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Title

The Safflower (Suetsumuhana), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 6 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Date

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

People

Artist: Son'ō Jugō, Japanese died 1514

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.6.B

Human Generated Data

Title

The Safflower (Suetsumuhana), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 6 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

People

Artist: Son'ō Jugō, Japanese died 1514

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, 1985.352.6.B

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-03-28

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

retro 98.1
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page 86.6
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Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

antique 56.1
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Google
created on 2023-10-30

Rectangle 88.4
Font 84.2
Wood 83.5
Art 81.1
Pattern 74.1
Tree 73.9
Illustration 68.3
Visual arts 67.3
Paper 66.2
Painting 65.8
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Microsoft
created on 2023-10-30

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abstract 67.9
pattern 62.2
painted 56

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Rug 74.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

text visuals 89.1%
paintings art 10.7%
food drinks 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-30

graffiti on the side of a building 71.4%
graffiti on a wall 71.3%
graffiti is on the side of a building 66.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a chinese calligraphyigraphy of calligraphy in a chinese language

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a book with chinese writing on it

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on an orange background. The calligraphy is written in dark black ink, and the characters are arranged vertically in a flowing, elegant script. The background is ornately decorated with a repeating pattern of stylized motifs and dots, adding a decorative border along the left and top edges of the image. The orange background has a textured, slightly weathered appearance, which complements the artistic presentation of the calligraphy. This type of artwork is a classic example of Asian calligraphy, where the aesthetics of the text are as important as the content itself.

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

This image depicts a sheet of traditional Japanese calligraphy on a vibrant orange background. The text is written in bold, flowing black brushstrokes, reflecting a skilled use of cursive script. The orange background features intricately patterned borders adorned with decorative motifs, including stylized dragons and other ornate designs. The overall aesthetic suggests a historical or cultural artifact, possibly a poem or formal correspondence, rendered with artistic finesse and attention to detail.

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

The image shows a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on an orange background. The text is written in a fluid and expressive style, characteristic of Japanese calligraphy. The characters are rendered in black ink, with varying thickness and brush strokes, creating a dynamic and visually appealing composition. Along the borders of the piece, there are intricate decorative patterns and embellishments, which add to the overall aesthetic. The patterns include what appear to be abstract and possibly mythical creatures. The orange background provides a strong contrast to the black ink, making the calligraphy stand out vividly.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image features what appears to be a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy. The artwork has been created on a paper or canvas with a warm, orange-red background. The calligraphy ink is black, which stands out against the vibrant background.

The style of the calligraphy is flowing and gestural, suggesting that it could be a form of cursive script, also known in Chinese as "grass" script or "running" script, where the characters are executed with quick, fluid strokes. This style often emphasizes movement and artistic expression over legibility, so unless one is familiar with this style, the characters might be difficult to decipher.

On the left and top margins of the paper, there is a detailed border decoration featuring repeating patterns, possibly of stylized clouds or floral elements, in a darker tone, which frame the calligraphy, adding to the overall aesthetic of the piece. The artwork gives an impression of traditional elegance and might be associated with literary or poetic content. However, without knowledge of the language and content, the specific meaning of the text cannot be determined.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy, written in black ink on an orange or vermillion-colored background. The text appears to be written in cursive script (草書/草书), which is a flowing, artistic style of Chinese or Japanese calligraphy. Along the edge of the image, there is a decorative border pattern consisting of dots and curved lines. The calligraphy shows dynamic brush strokes with varying thickness and intensity, demonstrating the artist's skill in handling the brush. The orange background appears to be aged or weathered, suggesting this might be a historical document or artwork.

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

This is a page of traditional East Asian calligraphy, featuring black cursive script characters written vertically on an orange or reddish-orange background. The calligraphy appears to be done in a flowing, graceful style characteristic of cursive script (草書/草书). Along the left side of the image, there is a decorative border pattern consisting of dots and swirling designs. The artwork demonstrates the fluid, artistic nature of brush calligraphy, where each character flows into the next in an elegant composition. The contrast between the dark ink and the warm orange background creates a striking visual effect typical of classical Asian calligraphic works.

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

This image appears to be a calligraphic artwork featuring flowing, expressive brushstrokes of Chinese or East Asian characters and symbols against an orange-toned background. The characters are written in a bold, dynamic style and seem to convey a sense of rhythm and movement. The overall composition has an abstract, artistic quality with the vibrant colors and gestural markings creating a visually striking effect. Without being able to identify any individuals, the image appears to be a contemplative and evocative work of calligraphic art.

Meta Llama

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

This image is a calligraphic artwork, likely a piece of Chinese calligraphy. The artwork features black ink characters on an orange background, with a decorative border at the top and along the left side. The characters are written in a flowing script, with some appearing to be cursive or stylized.

