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Human Generated Data

Title

Katagami Textile Stencil with Flower and Scrolling Vine Design

Date

Late Edo-Meiji period, 19th-early 20th century

People

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Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of David M. Matteson, Class of 1893, 1942.134.16

Human Generated Data

Title

Katagami Textile Stencil with Flower and Scrolling Vine Design

Date

Late Edo-Meiji period, 19th-early 20th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of David M. Matteson, Class of 1893, 1942.134.16

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Lace 98.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

retro 96.2
abstract 95.3
pattern 94
art 93.7
antique 93.6
desktop 93
texture 92.4
decoration 92.2
old 91
ornate 89.8
design 89
wallpaper 87.2
vintage 86.5
no person 85.2
dirty 85.1
style 83.9
picture frame 81.7
dark 81.3
paper 78.6
illustration 75.7

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

flower 40.1
floral 37.4
design 36.6
pattern 34.2
decoration 33.3
art 31.4
decorative 30.9
wallpaper 30.6
retro 28.7
graphic 27
element 26.4
seamless 24.7
ornament 24.1
leaf 24.1
vintage 22.3
frame 21.6
texture 21.5
drawing 20.6
decor 20.3
spring 19.6
card 18.9
plant 18
grunge 17.9
ornate 17.4
backdrop 17.3
style 15.6
brown 15.5
textile 15.2
creative 15
paper 15
curve 14.9
shape 14.8
flowers 14.8
container 14.2
silhouette 14.1
swirl 13.8
holiday 13.6
envelope 13.6
elegance 13.4
color 13.3
modern 13.3
curl 13.3
tile 13.1
scroll 12.4
circle 12
old 11.8
cotton 11.8
paint 11.8
border 11.8
fastener 11.6
device 11.6
summer 11.6
gold 11.5
antique 11.3
artistic 11.3
fabric 11.2
foliage 11.1
damask 10.6
sconce 10.3
arabesque 10.1
blossom 10.1
bag 10
dirty 9.9
flourish 9.8
repetition 9.8
symbol 9.4
elements 9.3
season 8.6
bracket 8.5
ornamental 8.5
patterns 8.5
restraint 8.5
chandelier 8.2
celebration 8
scrapbook 7.8
golden 7.7
set 7.7
geometric 7.6
greeting 7.4
cover 7.4
natural 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
buckle 7.3
branch 7.3
detail 7.2
colorful 7.2
bright 7.1

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Brown 98
Outerwear 95.1
Sleeve 87.2
Rectangle 86
Tablecloth 84.4
Motif 80.8
Wood 80.4
Doily 78.8
Creative arts 78.3
Embellishment 76.4
Linens 75.4
Pattern 75.1
Magenta 68.4
Bag 67.9
Hardwood 67.9
Fashion accessory 67.6
Visual arts 67
Art 64.5
Woven fabric 62.3
Circle 62

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

text 83.6
fabric 71
motif 70.7
pattern 61.6
art 57.4
design 50.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Flower
Fashion accessory

AWS Rekognition

Rug 90.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

paintings art 62%
events parties 35.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

background pattern 94.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

the pattern is a bit of a mess.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a piece of art work with a brown background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This image shows an ornate stencil cut out of a reddish-brown material, possibly leather or thick paper. The stencil features intricate floral and geometric patterns that include spirals, circular shapes, and radiating petals resembling flowers. There are small perforations throughout the design, forming delicate dotted outlines and details. The background is solid, and there are areas where the material has been torn or damaged, particularly at the top edges. The overall design suggests a decorative or artistic purpose, possibly for printing or textile work.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image features a traditional Japanese katagami, which is a stencil used for dyeing textiles. The stencil is made from mulberry paper, which has been treated to make it durable for repeated use. The design is intricate and symmetrical, featuring elaborate floral and geometric patterns. The stencil pattern includes circular motifs with radiating petals and delicate scrollwork, suggesting stylized flowers and leaves. The overall shape of the stencil is a rectangle, though the top edge is irregular due to wear or intentional design. The stencil seems aged, with a rich brown color typical of the persimmon-tannin treatment used to preserve the paper. The cut-out sections in the design allow dye to pass through, creating the desired pattern on fabric.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a decorative textile or fabric with an intricate pattern of stylized floral and sunburst designs. The background is a dark, rich brown color, and the patterns are created through a process of piercing or cutting the fabric to create a lace-like effect. The designs are symmetrical and repeating, creating a visually striking and ornate appearance. The overall impression is one of delicate craftsmanship and artistic expression.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows an artistic pattern painted or carved onto a rusty metal surface, likely an old door or wall. The pattern consists of floral and geometric designs reminiscent of traditional or folk art motifs. Circular flower-like shapes are surrounded by dots and curved lines radiating outward, creating an intricate, symmetric composition against the weathered, textured brown background. Light is filtering through holes or gaps in the metal, adding an interesting play of light and shadow to the ornate design.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be a decorative metal panel or screen with an intricate floral or starburst pattern cut into it. The panel has a dark reddish-brown or rust-colored background, and the cut-out design features several large sunburst or flower-like patterns surrounded by smaller dotted details and organic shapes. The metalwork creates a beautiful contrast between the solid metal and the negative space of the cut-outs, giving it a lace-like appearance. This type of decorative metalwork could be used as a room divider, garden screen, or architectural detail.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a piece of fabric with a floral pattern, likely used for crafting or sewing.

