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Letter from Emma von Schröder to de László, Letters D 1897-1914, 066-0076

Sender: Schröder, Baroness Bruno [née Emma Deichmann] (1870 - 1944)

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

They are looking forward to de László's exhibition, and are grateful for their paintings. Many compare her portrait [6942] to a Gainsborough. Baron von Schröder wishes to know what he owes.
Letter from Gábor de Térey to de László, Letters D 1897-1914, 066-0093

Sender: Térey, Doctor Gábor de (1864 - 1927)

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

Térey is grateful for his own portrait [11881], which is being reproduced by Löwy with the artist's approval. He expresses interest in acquiring de László’s drawings of Clark [possibly 4071] and Goodenough [5366]. Mentions visitors Katona, Wellmann, and Kirstein, and suggests de László paint Cleo de Mérode if she visits Vienna.
Letter from Clara von Schleinitz and Emilia Schönfeld to de László, G 1895-1914 Portraits, 068-0132

Sender: Schleinitz, Baroness Otto von [née Clara Loth; other married name Mrs Fischer] (1834 - 1916),Schönfeld, Emilia

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

Clara von Schleinitz and her niece congratulate de László on his birthday. They thank the artist and Lucy for their help in "get[tting] us out of the troubling situation".
Letter from József Guttmann to de László, G 1895-1914 Portraits, 068-0140

Sender: Guttmann, József

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

József Guttmann requests a meeting with de László.
Letter from Leopoldine Wittgenstein to Lucy de László, H 1936, 070-0080

Sender: Wittgenstein, Frau Karl [née Leopoldine 'Poldi' Kallmus] (1850 - 1916)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)

Leopoldine Wittgenstein and her daughter wish Lucy and her sister a pleasant journey.
Visit card of Leopoldine Wittgenstein, H 1936, 070-0082

Sender: Wittgenstein, Frau Karl [née Leopoldine 'Poldi' Kallmus] (1850 - 1916)

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

Leopoldine Wittgenstein thanks de László and Lucy. Regrets having missed the visit. Sitting arrangements.
Letter from Leopoldine Wittgenstein to de László, H 1936, 070-0083

Sender: Wittgenstein, Frau Karl [née Leopoldine 'Poldi' Kallmus] (1850 - 1916)

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

Arrangements to meet in Vienna. Her husband is looking forward to seeing the picture [9929].
Letter from Leopoldine Wittgenstein to de László, H 1936, 070-0087

Sender: Wittgenstein, Frau Karl [née Leopoldine 'Poldi' Kallmus] (1850 - 1916)

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

Leopoldine Wittgenstein is awaiting de László's call—she is ready as soon as he needs her. She hopes he received good news from Pest.
Letter from Leopoldine Wittgenstein to de László, H 1936, 070-0088

Sender: Wittgenstein, Frau Karl [née Leopoldine 'Poldi' Kallmus] (1850 - 1916)

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

Leopoldine Wittgenstein informs de László of her travel plans so that they can make arrangements to meet.
Letter from Leopoldine Wittgenstein to de László, H 1936, 070-0090

Sender: Wittgenstein, Frau Karl [née Leopoldine 'Poldi' Kallmus] (1850 - 1916)

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

Leopoldine Wittgenstein is looking forward to de László's visit; she informs him of her travel plans.
Letter from Lady Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0007

Sender: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)

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

Lady Keyes informs de László of her London dates, inviting him to visit to discuss the portrait.
Letter from Lady Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0008

Sender: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)

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

Lady Keyes will be in London over the weekend after her sons’ quarantine and asks if she can visit de László.
Letters Miscellaneous 0000 Press, 090-0168

Sender: Abels, Ludwig (1867 - 1937)

Review of Vienna Künstlerhaus exhibition, Spring 1904. De László's "ingenious sketches" praised, comparison to Lenbach. Mentions portraits of Alice Barbi [2340]; the Hereditary Princess of Meiningen [5101]; Princess Pauline Metternich [110466]; Princess of Liechtenstein [7476]; Herr Miller zu Aichholz [11391], and a "simple portrait" of the artist’s mother.
Letters Miscellaneous 0000 Press, 090-0172

Review of Künstlerhaus (Vienna), Spring exhibition 1904. Whilst the critic praises de László's swift first sketches, which are "full of spirit and confidence", his more highly finished work is "cooler, stiffer and duller"; his art has lost its way as he has become more fashionable. Mentions portraits of Alice Barbi [2340]; Princess Metternich [110466], and Hereditary Princess of Meiningen [5101].
Letters Miscellaneous 0000 Press, 090-0174

Review of Künstlerhaus (Vienna), Spring exhibition 1904. De László described as a "real portrait talent" who can capture a "slight impression in a nonchalant way". Whereas his portrait of Alice Barbi is "a little bit too cloying and soulful" [2340], that of the Princess Metternich [110466] is a "masterpiece".
Letters Miscellaneous 0000 Press, 090-0178

Review of Künstlerhaus (Vienna), Spring Exhibition 1904. The critic notes that de László's work can sometimes appear careless. While his fully realised paintings are not entirely satisfying, his more deliberately sketchy pieces—such as the portraits of Alice Barbi [2340], the Hereditary Princess of Meiningen [5101], and Princess Metternich [110466]—are deemed more successful.
Letters Miscellaneous 0000 Press, 090-0179

Review of Künstlerhaus (Vienna), Spring exhibition 1904. Pochwalski and de László compare favourably to Angeli. De László is deemed more nervous and wittier, as evidenced in his sketch-like works of Alice Barbi [2340] and Princess Pauline Metternich [110466], pictures that are considered to be more impressive than the artist's more fully realised works.
Letters 0000 Press, 091-0003

Egyetértés. Partial, undated press cutting about an unidentified portrait that is deemed a true likeness; the second press cutting doesn’t appear to relate to de László
Letters 0000 Press, 091-0006

Unidentified publication. The author, "Barde", ascribes de László's ascent from "poor Hungarian boy" to a "painter of Popes" to his mastery of the "psychology of human frailties"; de László succeeds at making his not overly charming sitters appear charming and yet alike at the same time
Letters 0000 Press, 091-0014

Press cutting from an unidentified publication. "Hungarian artist triumphs in Germany". Exhibition of de László's pictures in Berlin at the request of the Dowager Empress of Germany; Werner has publicly expressed his admiration for him; Prince Ratibor intends to have his family painted by de László; the Grand Duke of Weimar has invited him to court, with a view to producing a portrait [10512]