Human Generated Data

Title

Sparrows on a Blossoming Cherry Tree Branch

Date

late 18th-first half 19th century

People

Artist: Unknown Artist,

Previous attribution: Matsumura Keibun 松村景文, Japanese 1779 - 1843

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Louis V. Ledoux Collection; Gift of Mrs. L. Pierre Ledoux in memory of her husband, 2013.62.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Sparrows on a Blossoming Cherry Tree Branch

People

Artist: Unknown Artist,

Previous attribution: Matsumura Keibun 松村景文, Japanese 1779 - 1843

Date

late 18th-first half 19th century

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Louis V. Ledoux Collection; Gift of Mrs. L. Pierre Ledoux in memory of her husband, 2013.62.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2024-01-31

Home Decor 100
Art 99.9
Painting 99.9
Animal 95
Bird 95
Rug 94.7
Bird 89.9
Bird 78.9
Plant 73.7
Flower 69.2
Architecture 57.5
Building 57.5
Wall 57.5
Canvas 57.1
Collage 57.1
Envelope 55.1
Greeting Card 55.1
Mail 55.1
Modern Art 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2024-01-31

bird 98.8
desktop 97.6
art 97.6
retro 96.9
vintage 96.9
pattern 96.3
decoration 95.5
design 95.2
illustration 93.5
texture 93.3
old 91.9
picture frame 91.8
paper 91.7
antique 91.6
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abstract 89.9
wallpaper 89.8
wood 88.5
cardboard 88.5
Bird 82.3
Picture frame 77.2
Flower 74.5
Bird 74.3
Flower 74
Flower 70.6
Flower 68.2
Flower 63.7
Flower 63.4
Flower 62.8
Flower 62.1
Flower 59.3
Flower 58.4
Flower 57.1
Flower 54.6
Flower 50.8
Flower 50.2
Flower 48.7
Flower 48.5
Flower 48.4
Flower 48.3
Flower 46.4
Plant 45.8
Flower 45.7
Flower 44.4
Flower 44.3
Flower 41.5
Flower 40.7
Flower 40.4
Flower 39.7
Flower 39.7
Flower 39.4
Flower 38.8
Flower 38.8
Flower 36.2
Tree 36
Flower 34.8
Flower 34.6
Bird 33.5
Flower 33.3
Flower 33.1

Imagga
created on 2024-01-31

vintage 34.7
old 32
aged 31.6
screen 28.7
doormat 28.5
window screen 28.2
grunge 28.1
texture 27.1
sparrow 26.9
covering 26.5
bird 24.5
antique 24.2
graffito 23.8
ancient 23.3
retro 22.9
mat 22.6
protective covering 21.8
paper 20.4
decoration 19
flower 17.7
floor cover 17.1
material 16.1
dove 15.7
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brown 14
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fence 13.2
page 13
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art 11.7
frame 11.6
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stain 10.6
wild 10.4
padlock 10.4
card 10.2
grain 10.1
design 10.1
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vertebrate 9.9
wildlife 9.8
surface 9.7
parchment 9.6
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leaf 9.3
device 9.2
barrier 9
lock 8.8
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animal 8.7
landscape 8.2
tree 8.1
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mail 7.6
wall 7.5
pattern 7.5
decorative 7.5
china 7.5
ocean 7.5
natural 7.4
artwork 7.3
color 7.2
world 7.1
day 7.1
mousetrap 7.1

Google
created on 2024-01-31

Brown 98
Flower 97.6
Bird 93.8
Plant 91.8
Twig 87.6
Branch 87.4
Window 86.3
Wood 83.7
Creative arts 82.5
Art 78.1
Tints and shades 76.1
Flowering plant 68
Rectangle 67.5
Ceiling 64.6
Pattern 64.6
Metal 64.4
Picture frame 64.3
Feather 64
Visual arts 63.5
Pedicel 61.6

Microsoft
created on 2024-01-31

bird 99.8
flower 77
animal 66.2
text 61.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Plant
Bird 95%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2024-01-31

a bird sitting on top of each other 80.4%
a bird sitting on top of a flower 75.5%
a bird perched on a flower 73.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-27

two birds on a branch with flowers -100%
a photograph of a pair of birds sitting on a branch of a flowering tree -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-03

This image appears to be a photograph of a traditional East Asian folding screen, which is a type of portable partition or room divider that also serves as a decorative piece. The panel features beautifully detailed artwork depicting a natural scene with birds and flowering branches.

