Conferva fracta c. 1843 - 1853

"Conferva fracta" is a cyanotype photograph created by Anna Atkins between 1843 and 1853. The artwork features a detailed depiction of the Conferva fracta algae, capturing its delicate, branching structure in striking detail. Atkins was a pioneer of cyanotype photography, utilizing the process to document various types of algae and seaweeds. Her work was not only scientifically valuable but also aesthetically pleasing, as seen in the clean lines and the contrasting blue and white tones of this image.