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Human Generated Data

Title

Under the Cherry Blossoms (Hana no En), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 8 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Date

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

People

Artist: Konoe Hisamichi, Japanese 1472 - 1544

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.8.B

Human Generated Data

Title

Under the Cherry Blossoms (Hana no En), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 8 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

People

Artist: Konoe Hisamichi, Japanese 1472 - 1544

Date

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.8.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-28

Text 99.8
Handwriting 98.6
Calligraphy 98.6
Art 60.3
Doodle 60.3
Drawing 60.3
Envelope 58
Mail 57.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

calligraphy 99.4
vintage 99.1
paper 98.9
retro 98.3
antique 97.9
old 97.5
ink 97.1
document 97
art 96.3
desktop 95.8
text 95.3
manuscript 94.8
page 94.7
pattern 94.6
ancient 94.3
handwriting 94.3
design 92.3
texture 92.3
decoration 91.9
letter 91.7

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

old 43.3
envelope 43
antique 41
grunge 40.1
vintage 38.9
texture 37.6
paper 36.9
cotton 33.5
journal 30.9
map 26.5
retro 26.3
wallpaper 25.3
aged 24.5
floral 23.9
frame 23.6
dirty 22.6
container 22.3
design 22
page 21.4
pattern 20.5
art 20.2
border 19.9
ancient 19.9
text 18.4
flower 17.7
textured 17.6
sepia 17.5
drawing 16.9
arabesque 15.5
parchment 15.4
canvas 14.2
surface 14.1
representation 14.1
blank 13.7
atlas 13.6
graphic 13.2
backgrounds 13
manuscript 12.7
travel 12.7
decorative 12.5
geography 12.5
material 12.5
stain 12.5
backdrop 12.4
card 12.3
artistic 12.2
detail 12.1
letter 11.9
rough 11.9
leaf 11.7
grungy 11.4
plant 11.3
document 11.2
style 11.1
brown 11.1
decoration 11
paint 10.9
world 10.7
creative 10.6
color 10.6
aging 10.6
worn 10.5
artwork 10.1
element 9.9
location 9.8
album 9.8
close 9.7
ink 9.6
navigation 9.6
structure 9.6
wall 9.4
holiday 9.3
globe 9.3
foliage 9.2
book 9
route 8.8
continent 8.8
decay 8.7
rust 8.7
stained 8.7
obsolete 8.6
sketch 8.6
empty 8.6
scroll 8.6
capital 8.6
textures 8.5
nation 8.5
plan 8.5
planet 8.5
sheet 8.5
cover 8.3
city 8.3
sign 8.3
tourism 8.3
historic 8.3
gold 8.2
road 8.1
country 8
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geographic 7.9
expedition 7.9
boundary 7.9
navigate 7.9
find 7.8
guide 7.8
position 7.8
grime 7.8
mottled 7.8
discovery 7.8
fracture 7.8
crack 7.8
torn 7.8
tour 7.8
states 7.7
direction 7.6
journey 7.5
note 7.4

Google
created on 2023-10-30

Organism 85.3
Font 85.3
Art 81.5
Handwriting 78.8
Writing 69.8
Drawing 68.6
Illustration 65.4
Visual arts 63.4
Paper 63.4
Paper product 62
Ink 61.7
Rectangle 60.3
Pattern 57.4
Calligraphy 53
Artwork 51.9
Line art 51.9

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-30

text 99.8
drawing 99
handwriting 98.2
whiteboard 96.1
child art 94.4
cartoon 92.9
sketch 90.4
illustration 85.7
ink 76.1
art 58.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Envelope
Clothing
Wheel

Clarifai

Envelope 52.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

text visuals 66.8%
paintings art 33.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-30

graffiti on a wall 73.1%
a close up of text on a whiteboard 73%
a close up of a whiteboard 72.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a chinese writing on a yellow background

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

a japanese scroll with writing and calligraphy

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-24

This image shows a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy handwritten on yellowish-gold paper. The text, written in an elegant and flowing cursive script, appears to be a poem or literary verse. Surrounding the text are decorative designs with a dragon motif rendered in intricate patterns along the top and left border of the paper. The central dragon illustration features scales, claws, and flowing clouds, indicative of classical Asian artistic styles. The calligraphy and design together evoke a sense of harmony and artistic refinement, suggesting that this item might be a historical or ceremonial artifact.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

This image features a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy art, written in black ink on yellow paper. The calligraphy displays elegant, flowing characters, possibly forming a poem or a significant phrase, written in a vertically oriented style that is characteristic of Japanese script. The text is artfully placed, with characters spaced out in a cascading fashion from top right to bottom left. Additionally, the paper has a decorative border, adorned with intricate, faintly drawn designs, including patterns resembling traditional Japanese motifs such as a dragon or stylized clouds. The border detail shows a repeating dot pattern framing the side.

