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Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0008

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/06/1933
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.
Letter from de László to Mrs Alexander Lindsay (later Baroness Lindsay of Birker), Personal Letters, 020-0263

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

Recipient: Lindsay of Birker, Baroness [née Erica Violet Storr] (1877 - 1962)
16/05/1933
De László thanks Mrs Lindsay for her hospitality during a stay in Oxford, expresses regret at not seeing her before leaving, and asks her to pass on greetings to the Master.
Letter from Alexander Dunlop Lindsay (later 1st Baron Lindsay of Birker) to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0264

Sender: Lindsay of Birker, Alexander Dunlop Lindsay, 1st Baron (1879 - 1952)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/06/1933
Alexander Dunlop Lindsay acknowledges de László’s letter, agreeing that a summer trip to Spitzbergen would likely benefit the artist's son, John.
Letter from de László to Gerrard Little, Personal Letters, 020-0265

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

Recipient: Little, Gerrard Eleanor (c. 1868 - 1957)
06/12/1933
De László expresses regret that he and Gerrard won’t be together for Christmas and shares his upcoming travel plans—returning briefly in February before visiting Madeira and Morocco. He provides family updates, thanks her for supporting his son John, and asks her to write to him in New York.
Partial letter from de László to Sigmund Münz, Personal Letters, 020-0267

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
29/06/1933
Family news. Letter continued from DLA020-0268.
Partial letter from de László to Sigmund Münz, Personal Letters, 020-0268

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
29/06/1933
General/family news. De László's exhibition (Knoedler, 1933) has been successful. Letter continues as DLA020-0267.
Postcard from Sigmund Münz to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0269

Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/05/1933
Münz will send Paul a separate message (likely in connection with Paul's forthcoming marriage). Enjoyed the artist's reply to Mr Brook’s toast. He was recently visited by the Hungarian Ambassador, von Nelky.
Letter from de László to Caroline Byng Lucas, Personal Letters, 020-0270

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

Recipient: Byng Lucas, Caroline [née Caroline Lucas] (1886 - 1967)
05/12/1933
De László informs Caroline Byng Lucas of an upcoming two-month trip, expresses delight at her plans to visit Hungary, and recommends a helpful contact currently in London who can assist with her arrangements. He fondly recalls their meeting in Taormina.
Letter from Caroline Byng Lucas to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0271

Sender: Byng Lucas, Caroline [née Caroline Lucas] (1886 - 1967)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/12/1933
Caroline Byng Lucas recalls a past visit de László paid to her in Taormina and asks for help planning a trip to Hungary, ideally staying in the countryside where she can paint. She requests the details of an acquaintance she met at Mr. Kitson’s villa, who offered to share information about music in Hungary.
Letter from Guglielmo Marconi to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0272

Sender: Marconi, Marchese Guglielmo (1874-1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/02/1933
Marconi sends de László a permit to visit a painting collection in Genoa and an introductory letter to the city's mayor, Eugenio Broccardi.
Letter from Leila Mechlin to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0273

Sender: Mechlin, Miss Leila (1874-1949)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/01/1933
Leila Mechlin has recommended de László's portrait of Mr and Mrs Larz Anderson [2589] for inclusion in the upcoming "Century of Progress" exhibition in the Art Institute of Chicago; she shares a brief update on the Andersons.
Letter from de László to Leila Mechlin, Personal Letters, 020-0274

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

Recipient: Mechlin, Miss Leila (1874-1949)
09/02/1933
De László requests information about the upcoming Chicago exhibition, as he is considering submitting one or two works completed in America. Feeling overworked, he is planning a five-week rest in southern Italy.
Letter from de László to Robert Morley, Personal Letters, 020-0278

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

Recipient: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)
25/09/1933
De László has not heard from Mrs Goodenough concerning a potential portrait commission, agrees that public taste is often misled by popular media, mentions his forthcoming book on portrait painting, and reports progress on his bust of Baldry [3583].
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0279

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/09/1933
Morley inquires whether Mrs Goodenough, seeking a portraitist for her husband, followed his recommendation to view de László’s work; he critiques Augustus John’s popularity as press-driven, expresses interest in de László’s bust of Baldry [3583], and wishes him success with his work in Paris.
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0280

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/06/1933
Morley regrets missing the private view of de László’s exhibition (Knoedler, 1933) and expresses hope for its success in supporting the A.G.B.I., comments on the challenges of funding artists amid widespread untrained talent, congratulates de László on his son Paul's engagement, and reflects on the balance between commissioned portraits and personal artistic fulfilment.
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0281

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/05/1933
Robert Morley expresses pleasure at de László’s donation of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s portrait to Balliol College [6164], he praises the Archbishop’s recent speech on art, notes de László’s role as a judge for the de Laszlo medal, and reflects nostalgically—and critically—on modern changes in Rome and contemporary art trends.
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0282

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/01/1933
Morley shares an amusing letter from architect Harold Falkner. Fond reminisces of Rome. He criticises Hardiman's sculpture of Earl Haig, predicting public backlash. He congratulates de László's son Paul on his engagement and hints at another portrait being needed.
Letter from Dr Charles Gordon Moore to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0284

Sender: Moore, Doctor Charles Gordon (c. 1884 - 1957)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/01/1933
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.
Letter from de László's secretary to Mrs Charles Munn, Personal Letters, 020-0285

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

Recipient: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)
24/09/1933
De László regrets mistakenly accepting a lunch invitation for Tuesday, as he had already committed to lunch with General Pershing, whose portrait he is presently painting [6888]. An alternative date is suggested.
Letter from de László to Mrs Charles Munn, Personal Letters, 020-0286

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

Recipient: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)
24/09/1933
De László is in Paris briefly to paint General Pershing’s portrait [6888] and looks forward to meeting to discuss any restoration of her portrait [8882] that might be required.