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Human Generated Data

Title

Double-sided wooden printing block: one side showing a Kuniyoshi image, the reverse showing Sawamura Tanosuke from the series Mitate rokkasen

Date

19th century

People

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳, Japanese 1798 - 1861

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.5034

Human Generated Data

Title

Double-sided wooden printing block: one side showing a Kuniyoshi image, the reverse showing Sawamura Tanosuke from the series Mitate rokkasen

People

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳, Japanese 1798 - 1861

Date

19th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.5034

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Art 96
Text 87.3
Table 64.6
Furniture 64.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

abstract 99.1
texture 99
desktop 98.9
art 98
pattern 97.6
vintage 96.5
old 96.1
surface 95.9
fabric 95.1
background 94.6
retro 94.4
wallpaper 94.2
paper 94
dark 93
wall 92.8
color 92.7
blank 92.6
design 91.6
wear 89.9
decoration 89.6

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

texture 36.1
design 35.2
pattern 31.4
fire screen 26.1
grunge 24.7
binding 24.6
screen 23.5
art 22.1
old 21.6
decoration 21
protective covering 20.6
textured 20.2
material 19.9
antique 19.1
tattoo 17.9
wallpaper 16.8
black 16.8
vintage 16.5
artistic 16.5
color 16.1
paper 15.8
rough 15.5
close 15.4
upholstery 15
backdrop 14.8
covering 14.7
backgrounds 13.8
detail 13.7
textile 13.3
ancient 13
aged 12.7
fabric 12.6
surface 12.3
shape 11.9
canvas 11.4
brown 11
graphic 10.9
fashion 10.6
worn 10.5
textures 10.4
wall 10.4
ornament 10.3
closeup 10.1
light 10
leather 9.8
clothing 9.8
style 9.6
silk 9.6
curve 9.6
cloth 9.6
effect 9.1
dirty 9
retro 9
carving 9
lines 9
colorful 8.6
armchair 8.5
elegance 8.4
dark 8.3
cover 8.3
fractal 8.3
smooth 8.2
futuristic 8.1
yellow 7.9
animal 7.8
space 7.8
blank 7.7
modern 7.7
orange 7.7
sculpture 7.6
old fashioned 7.6
patterns 7.6
frame 7.5
sketch 7.4
generated 7.4
grain 7.4
digital 7.3
border 7.2
burlap 7.2
decor 7.1
cotton 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Brown 98
Rectangle 87.5
Grey 84.2
Wood 77.2
Tints and shades 76.6
Picture frame 75.2
Pattern 70.3
Art 69.4
Font 58.2
Square 57.6
Paper 56.5
Visual arts 52.2
Paper product 51.4

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

text 82.4
building material 69.6
brown 62.1
old 40.4
stone 22.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Painting 96%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a close up of a painted wall 55.7%
a close up of a stone wall 55.6%
close up of a stone wall 51.7%

Clarifai

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

a copy of the book.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a large black and white picture of a man in a suit

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image shows a woodblock carving, a traditional Japanese printing technique used to create prints, texts, or artworks. The woodblock appears to depict a heavily armored samurai on horseback, holding a weapon and wearing an ornate helmet. The carving includes intricate details on the figure's armor, the horse's mane, and surrounding elements. Around the samurai, there are also Japanese characters inscribed, possibly describing the scene or providing a narrative. The coloration is dark, emphasizing the woodblock material and the depth of the engraving itself. The edges of the woodblock show some signs of wear or aging, suggesting its historical nature.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock printing plate that would be used to create prints on paper. The dark surface contains intricate carvings, including elaborate details of a warrior wearing armor and a helmet, mounted on a horse. The warrior appears ready for battle, holding a large weapon like a spear or a polearm. The image is composed of fine lines and patterns indicative of the style used in historical Japanese ukiyo-e art. Above the warrior, there is Japanese text, likely constituting part of the artwork or providing a context for the scene. The block itself is weathered and shows signs of age, such as slight chipping on the edges.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be an intricate and detailed engraving or etching on a dark background. The central figure appears to be a fantastical or mythological creature, possibly a winged and armored warrior or deity. The creature is surrounded by elaborate decorative elements and patterns, creating a complex and visually striking composition. The overall aesthetic suggests an ancient or historical artistic style, though the specific origin or meaning of the imagery is not immediately clear from the image alone.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be a woodblock printing plate, likely from East Asian origin (possibly Japanese or Chinese). The image shows a dark, carved surface with an intricate design etched into it. The design appears to depict a warrior or samurai figure on horseback, with elaborate armor and headgear visible in the carved lines. There is also what appears to be text or characters carved into portions of the block, particularly around the edges. The overall piece has a dark, aged appearance and shows some wear around the edges. This would have been used to make prints by applying ink to the raised surfaces and pressing it onto paper. The reverse relief carving technique used here was common in traditional East Asian printmaking.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image presents a detailed engraving of a man in armor, showcasing his intricate design and the surrounding environment.

