Human Generated Data

Title

Rough Sketch of the Lighthouse of Chōshi Harbor in Shimōsa (Sōshū Chōshikō tōdai ryakuzu)

Date

Meiji period, late 19th century

People

Artist: Yōsai Kuniteru II 曜斎国輝, Japanese 1829 - 1874

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Honorable Joseph C. Grew, 1951.137

Human Generated Data

Title

Rough Sketch of the Lighthouse of Chōshi Harbor in Shimōsa (Sōshū Chōshikō tōdai ryakuzu)

People

Artist: Yōsai Kuniteru II 曜斎国輝, Japanese 1829 - 1874

Date

Meiji period, late 19th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Honorable Joseph C. Grew, 1951.137

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Architecture 98.3
Building 98.3
Tower 98.1
Human 95.7
Advertisement 74.2
Plot 64.7
Beacon 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

illustration 98.3
print 97.3
travel 96.3
art 95.7
architecture 95.5
lithograph 94.3
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painting 93.5
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building 92.7
landscape 90.6
house 90.3
tourism 90
people 87.7
sky 87.1
paper 85.5
town 84.6
water 83.5
text 81.8

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

puzzle 100
game 100
map 53.6
old 30
vintage 29.8
geography 27.9
paper 26.7
world 25.7
grunge 25.6
travel 25.4
antique 25.1
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atlas 20.5
country 18.4
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tourism 14.9
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finance 9.3
paint 9.1
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geographic 8.9
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find 8.8
sepia 8.7
tour 8.7
letter 8.3
painting 8.1
currency 8.1
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expedition 7.9
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construction 7.7
sketch 7.6
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landmark 7.2

Google
created on 2018-02-10

map 85.8
art 69.5
recreation 61.1
history 59.7
illustration 58.2

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

text 89.2
bedclothes 27.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster

Clarifai

Tower
Poster
Person
Tree

AWS Rekognition

Person 95.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 92%

AWS Rekognition

Person 91%

AWS Rekognition

Person 90.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 81.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 80.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 76.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 74.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 74.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 73.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 72.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 67.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 65.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 63.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 54.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 42.4%

AWS Rekognition

Poster 74.2%

Clarifai

Tower 74.5%

Clarifai

Poster 71.3%

Clarifai

Person 53.5%

Clarifai

Person 53.1%

Clarifai

Person 51.8%

Clarifai

Person 51.8%

Clarifai

Person 51.4%

Clarifai

Person 50.7%

Clarifai

Person 47.1%

Clarifai

Person 45.9%

Clarifai

Person 44.2%

Clarifai

Person 42.6%

Clarifai

Person 39.8%

Clarifai

Person 39.6%

Clarifai

Person 38.4%

Clarifai

Person 37.7%

Clarifai

Person 37.6%

Clarifai

Person 37.2%

Clarifai

Person 36.6%

Clarifai

Person 36.6%

Clarifai

Person 36.1%

Clarifai

Person 34.7%

Clarifai

Person 34.7%

Clarifai

Person 34.2%

Clarifai

Person 33.2%

Clarifai

Tree 33.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

paintings art 99%
interior objects 0.6%
beaches seaside 0.3%
text visuals 0.1%
food drinks 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a close up of a map 68.5%
a map of a book 37.3%
close up of a map 37.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a painting of a lighthouse tower in a city

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a japanese painting depicting a lighthouse and people

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

This image appears to be a detailed, colorful ukiyo-e style woodblock print from Japan. It depicts a coastal scene featuring a tall lighthouse situated on a rocky shoreline. The lighthouse is surrounded by a stone wall and has several people walking around its grounds, suggesting a lively visitation or public area.

The scene extends to a wide seascape with various ships, both steam and sail-powered, in the background, indicating a bustling harbor or important sea route. On either side of the lighthouse, there are green hills and cliffs with paths and people engaging in various activities like walking and gathering.

In the foreground, there are multiple groups of people, some standing, walking, or sitting, and others being pushed in rickshaws. The right-most section depicts individuals standing near the edge of the cliffs and near a small structure that could be a lookout point or a vendor stall.

