Human Generated Data

Title

Three Butterflies and a Bee Amid Wild Daisies and Violets

Date

c. 1683

People

Artist: Kano Tanshin 狩野探信, Japanese 1653 - 1718

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.56.21.13

Human Generated Data

Title

Three Butterflies and a Bee Amid Wild Daisies and Violets

People

Artist: Kano Tanshin 狩野探信, Japanese 1653 - 1718

Date

c. 1683

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.56.21.13

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Art 98.4
Graphics 98.4
Floral Design 96.5
Pattern 96.5
Animal 91.4
Bird 91.4
Honey Bee 89
Bee 89
Invertebrate 89
Insect 73.3
Painting 71.7
Honey Bee 66.1
Wildlife 64.6
Mammal 64.6
Zebra 64.6
Honey Bee 62.9
Envelope 55.7
Mail 55.7
Porcelain 55.3
Pottery 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

illustration 95.5
no person 95.4
art 95
desktop 94.9
flower 94.5
paper 94
painting 92.2
graphic 91.1
nature 89.4
summer 89.1
abstract 89.1
artistic 89
watercolor 88.9
texture 88.1
vintage 87.3
color 85.9
leaf 85.3
retro 83.2
design 81.7
canvas 79.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

tray 89.1
receptacle 71.4
container 55.7
texture 32.6
grunge 31.5
vintage 31.4
floral 28.9
flower 28.4
wallpaper 27.6
design 27.1
frame 26.6
antique 24.2
aged 23.5
cotton 23.3
old 22.3
graphic 21.9
material 21.7
backgrounds 21.1
art 19.8
paper 19.6
border 19
pattern 18.5
decoration 18.3
card 17.8
grime 17.6
fracture 17.5
decay 17.4
retro 17.2
grain 16.6
leaf 16.3
summer 16.1
yellow 15.9
mottled 15.6
plant 15.1
element 14.9
crack 14.5
stain 14.4
holiday 14.3
structure 14.2
textures 14.2
space 14
style 13.3
color 13.3
drawing 12.9
dirty 12.6
detailed 12.5
parchment 12.5
obsolete 12.5
surface 12.3
ancient 12.1
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edge 11.5
orange 11.5
sand 11.1
spring 11
artwork 11
paint 10.9
painterly 10.8
smudged 10.8
backdrop 10.7
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canvas 10.4
effect 10
light 10
silhouette 9.9
burst 9.8
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display 9.7
sun 9.7
textured 9.6
aging 9.6
celebration 9.6
rusty 9.5
old fashioned 9.5
page 9.3
greeting 9.3
brown 8.8
beach 8.8
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artistic 8.7
ornament 8.6
colorful 8.6
season 8.6
blank 8.6
close 8.6
elegance 8.4
star 8.1
sunset 8.1
text 7.9
golden 7.7
empty 7.7
ocean 7.7
hard 7.6
decorative 7.5
water 7.3
historic 7.3
ornate 7.3
flora 7.2
bright 7.1
sea 7

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Yellow 95.5
Green 92.9
Plant 66.2
Landscape 65
Fly 57.9
Watercolor paint 53.8
Flower 53.8
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

drawing 94.1
child art 92.5
flower 90.5
yellow 88.7
butterfly 75.9
illustration 65.4
art 57.8
cartoon 51.4
painting 38.2
colorful 35.2
colored 29.5
fabric 16.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Honey Bee
Insect
Painting
Zebra
Bird 91.4%
Honey Bee 89%
Honey Bee 66.1%
Honey Bee 62.9%
Insect 73.3%
Painting 71.7%
Zebra 64.6%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a painting of a beach 69.1%
a group of yellow flowers 44.3%
a group of colorful flowers 41.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a painting of a butterfly on a yellow background -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-03

This is an image of a traditional East Asian painting, characterized by delicate brushwork and a minimalist approach. The background appears to be a gradient of mellow yellows, resembling perhaps a simplified representation of a vast open space or an intentionally abstract background.

The central focus of the artwork is a small collection of natural elements, including two types of flowering plants placed slightly off-center to the bottom left. The one in full bloom has large white blossoms with yellow centers, vibrant green leaves, and detailed veining. Its foliage appears robust and healthy.

To the right of the white flowers, there is another plant with smaller purple flowers and a lighter green color to its leaves, providing a subtle contrast in both color and size.

Flitting among these botanicals are three butterflies, each captured in a different state of motion and depicted with individual wing patterns and body shapes. The one closest to the white flowers has predominantly black wings with red and white markings, while the other two, smaller butterflies, have more understated coloration.

An inscription in East Asian characters is visible along the left edge of the painting, suggesting that it might contain the artist’s signature or a poetic inscription related to the scene.

