Human Generated Data

Title

MANDARIN DUCKS AND BAMBOO

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, 1933.4.292

Human Generated Data

Title

MANDARIN DUCKS AND BAMBOO

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, 1933.4.292

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-11

Bird 91.3
Animal 91.3
Text 91.3
Art 89.1
Drawing 88.3
Sketch 82.6
Cat 72.4
Mammal 72.4
Pet 72.4
Page 67.6
Book 61.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

no person 99.8
nature 98.8
leaf 97.4
one 97.3
retro 97.2
monochromatic 95.5
paper 95.4
graphic design 93.6
tropical 91.9
summer 89.9
people 89.3
wear 89.1
monochrome 87.2
outdoors 86.9
dirty 86.9
wood 86.6
interior design 84.9
antique 84.6
Zen 83.2
two 83.1

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

bookmark 37.7
lighter 30.4
paper 25.9
device 25.8
old 24.4
vintage 23.4
grunge 22.1
antique 20.8
retro 18
frame 17.5
texture 17.4
aged 16.3
ancient 15.6
tree 15.5
page 14.8
decoration 14.6
design 13.3
barometer 13.1
card 12.7
dirty 12.6
art 12.4
ornament 12.1
blank 12
letter 11.9
holiday 11.5
measuring instrument 11.1
floral 11
drawing 10.9
sketch 10.8
pattern 10.2
black 10.2
leaf 10.1
wallpaper 9.9
stamp 9.6
brown 9.6
worn 9.5
flower 9.2
traditional 9.1
branch 9.1
backdrop 9.1
gold 9
plant 9
shabby 8.8
leaves 8.7
mail 8.6
scroll 8.6
season 8.6
silhouette 8.3
border 8.1
symbol 8.1
album 7.8
scrapbook 7.8
instrument 7.7
ink 7.7
stained 7.7
envelope 7.7
oriental 7.5
decorative 7.5
tradition 7.4
ornate 7.3
graphic 7.3
new 7.3
food 7.3
celebrate 7.2

Google
created on 2022-06-11

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-11

text 99.2
drawing 98.7
sketch 98.4
painting 93
child art 86.3
black and white 73.2
art 64.3
cartoon 63.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Cat
Bird 91.3%
Cat 72.4%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-11

an old photo of a flower 73.7%
an old photo of a vase with flowers in it 49.8%
a vase with flowers in it 41.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a painting of a bird on a table -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-19

This is a black and white image of a traditional East Asian painting, most likely Japanese based on the style. The painting is done on a long, narrow vertical canvas or paper, a format known as a hanging scroll. Depicted in the artwork is a branch with leaves hanging down from the top left, suggesting it might be a willow or another type of tree with a similar leaf structure.

Below the branch, there is a playful representation of a rabbit. The rabbit is rendered with swift, expressive brush strokes, and it appears to be looking upward or possibly leaping. It's stylized in a way that emphasizes the movement and form rather than detailed realism.

On the bottom right of the artwork, there is what appears to be a red seal or stamp, typically known as a 'chop' in East Asian art, which could signify the artist's signature or a mark of authenticity. The painting showcases the use of negative space and the balance of composition that are characteristic of East Asian brush painting.

There is a label or tag at the bottom center of the image, indicating that the artwork might be part of a collection or an archive, as it suggests cataloging information. The text can't be clearly read so I can't provide details on that. The overall image quality suggests it might be a photograph of the original artwork or a reproduction for archival purposes.

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

The image is a traditional Japanese artwork rendered in ink on what appears to be a vertical scroll or hanging scroll format. It features a minimalistic yet expressive depiction of nature. In the upper section of the scroll, there are leafy bamboo branches painted with delicate brushstrokes. Below, there is a bird in flight, likely a small songbird, skillfully captured in motion. The largely empty space around the elements enhances their simplicity and elegance, characteristic of Japanese ink painting. To the side, there appear to be some characters or calligraphy, adding to the artistic and cultural context of the piece. The work is bordered by a plain background that contrasts with the intricately detailed portions of the artwork.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a traditional Japanese scroll painting (tanzaku) featuring a minimalist composition of bamboo leaves at the top and what appears to be a duck or waterfowl in motion at the bottom. The bamboo is rendered in dark ink with graceful, pointed leaves extending downward. The bird is depicted with bold, sweeping brush strokes, creating a sense of movement in the water, with ripples or waves suggested by curved lines. The artwork is executed in the sumi-e (ink wash) style, characteristic of East Asian brush painting. The composition is vertical and narrow, typical of tanzaku format, with the elements balanced between the upper and lower portions of the scroll. There appears to be a signature and seal mark in the lower portion of the painting. The image shown is likely a black and white photograph or reproduction of the original artwork.

