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Human Generated Data

Title

Night View of Ryōgoku Bridge, from the series Kōto meisho

Date

Late Edo period, circa 1840-1849

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重, Japanese 1797 - 1858

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Robert H. Morehouse '50 and Takako Morehouse, 1982.57

Human Generated Data

Title

Night View of Ryōgoku Bridge, from the series Kōto meisho

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重, Japanese 1797 - 1858

Date

Late Edo period, circa 1840-1849

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Robert H. Morehouse '50 and Takako Morehouse, 1982.57

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-10

Building 96.6
Bridge 94.6
Waterfront 93.3
Water 93.3
Architecture 91.9
Arch Bridge 87.7
Arch 87.7
Arched 87.7
Pier 84.9
Dock 84.9
Port 84.9
Harbor 78.2
Transportation 75.8
Vehicle 75.8
Aircraft 75.5
Human 68.5
Tower 60.1
Spire 57.9
Steeple 57.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

bridge 99.6
transportation system 99.4
no person 98.7
vehicle 98.7
river 97.9
water 97.6
architecture 97.4
people 97.2
watercraft 96.7
railway 95.5
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city 93.2
building 92.8
train 91.4
ship 90.5
group 90
street 90
travel 89.4
harbor 89.4
many 88.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-10

cornet 51.5
brass 51.5
wind instrument 39.9
water 30
sea 27.4
musical instrument 27.3
ocean 22.4
river 21.3
travel 21.1
sky 21
bridge 19.9
boat 18
pier 18
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architecture 17.2
ship 15.8
machine 15.4
building 15.3
bay 15.1
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transportation 12.5
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tourism 11.5
support 11.5
mechanical device 11.3
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urban 9.6
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sketch 9.4
winter 9.4
shore 9.3
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coastline 7.5
house 7.5
scenery 7.2
sunset 7.2
wooden 7
equipment 7

Google
created on 2022-06-10

Vehicle 78.8
Water 71.1
Rectangle 69.7
Parallel 69
Font 65.7
Paper product 62.2
History 61.5
Art 60.6
Metal 60.5
Monochrome 57.8
Bridge 51.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-10

ship 99.3
text 97.2
watercraft 88
boat 86.1
black 77.1
white 66
vehicle 64.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Airplane
Person
Clock Tower

Clarifai

Vehicle
Tree
Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Boat 75.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-10

nature landscape 39.5%
streetview architecture 31.4%
pets animals 13.8%
paintings art 5.8%
interior objects 3.6%
text visuals 2.3%
cars vehicles 1.5%
beaches seaside 1.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-10

an old photo of a bridge 61.1%
an old photo of a train 46.2%
a close up of a bridge 46.1%

Salesforce

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

a drawing of a bridge with people on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a bridge spanning a river with a bridge in the background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-18

This image is a black and white reproduction of a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The scene depicts a busy bridge crowded with numerous figures crossing it, suggesting a popular thoroughfare or a festive occasion. The bridge is constructed with sizable timber beams, creating an intricate pattern of supports underneath.

Below the bridge, on the water, there are several boats, and some look like they are carrying lanterns, indicating some form of celebration or evening activities. The water beneath has reflections that suggest the gleaming of lights. In the background, across the skyline, there's a hint of a distant shore with what appears to be tiny structures or trees, and above, there's a large, glowing object which could possibly represent the moon or the sun, illuminating the sky with radiance.

There is text within the image itself on the top left corner, likely indicating the title or description of the scene in Japanese characters. The bottom of the image features an English caption providing context: "No. 98. Yedo (now Tokyo) Festival at Ryogoku Bridge. Boats with lanterns throng the river, the dark bridge stretches across the dewy sky where stars are beginning. By Hiroshige, 1797-1858." This indicates that the print is part of a series by the famous ukiyo-e artist Hiroshige, and the scene is of a festival at Ryogoku Bridge in Tokyo during the Edo period.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-18

