Philip Alexius de László
(1869-1937), Portrait painterSitter in 7 portraits
Artist associated with 22 portraits
Born in Hungary, de László studied in Budapest, Paris and Munich before receiving his first significant commission from the Bulgarian royal family in 1894. In 1900 he married Lucy Madeline Guinness and in 1907 settled in London, embarking on a successful and prolific career painting royalty and members of the aristocracy. His success led to his being known as the 'Who's Who Painter'. He was naturalized as a British subject in 1914.
by Sir David Low
pencil, circa 1920s-1937
NPG 4529(207)
by Walter Benington
vintage chlorobromide print, 1928
NPG P969
by Walter Benington
vintage chlorobromide print, 1928
NPG P970
by Paul Laib
12 x 10 inch film negative, 1910s
NPG x137749
by Paul Laib
12 x 10 inch film negative, 1910s
NPG x137750
Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent; Philip Alexius de László
by Unknown photographer
vintage print, 1 October 1934
NPG x137217
Related People
- Damon Patrick de Laszlo (grandson)
- Patrick David de Laszlo (son)
- Stephanie Gay de Laszlo (granddaughter)
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