Conferva Carparyi c. 1843 - 1853

"Conferva Carparyi" is a cyanotype photograph created by Anna Atkins between 1843 and 1853. This image, measuring 250mm by 200mm, showcases a delicate and detailed representation of a Conferva Carparyi, a type of algae. The cyanotype process, a photographic printing technique that utilizes light-sensitive iron salts, resulted in the characteristic blue background and white algae. Atkins was a pioneer in the use of photography for scientific documentation, capturing the intricacies of the natural world with unprecedented accuracy.