The upper right corner of the image contains a scroll with Japanese calligraphy, giving context or narrative to the scene displayed. The print is characterized by its vibrant colors, detailed figures, and scenic beauty.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

The image you've presented is a traditional Japanese woodblock print that features a large, prominent lighthouse structure in the center, suggesting a coastal scene likely intended for navigation and safety of ships. Surrounding the lighthouse are several buildings and numerous figures in traditional attire, indicating this may be a place of some activity or significance, perhaps a gathering place or a point of interest for locals and travelers alike.

The sky has a gradation of colors from blue to a reddish hue, which could indicate either sunrise or sunset, adding a sense of time to the scene depicted. The sea is illustrated with many ships in the distance, suggesting busy sea routes and the importance of the lighthouse for maritime activities. In the foreground and to the sides, the landscape includes hills, trees, and rocky outcroppings, further emphasizing the coastal environment.

Additionally, there are several blocks of Japanese text on the image. There's a large section of text on a pale background to the right side and smaller blocks of text in red columns on the left, which likely provide context, such as the title of the piece, the creator's name, or a description of the scene depicted. The style of the print, the clothing of the figures, and the technique of the artwork are reminiscent of the Edo period or the subsequent Meiji period in Japan, a time when woodblock printing was a popular form of art known as ukiyo-e.

Lastly, the composition of the print with a mix of landscape, architecture, and characters gives a vibrant depiction of life and activity in a historical Japanese setting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a lighthouse scene, likely from the Meiji period. The artwork shows a tall, Western-style lighthouse with a red and white top situated on a fortified platform surrounded by stone walls. The lighthouse complex is bustling with activity, with many visitors shown on the grounds.

The scene is set against a dramatic backdrop with a red-tinged sky, and numerous ships can be seen in the harbor. The landscape features green hills and rocky coastlines on both sides of the lighthouse. In the water, there are both traditional Japanese boats and Western-style sailing vessels, indicating this is likely from a period when Japan was opening up to foreign influence.

The print includes Japanese text in the upper right corner, and there are red markers or cartouches placed throughout the image, which is typical of ukiyo-e prints. The composition uses traditional Japanese artistic techniques while depicting a modern subject matter, representing the cultural transition Japan was experiencing during this period.

The overall color palette consists of greens, blues, reds, and earth tones, with the white lighthouse standing as a striking central focal point. This print appears to document an important moment in Japanese maritime history, when Western-style lighthouses were first being introduced to Japan.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a lighthouse scene, likely from the Meiji period. The image shows a tall white lighthouse with a red-topped lantern room situated on a fortified compound surrounded by stone walls. Many people are shown gathered in the courtyard of the lighthouse complex.

The scene captures a busy harbor with numerous boats visible in the water against a striking red horizon. The landscape features green hills and rocky coastline on both sides of the lighthouse. The composition includes Japanese text panels, typical of educational prints from this era that were meant to inform viewers about new Western-style innovations being adopted in Japan.

The print uses traditional Japanese artistic techniques while depicting modern technology - the lighthouse represents Japan's modernization during the Meiji period when the country was rapidly adopting Western infrastructure and technology. The contrast between the traditional artistic style and the modern subject matter makes this a particularly interesting historical document.

The scene appears to be showing visitors or tourists viewing this modern marvel, highlighting how such lighthouses were not just functional maritime structures but also attractions that symbolized Japan's emerging modernity in the late 19th century.

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

This image appears to be an ornate Japanese woodblock print or ukiyo-e style illustration. The central focus is a large, ornate lighthouse structure surrounded by an active harbor scene. There are numerous small figures depicted going about various activities around the lighthouse and harbor. The landscape features rolling hills, mountains, and a body of water in the background. The image is framed with decorative text and design elements, indicating it is likely a print or illustration from a Japanese artistic tradition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It depicts a lighthouse on a rocky coastline, surrounded by people and boats. The print is divided into three panels, with the central panel featuring the lighthouse and the surrounding landscape. The left and right panels show the coastline and the sea, with several boats and ships visible.

