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Human Generated Data

Title

Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura)

Date

-

People

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎, Japanese 1760 - 1849

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.2729

Human Generated Data

Title

Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura)

People

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎, Japanese 1760 - 1849

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.2729

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-25

Human 98.3
Art 82.1
Advertisement 73.5
Poster 70.4
Plant 67.9
Jar 67.9
Pottery 67.9
Vase 67.9
Potted Plant 67.9
Book 65.6
Drawing 65
Comics 59.8
Text 57.6
Painting 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-25

illustration 99.1
people 98.6
painting 98.5
lithograph 98
art 97.4
print 96
group 94.7
adult 93.2
street 93.1
woman 90.6
child 90.4
vehicle 89.2
seat 88.5
no person 88.1
mural 87.6
man 86.9
furniture 86.8
outdoors 85.7
sketch 85.7
travel 84.8

Imagga
created on 2019-07-25

comic book 28.4
vintage 24
old 23.7
art 22.9
retro 20.5
drawing 20.4
paper 19.6
antique 18.7
grunge 17
card 17
structure 16.1
house 15.1
ancient 14.7
window 14.5
architecture 14.4
currency 14.4
decoration 14.3
building 13.8
letter 13.7
wall 13.6
money 13.6
frame 12.7
design 12.4
gold 12.3
texture 11.8
pattern 11.6
stamp 11.6
print media 11.4
economy 11.1
culture 11.1
finance 11
envelope 10.9
aged 10.9
postmark 10.8
city 10.8
mail 10.5
balcony 10.1
cash 10.1
map 10
sketch 9.9
postage 9.8
financial 9.8
scrapbook 9.7
home 9.6
graffito 9.6
colorful 9.3
church 9.2
travel 9.1
religion 9
circa 8.9
postal 8.8
album 8.8
flower 8.5
style 8.2
paint 8.1
symbol 8.1
philately 7.9
holiday 7.9
temple 7.8
color 7.8
geography 7.7
bill 7.6
greeting 7.4
tile 7.3
graphic 7.3
business 7.3
new 7.3
border 7.2
wealth 7.2
bank 7.2
world 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-25

Illustration 76.4
Art 69.5
Textile 65.6
House 53.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-25

cartoon 98.4
illustration 83.5
drawing 83.3
text 77.7
painting 65.9
book 61.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 17-27
Gender Female, 53.5%
Angry 47.2%
Surprised 45.8%
Calm 49.3%
Happy 45.1%
Confused 45.3%
Disgusted 45.5%
Sad 46.9%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Person
Flower
Plant
Human face
Flowerpot
Table
Footwear
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-25

cars vehicles 77.8%
interior objects 7.9%
streetview architecture 5.3%
paintings art 4.2%
beaches seaside 2.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-25

a close up of a building 44%
the inside of a building 43.9%
the outside of a building 43.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a japanese painting of a woman sitting on a bench

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a painting of a woman in a kimono

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-09

This is a vibrant and colorful artwork depicting a traditional Japanese scene. It appears to be a woodblock print showing a group of individuals in historical Japanese attire. They are seated on tatami mats in a room with sliding doors open to a lush garden blooming with a plethora of flowers, indicating a scene possibly set in spring.

The architecture features wooden beams and railings with intricate details, and the garden hosts various plants and a stone lantern, which are typical of classical Japanese landscaping. The atmosphere of this image conveys a serene, leisurely moment, likely meant to capture the beauty of nature and traditional life in Japan. The characters are engaging with one another and the environment, embodying the elegance and poise often associated with Japanese historical art.

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

This image is a traditional Japanese artwork that depicts a historical or cultural scene, likely in the setting of a palace or a noble residence. The vibrant colors and careful detailing indicate a classical style, possibly from the Edo period.

This scene features multiple figures, most likely noblemen and noblewomen, engaging in what seems to be a social or ceremonial activity. They are dressed in traditional Japanese attire, such as kimonos.

The setting includes an elegantly designed building with wooden floors, sliding paper doors, and an intricately designed garden. The garden is replete with blooming trees and flowers, a traditional stone lantern, and other refined landscaping elements typical of Japanese gardens.

Overall, the image is rich in cultural and historical references, encapsulating a serene and refined moment in traditional Japanese life.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a scenic view of a Japanese garden and architecture. The scene shows a wooden veranda or engawa with several people in traditional Japanese clothing. The garden features beautiful cherry blossoms (sakura) in pink, and other ornamental plants and flowers. There's a stone lantern visible in the garden area, and the architecture shows typical Japanese design elements with wooden walkways and sliding doors (shoji screens).

The color palette is particularly striking, with soft pinks in the sky and cherry blossoms, yellows in the wooden structures, and various greens in the garden vegetation. Several figures are shown wearing elaborate kimonos in rich colors like purple and red, seated in traditional Japanese style on the veranda, while others are standing on an upper level of the structure.

