Contents, Vol. III 1851 - 1855

Anna Atkins' "Contents, Vol. III" (1851–55) is a cyanotype print from her groundbreaking book "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions." Atkins, a pioneer in photographic processes, utilized the cyanotype method, where light-sensitive iron salts react with light to produce a blue image, to document various species of algae. This page, part of a larger collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the meticulous detail of Atkins' scientific work, highlighting the diverse names and classifications of the algae, showcasing her contribution to botanical illustration.