Human Generated Data

Title

Fourteen-Character Couplet in Running Script (Korean, 'Haeng-sŏ'; Chinese, 'Xingshu')

Date

late 19th-early 20th century

People

Artist: Kim Sŏng-kŭn (also known by sobriquet ['ho']: Hae-sa), Korean 1835 - 1919

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Fund and David Berg, Esq., Bequest Fund, 2002.9.4.A

Human Generated Data

Title

Fourteen-Character Couplet in Running Script (Korean, 'Haeng-sŏ'; Chinese, 'Xingshu')

People

Artist: Kim Sŏng-kŭn (also known by sobriquet ['ho']: Hae-sa), Korean 1835 - 1919

Date

late 19th-early 20th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Fund and David Berg, Esq., Bequest Fund, 2002.9.4.A

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.3
calligraphy 98.9
ancient 98.3
retro 98.2
antique 97.6
paper 97.5
illustration 96.7
art 96.3
painting 96
traditional 95.1
people 94.8
vintage 93.5
calligrapher 93.4
culture 93.1
graphic design 92.8
design 92.2
interior design 91.6
old 91.6
artistic 91.2
decoration 91.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

bookmark 67.4
old 36.2
vintage 35.8
paper 32.9
texture 29.9
antique 29.5
grunge 28.1
ancient 25.1
retro 22.9
binding 21.8
design 21.6
art 21
pattern 19.8
book 19.2
aged 16.3
frame 15.8
material 15.6
covering 15.4
brown 14.7
wallpaper 14.5
page 13.9
rough 13.7
dirty 13.5
decoration 13.4
card 13.3
stamp 13.1
decorative 12.5
traditional 12.5
protective covering 12
door 11.8
binder 11.7
wood 11.6
board 11.5
worn 11.4
style 11.1
wall 11.1
letter 11
postage 10.8
history 10.7
gold 10.7
parchment 10.5
mail 10.5
ornament 10.3
culture 10.3
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backdrop 9.9
textured 9.6
box 9.5
color 9.5
blank 9.4
symbol 9.4
money 9.4
document 9.3
cover 9.2
historic 9.2
product 9
collection 9
postmark 8.9
cardboard 8.6
golden 8.6
damaged 8.6
flower 8.5
ornate 8.2
painting 8.1
creation 8
artistic 7.8
torn 7.7
empty 7.7
stained 7.7
rustic 7.7
post 7.6
temple 7.6
oriental 7.6
label 7.5
tradition 7.4
envelope 7.3
graphic 7.3
celebration 7.2
religion 7.2
bank 7.2
drawing 7.1
surface 7
wooden 7

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 99
drawing 96.6
handwriting 88.3
illustration 81.4
ink 80.8
cartoon 78.7
sketch 77.7
child art 68.8
decorated 48.4
painted 33.4
painting 29.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Picture frame
Clothing

AWS Rekognition

Rug 75%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

paintings art 68.9%
streetview architecture 22.4%
interior objects 8.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a painting on the wall 78.5%
a painting on a wall 77.6%
a painting that has a sign on a wall 70.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

two chinese calligraphy paintings with asian writing on them

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of two chinese calligraphyigraphys with chinese writing on them

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image features two vertical hanging scrolls adorned with Chinese calligraphy art. Each scroll contains beautifully brushed traditional characters arranged in a column.

  • The left scroll has a deep orange background with circular decorative patterns featuring cloud motifs and shapes resembling traditional seals or emblems. The black calligraphy contrasts sharply with the warm background, creating a bold and striking appearance.

  • The right scroll features a pale pink background with similar circular patterns containing cloud motifs, offering a softer visual feel. The black calligraphy remains consistent in style, balanced and distinct.