The composition demonstrates the characteristic Japanese artistic style of the Edo period, with its attention to architectural detail and natural elements, as well as the careful depiction of daily life scenes among the wealthy merchant class.

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene, likely from the Edo period. It shows a group of people in traditional Japanese attire gathered on a wooden porch or veranda. The setting is surrounded by lush foliage, including flowering cherry blossoms, which suggests a serene and picturesque outdoor environment. The people appear to be engaged in various activities, such as conversation and observation. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility and cultural richness.

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

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a scenic view of people gathered at what appears to be a traditional Japanese house or tea house. The scene shows an elevated wooden veranda or engawa with several people in traditional Japanese attire. On the right side, a group is seated together in formal posture, wearing elaborate kimonos. The garden visible in the lower left contains beautiful landscaping with cherry blossoms (sakura), other flowering plants, and ornamental stones. There's also a stone lantern in the garden. The architecture features typical Japanese elements like sliding doors (shoji) and wooden railings. The sky has a beautiful pink sunset coloring, and cherry blossom petals appear to be floating in the air. The overall composition creates a peaceful, elegant atmosphere typical of the Edo period artistic style.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese-style scene, likely from the 19th century, featuring a group of people in traditional attire gathered around a table. The setting appears to be a veranda or a covered outdoor area, with a garden visible in the background.

  • People:
    • There are six individuals in the image, all dressed in traditional Japanese clothing.
    • Three women are seated on the floor, while three men stand nearby.
    • The women wear kimonos, and the men wear hakama and kimono.
  • Table:
    • A low table is positioned in the center of the image, with a vase or container on it.
    • The table appears to be made of wood and has a simple design.
  • Garden:
    • A garden is visible in the background, featuring various plants and flowers.
    • The garden is well-manicured and includes a small pond or fountain.
  • Architecture:
    • The building in the background has a traditional Japanese design, with sliding doors and a tiled roof.
    • The architecture suggests that the scene is set in a traditional Japanese home or tea house.
  • Atmosphere:
    • The atmosphere of the image is serene and peaceful, with a sense of tranquility.
    • The presence of the garden and the traditional clothing suggests a connection to nature and cultural heritage.

Overall, the image presents a serene and peaceful scene that showcases traditional Japanese culture and architecture. The attention to detail in the clothing, architecture, and garden creates a sense of authenticity and depth.

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

The image depicts a serene and vibrant scene of Japanese culture, showcasing a traditional tea house or garden setting. The central focus is on a group of women dressed in traditional kimonos, gathered around a low table adorned with a vase of flowers and a teapot. They are engaged in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, which emphasizes the art of preparing and serving green tea in a specially designed room.

In the background, there are several other figures, including men and women, who appear to be enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the garden. The garden itself is beautifully landscaped, with a variety of plants and flowers adding to the overall sense of serenity.

The image also features a large window that allows natural light to enter the room, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The overall effect of the image is one of peace and tranquility, capturing the essence of Japanese culture and its emphasis on harmony with nature.

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print, characterized by its bold lines, vibrant colors, and intricate details. The style is reminiscent of the ukiyo-e genre, which was popular in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The image is likely a reproduction of an original print from this time period, and it serves as a testament to the enduring beauty and cultural significance of traditional Japanese art.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene with people in traditional clothing. The scene is set in a garden with a wooden house, surrounded by flowers and a pond. The woman in the foreground is sitting on a bench, holding a fan, and looking at something. Behind her, there are two other women sitting on the floor, and one of them is holding a fan. In the distance, there are two men standing on a balcony, and one of them is holding a sword.

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

The image is a painting of a Japanese garden with a house. In the garden, there are several women wearing traditional Japanese clothing, and some of them are sitting on the floor. There are also two men standing on the balcony of the house, holding swords. The garden has a pond with a water fountain, a vase with flowers, and a lamp. The painting is done in a traditional Japanese art style.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

This is a vibrant and detailed Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e) depicting a scene of leisure and possibly a touch of tension. Here's a breakdown:

  • Setting: The scene takes place within an elegant, multi-tiered structure that could be a traditional Japanese mansion or a grand teahouse. The structure features a wooden railing, walkways and bridges, and paper screen doors, typical of Japanese architecture. The setting is beautifully framed, with the view into a garden, and a hint of a pond, visible through the railing.

