Polysiphonia pulvinata c. 1843 - 1853

"Polysiphonia pulvinata" is a cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, a pioneering photographer who documented the beauty of algae. Created between 1843 and 1853, this image showcases the delicate form of the algae, captured in the distinctive blue tones of the cyanotype process. Atkins used the cyanotype technique to create her "Photographs of British Algae," a groundbreaking work that combined scientific accuracy with artistic expression. Her work is considered a significant contribution to both photography and botany.