Laminaria phyllitis
1843-1853
Anna Atkins created this striking image by placing a piece of seaweed directly onto light-sensitive paper and exposing it to the sun. The result is a beautiful, ghostly white silhouette against a deep Prussian blue background, a technique known as cyanotype. Published in the 1840s, this piece is part of what many consider the very first book ever illustrated with photographs! It's a fascinating blend of science and art that turned humble ocean weeds into elegant, ethereal masterpieces, forever changing how we document the natural world.
- Technique
- Cyanotype
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