Human Generated Data

Title

Triptych: Off Kaiyōjima the Japanese Destroyer was Victorious (Kaiyōjima oki nikkan taishō)

Date

Meiji period, dated 1894

People

Artist: Nakamura Shūkō, Japanese dates unknown

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry G. Vaughan, 1944.5.16

Human Generated Data

Title

Triptych: Off Kaiyōjima the Japanese Destroyer was Victorious (Kaiyōjima oki nikkan taishō)

People

Artist: Nakamura Shūkō, Japanese dates unknown

Date

Meiji period, dated 1894

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry G. Vaughan, 1944.5.16

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Art 97.5
Nature 89.7
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Transportation 64.3
Vehicle 64.3
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Building 60.1
Ice 59
Military Uniform 58.9
Modern Art 58.5
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Watercraft 57.3
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Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

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Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

map 39.8
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Google
created on 2019-07-06

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Cg artwork 54.9
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Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

text 99.2
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Flag
Boat
Vehicle

AWS Rekognition

Painting 97.5%

Clarifai

Flag 67.7%

Clarifai

Boat 58.9%

Clarifai

Vehicle 38%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

paintings art 99.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a close up of a map 72.3%
a large map 68.6%
a map of the world 68.5%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a painting of a ship in the ocean

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-03

the battle of the japanese fleet by japanese artist kuroda kiyoshi

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-09

This image appears to be a colored Japanese woodblock print depicting a naval battle scene. It shows a large warship in the foreground prominently flying the flag of the rising sun, which indicates that it's a Japanese vessel. This ship is drawn in a detailed manner, with smokestacks, masts, and multiple cannons visible on its deck. The ship sails through turbulent, stylized waves, and it seems to be relatively unscathed.

In stark contrast, the middle and background are filled with significant naval chaos. There are several other ships in varying states of distress; one has capsized and is sinking into the waves, while others are aflame, suggesting that they've been hit by enemy fire. Explosions and billowing smoke cloud the sky, with smaller fiery bursts indicating active engagement and hits by artillery. Smaller boats with what appear to be rescue or boarding crews are also visible in the tumultuous water.

The style of the image, including the use of color, line work, and the stylized ocean waves, are reminiscent of traditional Japanese art. The print is also adorned with Japanese script, likely detailing the name of the battle, the ships, or other relevant historical or artistic information. This piece might represent a particular historical naval battle from the perspective of Japanese military pride or propaganda.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-09

The image is a Japanese woodblock print depicting a dramatic naval battle scene. It features tumultuous waves and several warships engaged in combat. Explosions and heavy smoke fill the background, indicating the intensity of the battle. One ship, adorned with the Japanese Rising Sun flag, is prominently displayed on the right, appearing relatively intact. In contrast, other ships are seen either sinking or engulfed in flames and smoke, adding a sense of chaos to the scene. Sailors can be spotted on some of the smaller boats amidst the waves. The print uses vibrant colors and dynamic composition to convey the action and intensity of the naval confrontation.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a naval battle scene, likely from the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). The image shows dramatic waves in a traditional Japanese artistic style reminiscent of the famous "Great Wave off Kanagawa." There are warships flying Japanese naval flags (including the Rising Sun flag), and the scene captures an intense battle with explosions, smoke, and artillery fire. The color palette includes deep blues and greens in the turbulent waves, greys in the smoke, and bright red-orange bursts from the explosions. The composition is dynamic, with the diagonal lines of the waves creating a sense of movement and chaos. The style combines traditional Japanese artistic elements with modern warfare subjects, which was characteristic of Meiji period war prints.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-09

The image depicts a dramatic naval battle scene. In the foreground, large waves crash around ships, with explosions and smoke filling the sky. A Japanese battleship with the rising sun flag is prominently featured, surrounded by smaller vessels. The waves are depicted in a stylized, exaggerated manner, adding to the sense of chaos and intensity of the battle. The overall scene conveys a sense of the power and violence of naval warfare.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-09