Overall, the image reflects a blend of artistic expression and traditional cultural aesthetics, highlighting the beauty of Japanese calligraphy and design.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image shows a sheet of paper with a warm, yellowish-brown tint. A series of abstract black brush strokes are scattered across the page, which appear to be calligraphy or stylized script. The strokes are dynamic, with varying thicknesses, suggesting they were made with a brush. At the top and along the left side of the page is a decorative border featuring a traditional design that includes what looks like a stylized dragon motif. The pattern is punctuated by small dots and bordered by straight and dotted lines which frame the calligraphy, suggesting a formal presentation or a purposeful artistic composition.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This appears to be a traditional East Asian calligraphy piece, likely Japanese or Chinese. The image shows black brushwork characters written vertically on a yellowish or aged paper background. Along the edges, there are decorative borders with a pattern of dots and flowing cloud-like or wave-like designs in a lighter blue color. The calligraphy appears to be done in a flowing, cursive style with varying thicknesses in the brush strokes, demonstrating the traditional art of brush writing. The characters are arranged vertically from top to bottom, as is traditional in East Asian writing systems.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This appears to be a page from an ancient Japanese manuscript or calligraphy work. The image shows elegant Japanese calligraphy characters written in black ink on a yellowish or aged paper background. Along the left side of the page, there's a decorative border with a blue dotted pattern and what appears to be a stylized dragon or cloud motif drawn in light strokes. The calligraphy itself is written in a flowing, cursive style characteristic of traditional Japanese writing, possibly in the hiragana or cursive kanji script. The characters are arranged vertically, as is traditional in classical Japanese text formats. The paper appears to have aged naturally, giving it a warm, golden tone.

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

The image appears to be an abstract artwork featuring various Japanese calligraphic-style markings and text. The background is a warm yellow color, and the markings are composed of black ink strokes and characters. The overall composition has a sense of fluidity and movement, with the calligraphic elements creating a rhythmic and expressive visual pattern across the page. While I cannot identify or name any individuals depicted, the artwork seems to convey a sense of cultural and artistic expression through the use of traditional Japanese calligraphy techniques and aesthetics.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

This image is a piece of Japanese calligraphy on yellowed paper, featuring intricate designs and characters. The calligraphy is written in black ink and appears to be a poem or passage from a larger work. The text is arranged in a flowing, cursive style, with some characters overlapping or connected by lines.

The paper itself has a warm, golden tone and is adorned with decorative elements, including a border of small dots and a pattern of interlocking circles at the top. In the bottom-left corner, there is a stylized design that resembles a dragon or serpent, adding an element of visual interest to the overall composition.

The background of the image is a plain, off-white color, which helps to highlight the details of the calligraphy and the paper. Overall, the image presents a beautiful example of traditional Japanese art and culture, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-25

The image depicts a piece of paper with Japanese writing and a decorative border. The paper is yellowed, suggesting it is old, and has a rectangular shape with a slightly worn appearance. The writing on the paper appears to be in black ink and consists of several lines of Japanese characters, which are likely a form of calligraphy or handwriting. The characters are written in a flowing script, with some of them being larger than others.

Along the left edge of the paper, there is a decorative border that features a repeating pattern of dots and lines. The border is thin and adds a touch of elegance to the overall design. At the top of the paper, there is a more elaborate border that features a series of curved lines and shapes. This border is thicker than the one along the left edge and adds a sense of grandeur to the image.

Overall, the image suggests that the paper may be a piece of artwork or a document from Japan, possibly from the Edo period (1603-1868) or earlier. The use of traditional Japanese characters and the decorative borders give the image a sense of cultural significance and historical importance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a piece of paper with a yellowish tint, likely aged or antique. It features a combination of calligraphy and decorative elements. The calligraphy is done in black ink and appears to be written in a traditional, flowing script, possibly Japanese or Chinese characters. The characters are arranged in a vertical column on the right side of the paper, with each character occupying its own space.

The left side of the paper contains a decorative border that runs vertically along the edge. This border is adorned with intricate patterns and designs, including what appears to be stylized clouds or waves, and possibly floral or geometric motifs. The designs are rendered in a combination of black and a light blue or gray color, adding a sense of depth and texture to the border.