  • The man in armor:
    • Wears a helmet with a face guard
    • Holds a sword in his right hand
    • Has a shield on his left arm
    • Is positioned in a dynamic pose, with his body leaning forward
    • Appears to be in the midst of battle or combat
  • The background:
    • Features a landscape with trees and buildings
    • Includes Chinese characters that are likely part of the engraving's text
    • Provides context for the scene being depicted
  • The engraving style:
    • Exhibits fine details and textures
    • Suggests a high level of craftsmanship and skill
    • May be a representation of a historical or mythological event

The image offers a glimpse into the artistry and attention to detail of the engraver, as well as the cultural and historical context in which it was created.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

This image depicts a Japanese woodblock print featuring a warrior in traditional armor, wielding a sword and shield. The warrior is attired in a helmet adorned with a crest, a breastplate, and greaves, while grasping a sword in his right hand and a shield in his left. The shield bears an emblem, although it is not clearly discernible.

The warrior's attire is complemented by a flowing cape, which adds to his imposing presence. The background of the image is a dark, muted tone, with subtle hints of Japanese characters visible along the left side. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes a sense of strength and valor, as the warrior stands proudly, ready for battle.

The image appears to be a reproduction or scan of an original woodblock print, with visible signs of aging and wear. The edges of the image are rough and uneven, suggesting that it may have been cut from a larger sheet of paper or mounted on a backing board. Despite its age, the image remains a striking representation of Japanese art and culture, capturing the essence of a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image shows a black-colored wooden block print, likely from the 19th century. The print depicts a warrior riding a horse, wearing armor and holding a weapon. The warrior's face is covered with a helmet, and he is holding a spear in his right hand. The horse's mane and tail are flowing in the wind. The print also includes some text in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a warrior riding a horse. The warrior is wearing a helmet and armor, and he is holding a spear in his right hand. The horse is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its legs spread apart and its head turned to the side. The background of the image is a dark, textured surface, which adds to the dramatic effect of the illustration. The image is likely a woodblock print, a traditional Japanese art form that involves carving an image into a block of wood and then using it to print the image onto paper. The intricate details of the warrior's armor and the horse's musculature suggest that the print was created by a skilled artist. Overall, the image conveys a sense of power and movement, capturing the essence of a warrior on horseback.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

The image shows a dark, almost monochromatic relief carving, likely on wood. The subject matter appears to be a Japanese warrior or samurai on horseback.

The warrior is depicted wearing elaborate armor and a helmet with prominent protrusions. He is holding a long sword or spear in one hand. The horse is adorned with what seems to be decorative tack and a long flowing tail.

The style suggests a traditional Japanese aesthetic. There appear to be some inscribed characters near the warrior, potentially providing a context or title.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a detailed, dark-colored carving, likely a woodblock print or a similar relief art form. The subject is a dramatic scene featuring a samurai warrior on horseback.

Here are some key features:

  • Subject: The central focus is a samurai in full armor, seated atop a horse. The samurai holds a long weapon (possibly a spear or naginata).
  • Composition: The figure is dynamic, with the horse appearing to be in motion. The artist has captured a sense of action and power.
  • Style: The artwork utilizes deep lines and variations in texture to create a sense of depth and detail. The overall style suggests traditional Japanese art, likely from the Edo period or earlier.
  • Color: The color is primarily a very dark, almost black hue. This suggests it's either a monochrome piece or that the color has faded over time.
  • Details: There are intricate details on the samurai's armor, the horse's features, and the background. There is also text in the margins.
  • Condition: The piece appears to be aged, with some wear and tear around the edges, which adds to its character.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a detailed woodblock print, likely of East Asian origin, showcasing a warrior figure in traditional armor. The figure appears to be a samurai, identifiable by the elaborate helmet and armor design typical of Japanese warriors from feudal times. The samurai is in a dynamic pose, wielding a sword in a battle-ready stance. The background includes intricate patterns and possibly other figures or elements, though they are less prominent compared to the central warrior. The print is rich in detail, with fine lines and shading that give depth and texture to the armor and surroundings. The overall tone is dark, suggesting a dramatic or intense scene. This type of print is characteristic of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings that flourished during the Edo period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image appears to be a monochrome etching or engraving of a figure on horseback. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, with a traditional or mythical appearance, wearing elaborate armor and a helmet adorned with various ornaments. The horse is also intricately detailed, with flowing mane and tail.

The background features additional elements, including text, which might be related to the narrative or the identity of the figure. The text on the left side of the image, along with the design, suggests that it could be a representation from a historical or legendary context, possibly from East Asia, given the style of the figure and the script.

The overall style of the image is detailed and artistic, with a focus on the textures and lines that define the figure and its surroundings. The monochrome nature of the image emphasizes the contrast between the dark lines and the lighter areas, contributing to the dramatic effect of the scene.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image appears to be an ancient stone rubbing or engraving, likely Chinese in origin, based on the style and the characters present. The central figure is a warrior on horseback, depicted in a dynamic and powerful pose. The warrior is wearing traditional armor, including a helmet with decorative elements, possibly representing a rank or a specific group. The horse is also adorned with ornate gear, including a bridle and possibly a saddle blanket.

The background is filled with text written in traditional Chinese characters, which might provide context or a narrative related to the image. The text is arranged in vertical columns, which is a common format in classical Chinese writing. The overall composition and style suggest that this could be a historical or mythological depiction, possibly commemorating a famous warrior or a significant event.

The image has a dark, almost monochromatic appearance, typical of stone rubbings where the ink is applied to the raised parts of the stone, creating a reverse image of the engraving. The edges of the image show some wear and tear, indicating its age and historical value.

Text analysis

Amazon

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