Human Generated Data

Title

IRIS AND WAGTAIL

Date

19th century

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重, Japanese 1797 - 1858

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.295

Human Generated Data

Title

IRIS AND WAGTAIL

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重, Japanese 1797 - 1858

Date

19th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.295

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-11

Text 99.8
Calligraphy 98.6
Handwriting 98.6
Architecture 77.3
Building 77.3
Bird 69.5
Animal 69.5
Pillar 67.4
Column 67.4
Art 66.7
Drawing 61.2
Skin 59.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

no person 99.9
one 97.8
paper 95.4
people 95.1
retro 94.6
antique 93.8
ancient 92.3
vertical 91
woman 90.2
artistic 89.6
art 89.5
outdoors 88.3
wear 87.5
military 87.4
dirty 86.6
man 86.6
winter 85
war 84.7
painting 84.2
old 83.6

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

latch 34.5
ant 28
catch 28
old 25.8
insect 25.6
fastener 24.4
bookmark 22.6
arthropod 20.7
architecture 17.9
sketch 17.9
restraint 16.4
drawing 16
device 15.9
door 15.2
vintage 14
ancient 12.1
building 11.9
texture 11.8
paper 11.7
antique 11.2
wall 11.1
statue 10.5
metal 10.4
detail 10.4
invertebrate 10.4
grunge 10.2
wood 10
aged 9.9
wooden 9.7
representation 9.3
retro 9
design 8.6
decoration 8.6
handle 8.6
travel 8.4
black 8.4
iron 8.4
city 8.3
weapon 8.1
object 8.1
close 8
closed 7.7
worn 7.6
key 7.5
tourism 7.4
church 7.4
exterior 7.4
brown 7.4
letter 7.3
historic 7.3
dirty 7.2
religion 7.2

Google
created on 2022-06-11

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-11

text 99.8
drawing 99.1
handwriting 98.4
sketch 96.2
black and white 88.9
white 79
black 78.5
cartoon 68.1
child art 59.3
art 56.1
monochrome 54.8
tall 47.6
old 42

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Bird 69.5%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-30

a photograph of a painting of a vase with flowers and a bird -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a vertical, narrow Japanese painting or woodblock print. It depicts a serene scene with a bird perched on a long, slender reed among tall, elegant irises. The bird appears to be small, with detailed plumage and facing to the right. The irises are depicted with long, narrow leaves and distinctive blossoms, typical of this type of flower. The background is plain with no additional elements. There is also Japanese calligraphy on the upper part of the image, likely a poem or artist's inscription, adding an element of textual beauty to the visual composition. The overall tone of the image is delicate, with fine lines and a harmonious balance between the natural elements and the calligraphy.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-19

This image is a black and white photograph of a traditional Japanese artwork. The artwork is displayed in a vertical format known as Kakejiku (掛軸), indicating it may be a hanging scroll often used for calligraphy or painting. The main visual content of the artwork is an ink painting that depicts a few slender, tall plants which might be irises, along with two small, perched birds among the reeds. The painting is characterized by delicate brush strokes and a minimalist approach typical of traditional East Asian ink wash painting known as sumi-e in Japan.

To the right side of the painting, there is a section with calligraphy, likely a poem or inscription related to the subject matter displayed. It is written in kanji characters, which are part of the Japanese writing system. The style of calligraphy is fluid and artistic, further hinting at the cultural heritage and the significance often associated with such works.

At the bottom right corner of the photograph, there is a label with text that might indicate the collection to which the artwork belongs or an inventory number but the text is too small to be read clearly. The label suggests that the photo itself could be from an archive or a museum collection.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print in a vertical format (tanzaku), featuring an elegant ink painting of irises and a bird. The composition shows tall, slender iris leaves and a single iris flower reaching upward, while a small bird, possibly a bunting or similar small songbird, is perched among the foliage. The artwork includes Japanese calligraphy at the top, characteristic of the style. The image is rendered in black and white, with subtle gradations and bold, confident brushstrokes typical of Japanese ink painting. This style of nature study was popular in Japanese art, particularly during the Edo period. The overall composition is minimalist yet expressive, capturing the essence of the natural subjects with graceful economy of line.

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

The image is a black and white ink painting or drawing of bamboo shoots and leaves. The bamboo is drawn with graceful, curving lines and varying shades of gray ink wash to create depth and texture. Chinese or Japanese calligraphy is written vertically along the left side of the image. The overall composition has a serene, minimalist feel that is characteristic of traditional East Asian ink paintings of natural subjects.

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph or illustration depicting a Japanese-style artistic composition. It shows a detailed drawing or sketch of an iris flower or plant, with the flower stem and leaves taking up most of the frame. There is also some Japanese calligraphy or text visible in the top portion of the image. The overall style and subject matter suggest this is a traditional Japanese artistic work, likely from the Ukiyo-e artistic tradition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a black and white photograph of a piece of artwork, possibly a painting or print, featuring a flower and some Japanese characters. The artwork is on a long, narrow piece of paper or canvas, with a light gray background and a darker gray border around the edges.

