Conferva arenosa / this conferva, a few years ago / covered whole areas in Oxfordshire / and Berkshire c. 1843 - 1853

Anna Atkins was a pioneer of photography who used the cyanotype process to create her famous "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions" series. "Conferva arenosa / this conferva, a few years ago / covered whole areas in Oxfordshire / and Berkshire," created between 1843-1853, showcases Atkins' meticulous documentation of natural specimens. The delicate, white-on-blue image captures the intricate details of the algae, highlighting Atkins' contributions to both scientific illustration and photographic art.