Some rare and unique photographs of Aleister Crowley, his family, companions, and the Boleskine House

Here are some rare and truly amazing photographs capturing the enigmatic life of Aleister Crowley. Marvel at the intimate moments with his wife, Rose, and their time together at the mystical Boleskine House. These pictures offer a rare glimpse into his personal life, featuring his children and the extraordinary settings that were part of Crowley’s world. Each image tells a story, shedding light on the man behind the legend and the remarkable life he led. From serene family moments to the haunting beauty of Boleskine, these photographs are a testament to the fascinating and multifaceted existence of one remarkable Man.

A collection of photographs of Aleister Crowely and Rose, captured by Jules Jacot-Guillarmod in Les Verrières, Switzerland, on November 6th, 1903.

Woman in long dress sitting by fence in front of country house

Man in a hat sitting on a low stone wall in a vast, open field with rolling hills in the background

man in a hat and jacket sitting on a large rock in a field, looking towards the camera with hills in the distance

two men in hats and suits standing in a large open field, with a forest and a low stone wall in the distance

woman in a wide-brimmed hat and long dark dress, sitting on a rock in an open field with a low stone wall

a woman wearing a decorative hat and lace collar, posing outdoors in a field with a low stone wall

Two intriguing photos: one shows Rose with the baby in front of Boleskine, and the other features Crowley’s Highland servant, Hugh Gillies, playing the pipes.

Scottish bagpiper in kilt playing for woman holding baby outside stone building

Scottish bagpiper in traditional regalia playing outside a stone building

Group portrait during a reception and dinner in Boleskine. On the second photo, we can clearly see Loch Ness Lake and the cemetery.

Crowley dauther Nuit Ma Ahathoor Hecate Sappho Jezebel Lilith (also known as Lilith), born on July 28, 1904, to Crowley’s first wife, Rose Edith Kelly, sitting on Crowley’s desk – 1905.

Vintage black-and-white photograph of a baby in a large white bonnet sitting on a dark wooden desk next to a man writing

A unique photograph of Crowley from the 1905 Kanchenjunga Expedition. The second image captures the final view of Baltoro glacier from the top of the alluvial plateau, featuring Crowley and Mr. Melik.

group of men in diverse, rugged attire gathered around several crates in an outdoor, rural setting

landscape photograph of a winding river in a vast valley

The 1905 Kanchenjunga expedition was a bold Himalayan mountaineering effort to conquer the summit of Kanchenjunga, a goal that was only realized in 1955. Swiss doctor and photographer Jules Jacot-Guillarmod initiated the expedition. In April 1905, he proposed the idea to British occultist Aleister Crowley, with whom he had previously climbed during Oscar Eckenstein’s K2 expedition in 1902. Among the expedition members was Alexis Pache, who tragically lost his life. This second photo, taken by Jules Jacot-Guillarmod, captures the remains of Pache’s body following the fatal incident.

six bearded men in early 20th-century outdoor attire, posing together in front of a canvas tent at a campsite

rescue scene on a mountain, showing a man lying on a dark tarp while two others tend to him

Two photographs from the Cefalù period: The first shows Cefalù in 1920. The second, taken around July 1921 at Crowley’s Abbey of Thelema, features (from left to right) Frank Bennett (1868-1930), Hans Hammond (1917-1985), Jane Wolfe (1875-1958), Cecil Frederick Russell (1897-1987), Howard Shumway (1916-?), and ‘Ninette’ Shumway (1894-1990).