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Human Generated Data

Title

Act Seven from the series Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura: Shichi danme)

Date

Late Edo period, circa 1843-1845

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, 1933.4.281

Human Generated Data

Title

Act Seven from the series Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura: Shichi danme)

People

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

Date

Late Edo period, circa 1843-1845

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.281

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Human 99.4
Art 91.2
Painting 82
Mural 77.1
People 64.4
Drawing 64.2
Text 61.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

people 99.5
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illustration 97.8
street 97.5
man 97.1
art 96.2
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city 93.2
lithograph 93.1
woman 92.9
vehicle 92.7
painting 92.1
road 90
child 85.5
transportation system 84.3
many 82.5
train 81.2
competition 79.8
crowd 79.4

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

football stadium 54.8
athletic facility 44.3
structure 44.3
stadium 40.1
billboard 37.6
signboard 29.6
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architecture 18.7
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people 15.6
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stage 13.4
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art 11.7
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person 10.2
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cloud 7.7
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guy 7.6
cityscape 7.6
skate 7.5
historical 7.5
famous 7.4
street 7.4
game 7.3
dirty 7.2
activity 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Art 70.9
Painting 63.8
Paper product 57.7
Illustration 57.7
Mural 56.8
Building 50.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

cartoon 96.6
person 93
clothing 91.2
painting 88
drawing 84.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-38
Gender Male, 52.4%
Sad 48.3%
Angry 46%
Happy 46.1%
Confused 45.5%
Calm 46.1%
Disgusted 45.8%
Surprised 47.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Person
Tree
Footwear
Poster
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

beaches seaside 95.6%
streetview architecture 3.4%

Captions

Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a group of people in traditional japanese art

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

a japanese painting of people in traditional clothing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-09

This is a Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene at a traditional Japanese inn, known as a ryokan. The view is from outside looking in, where we see sliding doors opening to reveal the interior. A group of women, who could be geishas, entertainers, or maids, are shown in a line, performing a task or participating in a ceremony. The women wear elaborate kimonos and obis, with their hair styled in typical historical Japanese fashion. Outside the inn, three figures are walking past; their traditional attire and their calm demeanor give the impression of a tranquil setting. The artwork is adorned with a red seal in the upper right corner and also contains Japanese text, suggesting signature and identification details of the artist or the context of the image. The framing of the image is reminiscent of shoji screens, with black border elements resembling the grid of such traditional Japanese doors or room dividers.

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

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e print. It depicts a scene with multiple figures dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, such as kimonos and hakama. The setting includes a building with distinct architecture, including sliding doors and a tiled roof. The scene appears to be taking place in an outdoor courtyard or garden area with neatly pruned trees, a stone lantern, and stepping stones. The color palette consists of vibrant reds, greens, and blues, which are characteristic of ukiyo-e prints. The composition suggests a narrative or daily life scene, typical of this art style.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a lively scene outside what appears to be a temple or large traditional building with distinctive gray tiered roofs. The scene shows several people dressed in colorful traditional Japanese clothing including kimonos in green, red, yellow, and other vibrant colors. They appear to be gathered in what might be a courtyard or entrance area. The architecture features wooden pillars and traditional Japanese design elements. In the background, there are pine trees against a blue sky. The print includes Japanese text in a red cartouche on the right side, which is characteristic of ukiyo-e prints. The style and composition suggests this is likely from the Edo period (1603-1867), and the level of detail and color preservation is quite remarkable.

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

This image appears to depict a traditional Japanese scene, likely from the Edo period. The image shows a group of individuals gathered outside of an ornate building with a distinctive roof structure. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese attire, such as kimonos, suggesting this is a formal or ceremonial event. The setting includes various architectural elements, trees, and other Japanese-style decorations. The overall impression is one of a lively, vibrant scene capturing a moment in traditional Japanese culture and society.

