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Sender: Hóman, Bálint (1885 - 1953),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Hóman, Bálint (1885 - 1953)
Multiple letters. Letter dated 18 February 1924 from Bálint Hóman to de László thanking the artist for his gift to the National Széchenyi Library (presumed to be Oakley Williams' edited publication, "Selections from The Work of P.A. de László", see also DLA035-0133). Hóman encloses his inaugural speech as Director General of the Hungarian National Museum. Second letter is a draft reply in de László's hand thanking Hóman for the copy of the inaugural speech. He reminisces about his childhood visits to the picture gallery. "I remember nearly every one of the pictures", he writes (item was previously archived with DLA015-0023) (DLA015-0080 ref'd in Hart-Davis as DLA015-0023, ch1, p4, fn14, notes p288).
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Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The duchesse de Gramont apologises for her lack of correspondence--a cousin has recently passed away. Her cousins Szechenyi visited. She has seen a lot of the marquis and marquise de Creuse lately; the marquise admired the Bremen portraits. The duchesse de Montmorency would like de László to contact her. The comtesse de Berlaymont has had a daughter (item was previously archived with DLA015-0075)
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Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The duchesse de Gramont thanks de László for sending her an illustrated newspaper. Her cousin Szechenyi's health has improved. The duchesse's mother told the Marquise de Creuse, who is "remarkably clever and so much loved in Paris", that de László would paint her portrait. She congratulates the artist on the 1925 salon and lets him know when he should come to Paris in the new year (item was previously archived with DLA015-0075)
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Sender: Hóman, Bálint (1885 - 1953)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Bálint Hóman thanks de László for sending a book on his—the artist's—work (presumed to be Oakley Williams' edited publication, "Selections from The Work of P.A. de László"), which he has placed in the Széchényi Library (see related items DLA039-0018, DLA039-0067 and DLA015-0080).
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Sender: Wiley, Louis (1869 - 1935)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from Louis Wiley to de László recounting a recent trip to Washington where he met, amongst others, Count & Countess László Széchényi. Looks forward to seeing the Ochs' portraits [6480][6486]; sends thanks for reproductions of Marshal Lyautey and Marchesa del Merito's portraits [6118][13322]
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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: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Iványi-Grünwald, Béla (1867 - 1940)
De László shares potential travel plans. He addresses a proposed Hungarian art exhibition, stressing it must be dignified, well-organised, and officially supported by the Hungarian government and its London representative, Count Széchenyi. He urges prioritising the exhibition’s moral and artistic value over commercial aims.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Family matters. The Archbishop of Canterbury's portrait [6164] will be presented to Oxford University. Reference to a portrait the "Frim boys stole from me years ago". Mentions success at the Salon and forthcoming exhibition in London (Knoedler, 1933).
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Birth of Stephen's son Richard. Busy with social commitments. Lottery of Spanish Dancer [6316]. Modern Hungarian exhibition at Knoedler's has not been good. Includes press cutting concerning the 1934 De László Medal.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Plans to go to Salzburg & hopes Marczi will join without telling anyone in Hungary he will do so. Social engagements including a soirée for 110 people at the de László home in honour of the King of Greece. Working on portraits [5810][5952]. Winter exhibition in the Nemzeti Szalon. General family news.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Believes his portrait of King of Greece [likely 7817] is a masterpiece. Artists are "enormously envious" of how busy he is. Begging letters. Devoting time to "big canvas". General family news. Item includes an enclosure requesting donations towards a charitable cause.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Photograph, reproductions & Nemzeti Szalon exhibition reviewed in Pesti Hírlap. Issues concerning lottery of [6316] – de László plans to gift it to Fővárosi museum. Dismissal of Széchényi as Ambassador. King of Greece's portrait [7817] being widely reproduced. County Prefect portrait. Légrády translating the artist's book. General family news. Item includes press cutting. (Pages 2 and 3 of PDF in wrong order.)
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Sender: Slatin, Sir Rudolf Carl von [also known as 'Slatin Pasha'] (1857 - 1932)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Sir Rudolph von Slatin has been told of his daughter Anne Marie and Countess Thérèse Eltz's sittings for de László's "great picture" [4298] [7006] [2974] [7944]. His plans for a portrayal of women's suffering in war was never completed [2974]. Mentions poor health [can be dated to Aug/Sept 1932]
