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Human Generated Data

Title

The Broom Tree (Hahakigi), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 2 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, 1985.352.2.B

Human Generated Data

Title

The Broom Tree (Hahakigi), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 2 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, 1985.352.2.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-28

Text 99.2
Handwriting 84.7
Calligraphy 71.9

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

retro 98.7
vintage 98.3
decoration 97.8
design 97.5
pattern 97.5
desktop 97.4
art 97
antique 96
ornate 94.7
texture 94.4
vector 94.3
style 93.9
illustration 93.6
abstract 93.5
paper 93.2
old 93.1
picture frame 91.3
floral 91
calligraphy 90.8
classic 90.1

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

lace 41.7
texture 41.7
arabesque 40.6
pattern 39.7
retro 33.6
design 31.5
vintage 30.6
old 28.6
grunge 27.3
antique 27.1
art 26.2
decoration 26.1
wallpaper 26.1
floral 25.5
ornament 22.4
paper 22
embroidery 20.4
style 19.3
frame 19.3
flower 19.2
decorative 19.2
ancient 18.2
border 18.1
dirty 18.1
decor 17.7
textured 17.5
graphic 17.5
rough 17.3
aged 17.2
fabric 16.7
backgrounds 16.2
surface 15.9
element 15.7
backdrop 15.7
leaf 15.6
paint 15.4
material 14.3
color 13.9
blank 13.7
stucco 13.6
shape 13.4
scroll 12.4
swirl 12
ornate 11.9
ornamental 11.4
textile 11.4
canvas 11.4
curve 11.4
detail 11.3
plant 11.2
wall 11.1
brown 11
natural 10.7
seamless 10.5
close 10.3
cover 10.2
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card 9.7
drawing 9.6
old fashioned 9.5
elegant 9.4
line 9.4
book 9.4
greeting 9.3
cotton 9.3
fashion 9.1
black 9
damask 9
curl 8.6
structure 8.6
elements 8.4
letter 8.3
binder 8.2
water 8
glass 7.8
scrapbook 7.8
invitation 7.7
stained 7.7
stain 7.7
worn 7.6
rusty 7.6
grungy 7.6
textures 7.6
silhouette 7.5
page 7.4
closeup 7.4
foliage 7.4
wedding 7.4
light 7.4
reflection 7.3
tile 7.3
drop 7.3
holiday 7.2
cool 7.1
creative 7.1

Google
created on 2023-10-30

Handwriting 89.1
Rectangle 87
Font 83.2
Art 77.3
Pattern 71.3
Paper 67.3
Paper product 63.1
Creative arts 62.8
Visual arts 61.6
Linens 61.2
Ink 57.4
Needlework 56.6
Woven fabric 54.8
Writing 52.8
Calligraphy 51.3
Document 50

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-30

handwriting 99.2
text 97.7
art 93.3
drawing 85.9
ink 73
abstract 70.8
illustration 68.3
design 57.3
pattern 54.9
stone 7.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Envelope
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Rug 61.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

text visuals 99.4%
paintings art 0.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-30

text 65.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a japanese manuscript with writing on the front and back

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

a photograph of a chinese writing on a blue background

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a piece of paper featuring Japanese calligraphy written in black ink on a blue background. The calligraphy is oriented vertically, which is traditional in Japanese writing. Surrounding the text are decorative illustrations of stylized dragons, intricately drawn in darker ink. There is a horizontal dragon motif at the top, accompanied by a vertical dragon illustration on the left side, both enclosed in dotted borders. The artwork combines elements of traditional calligraphy with decorative art typical of East Asian aesthetics.

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

This image depicts a piece of calligraphy on blue paper with ornate decorative borders featuring dragon motifs. The dragons are stylized, with swirling lines and intricate details, and appear along the top and left sides of the image, surrounded by dotted patterns. The center of the image contains black, flowing handwritten text in a traditional Japanese calligraphic style. The text is written vertically, with elegant, smooth strokes varying in thickness. The overall aesthetic blends artistic embellishments with refined calligraphy, showcasing a fusion of art and writing.