The image is a historical illustration depicting a busy scene at Ryogoku Bridge in Edo, now Tokyo, Japan. It showcases a lively festival atmosphere with people crossing the wooden arch bridge. Below the bridge, numerous boats with lanterns are floating on the river, indicative of a celebration or festive event. The dark silhouettes of individuals and boats contrast against the lighter background of the scene. The sky above the scene is darkening and showcases fireworks or rockets bursting, adding to the festive ambiance. The intricacy of the wooden bridge and the depiction of the crowd highlight the detailed work of the artist, noted as Hiroshige, who was active from 1797 to 1858.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This is a historic Japanese woodblock print from around 1779-1858 by Hiroshige, showing the Ryogoku Bridge in Edo (now Tokyo). The print depicts a festival scene where boats with lanterns throng beneath a large wooden bridge. The bridge is shown in a curved perspective, with many people crossing it. Below, numerous boats dot the dark water. The composition uses strong contrasts between light and dark areas, with the bridge's wooden structure creating a dramatic geometric pattern against the sky. The scene captures the bustling atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival, with the bridge stretching across the width of the image and boats gathered underneath. There's Japanese text in the upper left corner of the print, which is characteristic of ukiyo-e artwork from this period.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-18

The image depicts a large bridge crossing a body of water, with many people crowded onto the bridge. Boats can be seen in the water below the bridge. The image has a dark, atmospheric quality, suggesting it was likely created using a woodblock print or similar traditional Japanese artistic technique. The text in the image appears to be Japanese characters, indicating this is a scene from Japan.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-18

The black and white image depicts a wooden bridge spanning across a body of water, likely a river. The bridge has an arched structure with numerous wooden trusses forming X-shaped patterns along its length. Atop the bridge, many small figures can be seen traveling across, giving a sense of the bridge's scale and bustling activity. In the foreground, several small boats float on the water near the riverbanks. The overall scene conveys an impression of a lively transportation hub connecting the two shores.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-18

This is a historic Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting the Ryogoku Bridge in Edo (now Tokyo), created by Hiroshige between 1797-1858. The print shows a crowded wooden bridge with many people crossing it during what appears to be a festival. Below the bridge, several small boats can be seen on the water, likely carrying lanterns. The composition shows the bridge at an angle, with a distant shoreline visible in the background. The sky features some bursting fireworks or starbursts. The scene is rendered in the characteristic style of Japanese woodblock prints, with bold lines and a distinctive use of perspective. The print captures the bustling atmosphere of Edo-period Japan, with the bridge serving as both a practical crossing point and a venue for celebration and social gathering.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a black and white print of a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 19th century. The scene depicts a bustling bridge over a river, with numerous boats and people crossing it. The bridge is curved and has a railing on both sides, with several people walking along it. There are also several boats in the water below, some of which appear to be carrying passengers or cargo.

In the background, there is a large body of water, possibly a lake or ocean, with a few buildings or structures visible on the far shore. The sky above is cloudy, with a few sunbeams breaking through the clouds.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of activity and movement, with many people and boats in motion. The use of dark lines and shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.

The image appears to be a reproduction or copy of an original woodblock print, possibly created by a famous Japanese artist such as Hiroshige or Utamaro. The style and technique used in the image are consistent with those of traditional Japanese woodblock prints from this period.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and evocative representation of a moment in time, capturing the energy and vitality of a bustling scene in 19th-century Japan.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a bridge with people on it. The bridge is made of wood and has a railing along its length. There are several boats in the water below the bridge, and some people are standing on the bridge looking out at the water. In the background, there are trees and hills visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and serene scene, possibly from a rural or natural setting.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-18

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a bridge with people walking on it. The bridge is made of wood and has a few boats passing by underneath it. The boats are carrying lanterns, and some of them are sailing on the water. The sky above the bridge is dark, and there are some trees in the distance. The drawing has a watermark on the bottom left corner that reads "Hiroshige, 1797-1858."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-18

The image is a monochromatic painting of a bridge with people walking on it. The bridge has a long walkway, and it seems to be a wooden bridge. Some people are walking on the bridge, and some are standing. There are boats in the water below the bridge. Some of the boats have people in them, and some are empty. There is a body of water in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

This is a black and white woodblock print depicting a festival scene in Edo (now Tokyo) at the Ryogoku Bridge.

