Rhodomenia ciliata [= Rhodymenia ciliata] c. 1843 - 1853

Anna Atkins was a pioneering photographer and botanist who is known for her cyanotype photograms of algae. "Rhodomenia ciliata" is a captivating example of her work, a delicate and detailed image created using the cyanotype process. The artwork showcases the intricate structure of the Rhodomenia ciliata algae species, rendered in shades of blue and white against a deep blue background. Atkins' work combined scientific observation with artistic expression, making significant contributions to the field of photography and natural history.