Lyngbya majuscula
1843-1853
Anna Atkins was a Victorian pioneer who basically invented the scientific photobook before photography was even cool. By placing actual seaweed directly onto light-sensitive paper and letting the sun do the work, she created these stunning 'sun prints' known as cyanotypes. The ghostly white tendrils of Lyngbya majuscula float against a deep Prussian blue background, looking less like slimy algae and more like ethereal clouds or spirits. It’s a beautiful blend of hard science and dreamy art from the 1840s that changed how we document nature forever.
- Technique
- Cyanotype (photogram)
- Material
- Paper
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