Human Generated Data

Title

Women Picnicing by the Tama River/The Short-Necked Clam Shell (Asarigai), from the series Shell-Matching Game with Genroku Poets (Genroku kasen kai-awase)

Date

Edo period, datable to 1821

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, 1933.4.1769

Human Generated Data

Title

Women Picnicing by the Tama River/The Short-Necked Clam Shell (Asarigai), from the series Shell-Matching Game with Genroku Poets (Genroku kasen kai-awase)

People

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

Date

Edo period, datable to 1821

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.1769

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-11

Text 92.5
Bird 86.6
Animal 86.6
Drawing 82.7
Art 82.7
Book 79.1
Turtle 66.2
Sea Life 66.2
Reptile 66.2
Turtle 64.6
Page 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

print 99.8
people 99.6
illustration 98.6
engraving 98.2
group 98
adult 97.3
painting 96.3
art 96.1
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woodcut 94.6
two 94.4
wear 93
many 92.5
lithograph 91.2
etching 91
man 90.7
woman 90.6
war 89
one 88.8
weapon 84.9

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

shoe shop 53.6
shop 46.2
mercantile establishment 32.2
place of business 21.4
beach 20.1
shoe 19
sea 18.3
footwear 17.3
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lake 7.4
sun 7.2
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graffito 7.1
male 7.1
day 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-11

Font 84.8
Slope 77.6
Art 70.9
Illustration 70.7
Drawing 67.9
Handwriting 66
Monochrome 64.5
Rectangle 64.1
Painting 63.6
Pattern 62.8
Line art 61.6
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Sketch 51.2
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Microsoft
created on 2022-06-11

text 99.9
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sketch 98.4
book 97.4
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art 51.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Turtle
Bird 86.6%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-11

a group of people looking at a book 31.7%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-19

This image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period, characterized by its delicate and detailed depiction of a scenic outdoor setting. It features five women dressed in traditional kimonos, engaged in various activities on a hillside overlooking a river or a body of water.

The foreground shows three women sitting, one woman standing, and another woman engaged in what appears to be a conversation. They seem to be relaxing, enjoying a picnic, or perhaps celebrating a seasonal event. The kimonos they are wearing are adorned with intricate patterns, illustrating the artist's attention to fabric detail. Each woman appears to be engaged in a leisurely activity, such as holding a fan, playing with items from a wooden box or basket, and conversing.

In the background, the landscape is composed of gently rolling hills with sparse vegetation, where small trees and bushes dot the scene. The view from the hillside slopes down to the water, where the reflections suggest a calm and serene ambiance. The water is depicted with subtle wave patterns, contributing to the serene atmosphere of the scene.

There are also several lines of calligraphy in the upper portion of the print, which are likely to be a poem or commentary that adds cultural context or aesthetic depth to the image. The presence of this calligraphy is a common feature in traditional Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), often providing insights into the scene or enhancing the visual narrative.

Overall, the image captures a peaceful and cultivated moment, reflecting the aesthetic values of beauty, nature, and tranquility that are central to Japanese art.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-19

This image appears to be a black-and-white reproduction of a Japanese woodblock print, known as ukiyo-e. The print depicts several figures in traditional Japanese attire. These figures, likely to be travelers or pilgrims, are standing and sitting near what seems to be a path or a river. Some are looking out at the landscape, while one of them is reading a scroll. They seem to be at a scenic spot considering the way a couple of them are gazing into the distance.

In the upper part of the image, there's a large amount of text, which is likely to be Japanese script. This could be a poem, commentary, or narrative related to the scene depicted below. The text is written vertically, which is customary for traditional Japanese writing.

To the top right corner, there's a rectangular stamp or seal and a round emblem, which are probably identifying marks of the artist or the printing house. The script and these marks lend authenticity to the artwork and help provide context for the scene shown.

At the very bottom right of the image, there appears to be a signature, which might belong to the artist who created this print. These elements indicate that the image is a cultural artifact and might be of particular interest to those studying Japanese art and literature.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-19

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print with Japanese text at the top and a landscape scene below. The image shows several figures in traditional Japanese clothing (kimono) seated on the ground in what appears to be a scenic outdoor setting. The landscape features rolling hills, trees, and a distant horizon line. The composition is typical of ukiyo-e style art, with the figures arranged in the foreground and the landscape receding into the distance. The print is in black and white (or possibly faded from color), and demonstrates the characteristic fine line work and attention to pattern and textile details that are hallmarks of Japanese woodblock printing. At the bottom of the image, there appears to be a number "302" and what might be an artist's signature or marking.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-19

