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Human Generated Data

Title

Book Showing Progressive Stages in Color Woodblock Printing (Birds; Poems)

Date

Meiji period, circa 1900

People

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Classification

Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.370

Human Generated Data

Title

Book Showing Progressive Stages in Color Woodblock Printing (Birds; Poems)

Date

Meiji period, circa 1900

Classification

Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.370

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Animal 99.2
Waterfowl 97.3
Duck 92.8
Art 80.8
Anseriformes 76.7
Invertebrate 75.9
Mallard 74.9
Teal 73.4
Drawing 63.7
Painting 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

bird 99.8
illustration 99.5
print 99.4
art 98.6
lithograph 97.9
painting 97.7
chalk out 96.2
no person 95.6
feather 95.6
paper 95.5
wildlife 95.2
poultry 94.7
vintage 94.2
retro 94.1
ornithology 93.7
nature 92.7
wing 92
etching 90.5
zoology 90.4
pigeon 90.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

bird 63.2
dove 55
grouse 45
ruffed grouse 41.5
game bird 36.5
wildlife 28.5
game 23.7
wild 22.6
falcon 22.6
fly 21.4
sky 19.8
sketch 19.6
hawk 18.8
outdoors 17.2
flying 17
water 16.7
drawing 16
beak 15.5
feather 14.4
flight 14.4
feathers 13.6
travel 13.4
animal 12.7
wing 12.6
bird of prey 12.4
free 12.2
representation 12
lake 11.9
snow 11.7
birds 11.7
wings 11.5
sea 11.1
winter 11.1
black 10.2
ptarmigan 10.1
freedom 10.1
outdoor 9.9
park 9.9
tree 9.7
life 9.4
sand 9.1
summer 9
sun 8.8
ocean 8.4
animals 8.3
branch 8.2
vacation 8.2
vertebrate 7.9
avian 7.9
beach 7.6
silhouette 7.4
landscape 7.4
duck 7

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Bird 96.2
Beak 88.3
Art 84.4
Painting 84
Feather 79.2
Adaptation 79.2
Creative arts 78.2
Illustration 76.6
Twig 76.5
Handwriting 76.4
Falconiformes 76.1
Art paint 75.1
Drawing 71.4
Visual arts 68.1
Perching bird 66.2
Tail 64.5
Wing 62.3
Songbird 55.5
Wildlife 55.3
Pigeons and doves 51.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99.8
bird 98.3
drawing 98.2
book 95.4
child art 94.2
sketch 93.9
painting 86.4
animal 83.3
cartoon 81.6
illustration 63.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Insect

Clarifai

Bird

AWS Rekognition

Bird 99.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

paintings art 71.8%
pets animals 17.3%
food drinks 4.9%
interior objects 4.6%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a pair of birds, ca.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a couple of ducks sitting on a tree branch

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image is a delicate Japanese-style artwork depicting three birds in a natural setting. The composition includes two ducks and a smaller bird, likely a kingfisher, set against a muted background of reeds and grass.

The ducks are situated in the lower right, one male and one female. The male duck, with a striking green head and intricately detailed feathers in shades of brown, gray, and muted blue, appears to be resting on the ground. The female duck, paler in color with warm brown tones, looks upward, her bill slightly ajar. Their feathers are rendered with meticulous detail and soft blending.

On the left side of the image, perched on a bending reed, is the smaller bird, likely a kingfisher. Its vibrant green cap and brownish-gray body contrast beautifully against the scene's minimalist background. The bird is positioned thoughtfully, preening its feathers.

Japanese calligraphy adorns the top left portion of the image, adding an additional artistic element to the overall scene. The artwork conveys a peaceful and serene atmosphere, emphasizing harmony and nature.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

This image is a traditional Japanese painting featuring two ducks and a kingfisher. The ducks are depicted near the bottom right of the image, resting on a patch of grass. The duck in the forefront has vibrant plumage, with intricate details in shades of brown, green, and blue. Behind it, the female duck has more muted tones, primarily in browns and grays.

