Blavatsky Collection

Madame Helena Blavatsky
Undated cutting of head and shoulders photograph of Madame Helena Blavatsky - founder of Theosophy and the Theosophical Society. HPG/1/13/1 (ii)

Helena Blavatsky, Russian author and founder of Theosophy, 1889. Helena Blavatsky, Russian author and founder of Theosophy, 1889

Blavatsky 1889
HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY Russian mystic, writer &c at age 58

Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891), c. 1889. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky(1831-1891). Russian mystic and writer when a young woman

Henry Steel Olcott - 2
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. Photo 1883. Date: 1832 - 1907

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, 1831 -1891. Russian occultist, spirit medium, and author who co-founded the Theosophical
2603477 Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, 1831 -1891. Russian occultist, spirit medium, and author who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875

Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891), 1886. Private Collection

Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891), c. 1875. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Author and founder of Theosophy Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891), 1860s
Author and founder of Theosophy Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891)

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Russian-born American theosophist, 1875. Helena Blavatsky (nee Hahn) (1831-1891), photographed at Ithaca, New York in 1875

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, American theosophist, c1874
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Russian-born American theosophist, photographed in New York by a spirit photographer, c1874

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky portrayed as an imposter
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky(1831-1891). Russian mystic and writer portrayed in the last year, satirised by her detractors

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HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY Russian mystic, writer &c (wearing shawl, holding rolled magazine)

Annie Besant / Phil May
ANNIE BESANT English theosophist and Indian political leader, with Madame Blavatsky and an apparition of Mahatmaism above her Date: 1847 - 1933

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky as a young woman
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky(1831-1891). Russian mystic and writer when a young woman

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HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American industrialist, converted to spiritualism, converted to theosophy by Blavatsky, converted to Buddhism. Date: 1832 - 1907

ELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY (1831-1891). Russian traveller and theosophist. Blavatsky attending a seance, where a spirit is being weighed by means of a spring balance, at the home of the brothers Eddy

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (born Hahn) 1831-1891. Russian-born American theosophist, photographed at Ithaca, NY 1875, the year she co-founded the Theosophical Society with Henry Olcott

Blavatsky in Wheelchair
HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY Russian mystic, writer &c circa 1889 Date: 1831 - 1891

CREMATION, 1876. The cremation of the body of the German Baron de Palm, at Washington, Pennsylvania, in 1876, under the auspicies of the New York Theosophical Society

ELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY (1831-1891). Russian traveller and theosophist. Blavatsky attending her first seance, where the spirit of a childhood friend played the Georgian national anthem on a guitar

Henry Steel Olcott - 4
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. In 1906. Date: 1832 - 1907

Henry Steel Olcott - 3
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. Photo 1891. Date: 1832 - 1907

ELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY (1831-1891). Russian traveller and theosophist

Blavatsky Youngish
HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY Russian mystic, writer &c circa 1889

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Madame Helena Blavatsky, also known as Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, was a remarkable Russian author and founder of Theosophy. In 1889, she made significant contributions to the field of spirituality and esotericism with her groundbreaking work. Despite facing criticism and being portrayed as an imposter by some, Blavatsky remained steadfast in her beliefs. Born in 1831 and passing away in 1891, Blavatsky's life was marked by her involvement in various spiritual practices such as occultism and mediumship. Alongside Henry Steel Olcott, she co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875, aiming to explore the mysteries of existence through philosophical inquiry. Blavatsky's influence extended far beyond her time; even today, her teachings continue to inspire seekers on their spiritual journeys. Her writings challenged conventional wisdom and delved into topics like reincarnation, karma, and the nature of consciousness. In this captivating photograph from around 1889 or earlier, we catch a glimpse of a relatively youngish Helena Blavatsky. Her piercing gaze seems to reflect both wisdom gained through experience and an unwavering determination to share her knowledge with the world. Despite controversies surrounding her authenticity during that era - which were later debunked - it is undeniable that Madame Blavatsky left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape. This image captures not only a moment frozen in time but also symbolizes the resilience of a woman who fearlessly pursued truth amidst skepticism. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky will forever be remembered as an influential figure who paved the way for modern-day metaphysical thought. As we look back at this portrait from c. 1875 or earlier or other images throughout different periods of her life – such as those taken around 1886 or even dating back to the mid-1860s – we are reminded of her enduring legacy as an author, philosopher, and spiritual trailblazer.