Human Generated Data

Title

No. 28, Mitsuke: Ferry Boats and the Tenryū River (Tenryūgawa, funawatashi), from the series The Tōkaidō Road , The Fifty-three Stations (Tōkaidō, Gojūsan tsugi no uchi)

Date

c. 1850-51

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重, Japanese 1797 - 1858

Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizô 蔦屋吉蔵, active c. 1820-1890

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.3009

Human Generated Data

Title

No. 28, Mitsuke: Ferry Boats and the Tenryū River (Tenryūgawa, funawatashi), from the series The Tōkaidō Road , The Fifty-three Stations (Tōkaidō, Gojūsan tsugi no uchi)

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重, Japanese 1797 - 1858

Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizô 蔦屋吉蔵, active c. 1820-1890

Date

c. 1850-51

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.3009

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Person 83.6
Human 83.6
Person 80.2
Transportation 78.9
Boat 78.9
Vehicle 78.9
Art 71.8
Painting 65.5
Animal 62.7
Bird 62.7
Oars 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

painting 99.3
illustration 98.8
people 98.4
print 98.2
art 98.2
lithograph 98
no person 97.2
group 96.5
adult 96.3
watercraft 95.4
one 94.8
two 94.4
vehicle 93.9
text 92.9
wear 91.9
water 91.6
man 89.2
recreation 89.1
travel 87.8
outdoors 87.6

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

water 34
river 31.3
beach 24.6
boat 24.3
lake 24
travel 23.9
landscape 23.8
vacation 19.6
sky 19.3
summer 19.3
ocean 19.2
sea 18.9
tree 17.1
outdoor 16
sand 16
stream 15.4
sunset 15.3
outdoors 15.1
tourism 14.8
reflection 14.7
sun 14.5
outrigger 13.8
body of water 12.9
pond 12.5
park 12.5
holiday 12.2
grass 11.8
coast 11.7
shore 11.6
clouds 11
island 11
resort 11
desert 10.9
horizon 10.8
silhouette 10.8
device 10.7
wild 10.4
paradise 10.4
stabilizer 10.3
relax 10.1
sport 10.1
morning 9.9
recreation 9.9
covering 9.8
book jacket 9.8
scenic 9.6
fishing 9.6
people 9.5
sunny 9.5
light 9.3
rock 8.7
coastline 8.5
calm 8.2
stone 8.2
tranquil 8.1
man 8.1
life 8
scene 7.8
animal 7.7
golden 7.7
bay 7.7
tropical 7.7
jacket 7.6
garden 7.5
relaxation 7.5
sunrise 7.5
paddle 7.5
palm 7.5
natural 7.4
peaceful 7.3
peace 7.3
color 7.2
scenery 7.2
wildlife 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Painting 90.4
Art 83.7
Illustration 80.7
Visual arts 69.9
Vehicle 69
Textile 65.6
Boat 64.6
Boating 64.4
Watercraft rowing 63.7
Artwork 52.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

boat 97.8
ship 96.5
watercraft 96.4
cartoon 92.9
painting 90
vehicle 79.8
drawing 78.8
illustration 63.8
child art 58.2
art 56.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Boat
Painting
Bird
Person 83.6%
Person 80.2%
Boat 78.9%
Painting 65.5%
Bird 62.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

graffiti on a wall 30.6%
a graffiti covered wall 30.5%
a close up of a painted wall 30.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a group of people in boats on a river -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-09

This image is a Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print. It depicts a scene with three traditional boats on a body of water, presumably a river, with individuals wearing conical hats. Two of the boats are being poled along the water by individuals standing at the stern, while the passengers, also in conical hats, are seated. The third boat has a solitary figure and is farther away. The background shows a hilly landscape with trees, and the perspective suggests it might be evening or early morning due to the softness of the light and the cool color palette.

There is Japanese text along the top and on the sides of the print, likely providing information about the scene or the artist's signature and seal. The overall style is indicative of the Edo period when ukiyo-e prints were highly popular. These prints typically depicted scenes from history, everyday life, landscapes, and beautiful women, among other subjects.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-09

This image is a classic Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print. It depicts several boats on a river, surrounded by lush green landscapes and hills. In the foreground, three boats are visible, each being paddled by men. The individuals on the boats are wearing traditional Japanese straw hats and seem to be ferrying passengers or goods. The river is depicted with flowing water, and the trees and foliage in the background add to the serene and natural setting. Japanese calligraphy can be seen along the sides and top of the image, indicating it may be a well-known scene or location. The colors are predominantly naturalistic, featuring shades of green, blue, and brown, typical of ukiyo-e prints.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-09

The image depicts a scenic landscape with a river or lake in the foreground. There are several boats on the water, each carrying multiple people. The boats appear to be traditional Japanese-style vessels, with curved hulls and passengers wearing traditional Japanese clothing. In the background, there is a hilly, forested landscape with dark green trees and a reddish sky, suggesting either an evening or early morning scene. The image has a serene, tranquil atmosphere, with the boats peacefully traversing the calm waters.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-09

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) showing several boats on a river. The scene depicts what appears to be passenger ferry boats with boatmen steering using long poles. The landscape is rendered in beautiful shades of green and blue, with rolling hills and trees in the background. The passengers in the boats are wearing traditional conical hats, and the boats themselves are wooden river vessels typical of the Edo period. The composition shows the boats at different angles on the blue-green water, with the shoreline creating a diagonal line across the image. There are Japanese characters visible in the upper portion of the print, likely indicating the location or artist information. The style is characteristic of Japanese landscape prints from this era, with its use of flat color areas and careful attention to natural elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-09

The image depicts a serene scene of a river with several boats and people engaged in various activities. The river is the central focus of the image, with its calm waters reflecting the surrounding landscape. Several boats are visible, each carrying people who appear to be engaged in different tasks.