Key Elements:

  • Ryogoku Bridge: A prominent feature of the image. It's a long wooden bridge stretching across a body of water, supported by a complex network of wooden beams.
  • People on the Bridge: Numerous figures are walking on the bridge, suggesting a bustling festival atmosphere.
  • Boats: Several boats are seen on the water below the bridge, some with lanterns.
  • Fireworks: In the background, there are representations of fireworks bursting in the sky, with light beams also present.
  • Landscape: The background includes a shoreline with some buildings, suggesting the cityscape of Edo.
  • Text: Japanese characters in the upper-left corner and text at the bottom provide context about the scene, including information about the festival, location, and the artist (Hiroshige).

Overall Impression:

The print captures the lively atmosphere of a festival with a focus on the bridge, people, boats, and fireworks, as well as the beauty of the night scene. The use of lines and shading is consistent with the woodblock print style.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white print depicting a bustling scene at night. A large, wooden bridge, constructed with a complex network of cross-beams, dominates the foreground and stretches across the frame. Numerous people are walking across the bridge, appearing as small, silhouetted figures.

Beneath the bridge, boats filled with people and lanterns navigate the water. The lanterns emit light, creating a sense of activity and celebration. In the background, a dark shoreline with trees and small structures can be seen. Above the trees, fireworks are bursting in the sky, indicated by star-like shapes and thin lines.

There is Japanese writing in the upper left corner of the print. The text at the bottom of the image identifies the scene as "no Yakei at Yedo (now Tokyo)," a festival at Ryogoku Bridge, and credits the artwork to Hiroshige (1797-1858).

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print, specifically a scene from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" by the artist Hiroshige, created between 1797 and 1858. The scene portrays the Ryogoku Bridge in Edo (now Tokyo) during a festive occasion, likely the fireworks display at the Ryogoku Bridge.

Key details of the image include:

  1. Bridge and Crowd: The Ryogoku Bridge is shown filled with a large crowd of people, suggesting a popular and lively event. The bridge is a wooden structure with multiple arches spanning across a body of water.

  2. Boats and Lanterns: Below the bridge, several boats with lanterns are visible on the water, adding to the festive atmosphere. The lanterns are likely providing light for the evening event.

  3. Fireworks: In the background, fireworks are bursting in the sky, indicating a celebration. The fireworks are depicted with long trails of light and bursts of sparks.

  4. Setting: The scene is set during the evening or night, as suggested by the dark sky and the illuminated lanterns and fireworks. The landscape includes distant hills or mountains, adding depth to the image.

  5. Artistic Style: The print is executed in the traditional ukiyo-e style, characterized by its detailed line work and the use of perspective to create a sense of depth and space.

Overall, the image captures a vibrant and festive moment in Edo, showcasing the cultural and social life of the period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-27

The image is a black-and-white woodblock print, a traditional Japanese art form. It depicts a bustling scene on a large wooden bridge at night. The bridge is crowded with people, suggesting a festive or busy occasion. There are boats on the water below the bridge, some of which are adorned with lanterns, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. The sky is dark, and there are fireworks or bursts of light visible in the distance, contributing to the festive mood. The painting is signed and dated, indicating the artist and the time of creation. The title of the artwork is provided, specifying that it is a depiction of a festival at Kyogoku Bridge in Edo, now Tokyo.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-27

This is a black-and-white Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, depicting a lively scene at Ryogoku Bridge in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). The image is framed within a rectangular border, with Japanese text in the upper left corner and an English caption at the bottom.

The scene shows a bustling bridge filled with people, some walking and others standing. The bridge is a traditional wooden structure with a high arch and sturdy supports. Below the bridge, there are several boats in the water, some with people on board. The background features a distant shoreline with buildings and trees, and the sky is filled with dark clouds and a few fireworks bursting in the air, suggesting a festival atmosphere. The overall composition is dynamic and detailed, capturing the energy of the scene.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

/両国教导 SAN no Yakei at Yedo. (now Tokyo) festival at Ryogoku Bridge; Boats with lanterns throng the above, the dark bridge stretches across the dark sky where rks are bursting. By Hiroshige, 1797-1858.
/
国教
SAN
no
Yakei
at
Yedo
.
(
now
Tokyo
)
festival
Ryogoku
Bridge
;
Boats
with
lanterns
throng
the
above
,
dark
bridge
stretches
across
sky
where
rks
are
bursting
By
Hiroshige
1797-1858