Callithamnion Arbuscular [= Callithamnion arbuscular] c. 1843 - 1853

Anna Atkins, a pioneer in photography, created this cyanotype print of a *Callithamnion arbuscular* seaweed. The image showcases her innovative use of the cyanotype process, a photographic technique that produces blue prints. Atkins used this technique to meticulously document the natural world, capturing the intricate details of marine life and plants. This particular print, part of her renowned *Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions*, exemplifies her scientific and artistic approach to nature.