Grateloupia filicina 1851 - 1855

This cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, titled "Grateloupia filicina," is a page from her groundbreaking book, "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions," which was published between 1851-1855. The photograph, featuring delicate, white seaweed specimens against a vibrant blue background, is an example of Atkins' pioneering work in documenting marine life through a newly invented photographic process. This image, like many others in the book, exemplifies Atkins's contribution to early photography as a scientific tool and her artistic vision. The work is a testament to the beauty found in the natural world, captured with precision and artistry through the cyanotype process.