Human Generated Data

Title

The Pink (Tokonatsu), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 26 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, 1985.352.26.B

Human Generated Data

Title

The Pink (Tokonatsu), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 26 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, 1985.352.26.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-28

Text 99.7
Handwriting 86.9
Rug 84.6
Calligraphy 83

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

vintage 98.8
desktop 98.4
texture 98.1
old 97.8
pattern 97.7
retro 97.5
antique 97.1
paper 96.9
design 95.8
ancient 95.6
abstract 95.6
art 95.1
decoration 94.5
wall 91.5
color 91.1
manuscript 90.3
page 88.8
dirty 88
wallpaper 87
parchment 86.7

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

puzzle 74.4
antique 54.1
old 52.4
game 51.7
grunge 49.5
vintage 48.9
map 46.4
texture 43.9
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ancient 35.5
paper 35.4
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wallpaper 33
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parchment 26.9
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grungy 24.7
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wall 23.1
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stain 23.1
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decay 22.2
rust 22.2
graffito 22.2
art 22.2
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border 20.8
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textured 20.2
obsolete 20.2
text 20.1
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surface 19.4
design 19.2
paint 18.1
letter 17.5
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age 13.4
textures 13.3
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book 13.1
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color 12.8
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manuscript 12.7
correspondence 11.8
backdrop 11.6
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iron 11.2
effect 11
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crack 10.7
spotted 10.6
dirt 10.5
poster 10.4
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pages 9.8
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spot 9.6
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atlas 9.4
envelope 9
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burning 7.7
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navigation 7.7
edge 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
plant 7.5
historic 7.3

Google
created on 2018-02-09

wall 78.8
painting 60.2
calligraphy 57
texture 56.7
art 56.1
font 52.2
pattern 50.6

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-09

graffiti 99.3
text 96.8
outdoor 93.2
painted 88.4
street 84.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 84.6%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a painting of a chinese calligraphyigraphy with calligraphy -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a piece of Japanese calligraphy on a decorative background. The background features a rich, vibrant orange and muted gray color palette, which contrasts with the flowing black characters of the calligraphy. The calligraphy itself consists of elegantly written Japanese characters, likely a poem or a piece of classical literature, given the traditional style of writing.

The decorative elements include intricate patterns and motifs that seem to be inspired by traditional Japanese art, including stylized clouds and possibly mythical creatures, rendered in the same orange and gray colors. These designs adorn the borders and add a refined touch to the overall composition, blending seamlessly with the calligraphy to create a harmonious and visually appealing artwork.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image features a piece of artwork with a predominantly orange background that has a weathered and textural appearance. On top of this orange base are abstract black markings that resemble loose, gestural calligraphy or symbols, though it's unclear if they represent any actual language or script. They are distributed across the canvas in a dynamic and seemingly random pattern.

There are also decorative borders on the top and right side of the image featuring intricate details and patterns in a darker shade, possibly suggesting a frame or a structured element that contrasts with the rest of the composition's free-form style. These patterned borders have circular motifs and linear designs that add visual interest and a sense of tradition or ancient manuscript aesthetic to the artwork.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a page from a Japanese calligraphy manuscript or scroll. It features black cursive Japanese characters written on an orange or terracotta-colored background. Along the right edge and top of the page, there is a decorative border with geometric patterns and cloud-like designs. The calligraphy seems to be done in a flowing, artistic style characteristic of Japanese cursive script (likely hiragana). The orange background has a weathered or aged appearance, with some variations in color and texture that suggest this is a historical document. The overall composition creates an elegant balance between the fluid brushstrokes of the text and the structured ornamental border.

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

The image appears to be an abstract painting or work of art. It features a predominantly orange or reddish-orange background with various black and white markings, shapes, and symbols throughout. The markings seem to be a mix of calligraphic, geometric, and organic forms. There are also some repetitive patterns and decorative border elements visible along the edges of the canvas. Overall, the work has an expressive, textured, and visually dynamic quality, though the specific meaning or subject matter is not immediately clear.

Meta Llama

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

This image is a painting of an ancient Chinese scroll, featuring a vibrant orange background with a subtle gray undertone. The scroll's surface is adorned with intricate black calligraphy, which appears to be a form of Chinese script. The calligraphy is scattered throughout the image, with some characters overlapping or blending together.