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

The image appears to be a piece of traditional East Asian art, featuring calligraphy on a blue background. The script is written in black ink and flows vertically down the page, which is typical of traditional East Asian writing. On the left side and top border of the image, there are intricate, decorative designs resembling mythical creatures—possibly dragons—crafted in a stylized manner. The creatures are drawn in a continuous line art style, adorned with dots and flowing lines, which complements the elegance of the calligraphy. The overall aesthetic is one of historical and cultural significance, likely representative of traditional Japanese or Chinese art.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image displays an artwork comprising a background of a tranquil blue-color paper with decorative borders and Asian-style calligraphy. The upper and left borders are adorned with intricate, symmetrical dragon motifs executed in white with delicate line work that suggests traditional Asian artistic design.

The main feature of the image is the fluid, black ink calligraphy that occupies the central and right portions of the paper. The brushstrokes are varied in thickness and intensity, showing a skilled hand and a lively, dynamic calligraphy style typical of East Asian (possibly Chinese or Japanese) script.

The composition suggests it might be a poem, a literary piece, or a calligraphic practice sheet. The artwork embodies cultural aesthetics and suggests a fusion of literary and visual artistry. It is important to note, though, that without the ability to read the text, the specific content and meaning of the writing cannot be discerned from just the visual information.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a traditional Japanese calligraphy piece written on light blue paper. The work features flowing black Japanese characters written in a cursive style (likely hiragana), arranged vertically as is traditional in Japanese writing. The page has decorative borders with intricate cloud-like or floral patterns along the edges, created with dots and flowing lines. The overall aesthetic is very elegant and characteristic of classical Japanese manuscript art and calligraphy.

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

This appears to be a traditional Japanese or Chinese calligraphy piece on blue paper. The artwork features elegant black brushstrokes of calligraphic text arranged vertically on the right side. Along the left and top edges, there are decorative borders containing intricate dragon designs with curling bodies, scales, and flowing elements. The dragons are rendered in a linear style with dots and curved lines. The overall composition has a balanced, artistic quality typical of East Asian calligraphy and manuscript decoration. The blue paper gives the piece a serene, ethereal quality while the black ink creates bold contrast against this background.

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

This image appears to contain a decorative border surrounding text written in an East Asian script, likely Chinese or Japanese. The border features intricate, curving patterns and shapes that resemble organic forms like vines or waves. The text inside the border seems to be hand-written and arranged in vertical columns, though I cannot decipher the specific meaning or content of the text. The overall aesthetic suggests this is some kind of traditional or calligraphic artwork, though I cannot identify any specific individuals or provide further details about the image's subject matter or creator.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of paper with a light blue hue, featuring a decorative border and Japanese calligraphy. The border is adorned with intricate designs, including a dragon motif at the top and a floral pattern on the left side. The calligraphy is written in black ink and appears to be a poem or passage from a literary work.

The overall aesthetic of the image suggests that it may be a page from an ancient Japanese manuscript or a reproduction of such a document. The use of traditional calligraphy and decorative elements adds to the cultural and historical significance of the image.

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

The image appears to be a piece of Japanese art, likely a scroll or paper with calligraphy and illustrations. The background is a light blue-green color, which is reminiscent of traditional Japanese paper or washi.

On the left side of the image, there is an illustration of a dragon or serpent-like creature with its body coiled around a tree or branch. The creature has scales and flames coming out of its mouth, and it appears to be surrounded by clouds or mist. The illustration is done in a simple yet elegant style, with bold lines and minimal details.

In the center of the image, there are several lines of Japanese calligraphy written in black ink. The text appears to be a poem or a passage from a literary work, but it is not legible due to the low resolution of the image. The calligraphy is done in a flowing, cursive style, with each line of text flowing into the next.

On the right side of the image, there is another illustration of a dragon or serpent-like creature, similar to the one on the left. However, this creature appears to be more stylized and abstract, with fewer details and a more simplified design.

Overall, the image suggests that it may be a piece of traditional Japanese art, possibly from the Edo period (1603-1868) or earlier. The use of dragons and serpents as motifs is common in Japanese art, and the calligraphy and illustrations suggest a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a traditional Japanese document with a blue background. The document appears to be a handwritten piece of calligraphy, with the text written in black ink. The calligraphy is surrounded by intricate black and white designs, including a dragon-like creature on the left side and a cloud-like pattern at the top. The text is written in a cursive style, with some characters larger than others, and includes Japanese characters and numbers. The document has a worn appearance, with some areas showing signs of aging or wear.

