Punctaria latifolia c. 1843 - 1853

"Punctaria latifolia" is a cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, a pioneer in the field of photography. Created between 1843 and 1853, this work is a beautiful example of her groundbreaking "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions." Atkins used a photographic process that yielded a blue background and white images, highlighting the delicate details of the seaweed specimen. This unique technique, which she perfected, allowed her to create an accurate and visually striking scientific record of the natural world.