The art evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature, typical of many East Asian paintings that aim to capture the essence of their subjects with simplicity and grace.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-28

This is a traditional East Asian style painting with a serene, natural theme. The artwork features delicate butterflies flying around dandelions and other small flowers against a golden-yellow background. The plants are painted in vibrant green with careful attention to detail in the leaves and petals. The composition shows three butterflies - one black and white, and two lighter colored ones - hovering above the vegetation. The painting has a minimalist quality typical of East Asian art, with plenty of empty space and subtle gradations in the background color. There appears to be an artist's seal or signature in the lower left corner, suggesting this is likely a Japanese or Chinese painting. The overall effect is peaceful and contemplative, capturing a quiet moment in nature.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image depicts a serene and vibrant natural scene. In the foreground, there are several lush green plants with large leaves and delicate purple flowers. Butterflies of various colors are fluttering around the plants, adding a sense of liveliness to the scene. The background is filled with a warm, golden hue, creating a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere. The overall impression is one of a peaceful and harmonious natural landscape.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image is a painting of a yellow background with various plants and butterflies. The background is a gradient of yellow, with darker shades at the top and lighter shades towards the bottom. There are several plants depicted in the image, including a large plant with green leaves and white flowers in the center, and smaller plants with purple flowers on either side. There are also several butterflies flying around the plants, adding a sense of movement and life to the image.

Overall, the image appears to be a serene and peaceful depiction of nature, with a focus on the beauty of plants and butterflies. It may be intended to evoke feelings of calmness and tranquility in the viewer.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-23

The image depicts a serene and vibrant painting of a garden scene, featuring a variety of flowers and butterflies. The painting is rendered in a traditional Japanese style, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors.

  • Background:
    • The background of the painting is a warm, golden yellow color, which provides a soothing and natural setting for the garden scene.
  • Flowers:
    • In the foreground, there are several flowers depicted, including dandelions, chrysanthemums, and violets.
    • The flowers are painted in various shades of green, yellow, and purple, adding a pop of color to the scene.
    • The flowers are arranged in a loose, organic manner, as if they are growing naturally in the garden.
  • Butterflies:
    • Several butterflies are flying around the flowers, adding a sense of movement and life to the scene.
    • The butterflies are painted in a range of colors, including black, white, and yellow, and are depicted in various stages of flight.
    • The butterflies seem to be interacting with the flowers, as if they are feeding on nectar or pollinating the blooms.
  • Overall:
    • The painting exudes a sense of peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the serene and beautiful garden scene.
    • The use of traditional Japanese techniques and motifs adds a sense of cultural depth and richness to the painting, making it a unique and captivating work of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image is a painting of a yellow-colored background with some plants and flowers. The painting depicts a plant with green leaves and white flowers. A few butterflies are flying in the air. The painting has a signature in the bottom left corner. The painting is probably a Japanese painting. The painting is probably a traditional Japanese painting.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image is a painting of a plant with green leaves and white flowers. A butterfly is flying over the plant, and there are a few other butterflies flying in the air. The background is yellow with a gradient of white and yellow. The painting is on a piece of paper, and the background is blurry. The painting is of a plant with green leaves and white flowers.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-26

The image shows a traditional East Asian-style painting with a golden yellow background that appears subtly textured. The composition focuses on a variety of botanical elements, including:

  • A cluster of dandelion-like plants with broad green leaves and white blossoms. One flower is fully open, while others are still in bud.
  • A second grouping of plants bearing small, purple flowers on delicate stems.
  • Three butterflies are depicted flying in the scene. One is resting on the dandelion flower, and the others are in the upper part of the painting.

The painting is detailed with fine lines and shading, particularly visible in the leaves and flower petals. The overall style evokes a sense of tranquility and appreciation for nature. There is text in the bottom left of the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-26

Here's a description of the image:

This is a delicate and serene painting in the style of traditional Japanese art. The dominant color is a warm, golden yellow that serves as the background.

In the foreground, a variety of plants are depicted. There is a cluster of vibrant green, multi-lobed leaves, some flowers. Dandelions with white and yellow blossoms are prominent. Further to the right, smaller plants with tiny purple flowers add to the composition.

Scattered across the golden background are several butterflies of varying sizes. One is landing on a dandelion, with a dark body, and red details. Another appears white with delicate markings.

The overall feel of the painting is peaceful and the details of the plants and butterflies are meticulously rendered. The use of the golden background and the careful composition create a sense of balance and harmony. There are also some characters that seem to be Japanese writing on the left side.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-25

The image depicts a serene and detailed nature scene, likely created in an East Asian artistic style. The background is a soft, warm gradient of yellow and beige tones, which gives the artwork a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere.

In the foreground, there are several green plants with large, detailed leaves. The leaves are painted with intricate veins, adding to the realism of the plants. Among the plants, there are a few blooming flowers, including a prominent white dandelion-like flower.

Several insects are present in the scene, adding life and movement to the composition. There are butterflies with delicate wings in various positions, suggesting flight or resting on the plants. Additionally, there are a few bees or similar insects flying around the flowers, likely attracted to the nectar.

The overall composition is balanced and aesthetically pleasing, with the plants and insects arranged in a way that guides the viewer's eye through the scene. The use of color is subtle yet effective, with the green of the plants contrasting nicely against the warm background.

In the bottom left corner, there is a small inscription in what appears to be Chinese characters, likely indicating the artist's name or a title for the piece. The inscription is accompanied by a red stamp, which is a common feature in traditional East Asian art.