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

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a scene at what appears to be a teahouse or entertainment establishment. The artwork shows several figures in traditional Japanese clothing including colorful kimonos with various patterns. Some figures are seated on a raised platform or veranda while others are standing in what appears to be a street or pathway. The architecture features typical Japanese design elements including sliding doors (shoji), tiled roofs, and wooden structures. In the background, there are pine trees and a stone lantern characteristic of Japanese garden design. The print uses a vibrant color palette with reds, greens, blues, and grays. The scene likely represents daily life or entertainment in the Edo period. There's a decorative border around the image and Japanese text characters in a red cartouche in the upper right corner.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene, likely from the Edo period (1603-1868), featuring a group of people gathered outside a house. The scene is rendered in a style reminiscent of ukiyo-e woodblock prints, characterized by bold lines, vibrant colors, and intricate details.

In the foreground, a group of men and women are engaged in various activities. Some are standing, while others are seated or kneeling. They are dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including kimonos and hakama. The men are wearing swords at their sides, indicating their social status as samurai or members of the warrior class.

The background of the image features a large house with a tiled roof and sliding doors. The house is surrounded by a garden, complete with trees, lanterns, and a stone path. The sky above is a deep blue, with a few clouds scattered across it.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and elegance, capturing a moment in time from Japan's rich cultural heritage. The attention to detail and the use of traditional Japanese motifs suggest that the image may be a reproduction or reinterpretation of an original ukiyo-e print.

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

This image depicts a traditional Japanese scene, likely from the Edo period, featuring a group of people gathered in front of a building. The scene is rendered in a style reminiscent of ukiyo-e woodblock prints, characterized by bold lines, vibrant colors, and intricate details.

In the foreground, a group of men and women are engaged in various activities. Some are seated on benches or on the ground, while others stand or walk along the path. They are dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including kimonos and obis, with some wearing hats or carrying parasols.

The building behind them appears to be a teahouse or inn, with a tiled roof and sliding doors made of paper or wood. A sign hangs from the roof, bearing Japanese characters that may indicate the name of the establishment or its purpose.

The background of the image features a serene landscape, with trees, hills, and a distant mountain range. The sky above is a soft blue, with a few wispy clouds drifting across it.

Overall, this image presents a tranquil and idyllic scene, capturing the essence of traditional Japanese culture and daily life during the Edo period.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-24

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene of samurai and geishas. The scene takes place in front of a traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof. The building has wooden pillars and lattice windows. The image features a group of samurai dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including kimonos and hakama trousers. They are holding swords and appear to be engaged in a conversation. In the foreground, there are several geishas, also dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including kimonos and obi sashes. They are standing in front of a low table and appear to be performing a traditional Japanese dance or tea ceremony. The image is framed by a black border and includes Japanese text in the upper right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-24

The image is a painting of a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing, possibly from the Edo period. They are gathered in front of a building, possibly a temple, with a fence and a lamp post. Some of them are standing, while others are kneeling on the ground. They are wearing kimonos, haoris, and other traditional garments. The painting is framed with a black border and has a red label on the right side.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a woodblock print depicting a scene in a Japanese courtyard. The style is reminiscent of ukiyo-e.

In the foreground, a group of men dressed in traditional Japanese clothing walks across the courtyard. One man in the center appears to be injured or in distress, as he is being supported by another man. They are all holding swords.

To the left, a group of women in colorful kimonos can be seen inside a building, possibly geishas or court ladies. They are sitting on a bench.

Behind the figures, there are buildings with traditional Japanese architecture, including roofs with gray shingles and sliding doors. The sky above is a light blue.

The image is framed by a decorative border. The overall mood is one of formality and tradition. There is text in the upper right corner of the frame.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: This is a Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), likely from the Edo period. It depicts a scene of people, most likely nobles and servants, in a traditional Japanese setting. The style is characteristic of this art form with flat colors, defined outlines, and a focus on narrative.

