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Human Generated Data

Title

The Warbler’s First Song (Hatsune), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 23 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Date

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

People

Artist: Reizei Tamehiro, Japanese 1450 - 1526

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.23.B

Human Generated Data

Title

The Warbler’s First Song (Hatsune), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 23 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

People

Artist: Reizei Tamehiro, Japanese 1450 - 1526

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, 1985.352.23.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-28

Text 100
Handwriting 99.9
Calligraphy 99.9

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

paper 98.7
vintage 97.6
retro 97.5
old 97.1
antique 96.1
document 95.9
desktop 95.5
texture 95.5
ancient 95.2
page 94.8
manuscript 94.5
text 93.5
art 92.7
dirty 91.6
parchment 91.4
letter 91.2
sepia pigment 90.2
pattern 89
calligraphy 88.9
design 87.6

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

map 45.8
vintage 42.3
old 41.9
representation 40.6
antique 39.9
sketch 37.8
drawing 36.2
journal 34.8
grunge 31.6
paper 31.4
retro 31.2
texture 24.4
atlas 23.4
envelope 22.1
page 21.4
art 21
sepia 20.5
geography 20.3
wallpaper 20
pattern 19.9
text 18.4
ancient 18.2
border 18.1
design 18
world 17.8
arabesque 17.4
navigation 17.4
frame 16.9
aged 16.3
dirty 16.3
travel 16.2
gold 15.7
card 15.5
parchment 15.4
floral 15.3
history 15.2
capital 15.2
decorative 15.1
manuscript 14.7
discovery 14.6
journey 14.2
globe 13.9
expedition 13.8
navigate 13.8
book 13.8
route 13.7
continent 13.6
direction 13.4
plan 13.3
planet 13.2
geographic 12.9
boundary 12.8
location 12.8
find 12.8
guide 12.7
position 12.7
road 12.7
style 12.6
tour 12.6
city 12.5
tourism 12.4
nation 12.3
country 11.9
grungy 11.4
path 11.4
document 11.2
worn 10.5
decoration 10.3
container 10.3
letter 10.1
element 9.9
backdrop 9.9
close 9.7
states 9.7
stained 9.6
scroll 9.5
symbol 9.4
sheet 9.4
swirl 9.2
note 9.2
historic 9.2
global 9.1
explore 8.8
closeup 8.8
graphic 8.8
torn 8.7
artistic 8.7
state 8.6
word 8.5
sign 8.3
silhouette 8.3
notebook 8.3
brown 8.1
detail 8.1
textured 7.9
education 7.8
rust 7.7
flower 7.7
rustic 7.7
write 7.5
ornate 7.3
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2018-02-09

text 92.5
calligraphy 85.8
font 83.5
art 69.3
paper 66.2
line 65.7
organism 61.8
artwork 58.8
illustration 56.1
history 50.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Envelope
Human face

Clarifai

Envelope 58.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

paintings art 96.1%
text visuals 3.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-09

a close up of a sign 88%
a sign on a wall 77%
close up of a sign 76.9%

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 yellow paper with writing in japanese and asian characters

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on yellowish paper. The calligraphy is written in flowing, elegant characters with bold, black ink. The writing is arranged in vertical lines, which is typical of traditional Japanese script. There is also decorative artwork along the top and right edges of the paper, featuring intricate designs that look like mythical creatures or dragons. The border is accentuated with a pattern of small dark dots, framing the text and the artwork.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image shows a piece of paper with Asian calligraphy, likely Japanese or Chinese. The calligraphy is black ink on a yellowish background, with the paper showing signs of aging. The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, which might indicate that this is a form of artistic or poetic writing.

At the top and bottom borders, there is a printed decorative pattern. The top pattern includes circular motifs and an intricate design that may suggest a stylized dragon or other traditional figures, while the bottom pattern contains a floral design with leaves and tendrils. These border designs add an ornamental frame to the calligraphy, emphasizing its aesthetic nature.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a piece of Japanese calligraphy on yellow or aged paper. The artwork features flowing black ink characters written in a cursive style, likely in hiragana or a mixed writing system. Along the top and right edges, there is a decorative border made up of small dots and swirling patterns. The border design includes cloud-like motifs and abstract decorative elements. The main text appears to be arranged in vertical columns, which is traditional for Japanese writing. The brushwork shows varying line weights and fluid strokes characteristic of East Asian calligraphy.

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

This appears to be a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy, likely Japanese, written on yellow or aged paper. The work features flowing black ink characters written vertically in a cursive style. Along the edges of the piece, there are decorative borders made up of dots and swooping, cloud-like patterns. The calligraphy shows the fluid, dynamic brushwork characteristic of this art form, with varying thicknesses in the strokes and an elegant, artistic arrangement of the characters on the page.

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

The image appears to be a calligraphic work featuring elegant black brushstrokes and designs against a warm yellow background. The brushwork forms intricate patterns and characters that seem to be in an Asian writing system, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The overall composition has a dynamic and artistic quality, with the brush strokes and lines creating a visually striking and expressive piece.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of yellowed paper with black calligraphy and intricate designs. The calligraphy is written in a flowing, cursive style, with some characters overlapping or connected to each other. The text appears to be written in Chinese or Japanese, but it is not clear what the exact meaning is.

