Human Generated Data

Title

Illustrated Book of Puns on Birds and Other Subjects (Ehon ki ni tori)

Date

Mid Edo period, 1755

People

-

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.550

Human Generated Data

Title

Illustrated Book of Puns on Birds and Other Subjects (Ehon ki ni tori)

Date

Mid Edo period, 1755

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.550

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 99.9
Diary 98
Page 87.2
Animal 66.5
Handwriting 58.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

document 99.5
paper 99.3
page 98.7
book bindings 97.8
manuscript 96.6
text 96.1
calligraphy 95.4
poetry 94.3
vintage 93.5
writing 93.4
diary 93.3
book 92.4
education 91.5
old 90.7
note 90.6
letter 90.2
calendar 89.1
notebook 88.6
retro 87.7
nostalgia 86.9

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

journal 100
paper 55
old 48.8
vintage 47.2
grunge 46
antique 38.1
retro 36.1
book 34.3
texture 33.4
ancient 32.9
page 32.5
aged 29.9
blank 27.5
empty 26.7
document 24.2
dirty 23.5
brown 22.9
frame 21.7
sheet 20.7
art 20.2
parchment 20.2
border 19.9
design 19.7
manuscript 18.6
diary 17.6
text 17.5
material 17
sepia 16.5
historic 16.5
open 16.2
stained 15.4
wallpaper 14.6
damaged 14.3
yellow 13.9
ragged 13.7
notebook 13.4
history 13.4
grungy 13.3
backdrop 13.2
textured 13.2
pattern 13
note 12.9
letter 12.9
broad 12.8
shabby 12.8
pages 12.7
stains 12.7
scrapbook 12.6
rusty 12.4
cover 12
rough 11.9
graphic 11.7
write 11.3
space 10.9
burnt 10.7
envelope 10.7
torn 10.7
card 10.2
gold 9.9
album 9.7
crumpled 9.7
memory 9.7
style 9.7
spot 9.6
worn 9.6
weathered 9.5
plan 9.5
map 9.5
grain 9.2
faded 8.8
decay 8.7
cardboard 8.7
business 8.5
decorative 8.4
music 8.1
tattered 7.9
structure 7.8
grime 7.8
tracery 7.8
fracture 7.8
wall 7.7
aging 7.7
canvas 7.6
element 7.5
drawing 7.4
container 7.2

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Text 88.1
Calligraphy 76.3
Handwriting 66
Diary 64
Paper 61.1
Book 50.7
Paper product 50.3
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

handwriting 99.6
text 93.8
letter 89
drawing 69.5
sketch 51.8
calligraphy 51.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book
Bird

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Book 100%

AWS Rekognition

Bird 66.5%

Clarifai

Book 98.4%

Clarifai

Book 34.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

text visuals 76.9%
paintings art 22.3%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a page from a book of drawings.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a book with a drawing of a man in a hat

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-21

The image shows an opened book or manuscript with pages that display both text and illustrations. On the left page, there is a large illustration composed of several elements: a bird in flight near the upper edge, a piece of cloth or banner draped over some structure, and a plant or collection of leaves. These graphical elements are accompanied by vertical text segments in a script that appears to be Japanese, given the style of the characters.

The right page shows a dense collection of handwritten text in vertical lines, consistent with traditional Japanese writing styles. The characters are written in a flowing, cursive script — possibly a form of shodo, which is a type of traditional Japanese calligraphy.

The paper looks aged with some discoloration, suggesting that the book is quite old or at least made to appear that way. Overall, the image gives an impression of an antique Japanese text, possibly a work of literature, poetry, or even a religious manuscript.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-21

This image depicts an open book or manuscript with Japanese text on both visible pages. The text appears to be written in a traditional vertical format and includes both Kanji and Kana characters. The left page features an illustration in the top left corner, which includes an image of a crane, a traditional New Year's decoration called "kadomatsu," and what looks like a ribbon or banner. The text and illustration suggest that the content may be related to traditional Japanese customs or celebrations, possibly New Year's, given the presence of the kadomatsu. The paper shows some signs of wear and age, indicating that this book might be an old or historical document.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be a spread from an old Japanese book or manuscript. On the left page, there is a simple line drawing of what looks like a ceremonial sake container or vessel with decorative elements, including what appears to be a pine branch and a bird in flight. The pages contain Japanese calligraphy in a flowing, cursive style (likely hiragana or cursive kanji). The book appears to be aged, with some yellowing of the pages and slight wear visible at the edges. The text and illustrations are contained within simple rectangular frames on each page.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-21

The image appears to be a page from an old Japanese book or manuscript. It contains handwritten Japanese text as well as several drawings or sketches. The left page depicts some abstract, geometric shapes and figures, while the right page contains more calligraphic Japanese writing. The overall impression is of a historical, textual and visual document, though I cannot identify or name any individuals that may be depicted.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-21

This appears to be a spread from an old Japanese book or manuscript. The left page contains an illustration of what looks like a small bird or crane in flight at the top, and below that is a drawing of what appears to be some kind of container or vessel with decorative elements. Both pages contain Japanese calligraphy text written in a flowing, artistic style. The book appears to be quite aged, with some yellowing of the pages, and has black border lines framing the content on each page. The writing style suggests this might be from a classical Japanese text, possibly poetry or literature.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

The image presents an open, aged book with Japanese writing and illustrations on its pages. The book's pages are yellowed and worn, indicating its age.

