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Human Generated Data

Title

Woman Tuning Shamisen, Number One (Sono ichi) from the series Three Musical Instruments (Sankyoku)

Date

Edo period, probably 1822 (Year of the Horse)

People

Artist: Yashima Gakutei 八島岳亭, Japanese 1786? - 1868

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.812

Human Generated Data

Title

Woman Tuning Shamisen, Number One (Sono ichi) from the series Three Musical Instruments (Sankyoku)

People

Artist: Yashima Gakutei 八島岳亭, Japanese 1786? - 1868

Date

Edo period, probably 1822 (Year of the Horse)

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.812

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Clothing 99.9
Apparel 99.9
Robe 98.8
Fashion 98.8
Gown 97.9
Human 97.2
Kimono 95.7
Text 76.8
Evening Dress 76
Art 69.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

illustration 99.5
art 98.9
painting 98.2
people 96.9
print 94
vintage 92
child 91.6
woman 90.7
retro 89.7
design 89.4
paper 89.3
old 89.1
antique 88.8
man 88.7
chalk out 88.6
visuals 88.3
text 88
ancient 87.6
no person 86.1
wear 85.7

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

kimono 54.5
robe 41.1
garment 35.7
clothing 31.8
house of cards 22.6
structure 17.8
covering 15.3
fashion 15.1
old 14.6
dress 13.5
people 13.4
design 12.5
traditional 12.5
consumer goods 12.4
lace 12.3
bookmark 12.1
face 12.1
person 12
portrait 11.6
culture 11.1
religion 10.7
holiday 10.7
business 10.3
clothes 10.3
happy 10
adult 9.8
texture 9.7
decoration 9.7
art 9.6
style 9.6
paper 9.6
tradition 9.2
lady 8.9
gift 8.6
wall 8.5
smile 8.5
child 8.4
religious 8.4
decorative 8.3
fun 8.2
currency 8.1
man 8.1
mosaic 8
decor 7.9
antique 7.8
model 7.8
grunge 7.7
money 7.6
painted 7.6
pattern 7.5
vintage 7.4
retro 7.4
costume 7.4
brown 7.4
cash 7.3
paint 7.2
color 7.2
book jacket 7.2
colorful 7.2
stocking 7.2
oriental 7.1
women 7.1
male 7.1
travel 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Creative arts 84.2
Art 82.8
Plant 80.7
Sakko 75.1
Pattern 74.9
Handwriting 74.7
Shimada 73.8
Illustration 73.3
Painting 73.1
Visual arts 64
Drawing 62.6
Kimono 60.5
Paper 54.4
Paper product 52.2

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

drawing 95.8
cartoon 89.5
text 74.3
child art 72.3
handwriting 64
sketch 51.2
illustration 50.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 39-57
Gender Male, 51.6%
Fear 35.9%
Surprised 28.9%
Calm 15.8%
Happy 6.4%
Angry 6.3%
Sad 4%
Confused 1.8%
Disgusted 0.8%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Plant
Flower

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

paintings art 72.5%
interior objects 16.3%
pets animals 6.5%
food drinks 1.9%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a woman sitting on a mat.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a woman in a kimono kimono kimono kimono kimono kimono

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-22

This image depicts a traditional Japanese scene, possibly from a woodblock print or similar artwork. The subject, wearing an intricately patterned kimono with shades of pink, white and green, is kneeling on a pale tatami mat. The kimono's sleeves are long and drape elegantly on the ground, characteristic of a style worn by women during the Edo period. The individual's hair is styled in a traditional manner, often indicative of a certain social status or role.

In the scene, the interior of a room is visible with sliding doors (fusuma) and transom windows (ranma) featuring a delicate lattice design which allows light to filter through. The overall color palette is controlled and harmonious, melding pale hues with sharper black lines that outline objects and patterns.

