Conferva floccosa c. 1843 - 1853

"Conferva floccosa" (c. 1843-1853) is a cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, a pioneer of photographic documentation. The image, rendered in shades of blue, depicts a delicate specimen of Conferva floccosa, a type of freshwater algae. The cyanotype process, which Atkins mastered, allowed her to capture the intricate details of botanical subjects with precision. This work exemplifies Atkins's groundbreaking contributions to both botany and the art of photography.