Human Generated Data

Title

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

Date

second quarter 19th century

People

Artist: Sin Wi (also known by sobriquet ['ho']: Cha-ha), Korean 1769 - 1845

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Fund and David Berg, Esq., Bequest Fund, 2002.9.1.A

Human Generated Data

Title

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

People

Artist: Sin Wi (also known by sobriquet ['ho']: Cha-ha), Korean 1769 - 1845

Date

second quarter 19th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Fund and David Berg, Esq., Bequest Fund, 2002.9.1.A

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Text 99.9
Calligraphy 99
Handwriting 99
Scroll 80.8
Banner 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

calligraphy 99.9
retro 99.4
no person 99.3
antique 99.2
ancient 99.1
traditional 98.9
paper 98.6
old 96.3
calligrapher 96
graphic design 95.4
astrology 94.3
painting 94
vintage 93.9
artistic 93.7
luck 93.6
art 93
parchment 93
wood 92.8
culture 92.8
Zen 91.2

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

bookmark 49.5
vintage 46.8
old 41.8
retro 33.6
paper 32.9
grunge 32.3
antique 32.2
book jacket 29.5
texture 26.4
aged 25.3
jacket 24
ancient 23.3
stamp 23.1
letter 21.1
mail 20.1
covering 19.1
postage 18.7
wrapping 17.5
postmark 16.7
art 16.3
dirty 16.3
box 16.1
frame 15.8
design 15.1
envelope 15.1
container 14.9
page 14.8
blank 14.6
wallpaper 14.5
wall 14.5
card 14.3
crate 14.3
postal 13.7
post 13.3
philately 12.8
decoration 12.4
book 12
board 11.9
border 11.8
decorative 11.7
parchment 11.5
symbol 11.4
text 11.3
floral 11.1
brown 11
material 10.8
pattern 10.3
message 10
flower 10
circa 9.9
history 9.8
door 9.6
international 9.5
empty 9.4
culture 9.4
document 9.3
communication 9.2
historic 9.2
artwork 9.2
collection 9
surface 8.8
faded 8.8
binder 8.7
stained 8.7
rustic 8.6
worn 8.6
age 8.6
cover 8.3
traditional 8.3
backdrop 8.2
rough 8.2
wooden 7.9
artistic 7.8
spotted 7.7
stain 7.7
damaged 7.6
grungy 7.6
binding 7.6
poster 7.6
protective covering 7.5
style 7.4
gold 7.4
national 7.3
painting 7.2
drawing 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Art 86.6
Font 82.7
Creative arts 64.8
Event 52.9
Plant 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 93.3
cartoon 88.9
drawing 88.6
illustration 77.9
engraving 50.4
decorated 38.7
different 36.5
painting 21.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Poster
Human head
Flower
Plant

Clarifai

Poster 44.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

interior objects 45.2%
paintings art 27.7%
streetview architecture 26.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a painting on the wall 75.1%
a painting hanging on a wall 75%
a painting on a wall 74.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of two chinese calligraphyigraphys with chinese writing on them

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

two chinese scrolls with asian writing on them

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features two vertical scrolls with Chinese calligraphy accompanied by decorative floral and insect motifs. The text is written in bold black brushstrokes, and each scroll contains four large characters arranged vertically. The background of the scrolls has a light tan color, showing signs of age, while the outer edges are bordered with an ornate patterned design in muted tones including blue and gold. At the top and bottom of both scrolls, there are artistic depictions of flowers, leaves, and insects, such as butterflies and grasshoppers. These decorative elements are painted in soft, naturalistic colors and serve to enhance the overall aesthetic.

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

The image depicts two vertical hanging scrolls displaying Chinese calligraphy. Each scroll contains a series of large, bold Chinese characters written in black ink. The scrolls are framed with a decorative border that features a blue and gold pattern.

The text on the scrolls is arranged vertically, showing traditional Chinese artistry. Surrounding the text are painted illustrations that resemble delicate floral and leaf designs, as well as decorative motifs at the bottom of each scroll. Each scroll includes a signature and red seal stamp, which are commonly used by calligraphers to mark their work.

