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Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0089

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/07/1935
Baldry inquires after de László and Lucy following their return from Paris, commenting on their recent social engagements and asking about the artist’s current work and Parisian paintings. Notes the recent death of R.B.A. member, William Thomas Martin Hawksworth.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0090

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
25/06/1935
De László discusses Holme’s proposed book on children’s portraits, his portrait of Madeleine Carroll [3969], and his search for a nude model. Mentions painting the former King George of Greece [7817]. Confirms a forthcoming trip to Paris.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0091

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/06/1935
Baldry praises the reproduction of Lord Byng’s portrait [3666], discusses Holme’s proposed article on de László’s portraits of children and the reproduction of Madeleine Carroll’s portrait [3969]. He offers to help find a suitable nude model through Bertram Park.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0092

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
24/07/1935
Baldry regrets being unable to visit London for the weekend due to a series of engagements, but proposes coming to lunch before de László leaves abroad, hoping to see his recent work.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0093

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
17/06/1935
De László describes seeing three of his portraits [5556][5557][7163] at the Haldins’ home, praising Mrs Haldin’s portrait [5556] in particular. Discusses a forthcoming trip to Paris, recommends the Russian Exhibition and mentions Lord Byng’s portrait [3666]. Holme has requested Madeleine Carroll’s portrait [3969] for reproduction in The Studio. Asks Baldry to help find a nude model through Bertram Park; discusses Park’s proposed books on nudes and children’s portraits.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0094

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/06/1935
Baldry asks about de László’s current work, encourages him to rest, and expects to return from Bournemouth in about a fortnight.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0095

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/05/1935
Baldry explains travel arrangements, declines the need for a car, and looks forward to seeing de László and his work.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Lucy de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0096

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
24/05/1935
Baldry confirms his visit to the de Lászlós and asks whether to bring his evening suit or black coat.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0097

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/05/1935
Baldry praises Jagger’s exhibition and criticises the publicity-seeking behaviour of Epstein in the controversy over his sculptures and of Sickert following his resignation from the Academy.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0098

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/04/1935
Baldry praises the reproduction of de László’s portrait of Dr Inge [5727]. He declines an invitation to visit in May as he is writing a book for The Studio.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0099

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
17/04/1935
De László thanks Baldry for writing, sarcastically commenting on his advice about publicity “stunts” and Sickert’s supposed artistic finesse, including his use of photographs instead of sittings. He invites Baldry to stay, hopes to have a private sitter for some studies, and mentions the reproduction of his portrait of Dr Inge [5727].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0100

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/04/1935
Baldry sends de László Daily Express cuttings illustrating the reciprocal publicity between Walter Sickert and the newspaper, and satirises the relationship between artists and critics.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0101

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/02/1935
Baldry encourages de László to make the most of his holiday and urges him to devote more time to independent work rather than portrait commissions. He hopes the proposed portrait of the Prince of Wales will proceed and asks whether the two Kent portraits [5952][5954] will be sent to Canada for exhibition.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0102

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/01/1935
Baldry reviews de László’s lecture proof, comments on the contemporary art market, and advises de László to rest and take a holiday.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0103

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/01/1935
Baldry encourages de László to rest after his exhibition, and comments on the Pastel Society and Academy exhibitions. He criticises art journalists Rutter and Konody and reports that he forwarded de László’s advice and a diagram on avoiding glare to the Belgian painter, A. Palthe.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0104

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
21/01/1935
De László sends Baldry a proof of his Cambridge lecture, intended for publication as a booklet, asking him to review it before printing.
Two letters: letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry; letter from de László to A. Palthe, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0105

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939),Palthe, A.
31/12/1934
Letter 1: De László asks Baldry to forward his reply to a painter concerning the avoidance of glare, with Baldry’s explanatory diagram. Expresses a wish to make the planned sketch of Baldry with a globe. Letter 2: De László thanks A. Palthe for his appreciation of "Painting a Portrait", advising him to approach painting without preconceived intentions. He explains his methods for reducing glare, including the use of zinc white, minimising oil, and tilting the canvas forward.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0106

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/12/1934
Baldry forwards a Belgian artist’s enquiry about avoiding glare on wet paint, explains de László’s method of positioning the canvas, and asks whether de László might reply in his own hand.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0107

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/12/1934
Baldry congratulates de László on the success of his exhibition and the £800 sale of the blank canvas [4921], which he views as evidence of his popularity. He encourages de László to reduce his portrait commissions and devote more time to independent work.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0108

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/12/1934
Baldry sends Christmas and New Year greetings, congratulates de László on the success of his exhibition, and hopes he will take a rest after the wedding and exhibition.