Lyngbya speciosa 1851 - 1855

"Lyngbya speciosa" is a cyanotype print from Anna Atkins's groundbreaking book *Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions*, published between 1851 and 1855. Atkins was a pioneer in the field of photography, using the cyanotype process to capture intricate details of algae specimens. This particular image showcases the delicate structure of the *Lyngbya speciosa* species, rendered in striking white against a deep blue background, a characteristic of the cyanotype process. Atkins's work revolutionized the scientific documentation of botany, using photography as a tool for both art and scientific research.