The lighthouse is depicted in a detailed and realistic manner, with a tall tower and a lantern room at the top. It is surrounded by a low wall, and there are several people standing around it, some of whom appear to be engaged in various activities such as fishing or picnicking. The coastline is rocky and rugged, with steep cliffs and small coves. There are several trees and bushes scattered throughout the landscape, and a few buildings can be seen in the distance.

The overall atmosphere of the print is one of tranquility and beauty, with the lighthouse standing tall and proud against the backdrop of the rugged coastline. The use of color is muted, with shades of green, blue, and brown dominating the palette. The print is likely intended to evoke a sense of wonder and awe at the natural beauty of the Japanese coastline.

In terms of historical context, the print may have been created during the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Japan was undergoing rapid modernization and Westernization. The lighthouse may have been a symbol of modernity and progress, and the print may have been intended to showcase Japan's technological advancements to a Western audience. Alternatively, the print may have been created as a souvenir for Japanese tourists visiting the coastline, or as a decorative piece for a Japanese home.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and evocative representation of the Japanese coastline, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the country's cultural and historical heritage.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a lighthouse, likely created in the late 19th or early 20th century. The print is divided into three sections, with the central section featuring a large lighthouse surrounded by people and buildings. The lighthouse is depicted in a light gray color with a red top, and it stands on a small island surrounded by water. The surrounding area is filled with various buildings, including a house, a church, and a few smaller structures. People are shown walking around the area, some carrying umbrellas or walking with canes.

In the background, there are several boats and ships visible on the water, as well as a few mountains in the distance. The sky is depicted in a light gray color, with a few clouds scattered throughout. The overall atmosphere of the print is one of serenity and tranquility, with the lighthouse standing tall and proud in the center of the scene.

The print also features several Japanese characters and symbols, including a flag with a red circle in the center, which is likely the Japanese flag. There are also several other symbols and markings throughout the print, which may represent various things such as the name of the artist or the title of the print.

Overall, the image presents a peaceful and idyllic scene, with the lighthouse serving as a central focal point. The use of muted colors and simple lines creates a sense of calmness and serenity, making the print a beautiful and soothing piece of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, showcasing a panoramic view of a lighthouse surrounded by a bustling coastal scene. The lighthouse is prominently placed in the center, featuring a tall, cylindrical structure with a red and white top. The base of the lighthouse is surrounded by a small village or settlement, with several buildings and a large group of people gathered around. The scene is set against a backdrop of a serene sea with numerous boats and ships sailing in the distance, creating a sense of movement and activity.

The woodblock print is divided into three sections, each with a different perspective, giving the viewer a comprehensive view of the landscape. The top section shows the lighthouse with a clear sky and a hint of the sun setting in the background, while the middle section provides a closer view of the lighthouse and the surrounding area. The bottom section offers a detailed look at the village and the people gathered around the lighthouse.

The print also includes Japanese text, which adds cultural context and possibly provides information about the lighthouse or the surrounding area. The overall composition is rich in detail, with vibrant colors and intricate patterns that are characteristic of traditional Japanese art.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image shows a triptych print of a lighthouse in the middle of the sea. The lighthouse is surrounded by a fence, and there are houses and other buildings on the left side of the image. There are also many people walking around the area, and some are sitting on the ground. On the right side of the image, there is a yellow piece of paper with some Chinese text on it.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a vintage Japanese woodblock print depicting the Cape Inubozaki Lighthouse in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The artwork is characterized by a detailed and bird's-eye view, showcasing the lighthouse as a central feature within a coastal landscape.

In the center stands the lighthouse, a tall, white structure with a red-topped lantern room. It's surrounded by a stone wall, enclosing a grassy area where numerous people are depicted, some dressed in traditional clothing. To the left of the lighthouse is a small building with a gray roof. A Japanese flag flies on a pole near the lighthouse.

The landscape includes a bay with various boats and ships in the distance, set against a red-hued sky. The coastline is lush with green vegetation and rocky outcrops. People are also present on the cliffs and shore, engaging in various activities.

In the upper right corner, there is a scroll with Japanese text, likely providing information about the lighthouse. At the bottom left corner, there is a vertical strip with additional Japanese text and signatures, which may indicate the artist or publisher. The artwork has a distinct vintage aesthetic, typical of traditional Japanese prints.

