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Sender: Liberty, Sir Arthur Lasenby (1843 - 1917)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/05/1911
Letter from Sir Arthur Lasenby Liberty to de László concerning an invitation to dinner
Sender: Szmrecsányi, Miklós (1854 - 1936)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/07/1911
Letter from Miklós Szmrecsányi to de László confirming receipt of the photographs of de László's portraits of Mrs Burke [née Van Riemsdijk] [110584], Pope Leo III [4509] and Madame von Jaunez [5835]. Szmrecsányi has sent three photographs to Pica (possibly Vittorio Pica) and has requested good photographs be taken of Madame Hubay de Szalatnya [4825] and Mrs Van Montagu [née Trouton] [11580]. Whilst Arte Mondiale's paper and printing are not very good, his main concern is that de László be "extensively represented". Szmrecsányi has followed the artist's success with "feelings of friendship and pleasure", looking upon him with patriotic pride." "I could always see and appreciate that the highs have not turned your head", he writes, "and this is always the hallmark of true talent." He would like to accept de László's invitation, but suggests meeting in Rome in October, perhaps together with Albert Berzeviczy
Sender: Wegener, Mrs Georg [née Olga Julia von Zaluskowski] (1910-1913 (fl))

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/01/1911
Letter from the collector, Olga Julia Wegener, thanking de László for his help with her collection of Chinese pictures and asking if he can assist in securing an exhibition in Hungary. She refers to an earlier conversation with the artist about Chinese garments and she would like to give a green silk coat to Lucy
20/12/1911
"Eton College Chronicle" with article about the unveiling of de László's portrait of Lord Roberts [6924] in the School Hall
Sender: Anthony, Geo. Hy.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/01/1912
Thanking de László for his help, and letting him know that he will no longer be able to continue with his art studies as he has received an appointment from the King of Romania
Sender: Birley, Sir Oswald (1880-1952)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/03/1912
Undated letter from Oswald Birley in which he invites de László to dine at the Portrait Society (DLA002-0066 was previously archived with this item)
Sender: Cavendish-Bentinck, Lord Henry (1863 - 1931)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/03/1912
Lord Henry Cavendish-Bentinck would like de Lászlo to become a member of his art society, which aims to "let a good deal of light into the darkness of the provinces"
Sender: Morgan, John Pierpont 'Jack' (1867 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/06/1912
Letter concerning Colonel Robert Bacon's commissioning of a portrait of John Pierpont Morgan [3909]. See also DLA053-0016
Sender: Bligh, Ada Theodosia

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/03/1912
Congratulating de László on his recent ennoblement, which was announced in the Court Circular Column of The Times on 6 March 1912, by Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, and wondering whether de László has completed his portrait of the Duchess of Portland [4411]
Sender: Birley, Sir Oswald (1880-1952)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/03/1912
Oswald Birley thanks de László for the invitation to the Artists' Benevolent Dinner (this item was previously archived with DLA002-0033)
Sender: Cullen, Frederick (1864 - 1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/12/1912
Letter from Frederick Cullen, one of de Laszlo's authorised copyists, concerning transportation of two copy portraits and the miniature for Lady Valentia after [7395]
Sender: Cochrane, Dame Anne Annette Minna (1855 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/07/1912
Concerning the opening of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace
Sender: Felberman, Louis (1861 - 1927)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/11/1912
The sender, a Hungarian author who had settled in London, here congratulates de László on his ennoblement (earlier in 1912 de László had been ennobled by Emperor Franz Joseph I with a Patent of Hereditary Nobility). "In honouring you in this way", writes Felberman, "it is also a complement to and a recognition of the high arts of the country to which you have contributed a lion’s share"
Sender: Guest, Arthur Rhuvon (1869 - 1946)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/08/1912
Letter from the Egyptologist, Arthur Rhuvon Guest, thanking de László for the "delightful" portrait of his wife [5401], which the artist had presented to the couple as a gift
Sender: Guest, Mrs Arthur Rhuvon [née Hilda Eugenia Stewart] (1868 - 1959)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/08/1912
Letter in which the sender profusely thanks de László for the gift of her portrait [5401], and adds that her husband, the Egyptologist Arthur Rhuvon Guest, "likes it immensely and thinks it most excellent". She finishes the letter by asking after Lucy
Sender: Leveson Gower, Arthur Francis Gresham (1851-1922)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/11/1912
Letter in which the sender regrets his daughters cannot accept de László's invitation, and he looks to set an alternative date. Mentions that he was at Lord O'Neill's in Queen's Gate where he saw one of de László's portraits, possibly [111508], but that it was "in a bad light"
Sender: Hinchley, Mrs Edith Mary [née Mason]; wife of John William Hinchley (1870 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/09/1912
Letter from the heraldic artist and miniaturist, Edith Mary Hinchley, asking de László to consider teaching an evening class at the London School of Art
Sender: Helmore, Mrs W. Francklyn [née Charlotte Eyre Thompson]

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/01/1912
Letter from Charlotte Helmore to de László writing of her husband's illness (neurasthenia) and their plan to lead the "simple life" in Jersey. "If that does not cure him", she writes, "I am afraid there is nothing else to try"
Sender: Helmore, Wilfred Francklyn (1881-1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
06/05/1912
Letter from the Director of the London and New Art School, W. Francklyn Helmore, to de László regarding his poor health. He regrets that he is therefore unable to attend the Artists' Benevolent Dinner, which de László had invited him to. In his absence, "Orchardson"[?] will take over his duties in the school. De László taught, without payment, for one morning a week at the school where he gave the portrait class for advanced students who planned to become professional painters
Sender: Helmore, Wilfred Francklyn (1881-1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/07/1912
Partial letter (pages missing) From the Director of the London and New Art School, W. Francklyn Helmore, to de László asking the artist to reconsider his decision to leave his teaching role. De László had been teaching, without payment, for one morning a week at the school; he gave the portrait class for advanced students who planned to become professional painters. "I... can appreciate how hard it must be for you to give up the time, as you so generously have, in teaching students who are perhaps unworthy of your kindness from an artistic point of view", Helmore writes, "but, who, I know, feel an intense gratitude to you for all you have done for them"