The painting that made Philip de László famous is Andrew W. Mellon (1932). Lady Rachel Cavendish, later Viscountess Stuart of Findhorn and Professor Johann Nepomuk Oser (1904) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 216 works by Philip de László in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
In this 1932 bust-length depiction, Philip de László captures the presence of Andrew W. Mellon. The subject is presented in profile, his gaze directed slightly off to the right. A quiet dignity settles over the figure, suggesting a man of significant status and intellect. The composition focuses on the head and shoulders, isolating the sitter against a muted, tan background that offers no distraction from the man himself.
Philip de László rendered this portrait of Lady Rachel Cavendish, later Viscountess Stuart of Findhorn. The sitter, who would eventually become the Viscountess, is presented here in a likeness captured by the Hungarian-born artist during a significant period of transition in her life. The work was executed just before her marriage to James Gray Stuart on 4th August 1923.
In this portrait, Philip de László presents us with Professor Johann Nepomuk Oser, an intellectual figure captured with a quiet, commanding presence. Created about 1904, the work offers a glimpse into the dignified character of a man defined by his scholarly pursuits. The subject is dressed in formal attire, a choice that reflects his status and the professional gravity of his position. There is a certain stillness in his posture…
A heavy silence settles over the canvas. The Archbishop sits in a three-quarter pose, his body angled slightly away while his gaze drifts toward the left of the frame. He is a man of shadows and stark light. The darkness of the background presses inward, forcing the viewer to focus on the pale, steady presence of his face and the pale grip of his hands. It is a study in…
The oil on board painting titled Lt-Col. Risaldar Jagat Singh and Risaidar Man Singh was executed by the artist Philip de László in 1916. This work depicts two Sikh cavalry officers serving within the British Indian Army. The subjects are identified as Jagat Singh of the 12th Cavalry and Man Singh of the 21st Cavalry. The portrait captures the two men in a single sitting that lasted approximately two to…
Three men sit anchored around a wooden table, their silhouettes etched against the dim light of a tavern. The air in the room feels heavy, thick with the scent of spilled spirits and unspoken words. Bottles rest on the scarred surface, catching the pale light like glass eyes watching the quiet drama unfold. A single chair sits empty nearby, a silent witness to a presence that has already departed. The…
In this 1911 oil on canvas, the artist Philip de László turns the gaze inward. Titled Self-Portrait, the work presents a direct encounter with the painter himself, Philip Alexius de László. It is a quiet moment of introspection captured during a period of established professional standing. The subject and the creator are one and the same, offering a rare glimpse into the man behind the formal portraits of the European…
Philip de László captured the likeness of Count Albert Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein in this oil on cardboard portrait. The sitter, an Austro-Hungarian diplomat who lived from 1861 to 1945, is presented with the quiet dignity characteristic of the era's high society. Created before 1907, the work reflects the artist's early period of establishing his reputation among the European elite.
Philip de László’s Portrait of Fürstin Dietrichstein zu Nikolsburg, née Princess Olga Dolgouruky presents an oval-shaped bust-length study of the subject. The composition centers on the face and upper shoulders of Princess Olga Dolgouruky, establishing an intimate connection through a direct, eye-level view. She is rendered in regal attire, distinguished by a delicate jeweled tiara that catches the light. The arrangement focuses the viewer's attention on her calm expression and…
The portrait presents an elderly gentleman, captured in a bust-length composition that emphasizes psychological depth. Positioned slightly off-center, the subject gazes toward the viewer's left, creating an intimate, quiet connection. The lighting is dramatic, utilizing a chiaroscuro effect where a strong light source from the upper left defines the facial structure, the texture of the white beard, and the deep wrinkles of age. This illumination contrasts sharply against the dark,…
Philip de László painted this portrait of Frank Billings Kellogg in 1925. The subject was a prominent American politician and statesman. His career reached a significant milestone in…
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The subject turns her face toward the viewer, a soft profile emerging from a shadow of ochre and deep brown. She wears a gown of luminous teal and…
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Philip de László presents Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, in this formal oil portrait executed about 1933. The subject, a high-ranking British Army officer, is rendered…
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This oil portrait depicts Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour. The subject lived from 1848 to 1930. The painting was executed by the artist Philip de László.
