The Archive

search

More options

DLA number

Date

Sender / Creator

Recipient

Name

Clear All

Personal 1930, 017-0108

Sender: Whitin, Albert H. (1853 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/03/1930
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
Personal 1930, 017-0110

Sender: Younger, Lieutenant Colonel J. A. C.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/07/1930
J. A. C. Younger is delighted that de László can attend lunch; Baronne Le Vavasseur, Mr. Case and Lord & Lady Clanmorris should also be there
Personal 1930, 017-0113

29/11/1930
Article from The Parthenon concerning the Annual General Meeting of the Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors
Personal 1930, 017-0115

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/10/1930
Draft in de László's hand addressed to a "Mr Reynolds"; largely illegible
Personal 1930, 017-0116

Sender: Boyd, H. A. K.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/07/1930
H. A. K. Boyd asks de László if he would like any reproductions of his Primo de Rivera portrait [111272]. Mentions Lady Norah, who knew the artist some time ago
Personal 1930, 017-0117

Sender: Aiken, William (1880-1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/12/1930
William Aiken writes of "rare privilege" in watching de László's portrait of Sir William High [5637] evolve on canvas. Hopes artist's son has recovered from accident (see fn 1 in transcription); sends best wishes for Stephen's wedding (see fn 2)
Personal 1930, 017-0118

Sender: Smith, Sir William Wright (1875 - 1956)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/07/1930
Sir William Wright Smith sends details of Henry John Elwes' recent publication to de László
Personal 1930, 017-0120

Sender: Amshewitz, John Henry (1882 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/05/1930
John Henry Amshewitz will send for the picture; he is happy with the way things are going at the RBA now de László is president
Personal 1930, 017-0121

Sender: Amshewitz, John Henry (1882 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/06/1930
John Henry Amshewitz will improve the copy following de László's suggestions. He was impressed with de László's portrait of the marquesa del Mérito [13322]
Personal 1930, 017-0122

Sender: Amshewitz, John Henry (1882 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
06/03/1930
Letter from John Henry Amshewitz concerning his poor picture sales, the difficulties he has had in securing commissions, and his lack of recognition in the art world. Asks de László if he can put any work his way
Personal 1930, 017-0123

Sender: Amshewitz, John Henry (1882 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/03/1930
John Henry Amshewitz has been told that presidents of royal art societies should wear their chains at the Artists Benevolent Fund's dinner. Would be happy for any replica work de László can give him
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