Scene:

  • Setting: The scene takes place outdoors, in a well-maintained garden setting. There is a large, elegant building in the background, with a visible interior and paper screen doors. The architecture suggests it is a high-class residence or temple. Other features include pathways, lanterns, a decorative fence, and trees.
  • Figures: The print shows a group of figures, divided into two main sections, and the main focus is on the noblemen.
    • Noblemen (Foreground): A group of men walk in the foreground, they wear formal attire, and the man in front seems to be holding a sword or weapon with a scabbard. They appear to be the central focus of the artwork, walking towards us with serious and stern expressions. Some of them wear head wraps.
    • Servants/Women (Background): A group of women is also present, they appear to be performing ritual activities in the building.
  • Color Palette: The color scheme is quite vibrant. Blues, greens, reds, blacks, and yellows are prominently used. The colors are flat and create a strong visual impact.

Artistic Details:

  • Perspective: The perspective is not photographic, it is flatter with a birds-eye view.
  • Details: The artist provides details in the architecture, clothing, and landscape elements, typical of this style of art.
  • Title/Inscription: There is Japanese writing in the upper-right corner and a title on the bottom left.

Overall, the print captures a scene of activity within a formal Japanese setting, likely a dramatic narrative with some meaning behind it, and it's characteristic of traditional Japanese art with its unique style and colors.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene from the Edo period (1603-1868). The print shows a group of people gathered in front of a building, likely a teahouse or an inn, based on the architecture and the activities depicted.

Here are the key details:

  1. Setting: The scene appears to be set in a courtyard or garden area with traditional Japanese architecture. The building has a tiled roof and sliding doors, typical of Edo-period structures. There are also trees and a lantern visible in the background.

  2. People:

    • Women: On the left side, several women dressed in colorful kimonos are seated and standing. They seem to be engaged in conversation or serving food and drinks.
    • Men: On the right side, a group of men, also dressed in traditional attire, are gathered. Some are standing, while others are seated on the ground. They appear to be in discussion or negotiation.
  3. Activities: The women are likely serving the men, suggesting a social or business gathering. The men's postures and expressions indicate a serious conversation or transaction.

  4. Artistic Style: The print is characterized by its vibrant colors, intricate details, and the use of perspective typical of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints. The figures are depicted with expressive faces and gestures, adding to the narrative quality of the scene.

  5. Text: There is Japanese text in the top right corner, which likely provides context or a title for the scene. There is also a signature and seal in the bottom left corner, indicating the artist's name and possibly the publisher.

Overall, the image captures a moment of social interaction in a traditional Japanese setting, reflecting the cultural and artistic styles of the Edo period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period. It depicts a scene with several people, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, gathered outside a building. The building has a tiled roof and sliding doors, typical of traditional Japanese architecture. There are women sitting on a platform inside the building, and men standing outside. The men appear to be engaged in conversation, possibly a discussion or negotiation. The background includes trees and a lantern, adding to the traditional setting. The border of the print has decorative elements, and there is text in the upper right corner, which is likely the title or a description of the scene. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones and soft blues and greens.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely a scene from a historical or cultural narrative. The artwork is characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate details, typical of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese printmaking and painting.

In the scene, a group of people is depicted in an outdoor setting, possibly a courtyard or garden, with traditional Japanese architecture in the background. The individuals are dressed in colorful kimonos, which are traditional Japanese garments, indicating a formal or significant occasion. Some of the women are wearing red kimonos with intricate patterns, while the men are dressed in more subdued colors, such as blue, yellow, and green, and one man is wearing a green kimono with a distinctive pattern.

The architecture includes a traditional Japanese house with a tiled roof and sliding paper doors, as well as a stone lantern, which are common elements in Japanese gardens and residential settings. The scene is framed by trees, adding to the serene and tranquil atmosphere.

The upper right corner of the image features a red vertical banner with Japanese text, which is likely the title or a subtitle of the print, and the lower left corner has more text, possibly the artist's signature or a title.

The overall style and composition suggest that this print is from a series of historical or fictional narratives, possibly depicting a scene from a famous story or play. The attention to detail and the vivid depiction of the characters and setting are hallmarks of this artistic tradition.