The background of the paper is plain, allowing the calligraphy and decorative border to stand out prominently. The overall composition suggests that this piece might be a traditional artwork, possibly a calligraphy scroll or a piece of decorative paper used in East Asian art or cultural practices.

In summary, the image shows a piece of paper with traditional calligraphy on the right side and a decorative border on the left side, featuring intricate patterns and designs. The calligraphy is in black ink, and the border includes both black and light blue or gray elements. The background is plain, emphasizing the calligraphy and decorative elements.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is of a traditional Japanese painting, possibly a scroll. The painting is on a yellow background and features various elements of Japanese art and culture. The painting includes a dragon-like creature with intricate details, surrounded by Japanese calligraphy. The calligraphy is written in a flowing, cursive style and is likely a poem or a quote. The painting also includes a border with a combination of black and blue colors, with a pattern of dots and lines. The painting appears to be an antique, possibly from the Edo period, and is a beautiful example of Japanese art and culture.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-12

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be a sheet of paper, likely hand-made, with a warm, tan or ochre color. The paper is decorated with what looks like Japanese or East Asian calligraphy. The characters are written in flowing black ink, arranged in a vertical format. The style is free and expressive, hinting at a brush-and-ink technique.

Along the top and left edge of the paper, there is a decorative border. It is composed of blue-gray patterns depicting clouds and perhaps a dragon or other mythological creature. The border has a row of dots along each edge, adding structure to the design. The patterns are delicate, suggesting a hand-drawn or printed element.

The overall composition suggests an element of traditional Japanese art, possibly a page from a book, a piece of calligraphy practice, or a letter. The paper has a warm, aged look and feel.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-12

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy or artwork. It's done on a paper with a warm, yellowish-brown tone. The composition is dominated by elegant, flowing brushstrokes of black ink, and embellished with some faded decorative elements.

Key Elements:

  • Calligraphy: The primary focus is the black ink calligraphy. The characters are arranged in a vertical column and are written with varying thickness and fluidity. This style suggests a level of skill and artistic expression.
  • Decorative Borders: There are decorative borders along the top and left sides of the piece. The borders feature dragon-like motifs in a faded, light blue color, adding a touch of elegance and detail.
  • Color Palette: The color palette is simple yet elegant. The contrast between the black ink and the warm paper creates a visually appealing effect. The faded blue decorative elements provide a subtle contrast and add depth.

Style and Context:

The image likely reflects Japanese art, which has a rich history of calligraphy. The style and the composition suggest it could be a piece of poetry, prose, or an artwork created by a skilled calligrapher.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The calligraphy is written in a flowing, cursive style, known as "sōsho" or grass script, which is one of the most expressive and artistic forms of Japanese writing. The text is written vertically from right to left, which is the traditional way of writing in Japanese.

The background of the paper is a warm, yellowish hue, and the calligraphy is done in black ink. The text is bordered by decorative patterns that resemble clouds or waves, which are common motifs in Japanese art, often symbolizing movement and fluidity.

The characters are written with varying thickness and fluidity, showcasing the calligrapher's skill and artistic expression. The overall aesthetic is elegant and refined, typical of traditional Japanese art.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image appears to be a piece of Japanese calligraphy on a yellowish background. The text is written in a free-flowing and expressive style, which is characteristic of certain forms of calligraphy, such as shodo (Japanese calligraphy). The characters are written in black ink, and the style suggests a degree of artistic freedom and personal expression.

On the left side of the image, there is a decorative border featuring a stylized dragon or serpent, which is often seen in traditional Japanese art. The dragon is drawn in blue and decorated with a dotted pattern, adding a sense of elegance and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

The text is scattered across the page, with some larger, more prominent characters and others smaller, creating a dynamic and visually engaging composition. The overall impression is one of artistic expression and cultural heritage.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image appears to be a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy, most likely a poem or haiku, written in a cursive style on a yellowed or aged paper background. The characters are written in black ink, and their placement suggests a free-flowing, artistic approach rather than a strict linear format.

The left side of the image features a decorative border with a dragon motif, rendered in a detailed and ornate style. The dragon is depicted in a light blue or grayish color, and its body is adorned with dots and intricate patterns. The border is also decorated with small, evenly spaced dots that run along its length.

The overall aesthetic of the image suggests a traditional Japanese artistic style, with the calligraphy serving as the central focus and the dragon border adding a sense of cultural and artistic depth. The yellowed paper background enhances the antique and historical feel of the piece.

Text analysis

Google

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