Corallina elongata c. 1843 - 1853

"Corallina elongata" is a cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, a pioneer in the field of photography. Created between 1843 and 1853, this image showcases delicate, white seaweed specimens against a vibrant blue background. Atkins' use of the cyanotype process, which uses light-sensitive chemicals, produced these unique blue-hued prints. This artwork is part of Atkins' groundbreaking book "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions", a collection of botanical studies that helped advance both photography and scientific illustration.