Human Generated Data

Title

Sketchbook of Copies of Old Paintings (Shukuzu-hon)

Date

19th century

People

Artist: Fungi Motoharu, Japanese

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1973.29.43

Human Generated Data

Title

Sketchbook of Copies of Old Paintings (Shukuzu-hon)

People

Artist: Fungi Motoharu, Japanese

Date

19th century

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1973.29.43

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Book 99.8
Text 92.5
Envelope 88.3
Animal 77.3
Insect 77.3
Invertebrate 77.3
Mail 75.1
Rug 70.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

paper 99.1
retro 98
page 97.8
antique 97.6
parchment 96.9
ancient 96.9
art 96.6
manuscript 96.2
old 95.5
vintage 94.8
blank 94.8
texture 94.3
no person 94.2
sepia pigment 94.1
book bindings 93.9
dirty 93.5
text 92.4
cardboard 91.9
document 91.6
wear 91.2

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

graffito 100
decoration 79
grunge 60.6
vintage 60.5
old 58
antique 57.2
paper 54.2
texture 53.6
aged 50.8
ancient 50.3
parchment 40.4
wallpaper 39.1
retro 38.6
dirty 35.3
document 33.5
cardboard 32.7
page 32.6
damaged 31.5
empty 31
worn 30.6
blank 30.1
rough 29.2
decay 29
text 28.9
grungy 27.6
frame 26.7
crumpled 26.3
material 26
aging 25.9
border 24.5
brown 24.3
letter 23.9
canvas 23.8
space 22.5
decorative 21.8
manuscript 21.6
stains 21.4
stained 21.2
old fashioned 21
book 20.6
wall 20.6
pattern 20.6
ragged 20.5
design 20.5
stain 20.2
grime 19.6
textured 19.3
art 18.9
shabby 18.7
fracture 18.5
torn 18.4
historic 18.4
grain 17.6
burnt 17.5
artistic 17.4
sheet 17
tattered 16.8
backgrounds 14.6
textures 14.3
pages 13.7
faded 13.6
distressed 12.8
fiber 12.5
age 12.4
floral 11.9
paint 11.8
scratched 11.8
spotted 11.6
backdrop 11.6
flower 11.6
spot 11.5
dirt 11.5
rusty 11.5
weathered 11.4
cover 11.1
note 11
pasteboard 10.9
burned 10.8
crack 10.7
structure 10.4
artwork 10.1
abrasion 9.9
uneven 9.8
mottled 9.8
obsolete 9.6
drawing 9.5
graphic 9.5
ornament 9.5
poster 9.5
card 9.3
binding 9
messy 8.7
leaf 8.6
envelope 8
surface 8
broad 7.9
crease 7.8
correspondence 7.8
tracery 7.8
stationery 7.8
color 7.8
your 7.7
rust 7.7
rustic 7.7
scroll 7.6
creative 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Text 85.2
Handwriting 67
Paper 61.1
Drawing 53.7
Illustration 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

handwriting 99.7
letter 91.8
binding 76.7
drawing 63.6
stationary 62.4
envelope 50.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book
Insect
Rug
Book 99.8%
Insect 77.3%
Rug 70.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a sign on the side of a building 53.3%
a close up of a sign 53.2%
a sign on a wall 52.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a book with chinese writing on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-07

This is an image of what looks like an aged or antique book with an off-white or beige cover. On the cover, there are various Chinese characters written vertically in black ink. These characters appear to be a title or inscription. Due to the age of the book, the cover shows signs of wear, stains, and discoloration, complemented by a wrinkled texture that suggests it has been handled over time. There is a prominent smudge or mark in the lower half of the cover, possibly from ink. The book's spine is visible and has a creased appearance, indicating that it has been opened and read multiple times. There are no visual depictions or illustrations on the cover; it is purely textual. The background of the image is dark, which contrasts with the pale cover of the book, bringing the focus onto the object itself.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-03-07

The image depicts the cover of an old, worn book. The cover appears to be made of thin, beige paper, slightly discolored with age and wear. The edges of the cover are frayed and creased, with the top right corner particularly crumpled.

On the cover, there are several lines of traditional Chinese characters written in black ink. The characters appear to be hand-written with a brush, which is typical of East Asian calligraphy. Some of the characters are bolder and darker, while others are lighter and more faded, suggesting variations in the application of ink or the passage of time. The ink has also bled slightly into the paper in some areas, adding to the aged appearance.

