Conferva fucicola c. 1843 - 1853

"Conferva fucicola" is a cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins from her groundbreaking book "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions." This image, created between 1843 and 1853, showcases Atkins' pioneering use of the cyanotype process to document and categorize different species of algae. The image features a detailed depiction of the Conferva fucicola algae, showcasing the intricate details of the plant's structure in a striking white-on-blue color scheme. Atkins' work is considered an early example of photographic documentation and a significant contribution to the field of botanical illustration.