Rhodomela pinastroides
1843-1853
Anna Atkins created this striking image by placing a piece of seaweed directly onto light-sensitive paper and leaving it out in the sun. The result is a ghostly white silhouette of Rhodomela pinastroides floating against a deep, rich Prussian blue background. Published in the 1840s, this cyanotype is part of what is widely considered the very first book ever illustrated with photographs. Atkins essentially invented a new way to document science, turning delicate marine life into hauntingly beautiful works of art that still look incredibly modern today.
- Technique
- Cyanotype
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- Paper
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