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Human Generated Data

Title

Evening Mist (Yƫgiri), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 39 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Date

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

People

Artist: Fushimi no miya Kunitaka shinnƍ, Japanese 1456 - 1532

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.39.B

Human Generated Data

Title

Evening Mist (Yƫgiri), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 39 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

People

Artist: Fushimi no miya Kunitaka shinnƍ, Japanese 1456 - 1532

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, 1985.352.39.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-28

Text 99.9
Handwriting 94.6
Calligraphy 94.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

old 98.4
desktop 98
vintage 97.8
art 97.6
texture 97.6
ancient 96.8
pattern 96.7
antique 96.5
wear 95.7
retro 95.7
paper 95.5
design 94.9
abstract 94.9
decoration 94.4
manuscript 93.6
picture frame 92.6
page 92.3
wall 91.2
color 91.1
text 89.7

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

old 55.1
antique 52.6
vintage 52.2
paper 47.2
aged 43.5
grunge 41.8
wallpaper 41.4
texture 40.4
dirty 38.9
retro 37.8
envelope 37.1
parchment 36.5
ancient 35.5
document 33.5
canvas 30.4
cardboard 29.8
letter 29.4
empty 29.3
rough 29.2
blank 29.2
sheet 29.2
torn 28.1
text 27.1
decay 27.1
stain 27
aging 26.9
book 24.8
note 23.9
backgrounds 23.6
stained 23.1
burnt 22.4
journal 22.4
age 21.9
weathered 21.9
binding 21.8
pages 21.5
page 21.4
art 20.2
brown 19.9
pattern 19.9
material 19.7
obsolete 19.2
worn 19.1
poster 18.9
correspondence 18.6
messy 18.4
frame 18.3
container 18.2
border 18.1
history 17.9
notebook 17.5
layers 17.4
spotted 17.4
design 17
brittle 16.8
damaged 16.2
scrolls 15.8
letterhead 15.8
manuscript 15.7
cotton 15.6
burning 15.5
grungy 15.2
textured 14.9
space 14
map 13.7
rusty 13.4
rust 12.5
artistic 12.2
cover 12
wall 12
ragged 11.7
backdrop 11.6
surface 11.5
yellow 11.3
historic 11
paint 10.9
decorative 10.9
shabby 10.8
crumpled 10.7
textures 10.4
floral 10.2
grain 10.2
flower 10
tattered 9.9
rusted 9.8
grime 9.8
rustic 9.6
spot 9.6
color 8.9
detail 8.9
board 8.9
stains 8.8
beige 8.7
structure 8.5
artwork 8.3
burned 7.9
fracture 7.8
old fashioned 7.6
sign 7.5
atlas 7.5
drawing 7.5
creative 7.1

Google
created on 2018-02-09

text 87.7
calligraphy 62.5
wood stain 60
history 59.9
font 57.5
texture 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-09

graffiti 40.3
plaque 18.7
stone 8.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Book

Clarifai

Envelope

AWS Rekognition

Rug 83.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

text visuals 49.5%
paintings art 42.5%
nature landscape 5.6%
streetview architecture 1.3%
interior objects 0.6%
food drinks 0.4%
macro flowers 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-09

graffiti on a wall 66.4%
a graffiti covered wall 66.3%
a graffiti covered building 53.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a chinese writing on a red and black background

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

a painting with oriental writing on an orange background

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on a reddish-orange background. The handwritten text is in flowing, black ink, arranged vertically in multiple columns. The script appears to be brushed characters, characteristic of Japanese calligraphy. The background features ornate designs in a lighter orange or gold color, including decorative patterns and what appears to be a dragon motif along the top and left edges. The overall effect is one of intricate artistry and cultural significance, combining the elegance of calligraphic text with detailed ornamental designs.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image is a photograph of a textured paper or parchment with a warm reddish-orange background. It features what appears to be calligraphy in black ink, possibly from a language that uses characters, such as Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. However, these characters may be stylistic and not necessarily form actual words or they could be a form of artistic expression.