The background of the artwork is a vibrant orange color, which provides a striking contrast to the black ink used for the characters. The decorative border at the top and along the left side adds an extra layer of visual interest to the piece, with intricate patterns and designs that complement the calligraphy.

Overall, this image showcases a beautiful example of Chinese calligraphy, with its elegant script, vibrant colors, and decorative elements coming together to create a visually stunning piece of art.

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

The image is a Japanese-style calligraphy piece, likely from the Edo period (1603-1868), featuring a poem written in black ink on an orange-brown background with intricate designs. The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script, possibly in the style of Kanji or Hiragana. The background has a subtle texture and features a border with a repeating pattern of dots and lines, as well as a decorative design at the top and bottom. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, suggesting that the piece may have been created for a special occasion or as a gift.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy on an orange-colored background. The calligraphy is written in black ink and features flowing, cursive characters that suggest a poetic or literary theme. The characters are arranged in vertical columns, creating a structured yet dynamic composition. The background has a patterned design with a combination of dots and lines, adding texture and depth to the piece. The calligraphy appears to be a poem or a passage from a classic text, showcasing the artist's skill in both writing and composition.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a piece of paper or a scroll with text written in black ink on an orange background. The text appears to be in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese, and is written in a cursive style. The paper has a distinct texture, with visible fibers and a slightly uneven surface. The edges of the paper are slightly curled, suggesting that it has been rolled up for storage or transportation.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image based on your input:

The image shows a piece of Japanese calligraphy on an orange-red background. The calligraphy is written in elegant, flowing black characters. There are decorative borders along the top and left side with intricate patterns in gold and lighter orange. The overall impression is that of a traditional and artistic piece.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a close-up of a piece of what appears to be antique calligraphy or a manuscript. The text is written in Japanese or another East Asian language. It has a strong focus on the visual texture and artistic quality of the writing.

Specific Details:

  • Color and Texture: The background is a warm, reddish-orange color. The surface appears slightly aged or textured.
  • Calligraphy: Black ink is used for the script. The brushstrokes are bold, flowing, and expressive. The letters are not written in a regular or linear fashion, suggesting a focus on artistic style.
  • Decorative Elements: There are decorative borders or accents around the edge of the rectangle, adding visual interest.
  • Composition: The arrangement of the text is dense and compact, filling the majority of the frame. The writing itself is the primary visual element.
  • Style: The image is most likely a work of art or a fragment of a larger artwork.

In summary, the image is a high-resolution, visually engaging close-up of a calligraphy piece that emphasizes the beauty of the handwritten characters.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a piece of calligraphy art, likely of East Asian origin, given the style of the characters and the design elements. The background is predominantly a rich, warm orange-red hue, which gives the piece a vibrant and striking appearance. The calligraphy is written in black ink, featuring bold, fluid strokes that are characteristic of traditional East Asian calligraphy.

The characters are arranged in vertical columns, which is a common format for classical East Asian writing. The text appears to be written in a cursive script, which adds an artistic and expressive quality to the piece. The strokes vary in thickness, demonstrating the calligrapher's skill and control over the brush.

The borders of the artwork feature intricate patterns, possibly representing clouds or waves, which are common motifs in East Asian art. These patterns add a decorative element to the piece and frame the calligraphy beautifully. The overall composition is balanced and harmonious, reflecting the aesthetic principles often found in traditional East Asian art.

Qwen

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

The image displays a piece of calligraphy on a vibrant orange background. The background features a subtle, intricate border with a dotted pattern along the left edge and a floral or scroll-like design on the right. The calligraphy is written in a flowing, cursive style, possibly in Japanese or Chinese characters, and is executed in black ink. The text is arranged in a vertical column, and the strokes of the writing are bold and expressive, suggesting it might be a work of traditional or artistic handwriting. The overall composition has a dynamic and fluid appearance, with the characters appearing to interact with the background patterns.

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

This is an image of a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy, known as "shodo." The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, which is characteristic of certain forms of Japanese calligraphy. The script is written in black ink on a warm-toned background, possibly a reddish-brown or orange hue, which gives the piece a sense of warmth and age.

The background features a subtle, decorative pattern, likely made up of repeating floral or geometric motifs, which adds an element of elegance and complexity to the overall design. This pattern is more visible in the upper left corner and along the edges, where it appears to be framed by a border of small, evenly spaced dots.

The calligraphy itself is arranged in vertical lines, as is traditional in Japanese writing, with each character carefully formed and flowing into the next. The characters themselves are complex and intricate, suggesting that the text may be a poem or a passage of prose, possibly with a literary or philosophical theme.

Overall, this image is a striking example of traditional Japanese art and calligraphy, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the Japanese language and the skill of the calligrapher.

Text analysis

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Google

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