Calothrix distorta 1851 - 1855

"Calothrix distorta" is a cyanotype print from Anna Atkins' groundbreaking photographic book "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions". Created between 1851 and 1855, this work showcases Atkins' pioneering use of the cyanotype process to document and illustrate algae specimens. The delicate, white-on-blue image of the Calothrix distorta algae, a species of blue-green algae, is presented on a page of the book, providing a clear and scientific representation of the organism. Atkins' contributions to photography and botany are celebrated through her work, which continues to be admired for its aesthetic and scientific significance.