To the left, perched on an overhanging bamboo branch, is a kingfisher—a small bird with a greenish-blue head and back, rusty red cheeks, and white underparts. It is shown in profile, turning slightly to preen its feathers, which adds a dynamic touch to the composition.

The bamboo branches extend across the painting, their long, slender leaves framing the scene. On the left side, there is Japanese calligraphy, which may be a poem or text related to the subject. The placement of the birds, the gentle curves of the bamboo, and the delicate rendering of feathers convey a serene and harmonious atmosphere typical of Japanese art. The background is a soft gradient of creams and greens, further emphasizing the tranquil setting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image depicts two beautifully illustrated birds perched on branches against a natural backdrop. One bird appears to be a colorful duck or waterfowl, with intricate feather patterns and a distinctive beak. The other bird is a smaller, more muted-colored songbird. The branches they are sitting on are delicately drawn, creating an overall serene and naturalistic scene. The image has a traditional Japanese artistic style, with calligraphic text accompanying the visual elements.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting two ducks or waterfowl. The birds have beautiful, detailed plumage in shades of brown, green, and white, with distinctive green heads that suggest they might be mallards. They are shown near what appears to be bamboo or reed stalks, and there is Japanese text visible on the right side of the image. The composition is delicate and naturalistic, with soft colors and fine line work characteristic of Japanese art. The birds are rendered with careful attention to detail, showing their feathers and distinctive markings. The background is minimal and subtle, with a gentle suggestion of grass or ground below the birds.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

This image depicts a Japanese-style painting of three birds, with two ducks and one smaller bird perched on a branch. The ducks are positioned on the right side of the image, while the smaller bird is situated on the left. The ducks have green heads, brown bodies, and orange feet, while the smaller bird has a green head, white body, and pink feet.

In the background, there are some grassy areas and plants, which add to the natural setting of the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image is serene and peaceful, with the birds appearing to be in a state of calm and contentment.

The image also features some Japanese characters written vertically along the left side, which may provide additional context or meaning to the artwork. Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of nature and the beauty of birds in their natural habitat.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a serene scene of three ducks and a bird perched on a branch, set against a backdrop of reeds. The composition is divided into two main sections: the left side features a bird sitting on a slender branch, while the right side showcases two ducks standing in front of a cluster of reeds.

  • Left Side:
    • A small bird with a dark blue head, light brown body, and black tail feathers is perched on a thin branch.
    • The bird's posture suggests it is gazing downward, possibly observing the ducks below.
    • To the left of the bird, there are several lines of Japanese text written in black ink.
  • Right Side:
    • Two ducks are positioned in front of a group of reeds, facing each other.
    • The duck on the left has a dark green head, brown body, and orange feet, while the duck on the right has a light brown body and dark brown wings.
    • The ducks appear to be engaged in a conversation or interaction, with their heads turned towards each other.

In summary, the image presents a peaceful and naturalistic scene, with the birds and ducks seemingly coexisting in harmony. The use of muted colors and delicate lines adds to the overall sense of serenity, creating a calming atmosphere that invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of nature.

Amazon Nova

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

This is an artwork of three birds, two ducks and a hummingbird, in an outdoor setting. The birds are perched on a branch, with the two ducks facing each other and the hummingbird perched on the branch above them. The ducks are brown and green, with orange feet, and the hummingbird is green and white. The background is blurry, with some leaves and grass visible. The image has a Japanese text written in the upper left corner.

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

The image depicts a painting of three birds. The painting is in a traditional Japanese style. Two of the birds are mallard ducks, and the third is a kingfisher. The mallard ducks are brown and green, while the kingfisher is blue and white. The painting is on a piece of paper with a beige background. The birds are in a natural setting, with tall grass and a small hill in the background.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

This is a Japanese woodblock print featuring three ducks in a natural setting.

  • Subject: The primary focus is on the ducks. A smaller, greenish-capped bird is perched on a reed stem on the left. To the right, a larger duck with a green head and brown feathers is resting on a small patch of grass. Another duck is shown behind the brown one, appearing to be looking upwards with its beak slightly open.

