Human Generated Data

Title

Paper God: Kitchen God and Wife at Altar Table, Flanked by Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong, with a Lotus Flower and Two Boys in Front, and with a Calendar for the Year Minguo 21 (1932)

Date

1932

People

-

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Carl Schuster, Esq., 1935.37.96

Human Generated Data

Title

Paper God: Kitchen God and Wife at Altar Table, Flanked by Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong, with a Lotus Flower and Two Boys in Front, and with a Calendar for the Year Minguo 21 (1932)

Date

1932

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Carl Schuster, Esq., 1935.37.96

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Art 84.1
Human 83
Tapestry 68.9
Ornament 68.9
Drawing 62.5
Text 62.3
Leisure Activities 60.1
Doodle 59.9
Advertisement 58.8
Poster 58.8
Label 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

art 98.8
illustration 97.2
print 94.3
decoration 94.2
retro 92.3
religion 91.7
painting 91
pattern 90.5
design 90
manuscript 88.9
vintage 88.5
people 88.2
culture 87.9
old 86.6
traditional 85.7
chalk out 85.7
ornate 84.5
texture 84.2
antique 84.1
ancient 83.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

comic book 95.7
print media 38.3
vintage 33.1
stamp 30.2
mail 28.8
art 27.8
postmark 26.6
postage 26.6
retro 23
postal 22.6
letter 22
post 22
old 21.6
paper 18.1
mosaic 17.6
envelope 17.5
collection 17.1
pattern 17.1
stamps 16.8
philately 15.8
design 14.7
global 14.6
culture 14.5
money 14.5
finance 14.4
currency 14.4
antique 14
ancient 13.9
religion 13.5
printed 12.8
grunge 12.8
drawing 12.4
unique 12.4
church 12
cash 11.9
circa 11.9
shows 11.8
texture 11.8
bank 11.7
game 11.6
cutting 11.6
financial 11.6
close 11.4
dollar 11.1
paint 10.9
communications 10.6
icon 10.3
card 10.2
symbol 10.1
jigsaw puzzle 10
delivery 9.7
artistic 9.6
painted 9.6
exchange 9.6
decoration 9.5
set 9.3
fun 9
canceled 8.9
philatelic 8.9
puzzle 8.8
man 8.8
used 8.6
international 8.6
bill 8.6
black 8.4
banking 8.3
historic 8.3
childhood 8.1
cartoon 8
graphic 8
zigzag 7.9
paintings 7.8
letters 7.8
dollars 7.7
book jacket 7.5
frame 7.5
traditional 7.5
economy 7.4
clip art 7.4
artwork 7.3
business 7.3
aged 7.2
office 7.2
color 7.2
painter 7.2
history 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Text 91.2
History 79.7
Art 79.6
Illustration 76.4
Miniature 74.7
Font 68.6
Middle ages 67.4
Textile 65.6
Pattern 56.3
Visual arts 55
Painting 53.4
Ancient history 52

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

cartoon 97.8
drawing 96.2
art 95.1
painting 88.9
text 85.8
human face 82.4
illustration 77.5
poster 73.3
painted 42.4
decorated 26.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 95.6%
Confused 3.7%
Calm 36.7%
Disgusted 6.2%
Angry 5.9%
Sad 8.9%
Happy 30.9%
Surprised 7.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-38
Gender Female, 63.6%
Sad 15.9%
Happy 12.2%
Surprised 35.9%
Disgusted 7.9%
Angry 9.8%
Calm 8.4%
Confused 10%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 43
Gender Female

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 35
Gender Female

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Human face
Clothing
Person
Poster
Human nose
Human eye
Human mouth

AWS Rekognition

Person 66%

AWS Rekognition

Person 63.8%

Clarifai

Human face 92.2%

Clarifai

Human face 88.9%

Clarifai

Human face 72.9%

Clarifai

Human face 69.5%

Clarifai

Human face 63.8%

Clarifai

Human face 59.5%

Clarifai

Human face 44%

Clarifai

Human face 43.9%

Clarifai

Human face 39.3%

Clarifai

Human face 37.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 91.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 86.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 79.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 70%

Clarifai

Clothing 65.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 62.9%

Clarifai

Clothing 58%

Clarifai

Clothing 51.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 44.8%

Clarifai

Clothing 39.5%

Clarifai

Clothing 35.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 34.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 34%

