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Personal 1930, 017-0125

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/01/1930
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
Personal 1930, 017-0126

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/01/1930
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]
Personal 1930, 017-0127

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/01/1930
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?
Personal 1930, 017-0128

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/11/1930
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka writes from Lugano, where much is closing for the winter. He has been unsuccessful in trying to find a painter from whom he can learn
Personal 1930, 017-0129

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/11/1930
Recto of postcard illegible due to scanning process; verso intermittently legible. Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka writes from Lugano; various health problems; is working with a sculptor
Personal 1930, 017-0130

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/07/1930
Drawing inscribed verso: "I made this rapid sketch last night; those far away mountains are a very long way off in Italy."
Personal 1930, 017-0132

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/08/1930
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"
Personal 1930, 017-0133

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/07/1930
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka sends his sympathy to de László and the family over Patrick's motor accident. Mentions de László's travel plans. He is feeling depressed in Italy and tired of his constant wandering
Personal 1930, 017-0134

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/07/1930
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
Personal 1930, 017-0135

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/04/1930
Envelope addressed to de László in Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka's hand. Due to the postmarked date, this item likely contained DLA017-0136. Various names/addresses on recto and verso of envelope in de László's hand
Personal 1930, 017-0136

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/04/1930
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka congratulates de László on his election as RBA president. He is taking art classes at the British Academy of Art, Rome; finds climate difficult. Received the "Queen" containing de László's fine portrait of Lord Scone [6264] (DLA017-0136 to DLA017-0138 & DLA017-0145, DLA017-0141, DLA017-0144 were partial items that have been merged into DLA017-0136, AD 25/08/21)
Personal 1930, 017-0143

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/04/1930
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka is taking art classes at the British Academy of Art, Rome; finds climate difficult and food poor; there are many Hungarians–mentions Béthlen and Emma Fóldváry; de László is much admired there (DLA017-0143, DLA017-0140, DLA017-0139 & DLA017-0142 were partial items that have been merged into DLA017-0143, AD 25/08/21)
Personal 1930, 017-0147

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/05/1930
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka writes from Florence; loves the galleries but is thinking of leaving soon; longs to be at Littleworth Corner
Personal 1930, 017-0148

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/03/1930
Postcard from Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka to de László. He is in Rome and has not found a school. Aristide Sartorio has not replied; the Hungarian Academy is full of "ultra modern" painters & sculptors
Personal 1930, 017-0149

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/03/1930
Postcard (largely illegible) from Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka to de László. He is in Rome and keen to start his studies
Personal 1930, 017-0151

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/05/1930
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka sends greetings from Florence
Personal 1930, 017-0153

27/10/1930
Programme for a recital at Wigmore Hall featuring the British violinist Harold Fairhurst accompanied by British pianist Reginald Paul
Personal 1930, 017-0154

Sender: Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors
28/11/1930
Table plan and list of names for the fifth annual banquet of the Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors, Stationers' Hall, 28th November 1930
Personal 1930, 017-0155

Sender: Royal Society of British Artists (RBA)
22/05/1930
RBA invitation for a "Soirée" at their galleries on 22nd May 1930
Personal 1930, 017-0156

Sender: Royal Society of British Artists (RBA)
04/11/1930
RBA invitation to a private view in their galleries on 4th November 1930