Codium tomentosum
1843-1853
Anna Atkins essentially invented the blueprint aesthetic for art lovers with this stunning 1840s creation. By placing seaweed directly onto light-sensitive paper and exposing it to the sun, she created these ghostly white silhouettes against a deep Prussian blue background. This piece is a page from 'Photographs of British Algae,' famously the first book ever illustrated with photographs. It’s a brilliant mix of scientific documentation and accidental beauty, proving that nature makes the best artist.
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- Cyanotype
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- Paper
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