Human Generated Data

Title

The Cicada Shell (Utsusemi), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 3 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Date

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

People

Artist: Sanjōnishi Sanetaka, Japanese 1455 - 1537

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.3.B

Human Generated Data

Title

The Cicada Shell (Utsusemi), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 3 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

People

Artist: Sanjōnishi Sanetaka, Japanese 1455 - 1537

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, 1985.352.3.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-28

Text 100
Calligraphy 99.8
Handwriting 99.8
Rug 62.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

pattern 98.5
retro 98.4
vintage 98.2
design 97.9
desktop 97.9
art 97.8
abstract 97.1
decoration 97.1
texture 96.7
vector 96.1
wallpaper 95.8
illustration 95.1
paper 93.9
graphic 93.3
old 92.9
style 92.1
antique 91.3
floral 90.7
background 90.3
element 88.7

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

old 55.1
antique 55
map 53.9
vintage 46.5
grunge 41.8
texture 39
paper 36.9
wallpaper 35.3
envelope 34.7
atlas 34
sepia 27.3
aged 26.3
journal 25.5
dirty 25.4
pattern 24.7
retro 24.6
geography 24.1
world 24
art 22.4
border 21.7
representation 21.7
globe 21.4
navigation 21.2
planet 19.8
design 18.6
page 18.6
frame 18.5
continent 18.5
text 18.4
travel 18.3
ancient 18.2
direction 18.1
boundary 17.8
navigate 17.7
route 17.6
textured 17.6
discovery 17.6
parchment 17.3
gold 17.3
country 17.3
capital 17.1
material 17.1
canvas 17.1
nation 17.1
plan 17.1
floral 17
journey 17
detail 16.9
geographic 16.8
expedition 16.8
surface 16.8
location 16.7
manuscript 16.7
find 16.7
guide 16.7
position 16.6
road 16.3
document 15.8
backdrop 15.7
container 15.6
tour 15.5
brown 15.5
rust 15.4
backgrounds 15.4
grungy 15.2
path 15.2
city 15
tourism 14.9
flower 14.6
rough 14.6
torn 14.5
stain 14.4
decorative 14.2
letter 13.8
aging 13.4
worn 13.4
artistic 13.1
yellow 12.6
stained 12.5
state 12.5
effect 11.9
style 11.1
wall 11.1
drawing 11.1
earth 11
paint 10.9
explore 10.8
element 10.8
history 10.8
burnt 10.7
decay 10.6
obsolete 10.6
rusty 10.5
textures 10.4
empty 10.3
blank 10.3
close 10.3
note 10.1
artwork 10.1
color 10
states 9.7
structure 9.7
notebook 9.7
card 9.6
sheet 9.4
closeup 8.8
graphic 8.8
rustic 8.7
damaged 8.6
book 8.5
sign 8.3
global 8.2
smudged 7.9
handwriting 7.9
grime 7.8
mottled 7.8
leaf 7.8
crack 7.8
detailed 7.7
edge 7.7
plant 7.5
grain 7.4
historic 7.3

Google
created on 2023-10-30

Handwriting 91.6
Rectangle 89.1
Font 85.1
Art 80.5
Pattern 75.3
Drawing 70.9
Painting 70.8
Illustration 70.3
Visual arts 69.2
Paper 68.4
Writing 67.1
Paper product 65.2
Line art 64.4
Ink 58.2
Sketch 53.6
Number 52.9
Calligraphy 52.7
Artwork 51
Pedicel 50.6

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-30

text 98.2
drawing 97.4
handwriting 95
map 83.2
sketch 65.4
illustration 63.6
abstract 59.5
pattern 55.6
ink 50.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 62.6%

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 66%
paintings art 33.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-30

text 90.9%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a piece of paper with traditional Japanese calligraphy written on it. The paper appears to be a reddish-brown or tan color. The text is written in black ink with a free-flowing and cursive style, typical of Japanese calligraphy. The handwriting suggests it is sōsho (草書) or cursive script. At the top, there is a decorative border with intricate patterns, potentially resembling clouds or dragons, giving the paper an elegant and ornamental frame. The writing might be a poem, a letter, or a piece of literary writing exhibited in a traditional Japanese style.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is an image of a sheet of paper with black ink calligraphy in an Asian script, possibly Japanese or Chinese. The paper is yellowish with a distinct aged quality, suggesting that the document might be old or intended to look that way. Across the top and along the right side of the image, there are decorative borders featuring intricate patterns and what appears to be a dragon-like figure in a traditional Asian style. The main body of the text consists of characters that are fluid and somewhat erratic. These characters could be a form of cursive or artistic calligraphy. The artistry of the calligraphy indicates that the text may have been written by someone who has mastered the technique, allowing for expressive and exaggerated strokes. The overall appearance suggests that it may be a piece of ornamental writing or poetry, valued both for its content and its aesthetic form. Without the ability to read the script, the content of the text cannot be discerned from the image alone.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a page from a Japanese manuscript or calligraphy work. The image shows black Japanese calligraphy characters written vertically on a golden or yellowish background. Along the edges, there's a decorative border made up of small blue dots. On the right side, there's a thin vertical panel with some additional decorative elements or illustrations in a lighter, more sketchy style. The calligraphy appears to be written in a flowing, cursive style known as "sosho" or grass script, which is characterized by its fluid, connected strokes. The overall composition is elegant and shows the traditional Japanese aesthetic of combining text and decorative elements on a single page.

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

The image appears to be a work of Japanese calligraphy or sumi-e painting. It features a pattern of symbolic characters and brushstrokes against a warm yellow background. The brushwork is bold and expressive, conveying a sense of movement and dynamism. While the individual characters may have specific meanings in the Japanese writing system, without being able to identify them, I can only describe the overall aesthetic and visual qualities of the piece.

Meta Llama

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

This image showcases a piece of yellowed paper adorned with intricate black calligraphy and decorative elements. The calligraphy, written in a flowing script, is densely packed on the left side of the page, while the right side features a decorative border comprising dots and swirling patterns. The top of the page is embellished with a similar design, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the piece. The yellowed paper suggests that the artwork may be an antique or a reproduction of an older piece, imbuing it with a sense of history and cultural significance.

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

The image presents a piece of yellowed paper adorned with black calligraphy, featuring a mix of Chinese and Japanese characters. The paper's yellow hue suggests it is aged, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century. The calligraphy is intricate and varied, with some characters appearing more fluid and cursive, while others are more angular and block-like. The text is arranged in vertical columns, with some sections featuring decorative borders or motifs. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, with the calligraphy and paper working together to create a sense of cultural heritage and tradition.

Text analysis

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