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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
De László has been busy recently. He was delighted to hear about the success of his exhibition in Budapest and that he has not been forgotten; he is preparing for his trip there and asks Bárczy to arrange various engagements. He hopes a decision has been taken regarding the Art Society prize. He includes details of recent/current sitters [6762] [3491] and presentations at Cambridge [2458] [2456] and Oxford [6690]. He suggests Bárczy writes his own memoirs
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Sender: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
István Bárczy de Bárcziháza congratulates de László on his portrait of Marchioness of Milford Haven [3491]; he likes the sketch of Jenő Rákosi [6729]. Count Bethlen has had bad influenza. Bárczy has recently been appointed State Secretary. He will look after Sam Guinness' friend, "Vickers" [the artist painted six portraits of the Vickers family], when he visits. The Scitovskys are in London
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Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Sigmund Münz tried to contact Wilhelm Preetorius in Mainz; was told he was very ill. Mainz is biggest French garrison town Münz has ever seen; people aren’t happy with colonial troops there. Asks de László to send photos of portraits (Mussolini [6383], Tittoni [7347], Pope [6690], Queens of Romania [3200] & Greece [3273]) for “Nación” article. Thanks de László for help in Paris. Met Count Merenberg, heard much about miserable Russian situation
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Liverpool Post. The de Lászlós weekend in Liverpool—visited the Walker Art Gallery where 4 of the artist's paintings are included in the Autumn Exhibition [2890][6043][2725][5245]. He was complimentary about the Liverpool Town Hall and St George's Hall. Includes de László's views on portrait painting versus photographic portraiture. Mentions recent commissions [4570][8208?][3510]
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Two press cuttings. 1. The Sketch. De László previously painted Lady Louis Mountbatten in her wedding dress [3178] and has just completed another of her [3520]. Also painting the American Ambassador, Frank Billings Kellogg [5917], which will hang at the American Embassy with his portraits of Walter Page [6498] and John Davis [4636]. 2. The People. The American Ambassador's wife will be departing soon, leaving insufficient time for de László to finish her portrait. "But there are lots of old masters in America."
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The Sketch. De László previously painted Lady Louis Mountbatten in her wedding dress [3178] and has just completed another of her [3520]. Also painting the American Ambassador, Frank Billings Kellogg [5917], which will hang at the American Embassy with his portraits of Walter Page [6498] and John Davis [4636]. This a duplicate of the first press cutting in DLA096-0014.
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Sender: Milford Haven, Lady Mountbatten, Marchioness of, formerly Princess Louis of Battenberg; née Princess Victoria Alberta of Hesse; wife of 1st Marquess (1863 - 1950)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The sender thanks de László for the newspaper articles discussing his paintings; the paintings are both now back much to her delight
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Sender: Milford Haven, Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of [formerly Prince Louis of Battenberg] (1854 - 1921)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Prince Louis of Battenberg says the Princess is looking forward to the head, which she thinks is very successful; was kind of artist to grant Princess "this further joy"; requests bill for framing
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Sender: Carisbrooke, Alexander Albert Mountbatten, Marquess of [formerly Prince Alexander of Battenberg] (1886 - 1960)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Lord Carisbrooke will bring "The Ladies' Field" to Madrid for Queen; advises de László to contact Mrs Longworth in Washington. Error in his & Lord Lansdowne's titles in exh catalogue; ordered photographs of portrait "which are much admired"
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Sender: Mountbatten of Burma, Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl, last Viceroy of India (1900 - 1979)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from Lord Louis Mountbatten regarding de László's planned visit; delight at Edwina's portrait following "marvellous changes" (see fn 2 in transcription); Edwina thrilled with portrait of him [3510] – picture was "real surprise"; packing & transportation
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Sender: Milford Haven, Lady Mountbatten, Marchioness of, formerly Princess Louis of Battenberg; née Princess Victoria Alberta of Hesse; wife of 1st Marquess (1863 - 1950)
Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
Letter from Lady Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven to Lucy. Will take care of daughter Alice's portrait [possibly 6615]; daughter Louise & Crown Prince of Sweden cannot visit studio; will arrange sittings for portrait sketch [3498] that is to be a wedding gift
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Sender: Sweden, Queen Louise of [née Lady Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Mountbatten; formerly Princess Louise of Battenberg]; consort of Gustaf VI (1889 - 1965)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from Lady Louise Mountbatten (later Queen Louise of Sweden) thanking de László for his proposed wedding present sketch of her mother [3498], Lady Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven
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Sender: Milford Haven, Lady Mountbatten, Marchioness of, formerly Princess Louis of Battenberg; née Princess Victoria Alberta of Hesse; wife of 1st Marquess (1863 - 1950)
Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
Multiple items. Invitation from Lady Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven to de László & Lucy for the wedding & reception of her daughter, Lady Louise Mountbatten and the Crown Prince of Sweden. Press cutting from "The Times" describing wedding attached (envelope postmarked 18 Oct [19]23; invitation for 3 Nov 1923; cutting dated 5 November 1923)
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Partial letter. General family news – Lucy left for South Africa: "this is the first time in our 33 years of marriage that she has gone so far away from me". Donated canvas soon to be auctioned [3183]. Impending trip to the US to pay tax bill. Lords Cecil and Carson's portraits [4060][3975]. Wants to work on his "big canvas" once home.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
General family news. Will finish portraits of Lady Illingworth [6968] and Baron d'Erlanger [4341] prior to US trip. Travel plans thereafter to Madeira and Morocco. Painting Paul's wife [10477]. Charity auction [3183]. Reference to genre picture "Ave Maria" [11601]. Forthcoming publications.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Will travel to Belgium & Paris for commissions and to see the Salon; unveiling of General Pershing's portrait [6888]. Henry's trip to Budapest. Has given Szeréna a copy of a painting from 1918 [10491] and a drawing of their mother. Visit from the Queen of Spain with her mother, Princess Beatrice. Includes press cutting concerning the 1934 De László Medal.