This is a Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a naval battle scene, likely from the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). The dramatic image shows Japanese warships, identified by the rising sun naval ensign, engaging in combat on rough seas. The artwork captures intense action with explosions creating red bursts and dark smoke clouds in the sky. Large, turbulent waves in traditional Japanese artistic style (reminiscent of Hokusai's "Great Wave") dominate the foreground. A white-hulled warship with smokestacks is prominently featured on the right side, while ships appear to be sinking or under attack on the left amid the violent seascape. The color palette consists of blues, grays, and whites for the sea and sky, with dramatic red and orange highlights from the explosions. The print includes Japanese text characters along the margins, which is typical of this art style from the Meiji period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-09

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a naval battle, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene is chaotic, with several ships in the water, some on fire, and others firing cannons.

In the foreground, a large white ship dominates the right side of the image, flying a red and white flag. It appears to be under attack, with smoke billowing from its funnel and a cannonball flying towards it. The ship's hull is adorned with gold accents, and its deck is crowded with sailors.

To the left of the large ship, a black ship with a red stripe is engulfed in flames, its sails and rigging ablaze. Other ships are scattered throughout the image, some sinking or listing to one side, while others appear to be intact.

The background of the image is a gray sky with clouds, and the overall atmosphere is one of chaos and destruction. The print is signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner, but the signature is illegible.

Overall, the image captures a dramatic moment in a naval battle, with the artist's use of color and composition creating a sense of tension and urgency.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-09

This image is a Japanese woodblock print depicting a naval battle scene. The print features a large white ship with a red and white striped flag, possibly the Japanese flag, prominently displayed on the right side of the image. The ship is surrounded by smaller vessels, some of which are engulfed in flames or explosions.

In the foreground, waves crash against the ships, creating a sense of turmoil and chaos. The sky above is filled with smoke and clouds, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the scene. The overall effect is one of intense action and conflict, capturing the intensity of a naval battle.

The print's style and composition suggest that it may be a work by Japanese artist Kobayashi Kiyochika, who was known for his depictions of modern life and military scenes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The level of detail and realism in the print also suggests that it may have been created as a commemorative piece to celebrate a significant naval victory or event.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image is a traditional Japanese painting depicting a naval battle scene. It features a large Japanese warship in the foreground, flying the Japanese flag at the top of its mast. The ship is surrounded by turbulent waves, and there are other ships in the background, some of which appear to be sinking or damaged. The painting also includes a small boat in the foreground, with a person in it. The overall scene is dramatic and intense, with smoke and fire emanating from the ships and the waves crashing around them. The painting appears to be a historical depiction of a naval battle, possibly from the Meiji period in Japanese history.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image is a painting of a sea battle between the Japanese and the Russians. The Japanese ship is on the right side of the image, and the Russian ship is on the left side. The Japanese ship is larger than the Russian ship. The Japanese ship is firing its guns at the Russian ship. The Russian ship is sinking in the water. The water is rough, and there are waves.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

This is a vibrant and dramatic depiction of a naval battle, rendered in the style of traditional Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e). The scene is chaotic, with ships engaged in combat amidst a stormy sea. Here's a breakdown:

  • Subject: The primary focus is on the clash of warships. The image conveys the intensity of a naval battle, with explosions, smoke, and fire.
  • Composition: The composition is dynamic. The ships are depicted in various states, some exploding, others firing, and some possibly sinking or already sunk. The artist employs diagonal lines of the ships and the waves to create a sense of movement and action. The ships are arranged in a complex manner, overlapping and partially obscuring each other, adding to the feeling of disorder and the intensity of the fight.
  • Color and Style: The color palette is bold and vivid, typical of ukiyo-e. There are rich reds from the explosions, deep blues and greens for the sea, and contrasting whites and blacks for the ships and smoke. The style is characterized by distinct outlines and flat areas of color. The sea is depicted with characteristic stylized waves.
  • Symbols and Context: Japanese flags with the rising sun on the ships suggest this is a Japanese perspective on the battle. Japanese text is present, which likely provides additional context, like a title or information about the event depicted.

