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Title

Single-sided wooden printing block: fan-shaped Bunchō image of the actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu, from the series Ehon butai ogi

Date

-

People

Artist: Ippitsusai Bunchō, Japanese active 1765 - 1792

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.5039

Human Generated Data

Title

Single-sided wooden printing block: fan-shaped Bunchō image of the actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu, from the series Ehon butai ogi

People

Artist: Ippitsusai Bunchō, Japanese active 1765 - 1792

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.5039

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-10

Painting 99.7
Art 99.7
Wood 95.1
Blackboard 78.6
Text 73.5
Hardwood 71.7
Floor 69.1
Furniture 63.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-04-10

art 99.1
painting 97.3
illustration 96.6
people 95.1
no person 94.9
religion 93.8
old 93.4
picture frame 93.3
decoration 90.4
antique 89.9
church 89.6
door 87.8
desktop 87.7
saint 87.3
adult 87.1
architecture 86.9
ancient 86.1
design 85.6
vintage 84.3
print 83.5

Imagga
created on 2019-01-18

binding 56.1
blackboard 49.2
old 33.4
texture 28.5
brass 25.9
art 22.4
vintage 22.3
shield 21.3
grunge 21.3
memorial 20.4
antique 19.9
pattern 19.1
structure 18.1
design 17.8
armor 17.4
paper 17.2
detail 16.9
ancient 16.4
protective covering 16.2
retro 14.7
wall 14.5
decoration 14
close 13.7
covering 13.4
book 12.9
rough 12.8
aged 12.7
history 12.5
textured 12.3
cover 12
architecture 11.7
backgrounds 11.4
frame 10.8
material 10.7
decor 10.6
surface 10.6
building 10.3
traditional 10
dirty 9.9
religion 9.9
travel 9.9
worn 9.5
weathered 9.5
culture 9.4
east 9.3
backdrop 9.1
brown 8.8
closeup 8.8
stone 8.7
obsolete 8.6
business 8.5
decorative 8.3
wood 8.3
exterior 8.3
gold 8.2
style 8.2
lines 8.1
metal 8
door 7.6
textures 7.6
iron 7.5
symbol 7.4
shape 7.4
letter 7.3
paint 7.2
color 7.2
collection 7.2
window 7.1

Google
created on 2019-01-18

art 76
modern art 71.6
painting 70.6
artwork 54.9
visual arts 50

Microsoft
created on 2019-01-18

art 79.9
old 79.9
church 43.8
wood 24.8
abandoned 21.9
interior 21.7
elder 20.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Painting 99.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-01-18

a close up of a door 58.6%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

This image showcases an intricately carved woodblock, which appears to be a traditional Asian woodblock used for printing. The woodblock features a detailed engraving of a human figure, possibly a warrior or a noble person, given the distinctive clothing and the spear-like object held. The figure's attire is elaborate, with flowing lines and patterns suggesting rich fabric and ornate design. The background of the carved area is texturized, enhancing the contrast between the figure and its surroundings. To the side of the woodblock, there are characters, likely Japanese or Chinese, hinting at either the artist's name, a title, or perhaps instructions. The overall craftsmanship and intricate details highlight the traditional art of woodblock printing.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-20

This image shows a woodblock print, which is a relief carving used historically for printing images, text, or patterns. The carving is of an individual in what appears to be traditional East Asian attire, possibly a warrior given the helmet-like headgear and the perceived armor elements. The subject has an expressive face captured in profile, looking to the left of the image.

The woodblock itself has a diamond or rhombus-like shape set within a rectangular block of wood, and the relief image seems to be carved with great detail, allowing for intricate prints. There's visible Chinese script on the right-hand side, which might indicate the title of the work, the artist's name, or other relevant information, but specific identification would require knowledge of the language and script.

Considering its function, the negative space (the carved-out areas) is where the paper would not pick up ink, leaving those areas blank, while the raised, uncarved portions would transfer the ink to the paper creating the printed image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This appears to be a woodblock or printing block featuring a carved image in traditional Japanese style. The carving shows a seated figure in traditional Japanese dress, likely a geisha or courtesan, depicted in profile view. The figure is wearing an elaborate kimono with detailed patterns and appears to be holding something in their hands. The carving is done in negative relief, meaning the image is carved into the dark wood surface. The composition is framed within an architectural setting suggested by angular lines that create a sense of perspective and space. The craftsmanship demonstrates the skilled technique typical of Japanese woodblock carving, with fine details and clean, decisive lines. The wood block itself appears to be well-preserved, though there is some darkening and wear visible at the edges.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-20

The image appears to be a black-and-white relief carving or engraving on a wooden surface. The central figure depicts an intricate, abstract design with ornate, stylized shapes and textures. The overall composition has a dark, shadowy quality, with the carved elements creating a sense of depth and dimensionality within the frame. The surrounding edges of the wooden surface are visible, adding to the tactile and material quality of the artwork.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

This image is a photograph of a woodblock print, featuring a carved design on a dark brown wooden surface. The carving depicts a person in traditional Japanese attire, holding a long object that resembles a staff or spear. The person's clothing and hairstyle are characteristic of the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan.

The woodblock print is set against a light gray background, which suggests that it may be part of an exhibition or display. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of cultural heritage and historical significance, as woodblock prints were an important art form in Japan during the Edo period.

The image provides a glimpse into the artistic techniques and cultural practices of Japan's past, and serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image depicts a carved wooden panel featuring a figure in traditional Chinese attire, holding a staff and surrounded by intricate details.

  • The figure is positioned centrally on the panel, with their head turned to the right.
    • They wear a traditional Chinese hat and a robe with a high collar.
    • The figure's facial expression is serene, with a slight smile.
  • The staff held by the figure is long and slender, with a rounded end.
    • It appears to be made of wood or bamboo.
    • The staff is positioned vertically, with the rounded end pointing upwards.
  • The background of the panel features a circular design, which may represent a moon or sun.
    • The circle is divided into sections by curved lines.
    • The sections are filled with various symbols and patterns.
  • The panel itself is made of dark wood, possibly ebony or walnut.
    • The wood grain is visible, giving the panel a natural texture.
    • The panel has a smooth, polished finish.

In summary, the image showcases a beautifully carved wooden panel featuring a serene figure in traditional Chinese attire, holding a staff and surrounded by intricate details. The panel's dark wood grain and polished finish add to its aesthetic appeal, while the circular design in the background suggests a connection to nature or the cosmos.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a dark, rectangular woodblock print. The main focus is an intricate relief carving depicting a figure, likely of Asian origin, with detailed features and clothing. The figure is framed within a diamond-shaped border, inside of a larger arched shape that adds depth to the image. The background seems to hint at a stylized indoor setting, with subtle details.

On the right side of the block are some vertical Japanese characters in a calligraphic style. The wood's grain and overall texture are visible, providing a sense of age and the handmade nature of the print. The dark color suggests it is aged and possibly a well-used printing block. The carving's depth and detail indicate it was likely intended for printing, but appears unprinted here.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a dark, likely wooden, block print. The print features a stylized depiction of a figure, possibly a deity or noble character from East Asian art. The figure is framed within a diamond-shaped border. They appear to be holding a staff or a long object. The background within the diamond shape has curved and linear designs, perhaps representing a curtain or other decorative element. To the right of the diamond-shaped image, there are vertical calligraphic characters. The wood grain is also visible, adding to the aged and textured appearance of the print.