Part I Contents 1851 - 1855

Anna Atkins, a pioneer in photography, created this cyanotype, "Part I Contents," as a page in her groundbreaking book, *Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions*. The work, dated between 1851 and 1855, showcases Atkins's mastery of the cyanotype process. The image features a list of algae species in handwritten white text against a rich blue background, a testament to her meticulous documentation of the natural world. Atkins's work is considered an important contribution to the history of photography, especially for its scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.