Original cyanotype artwork featuring a cow parsley leaf.

This cyanotype was made in the Birmingham sunshine with cow parsley foraged on a walk in my local woodland.

Size: 14cm x 12.5cm / 5.5in x 4.9in

Paper: 300gsm Watercolour Paper

Cyanotype is a historical photographic process where chemicals are painted onto the surface of the paper or fabric in subdued lighting. Once dry the paper is placed in the sun with objects on held down with glass. The sun exposes the chemicals. The paper is then washed in water and the exposed areas of the paper turn blue.

Sold unframed and unmounted.

Cyanotypes are archival, however it is advisable to display the print away from direct sunlight which can cause print to fade. If fading occurs, washing the print in a dilute bath of hydrogen peroxide will usually restore it to its original intensity.