  • The fabric is brown and appears to be made of cotton or a similar material.
    • It has a smooth texture and a subtle sheen.
    • The fabric is rectangular in shape, with a slightly curved edge at the top.
  • The floral pattern is intricate and features various shapes and designs.
    • The pattern is made up of small, delicate flowers and leaves that are arranged in a repeating sequence.
    • The flowers have five petals and are surrounded by intricate details, such as dots and lines.
  • The fabric appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging.
    • There are small tears and holes throughout the fabric, particularly at the edges.
    • The fabric also has a yellowish tint, suggesting that it has been exposed to sunlight or has been stored for an extended period.

Overall, the image suggests that the fabric is a vintage or antique item that has been used for crafting or sewing purposes. The intricate floral pattern and worn appearance give the fabric a unique and charming character.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a brown, rectangular piece of paper with a decorative cut-out design. The paper features a prominent tear at the top, and its edges are rough and uneven. The cut-out design is intricate, comprising various shapes and patterns, including flowers, leaves, and dots. The design is predominantly white, with some areas appearing slightly darker due to the paper's texture.

The background of the image is not visible, as the paper fills the entire frame. Overall, the image showcases a unique and delicate piece of paper art, with the cut-out design adding an extra layer of visual interest.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a brown paper or fabric with a white lace-like pattern on it. The lace pattern appears to be made of delicate, intricate designs with small holes and perforations. The pattern has a floral or geometric design, with a combination of circular and linear elements. The lace pattern is placed on the brown paper or fabric, which appears to be torn or damaged in some areas, with some white spots or stains.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a brown paper with a floral pattern on it. The floral pattern is in the shape of a rectangle and is placed in the center of the paper. The paper appears to be torn on the top left corner. The floral pattern is made up of a combination of white and brown colors. The brown color is dominant, and the white color is used to create the details of the flowers.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image presents a decorative piece, possibly a paper cut or stencil, on a textured, brown background. It has a vintage or aged appearance, with some imperfections adding to its character.

Key Features:

  • Cut-out Design: The prominent element is the intricate cut-out design, featuring floral and swirling patterns. The cut-out portions reveal a white background (likely the support underneath), creating a contrast with the darker cut-out material.
  • Color and Texture: The cut-out design is a dark brown or black, suggesting it may be made of leather or heavy paper. The background is a darker shade of brown, with what seems to be a textured, possibly crinkled or aged surface.
  • Composition: The cut-out design takes up the upper portion of the image, while the plain brown background occupies the lower half. The composition is somewhat symmetrical.
  • Imperfections: There is some tearing or damage at the top of the image, which contributes to its vintage look.

Possible Interpretations:

  • This could be a piece of folk art, a decorative element from a book, or a design created for textile purposes (as a stencil).
  • The floral and swirling motifs could represent natural elements.

Overall, the image is a charming and artistic display of delicate design against a contrasting, aged background.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a piece of what appears to be brown paper or leather that has been partially cut into an intricate design. The design features a variety of floral and geometric shapes. The cut-out areas reveal a white background beneath, which emphasizes the ornate nature of the pattern. The overall effect is one of decorative craftsmanship, suggesting a piece of handcrafted art. There's some damage at the upper edges of the image.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a section of a rusted metal surface that has intricate patterns cut into it. The patterns appear to be a series of circular and floral designs, with detailed cutouts forming shapes like flowers, leaves, and possibly abstract geometric forms. The cutouts are arranged in a repeating, symmetrical pattern across the metal. The rust on the metal gives it a reddish-brown hue, adding a textured and aged appearance to the piece. The overall effect is a blend of industrial and artistic elements, creating a visually striking and decorative piece.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image appears to be a piece of paper with intricate cut-out patterns. The design features symmetrical floral or circular motifs with radiating points and dots, creating a delicate and ornate appearance. The patterns are arranged in a horizontal band across the center of the paper, with some areas left untouched and others featuring detailed cuts. The surrounding paper is a solid, dark brown color, which contrasts with the lighter, more detailed cut-out sections. The edges of the paper seem aged or worn, and there is a noticeable tear or patch in the upper part of the image, suggesting that the paper is old or has been handled frequently.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image appears to be a piece of traditional Chinese paper-cutting art. The design is intricate, featuring a variety of floral and geometric patterns. The paper-cutting is made from a dark brown material, possibly silk or a similar fabric, with white areas where the material has been cut away to create the design. The patterns include circular motifs with radiating lines, similar to flowers or fans, and smaller geometric shapes scattered throughout. The overall effect is delicate and ornate, showcasing the skill involved in creating such detailed work. The material shows some signs of wear and tear, with creases and a small tear at the top, indicating that it may be an older piece.