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Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0090

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/06/1936
Baldry congratulates de László and Lucy on the birth of their grandson, Christopher.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0091

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
15/07/1936
De László sends Baldry an editorial comment from Apollo on his RSA lecture and asks him to edit his proposed response for publication. Explains his views on the relationship between the representation of nature and abstraction in art, criticising contemporary abstract painting.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0092

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/07/1936
Baldry comments on the Apollo note about de László’s lecture and returns a revised version of his response, focusing on the representation of nature as the foundation of art. Comments on the editor’s modernist views and asks about de László’s lunch with the Archbishop.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry; item includes a presumed revised text of de László’s reply to Apollo, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0094

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
22/07/1936
De László thanks Baldry for revising his reply to Apollo and sends him a reply from Fürst for his perusal. Discusses his forthcoming portrait of the Archbishop of Canterbury [6171][6173] and a sitting for the Queen of Romania [3207]. Item includes the presumed revised text of de László’s reply to Apollo.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Eileen Abernethy, de László's secretary, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0096

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898
30/04/1936
Baldry updates de László's secretary, Eileen Abernethy, on the artist's return from abroad and arrangements to review his lecture and accompanying illustrations. Notes some uncertainty over de László’s travel dates.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0097

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/10/1936
Baldry discusses a copyright matter concerning the reproduction of a de László portrait and suggests that the Imperial Arts League act on his behalf. He urges de László to adopt a less demanding lifestyle to protect his health and conserve his energy.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0099

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/10/1936
Baldry discusses a Times article concerning de László’s views on modern art. He enquires after de László’s recovery and mentions the Kendricks.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0100

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/10/1936
Baldry comments on Fürst’s response in Apollo and encloses a cutting concerning modern art, discussing Dean Inge’s views on social class and taste. Asks about de László’s recovery.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0101

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/09/1936
Baldry discusses a copyright dispute concerning an engraving and advises referring the matter to the Imperial Arts League for guidance on de László’s legal rights. He suggests that de László’s secretary, Eileen Abernethy, meet the League’s secretary with copies of the correspondence.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0102

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/08/1936
Baldry comments on the Apollo issue, the Society of Arts report, his meetings in London, and the Leicester Galleries exhibition, particularly William Nicholson’s "Sweet Peas" and Walter Sickert’s portrait of the King. Encloses a quotation from the life of Alfred Gilbert on portraiture and the importance of understanding a sitter’s character, noting its relevance to de László’s views.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0103

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/07/1936
Baldry comments on modern art in the current issue of the Studio and on Sickert’s portrait of the King. He proposes two books on de László’s work, one on his paintings of children and another on his sketches and studies, and says he has raised the idea with Curtis Brown.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0104

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/07/1936
Baldry discusses de László’s planned visit and forthcoming work, including his proposed group portrait of children outdoors. He praises de László’s Royal Society of Arts medal and anticipated commission from the Archbishop [6171]. Comments on the Amsterdam exhibition and William Nicholson’s knighthood.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0105

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/05/1936
Baldry discusses press reactions to de László’s lecture and comments on the contrast between modernist art and the enduring principles of artistic expression.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0106

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/05/1936
Baldry reviews de László’s lecture and suggests small changes to clarify the argument and improve its delivery.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0107

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/05/1936
Baldry reviews de László’s lecture, suggesting further revisions and advice on its delivery; he comments on the number and selection of slides.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0108

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/05/1936
Baldry suggests revisions to the structure and wording of de László’s lecture.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0109

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/04/1936
Baldry confirms arrangements to meet de László to review the draft lecture and accompanying illustrations.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0110

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/04/1936
Baldry confirms that he has revised de László’s lecture, incorporating his amendments, and discusses the selection of illustrations from examples of ancient and modern art and possible copyright issues concerning the production of lantern slides. He praises de László’s portrait of Queen Marie [3211].
Letter from José de Figueiredo to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0141

Sender: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/07/1936
José de Figueiredo regrets he cannot come to lunch, but wishes to call in the late afternoon.
Letter from de László to José de Figueiredo, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0142

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

Recipient: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)
28/07/1936
De László invites José de Figueiredo to lunch at his home. Typed letter, signed "Secretary".