The artwork is done in a style reminiscent of East Asian ink wash painting, featuring minimal but expressive brush strokes that capture the essence of the subjects with a sense of grace and fluidity. In the scene, there are several birds perched and in flight among the branches of a flowering tree. The blossoms are white with hints of pink, suggesting they could be cherry blossoms or a similar type of flower.

The color palette is quite muted, with the background appearing to be in shades of golden brown, emphasizing the natural theme. The intricate details on the birds and flowers suggest a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The screen is framed with a darker border, likely fabric, which contrasts with the golden background of the painting, providing a refined and elegant finish to the piece. The overall appearance of the folding screen is both serene and balanced, which is often sought after in traditional East Asian aesthetics.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-02

The image depicts an elegant, traditional Japanese folding screen (byōbu) featuring a serene and delicate painting. The artwork showcases a branch with white cherry blossoms against a gold background. Two small birds are perched on the branch, adding a sense of liveliness to the composition. The background features a rich, golden hue, and the entire scene is framed by a traditional brown border with a repeating pattern, which complements the golden tones of the painting. The overall effect is one of simplicity, elegance, and tranquility, characteristic of classical Japanese art.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a traditional Japanese painting, likely from the Edo period, done in the style of a folding screen or wall panel (byōbu). The artwork features a delicate composition of cherry blossoms (sakura) on branches against a golden background. Several small birds, which appear to be sparrows or similar small songbirds, are perched among the flowering branches. The painting demonstrates the characteristic Japanese artistic style with its attention to natural detail and asymmetrical composition. The brown patterned border around the golden panel appears to be decorative brocade or similar textile pattern. The overall effect is both elegant and naturalistic, capturing the ephemeral beauty of spring blossoms and bird life that is so central to Japanese artistic traditions.

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

This is a beautiful Japanese-style painting or screen panel featuring cherry blossoms and birds. The artwork is done on a gold background, which is characteristic of many traditional Japanese decorative pieces. The composition shows a graceful cherry blossom branch extending across the panel, with delicate white flowers and dark brown leaves. Two small birds are perched on the branch - they appear to be sparrows or similar small songbirds. The birds are painted in a naturalistic style, with one appearing to be more alert while the other is in a resting pose. The overall aesthetic is very serene and captures the essence of spring in Japan. The piece appears to be historical, possibly from the Edo or Meiji period, given its style and materials used.

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese folding screen or byōbu. The screen features a delicate and intricate painting of a cherry blossom branch with several small birds perched upon it. The background is a warm, golden hue, adding to the serene and elegant feel of the artwork. The brushwork and use of colors suggest this is a high-quality, skillfully executed East Asian painting, likely from the Edo or Meiji period. The composition draws the viewer's eye to the beautiful interplay of the blossoms, foliage, and birds, creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing visual experience.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a traditional Japanese-style painting of two birds perched on a branch with white flowers. The painting is divided into two sections, with the left side featuring a branch with white flowers and the right side showing the birds.

  • The painting is done in a traditional Japanese style, with a gold background and a brown border.
  • The branch is depicted in dark brown, with white flowers and brown leaves.
  • Two birds are perched on the branch, one facing left and the other facing right.
  • The birds are painted in a realistic style, with detailed feathers and beaks.
  • The overall effect of the painting is one of serenity and beauty, capturing the tranquility of nature.

The image is a beautiful representation of traditional Japanese art, with its use of gold and brown colors creating a sense of warmth and elegance. The depiction of the birds and flowers adds a touch of realism and beauty to the painting, making it a stunning work of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a traditional Japanese-style painting of two birds perched on a flowering tree branch. The painting is divided into two panels, with the left panel featuring a bird facing right and the right panel showing a bird facing left. The birds are rendered in dark brown and white hues, while the tree branch is depicted in dark brown. The flowers are white with dark brown leaves.

