Cyanotype Collection

19th-century alga cyanotype. Cyanotype of the algae Chylocladia kaliformis, as produced by British botanist Anna Atkins (1799-1871). Chylocladia is a seaweed found in European seas and oceans

19th-century alga cyanotype. Cyanotype of the algae Cystoseira fibrosa, as produced by British botanist Anna Atkins (1799-1871)

Schizonema Smithii, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Schizonema Smithii, ca. 1853

Dictyota dichotoma
Cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, one of the first natural history photographers. From British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, 1853. Date: 1853

Lastrea dilatato British Anna Atkins 1799 1871
Lastrea dilatato, British; Anna Atkins (British, 1799 - 1871), and Anne Dixon (British, 1799 - 1877); England; 1853; Cyanotype; 25.4 × 19.5 cm (10 × 7 11, 16 in.)

Cladostephus spongiosus, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Cladostephus spongiosus, ca. 1853

Pteris rotundifolia Anna Atkins British 1799
Pteris rotundifolia; Anna Atkins (British, 1799 - 1871); England; 1853; Cyanotype; 25.4 × 19.4 cm (10 × 7 5, 8 in.)

Equisetum sylvaticum; Anna Atkins, British, 1799 - 1871, and Anne Dixon, British, 1799 - 1877; London, England, Europe; 1853; Cyanotype; Image: 25.4 x 20 cm (10 x 7 7/8 in.)

Botanical Cyanotypes
Alisa Galitsyna

Cyanotype Still Life Studies
Alisa Galitsyna

A Pueblo woman with two children (image 1 of 2), c.1890. Creator: Charles Fletcher Lummis
A Pueblo woman with two children (image 1 of 2), c.1890

OLYMPIA, 1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
OLYMPIA, 1899. Photograph shows sailors aboard the [U.S.S.] OLYMPIA waltzing at tiffin time

Office in Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C. between 1880 and 1910(?)

Potomac River, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Potomac River, c1898. Photograph shows reeds in the Potomac River

Mrs. Grover Cleveland and cabinet ladies, 1897. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mrs. Grover Cleveland and cabinet ladies, 1897. Photograph shows group portrait of Frances Folsom Cleveland and the wives, sister

Two unidentified women being photographed, c1890. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Two unidentified women being photographed, c1890. Photograph showing two women in profile, posing for a portrait. Includes the photographer and camera

Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Native Americans during mathematics class at Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Lobby with fireplace, c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Lobby with fireplace, c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Hallway of lobby, c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Hallway of lobby, c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Lobby, c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Lobby, c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Carriage house(?), c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Carriage house(?), c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Lobby, c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Lobby, c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Lobby, c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Lobby, c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Billiard room, c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Billiard room, c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Living room, c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Living room, c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Ballroom, c1910-1911. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Ballroom, c1910-1911. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; purchased by the Cosmos Club in 1950

Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Carriage house(?), c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Wash. D.C.: Carriage house(?), c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Washington, D.C. c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Washington, D.C. c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Mary Scott Townsend House, Washington, D.C. c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend House, Washington, D.C. c1910. The Townsend House, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C.; later home of Mathilde and B

Women operating machinery at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D.C. 1889 or 1890

Young women in Washington, D.C. Normal School classroom studying birds, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Young women in Washington, D.C. Normal School classroom studying birds, (1899?)

Young girls seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Young girls seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom, (1899?)

Room with piano, potted palms, and classical statues and friezes, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Room with piano, potted palms, and classical statues and friezes, (1899?)

Children seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom, stretching, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Children seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom, stretching, (1899?)

Children modeling clay at desks and drawing on blackboard in Washington, D.C. classroom, (1899?)

Children seated in classroom, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Children seated in classroom, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Girls and boys seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Girls and boys seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom, (1899?)

Boys and girls seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Boys and girls seated at desks in Washington, D.C. classroom, (1899?)

Girls and boys seated at desks in classroom, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Girls and boys seated at desks in classroom, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Two Native American women, posed, on Mackinac Island, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Two Native American women, posed, on Mackinac Island, 1903. [Michilimackinac in Odawa, Mitchimakinak in Ojibwemowin - island in Lake Huron, Michigan]

Breaker boys in Kohinor mine, Shenandoah City, Pennsylvania, 1891. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Breaker boys in Kohinor mine, Shenandoah City, Pa. 1891

A lesson in globe making. Children in class in a Washington, D.C. school, 1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
A lesson in globe making. Children in class in a Washington, D.C. school, 1899

Two men, one a doorman, standing at the F. Street entrance to the Willard... between 1901 and 1910
Two men, one a doorman, standing at the F. Street entrance to the Willard Hotel, between 1901 and 1910

Pastoral play, the Oaks, Spring, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Pastoral play, the Oaks, Spring, 1906. Woman and girls in play in Washington, D.C

Group of young women studying electro-magnets in normal school, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Group of young women studying static electricity in normal school, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Group of young women performing atmospheric pressure experiments while studying... (1899?)
Group of young women performing atmospheric pressure experiments while studying science in normal school, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

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"Cyanotype: A Glimpse into the 19th-Century Alga Artistry" Step back in time to the enchanting world of cyanotype, a captivating photographic process that emerged in the 19th century. Originating from alga cyanotype, this unique technique allowed artists like Anna Atkins to create stunning botanical prints that still mesmerize us today. One such masterpiece is Schizonema Smithii, captured by Atkins around 1853. The delicate intricacy of Dictyota dichotoma and Lastrea dilatato British showcases her keen eye for detail and love for nature's wonders. Cladostephus spongiosus and Dictyota atomaria further exemplify Atkins' mastery as she skillfully transforms algae into art. Pteris rotundifolia, another gem by the talented British artist, highlights her ability to capture the essence of plants with remarkable precision. Equisetum sylvaticum adds an ethereal touch to her collection, showcasing nature's elegance through intricate patterns. These botanical cyanotypes serve as a testament to Anna Atkins' pioneering work in photography and botany. Her dedication culminated in Monograph Orange Flowers and Monograph Green Flowers - comprehensive studies that immortalized countless floral species through this innovative process. Immerse yourself in the beauty of these timeless creations; let their vibrant hues transport you to a bygone era where science met artistry. Cyanotype continues to captivate us with its distinct blue tones and intricate compositions - reminding us of our enduring fascination with both nature's splendor and human creativity.