portraits of the Spanish royal family at his exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931) owing to the "unfortunate political situation in Spain"
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Sender: Haddon, (arthur) Trevor (1864-1941)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Trevor Haddon mentions an exhibition at Bond Street. He is trying to obtain a sitter for a portrait for his next exhibition. He is available to do any copies. He thinks de László's portrait of the Prince of Piedmont [7890] is one of the artist's best.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Benlliure Gil, Professor Mariano (1862 - 1947)
De László was unable to attend his son's wedding due to illness. Now in Paris to paint an important portrait. Will travel to Spain to meet his wife near Seville and then on to Tangiers. Hopes to see Benlliure in Spain.
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Sender: Benlliure Gil, Professor Mariano (1862 - 1947)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Benlliure has been working hard on a large religious sculpture. De László's portraits of the King and Queen of Spain [12400][12398] and of Benlliure himself [10155] are available for the artist's exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931).
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Marczi László is convalescing after surgery. De László must paint portraits in order to pay tax, but hoping to start "big canvas" soon. Italy for 2-3 weeks with Lucy due to exhaustion. Three of de László's works were unveiled recently, including portraits of the Archbishop of Canterbury [6161] and Lord Cecil [4053]. Currently painting Lord Byng [3666].
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Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
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.
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Sender: Moore, Doctor Charles Gordon (c. 1884 - 1957)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Moore responds to de László's inquiry about the whereabouts of a copy [112153] of his portrait of the Queen of Spain [11168]. Moore explains that the portrait was removed from the Spanish Embassy when the Republican Ambassador took office and was given to King George. It is now located in Buckingham Palace. Queen Ena is currently in England.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Recent health issues. Portraits of the Countess of Airlie [2203] and the Archbishop of Canterbury [6164] to be unveiled, will attend the latter. Exhibition opens on 14 June (Knoedler, 1933). Finished Field Marshal Byng's portrait [3666]. Will exhibit two pictures at the Paris Salon [3786][6875]. Lottery of picture [6316]. General family news. Court case in Paris has been adjourned.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Partial letter. De László warns Marczi László that the Frim & Valentin boys are dangerous. Waiting for George V to approve his Belgian decoration. Meeting of the British Union of the League of Nations taking place in the artist's garden. He & Lucy will go to visit Lord Byng. Will arrive in Budapest on 20 September. (DLA135-0070, DLA135-0071, DLA135-0072 & DLA135-0073 letters are in the same envelope.)
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy regrets the poor quality of reproductions, promising improvement. He agrees to publish the portrait of Marshall Byng [3666], and will photograph the Speaker of the House's office, where the artist's portrait [of the Regent] [110886] is temporarily displayed.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
De László suggests painting Herczeg's portrait in Paris between 1–10 July, allowing six sittings, alongside an existing commission [111424]. Mentions Salon exhibits [111349][6896] and Paris studio/hotel details. Received the reproduction of the Regent's portrait [110886] but finds the colours inaccurate. Mentions portraits of Lord Byng of Vimy [3666][3671], praising the sitter highly. Hopes to do a sketch portrait of Siklóssy [111404] during his visit. Has the Regent's portrait been installed in Parliament?
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy regrets de László can not paint Herczeg's portrait due to scheduling conflicts and Herczeg’s writing commitments; hopes to reschedule. Has published some of de László’s works, intends to publish [3666]. Shares travel plans. Wishes to discuss the Hungarian edition of the artist’s book, "Painting a Portrait" (DLA153-0796 is a duplicate of this item).
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