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

This is a Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting a lighthouse at the tip of a coastline. The scene is panoramic, with a central focus on the lighthouse situated on a raised platform. Surrounding the lighthouse platform is a lively scene, with numerous people dressed in traditional clothing, interacting and observing the surroundings.

The lighthouse itself is a tall, tapered structure with a red top. A Japanese flag flies nearby, and a small building seems to be connected to the base of the lighthouse.

The landscape is lush and green with rocky outcrops. In the distance, ships, including steam-powered vessels, navigate the water. The sky is a reddish-pink color, typical of sunsets. The print also includes Japanese text, and various other details that provides more context about the image.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a lighthouse situated on a rocky coastline. The lighthouse is prominently featured in the center, with a tall, cylindrical tower topped with a red lantern room. The structure is surrounded by a small compound with buildings and a courtyard where numerous people are gathered.

The people are dressed in traditional Japanese attire, suggesting a scene from the late 19th or early 20th century. Some individuals are walking, while others appear to be engaged in conversation or various activities. The surrounding landscape includes green hills and rocky outcrops, with the sea visible in the background. Several ships and smaller boats are seen on the water, indicating a bustling maritime environment.

The sky is painted with a gradient of colors, transitioning from a light blue at the top to a reddish hue near the horizon, possibly indicating sunset or sunrise. The overall scene is vibrant and detailed, capturing a moment of daily life around the lighthouse.

In the top right corner, there is a block of Japanese text, likely providing context or a description of the scene. The print is framed with decorative elements, including red vertical bars and a small inset with additional text or a signature. The artistic style and composition are characteristic of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints known for their depictions of landscapes, historical events, and scenes from everyday life.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, showcasing a scene that appears to be a lighthouse and its surrounding area. The composition is divided into three main sections:

  1. Top Section: This area features a large, detailed lighthouse with a red and white color scheme. The lighthouse is situated on a grassy area surrounded by a stone wall. There are several figures, possibly people, gathered around the lighthouse. In the background, there is a body of water with numerous ships, some with smoke trailing behind them, suggesting they are sailing. The sky has a gradient of colors, possibly indicating either sunrise or sunset.

  2. Right Section: This part of the image shows a view of the coastline with additional figures scattered around. There are people on the rocks and in small boats, and a small structure is visible in the foreground. The landscape is lush with green trees and hills, and the water is depicted with a mix of blues and greens.

  3. Left Section: This section provides a closer view of the lighthouse from the left side. The lighthouse is shown in detail, with its lower section appearing to be made of stone and the upper section white, with a red top. The surrounding area includes more figures, some of whom are standing on the rocks and others near the water. The landscape features green hills and rocks, and the water is depicted with small waves.

The entire image is rich in detail, with a variety of colors used to depict the natural and human elements. The presence of the lighthouse suggests that this is a coastal scene, possibly in a region where maritime activity is significant. The people in the scene add a sense of scale and human activity to the landscape. The text on the right side of the image appears to be in Japanese and likely provides additional information about the lighthouse or the scene.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Meiji period, depicting a coastal scene with a lighthouse as the central feature. The lighthouse is tall and white, with a red top, and is situated on a green hillside. Surrounding the lighthouse are several buildings, including a house with a chimney, and a group of people are gathered around, engaging in various activities such as walking, sitting, and playing musical instruments.

The background shows a vast expanse of water with numerous ships, both large and small, navigating the harbor. The sky is a gradient of colors, transitioning from a light blue at the top to a reddish hue near the horizon, suggesting either sunrise or sunset.

The left and right sides of the image feature detailed landscapes with cliffs, trees, and rocky outcrops. There are also people depicted in these areas, some sitting and others standing, all appearing to be enjoying the view. The top right corner of the image contains a block of Japanese text, which is likely providing information about the scene or the lighthouse.

The overall composition is rich in detail, capturing the bustling activity of a port town and the natural beauty of the coastal environment, blending traditional Japanese artistic elements with the modernity of the lighthouse and ships.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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