Human Generated Data

Title

Withered Banana Tree and Sparrows

Date

20th century

People

Artist: Sakaguchi Issō, Japanese 1902 - 1997

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Fund, 1965.62

Human Generated Data

Title

Withered Banana Tree and Sparrows

People

Artist: Sakaguchi Issō, Japanese 1902 - 1997

Date

20th century

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Fund, 1965.62

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-04-24

Canvas 98.8
Art 95.3
Wood 91.6
Animal 89.6
Drawing 76.2
Sketch 70.3
Text 64
Modern Art 63.9
Photo 61.7
Photography 61.7
Word 58.4
Plant 58

Clarifai
created on 2020-04-24

no person 99.1
art 97
people 96.3
one 95.8
artistic 95.5
nature 95.3
retro 94.9
print 93.8
painting 92.2
graphic design 91.9
paper 91.6
antique 89.6
monochromatic 87.5
leaf 85.6
cephalopod ink 85.3
grass 84.6
monochrome 81.3
summer 81.3
wear 80.6
ink 80

Imagga
created on 2020-04-24

sketch 90
drawing 67.7
representation 55.1
old 27.1
vintage 18.2
snag 18
tree 16.4
antique 14.8
ancient 14.7
grunge 14.5
architecture 14
texture 13.9
paper 13.3
art 13.2
statue 12.6
famous 12.1
flintlock 12
retro 11.5
woody plant 11.3
aged 10.8
frame 10.8
black 10.8
decoration 10.5
city 10
design 9.8
door 9.7
pattern 9.6
building 9.5
wall 9.4
water 9.3
monument 9.3
glass 9.3
drink 9.2
dirty 9
light 8.7
action 8.6
tourism 8.2
historic 8.2
landmark 8.1
liquid 7.8
vascular plant 7.7
religious 7.5
page 7.4
symbol 7.4
ice 7.4
plant 7.4
brown 7.4
new 7.3
metal 7.2
detail 7.2
sculpture 7.2
religion 7.2
history 7.1
travel 7
wooden 7

Google
created on 2020-04-24

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-24

sketch 99.5
drawing 99.1
text 98.5
black and white 95.6
painting 93.4
flower 79.4
art 76.4
monochrome 64.2
child art 56
different 51.6
plant 41.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Painting

Clarifai

Plant
Flower

AWS Rekognition

Bird 89.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-04-24

nature landscape 56.3%
streetview architecture 32.8%
paintings art 5.6%
food drinks 3.2%
macro flowers 1.3%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a plant with feathers

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

a black and white photograph of a bird on a tree

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-04

This image features a vertical black-and-white photograph of a painting or print. The artwork, which appears to be in a portrait orientation, depicts tall, slender bamboo stalks or plants that extend upwards with leaves protruding at different angles. Near the bottom of the depicted scene, there are several birds—possibly sparrows or a similar species—perched amongst the foliage or standing on the ground.

The painting or print exudes a traditional East Asian aesthetic, reminiscent of ink brush paintings from countries like China or Japan, often characterized by their graceful brushwork and minimalist compositions focusing on nature and wildlife.

The photograph is flanked by white borders on its left and right sides. The photograph itself seems to be part of a larger physical album or file, given the presence of labels or tabs adhered along these borders. The artwork's detailing and the elegant simplicity of the composition suggest it might be based on classical artistic principles from the East Asian region.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a traditional East Asian style scroll painting, likely Japanese or Chinese, done in black ink (sumi-e technique). The artwork depicts tall reeds or grasses growing up from the bottom of the composition, with what appear to be small birds, possibly sparrows, near the base. The painting style is minimalist and expressive, with bold, gestural brushstrokes creating the organic forms of the plants. The background is light and misty, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The vertical format is typical of hanging scrolls used in East Asian art. The composition draws the eye upward along the graceful lines of the plants, creating a sense of movement and natural beauty.

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

The image depicts a large abstract sculptural work composed of dramatically swirling forms in shades of gray. The sculpture appears to be made of metal or another rigid material, with the forms sweeping upwards in a powerful, fluid motion. The work is framed by a simple architectural border, drawing the eye to the central sculptural piece. The overall impression is one of dynamic energy and movement, captured in the striking monochrome palette.

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

This appears to be a traditional East Asian ink painting or scroll, likely Japanese, featuring a minimalist nature scene. The artwork shows tall, graceful banana plants or similar large-leafed vegetation rendered in black ink with subtle gradients and brushstrokes. At the bottom of the composition, there appear to be a few small birds, possibly sparrows or similar small birds, depicted in black and white. The painting has a vertical format typical of hanging scrolls, with what looks like a mounting or border visible around the edges. The style demonstrates the characteristic spontaneous, fluid brushwork of East Asian ink painting traditions, with the plants seeming to emerge from empty space in an ethereal manner.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a traditional Japanese-style painting, featuring a tall plant with long leaves and several birds at its base. The plant appears to be a type of bamboo or reed, with its leaves extending upwards from the base. The birds are small and have distinctive markings on their feathers.

The painting is rendered in a delicate and intricate style, with fine lines and subtle shading used to create depth and texture. The overall effect is one of serenity and elegance, evoking a sense of calm and contemplation.