The background color of the scrolls is a light beige, providing a neutral contrast to the black calligraphy and colorful decorations. The scrolls are mounted on a wooden frame for display. Overall, the image highlights the beauty and elegance of traditional Chinese calligraphy and art.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a pair of vertical calligraphic scrolls or paintings. The scrolls contain Chinese or East Asian calligraphic characters and decorative elements such as flowers or plants. The characters appear to be written in a traditional style, suggesting this is an artistic or cultural work. The overall aesthetic is one of traditional East Asian art and calligraphy.

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

This image shows a pair of traditional East Asian calligraphy scrolls, likely Japanese or Chinese. The artwork consists of vertical columns of black characters written in a flowing, artistic style on aged beige or cream-colored paper. The scrolls are mounted on what appears to be a gray or blue-gray background with decorative borders. At the bottom of each scroll, there appear to be some small decorative elements or flourishes, possibly including some floral motifs. The calligraphy demonstrates skilled brushwork with varying thicknesses in the strokes and dynamic movement in the characters. These appear to be hanging scrolls (kakemono in Japanese) that would typically be displayed in a traditional interior setting.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image presents a traditional Chinese calligraphy piece, comprising two vertical scrolls with beige backgrounds and black ink calligraphy. The scrolls are adorned with floral motifs at the bottom, adding an aesthetic touch to the overall design.

Key Features:

  • Calligraphy: The calligraphy is written in black ink on beige backgrounds, creating a striking contrast that draws attention to the text.
  • Floral Motifs: Small floral motifs are placed at the bottom of each scroll, adding a decorative element to the piece.
  • Scrolls: The two scrolls are arranged side by side, creating a sense of balance and harmony in the composition.
  • Background: The beige background provides a neutral and calming backdrop for the calligraphy and floral motifs.
  • Border: A thin border surrounds the image, adding a subtle frame to the piece.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, with the traditional Chinese calligraphy and floral motifs evoking a sense of cultural heritage and refinement. The beige background and thin border add a touch of simplicity and understated luxury to the overall design.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a pair of Japanese calligraphy scrolls, each featuring a vertical column of black Chinese characters on a beige background. The characters are written in a bold, expressive style, with some strokes extending beyond the edges of the text area.

Key Features:

  • Calligraphy: The calligraphy is the central focus of the image, with the black characters standing out against the beige background.
  • Background: The beige background provides a neutral contrast to the bold calligraphy, allowing the viewer's attention to focus on the text.
  • Decorative Elements: Small, colorful illustrations of plants and flowers are scattered throughout the text area, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design.
  • Border: A thin, dark blue line runs down the center of the image, separating the two scrolls and creating a sense of symmetry.
  • Frame: The scrolls are surrounded by a cream-colored border, which is in turn surrounded by a gray border with a subtle pattern. This framing device helps to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of refinement and cultural heritage, evoking the traditional art forms of Japan. The combination of bold calligraphy, elegant illustrations, and subtle framing elements creates a visually striking and harmonious composition that invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of Japanese art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows two vertical pieces of paper with black Chinese calligraphy on them. Each piece of paper is framed with a white border and is mounted on a gray background. The calligraphy appears to be a poem or a piece of prose, with each character carefully and artistically written. The characters are written in a traditional style, with some having a more modern twist to them. The calligraphy is accompanied by small illustrations of flowers and other natural elements, which add to the overall aesthetic of the piece. The use of black ink on the white paper creates a striking contrast, making the calligraphy stand out. Overall, the image showcases the beauty and elegance of Chinese calligraphy, highlighting the skill and artistry involved in creating such a piece.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image features two framed Chinese scrolls with calligraphy and illustrations. Each scroll has a beige background and is adorned with black Chinese characters. The left scroll has a more intricate design, with a small illustration of a flower and a small insect on the left side. The right scroll has a simpler design, with a small illustration of a bird and a flower on the right side. The calligraphy on the left scroll reads "岁寒三友" (Seasonal Cold Three Friends), while the calligraphy on the right scroll reads "晚晴秋水" (Late Clear Autumn Water).