The image appears to be an old Japanese woodblock print depicting a scenic landscape. In the foreground are several elegantly dressed women, likely courtesans or entertainers, sitting and conversing together amidst a hilly terrain. The background shows an expansive view of rolling hills, trees, and waterways rendered in a minimalist, impressionistic style typical of ukiyo-e prints from the Edo period in Japan. The top portion contains vertical lines of Japanese calligraphy or poetry, further suggesting this is an artistic print meant to evoke a refined, courtly atmosphere and serene natural setting.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-19

The image appears to be a black and white print or woodblock illustration depicting a traditional Japanese landscape scene. In the foreground, there are several figures in traditional Japanese clothing sitting or standing in a natural setting. The figures seem to be engaged in some kind of activity or conversation. In the background, there is a scenic landscape with mountains, hills, and buildings visible. The overall style and composition suggest this is a Japanese artwork, potentially from the Edo period or a similar historical era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period (1603-1868), created by an unknown artist. The scene depicts a serene landscape with rolling hills and trees, featuring four figures in traditional Japanese attire, possibly from the Heian period (794-1185) or earlier, given their clothing and hairstyles. The figures are positioned in the foreground, with one standing and three seated, engaged in various activities such as playing a musical instrument or reading. The background showcases a tranquil landscape with hills, trees, and a body of water, evoking a sense of peace and harmony.

The print is characterized by its use of traditional Japanese motifs, including the depiction of nature and the human figure. The artist's skillful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The overall effect is one of serenity and contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the beauty of nature and the human experience.

The print is signed by the artist in the lower right corner, although the signature is illegible. The print is also numbered "302" in the lower left corner, suggesting that it may be part of a larger collection or series. The print is mounted on a white background, which helps to highlight the intricate details and colors of the print. Overall, this image is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese art, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image depicts a serene scene of four women in traditional Japanese attire, seated on the ground in a natural setting. The women are dressed in kimonos and obis, with their hair styled in traditional Japanese fashion. They appear to be engaged in conversation or enjoying each other's company.

In the background, there is a body of water with hills and trees visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and tranquil setting, possibly during the Edo period in Japan. The image may be a woodblock print or a painting, given its style and composition.

The image also features Japanese characters written vertically along the top, which may provide additional context or information about the scene depicted. Overall, the image presents a beautiful and serene portrayal of traditional Japanese culture and scenery.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image appears to be a black-and-white drawing of a group of people sitting on the ground. They are all dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. The drawing is in a vertical format, with the people sitting on the lower part of the image. The background depicts a landscape with a body of water, trees, and a mountain range in the distance. The image has a watermark in the bottom right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

This image is a black-and-white drawing of a landscape with people. The drawing has a watermark on the bottom right corner that reads "302" and "Tokihisa". The drawing has Japanese writing on the top left corner, which is blurry. The drawing has a few people sitting on the ground, and some of them are holding a fan. There is a mountain in the distance, and there are some trees and plants.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image is a black and white woodblock print showing five women relaxing along a body of water. The women are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, and appear to be involved in some sort of artistic pursuit.

In the foreground, the five women are seated in a semi-circle on the ground. Two women are seated on the left of the semicircle. One woman is seated on the far left. The other woman is sat next to her, closer to the center. In the middle of the semicircle, directly next to the second woman is a covered box. The center women is standing and reading what appears to be a scroll. The final two women are seated to the right of the semicircle. The first of these two women has her back to the viewer.

In the background is a body of water with land on the opposite side. A few clusters of trees dot the distant landscape.

The print is detailed and intricate, with a high degree of skill evident in the execution. The image is believed to be the work of Japanese artist Hokusai.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

This is a black and white Japanese woodblock print. It depicts a scene with several figures, likely women, gathered in what appears to be a landscape with water and some low-lying hills in the background.

Here are some observations:

  • Figures: There are five figures in the foreground. They are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, possibly kimonos, and appear to be engaged in a social activity. Some are seated, and some seem to be holding objects.
  • Landscape: The background shows a body of water, with land and hills. The depiction is stylized, consistent with the woodblock print style. There are some trees or bushes, enhancing the natural setting.
  • Calligraphy/Text: The print contains Japanese text in several areas. There is text in a rectangular frame in the top right corner, likely a title or the printmaker’s name. Additional text is positioned at the top of the print, and there are some lines of text on the left-hand side. The text suggests this is part of a series or related to poetry.
  • Details: There is fine line work throughout the image. The artist has paid close attention to the details of the clothing, suggesting it is an important part of the image.

Overall Impression: The image evokes a sense of tranquility and possibly a cultural gathering or observation of nature.

Text analysis

Amazon

302
Hokusai
AT
C
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للتلا
monthnet

Google

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