Callithamnion pedicellatum c. 1843 - 1853

Anna Atkins, a pioneer in the field of photography, created this cyanotype print, "Callithamnion pedicellatum," as part of her groundbreaking book, "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions." The image, created between 1843 and 1853, showcases the delicate beauty of the Callithamnion pedicellatum algae, rendering its intricate structure in striking detail. Atkins used the cyanotype process, a photographic technique that produces a characteristic blue print, to document and explore the world of botanical specimens. This work exemplifies her contribution to both scientific illustration and the early development of photographic art.