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

This image shows a pair of vertical scroll paintings, likely East Asian in origin. Each scroll has a light beige background, and both are bordered with a thin cream-colored border and a wider frame decorated with a grey and white geometric pattern. The text on the scrolls is written vertically in black ink, in a style that appears to be traditional calligraphy.

Each character is large and bold, dominating the scroll space. The strokes are expressive, and the characters likely carry profound meaning. Small floral or plant-like designs are interspersed throughout the calligraphy, adding a touch of elegance and visual interest.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays a pair of Japanese hanging scrolls (kakemono). Each scroll is rectangular and features vertical calligraphy. The writing is in bold, black brushstrokes.

Scroll Composition:

  • Overall Design: Both scrolls have a similar format, with the calligraphy dominating the central section. Decorations of flowers and vines accent the beginning and end.
  • Calligraphy: The characters appear to be in a traditional, cursive style, suggesting the work of a skilled calligrapher. The style is quite dynamic and expressive.

Colors and Materials:

  • Background: The background of each scroll appears to be a light-toned material, potentially paper or silk, with a subtle texture. The background of both scrolls share similar qualities.
  • Calligraphy: The ink used for the calligraphy is a deep, rich black.
  • Decoration: The decorative elements, such as flowers and vines, incorporate subtle colors and details, suggesting they were created using brushwork. The flowers include touches of yellow, and green.
  • Frames: The artwork is framed with a pale yellow border, accented with dark blue lines. The top border is a light blue pattern.

Overall Impression:

The artwork has a classical and elegant feel. It likely represents a thoughtful combination of text and artistic expression in traditional Japanese culture. The aesthetic suggests a contemplative piece, perhaps a poem or saying, and designed for aesthetic pleasure.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a pair of vertical hanging scrolls featuring Chinese calligraphy. The scrolls are likely made of paper or silk and mounted on a backing, with decorative borders at the top and bottom. Each scroll contains a series of Chinese characters written in a bold, expressive style. The characters are written in black ink, and some characters have additional decorative elements, such as small floral or plant motifs, adding an artistic touch.

The calligraphy appears to be written in a cursive script, which is known for its fluid and dynamic strokes. The characters are arranged in a vertical column, which is a traditional format for Chinese calligraphy. The scrolls are framed with a light-colored border, and the background of the scrolls is a light beige or cream color, which contrasts with the dark ink of the calligraphy.

The overall aesthetic of the scrolls suggests that they are meant for display, possibly in a traditional Chinese setting such as a study or a reception hall. The calligraphy likely conveys a poetic or philosophical message, which is a common theme in Chinese art.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image showcases a set of two vertical scrolls, each containing Chinese calligraphy. The calligraphy is written in a traditional style, featuring flowing and expressive strokes, which is characteristic of Chinese calligraphic art. The scrolls are mounted on a light-colored, possibly cream or off-white, background with a subtle texture that could be silk or paper. Each scroll is bordered by a light-colored frame, and the overall presentation gives the appearance of a classic piece of art.

The characters on the left scroll are larger and more prominent than those on the right, indicating a possible division or contrast between the two pieces. The text is beautifully adorned with small, intricate floral and leaf illustrations near the bottom, adding a decorative element to the calligraphy. The background on the scrolls appears slightly aged, with some discoloration, suggesting that they could be from an older collection or have been intentionally preserved in this manner.

The right scroll is taller and thinner, with a more elongated style of calligraphy. It is also adorned with small floral illustrations, but these are less prominent than those on the left scroll. The overall composition is elegant and balanced, typical of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting, often used to express poetic or philosophical themes.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image features two traditional Chinese calligraphic hanging scrolls, known as "duilian" or couplets. They are framed in a similar manner, with a beige border and a blue-gray decorative border on the outer edge.

The calligraphy is written in bold, black ink on a light beige background. The characters are written in a vertical format, with the right scroll containing the first part of the couplet and the left scroll containing the second part. The calligraphy appears to be in a style that is both artistic and legible, likely intended to convey a poetic or philosophical message.

There are also decorative floral and vine motifs scattered around the calligraphy, adding to the aesthetic appeal of the scrolls. These motifs are painted in muted colors, complementing the overall traditional and elegant style of the piece. The artist's signature and seal are visible on the left scroll, indicating the creator of the artwork.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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