Ceramium ciliatum c. 1843 - 1853

"Ceramium ciliatum" is a cyanotype photograph from Anna Atkins's groundbreaking book, "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions". Atkins, a pioneer in the field of photography, meticulously documented various types of algae using the cyanotype process. The delicate, feathery form of the algae, rendered in shades of blue, highlights Atkins's scientific approach and artistic sensibility, demonstrating how photography could be used for both scientific observation and aesthetic appreciation.