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The room feels quiet, held in a stillness that only the weight of authority can command. Seated within the dark, structured embrace of an ornate throne, Pope Pius…
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Philip de László captures the presence of John Loader Maffey, 1st Baron Rugby, in this 1923 oil on canvas. The subject sits with a quiet, dignified weight, his…
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William Richard Morris, Viscount Nuffield, is the subject of this 1937 portrait by Philip de László. Created in England, the work captures the likeness of the English motor…
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This oil on canvas portrait, titled Sir Thomas Gardner Horridge, was executed by the artist Philip de László. The work depicts Sir Thomas Gardner Horridge, who held the…
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In this 1927 portrait, we find ourselves face-to-face with Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, captured in a moment of quiet, somber dignity. The composition is intimate, a vertical bust-length…
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Step closer to observe the quiet authority held within this vertical portrait. Here, King Alfonso XIII is captured in 1927, presented in a three-quarter length pose that feels…
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In this 1922 oil on canvas, Philip de László captures the likeness of Edward Drummond Libbey. The subject sits with a quiet, settled presence, his form defined by…
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The oil on canvas work titled Edwin Charles Clark, Professor of Civil Law was executed by the artist Philip de László. This portrait depicts Edwin Charles Clark, a…
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The Portrait of John H. McFadden by Philip de László is a three-quarter length oil painting. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, facing the viewer directly with a…
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In this 1927 portrait, Philip de László presents King Alfonso XIII in a moment of quiet dignity. The subject is depicted in military attire, a choice that speaks…
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In this 1929 oil on canvas, Philip de László captures Clara Cook Kellogg, a woman defined by the quiet gravity of her social standing. She sits as a…
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Philip de László presents Richard Burdon Haldane, Viscount Haldane, a portrait executed in 1928. The subject, Richard Burdon Haldane, 1st Viscount Haldane, was a prominent figure in British…
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This oil on canvas portrait depicts Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne. Painted by Philip de László in 1920, the work captures the subject in formal…
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The brush captures Sir (Samuel) Luke Fildes in a moment of quiet dignity. Painted by Philip de László in 1914, this portrait brings the sitter into a direct,…
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The gaze of Sir William Pulteney Pulteney meets the viewer through this formal oil portrait, a work that captures the man in a moment of quiet, authoritative stillness.…
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In the year 1911, Philip de László painted Portrait of a Lady and her Daughter (Portrait of Anya and Lanya). The canvas captures two figures of high standing,…
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In this 1930 oil on canvas, Philip de László presents a formal portrait of Iphigenia Wise Ochs. Painted in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, the work captures…
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In this 1921 oil on canvas, Philip de László presents a formal study of Arthur Hamilton Lee, 1st Viscount Lee of Fareham. The sitter, born in 1868, is…
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This oil on canvas, titled Portrait of Marshal Lyautey, was executed by the artist Philip de László in 1929. It presents a formal study of Maréchal Louis Hubert…
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In this 1926 oil on canvas, Philip de László captures the likeness of Adolph Simon Ochs. Painted in New York City, United States, the work presents the subject…
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This oil on canvas portrait, titled Sir (William Matthew) Flinders Petrie, was executed by the artist Philip de László in 1934. The work depicts the archaeologist in his…
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In the quiet light of 1902, Philip Alexius De László captures a private moment in this Portrait of a Lady and her Daughter. The scene unfolds from a…
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A Glimpse into Aristocratic Life: Vita Sackville-West by Philip de László This captivating oil on canvas portrait, "Vita Sackville-West," painted in 1910 by the renowned Philip Alexius de…
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#2 Lady Rachel Cavendish, later Viscountess Stuart of Findhorn
#4 Cosmo Gordon Lang (1864–1945), Baron Lang of Lambeth, Scholar (1882), Honorary Fellow (1928), Archbishop of York (1908–1928), Archbishop of Canterbury (1928–1942)
#5 Lt-Col. Risaldar Jagat Singh and Risaidar Man Singh
#7 Self-Portrait
#9 Portrait of Fürstin Dietrichstein zu Nikolsburg, née Princess Olga Dolgouruky
The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Philip de László | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Portrait Gallery |
London | 11 | Count Albert Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein, Sir George Henschel (Isidor Georg Henschel), Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy |
 Hungarian National Gallery |
Budapest | 9 | Self-Portrait, The Storyteller, At Vesper Bell |
 National Portrait Gallery |
Washington, D.C. | 7 | Frank Billings Kellogg, Clara Cook Kellogg, Iphigenia Wise Ochs |
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 4 | Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg with mantilla, Alfonso XIII in Hussar Uniform, Alfonso XIII |
 Courtauld Gallery |
London | 4 | Viscount Lee of Fareham, Sketch for Portrait of the Viscountess Lee of Fareham |
 Hermitage Museum |
Saint Petersburg | 2 | Portrait of a Lady and her Daughter (Portrait of Anya and Lanya), Portrait of a Lady and her Daughter |
 Musée d'Orsay |
Paris | 2 | Portrait of Marshal Lyautey, Countess Anna de Noailles |
 National Museum in Warsaw |
Warsaw | 2 | Lady with a pearl earring, Portrait of a lady in a large hat |
Three men sit anchored around a wooden table, their silhouettes etched against the dim light of a tavern. The air in the room feels heavy, thick with the…
In this portrait, Philip de László presents us with Professor Johann Nepomuk Oser, an intellectual figure captured with a quiet, commanding presence. Created about 1904, the work offers…
The oil on board painting titled Lt-Col. Risaldar Jagat Singh and Risaidar Man Singh was executed by the artist Philip de László in 1916. This work depicts two…
Philip de László painted this portrait of Frank Billings Kellogg in 1925. The subject was a prominent American politician and statesman. His career reached a significant milestone in…
In this 1932 bust-length depiction, Philip de László captures the presence of Andrew W. Mellon. The subject is presented in profile, his gaze directed slightly off to the…
Andrew W. Mellon (1932). Next come Lady Rachel Cavendish, later Viscountess Stuart of Findhorn and Professor Johann Nepomuk Oser (1904).