To the left of the subject is a piece of paper with Japanese text, indicating that the image may include a poem or narrative, common in traditional Japanese art to add a layer of meaning or emotion to the visual representation. Besides the paper, there is a carefully painted plant with large leaves that creates a backdrop to the person, contributing to a sense of serene indoor space connected with natural elements.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-22

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring a woman dressed in an elaborate, colorful kimono with intricate patterns. She is depicted sitting on the floor, holding and playing a shamisen, a three-stringed musical instrument commonly used in Japanese music. The background features a room decorated with rich, floral patterns and traditional sliding doors, giving a glimpse into the interior design of a Japanese house. The composition includes several Japanese texts on rectangular labels positioned along the sides and top of the image, enhancing the cultural context of the scene.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) showing a figure in an elegant kimono playing a shamisen (a three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument). The kimono has a beautiful pattern of flowers and geometric shapes in brown and white, with red accents. The scene is set in what appears to be a traditional Japanese interior, with a sliding door visible in the background. There are decorative green plants or leaves, possibly bamboo, visible in the background. Japanese text appears in the upper left corner of the print, and the overall composition has the refined aesthetic typical of ukiyo-e artworks from the Edo period. The figure is seated in a traditional pose on the floor, with the shamisen positioned across their lap.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-22

The image depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire, likely a geisha, seated in a room with traditional Japanese-style decor. She is wearing an ornate, patterned kimono and has an elaborate hairstyle. Behind her, there are screens or partitions with geometric designs, and a calligraphic text can be seen on the left side of the image. The overall scene appears to be set in a traditional Japanese interior space, with stylized floral or leaf motifs framing the woman.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-22

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a figure in an elegant kimono playing a shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument). The figure is seated on the floor in a traditional Japanese interior, with decorative green foliage visible in the background. The kimono has a beautiful pattern of diamonds and flowers in brown and white, with red accents. There is Japanese calligraphy in the upper left corner of the print. The scene appears peaceful and contemplative, capturing a moment of musical performance or practice. The artwork demonstrates the characteristic style of ukiyo-e prints, with its careful attention to pattern, detail, and composition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-22

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene, likely from the Edo period (1603-1868), featuring a woman in a kimono playing a shamisen, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument.

  • The woman is seated on the floor, facing to the right, with her hair styled in an updo adorned with a hairpin. She wears a long-sleeved kimono with a geometric pattern and a red sash around her waist. Her face is partially obscured by her hair.
  • In front of her, a book or scroll lies open on the floor, possibly containing lyrics or music for her performance.
  • The background features a wall with a window and a plant with large leaves, adding to the serene atmosphere of the scene.
  • A white rectangle in the top-left corner contains Japanese text, which may be a poem or lyrics related to the music being played.
  • The overall mood of the image is one of tranquility and elegance, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation and artistic expression.

This image showcases traditional Japanese culture and artistry, highlighting the beauty of the shamisen and the grace of the woman playing it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-22

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 19th century. It features a woman in a kimono playing a shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument. The woman is seated on the floor, with her legs tucked under her, and is holding the shamisen in her lap. She is wearing a kimono with a floral pattern and has her hair styled in an updo.

In the background, there are several plants and trees, including a large plant with long, thin leaves. There is also a window or door in the background, which appears to be open. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the woman lost in thought as she plays her instrument.

The image is rendered in muted colors, with shades of green, brown, and beige dominating the palette. The lines are delicate and intricate, with fine details that suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, capturing the beauty and simplicity of traditional Japanese culture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image is a traditional Japanese painting depicting a woman sitting on the floor. She is dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono with intricate floral patterns. The kimono features a blend of red, green, and white colors. The woman is holding a shamisen, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument, and is playing it. The shamisen is placed on her lap, and she is holding it with both hands. The background of the painting features a green plant with pink flowers and leaves. The painting also includes Japanese text, likely providing context or information about the scene.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

A woman is sitting on the floor, possibly in a room, and holding a shamisen, a traditional Japanese musical instrument. She is dressed in a kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, and is looking to the right. She is surrounded by plants, and there is a book on the floor. The image has a vintage filter and a watermark with Japanese text on the top left.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here is a description of the image:

This is a Japanese woodblock print featuring a woman playing a shamisen (a three-stringed lute).