In the foreground, one boat is prominently featured, with a person standing at the bow and holding a long pole. The person is dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, complete with a hat and a bag slung over their shoulder. The boat itself is made of wood and has a flat bottom, suggesting that it is designed for transporting goods or people across the river.

As we move further into the background, more boats come into view. Some are carrying large bundles or crates, while others have people sitting or standing on board. The people in the boats are all dressed in similar attire, with some wearing hats and others not. They seem to be going about their daily business, unaware of the viewer's presence.

The riverbank is lined with trees and bushes, which provide shade and shelter for the people and boats. In the distance, a few buildings can be seen, including what appears to be a temple or shrine. The sky above is a soft, pale blue, with only a few wispy clouds scattered across it.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, with the gentle flow of the river and the quiet activities of the people creating a soothing atmosphere. The use of muted colors and soft lighting adds to the serene ambiance, making the image feel like a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-09

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely created by Utagawa Hiroshige, a renowned artist of the ukiyo-e genre. The print depicts a serene scene of a river with several boats and people engaged in various activities.

Key Elements:

  • River: The central element of the composition, the river is depicted in shades of blue and green, with gentle ripples on its surface.
  • Boats: Several boats are scattered throughout the river, each carrying people who appear to be engaged in leisurely activities such as fishing or simply enjoying the scenery.
  • People: The people in the boats are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, adding to the cultural authenticity of the scene.
  • Background: The background of the print features a subtle gradient of colors, transitioning from light blue at the top to darker shades towards the bottom. This creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the river and its occupants.
  • Calligraphy: In the top-left corner of the print, there is a section of calligraphy written in Japanese characters. This text likely provides information about the artist, the title of the work, or other relevant details.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted within. The use of muted colors and gentle lines contributes to the overall feeling of calmness, making this print a beautiful representation of traditional Japanese art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image is a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, depicting a serene riverside scene during the Edo period. The print features several boats floating on a calm river, with lush greenery and trees lining the riverbanks. The boats are filled with people wearing traditional Japanese clothing, including conical straw hats. The scene is bathed in soft, natural light, with a subtle gradient of colors in the sky and water, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. The print also includes Japanese text in the upper corners, providing context or titles for the scene.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

A painting of a river with three boats, one of which is far away. The two boats in front have several people on board, one of whom is paddling. The people on board are wearing hats. The river is surrounded by trees and grass. There are some foreign texts on the top left, bottom left, and top right. There are also some foreign texts on the bottom right with a red border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period (1603-1868). It depicts a river scene with several boats and a landscape in the background. The style is typical of ukiyo-e prints, with its use of flat areas of color, strong outlines, and simplified forms.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • Boats: Three boats are prominently featured on the river. They seem to be carrying passengers, and each is being propelled by a man with a long pole or oar. The passengers are wearing hats and appear to be bundled up, suggesting it could be a cool day. One small boat is visible in the distance.
  • River: The river is rendered with blue and green hues, with delicate lines suggesting water movement.
  • Landscape: The background features a landscape with rolling hills covered in trees and vegetation. The colors used are mainly greens, grays, and browns. A hint of a sunset or sunrise can be seen on the horizon.
  • Text: There is Japanese text in the upper left, upper right, and lower left corners. This likely provides information about the scene, possibly including the artist's name, the title of the print, and other details.
  • Composition: The composition is well-balanced, with the boats and figures arranged to lead the viewer's eye through the scene.

Overall, the image is a serene and charming depiction of everyday life in Japan, showcasing a traditional art form.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a Japanese woodblock print featuring a river scene. The sky above is a light blue. In the upper left, there are black Japanese characters written vertically, and a dark green ridge of land runs diagonally across the upper part of the image. Behind the ridge are various trees and hills, some with reddish tones.

A broad, light blue river fills the lower half of the scene. The river’s flow is indicated by subtle horizontal lines. Several brown boats with passengers are visible on the river. The people are represented with small details, and some wear cone-shaped hats. Each boat has a figure at the back, presumably steering with a long pole.

Along the right side, there are vertical lines of text in Japanese characters, and the overall composition is framed by muted colors and a traditional print aesthetic.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, commonly known as ukiyo-e. It depicts a serene landscape with a river or canal in the foreground. The scene is likely set in a rural area, as suggested by the presence of agricultural fields and trees in the background.

Three small boats are floating on the water, each carrying people and cargo. The boats are being navigated by individuals using long poles, possibly for steering or propelling the boats through shallow waters. The people in the boats appear to be wearing traditional clothing, including conical hats, which were commonly used by farmers and laborers in East Asia.

The background features rolling hills or fields, with patches of greenery and trees, suggesting a peaceful countryside setting. The sky is clear, indicating a calm day. The overall color palette is subdued, with shades of green, blue, and brown, contributing to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.

There are Japanese characters in the top left corner and along the right side of the image, which likely provide the title and other information about the print. The print also includes a signature or seal in the bottom left corner, typical of ukiyo-e prints, indicating the artist's name or the publisher's mark.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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