  • Foreground:

    • Several elegantly dressed women are gathered on a wooden platform, dressed in elaborate kimonos. Some are seated, and the scene conveys a sense of peaceful activity, with some possibly involved in appreciating the cherry blossoms, which are strewn around.
    • On the platform is a large vase, filled with pink cherry blossoms.
  • Midground:

    • A walkway with a pair of men who are probably samurai, with swords, are walking through the structure. The presence of samurai suggests potential conflict or an important event. A woman in the distance is walking in the same direction.
  • Background:

    • The backdrop reveals a garden with lush vegetation and flowers. The background is filled with the vibrant green and blues of a garden.
    • A stone lantern is in the garden and further emphasizes the overall traditional Japanese aesthetic.
  • Color and Style: The color palette is rich and typical of Ukiyo-e prints, with striking reds, pinks, yellows, greens, blues and blacks. The lines are bold and clear.

  • Overall Impression: The artwork is very well-done and has multiple levels. The scene likely represents an important moment in Japanese history.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

This is a woodblock print in the ukiyo-e style, depicting an interior and exterior scene with figures in traditional Japanese attire.

In the foreground, a group of elegantly dressed women is seated on a wooden veranda. One woman, in the center, is wearing a red and purple kimono and appears to be arranging cherry blossoms. Several other women are seated around her, dressed in colorful kimonos with intricate patterns. A large vase with more cherry blossoms sits on the veranda beside them, along with decorative objects.

To the left, a garden scene unfolds with a stone lantern and various plants and flowers, including irises. Above this, a covered walkway leads to another part of the structure. On this walkway, two men are walking, one dressed in green robes and the other in purple, both carrying swords, suggesting a samurai presence. A third figure walks behind them.

The architecture is characterized by light-colored wood and grid-like paper windows. The overall scene is filled with soft, pastel colors, particularly pink, yellow, and green, which contribute to a serene and elegant atmosphere. The cherry blossoms provide a seasonal context, suggesting springtime in Japan.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the ukiyo-e genre, which was popular during the Edo period. The scene depicts an elegant indoor setting with a group of people, possibly nobility or high-ranking individuals, engaged in a social gathering or a formal event.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Architecture: The setting is a traditional Japanese building with wooden structures and sliding doors. The interior is decorated with intricate details and vibrant colors.

  2. People: Several individuals are present, dressed in traditional Japanese attire. The women are wearing colorful kimonos, and the men are in formal robes. Their postures and expressions suggest a calm and refined atmosphere.

  3. Activities: One woman is seated on the floor, holding a fan, while others are standing or sitting nearby. They appear to be engaged in conversation or observing something outside the frame.

  4. Decorations: The room is adorned with flowering plants, including cherry blossoms, which are a common motif in Japanese art and symbolize beauty and the transience of life. There are also decorative items like vases and scrolls.

  5. Nature: The outdoor scenery visible through the open doors includes a garden with more flowering plants and a pond, adding to the serene ambiance.

  6. Colors and Patterns: The print uses a rich palette of colors, including reds, purples, greens, and yellows. The patterns on the kimonos and the natural elements are intricately detailed.

Overall, the image captures a moment of tranquility and elegance in a traditional Japanese setting, reflecting the cultural and artistic sensibilities of the period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely depicting a scene from the Edo period (17th to late 19th century). It is characterized by vibrant colors and intricate details, typical of the ukiyo-e style.

In the foreground, there is a group of women dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos, seated on the floor. They appear to be engaged in conversation or a social activity, possibly enjoying a tea ceremony, as suggested by the presence of a chagama (a traditional Japanese tea pot) and a chawan (a tea bowl). The women are adorned with elaborate hairstyles and accessories, indicative of their status or role.

The central area of the image features a large pot filled with various flowers, adding to the aesthetic and symbolic representation of nature and beauty. The background includes a multi-tiered veranda with a man and another man holding a fan, observing the scene below. The veranda is decorated with traditional Japanese architectural elements, including shoji (paper screens), and adorned with cherry blossoms, which are a common motif in Japanese art, symbolizing the transient nature of life and beauty.

The entire scene is rendered with a sense of harmony and tranquility, capturing a moment of social interaction in a serene environment. The use of light and shadow, along with the fine detail in the clothing and scenery, highlights the artist's skill in creating a vivid and immersive representation of everyday life in Japan.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) showcasing a serene scene of a garden and a building. The setting is likely a teahouse or a private residence with a veranda.

In the foreground, there are several women dressed in elaborate kimonos, engaged in conversation or other activities. They are seated on cushions, with a low table and decorative flower arrangements nearby. The women's kimonos feature intricate patterns and vibrant colors, indicating their high social status.

In the background, on the upper level of the building, there are two men standing on a veranda. One of them appears to be an older man with a fan, possibly a noble or a scholar, and the other is a younger man, perhaps a servant or an attendant. They seem to be observing the scene below.

The garden is beautifully landscaped with various plants, flowers, and rocks. There is also a decorative stone lantern in the garden, adding to the aesthetic appeal. The overall atmosphere of the image is calm and elegant, reflecting the refined lifestyle of the people depicted. The print features traditional Japanese architectural elements, such as sliding paper doors (shoji) and wooden beams.