Overall Impression: The image has the classic style of ukiyo-e prints, with its flat planes of color, stylized figures, and a focus on elegance and atmosphere.

Subject:

  • A woman, likely a geisha or a woman of high status, is depicted in a seated position on a light-colored floor.
  • She is dressed in a richly patterned kimono, featuring a brown, gray, and red color scheme with floral motifs. The kimono is wrapped around her, with a black fabric accent.
  • She has her hair styled in a traditional bun and is adorned with hairpins.
  • Her face is rendered in a serene expression, with pale skin and subtle features.
  • She is holding a shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument.

Setting and Composition:

  • The woman is positioned in a room. Behind her is a screen or sliding door with a geometric design, likely leading to another room.
  • The background shows stylized plants and flowers, painted with shades of green, and a light brown, lending the scene a naturalistic feel.
  • There is Japanese text on the left.

Color and Style: The colors are subdued and elegant, with a muted palette that creates a sense of tranquility. The composition is balanced, with the woman as the central focus, and the background elements providing a context. The lines are clean, and the details are rendered with precision. The woodblock printing technique is evident in the texture and the subtle variations in the color.

In Summary: The woodblock print conveys a sense of beauty, culture, and the refined world of traditional Japanese arts.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

Here is a description of the image.

The image is a woodblock print in a Japanese style, featuring a woman playing a musical instrument similar to a lute or a shamisen. The print has a warm, muted color palette with shades of green, brown, pink, and gray.

The woman is seated in a traditional pose, with her knees bent to the side and her patterned kimono flowing around her. Her hair is styled in a classical updo, adorned with ornaments. She appears to be serenely focused on playing the instrument.

Behind her is a backdrop with large, stylized leaves or fronds, and a screen or shoji panel that suggests an indoor setting. To the side, there are vertical inscriptions and text in Japanese characters. On the floor in front of her are what appear to be folded papers or musical scores.

The overall composition is balanced and serene, evoking a sense of traditional Japanese aesthetics and the pursuit of artistic expression.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period. It features a woman dressed in a beautifully patterned kimono, seated on the floor indoors. She is playing a traditional Japanese musical instrument called a koto, a type of zither. The woman appears to be engrossed in her music, with her eyes focused downward.

The setting is serene and elegant, with a background that includes a screen or wall adorned with green plants and flowers, adding to the tranquil ambiance. There is a rectangular inset at the top left corner of the image containing Japanese text, which is likely a poem or a description related to the scene.

The woman's hair is styled in a traditional manner, and she is wearing a decorative hairpin. The overall composition and detailed craftsmanship are characteristic of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished during the Edo period. The colors used are soft and muted, contributing to the peaceful and refined atmosphere of the artwork.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image is a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e print, specifically a woodblock print. It depicts a woman sitting on the floor playing a shamisen, a three-stringed Japanese lute. She is dressed in a kimono adorned with intricate patterns and is seated in a posture typical of traditional Japanese kimono wear. The background features a stylized depiction of nature with green foliage and a tiled floor, which adds to the serene and artistic atmosphere of the scene.

The text in the image appears to be in Japanese, likely providing a narrative or commentary related to the scene. The print is composed in a vertical format, with the text and the figure of the woman occupying different sections of the image. The use of vibrant colors and detailed patterns is characteristic of ukiyo-e prints, which were popular during the Edo period in Japan.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring a woman dressed in an intricately patterned kimono. She is seated on the floor, playing a samisen, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument. The background includes a green screen or panel with a repeating leaf pattern, suggesting a natural or garden setting. There is also a piece of paper on the floor, possibly a letter or a fan, and a small booklet or notebook to the left. The top right corner of the image has some text in Japanese characters, likely providing information about the scene or the artist. The overall style and details indicate that this is likely a work from the Edo period.

Text analysis

Amazon

# 11

Google

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