Conferva rupestris c. 1843 - 1853

"Conferva rupestris" is a cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, a pioneering photographer who made important contributions to the field of botanical illustration. The cyanotype process, invented by Sir John Herschel, was a method of capturing images in shades of blue. Atkins utilized this technique to create detailed representations of various algae species, like the Conferva rupestris depicted here, from her own collection. This photograph is a striking example of Atkins's work and her commitment to scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.