Human Generated Data

Title

Flute Player Charming a Snake ("Snake" from the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac)

Date

Edo period, dated 1833

People

Artist: Yashima Gakutei 八島岳亭, Japanese 1786? - 1868

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.1726

Human Generated Data

Title

Flute Player Charming a Snake ("Snake" from the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac)

People

Artist: Yashima Gakutei 八島岳亭, Japanese 1786? - 1868

Date

Edo period, dated 1833

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.1726

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-02

Snake 94.3
Animal 94.3
Reptile 94.3
Text 91.2
Art 76.6
Drawing 71.8
Painting 68.1
Soil 60.7
Doodle 57.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-24

snake 99.9
reptile 99.4
illustration 98.6
print 98.3
no person 97.7
desktop 94
one 93.9
animal 93.2
art 92.7
python 91.4
nature 91.2
danger 90.5
pattern 90.1
wildlife 90
retro 87.5
old 87.1
decoration 87
design 86.8
zoology 86.3
traditional 86.2

Imagga
created on 2018-03-24

fabric 32.3
money 29
paisley 28.6
retro 27.1
cash 25.7
currency 25.2
finance 24.5
bank 24.2
old 23.7
paper 23.5
vintage 20.7
frame 19.2
banking 18.4
bookmark 18.2
art 17.8
design 17.2
pattern 17.1
grunge 17
tile 16.5
notes 16.3
stamp 16.1
financial 16.1
note 15.6
texture 15.3
envelope 15
map 14.8
decoration 14.5
antique 14.3
dollar 13.9
banknote 13.6
symbol 13.5
mail 13.4
business 13.4
bill 13.3
card 13.2
drawing 13
floral 12.8
wallpaper 12.3
style 11.9
handkerchief 11.8
wealth 11.7
dollars 11.6
pay 11.5
exchange 11.5
ancient 11.3
letter 11
decorative 10.9
postmark 10.9
postage 10.8
hundred 10.7
graphic 10.2
economy 10.2
backdrop 9.9
banknotes 9.8
close 9.7
pound 9.7
invitation 9.7
us 9.6
container 9.6
piece of cloth 9.4
holiday 9.3
aged 9.1
border 9.1
arabesque 9
postal 8.8
capital 8.6
savings 8.4
element 8.3
ornate 8.2
collection 8.1
world 8
stamps 7.9
representation 7.9
payment 7.7
post 7.6
sign 7.5
greeting 7.4
dirty 7.2
celebration 7.2

Google
created on 2018-03-24

serpent 77.1
art 65.8
font 63.5
illustration 61.9
calligraphy 57.8
costume design 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-24

text 93

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake 94.3%
Painting 68.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Azure OpenAI

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-12

This image features an artwork that appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print. It depicts a large snake coiled around a female figure wearing traditional Japanese attire. The figure is shown in profile and looks away from the viewer, with the snake's body enveloping her almost protectively. The woman has her hair styled in a period-appropriate manner, with ornaments visible, and she's dressed in a kimono with a pattern of stylized flowers or clover leaves. The kimono is intricately detailed and layered, indicating the formality of her attire, which suggests that she may be a person of some importance or participating in a significant event. The snake's scales are meticulously rendered with varying shades suggesting the texture and pattern of its skin. Its eye is red and provides a focal point in the otherwise monochromatic body of the snake. The upper part of the print contains Japanese text, possibly featuring a title, artist's signature, or a narrative element related to the scene portrayed. There is also a red stamp, which might be the seal of the artist or a publisher's mark. This kind of artwork is typical of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through the 19th centuries, which often includes scenes from history, folklore, literature, and everyday life, along with landscapes, beauty, and entertainment districts.

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

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print. It depicts a figure in elaborate clothing playing a flute. The clothing appears to be a kimono with intricate patterns. The figure is entwined by a large serpent, which seems calm and passive, with its head resting close to the person’s face. Japanese calligraphy is present in the background, adding to the traditional aesthetic of the artwork. The scene embodies a sense of mysticism and calm interaction between the human and the serpent, a common theme in Japanese folklore and art. The use of soft, natural colors and detailed patterns typical for traditional woodblock prints is evident. The overall image conveys a sense of serenity and balance.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a Japanese print or woodblock design featuring a large snake or serpent-like creature coiled around a female figure wearing a patterned, ornate robe. The snake's body is rendered with intricate scales, and the female figure appears to be in a stylized, posed position. The overall composition conveys a sense of mysticism or symbolism. The text at the top and bottom of the image appears to be in Japanese characters, but as per the instructions, I will not attempt to interpret or name any individuals depicted in the image.

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

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) that shows a figure in an elegant floral patterned kimono playing a flute, while a large snake coils dramatically around them. The snake is rendered in dark scales with a detailed, textured pattern. The kimono features a beautiful design of blue-gray flowers on a light background with orange accents. The composition creates a striking circular movement with the snake's body framing the central figure. There is Japanese calligraphy text in the upper portion of the print. The artwork demonstrates the characteristic refined style and artistic techniques of ukiyo-e printmaking, with careful attention to patterns and textures.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a Japanese woodblock print titled "Snake Charmer" by the artist Yoshitoshi, created in 1885. The print depicts a man playing a flute, surrounded by a large snake that appears to be dancing or moving in response to the music. The man is dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, and the snake is rendered in great detail, with scales and texture visible. The background of the print is a simple, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the central figures of the man and the snake. The overall effect of the print is one of dynamic movement and energy, as if the snake is being drawn into a trance-like state by the music. Yoshitoshi was a master of the ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock printing, and this print is a classic example of his work. The use of bold lines, vibrant colors, and intricate details creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. Overall, "Snake Charmer" is a captivating and evocative print that showcases Yoshitoshi's skill as an artist and his ability to convey complex emotions and ideas through his work.

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

This image is a Japanese woodblock print featuring a man playing a flute, surrounded by a large snake. The man is dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including a kimono and a black hat, and is seated on the ground with his legs crossed. He holds the flute to his lips, and his eyes are closed as if he is deeply focused on the music. The snake is coiled around the man, its body forming a circular shape that encloses him. The snake's scales are depicted in a textured pattern, giving the impression of roughness and realism. The snake's head is raised, as if it is listening to the music being played by the man. In the background, there are several lines of Japanese text written in a vertical column. These texts appear to be poems or lyrics, and they add an extra layer of meaning and context to the image. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and contemplation, with the man's music seemingly having a calming effect on the snake. The use of muted colors and subtle shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The image is a beautiful example of Japanese art and culture, showcasing the country's rich heritage and traditions.

Text analysis

Amazon

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