Sunprint cards and envelopes

Anna Atkins was a true pioneer, combining art, science, and technology during the mid Nineteenth Century. Her cyanotype prints were a groundbreaking achievement, especially in the context of the time, where the use of photography for such purposes was experimental. By using the process of light exposure to capture the details of plants and algae, she created stunningly detailed images that also served as a valuable scientific resource.

Before Atkins, illustrations in botanical books were typically produced through hand-drawn engravings or woodcuts, which were less accurate than the photographic process she used. The innovation she brought not only advanced the field of natural history but also showed how photography could marry art with scientific exploration.

Purchase here a single reproduction card (random design from the 12 box set) or a full set of 12 different prints. Great as a gift for lovers of sun-printing or simply admirers of the colour cyan. We offer a gift wrap service, this card can form part of the gift presentation to receiver if you provide the text for inside.