Photography album 19th-20th century

This anonymous hand-tinted photograph from the 19th-20th century captures a scene in Japan titled “Road to the Cremating Rooms.” The image depicts a winding road leading up into forested hills, with a small wooden structure at the bottom. Two figures are walking on the road, one riding in a small rickshaw. Hand-tinted photographs are a striking example of early photography techniques. The colors were applied by hand, often using watercolor paints to create a more realistic image.