Cyanotype Collection (page 2)

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?)

Group of young women studying plants in normal school, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Group of young women studying plants in normal school, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Group of young women reading in library of normal school, Washington, D.C. 1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Group of young women reading in library of normal school, Washington, D.C. 1899

Dining hall in home of Senator Philander Knox, Washington, D.C. between 1890 and 1950. Shows dining table and chairs, fireplace, and interior decoration

Staircase in home of Senator Philander Knox, Washington, D.C. between 1890 and 1950. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Staircase in home of Senator Philander Knox, Washington, D.C. between 1890 and 1950

Exterior of home of Senator Philander Knox, 1527 K Street, NW, Washington, DC
Exterior of home of Senator Philander Knox, 1527 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. between 1910 and 1925

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

Florescence Red Flowers
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Florescence Viola Flowers
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Florescence Fuschia Flowers
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Florescence Purple Flowers
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[Frustules of Diatoms], ca. 1870. Creator: Attributed to Julius Wiesner
[Frustules of Diatoms], ca. 1870

Man posed on rocks, nude, playing pipe (Pan), between 1885 and 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Man posed on rocks, nude, playing pipe (Pan), between 1885 and 1900

Pageant participants costumed as Pilgrims and Natives, posed beneath a banner "En... c1880 - 1900
Pageant participants costumed as Pilgrims and Natives, posed beneath a banner "En Avant!" [Onwards!], between 1880 and 1900

Miss Mary Olmsted(?) Clarke, half-length portrait, standing, facing right, c1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Miss Mary Olmsted(?) Clarke, half-length portrait, standing, facing right, c1903

U.S.S. Olympia, c1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
U.S.S. Olympia, c1899. Front starboard view of the U.S.S. Olympia. (Warship of the US Navy; flagship of Commodore George Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War in 1898)

Salt mines, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Salt mines, c1893. Men working in salt mine

White House wedding decorations Flowers, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
White House wedding decorations Flowers, 1906

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

Classroom at the Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between 1901 and 1903. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Girls in bloomers on climbing apparatus, Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Students studying birds in biology class in a Washington, D.C. school, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Students studying birds in biology class in a Washington, D.C. school, (1899?)

Dresses, possibly made by students in a Washington, D.C. school, on display, (1899?)

Interior view of steamboat cabin, c1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Interior view of steamboat cabin, c1900. "Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co."

Interior view of steamboat showing stairway and pursers office, c1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Interior view of steamboat showing stairway and pursers office, c1900. "Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co."

Interior view of galleried central parlor with clerestory, c1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Interior view of galleried central parlor with clerestory, c1900. "Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co."

Monograph Orange Flowers
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Monograph Green Flowers
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Monograph Blue Flowers
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Monograph Black Flowers
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Photographic print, Cyanotype : School children exercising on lawn, Washington, D. C
3519796 Photographic print, Cyanotype : School children exercising on lawn, Washington, D.C. by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); (add.info.: Photographic print)

Photographic print, Cyanotype : Children doing calisthenics while sitting at their desks in a classroom
3519798 Photographic print, Cyanotype : Children doing calisthenics while sitting at their desks in a classroom, 5th Division public schools, Washington, D.C

From the Hatton Fern Album, c. 1850. Creator: Anon
From the Hatton Fern Album, c. 1850. Cyanotype fern study and original fern template

Untitled, c. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Untitled, c. 1850. A work made of cyanotype

Great Exhibition, London, England, 1851, 1851 (copied 1880s). Engraving, portrait of Edward Riddle, U.S. Commissioner to London

Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, Nashville, 1897, 1897. Interior view, United States Government Building exhibits, with group portrait of Government Guard watch force

Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, 1901, 1901. Creator
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, 1901, 1901. Group portrait of Treasury Department officials

Leucojam Varium by Anna Atkins, 1854 (cyanotype)
2630141 Leucojam Varium by Anna Atkins, 1854 (cyanotype) by Atkins, Anna (1799-1871); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Snowflake Lily (Leucojam Varium) by Anna Atkins (British)

Plant Specimens by Bayard, c. 1842 (cyanotype)
2630143 Plant Specimens by Bayard, c.1842 (cyanotype) by Bayard, Hippolyte (1801-87); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Arrangement of Specimens by Hippolyte Bayard (French)

Asplenium Braziliense, South America, c. 1850 (cyanotype, mounted, unique print)
990485 Asplenium Braziliense, South America, c.1850 (cyanotype, mounted, unique print) by Atkins, Anna (1799-1871); 34.92x24.44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Asplenium Braziliense)

Cyanotype of a porter from the Hotel Palomares, 1885-1899. Creator: Unknown
This cyanotype depicts a blue-tinted image of an African-American man wearing a hotel porter badge. The man is seated in front of a window or doorframe and is wearing a three-piece suit

Port Scene on the Great Lakes, ca. 1895. Creator: Unknown
Port Scene on the Great Lakes, ca. 1895

No. 199. Draw Span of Chicago & North Western Rail Road Bridge at Clinton, Iowa, 1885

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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.