★ 2024 Anna Atkins tribute calendar with the week starting SUNDAY
★ Ships to ALL countries apart from USA and Canada, there is another version for USA and CANADA here:https://www.etsy.com/listing/1451319417/anna-atkins-calendar-sunday-usa-and
★ A4 or A3 size
This calendar is a tribute to Anna Atkins and her work, featuring 12 stunning cyanotypes created by 12 different artists in her honour. Each cyanotype was carefully selected by a jury of experts from AlternativePhotography.com, a resource dedicated to teaching historical photographic methods in use today. The initiative was started by the website to encourage photographers and artists to learn, get inspired, and connect.
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What others say
★★★★★ Tommy:
Exactly as described with beautiful cyanotypes. 10/10. Can't even find one thing to critique, well done to the creator!
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Anna Atkins was a true pioneer in the field of photography and one of the most remarkable women in history. Her unique and beautiful cyanotypes continue to inspire and captivate photographers and art lovers around the world.
In 1843, Anna Atkins published the first book illustrated with photographs, a groundbreaking achievement that forever changed the way we think about the medium. Her work paved the way for future generations of photographers, and her legacy continues to be felt today.
At the heart of Anna Atkins' work was the cyanotype process, an alternative photographic technique that she learned from her family friend Sir John Herschel. Unlike traditional black-and-white photographs, cyanotypes are created using a solution of iron compounds, resulting in a distinctive blue print that is both beautiful and durable.
The event held by AlternativePhotography.com, where artists sent in cyanotypes in Anna Atkins' style or created a photogram in her honour, was a fitting tribute to this remarkable woman. The 12 cyanotype prints included in this calendar are a testament to the beauty and power of Anna Atkins' pioneering work.
In purchasing this calendar, you not only honour the legacy of Anna Atkins and her contributions to photography, but you also support the ongoing work of AlternativePhotography.com. Any profits from sales of this calendar will contribute towards the costs of running the website, ensuring that future generations of photographers and artists can continue to learn from and be inspired by the work of Anna Atkins and other trailblazers in the field.