Conferva flavescens c. 1843 - 1853

annaatkins

aged paper

water colours

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Conferva flavescens" is a cyanotype print from Anna Atkins' groundbreaking book "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions". Atkins, a pioneer of photography, utilized the cyanotype process to document different species of algae with scientific accuracy, creating intricate and detailed images. The delicate, white form of the Conferva flavescens stands out against the deep blue background, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the natural world.