Aleister Crowley

Collected here are images available for sale from the Occult Art Gallery & Caduceus Books. They are available either as originals, prints or as illustrations in books. Mr. Crowley needs has achieved the rare distinction of requiring no introduction. Here are a few portraits of him.

Leon Engers Kennedy (Frater T.A.T.K.T.A.)
Original Oil Painting c.1918. Used in the Equinox Vol.III No.1 (the Blue Equinox) 1919 where it is described thus:- "The master is represented in His holy meditation. About him flames the Aura corresponding to that particular Trance as directly observed by the artist, who posesses the power of True Vision" An image of historical importance. 3 feet x 2 feet in original frame. Has been professionally cleaned so very bright. Sold to the National Portrait Gallery, London where it is on display.

High quality prints are available on 170 gsm art paper 24.5ins x 17.2ins £11.95

Augustus John
This major British Artist was a good friend of Crowley, and drew him on a number of occasions.
Reproduced in John Symonds, King of the Shadow Realm, Aleister Crowley; his Life & Magic, Duckworth 1989, xi + 588pp

Austin Osman Spare 1
Reproduced in Divine Draughtsman, Austin Osman Spare 1886-1956, Beskin Press 1987, 11.5ins x 8ins Card covers 40pp Exhibition catalogue

Austin Osman Spare 2
Spare is, of course, perhaps the most important occult artist of the Twentieth Century. It has been suggested that this portrait was executed at the request of Kenneth and Steffi Grant.. Perhaps it can be seen as an artifact of the Grants' special location in the geography of modern occultism. Having known both they are a bridge between the two.
Reproduced in John Symonds, Aleister Crowley, Das Tier 666, Sphinx 494pp (German text)

Beresford Egan
This artist provided Crowley with the striking dustwrapper design for his novel Moonchild. In the 1930's he sported hair dyed bright green so something of an eccentric. His art employed erotic and diabolic themes.
reproduced in Sandy Robertson, Aleister Crowley Scrapbook, Profusely Illustrated 128pp Fine in Very Good dustwrapper