Ceramium ciliatum β acanthonatum c. 1843 - 1853

"Ceramium ciliatum β acanthonatum" is a cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, a pioneer of photography and a botanist. Created between 1843 and 1853, this photo is part of Atkins' groundbreaking book, "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions." The image showcases the delicate detail of a seaweed specimen, captured in the distinctive blue tones of the cyanotype process. Atkins’s work contributed significantly to the development of photography as a scientific tool, while simultaneously producing aesthetically pleasing works of art.