Callithamnion Hookeri. var.
1843-1853
Anna Atkins created this delicate, ghostly image by placing a piece of seaweed directly onto light-sensitive paper and leaving it out in the sun. This technique, called a cyanotype, turns the background a deep Prussian blue while the plant blocks the light, leaving a white silhouette. Atkins is famous for being the first person to publish a book illustrated entirely with photographs, her 1843 collection 'Photographs of British Algae'. It's a beautiful blend of science and art, capturing the intricate structure of marine life long before modern photography existed.
- Technique
- Cyanotype
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