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Human Generated Data

Title

The Paulownia Pavilion (Kiritsubo), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 1 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Date

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

People

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

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.1.B

Human Generated Data

Title

The Paulownia Pavilion (Kiritsubo), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 1 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

People

Artist: Fushimi no miya Kunitaka shinnō, 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, 1985.352.1.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-28

Text 100
Handwriting 99.1
Calligraphy 99.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

retro 97.7
vintage 97.5
paper 96.3
old 95.8
texture 95.6
desktop 95.5
art 95
pattern 93.9
antique 93.4
abstract 91.6
ancient 91
design 90.7
wear 89.5
page 89.1
manuscript 88.1
parchment 86.8
painting 86.4
dirty 86
color 85.5
decoration 84.9

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

old 46
texture 45.9
grunge 43.5
antique 42.1
vintage 38.2
aged 37.2
paper 31.4
menu 31.3
material 29.5
wallpaper 29.1
binding 28.4
pattern 26.7
dirty 26.2
retro 25.4
fare 25.2
rust 23.2
stain 23.1
parchment 22.1
envelope 21.9
frame 21.7
art 21.5
design 21.4
surface 21.2
textured 21.1
rusty 21
border 20.8
ancient 20.8
worn 20.1
rough 20.1
damaged 20.1
decay 19.3
canvas 19
journal 18.8
brown 18.4
weathered 18.1
wall 18
backgrounds 17.9
detail 17.7
grungy 17.1
page 16.7
document 16.7
torn 16.5
empty 16.3
aging 16.3
text 15.7
blank 15.4
paint 15.4
floral 15.3
mottled 14.6
stained 14.4
sheet 14.1
structure 14.1
yellow 13.9
flower 13.9
grime 13.7
obsolete 13.4
backdrop 13.2
color 12.8
food 12.8
manuscript 12.7
fracture 12.7
edge 12.5
spot 12.5
graphic 12.4
map 12.4
textures 12.3
artistic 12.2
metal 12.1
grain 12
letter 11.9
decorative 11.7
burnt 11.7
messy 11.6
detailed 11.6
container 11.4
effect 11
element 10.8
ragged 10.7
sign 10.5
ant 10.3
artwork 10.1
rusted 9.8
sepia 9.7
crumpled 9.7
crack 9.7
cardboard 9.6
iron 9.3
book 9.3
board 9.3
metallic 9.2
note 9.2
historic 9.2
plant 9
style 8.9
painterly 8.9
smudged 8.9
burst 8.8
stains 8.8
atlas 8.7
rustic 8.6
drawing 8.6
leaf 8.6
natural 8
stucco 8
steel 8
crease 7.8
travel 7.8
card 7.6
insect 7.6
decoration 7.5
globe 7.4
gold 7.4
history 7.2

Google
created on 2023-10-30

Handwriting 91.5
Font 83.5
Rectangle 82.9
Art 77.1
Paper 58.7
Writing 57.5
Paper product 55.1

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-30

building 99.8
text 99.3
handwriting 99.1
abstract 98
outdoor 94.3
drawing 92.6
graffiti 91.3
art 61
texture 55.2
painted 45.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Book
Human nose

AWS Rekognition

Rug 82.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

text visuals 53.1%
paintings art 46.4%
nature landscape 0.2%
streetview architecture 0.2%
interior objects 0.1%
food drinks 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-30

graffiti on the side of a building 73.3%
graffiti on a wall 73.2%
graffiti is on the side of a building 68.7%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a chinese text on an orange paper with writing in chinese

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a chinese writing on a book with chinese writing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-24

The image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on a decorative background. The background is primarily a vibrant orange color with intricate border designs that include motifs resembling dragons and clouds, rendered in a lighter orange or gold hue. The calligraphy is written vertically in elegant, flowing black ink, which contrasts with the bright orange background. The text consists of multiple columns, each written in a cursive script style typical of classical Japanese calligraphy. There are noticeable signs of wear and weathering on the surface, with some fading and a few scratches or marks present. Overall, the piece combines artistic design elements with classical Japanese writing, likely reflecting a historical or cultural theme.

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

This image shows a vibrant and ornate Japanese calligraphy artwork. The background is a striking orange with intricate decorative patterns, including swirling dragon motifs incorporated within golden bands. The text is rendered in elegant black ink using traditional Japanese brushstrokes, flowing in a vertical format with the characteristic organic strokes of calligraphy. The decorative embellishments, such as golden dots and detailed ornamentation, enhance the visual harmony of the composition. Though some natural wear is evident, including small scratches, the piece maintains a rich and refined aesthetic. The image likely belongs to an old manuscript or art piece, carrying historical and cultural significance.

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

The image is of a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The background is a vivid orange with a decorative design element featuring a dragon motif near the top of the page. The calligraphy is written vertically in flowing black ink, and the strokes of the characters are dense and expressive. The design and the style of calligraphy suggest a historical and artistic value, likely from a classical Japanese poetry or literary text. The borders of the paper are slightly worn, indicating its age. The overall composition merges both artistry and textual content, creating a visually engaging piece.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image shows a bright orange surface with black calligraphic text running down the center, appearing to be Asian script, possibly Chinese or Japanese. Along the top and right edge, there is a formal decorative border in a slightly darker orange tone. On the right edge of the page, there is a detailed geometric border, also in orange with intricate patterns that look perforated or dotted. The calligraphy itself is fluid with distinct brush strokes, displaying the unique style and flair of the calligrapher's hand. The orange background has a slightly worn look, with some white scuff marks which might indicate age or handling.

