Grateloupia filicina 1851 - 1855

"Grateloupia filicina" is a cyanotype photograph from Anna Atkins's groundbreaking book, "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions". Atkins, a pioneer in photography, used the cyanotype process to create these intricate and detailed images of British algae. This particular print, created between 1851 and 1855, showcases the delicate, fern-like structure of the Grateloupia filicina seaweed, rendered in striking white against a rich blue background. This work exemplifies Atkins's scientific approach to photography, combining artistic beauty with the meticulous documentation of nature.