Clarifai

Clothing 33.1%

Clarifai

Person 72.2%

Clarifai

Person 72.2%

Clarifai

Person 70.3%

Clarifai

Person 60.2%

Clarifai

Person 45.3%

Clarifai

Person 42.7%

Clarifai

Person 42.2%

Clarifai

Poster 50%

Clarifai

Human nose 41.2%

Clarifai

Human nose 38.1%

Clarifai

Human eye 41.1%

Clarifai

Human eye 36.9%

Clarifai

Human eye 34.4%

Clarifai

Human mouth 37%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a graffiti covered wall 74.5%
graffiti on a wall 72.2%
a close up of a graffiti covered wall 71.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a painting of a couple of people in a chinese painting

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a chinese scroll with two men and a woman

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-10

The image is a colorful, traditional Chinese paper with printed text and illustrations. The upper section features a decorated border and Chinese characters, possibly part of a narrative or scripture. Below, vividly colored artwork depicts an ornate, symmetrical design with a central floral pattern and various figures and decorative motifs surrounding it.

The illustrations also include flowers and what appears to be mythological creatures or symbolic elements typical of Chinese art. There are hints of individuals engaged in certain activities, clothed in traditional attire, however specific details of these depictions are obstructed.

The overall design is reminiscent of Chinese folk art or religious texts, which often incorporate intricate patterns and storytelling through visual representations. The text and images seem to be portrayed on a worn or aged paper, suggesting it might be an antique or made to look like a vintage piece.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-10

This image portrays a traditional East Asian calendar or religious text. It features intricate and colorful artwork, including ornate patterns and symbols. The top portion contains rows of Chinese characters, likely indicating dates or months. Surrounding the text are vividly colored illustrations of figures, possibly deities or mythological characters, and decorative elements. The bottom portion similarly contains elaborate illustrations, including what appears to be figures in traditional attire and possibly a ceremonial or cultural scene. The colors are primarily red, green, and blue, giving the image a vibrant and rich appearance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This appears to be a traditional Chinese calendar or almanac print, likely from the late imperial period. The image is divided into two main sections. The upper portion contains Chinese characters arranged in a grid format, appearing to be calendar information or dates.

The lower portion features a decorative illustration in vibrant red and turquoise colors. The artwork shows traditional Chinese figures in an ornate setting with architectural elements like decorative arches and floral motifs. The style is characteristic of Chinese folk art woodblock prints, with bold outlines and bright colors. The composition includes various decorative elements like flowers, clouds, and traditional patterns.

The overall design is framed with mythological creatures or dragons in the top corners, adding to its auspicious nature. The print combines practical calendar information with decorative elements that were typical of Chinese household items meant to bring good fortune and celebrate cultural traditions.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-10

This image appears to be a traditional Chinese folk art painting or illustration. It features a highly stylized and decorative composition with intricate patterns, symbols, and depictions of figures. The central focus is on two large, stylized human faces surrounded by an elaborate border with geometric and floral motifs, as well as additional smaller figures and characters. The overall aesthetic is vibrant, colorful, and evocative of traditional Chinese artistic styles and iconography. While the human faces are present, I will not attempt to identify or name any individuals, as per the instructions provided.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-10

This appears to be a traditional Chinese calendar print or nianhua, featuring vibrant colors primarily in red and turquoise green. The top portion contains Chinese characters arranged in a calendar format within a decorative border adorned with bird-like motifs. Below the calendar section is an ornate illustration showing two prominent figures in traditional Chinese imperial or deity style, with elaborate headdresses and formal attire. They are positioned beneath decorative archways with floral and geometric patterns. The bottom portion of the image includes smaller figures and floral designs. The overall style is characteristic of Chinese folk art woodblock prints, which were commonly used for both decorative and practical purposes in traditional Chinese households. The artwork combines practical calendar information with auspicious imagery typical of Chinese cultural and religious traditions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-10

The image depicts a vibrant, colorful illustration of an ancient Chinese scroll, featuring intricate designs and characters. The scroll is divided into two sections: the top section contains a large rectangle with black Chinese characters, surrounded by a border of red and teal feathers, while the bottom section showcases a large illustration of two men in traditional Chinese attire, accompanied by smaller figures and symbols.

