Conferva scutulata / 1. Tufts more or less perfectly detached / 2. D[itt]o growing on Himanthalia Lorea c. 1843 - 1853

This cyanotype print, created by Anna Atkins, is a scientific illustration of the algae species Conferva scutulata. Made between 1843 and 1853, it is part of Atkins's groundbreaking work, "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions." The print showcases Atkins's mastery of the cyanotype process, capturing intricate details of the algae's structure in stark white against a deep blue background. The print is labeled with descriptions of the algae's growth, including the variety found growing on the Himanthalia Lorea seaweed, demonstrating Atkins's dedication to accurate scientific documentation.