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Title

Two Orchids

Date

late 18th-early 19th century

People

Artist: Zheng Xie 鄭燮, Chinese 1693 - 1765

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Irmgard Loehr in memory of Max Loehr, 1991.188

Human Generated Data

Title

Two Orchids

People

Artist: Zheng Xie 鄭燮, Chinese 1693 - 1765

Date

late 18th-early 19th century

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Irmgard Loehr in memory of Max Loehr, 1991.188

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Amazon
created on 2020-04-24

Text 94.1
Art 93
Drawing 92.3
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Clarifai
created on 2020-04-24

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Imagga
created on 2020-04-24

binder 55
protective covering 49
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backgrounds 7.3
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Google
created on 2020-04-24

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-24

drawing 99.9
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text 97.4
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Color Analysis

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Amazon

Pineapple

Clarifai

Plant
Flower

AWS Rekognition

Pineapple 77.8%

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Imagga
created on 2020-04-24

streetview architecture 99.7%

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Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a chinese painting of a plant with flowers

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-27

a painting of flowers with chinese writing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-04

This appears to be an image of a traditional East Asian ink wash painting, often associated with Chinese shuǐmò huà (水墨画). The painting portrays an elegant depiction of a bamboo plant with leaves and possibly some orchids. The painting exhibits the use of varying brushstrokes to represent the bamboo's sturdy stalks and delicate leaves. This style of painting is characterized by an economy of stroke, exploiting the tonality and texturing that can be achieved with black ink on paper.

In the lower right-hand corner, there is calligraphy, which is customary in this art form, often containing a poem, the artist's signature, and sometimes a red seal stamp, called a chop, which represents the artist's signature or a studio mark.

There are two red seal stamps present; one is within the painting area at the top right, and the other is near the bottom among the calligraphy, suggesting the artist's personal seal and perhaps a collector or studio seal. The grayscale and texture suggest this might be a photograph or a reproduction of the original artwork, rather than the original piece.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-29

This is a traditional East Asian ink painting, likely Chinese or Japanese, done in a minimalist style. It depicts an orchid plant with graceful, curved stems and leaves growing from what appears to be rocky ground or roots. The composition shows the plant's natural, flowing movement with delicate flowers or buds along the stems. At the bottom of the painting, there are Chinese/Japanese characters written in calligraphy. The artwork is rendered in black ink on light paper with various gradients of gray wash, demonstrating the characteristic brush techniques of East Asian painting. The overall composition has an elegant, vertical format typical of hanging scrolls, with the plant rising upward and some stems gracefully bending to the side. The minimal use of ink and empty space creates a sense of lightness and ethereal beauty.

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

The image appears to be a black and white ink painting depicting a delicate floral arrangement. The central focus is a cluster of slender, curved stems with small, intricate flowers blossoming from them. The stems are framed by a loose, organic circular motif, creating a sense of movement and flow. Below the floral elements, there are several lines of calligraphic text, which appear to be in an East Asian script, likely Japanese or Chinese. The overall composition has a minimalist, elegant, and contemplative quality, characteristic of traditional East Asian ink painting techniques.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a traditional East Asian ink painting (likely Chinese or Japanese) featuring an elegant botanical subject. The artwork shows an orchid plant with graceful, curving stems and delicate leaves emerging from what appears to be rocky ground or roots at the base. The composition is executed in black ink with varying tones and brush strokes, creating a minimalist yet expressive style characteristic of traditional ink painting. At the bottom of the image, there are several lines of calligraphy in Chinese characters. The overall composition has a vertical format, with plenty of empty space (known as "negative space" or "ma" in East Asian art) that gives the painting a sense of lightness and balance. The artist's seal can be seen in the corner, which is traditional for this style of artwork.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-29

This image is a black and white painting of a plant with long, thin leaves and stems. The plant appears to be growing out of a pot or container, which is not visible in the image. The plant has several long, curved stems that are covered in small, pointed leaves. The leaves are a dark green color and are arranged in a random pattern along the stems.

At the bottom of the image, there is a section of Chinese calligraphy. The text is written in black ink and appears to be a poem or message. The calligraphy is intricate and decorative, with many flourishes and curves. The text is written in a vertical column, with each line of text stacked on top of the previous one.

The background of the image is a light gray color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark green of the plant and the black of the calligraphy. Overall, the image is a beautiful and elegant representation of a plant and a piece of Chinese calligraphy.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-24

The image presents a traditional Chinese painting of a plant, accompanied by Chinese calligraphy. The plant is depicted in the center of the image, showcasing its long, slender leaves and stems that curve to the right. The leaves are arranged in a natural, organic manner, with some of them overlapping or extending beyond the edges of the painting.

The Chinese calligraphy is written in black ink at the bottom of the image, below the plant. The text appears to be a poem or passage, but it is not legible due to the low resolution of the image. The calligraphy is elegant and flowing, with each character carefully rendered to convey a sense of beauty and sophistication.

The background of the image is a light gray color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the plant and calligraphy. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, evoking a sense of connection to nature and the cultural heritage of China.

The image is framed by a white border, which helps to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The border also adds a touch of simplicity and elegance to the overall design, drawing the viewer's attention to the central elements of the painting.

Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of traditional Chinese art, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage and aesthetic sensibilities. The combination of the plant and calligraphy creates a sense of balance and harmony, while the gray background and white border add a touch of sophistication and elegance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-05

The image appears to be a black and white painting of a plant. The painting is on a piece of paper that is folded in half. The painting depicts a plant with long, thin leaves and small flowers. The painting is in a traditional Chinese style, with the plant depicted in a realistic manner. The painting is accompanied by Chinese text, which is written in a cursive style.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-05

The image features a traditional Chinese painting in black and white, showcasing a plant with delicate leaves and flowers. The painting is characterized by its minimalist style, focusing on the natural beauty and simplicity of the plant. The plant appears to be a type of orchid, with slender stems and graceful leaves that curve and sway. The flowers are small and intricately detailed, adding to the overall elegance of the piece. The painting is bordered by Chinese characters, which likely provide context or a title for the artwork. The background is a simple, light gray, allowing the plant to stand out prominently.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

The image is a monochrome painting depicting a cluster of orchids with slender leaves and delicate flowers. The orchids appear to be painted with a traditional Asian ink wash technique, with varying shades of gray to create depth and texture. The plants are composed of both long, flowing leaves that curve and intertwine, as well as shorter, more upright leaves. The delicate flowers are subtly suggested by the artist's use of shading.

The roots of the orchids are visible, hanging down in a natural, unstructured manner. The overall composition is vertically oriented, and the orchids are placed centrally, with some text or calligraphy written in traditional Chinese characters to the right and at the bottom of the painting.

The background is a plain, light gray, which allows the orchids to stand out. The style of the painting is minimalist and serene, conveying a sense of natural beauty and elegance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

Here is a description of the image:

This is a monochrome ink wash painting that appears to be a depiction of an orchid plant. It is executed in a minimalist, traditional East Asian style.

Composition:

  • Subject: The central focus is a detailed representation of a plant with long, slender leaves and delicate flowers. The roots are also visible, extending downwards. The plant appears to be a type of orchid, based on the flower structure and leaf form.
  • Style: The style is typical of ink wash paintings, characterized by flowing brushstrokes and a delicate use of ink to create subtle shades and textures. The image is likely done on paper.
  • Background: The background is a pale, uniform wash that adds a sense of depth and highlights the plant's forms.
  • Calligraphy: The composition includes calligraphy text on the right and left sides of the image, likely containing a poem, inscription, or artist's signature.
  • Stamps/Seals: There are several red stamps or seals applied to the image, indicating the artist's signature or the ownership of the work.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of simplicity, tranquility, and appreciation for nature. The artist's skillful use of ink wash techniques creates a harmonious and elegant composition. The calligraphy further enhances the aesthetic appeal and provides contextual information.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-26

The image is a traditional Chinese ink painting, likely created with brush and ink on paper or silk. The artwork features a detailed depiction of a plant, possibly an orchid or bamboo, with long, slender leaves and delicate flowers. The plant is rendered with fine, expressive brushstrokes that capture the natural elegance and fluidity of the subject.

In addition to the plant, there is Chinese calligraphy written in a cursive script, which adds an artistic and literary dimension to the painting. The calligraphy is likely a poem or a phrase that complements the visual elements of the artwork. The overall composition is balanced, with the plant and calligraphy harmoniously integrated, reflecting the aesthetic principles of traditional Chinese art.

The painting also includes several small seals or stamps, which are common in Chinese art and often indicate the artist's name, the owner's name, or other relevant information. The monochromatic color scheme, using various shades of black and gray, enhances the subtlety and sophistication of the artwork.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-26

This image is a traditional Chinese painting, showcasing a single orchid plant in a minimalist style. The artwork is rendered in black ink on a light gray background, a technique known as "xieyi" or expressionistic painting, which emphasizes the artist's personal expression and brushwork rather than strict realism.

The orchid is depicted in a natural, flowing manner, with long, slender leaves and delicate stems. The flowers are sparse, with a few small blossoms at the top of the plant. The simplicity of the composition and the use of negative space create a serene and elegant atmosphere.

On the right side of the painting, there is a cluster of Chinese characters that appear to be a poem or inscription, written in an elegant, flowing calligraphy style. These characters are likely a commentary or dedication related to the orchid itself or the artist's inspiration. There are also small red seals (hanko) in the corners, which are typically used to signify the artist's name or to certify the authenticity of the work.

The overall aesthetic of the image reflects traditional Chinese art principles of harmony, balance, and the appreciation of natural beauty. The orchid, often symbolizing elegance and purity in Chinese culture, is the focal point of this piece.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-26

This is a traditional Chinese ink painting featuring a delicate orchid plant. The orchid is depicted with fine, flowing lines and shading to create a sense of depth and elegance. The roots are visible at the bottom, with some extending outward, and the leaves are long and slender, curving gracefully. The flowers are small and appear to be in various stages of bloom.

The painting is predominantly in shades of gray, with the use of ink creating subtle variations in tone. There are also several lines of Chinese calligraphy on the right side of the painting, written in a cursive style. These characters likely provide a poem or description related to the orchid. Additionally, there are a few seals in red ink, which are typically used by the artist to sign or authenticate the work. The overall composition is simple yet elegant, focusing on the beauty and natural form of the orchid.