  • Top Section:
    • A large rectangle with black Chinese characters
    • Surrounded by a border of red and teal feathers
  • Bottom Section:
    • A large illustration of two men in traditional Chinese attire
    • Accompanied by smaller figures and symbols
    • The men are depicted in a dynamic pose, with one man holding a sword and the other holding a fan
    • The background of the bottom section features a mix of red, teal, and yellow hues, with intricate patterns and designs

The overall design of the scroll exudes a sense of cultural heritage and historical significance, with its use of traditional Chinese characters and motifs. The vibrant colors and dynamic illustrations add a sense of energy and movement to the piece, making it a captivating and engaging work of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-10

The image appears to be a traditional Chinese painting or print, featuring two central figures and various other characters. The artwork is characterized by its use of bold colors, including red, blue, and yellow, which are typical of traditional Chinese art.

Key Elements:

  • Central Figures: Two prominent figures are depicted in the center of the image. They are dressed in traditional Chinese attire, with intricate designs and patterns on their clothing.
  • Surrounding Characters: Several other characters are shown surrounding the central figures. These characters appear to be engaged in various activities, such as playing musical instruments or holding objects.
  • Color Scheme: The dominant colors used in the image are red, blue, and yellow, which are commonly found in traditional Chinese art. These colors may hold symbolic meanings, such as red representing good fortune and blue representing prosperity.
  • Composition: The composition of the image is balanced, with the central figures placed prominently in the center. The surrounding characters are arranged in a harmonious manner, creating a sense of movement and energy.

Possible Interpretation:

Based on the imagery and color scheme, it is possible that this artwork represents a scene from Chinese mythology or folklore. The central figures may be deities or legendary heroes, while the surrounding characters could be their attendants or companions. The use of bold colors and intricate designs suggests that the artwork may have been created for ceremonial or ritual purposes.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the image appears to be a traditional Chinese painting or print, featuring two central figures and various other characters. The use of bold colors and intricate designs suggests that the artwork may have been created for ceremonial or ritual purposes. The possible interpretation of the image is that it represents a scene from Chinese mythology or folklore, with the central figures being deities or legendary heroes.

Amazon Nova

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

The image appears to be a traditional Chinese illustration or painting depicting a scene from Chinese mythology or folklore. The central focus is on two figures, likely deities or legendary characters, who are seated facing each other. They are adorned with elaborate headdresses and robes, suggesting their importance or divine status. The background is filled with intricate patterns and designs, possibly representing celestial or mythological elements. The overall composition and artistic style suggest that this is a traditional Chinese artwork, possibly from a scroll or mural.

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

The image is a painting of two people with traditional Chinese clothing, with a few Chinese characters written on it. The painting is in a traditional Chinese style, with bright colors and intricate designs. The two people in the painting are wearing traditional Chinese clothing, with the woman on the left wearing a red dress and the man on the right wearing a blue robe. There are also other characters in the painting, including a man in a red robe and a woman in a green dress. The painting appears to be a depiction of a traditional Chinese scene, possibly from a historical or mythological story.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a colorfully decorated print featuring a combination of text and illustrations in an East Asian style, likely Chinese. The color palette mainly consists of red, teal, and yellow.

At the top of the image, there is a calendar-like grid with East Asian characters, surrounded by borders decorated with stylized figures and creatures.

Below the text section, there are two portraits of East Asian-looking figures, possibly deities or historical figures. The figures are facing forward with a serene expression.

The bottom part of the image shows a scene with smaller human figures, animals, and stylized floral elements. The figures are arranged around the central portraits, seemingly in a courtly or ceremonial setting.

Overall, the image combines text, portraits, and narrative scenes in a colorful and decorative composition. The combination of East Asian writing, figure styles, and themes suggests that the image likely originates from East Asia.

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is a vibrant, hand-drawn and colored illustration, likely a traditional print from East Asia, perhaps Chinese or similar. The style suggests it could be a woodblock print or a similar method of reproduction.

Here's a breakdown of the key elements:

  • Top Section: There's a decorative border with stylized figures, dragons, and other motifs, along with some Chinese characters. This section likely has information about the year or date.

  • Central Figures: The main focus is on two stylized, almost portrait-like figures. They're depicted with distinctive features, headwear, and clothing, suggesting importance or divinity.

  • Secondary Figures: There are smaller figures around the main portraits. They seem to be assisting or paying homage to the main figures.

