Porphyra vulgaris
1843-1853
Imagine placing a piece of seaweed directly onto light-sensitive paper and letting the sun do the drawing. That’s exactly what Anna Atkins did here, creating a stunning 'photogram' where the algae blocks the light, leaving a ghostly white silhouette against a brilliant Prussian blue background. This isn't just a pretty picture; it’s a page from her 1843 book 'British Algae', which holds the title of the very first book ever illustrated with photographs. Atkins basically pioneered scientific photography before most people even knew what a camera was!
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