  • Setting: The scene includes reeds in the background, suggesting a wetland or marshy environment. The ground is depicted as a gentle slope of grass, providing a naturalistic setting for the ducks.

  • Style and Technique: The artwork exhibits characteristics of traditional Japanese woodblock prints. The lines are clean and well-defined, and the colors are muted and harmonious.

  • Calligraphy: Japanese text or calligraphy appears in the upper left portion of the print. This is a common element in Japanese art and often includes a poem or inscription related to the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

This is a Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene with three ducks in a natural setting. The artwork is likely from the Ukiyo-e style, characterized by vibrant colors and a focus on everyday life or nature.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • Birds: There are two adult ducks and one smaller bird. One duck has a glossy green head, intricate brown and blue plumage, and orange feet. Another duck has a pale-brown body, while the third bird appears to be the smaller one, perching on a thin branch, with a green head and a yellow-beige body.
  • Vegetation: Some thin, reed-like plants arch over the ducks and the smaller bird. The scene is set on a subtle landscape with a few patches of green, possibly indicating a marshy or grassy area.
  • Color Palette: The colors are soft and muted, typical of woodblock prints. The artist uses various shades of greens, browns, blues, and beige.
  • Composition: The artist uses a balanced composition, with the birds arranged at various points in the scene. The composition is focused on showing nature and the birds in a serene moment.
  • Japanese Text: There is Japanese calligraphy on the side, potentially a poem, artist's signature, or descriptive text related to the artwork.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a serene scene of three ducks in a natural setting. The artwork appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print, characterized by its delicate lines and subtle coloring.

  1. Ducks:

    • Foreground Duck: The most prominent duck is in the foreground, standing on the bank of a body of water. It has a green head, a brown chest, and a mix of grey and brown feathers on its body. Its feet are orange with webbing.
    • Middle Duck: There is another duck standing on the bank behind the first one. This duck has a lighter brown coloration and appears to be looking towards the third duck.
    • Background Duck: The third duck is perched on a reed or branch above the water. It has a green head and a lighter body, and it seems to be observing its surroundings.
  2. Environment:

    • The ducks are situated near a body of water, which is depicted in a light green hue.
    • There are reeds or tall grasses growing out of the water, adding to the natural ambiance.
    • The background is kept simple and light, focusing attention on the ducks and their immediate environment.
  3. Text:

    • There is Japanese text in the upper left corner of the image. The text likely provides a description or title related to the scene, but it is not translated in the image.

Overall, the image captures a peaceful moment in nature, highlighting the beauty and grace of the ducks in their natural habitat.

Qwen

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

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring two ducks and a bird. The ducks are depicted in a naturalistic style, with detailed feathers in shades of brown, green, and blue, and one duck appears to be interacting with a fish, which is caught in its mouth. The bird, perched on a branch, has a green head, cream-colored body, and a red band around its leg, adding a touch of vibrancy. The background consists of simple, natural elements like reeds and a calm body of water that suggests a peaceful setting, possibly a pond or river. The scene is accompanied by Japanese text on the left side of the image, which appears to be a poem or commentary related to the artwork. The overall style is reminiscent of ukiyo-e, a Japanese art form from the Edo period, known for its depiction of nature and daily life.

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

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring a nature scene. On the left side of the image, there is a kingfisher perched on a branch. The bird has a distinctive blue-green head, white underparts, and reddish legs. The branch it is perched on extends diagonally across the image.

On the right side of the image, there are two ducks standing on the ground. The duck in the foreground has a green head, a brown body with intricate feather patterns, and an orange beak. The duck in the background has a similar coloration but is slightly smaller and appears to be facing in the same direction as the other duck.

The background is a pale blue, suggesting a clear sky, and the ground is depicted in shades of green and brown, indicating grass and soil. There are also some reeds or tall grasses in the background. Japanese text is written vertically on the left side of the image, which likely provides information about the scene or the artist. The overall style is characteristic of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints, with detailed and vibrant colors.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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