  • Symbolism and Composition: The composition uses strong lines, bright colors (red, green, yellow), and likely contains symbols of auspiciousness, luck, or protection. The figures are likely deities, spirits, or important historical figures.

Overall, it's a visually rich piece that likely carries cultural and spiritual significance.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

This image appears to be a traditional Chinese print, possibly a woodblock print, which was a common form of art and communication in ancient and medieval China. Here is a detailed description:

  1. Text at the Top:

    • The upper portion of the image contains Chinese characters written in columns. The text seems to be in traditional Chinese script, likely containing a message, a prayer, or a description related to the image below.
  2. Central Illustration:

    • The main part of the image features two prominent figures seated side by side. They are depicted in a stylized manner with exaggerated features, which is typical of traditional Chinese art.
    • The figures are dressed in elaborate robes, suggesting they might be deities, officials, or important historical figures.
    • Between the two figures, there is a smaller figure, possibly a child or an attendant, holding an object.
    • Surrounding the central figures are additional smaller figures, possibly attendants or lesser deities, adding to the ceremonial or divine atmosphere.
  3. Color and Style:

    • The print uses vibrant colors, primarily red, green, and yellow, which are common in traditional Chinese art.
    • The style is reminiscent of folk art, with bold outlines and flat colors.
  4. Symbolism:

    • The presence of multiple figures and the elaborate attire suggests a scene of importance, possibly a religious or ceremonial event.
    • The text and imagery together likely convey a specific cultural or religious message.
  5. Border and Decoration:

    • The border of the image is decorated with intricate patterns and smaller figures, adding to the overall aesthetic and symbolic richness of the print.

This type of print was often used for religious purposes, such as in temples or for personal worship, or for educational and storytelling purposes in traditional Chinese culture.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This image appears to be a traditional Chinese woodcut print, likely a New Year's or lunar calendar, given the festive and decorative nature of the artwork. The top section features a calendar with various months and their corresponding zodiac animals, along with phrases and symbols that likely have astrological or seasonal meanings. The characters and text are in Chinese, and the design includes vibrant colors such as red, green, and gold.

The bottom section shows two central figures, possibly deities or important mythological characters, dressed in elaborate costumes with intricate patterns. They are surrounded by smaller figures, some of whom appear to be attendants or guardians. The background includes floral motifs and traditional Chinese scroll designs, contributing to the overall theme of good fortune and prosperity. The presence of the figures and the elaborate attire suggest a celebration or a reference to a significant cultural or religious event.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This image is a traditional Chinese New Year calendar painting, likely from the early 20th century, as indicated by the text "民国二十一年" which means "Year 21 of the Republic of China," corresponding to 1932. The painting is rich in symbolism and color, featuring prominent deities and decorative elements.

Top Section:

  • The top part of the image features a calendar for the year, with months and days written in Chinese characters. It includes information on the phases of the moon and other celestial events relevant for planning activities according to traditional Chinese beliefs.

Central Figures:

  • The central figures are two male deities, likely the "Kitchen Gods" or "Zao Jun," who are traditionally believed to oversee the home and report on the family's behavior to the heavens. They are depicted with solemn and dignified expressions, wearing traditional attire with intricate patterns.
  • The deity on the left has a clean-shaven face, while the one on the right has a beard, which is a common artistic distinction in traditional Chinese depictions of these deities.
  • Above their heads are halos, signifying their divine status.

Surrounding Elements:

  • Surrounding the central deities are various smaller figures and symbolic objects:
    • On the left, there is a rooster, which is a symbol of vigilance and is often associated with the start of a new day.
    • On the right, there is a smaller figure, possibly a child, holding a raft-like object.
    • In the bottom section, there are more figures, including a rooster and a person, along with floral and decorative elements.
  • The text on the left and right sides of the central figures includes auspicious phrases, such as "上天言好事" (report good deeds to heaven) and "同宫降吉祥" (blessings descend upon the home).

Color and Decor:

  • The painting uses vibrant colors, including red, green, blue, and yellow, which are traditional colors in Chinese art, symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, and happiness.
  • The borders are decorated with geometric patterns and floral motifs, adding to the overall festive and celebratory nature of the image.

This type of calendar painting was commonly used in Chinese homes during the New Year period to bring good luck and blessings for the coming year.

Text analysis

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Google

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