Both scrolls are framed with elegant borders in neutral tones and mounted vertically. The artistic composition presents a harmonious balance, likely intended for aesthetic expression and cultural appreciation.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image shows two vertical scrolls featuring traditional Chinese calligraphy, each with its own distinctive background color and pattern. The scroll on the left has a vibrant orange background adorned with a cloud-like pattern, and it features bold black Chinese characters written in a classic style. The scroll on the right displays a subtle light pink background with a similar cloud motif and contains Chinese characters also in black ink. Each scroll is framed with beige and muted gray-blue borders, giving the presentation a classic and elegant look. The overall composition conveys a sense of cultural artistry and reverence for the traditional Chinese art form.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows two vertical calligraphic scrolls. The one on the left has an orange background with black calligraphic characters, while the one on the right has a pale pink background with black calligraphic characters. The calligraphy appears to be in an East Asian style, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The characters and compositions seem to have a decorative, artistic quality rather than conveying specific textual content.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows two vertical banners or scrolls side-by-side, with Chinese calligraphy written on each in black ink against an orange-red background on the left scroll and a light pink background on the right scroll. The calligraphy appears to be written in a fluid, artistic style with varying brush strokes. Golden trim borders the top and bottom of each scroll, giving them an elegant, traditional appearance suitable for display as artwork or decorative elements.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This image shows two traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls displayed side by side. The left scroll has an orange/reddish background while the right scroll has a pale pink or light beige background. Both scrolls feature vertical columns of Chinese characters written in black ink using cursive/running script calligraphy style. The characters are surrounded by decorative cloud-like patterns in the background. The scrolls are mounted on what appears to be a gray or neutral-colored border material, typical of traditional scroll mounting techniques. The calligraphy demonstrates the fluid, artistic style characteristic of Chinese brush writing, with each character balanced and composed within circular medallion-like spaces.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image presents a pair of vertical scrolls, each featuring Chinese calligraphy and a unique color scheme.

  • The left scroll is orange with black calligraphy.
    • The calligraphy is written in black ink on an orange background.
    • The text appears to be a poem or passage written in Chinese characters.
    • The characters are arranged vertically, with some lines extending beyond the edge of the scroll.
    • The scroll has a white border around it, which adds a touch of elegance to the overall design.
  • The right scroll is pink with black calligraphy.
    • Similar to the left scroll, the calligraphy on this scroll is also written in black ink.
    • The text on this scroll is also a poem or passage, but it is written in a different style than the left scroll.
    • The characters on this scroll are also arranged vertically, with some lines extending beyond the edge of the scroll.
    • The scroll has a white border around it, similar to the left scroll.

In summary, the image showcases two vertical scrolls with Chinese calligraphy, each with its own distinct color scheme and style. The left scroll features orange and black calligraphy, while the right scroll features pink and black calligraphy. Both scrolls have white borders and display poems or passages written in Chinese characters.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts two vertical Chinese calligraphy pieces, each featuring a unique background and text. The left piece has an orange background with a pattern of clouds and dragons, while the right piece has a pink background with a similar pattern. Both pieces are framed in white with a gray border at the top and bottom.

The calligraphy on both pieces is written in black ink and appears to be a poem or quote. The text is written in a traditional Chinese style, with each character carefully crafted to convey meaning and emotion. The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, with the beautiful calligraphy and intricate backgrounds creating a sense of refinement and culture.

The image may be intended to convey a message or theme, but without further context, it is difficult to determine what that message might be. However, the use of traditional Chinese calligraphy and imagery suggests that the image may be related to Chinese culture or history. Overall, the image is a beautiful example of Chinese art and craftsmanship, and it would likely be appreciated by anyone who values traditional Chinese culture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image features two framed Chinese scrolls with traditional calligraphy. The scroll on the left has an orange background with black Chinese characters arranged in a vertical format. The characters are large and bold, and the scroll includes intricate patterns and designs, possibly representing clouds or other traditional motifs. The scroll on the right has a lighter background, possibly pink or peach, with black Chinese characters also arranged vertically. The characters on the right scroll are slightly smaller than those on the left, and the background includes a more subtle, delicate pattern. Both scrolls have a traditional Chinese frame with a gold border.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image features two vertical scrolls, each containing Chinese calligraphy. The scrolls are mounted on a light gray background, giving them prominence. The calligraphy is written in black ink on paper with a textured background.

The left scroll has an orange background with a pattern of swirling clouds and stylized dragons. The calligraphy on this scroll consists of vertical lines of characters, each character occupying a significant amount of space, indicating a formal and possibly artistic style. The characters are bold and appear to be carefully crafted, suggesting they might be part of a poem or a significant text.

The right scroll has a pinkish background with a similar pattern of swirling clouds and dragons. The calligraphy on this scroll is also in black ink, with characters that are slightly smaller and more uniformly spaced compared to the left scroll. The characters are still bold and appear to be meticulously written, likely conveying another part of the same text or a complementary piece.

