Delesseria sanguinea
1843-1853
Anna Atkins created this stunning cyanotype in the 1840s, cementing her legacy as one of the first female photographers in history. By placing seaweed directly onto light-sensitive paper and exposing it to the sun, she captured the delicate, lace-like veins of the Delesseria sanguinea in brilliant Prussian blue. This wasn't just beautiful art; it was a scientific revolution, as she used this exact technique to illustrate her book 'Photographs of British Algae,' effectively creating the first book ever illustrated with photographs!
- Technique
- Cyanotype
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