The background of the painting is a warm, golden yellow color, which provides a striking contrast to the darker tones of the birds and tree branch. The overall effect is one of serenity and elegance, evoking the beauty of nature in a simple yet powerful way.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a painting on a golden background with a brown border. It is divided into two parts, and it has a branch with white flowers and brown leaves. There are two birds on the branch, and it appears that one is flying. The painting is done in a traditional style, possibly from Japan, as it resembles Japanese art. The painting is framed with a black border.

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

The image shows a painting of two birds perched on a tree branch with white flowers. The painting is framed in a black frame with a gold border. The painting is displayed on a wall, and the wall has a brown and gold pattern. The painting is in a vertical position, and the birds are facing each other. The painting is a gold-colored background with a brown and white pattern.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a two-panel folding screen with a black frame. The area immediately surrounding the golden panels is a brown, geometrically patterned border. The background of each panel is a shimmering gold color. A branch extends horizontally across both panels, painted in dark brown. White blossoms and brown leaves sprout from the branch. Two birds are depicted on the branch. On the left panel, a brown bird is perched facing left, and on the right panel, another brown bird is perched facing right.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a two-panel screen painting featuring a branch of a flowering cherry tree with two small birds. The background is a gold field, typical of Japanese art from the Edo period.

Here are the key features:

  • Subject: A branch of a cherry tree in full bloom. The flowers are white, and the leaves are a dark brown. Two small birds, with detailed plumage and coloring, are perched on the branches.
  • Background: The central area of each panel is covered with gold leaf. This is framed with a patterned border.
  • Composition: The branch stretches across the two panels, creating a sense of continuity. The birds are positioned in a way to balance the composition.
  • Style: The painting style is indicative of Japanese art with its use of gold, detailed rendering of the birds, and emphasis on the natural beauty of the cherry blossoms. It could be a piece from the Edo period (1603-1868).
  • Frame: The artwork is set within a dark, rectangular frame.

The overall impression is one of delicate beauty, serenity, and a celebration of nature.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese screen painting, often referred to as a "byobu." This particular screen is a two-panel folding screen, adorned with a serene and elegant scene. The background is covered in gold leaf, which adds a lustrous and luxurious quality to the artwork.

The central motif features delicate branches of a flowering tree, likely cherry blossoms (sakura), which are a common and symbolic element in Japanese art, representing the transience and beauty of life. The branches extend diagonally across both panels, creating a sense of movement and balance.

Perched on the branches are two small birds, rendered with fine detail and subtle coloration. The birds add a touch of life and nature to the scene, enhancing the overall tranquility and harmony of the composition.

The border of the screen is framed with a dark, patterned fabric, which contrasts with the gold background and helps to highlight the central imagery. The overall effect is one of elegance, serenity, and timeless beauty, characteristic of traditional Japanese art.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-25

This image is a traditional Japanese two-panel folding screen (byōbu) featuring a delicate and elegant composition. The background is a rich golden color, which provides a luxurious and sophisticated backdrop for the main elements of the painting.

The central focus of the screen is a branch of a blossoming tree, likely a cherry blossom tree, which spans across both panels. The branch is adorned with white blossoms and dark brown leaves, creating a striking contrast against the golden background. The blossoms are detailed and appear to be in full bloom, adding a sense of freshness and vitality to the scene.

Two small birds are perched on the branch, one on each panel. The birds are painted with intricate details, showcasing their feathers and posture. The bird on the left panel is facing the right, while the bird on the right panel is facing the left, giving a sense of interaction and balance between the two panels.

The screen is framed with a dark brown border that has a subtle, textured pattern, which adds to the overall elegance and refinement of the piece. The gold leaf background, detailed blossoms, and the delicate birds all contribute to the harmonious and serene aesthetic typical of traditional Japanese art.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-25

This image depicts a traditional Japanese diptych artwork, which is a two-panel folding screen. The artwork features a gold background with intricate black and white floral patterns along the edges of the panels. The central focus is on branches with blossoming flowers, likely cherry blossoms, and small birds perched on the branches. The birds are drawn in a detailed and realistic style, with one in flight and another perched, adding a sense of movement and life to the scene. The overall composition is elegant and serene, capturing a moment of springtime beauty. The use of gold leaf in the background gives the artwork a luxurious and timeless feel, typical of traditional Japanese art styles.