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Human Generated Data

Title

Sōgo at the Ferry Landing—An Authentic View

Date

1884 (Meiji 17)

People

Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika 小林清親, Japanese 1847 - 1915

Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi 松木平吉, 1836 - 1891

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.840

Human Generated Data

Title

Sōgo at the Ferry Landing—An Authentic View

People

Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika 小林清親, Japanese 1847 - 1915

Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi 松木平吉, 1836 - 1891

Date

1884 (Meiji 17)

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.840

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Watercraft 95.5
Vessel 95.5
Transportation 95.5
Vehicle 95.5
Boat 82
Water 79.6
Oars 75
Text 72.1
Wood 71.8
Dinghy 69.6
Rowboat 67.7
Plywood 60

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 97.7
water 96.4
paper 96
watercraft 94.7
art 92.7
one 92.3
travel 92.1
vehicle 91.3
transportation system 90.4
recreation 90.2
retro 90.1
painting 87
people 85.9
ship 85.2
outdoors 84.6
oar 84.3
boat 81.9
money 80.2
achievement 80
rowboat 79.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

bookmark 60.1
money 43.4
currency 43
bank 41.2
cash 39.3
dollar 37.1
finance 31.2
banking 31.2
paper 29
business 28.5
wealth 26
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bill 23.8
banknote 22.3
bills 21.4
investment 20.2
closeup 17.5
pay 17.2
savings 16.8
rich 16.7
us 16.4
close 16
payment 15.4
loan 15.3
pencil box 14.6
boat 13.1
container 12.8
franklin 12.8
box 12.7
economy 12
cost 11.7
paying 11.6
market 11.5
price 11.5
device 11
finances 10.6
notes 10.5
federal 9.8
banknotes 9.8
texture 9.7
one 9.7
states 9.7
debt 9.6
pattern 9.6
profit 9.6
newspaper 9.5
commerce 9.3
number 9.3
paddle 9.2
travel 9.1
hundreds 8.9
currencies 8.9
value 8.7
sales 8.6
sea 8.6
product 8.5
capital 8.5
old 8.4
symbol 8.1
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water 8
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rate 7.8
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creation 7.6
ocean 7.5
board 7.4
color 7.2
black 7.2
concepts 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 99.3
handwriting 81.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Boat

Clarifai

Boat 74.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

streetview architecture 46.7%
food drinks 23%
paintings art 16.3%
interior objects 11.8%
pets animals 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a piece of paper 55.1%
a close up of a piece of paper 43.9%
a piece of paper with writing 43.8%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a drawing of a boat.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a boat with a bird on it's side

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-21

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print. It features an angled, close-up view of the bow of a wooden boat on calm waters. The sky takes up the upper two-thirds of the composition—it is depicted in a gradient of colors indicating either dawn or dusk, with faint stars dotting the sky. A solitary bird flies towards the horizon. The bottom third of the image, showing the water, has a reflective quality, capturing the transition from dark to lighter blue hues towards the bottom edge.

On the boat, there are some objects scattered around, including some ropes coiled neatly, wooden oars, a couple of blue buckets, and what appears to be small stones or weights. On the right-hand side of the print, there is a column of Japanese text, written vertically, which likely provides information related to the image. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and solitude. A small red seal or stamp is visible in the bottom right corner, which is probably the artist's signature or seal.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-21

This image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) design by Kobayashi Kiyochika, known for his landscape prints. The scene focuses on an empty boat floating in tranquil water under a night sky.

Key elements include:

  • The boat, which is viewed from a top-down perspective, fills the right side of the composition.
  • Several objects are visible inside the boat, including pieces of wood, a small rope, and a knife with a blue handle.
  • The background features a dark, star-dotted sky above the water, along with a couple of flying birds that add a sense of depth and movement.
  • The left side of the print contains Japanese calligraphy in vertical columns, likely describing the scene or providing a fragment of poetry.

The composition and color palette evoke a sense of calm and solitude, characteristic of Kiyochika's work, often depicting serene and contemplative moments.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) showing what looks like an aerial or bird's-eye view of an architectural floor plan or layout. The image is rendered in a minimalist style with a white structure against a dark gray and blue background. There are Japanese characters (text) in the right portion of the image. The architectural layout shows various rooms or spaces divided by lines representing walls, with some small dots or marks that might indicate features or furnishings within the spaces. The composition is diagonal, with the white structure angled across the image, creating a dynamic visual effect. The style and execution suggest this is likely from the Edo period of Japanese art.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-21

The image appears to be a Japanese woodblock print or ukiyo-e style illustration. It depicts a partially submerged boat or ship in the foreground, surrounded by a night sky filled with stars and silhouettes of birds or bats. The boat is shown in a stylized, almost abstract manner, with decorative patterns and text elements incorporated into the design. The overall atmosphere is one of mystery and evocation, with the dark background and the partially submerged vessel creating a sense of the unknown or the supernatural. The text elements appear to be written in Chinese or Japanese characters, though I cannot translate or interpret their specific meaning.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-21

This is a Japanese woodblock print that shows a snow-covered boat viewed from above at an angle. The boat appears white with dark wooden structural elements visible. There are footprints and other marks in the snow on the boat's deck. In the background, there is a dark gray sky with what appears to be a bird flying, and a blue-green colored water or horizon line. The print includes Japanese text characters on the left side, which is typical of traditional woodblock prints. The composition is quite striking with its diagonal placement of the boat and the contrast between the white snow and darker elements. This appears to be from the Edo period of Japanese art, characterized by its distinctive style and use of perspective.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

This image depicts a serene scene of a small white boat floating on a tranquil body of water, with a wooden oar resting against its side. The boat is adorned with a rope and a small anchor, adding to its rustic charm. The water's surface reflects the gray sky above, creating a sense of calmness.