Here are the details of the image:

  • Artwork
    • Shape: Long and narrow
    • Color: Black and white
    • Background: Light gray
    • Border: Darker gray
  • Flower
    • Type: Iris
    • Color: Dark gray
    • Size: Large
    • Position: Center of the artwork
  • Japanese Characters
    • Number: Several
    • Color: Dark gray
    • Position: Above and below the flower
    • Meaning: Unknown

In summary, the image shows a piece of artwork featuring a large dark gray iris flower on a light gray background with a darker gray border. There are several Japanese characters written above and below the flower, but their meaning is unknown.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a bird perched on a plant, with Japanese writing above it. The bird is positioned in the center of the image, facing to the right, and has a long beak and tail feathers. It appears to be a type of sparrow or finch.

The plant that the bird is perched on has long, thin leaves and stems, and appears to be some type of grass or reed. There are also some flowers or buds visible on the plant, which are not clearly defined.

Above the bird and plant, there is a section of Japanese writing that appears to be a poem or inscription. The text is written in a flowing, cursive script and is difficult to read without knowledge of the Japanese language.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a small stamp or watermark that reads "E.M.A. DUEL COLL. 1938.4". This suggests that the image may be a reproduction or print of an original artwork, and that it was created or published in 1938.

Overall, the image appears to be a serene and peaceful depiction of nature, with the bird and plant serving as symbols of simplicity and beauty. The inclusion of the Japanese writing adds an element of cultural and historical context to the image, and suggests that it may have been created by a Japanese artist or for a Japanese audience.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a painting that depicts a plant with long, slender leaves and a flower. The painting is a vertical rectangular piece of art. The painting has a monochromatic color scheme with shades of gray. The painting is on a piece of paper that is mounted on a white background. There are some foreign texts on the painting. The image has a watermark in the bottom right corner.

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

The image is a monochromatic artwork that depicts a flower with long, slender petals. The flower appears to be a type of iris, characterized by its distinctive shape and color. The flower is surrounded by tall, thin leaves that extend upward, adding to the overall height of the composition. The artwork is framed by a white border, which gives it a classic and elegant look.

The image also includes some text written in a foreign language, possibly Japanese or Chinese. The text appears to be a poem or a quote, but without knowledge of the language, it is difficult to determine its meaning. The text is written in a cursive style, with each character carefully crafted and placed within the frame.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and intricate depiction of a flower, showcasing the artist's skill and attention to detail. The monochromatic color scheme adds to the elegance and simplicity of the artwork, making it a timeless piece that can be appreciated by anyone, regardless of their cultural background.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white print or illustration, likely a woodblock print, featuring a tall, vertical composition. The main subject is a cluster of irises and reeds. A small bird with a white head and a long tail perches on the central stalk. The irises are in bloom, with their petals detailed, and the reeds are long and linear. Japanese script is written vertically down the image's left side and the top, likely poetry or an artist's inscription. The background is a soft gradient from lighter to darker at the top, suggesting a sky. There's a paper-like texture and the edges of the print are uneven. In the bottom right corner, there is a label indicating the collection the print belongs to.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-30

The image shows a vertical rectangle with an Asian-style illustration. The illustration depicts irises with long, thin leaves and a single bloom at the top. A small bird with a long tail is perched on a section of a tree trunk or branch amidst the irises. The artwork also includes what appears to be Japanese calligraphy, vertically arranged on the left side of the illustration. The overall tone of the image is monochromatic, suggesting a woodblock print or ink drawing.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese artwork, likely a woodblock print or a similar style of painting. It features a vertical composition with a predominantly monochromatic color scheme, primarily in shades of gray.

Key elements of the image include:

  1. Iris Flowers: There are two iris flowers depicted in the artwork. One is fully bloomed at the top, and the other is in bud form towards the bottom. The iris flowers are detailed and appear to be the focal point of the artwork.

  2. Bird: A small bird is perched on one of the iris stems. The bird is depicted in a simple, stylized manner, characteristic of traditional Japanese art.

  3. Calligraphy: There is Japanese calligraphy at the top of the image. The text is written in a vertical column and appears to be a poem or a phrase, adding an element of literary art to the visual piece.

  4. Background: The background is minimalistic, with a light gradient that adds depth to the image without distracting from the main subjects.

  5. Border: The artwork is framed with a white border, which is typical in traditional Japanese prints to separate the image from its surroundings.

Overall, the image captures the essence of traditional Japanese art, combining natural elements with calligraphy to create a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing composition.

Text analysis

Amazon

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DUEL COLL.
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COLL.
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Google

等疗调 p 传爭華 F. M. A. DUEL COLL 1938,4
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