  • Left Page
    • Features a simple line drawing of a bird in flight.
    • The bird is depicted in a minimalist style, with minimal details.
    • A plant or branch is visible behind the bird.
  • Right Page
    • Contains Japanese writing in a calligraphic style.
    • The text is written vertically, with each line flowing into the next.
    • The writing appears to be a poem or passage of text.
  • Overall
    • The book's pages are yellowed and worn, suggesting it is an old or antique item.
    • The Japanese writing and illustrations add to the book's cultural and historical significance.
    • The image provides a glimpse into the book's contents and aesthetic appeal.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

This image is a photograph of an open, old book with Japanese writing and illustrations. The book is open to two pages, with the left page featuring a drawing of a bird flying while holding a scroll in its beak. The bird is positioned above a stack of three scrolls, each adorned with a ribbon tied around it. The right page contains Japanese calligraphy written in black ink.

The book's pages are yellowed and worn, indicating its age. The background of the image is solid black, suggesting that the book was photographed against a dark surface or edited to remove any distractions. Overall, the image presents a unique and intriguing glimpse into an ancient Japanese manuscript.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

An open book with Japanese writing is placed on a black surface. The book has a white cover with a black border. The book is open to two pages, and the left page has a drawing of a bird with a ribbon tied around its neck. The right page has Japanese writing. The pages are folded, and the book is slightly tilted. The book has a worn and aged look.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image shows an open book with two pages. The book is placed on a black surface, and the pages are slightly curled. The book is written in Japanese, and the pages are filled with Japanese characters. The page on the left has a drawing of a bird carrying a book, along with some Japanese text. The page on the right has more Japanese text. The book appears to be old, with some wear and tear.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows an open book with two pages. The pages have a yellowish tint, suggesting they are old. Each page has a rectangular frame drawn around the text and illustrations.

The left page contains a drawing. A simple illustration of a bird in flight is in the upper left corner. Below the bird is a layered object with an abstract design of a ball topped with decorative items.

The right page is filled with handwritten Japanese text. The script is done in a calligraphic style with vertical columns of text. The text appears dense and continuous within the rectangular frame.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows an open book, likely an antique manuscript or a hand-drawn book. Both pages are visible and filled with what appears to be handwritten text in an East Asian script, possibly Japanese or Chinese. The script is in elegant brushstrokes, and the writing style is traditional.

On the left page, there is a drawing or illustration. It includes a stylized bird in flight, composed of simple shapes, and a tiered cake or structure that appears to be decorated with greenery, a round object, and a flowing ribbon. The illustration is likely part of the text or commentary accompanying the text on the right page. The paper appears aged, with slight discoloration and imperfections, which adds to its antique feel. The book's binding is also visible along the right edge.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows an open book with handwritten text and illustrations. The book appears to be in Japanese, featuring traditional vertical writing from right to left.

On the left page:

  • There is an illustration of a bird flying above a stack of books. The bird is depicted with outstretched wings and a long tail.
  • The stack of books is drawn with several volumes, each with a visible spine.
  • Next to the illustration, there is a vertical column of handwritten Japanese text.

On the right page:

  • The page is filled with handwritten Japanese text, arranged in vertical columns.
  • The text appears to be written in a traditional calligraphy style, with varying thickness and fluidity in the strokes.

The overall appearance of the book suggests it might be an old or historical document, possibly a literary work, a diary, or a manuscript. The illustrations and text indicate a blend of artistic and literary content.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image shows the open pages of an old book. The left page features a simple illustration of a bird perched on a stack of books. The bird appears to be holding a quill in its beak, suggesting a theme of reading or writing. Below the illustration, there is text written in what looks like Japanese calligraphy, arranged in vertical columns.

The right page consists entirely of more Japanese calligraphy, written in a flowing, cursive style. The text is divided into rectangular sections by black lines, which likely serve to organize different segments of the text or perhaps indicate different topics. The overall appearance of the book suggests that it might be a traditional Japanese calligraphic work or a personal diary, given the informal style of writing and the decorative illustration.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image shows an open book with traditional East Asian calligraphy and illustrations. The left page contains a simple, sketched illustration of a bird perched on a stack of books, with a plant or tree branch nearby. The right page is filled with vertical lines of cursive handwriting in what appears to be Japanese or Chinese script. The paper is aged, with visible creases and slight wear, suggesting it is an old document. The overall style and content suggest it may be a historical or literary work.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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