Plum Garden at Kameido

Composition of Plum Garden at Kameido

This Japanese woodblock depicts a gnarled plum tree trunk stretching diagonally across the foreground. Delicate white blossoms grow along the dark branches against a red and cream sky. Wooden poles support the heavy limbs while people walk through the orchard in the background.

Historical Context of this Edo Period Work

Created in 1857, this scene belongs to the One Hundred Famous Views of Edo series. The artist used cropped framing and flat color gradients to create depth. The composition captures a seasonal spring gathering in a Tokyo garden during the late Edo period.