The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to emphasize the central image of the plant and birds. The edges of the painting are slightly worn and faded, giving it a sense of age and history.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and peaceful scene, inviting the viewer to step into a world of tranquility and beauty.

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

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a painting, likely taken for archival or documentation purposes. The painting features a tall plant with large leaves and a few birds perched on the ground near its base. The plant's leaves are depicted in various stages of growth, with some appearing wilted or torn. The birds are small and have distinctive markings, possibly indicating their species.

The painting is framed by a gray border, which is visible on all sides of the image. The background of the painting itself is a light color, allowing the details of the plant and birds to stand out. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the monochromatic color scheme emphasizing the textures and forms of the natural elements depicted.

The photograph itself has a rough, textured quality, suggesting that it may have been taken using an older camera or scanning technology. The edges of the image are slightly distorted, with some areas appearing more pixelated than others. Despite these technical limitations, the photograph provides a clear and detailed view of the painting, allowing the viewer to appreciate its intricate details and composition.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a painting. The painting depicts a tall, dried corn stalk with a few birds perched on it. The corn stalk is surrounded by other dried corn stalks, and there is a watermark on the left side of the image that reads "1916 C.A." The painting has a border around it, and the image appears to be taken from a distance, with the focus on the corn stalk and the birds.

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

The image is a black-and-white painting of a corn plant with a few birds around it. The painting is mounted on a white background with a brown border. The corn plant is tall and has a few leaves on it. The leaves are long and have a few holes in them. The birds are small and are sitting on the ground near the corn plant. The painting has a watermark on the bottom left corner.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of an Asian scroll painting, mounted and framed. The painting depicts a scene with corn stalks and sparrows.

The central part of the painting features tall, leafy corn stalks. The stalks appear slightly withered, with leaves drooping downwards. There are several sparrows depicted in the painting, some near the base of the stalks, and one perched on a smaller stalk to the left. The painting is done in a traditional Asian style, with brushstrokes that evoke a sense of motion and naturalism.

The painting is mounted on a scroll with decorative patterned borders at the top and bottom. The scroll itself is placed on a neutral background, likely a wall, and is framed by light gray borders on either side.

Overall, the photograph captures the delicate and graceful nature of the Asian scroll painting, with its intricate depiction of nature and wildlife.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white reproduction of a vertical scroll painting. It depicts a scene of stylized plants, likely reeds or corn stalks, and small birds.

Composition:

  • Central Focus: The main subject is a cluster of tall, slender plants with long, graceful leaves. They dominate the center of the image. The detail is stylized, with an emphasis on flowing lines and light and shadow.
  • Birds: Several small birds are situated at the base of the plants. They add a sense of scale and liveliness to the scene.
  • Background: The background is a light, neutral wash that provides contrast to the darker plants. The upper portion of the scroll shows a decorative pattern.
  • Scroll Framing: The painting is bordered by a light color, suggesting it is mounted within a scroll format. There are visible labels or stamps on the left side, indicating something of the artwork's origin.

Style and Technique:

  • Ink Wash/Watercolor: The brushstrokes and tonal gradations suggest the use of ink wash or watercolor techniques, common in East Asian art.
  • Monochrome: The use of only black and white emphasizes the forms, textures, and light in the painting.
  • Symbolism: The scene may have symbolic meaning that relates to the plants and birds.

Overall:
The painting looks delicate and refined. The artist demonstrates skill in rendering the details of nature in a simple and pleasing manner.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese hanging scroll painting, known as a "kakemono." The artwork features a tall, slender plant, likely a type of banana or plantain tree, with broad, elongated leaves. The plant appears to be growing vertically, with a few leaves extending outward. The background is plain, which helps to emphasize the plant's form and structure. The style of the painting is minimalistic and monochromatic, using shades of black and gray, which is characteristic of sumi-e (ink wash painting). The artwork captures the essence of the plant with delicate brushwork, highlighting the natural beauty and simplicity of the subject. There are also some small inscriptions, possibly the artist's signature and a seal, located near the bottom of the painting.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-25

This is a black-and-white image of a traditional East Asian hanging scroll painting, likely of Japanese or Chinese origin. The painting features a tall, slender plant, possibly a type of grass or reed, with its leaves and stems depicted in a detailed and flowing manner. The plant appears to be leaning or swaying, giving it a dynamic quality. At the base of the plant, there are several small birds, possibly sparrows, interacting with the plant and the ground. The birds are detailed and appear to be in various poses, some looking up at the plant and others interacting with the ground. The background is simple and uncluttered, allowing the plant and birds to be the focal points of the image. The scroll is framed with a border that has a patterned fabric at the top and bottom, and a plain fabric along the sides.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-25

The image appears to be a black and white piece of art, possibly a painting or a photograph of a painting, featuring a vertical composition. The central focus is a group of birds perched on or near a tall, slender plant or tree, possibly a bamboo or reed. The plant has a narrow, elongated shape with leaves or fronds that are depicted with intricate details, giving a sense of movement and texture. The background is lighter, providing a stark contrast to the darker tones of the plant and birds, which appear to be in shades of gray and white. The art style suggests an artistic interpretation, possibly influenced by traditional Chinese or Japanese painting techniques, given the use of negative space and the detailed depiction of natural elements. The overall composition is balanced, with the birds and plant drawing the viewer's eye upwards.