Overall, the book cover exudes an antique and historic feel, indicative of books from earlier centuries in East Asia.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-14

This appears to be the cover of an old Japanese book or manuscript. The image shows traditional Japanese characters (kanji) written vertically on what looks like aged, off-white paper. The paper appears weathered and shows signs of wear, particularly at the corners which are dogeared. There's also some smudging or staining visible on the surface. The text is written in black ink using traditional calligraphic style. The overall condition suggests this is a historical document or text, likely from many years ago.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-14

The image shows an old book or document written in Chinese characters. The paper appears worn and yellowed with age. There are handwritten Chinese characters and marks on the page, though I cannot make out their exact meaning. The writing style looks traditional and the document seems to be from an earlier historical period based on its aged appearance.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-14

The image appears to be the cover of an old book or document. It features Chinese or Japanese text and characters, suggesting it is written in an East Asian language. The text includes some hand-written or brushed elements as well as printed text. The overall appearance of the image indicates it is an antique or historical document from an East Asian cultural context.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image depicts a worn, aged book with a beige cover, featuring Chinese characters in black ink. The book is positioned vertically, with its spine on the right side and the front cover facing the viewer. The cover exhibits signs of wear, including creases, tears, and stains.

On the top left corner of the cover, four Chinese characters are written in black ink, while two more characters are located on the top right corner. Below these characters, a small, indistinct mark is visible. In the bottom left corner, a smudge or stain is present, accompanied by several short, diagonal lines that may be a signature or a mark.

The background of the image is solid black, which helps to accentuate the details of the book's cover. Overall, the image presents a nostalgic and vintage feel, suggesting that the book has been well-used and cherished over time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image depicts a worn, aged book cover featuring Chinese characters. The cover is light beige with a rough texture, exhibiting signs of wear and tear. The edges are creased, and there are small tears in the top-left and bottom-right corners. A faint red mark is visible near the center of the cover, while a black smudge is present in the bottom-left corner.

The cover displays several Chinese characters, including a large one in the top-left corner, two smaller ones below it, and a larger one on the right side. The characters are written in black ink, with varying sizes and styles. The background of the image is a solid black color, providing a stark contrast to the aged book cover.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image shows the cover of an old book or document, likely from East Asia, given the presence of Chinese characters. The cover is made of a thick, cream-colored paper or parchment, with visible wear and tear along the edges, suggesting age and use. The text on the cover is written in traditional Chinese characters, which are large and somewhat stylized, indicating that the document may be of historical or cultural significance. There are several characters present, including what appears to be a title or name at the top, followed by additional characters that could be a subtitle or further details. The background of the cover is slightly faded, and there are some smudges and marks, possibly from handling or storage over time. The overall appearance is that of a well-used, antique document.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image shows an old book that is open to a page with writing on it. The writing is in Chinese characters, which are written in black ink on the page. The book appears to be made of paper and has a beige color. The edges of the page are slightly curled, and there are some stains on the page, indicating that the book is old and has been handled a lot.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-10

The image shows the back cover of an old book or document, which is placed on a black surface. The cover is made of a light-colored material, possibly paper or parchment, and has a worn and aged appearance. The cover is folded in half, revealing the spine of the book. The spine has some Chinese characters written on it, indicating that the book is written in Chinese. The cover also has some stains and marks, suggesting that it has been handled and used over time.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-10

The image shows the cover of an old book. The book appears to be a Chinese book, as the text on the cover is written in Chinese characters. The cover is made of paper, and it is folded in half, with the top and bottom edges folded over to form a spine. The paper appears to be old and worn, with some stains and tears visible. The cover has a few Chinese characters written on it in black ink. The characters are written in a cursive style, and they appear to be the title of the book. The book's cover is placed on a black surface, which provides a contrast to the white paper and makes the text more visible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

The image shows the front cover of an old book, likely a Japanese or Chinese book. The cover is made of a light-colored, slightly worn paper, and it has a visible texture. The title on the cover is written in traditional East Asian calligraphy, using black ink. The title reads “縮圖本”, which translates to “reduced-size picture book” or “abridged picture book”. The cover has some marks and stains, which add to its aged appearance. There are creases and some tattered edges, especially around the spine area. The overall impression is one of age and the book's past use.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows the front cover of an old, worn book with text written in an East Asian script, likely Chinese or Japanese. The cover is made of a light-colored, possibly handmade paper. The texture of the paper is rough and slightly discolored with age, showing various marks, stains, and smudges across the surface.

Written on the cover are several columns of vertically aligned characters done in black ink. The characters appear to be brushed on and show the characteristic strokes of traditional calligraphy. The arrangement of the characters suggests a title or description of the book's contents.

The edges of the book cover are tattered and worn, especially in the corners. There is some damage to the bottom left corner of the cover, where a portion of the paper seems to be missing or torn. The spine of the book is also visible, showing the layers of paper that make up the binding.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of age, history, and the tactile quality of an antique object.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts the cover of an old, worn book with text written in what appears to be traditional Chinese characters. The cover is yellowed and shows signs of age, including stains, creases, and some smudges. The characters are written in black ink and are arranged in a vertical column on the left side of the cover.

The characters read as follows:

  • 倚 蓮 閣 (Yǐ Lián Gé)
  • 詩 (Shī)
  • 集 (Jí)
  • 木 (Mù)
  • 春 (Chūn)

The characters "倚 蓮 閣" likely refer to the title or the author's name, while "詩集" means "poetry collection." The characters "木春" could be the name of the author or another part of the title. The cover suggests that this book is a collection of poetry, possibly from a historical period given the traditional style of the characters and the aged appearance of the book.