Rhodomenia bifida [= Rhodymenia bifida] c. 1843 - 1853

"Rhodomenia bifida" is a cyanotype by Anna Atkins, a pioneer in photography, created between 1843 and 1853. The image is a close-up of a single specimen of seaweed against a deep blue background, highlighting the delicate details of its form. Atkins' use of the cyanotype process, a photographic technique that creates a blue print, allowed her to capture the intricate textures of the seaweed, capturing its unique and beautiful features. This cyanotype is one of the many from her book *Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions*.