On the right side of the paper, there is a decorative border featuring a series of dots and lines that resemble a pattern of waves or ripples. Above this border, there is a more intricate design that looks like a combination of flowers, leaves, and other organic shapes. The design is rendered in a delicate, hand-drawn style, with fine lines and subtle shading.

The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and refinement, suggesting that the paper may have been used for a formal or ceremonial purpose. The use of yellowed paper and traditional calligraphy techniques adds to the sense of age and authenticity, implying that the document may be an antique or a reproduction of an older work.

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

The image presents a piece of paper with a unique design, featuring a yellow background and intricate black calligraphy. The paper is adorned with a border at the top and right side, showcasing a pattern of dots and lines that resemble a decorative frame. The calligraphy is written in a flowing script, with each character carefully crafted to convey a sense of elegance and sophistication.

The overall design of the paper exudes a sense of cultural heritage and historical significance, suggesting that it may be a piece of traditional artwork or a document from an ancient civilization. The use of yellow as the background color adds a warm and inviting tone to the image, while the black calligraphy provides a striking contrast that draws the viewer's attention.

Upon closer inspection, the calligraphy appears to be written in a language that is unfamiliar to the viewer, adding to the mystery and intrigue of the image. The characters are carefully arranged to create a sense of balance and harmony, with each stroke of the brush seemingly deliberate and intentional.

Overall, the image presents a captivating and enigmatic scene that invites the viewer to explore its many layers of meaning and symbolism. Whether it is a piece of art, a historical document, or simply a beautiful design, the image is sure to leave a lasting impression on those who encounter it.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a traditional Japanese paper with calligraphy and decorative patterns. The paper has a beige background, and the calligraphy is written in black ink. The calligraphy text is written in a vertical format, with the characters arranged in a grid-like pattern. The decorative patterns are intricate and detailed, with a combination of floral and geometric designs. The image is a close-up view of the paper, showing the texture and details of the calligraphy and patterns.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image features a piece of paper that is possibly an old document or a piece of art. The paper is yellow and has a slightly aged appearance. It is adorned with black Chinese calligraphy. The calligraphy is written in a vertical format, with the characters arranged in columns. The calligraphy is surrounded by a decorative border that features intricate designs, including floral patterns and what appears to be a dragon motif.

Google Gemini

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image features a page from a Japanese manuscript or book. It contains black ink calligraphy on a light-yellow background.

Details:

  • Calligraphy: The main focus is the stylized calligraphy, arranged in vertical columns. The strokes are fluid and expressive, typical of Japanese calligraphy.

  • Border: A decorative border runs along the top and right edges of the page. The border features a pattern of alternating dots and a stylized dragon motif.

  • Color and Texture: The background is a solid light-yellow color. The ink is a matte black. The page looks like it may be made of paper or a thin, flexible material.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a detail from a piece of East Asian art, likely a page from a book or a scroll. It's characterized by its simple, elegant aesthetic, featuring calligraphy and decorative borders on a colored background.

Visual Elements:

  • Background: The dominant color is a warm, muted yellow, reminiscent of aged paper.
  • Calligraphy: Bold black calligraphy is the primary subject, forming a series of vertically oriented characters. The brushstrokes are confident and expressive, with variations in thickness and line quality. The characters are most likely of Japanese or Chinese origin.
  • Borders: A decorative border with a repeating pattern runs along the top and right edges of the image. The border design includes stylized dragon-like motifs or other symbolic forms.
  • Texture: The paper has a slightly textured surface, which is common in traditional East Asian art. This gives it a tactile feel.

Composition:

The calligraphy is the central focus. The border patterns frame the writing and create a sense of formality.

Style and Context:

The aesthetic suggests a traditional East Asian art style, potentially associated with a specific artistic period or school. The use of calligraphy, the decorative borders, and the paper hue point towards an older period in the style of Japanese or Chinese art.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on a yellowish, aged paper. The calligraphy is written in a cursive style, likely in the Japanese language, and appears to be a poem or a short passage. The characters are written in black ink and exhibit a flowing, artistic script.

The paper has a decorative border with intricate patterns, possibly depicting waves or clouds, which are typical in traditional Japanese art. The border is framed by a series of small, evenly spaced dots. The overall aesthetic suggests that this piece is a work of art, possibly from a historical period, reflecting the elegance and sophistication of Japanese calligraphy and design.

Qwen

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

The image depicts a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy written on it. The calligraphy is in a flowing, cursive style, and the characters are written in black ink. The paper has a decorative border along the top and right-hand side, featuring intricate, wave-like patterns and small dots. The overall appearance of the paper suggests it might be an old document or letter, given the style of the calligraphy and the design of the border. The background of the paper is a light yellowish color, which is typical for aged or antique documents.

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

This image depicts a piece of paper with handwritten Japanese text written in a vertical style, from top to bottom, which is traditional in Japanese writing. The text appears to be written in cursive, making it somewhat challenging to read.

The paper has a decorative border with a repeating pattern of small dots and stylized designs, possibly representing clouds or waves. The background of the paper has a subtle, intricate pattern that resembles traditional Japanese designs, possibly depicting dragons or other mythical creatures. The overall color of the paper is a light beige or yellowish hue, giving it an aged appearance.

Text analysis

Amazon

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