The page is bordered with intricate decorative patterns and motifs that resemble traditional Asian designs. On the left side and across the top border, the pattern includes detailed, swirling lines that could represent elements of nature, like clouds or water. There is a repeating decorative design that hints at influences from traditional Asian art. The arrangement of the characters and the decoration suggests the page might be related to literature, poetry, or a formal document that carries cultural significance.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a page from an ancient Japanese or Chinese manuscript. The background is a rich orange-brown color, and there are black calligraphic characters written vertically on the page. Along the left side and top of the image, there is a decorative border featuring dots and flowing, curvilinear designs in what appears to be a paisley or cloud-like pattern. The calligraphy appears to be written in a flowing, cursive style typical of East Asian brush writing. The overall aesthetic suggests this is likely a page from a historical text or artistic manuscript.

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

This appears to be a page from an ancient Japanese manuscript or text. It features elegant calligraphy in black ink on a rich orange-red background. The page has decorative borders along the edges with intricate floral or cloud-like patterns and a line of dots. The calligraphy appears to be written in a flowing, cursive style typical of classical Japanese writing. The orange-red color of the background suggests this might be from a high-quality or prestigious document, possibly created using special paper or dyes. The overall composition shows both artistic and literary refinement characteristic of traditional Japanese manuscript art.

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

The image appears to be an abstract, artistic painting or drawing on paper. The predominant color is a warm, vibrant orange, with various black and white brush strokes and marks covering the surface. The artwork features intricate, flowing patterns and calligraphic elements that seem to suggest some form of East Asian or Japanese-inspired imagery and symbolism. The overall composition has an energetic, dynamic quality, with a visually compelling combination of colors, textures, and abstract shapes.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of artwork featuring Chinese calligraphy on a vibrant orange background. The calligraphy is written in black ink and appears to be a poem or passage, although the text is not legible due to its stylized nature.

The artwork is framed by an ornate border, which adds an extra layer of visual interest to the piece. The border features intricate designs and patterns that complement the calligraphy, creating a sense of harmony and balance.

Overall, the image showcases a beautiful example of traditional Chinese art, with its bold colors and elegant script making it a striking visual representation of the country's rich cultural heritage.

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

The image presents an ancient, worn-out piece of paper with Chinese calligraphy, featuring a rich, dark brown background that has faded to a lighter hue over time. The paper's edges are adorned with intricate designs, including a border of small circles and a pattern of swirling lines and dots at the top and bottom. A central section of the paper is filled with black Chinese calligraphy, which appears to be a poem or passage written in a traditional style. The text is composed of various characters, some of which are larger and more prominent than others, creating a sense of depth and hierarchy within the composition.

The overall effect of the image is one of age and wear, as if the paper has been handled and displayed for centuries. The faded colors and worn edges give the impression of a relic from a bygone era, while the intricate designs and calligraphy evoke a sense of cultural and historical significance. The image may be a reproduction or scan of an original piece, but its presentation suggests a deep respect for the past and a desire to preserve and honor the traditions of Chinese calligraphy.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image shows a piece of paper with calligraphy written in black ink on an orange background. The calligraphy appears to be in a flowing, cursive style, with some characters overlapping and blending together. The paper has a decorative border with intricate designs, including a dragon motif in the top left corner. The text is written in a vertical orientation, with the characters arranged in a grid-like pattern. The paper appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and fading visible in certain areas.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image features a piece of paper with an orange background and black text. The text is written in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The paper appears to be old and worn, with some stains and discoloration visible. The edges of the paper are slightly curled, and there are some creases and folds in the paper. The text is written in a cursive style, with some characters overlapping each other.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a rectangular piece of aged, orange-toned paper or parchment, likely of East Asian origin. It features black calligraphy characters arranged in vertical columns, interspersed with decorative borders.