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 written in cursive script (likely hiragana or cursive kanji) on an orange or terracotta-colored background. The text is written in black ink in vertical columns reading from right to left, which is traditional for Japanese writing. The background has a decorative border pattern of dots or small circles along one edge. The calligraphy appears to be executed in a flowing, artistic style characteristic of Japanese handwriting traditions. The orange color of the background and the style of the writing suggests this might be from a historical document or artistic piece, possibly from a letter, poem, or literary work.

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

This appears to be a piece of Japanese calligraphy written in cursive script (known as 草書 or sōsho) on an orange or vermillion colored background. The text is written vertically in black ink, with several columns of flowing, graceful characters. The edges of the piece are decorated with a dotted border pattern in what appears to be a greenish color. The calligraphy demonstrates the characteristic fluid, abbreviated forms of cursive script, where the characters flow into each other in an artistic manner. The orange background shows some signs of age or weathering, particularly around the edges.

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

The image appears to be a piece of abstract artwork, featuring a vibrant orange background with black calligraphic or brush-like markings. The markings seem to be a series of characters or symbols that resemble Asian or Eastern language scripts. The composition is dynamic, with the markings creating a sense of movement and energy across the canvas. The overall effect is one of abstract expression and artistic experimentation with language and form.

Meta Llama

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

This image appears to be a piece of artwork featuring Chinese calligraphy on an orange background. The calligraphy is written in black ink and features a mix of bold and delicate strokes, with some characters overlapping or blending together. The text is arranged in a vertical column, with some characters extending beyond the edges of the paper.

The background of the artwork is a vibrant orange color, which provides a striking contrast to the black ink used for the calligraphy. The paper itself appears to be aged, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as creases, tears, and discoloration. This suggests that the artwork may be an antique or a reproduction of an older piece.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate example of Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the artist's skill and attention to detail. The use of bold and delicate strokes creates a sense of movement and energy, while the aged paper adds a sense of history and authenticity to the piece.

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

The image depicts a piece of Japanese calligraphy, written in black ink on an orange-brown background. The text is written in a flowing, cursive script, with some characters appearing to be written in a more formal or traditional style. The background of the image features a subtle border of gold accents, adding a touch of elegance to the overall design.

The text itself appears to be a poem or passage of some kind, with the characters arranged in a vertical column down the center of the page. The writing is intricate and detailed, with each character carefully crafted to convey a sense of beauty and refinement.

Overall, the image presents a serene and contemplative atmosphere, inviting the viewer to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship that has gone into creating this piece of Japanese calligraphy.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy on it. The calligraphy is written in black ink on an orange background. The text is written in a cursive style, with some characters overlapping and forming a flowing pattern. The background has a decorative pattern of small dots and lines, possibly representing a traditional Japanese design. The paper appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and creases.

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

The image depicts a piece of paper with writing on it. The paper is orange in color and appears to be old, as it has some stains and marks on it. The writing is in a foreign language, possibly Japanese or Chinese, and is written in black ink. The writing is in a cursive style, with some characters overlapping each other. The paper has a border around it, which is also in black ink.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is of a page of calligraphy on a burnt orange background. The style suggests a work from East Asia, likely Japan or China, and it appears to be aged or possibly an antique. The image has signs of wear and tear, with scratches or cracks across the surface.

Composition and Details:

  • Color: The dominant color is a rich, burnt orange. The calligraphy is in black ink. There are decorative borders in gold that frame the text.
  • Calligraphy: The primary focus is the black calligraphy, which is the main subject. The characters are vertically arranged and appear to be written in a flowing and expressive style. The style suggests that it could be Japanese or Chinese calligraphy.
  • Borders: Decorative borders frame the orange central area where the text is. The borders have a gold and darker brown details.
  • Texture and Condition: The paper has a somewhat aged look. It has light cracks or tears across its surface.

Overall Context:

This image is likely a piece of traditional calligraphy, possibly a fragment from a larger artwork or a page from a book. It represents the beauty and skill of traditional East Asian calligraphy and art.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image features a vertically oriented rectangular background of orange paper. Calligraphic text in black ink is arranged vertically across the surface. The text appears to be Japanese calligraphy.

The paper has a decorative border. There's a top border made of alternating dots and wave patterns. The right border appears to be similar, featuring dots and vertical lines. The overall image has a slightly aged or textured appearance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a piece of calligraphy art on an orange background. The calligraphy is written in an elegant, cursive script, which appears to be in Japanese. The text is arranged vertically and seems to be a poem or a passage from a classical work. The characters are written in black ink and vary in size and style, giving the piece a dynamic and expressive quality.

The background features a decorative border with intricate patterns, possibly depicting clouds or waves, which adds an artistic touch to the overall design. The border is adorned with small, evenly spaced dots, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the piece. The paper or material on which the calligraphy is written has a slightly textured appearance, adding depth and character to the artwork. The overall composition is balanced and visually appealing, showcasing the beauty of traditional calligraphy.

Qwen

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

This image appears to be a traditional piece of Japanese calligraphy on a vibrant orange background. The background is decorated with intricate, stylized patterns, possibly representing foliage or other traditional designs, in a lighter greenish hue. The calligraphy is written in black ink and uses the 篆書 (kaisho) style, which is characterized by its formal and elegant appearance. The text is written in vertical columns, which is also typical of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The overall composition suggests that this could be an artistic or cultural piece, possibly a document, a scroll, or a piece of artwork meant to display the beauty of the Japanese language and calligraphy.

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

The image is a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy, written in cursive script (grass script or "sōsho"). The text is written in vertical columns from right to left, which is the traditional style of Japanese writing. The background is an orange-brown color with decorative patterns, including vertical dotted lines and ornate floral designs on the sides. The calligraphy appears to be on a piece of paper or fabric that has some wear and tear, indicating its age and historical value. The overall aesthetic suggests it could be a classical work of literature, poetry, or a letter from a historical period in Japan.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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