In the top-right corner, a decorative border adds an ornate touch to the design. The border features a repeating pattern of small circles and lines, which are rendered in a lighter shade of orange than the background. This subtle contrast creates a sense of depth and visual interest.

The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, evoking the refined aesthetic of traditional Chinese art. The combination of bold colors, intricate calligraphy, and delicate borders creates a visually striking composition that invites the viewer to explore its details.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image presents a piece of paper with a unique design, featuring a mix of Japanese and Chinese characters. The paper's background is a warm orange-brown color, with a subtle gradient effect that gives it a sense of depth. The top and bottom borders are adorned with intricate designs, showcasing a blend of Japanese and Chinese motifs. The left and right sides of the paper feature a decorative border, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal.

The paper is covered in a variety of Japanese and Chinese characters, which appear to be handwritten in black ink. The characters are scattered throughout the paper, creating a sense of randomness and spontaneity. Some of the characters are written in a flowing script, while others are more angular and geometric.

Overall, the image suggests that the paper may be a piece of art or a decorative item, rather than a functional document. The use of multiple languages and the intricate designs on the border and background suggest a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Answer: The image depicts a piece of paper with a unique design, featuring a mix of Japanese and Chinese characters, and intricate designs on the border and background.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is an artwork that features a monochromatic orange background with intricate black calligraphy. The calligraphy appears to be Japanese, with various characters and symbols scattered across the surface. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, with some characters overlapping and others arranged in a more structured manner. The background has a textured, slightly grainy appearance, and there are decorative elements such as dots and lines that add to the overall aesthetic. The image has a vintage or antique feel, suggesting that it may be a reproduction or a historical piece.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a piece of artwork with a vibrant orange background. The background features a repeating pattern of intricate designs, possibly inspired by traditional Chinese or Japanese art. The artwork also includes calligraphy or writing, which appears to be in Chinese or Japanese characters. The calligraphy is written in black ink and is arranged in a flowing, cursive style. The characters are spaced apart, creating a sense of movement and rhythm. The overall composition of the artwork is visually striking and conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

Here is a description of the image:

The image presents a rectangular artwork featuring what appears to be Japanese calligraphy on a textured background. The background has a warm orange-brown tone, possibly suggesting the material is paper or parchment, aged or deliberately treated for effect. The texture is not uniformly flat, with some variation in color and visual density across the surface.

The calligraphy is rendered in black ink, with characters varying in size and style, suggesting a traditional brush stroke technique. The characters are not arranged in straight lines but are scattered across the surface, giving the piece an organic, free-flowing feel.

Along the top and right edges of the image, there are decorative borders. These borders feature repeating patterns of dots and stylized motifs reminiscent of traditional Japanese designs. The color of the borders is slightly different from the main background, perhaps a shade lighter or with a metallic sheen.

The overall impression is that of a traditional piece of Japanese art, possibly a fragment of a larger work or a standalone piece intended for artistic expression. The combination of the textured background, calligraphy, and decorative borders suggests a carefully crafted and culturally rich artifact.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

This image depicts a piece of Japanese calligraphy on a textured background. The background is primarily orange and gray. The upper portion features a decorative border with intricate patterns, potentially of a traditional Japanese design. The central space is filled with elegant brushstrokes of black ink. These are likely characters from the Japanese writing system, probably either kanji or a mix of kanji and kana, forming a poem or text. The calligraphy is the focal point, appearing fluid and expressive. The overall impression is one of artistic sensitivity and cultural heritage.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a traditional Japanese calligraphy piece with a rich, ornate background. The background features a gradient of warm colors, predominantly orange and brown, with intricate patterns and designs that resemble clouds and possibly mythical creatures or dragons. The calligraphy is written in a flowing, cursive script known as "kana," which is a syllabic Japanese script. The characters are written in black ink and are arranged in a seemingly random yet aesthetically pleasing manner across the canvas. The overall composition suggests a blend of artistry and literary expression, characteristic of traditional Japanese calligraphy and painting. The intricate designs and the use of color create a visually striking piece that reflects the cultural and artistic heritage of Japan.

Text analysis

Amazon

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