The Cemetery, Foochow 1869

"The Cemetery, Foochow" is an albumen print created by John Thomson in 1869. The photograph, taken from a high vantage point, depicts an oval-shaped cemetery in Foochow, China, with a view of the surrounding landscape. Thomson was a Scottish photographer who traveled extensively in Asia, documenting daily life and landscapes. This photograph, part of his book *Illustrations of China and Its People*, exemplifies his focus on capturing the cultural and topographical diversity of China.