The background of the paper exhibits a mottled texture, indicating aging or imperfections in the material. A decorative border runs along the top and left sides. The top border contains stylized dragon-like patterns or cloud motifs, while the left border has similar, but distinct, ornate designs separated by a line of dots.

The calligraphy is flowing and executed with a brush. The characters are not uniform in size, with some appearing larger or more prominent than others.

The overall impression is that of an antique manuscript or artwork, possibly a page from a book, a piece of calligraphy practice, or a religious text. The style suggests a historical piece, possibly Japanese or Chinese.

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

This image depicts a page from a historical document, likely a manuscript or a piece of calligraphy. Here's a breakdown of its characteristics:

Overall Appearance:

  • Color Palette: The image has a warm, predominantly reddish-orange hue. The background color is uneven, suggesting age and possibly oxidation or fading.
  • Composition: The page is rectangular and centered. It appears to be bordered with decorative elements.
  • Texture: The paper or material has a textured appearance, adding to the aged feel.

Decorative Elements:

  • Border Designs: The left border features a stylized dragon design. Along the top border there are what appears to be clouds or waves. The dragons and clouds are in a golden color and likely represent decorative elements.
  • Script: The primary visual element is the black ink calligraphy script. The script is complex and appears to be written in a stylized and expressive manner.

Calligraphy and Script:

  • Style: The script is complex and probably an East Asian script, such as Japanese or Chinese, given the brushstrokes and character structure.
  • Ink: The ink appears to be a dark, rich black, providing contrast to the background.
  • Layout: The calligraphy is arranged in vertical columns. The strokes vary in thickness and pressure, giving the script dynamic visual appeal.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of history, artistry, and cultural heritage. It suggests an important written document or piece of calligraphy. The calligraphy style indicates the artist's skill and aesthetic intentions.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a traditional East Asian artwork, likely of Japanese origin, given the style of calligraphy and the artistic elements. The background is a rich, warm orange-brown color, which gives the piece a vintage or aged appearance.

The central part of the image features Japanese calligraphy written in black ink. The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, which is characteristic of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The text is arranged vertically and appears to be a poem or a piece of literary work.

Surrounding the calligraphy are intricate decorative borders. The top and bottom borders feature stylized cloud patterns, which are common in East Asian art and often symbolize good fortune and happiness. The left and right borders have more elaborate designs, including what appears to be mythical creatures or dragons, adding to the ornate and traditional aesthetic of the piece.

Overall, the image is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese art, combining calligraphy with decorative elements to create a visually striking and culturally rich piece.

Qwen

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

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese piece, possibly a scroll or a piece of calligraphy. The background is a vibrant orange with a textured, almost rusty appearance, giving it a rich, earthy feel. There are two prominent dragon-like motifs in the upper and lower left corners, both stylized and intricately detailed, with patterns and dots enhancing their designs. The right side of the image features a vertical column of Japanese calligraphy, written in black ink, showcasing a flowing and expressive script. The layout and style suggest it could be a work of art or a historical document.

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

This image appears to be a piece of traditional Japanese artwork, possibly a scroll or a page from a book. The background is a rich, reddish-orange color with a textured appearance that resembles aged paper or fabric.

The central part of the image features black calligraphy written in what seems to be cursive Japanese script, likely conveying a poem, letter, or some form of literary text. The calligraphy is arranged in vertical lines, which is typical for traditional Japanese writing.

Surrounding the calligraphy are intricate designs featuring dragons. These dragons are depicted in a stylized manner with detailed scales and flowing lines, giving them a dynamic and almost alive appearance. The dragons are placed in the upper left and right corners of the image, as well as along the left side, creating a border effect.

The overall composition combines the elegance of the calligraphy with the mythical and powerful imagery of the dragons, creating a visually striking and culturally significant piece of art. The use of color, texture, and design elements suggests that this could be a work of high artistic and cultural value, possibly used in a ceremonial or decorative context.

Text analysis

Amazon

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