Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch) anthotype by Bernd Hutschenreuther

“Passiflora leaves at Virgin Ivy” by Bernd Hutschenreuther, Dresden, Germany
Parts used: Berries
Amount: 8 ripe berries. There are different species looking very similar to vine. My plant has very small fruits. I had to wait until they were ripe; fortunately, it was a hot summer, so I got some ripe fruits. It is a flowering vine.
Extracted by: Boiling
Thinner: Tap water
Application: Brushing

Layers: 2
Substrate: Photo paper for inkjet printer, 15 x 10 cm
Created with: Photogram of Passiflora leaves
Exposure: 8 hours in August, summer 2024
UV strength: 8 (sunny)
Temperature: 32° Celsius
Humidity: 95%. The leaves were behind glass, so it was humid due to the leaves
Contrast: ✿✿ (Medium)
Challenges or observations: The berries were cooked in about 30 mL of water until they were soft. I painted the juice on photo paper for inkjet printers. It was strange that the colour was green at first, but it changed during exposure to blue. The exposure is much faster if I use plant parts that are not dried.
Additional information: The plant has many names: Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy or five-finger. There are different species looking very similar, my plant has very small fruits. I had to wait until they were ripe, fortunately, it was a hot summer, so, I got some.
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