63 years old: Andrew W. Mellon dates from 1932 and Philip de László was born in 1869.
Andrew W. Mellon, Lady Rachel Cavendish, later Viscountess Stuart of Findhorn, Professor Johann Nepomuk Oser, Cosmo Gordon Lang (1864–1945), Baron Lang of Lambeth, Scholar (1882), Honorary Fellow (1928), Archbishop of York (1908–1928), Archbishop of Canterbury (1928–1942), Lt-Col. Risaldar Jagat Singh and Risaidar Man Singh, Regret (also known as Love Spurned), Self-Portrait, Count Albert Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein, Portrait of Fürstin Dietrichstein zu Nikolsburg, née Princess Olga Dolgouruky and Sir George Henschel (Isidor Georg Henschel). The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 216 works by Philip de László, dated from 1891 to 1937.
Most of them are in National Portrait Gallery (London), Hungarian National Gallery (Budapest) and National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1910s: 42 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Lt-Col. Risaldar Jagat Singh and Risaidar Man Singh.
The earliest on this page is The Storyteller (1891), the latest William Richard Morris, Viscount Nuffield (1937).
Man (25), Portrait (15) and Woman (9), among the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 25 of the 100 works on this page.
Academic realism and Realism, as the paintings on this page show.
Count Albert Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein, Sir George Henschel (Isidor Georg Henschel) and Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy are among the 11 works on this page held by the National Portrait Gallery, London.
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Philip Alexius de László, born Fülöp Laub on April 30, 1869, in Budapest, Hungary, rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated portrait painter of European royalty and aristocracy. His parents, Adolf and Johanna Laub, were a tailor and seamstress respectively, of Jewish origin. He initially apprenticed as a photographer while pursuing his artistic studies. He gained admission to the National Academy of Art in Budapest, studying under Bertalan Székely and Károly Lotz. Further studies in Munich and Paris broadened his artistic horizons.
De László’s early work demonstrated a keen eye for detail and a developing mastery of realism. His influences included the academic traditions he learned at the Academy, as well as the prevailing trends in portraiture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He quickly distinguished himself with his ability to capture not only physical likeness but also the personality and social standing of his sitters. A pivotal moment came in 1900 when his portrait of Pope Leo XIII earned him a Grand Gold Medal at the Paris International Exhibition, establishing his international reputation.
Following his success in Paris, de László moved to Vienna in 1903 and then settled in London in 1907, where he remained for the rest of his life. He became a highly sought-after portraitist among the European elite. His clientele included monarchs, nobles, industrialists, scientists, and prominent figures from various fields.
In 1900, de László married Lucy Madeleine Guinness, a member of the prominent banking family. They had six children and seventeen grandchildren. He converted to Anglicanism upon his marriage after an earlier interest in Catholicism. Despite his British citizenship and established life in England, he faced internment during World War I (1917-1918) due to suspicions surrounding his Austrian connections, a period of significant hardship.
De László’s style is characterized by its realism, meticulous detail, and vibrant color palette. He was adept at capturing the textures of fabrics, jewelry, and skin tones. His portraits often convey a sense of elegance, sophistication, and social status. While primarily known for portraiture, he also created landscapes and genre scenes.
Philip de László’s work provides valuable insights into the lives and appearances of European high society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His portraits serve as historical documents, capturing a specific era and its social dynamics. Although sometimes criticized for being primarily a society portraitist, his technical skill and ability to capture character are undeniable. His oeuvre comprises nearly 4,000 works, including drawings, and a catalogue raisonné is currently in progress. He died on November 22, 1937, in London, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the foremost portrait painters of his time.