In summary, the image presents a dramatic, stylized view of naval combat, using the conventions of Japanese ukiyo-e to convey the chaos and destruction of a historical battle.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here is a description of the image:

This is a woodblock print depicting a naval battle. In the foreground are large, stylized waves in shades of blue and white, giving a sense of rough seas.

On the right, a large white warship dominates the scene, angled towards the viewer. It is adorned with gold-colored ornamentation along its bow, and a Japanese flag (red circle on a white background) flies from its mast. People are visible on deck, and chains hang down from the ship's side.

On the left, another warship is partially obscured by a large explosion of red and orange flames and white smoke. The ship appears to be black with a red underbelly. Other ships are visible in the background, some engulfed in smoke or damaged.

The overall impression is one of intense combat during a naval battle, with the Japanese warship seemingly victorious over its opponent. The sky is filled with smoke, suggesting an ongoing and fierce engagement.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a naval battle scene. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Subject Matter: The print shows a dramatic naval battle with ships engaged in combat. The scene is likely from a historical conflict, possibly the Russo-Japanese War given the style and context of the artwork.

  2. Foreground:

    • There is a large, heavily damaged ship in the foreground on the left side. The ship is listing and appears to be sinking, with smoke and fire billowing from it.
    • A smaller vessel is seen in the water near the sinking ship, possibly a lifeboat or rescue craft.
  3. Background:

    • Several other ships are visible in the background, some of which are also engaged in battle, indicated by the smoke and explosions.
    • The ship on the right side of the image is flying the Japanese naval ensign, suggesting it is a Japanese vessel. This ship appears to be intact and possibly firing at the enemy ships.
  4. Artistic Style:

    • The print is executed in the traditional Japanese woodblock style, characterized by its use of vibrant colors and intricate detail.
    • The waves are depicted in a stylized manner, typical of Japanese art, with dynamic, curving lines.
    • The sky is filled with clouds and smoke from the battle, adding to the dramatic effect of the scene.
  5. Text:

    • There is Japanese text in the upper right corner of the image, which likely provides context or a title for the scene.
  6. Flags and Symbols:

    • The Japanese naval ensign is prominently displayed on the ship to the right, indicating nationality and allegiance.
    • Other ships in the scene may have different flags, suggesting they belong to opposing forces.

Overall, the image captures the intensity and chaos of a naval battle, highlighting the bravery and conflict inherent in such historical events.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a naval battle scene. It features a large Japanese battleship on the right side, adorned with a flag bearing a rising sun. The ship is heavily detailed with smoke and explosions emanating from it, suggesting it is under attack or in the midst of a fierce battle. The waves are depicted in dramatic, tall, and turbulent form, adding to the intensity of the scene.

Another battleship is shown on the left side of the image, also under attack, with visible damage and flames. Smaller ships can be seen in the background, possibly participating in the battle or observing the conflict. The sky is filled with smoke and explosions, indicating chaotic warfare.

Text is present in the image, written in Japanese characters, which likely provides context or commentary on the depicted battle. The overall style of the image is reminiscent of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints, known for their vivid colors and dynamic compositions.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely depicting a naval battle scene. The artwork features a large white ship with a red and white flag, possibly a Japanese naval vessel, in the foreground. The ship is surrounded by turbulent waves and is firing cannons, as indicated by the bursts of red and orange flames and smoke emanating from its guns.

In the background, another ship is shown capsizing and sinking, with water splashing dramatically around it. There are also smaller boats and figures in the water, suggesting chaos and conflict. The sky is filled with dark clouds and smoke, adding to the intensity of the scene. The style of the artwork is reminiscent of ukiyo-e prints, characterized by bold lines and vibrant colors. There are also some Japanese characters and inscriptions on the image, which may provide additional context or information about the depicted event.

Text analysis

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