Human Generated Data

Title

Medium-sized hair-bristled brush, from a set of Japanese brushes

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, Class of 1907, 1937.176.E

Human Generated Data

Title

Medium-sized hair-bristled brush, from a set of Japanese brushes

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, Class of 1907, 1937.176.E

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Leisure Activities 83.8
Guitar 65.4
Musical Instrument 65.4
Lute 58.1
Broom 55.8
Brush 55.4
Tool 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

no person 98.8
wood 97
one 95.4
wear 93.5
retro 91.9
rope 91.1
art 90.3
leather 89.1
still life 88.8
old 86.7
empty 81.4
fashion 80.6
painting 79.6
paper 79.5
wooden 75.8
antique 74.7
dark 74.6
people 74.6
dirty 73.6
rustic 73.3

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

architecture 28.4
old 27.8
ancient 22.5
building 19.9
city 18.3
sky 17.2
device 16.7
support 16.2
wall 16
stone 15.2
window 15
antique 13.8
structure 13.7
house 13.4
construction 12.8
travel 12.7
history 12.5
brick 12.3
wooden 11.4
metal 11.3
art 11.2
historic 11
wood 10.8
arch 10.8
monument 10.3
glass 10.1
light 10
dark 10
retro 9.8
urban 9.6
home 9.6
exterior 9.2
street 9.2
vintage 9.1
tower 9
protective covering 8.8
door 8.5
black 8.5
classic 8.3
town 8.3
frame 8.3
silhouette 8.3
landmark 8.1
sunset 8.1
bridge 8
high 7.8
window shade 7.8
culture 7.7
medieval 7.7
concrete 7.6
texture 7.6
religious 7.5
place 7.4
famous 7.4
landscape 7.4
work 7.3
hole 7.1
instrument 7.1

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Wood 86.4
Tints and shades 77.1
Font 71.6
Human leg 67.7
Symmetry 65
Symbol 64.5
Table 63.9
Shadow 62.5
Plywood 60.8
Circle 59.4
Pattern 57.7
Number 53.3
Art 52.7
Visual arts 52.4
Metal 51.6
Hardwood 50.8
Drawing 50.3

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

text 83.1
abstract 82
drawing 76.3

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a close up of some shoes 34%
a close up of shoes 32.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a brush brush with a brush and a brush -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows an old-style handmade brush with a flat wooden handle and natural bristles. The bristles are dark and appear thick, securely attached to the handle using wires or string threaded through holes in the wood. The handle has a rectangular base that widens near the bristle area. A piece of rope or string tied through a hole at the bottom allows for hanging or carrying. The brush has a rustic, vintage look, suggesting it was used for manual cleaning or painting tasks.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image features a traditional Japanese calligraphy brush, also known as an ink brush. The brush has an elongated flat wooden handle, slightly tapering towards the bottom, with a rounded top where the bristles are attached. The bristles are densely packed, dark brown, and slightly splayed out at the top. The handle has a natural, unfinished wood appearance with faint lines running vertically, likely indicating the grain of the wood. There are three horizontal wires wrapped around the top part of the handle near the bristles, securing them in place. A hole at the bottom of the handle has a thin rope passed through it, tied in a knot, possibly for hanging the brush. The brush lies against a simple dark, black background that highlights its details.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a wooden paintbrush with a dark brown bristle head and a light-colored wooden handle. The brush is positioned vertically, with the bristles facing upwards, and has a small hole at the bottom of the handle. A piece of twine or string is tied around the handle, near the top, and extends down to the bottom of the handle, where it forms a loop.

The background of the image is black, suggesting that the photo was taken in a dark room or against a black backdrop. The overall appearance of the brush suggests that it may be an antique or vintage item, possibly used for painting or other artistic purposes.

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

The image shows a wooden-handled brush with a dark brown bristle head, featuring a hole in the handle and a piece of twine tied around it. The brush is positioned vertically, with the bristles at the top and the handle at the bottom. The bristles are dark brown and appear to be made of natural fibers, such as horsehair or boar bristles. They are densely packed and have a rough texture.

The handle of the brush is made of light-colored wood and has a smooth surface. It is rectangular in shape, with a flat top and a rounded bottom. The handle is slightly thicker at the top than at the bottom, giving it a tapered appearance.

A hole is visible in the center of the handle, just below the bristles. This hole is likely used for hanging the brush or attaching it to a handle or other object.

A piece of twine is tied around the handle, just above the hole. The twine is made of a natural fiber, such as cotton or hemp, and is a light brown color. It is tied in a simple knot, with the ends of the twine hanging down from the handle.

The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the brush. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the brush's design and construction, showcasing its unique features and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a wooden brush with bristles on a black background. The brush has a wooden handle and a brush head with bristles made of animal hair, possibly goat or horse hair. The bristles are arranged in a circular pattern and are secured to the wooden handle with a thin wire. The brush handle is made of wood and has a rectangular shape with a hole in the center for the wire to pass through.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features a wooden brush with bristles that are probably made from animal hair. The bristles are attached to the wooden handle with a rope that is tied in a knot. The brush is placed on a black background. The brush is probably used for painting or cleaning. The brush is probably old and has been used for a long time.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

The image shows a painting brush viewed from directly above against a black background. The brush has a light-brown wooden handle and head. It is wide at the head, narrows into a curved neck before becoming a rectangle for the rest of the handle, where there is a hole through which is threaded a cord, knotted at the end. The bristles are brown, dark at the base, and fade to light brown towards the ends. They form a thick and dense rectangle shape. The head of the brush is made up of several layers. There are three horizontal lines of thin wire wrapped around the head, securing the bristles, each tied off and knotter at the front. The upper layer of the head, closest to the bristles, has small holes. There is faint writing on the bottom of the handle.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image showcases a close-up view of a traditional-looking paintbrush. It's set against a plain black background, which helps the brush stand out.

Key Features:

  • Brush Head: The top portion of the brush is the bristled head. The bristles appear to be made of dark-colored, likely natural, fibers. The bristles are thick and evenly distributed, indicating the brush is intended for broad strokes or covering large areas.
  • Handle: The handle is made of wood, appearing to be light-colored. The handle is rectangular with rounded curved at the top and is attached to the bristles. It has a handle shape that tapers towards a smaller width.
  • Construction: It appears the bristles are secured to the handle with wire. The wire is wrapped around the head in a few places, helping to hold the bristles firmly in place.
  • Detailing: There is a loop attached to the handle by a hole at the bottom of the handle.
  • Condition: The brush looks well-used, with some wear evident on the wooden handle.

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Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional handcrafted brush, likely used for cleaning or grooming purposes. The brush consists of a wooden handle with a rectangular shape that narrows towards the bottom. The handle has a hole at the bottom through which a loop of rope or twine is threaded, possibly for hanging or securing the brush.

The bristles of the brush are made of natural fibers, likely animal hair, and are densely packed and secured to the wooden base with several horizontal rows of wire or string. The wires or strings are tightly wrapped around the bristles to keep them in place. The overall appearance of the brush suggests it is handmade and possibly of historical or cultural significance.