A gentle evocation of winter's stillness, Ferns. Specimen of Cyanotype lends itself beautifully to the quiet wonder of Christmas - perfect for moments of remembrance, gratitude, or serene celebration. Anna Atkins's pale fern fronds, captured in luminous white against a twilight blue, echo the delicate tracery of frost on glass or pine needles under snow. The image radiates a sense of peace and timelessness, a botanical hymn stilled in light.

Currently being held at The National Gallery of Art, courtesy of the R. K. Mellon Family Foundation.