Nitophyllum versicolor 1851 - 1855

"Nitophyllum Versicolor" is a cyanotype photograph from Anna Atkins' groundbreaking book "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions." Atkins, a pioneer of photography, used the cyanotype process to create detailed images of algae specimens. This particular print showcases the delicate, branching structure of the "Nitophyllum Versicolor" algae, rendered in shades of blue against a deep blue background. Atkins' work is considered a significant contribution to both botanical illustration and the early history of photography.