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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
De László is pleased his sketch of Siklóssy [111404] was well received. Discusses the restoration and exhibition of his portraits of Wekerle [possibly 111100] and Horthy [110886]. Mentions a new commission to paint Elemér Preszly. Expresses continued desire to paint Légrády and Herczeg's portraits. Shares autobiographical notes for a proposed Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait", recounting early artistic ambitions and career milestones. Asks for help locating a picture [6316] he donated to charity and which remains unaccounted for.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy's portrait [111404] has been praised by notable figures (Herczeg, Kornis). Légrády still hopes de László will paint Herczeg. He agrees to a 4-page preface for the Hungarian edition of “Painting a Portrait”. Plans to exhibit portraits of himself and Wekerle [possibly 111100] (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). The Regent’s portrait [110886], much admired by Sztranyavszky, will feature prominently in the exhibition; it will be officially unveiled at the opening of Parliament.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
De László reflects on Siklóssy's visit to London and a sketch he made of him [111404]. Discusses the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Recalls painting Wekerle’s portrait [111100]. Requests varnishing of Horthy's portrait [110886] prior to exhibition (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). Prince of Wales’ visit to Hungary. Recent holiday highlights. Requests an update on the planned presentation of Horthy’s portrait in Parliament.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy shares details from the Nemzeti Szalon exhibition (Oct 1935), praising the prominent display and popularity of de László's portraits, especially that of Wekerle [possibly 111100], which he fought to include and had restored. He promises to send photographs of the hang soon. DLA036-0021 is likely a postscript to this letter.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Work has begun on the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait"; Siklóssy asks for input on the length/content of a biographical introduction and discusses potential illustrations. He shares a photograph and present location of Wekerle's portrait [111100], a photograph of an early work in Vienna, and news from Budapest.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Home after six weeks away in Salzburg, Bad Gastein & Venice. Starting on "great canvas" & memoirs. Proposed commissions from the Illustrated London News to paint portraits of the Duke of Gloucester & Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott on the occasion of their wedding, and the Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun County to paint the County prefect, Elemér Preszly. May go to Pest to paint Ferenc Herczeg and Ottó Légrády.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
Photograph, reproductions & Nemzeti Szalon exhibition reviewed in Pesti Hírlap. Issues concerning lottery of [6316] – de László plans to gift it to Fővárosi museum. Dismissal of Széchényi as Ambassador. King of Greece's portrait [7817] being widely reproduced. County Prefect portrait. Légrády translating the artist's book. General family news. Item includes press cutting. (Pages 2 and 3 of PDF in wrong order.)