In the background, the gray sky is dotted with a few birds flying overhead, while the water's edge is lined with a subtle gradient of blue hues. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of peacefulness and stillness, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted.

The image also features Japanese characters inscribed on the left side, which may provide additional context or meaning to the scene. However, without further information, the specific significance of these characters remains unclear.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

This image is a Japanese woodblock print featuring a serene scene of a boat on the water. The boat, positioned at an angle, occupies the right side of the image and is depicted in white with brown accents. It appears to be empty, with no visible occupants or cargo.

The boat's interior features various objects, including a long, thin piece of wood, a rope, and a knife with a blue handle. The surrounding water is a deep blue hue, gradually transitioning to a lighter shade towards the bottom of the image.

In the top-left corner, a bird is visible against a gray sky dotted with white specks, reminiscent of stars or snowflakes. On the left side of the image, there is a column of Japanese text in black ink, which may provide context or information about the artwork.

Overall, the image exudes a sense of tranquility and simplicity, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image depicts a boat floating on a calm body of water. The boat is positioned in the foreground, and its hull is visible, with various objects scattered on its deck. The boat's interior is empty, and there are no people or animals present. The water is a deep blue color, and the sky above is a lighter blue, with a few clouds scattered throughout. The image is framed by a white border, and there are some Japanese characters written on the border.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image depicts a painting of a boat floating on a body of water, possibly a river. The boat is empty, with no passengers or crew members visible. The boat is small, with a flat bottom and a pointed bow. The boat is painted in a light color, possibly white or beige, and has a few wooden planks on its deck. The water is calm, with no visible waves or ripples. In the background, there is a silhouette of a bird flying in the sky. The painting has a serene and peaceful atmosphere, with the boat floating gently on the water and the bird soaring above. The image conveys a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here is a description of the image:

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print, featuring a boat floating on water at night.

Composition:

  • Boat: The primary focus is a white boat, positioned diagonally in the frame. The boat is partially visible, offering a detailed view of its interior, including a rope coiled inside, what appears to be an oar, and various dark spots scattered across the floor.
  • Water: The boat sits on a reflective body of water, depicted in shades of blue.
  • Sky: The sky is a dark, muted gray, suggesting a night scene. There are subtle dots scattered throughout, perhaps representing stars or specks of light. A bird silhouette is visible in the upper-left corner.
  • Text: Japanese text is printed along the left side of the image, likely providing information about the scene, artist, and/or a narrative. Additional text is present to the right of the boat.
  • Color Palette: The image utilizes a restrained color palette, with the primary colors being white, blue, gray, and brown.

Overall Impression:

The image evokes a sense of calm and solitude. The boat at night could hint at a mysterious or melancholic atmosphere, the text contributes to the overall context and narrative. The details of the boat, the water, and the night sky work together to create a visually striking and emotionally resonant piece.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The image is a Japanese woodblock print depicting a lone boat on the water, under a night sky. The boat is the central focus, angled diagonally from the top right to the middle. It is painted in light hues with shades of grey and brown details, suggesting a weathered, rustic condition. Inside the boat, there's a jumble of items, including a rope, an oar, and possibly some tools.

The water is a soft gradient of blue, with the upper half gradually darkening into the night sky. The sky is a dark grey, dotted with faint, white stars, evoking a sense of stillness and solitude. There is also a bird silhouetted in the sky to the top left of the image.

On the left side of the print, there is vertical text in Japanese, likely providing context or a narrative related to the scene. The overall impression is one of quiet melancholy and introspection, characteristic of ukiyo-e, the Japanese woodblock print genre.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print that depicts a serene and somewhat somber scene. It features a small boat floating on calm waters under a night sky filled with stars. The boat appears to be empty, except for some scattered objects inside it, including what looks like a coiled rope and a few wooden planks.

A bird is flying above the boat, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise still scene. The background is predominantly dark, representing the night sky, with the water below depicted in a light blue hue, creating a contrast that highlights the boat.

In the lower left corner, there is Japanese text written in vertical columns, which likely provides context or a narrative to the scene. The text is written in a traditional calligraphic style, adding to the overall aesthetic of the print.

The print has a muted color palette, primarily using shades of blue, gray, and white, which contributes to the tranquil and somewhat melancholic atmosphere of the image. The overall composition and style suggest that it is a work from the ukiyo-e tradition, a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely a ukiyo-e, which is characterized by its use of bold lines and vivid colors. The scene depicts a white boat on a body of water under a night sky. The boat appears to be tilted slightly, and its surface is marked with dark spots, possibly indicating blood or dirt. On the boat, there are two curved swords and a wooden stick, which might suggest a historical or dramatic context, possibly related to a battle or a supernatural event.

The background features a night sky with a few stars and a dark, starless area in the top left corner, which could symbolize a mysterious or ominous atmosphere. The water is depicted in shades of blue, contrasting with the white and dark tones of the boat.

There is Japanese text on the left side of the image, which includes the artist's signature and other details about the print. The text suggests it is a work by a well-known artist and includes a description of the scene, likely referencing a story or a legendary event. The overall mood of the image is somber and evocative, possibly telling a tale of danger, sacrifice, or revenge.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Meiji period, as indicated by the text. It depicts a small boat floating in the water at night. The boat is shown in great detail, with visible wood planks, a rope, and a blue-handled knife or tool. The water is a deep blue, and the sky is a darker shade with white specks that could represent stars or snowflakes. There is a bird flying in the sky to the left of the boat. The print includes Japanese text, some of which is written in vertical columns and others in horizontal lines. The text likely provides context or a story related to the scene depicted in the image. The overall mood of the print is serene and contemplative, with a sense of quiet solitude.

Text analysis

Amazon

*****
ES
st

Google

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