Both scrolls have a traditional aesthetic, suggesting they might be from a historical period or created in a traditional style. The presence of dragons and clouds in the background patterns indicates a theme of grandeur and possibly a connection to Chinese mythology or folklore.

In summary, the image shows two vertical scrolls with Chinese calligraphy on textured backgrounds featuring swirling clouds and dragons. The calligraphy is bold and artistic, suggesting the text is significant or poetic in nature.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-03

Here is a description of the image:

This image showcases two vertical scrolls, each featuring Chinese calligraphy. The scroll on the left has a vibrant orange background, while the one on the right has a light pink background. Both scrolls are framed with a beige border, a thin black line, and a gray border.

The calligraphy on each scroll is in a bold, black script, with the characters spaced out vertically. Each character appears to be enclosed or framed by a circular design, and a patterned design can be seen within the background of the scrolls. On the left scroll, the text appears to run from top to bottom, with additional characters on the left side of the scroll. The right scroll displays similar text, though the meaning is unknown.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-03

The image shows a pair of Chinese calligraphy scrolls. The left scroll has an orange background and the right scroll has a light pink background. Each scroll contains vertical lines of Chinese characters in black ink. The characters are arranged in a neat, ordered manner. Each character is superimposed over a circle. The scrolls are framed with a thin gold border and a blue-grey border.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows a pair of vertical Chinese calligraphy scrolls, each featuring elegant black characters on a colorful background. The scrolls are mounted side by side, framed with decorative borders.

  1. Left Scroll:

    • Background Color: Orange with a subtle pattern of clouds and possibly dragons or other mythical creatures.
    • Characters: The characters are written in a bold, black ink. The text reads:
      • 麒麟送子 (Qílín sòng zǐ) - "Qilin brings a son"
      • 多子多福 (Duō zǐ duō fú) - "Many children, much happiness"
      • 连年有余 (Lián nián yǒu yú) - "Abundance year after year"
      • 富贵荣华 (Fù guì rónghuá) - "Wealth, honor, and splendor"
  2. Right Scroll:

    • Background Color: Light pink with a similar pattern of clouds and mythical creatures.
    • Characters: The characters are also written in bold, black ink. The text reads:
      • 鸾凤呈祥 (Luán fèng chéng xiáng) - "Phoenix presents auspicious signs"
      • 吉祥如意 (Jí xiáng rú yì) - "Good fortune and wishes come true"
      • 年年有余 (Nián nián yǒu yú) - "Abundance year after year"
      • 富贵昌盛 (Fù guì chāng shèng) - "Wealth and prosperity flourish"

The overall theme of the calligraphy is auspicious, conveying wishes for prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. The use of traditional Chinese motifs and elegant calligraphy enhances the cultural and artistic value of the scrolls.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image shows two vertical calligraphy scrolls, typically referred to as "duan" or "duan pai," which are a form of Chinese calligraphy art. Each scroll is framed and features large, stylized Chinese characters in black ink on a contrasting background.

  • The left scroll has a vibrant orange background with intricate circular patterns and calligraphy in the center. The characters on this scroll read from top to bottom and are written in a flowing, elegant manner, suggesting a script style.

  • The right scroll has a light pink background with similar circular patterns and calligraphy in the center. The characters on this scroll also read from top to bottom and are written in a similar flowing style as the left, indicating the use of the same or a closely related script style.

The overall design of the scrolls, with its use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns, is typical of traditional Chinese calligraphy and represents a form of artistic expression that is highly valued for its beauty and cultural significance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image shows a pair of traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls framed and mounted side by side. Each scroll features vertical columns of Chinese characters written in a bold, black ink style against patterned backgrounds.

  • The scroll on the left has an orange background with a repeating pattern of circular motifs and swirling designs. The characters are written in a strong, upright style.

  • The scroll on the right has a pale pink background with a similar repeating pattern of circular motifs. The calligraphy here is also bold and black, but the characters are slightly less upright compared to the left scroll.

The scroll pair is framed with a light-colored inner mat and a darker outer frame, giving it a classic and elegant presentation. The calligraphy likely conveys a poetic or philosophical message, as is common in traditional Chinese art.

Text analysis

Google

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