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

The image features a piece of paper with a blue background and black writing. The writing is in Japanese, and it appears to be a poem or a piece of prose. The writing is done in a cursive style, and the characters are arranged in a vertical format. The paper has a decorative border on the top and bottom, featuring a dragon design. The dragon is depicted in a stylized manner, with its body coiled and its head facing to the right.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a light blue rectangular background with traditional Japanese text in black ink. The text is handwritten, with varying stroke thickness and forms.

The left side of the rectangle features a vertical border with dragon motifs. The top border features a dragon motif as well, along with an edge of circular points that continue down the vertical edge.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a page from a traditional East Asian art form, likely a book or a scroll. It is a blend of calligraphy, decorative elements, and a background color.

Key Features:

  • Color and Texture: The background is a pale teal/blue. There's evidence of the paper's texture and some signs of wear, giving it an aged feel.
  • Calligraphy: The most prominent feature is the black calligraphy. The brushstrokes are fluid and expressive, and likely represent a poem or a passage in an East Asian language (e.g., Japanese, Korean, or Chinese).
  • Decorative Elements: The borders have illustrations of dragons. The overall design suggests that it is an image from a work that combines text and art.

Overall Interpretation:

The artwork appears to be a fusion of calligraphy and decorative elements. The dragon motifs add a cultural significance, characteristic of East Asian art. It’s likely an element from a historical document, and is in good condition, suggesting that it has been preserved.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image appears to be a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy and art. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Background and Border:

    • The background is a light blue color with a textured appearance.
    • There is a decorative border along the top and left sides of the image. This border features intricate designs, likely depicting stylized dragons or mythical creatures, which are common motifs in East Asian art.
  2. Calligraphy:

    • The central part of the image contains black ink calligraphy. The characters are written in a cursive style, which is characteristic of traditional East Asian calligraphy.
    • The calligraphy is arranged in vertical columns, typical of classical Chinese, Japanese, or Korean writing.
    • The characters vary in size and style, indicating a dynamic and expressive writing style.
  3. Artistic Style:

    • The overall style suggests a blend of artistic and literary traditions, likely from a historical period.
    • The use of dragons in the border design suggests cultural significance, as dragons are often associated with power, strength, and good fortune in East Asian cultures.
  4. Condition:

    • The image shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and wear visible on the paper. This indicates that it might be an old document or artwork.

This piece likely serves both aesthetic and literary purposes, combining visual art with the art of writing.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a page from a document or a book, featuring a traditional East Asian design. The background is a light blue color with a textured pattern. At the top of the page, there is a decorative border with wave-like designs and stylized elements that resemble dragons or mythical creatures, which are often used in East Asian art to convey strength and dynamism.

The page is divided into sections by dotted borders and contains handwritten text in what seems to be Japanese calligraphy. The script is vertical and appears to be written in black ink, flowing in an elegant and artistic manner. The content of the text is not legible in this format, but it is written in a cursive style typical of traditional East Asian calligraphy.

On the left side of the page, there is a vertical design that includes a stylized figure with a headdress, possibly a mythical creature or a deity, which is part of the decorative theme of the page. The overall appearance suggests that this might be a page from a historical or cultural document, possibly related to art, literature, or folklore. The design elements and calligraphy indicate a high level of artistic craftsmanship.

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

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese writing or calligraphy piece on a light blue paper. The text is written in black ink using Japanese characters, likely in a cursive or semi-cursive style known as "sōsho" or "gyōsho." The characters are arranged vertically, as is traditional in Japanese writing.

The paper has decorative borders on the top and left side. The top border features a cloud-like design with a pattern of small dots. The left border has a more intricate design that resembles a stylized dragon or serpent, also with a pattern of small dots. The overall aesthetic suggests that this could be a piece of formal or ceremonial writing, possibly a letter, poem, or a piece of literature. The light blue color of the paper and the black ink give it a serene and elegant appearance.

Text analysis

Amazon

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15

Google

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BOO
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わくわか
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