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

The image shows a black and white Japanese or Chinese ink painting on a hanging scroll. The painting depicts a bird, likely a mandarin duck, perched on a rock or branch with some leaves hanging above it. The brush strokes are expressive and flowing, giving the bird a lively and naturalistic appearance. A signature or seal is visible in the lower right corner, indicating the artist. The artwork has an elegant and minimalist composition focused on the graceful rendering of the bird and foliage against the empty background.

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph or drawing depicting a natural scene with a plant or leaves and a small bird-like creature. The plant or leaves are depicted with a delicate, brushstroke-like style, creating a sense of movement and organic forms. The bird-like creature is also rendered in a loose, expressive manner, with a simplified, rounded shape and minimal details. The overall composition seems to convey a sense of harmony and connection between the natural elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image is a black and white photograph of a piece of artwork, likely a painting or drawing. The artwork features a bird in flight, with its wings spread wide, and a plant with leaves in the background. The bird is depicted in a dynamic pose, with motion lines suggesting movement. The plant has long, thin leaves that are arranged in a vertical pattern.

The artwork is framed by a thin border, which adds a sense of depth and dimensionality to the image. In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a small text box with the letters "F.M.A." and "DUEL COLL." written in it. Below this, there is a date "1938.4" written in smaller text.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and serene scene, with the bird and plant creating a sense of harmony and balance. The use of motion lines and dynamic composition adds energy and movement to the artwork, drawing the viewer's eye through the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image is a black and white illustration of a bird in flight, with leaves above it. The bird is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its wings spread wide and its body curved as it soars through the air. The leaves are shown in various stages of movement, some of them falling from the branch while others remain attached.

The illustration is rendered in a traditional Japanese style, with bold lines and subtle shading that gives the image depth and texture. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, capturing the beauty and freedom of the bird in flight.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a small text box that reads "F.M.A. DUEL COLL. 1933.4." This suggests that the illustration may be part of a larger collection or series, possibly created by an artist or illustrator named F.M.A. in 1933.

Amazon Nova

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a painting. The painting depicts a bird, possibly a duck, with its head and body in motion, as if it is flying. The bird's wings are spread wide, and its feathers are depicted with intricate detail. The background of the painting features a tree branch with leaves, adding a sense of natural beauty to the scene. The overall composition of the painting is dynamic and energetic, capturing the essence of the bird in flight.

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

The image is a black-and-white illustration, possibly a woodblock print, featuring a bird in mid-flight with its wings spread wide. The bird appears to be a duck, with a plump body and a small head. The bird's feathers are detailed, and its wings are depicted in motion, suggesting a sense of speed and energy. The background is a simple, white space, with no other elements or distractions. The image is framed by a thin black border, and there is a small watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "F. M. A. DUEL COLL. 1938.4." This suggests that the image is part of a collection or archive, possibly related to art or history.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white Japanese woodblock print. It has a vertical orientation.

Composition:

  • Subject: The primary subject is a duck, likely a Mandarin duck. It's depicted with its head and body visible, appearing in the water. Above the duck, there's a branch with foliage.
  • Background: The background appears to be a soft wash, probably representing water and sky.
  • Style: The art style is characteristic of Japanese woodblock prints, featuring bold lines, minimalist details, and a focus on the essence of the subject.

Details:

  • Duck: The duck is rendered with broad brushstrokes, emphasizing the shape of its body and feathers. The head is defined with its white feathers.
  • Leaves: The leaves are stylized with dark, expressive lines.
  • Calligraphy: There appears to be calligraphy on the right side, which is difficult to fully decipher.
  • Stamp: A small stamped square with a design is located below the calligraphy.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of tranquility and elegance, typical of Japanese art. The simplicity of the image creates a balanced composition. The duck and branch are likely an example of natural imagery often used to communicate feelings and messages.

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a vertical Japanese woodblock print. The print depicts a scene with a duck and foliage.

In the upper part of the print, there is a cluster of dark, stylized leaves. These leaves are arranged in a way that suggests they are part of a branch or shrub extending from the top of the image.

Below the foliage is a duck, likely a Mandarin duck, floating on water. The duck is depicted with a round body and textured feathers. The details are simplified, a common characteristic of woodblock prints.

There are some Japanese calligraphy characters written vertically on the right side of the print, near the duck.

The overall style is reminiscent of traditional Japanese art, with a focus on simplicity and natural elements.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a vertical artwork, likely a traditional Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono) or a section of a larger piece. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic style, primarily using shades of black and grey.

In the upper portion of the image, there is a cluster of bamboo leaves. The leaves are depicted with intricate detail, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the natural forms and textures of the bamboo.

Below the bamboo leaves, there is a depiction of a bird in flight. The bird is shown with its wings spread wide, and the artist has used dynamic, sweeping brushstrokes to convey a sense of motion and energy. The bird appears to be soaring or swooping downward.

The background of the artwork is plain and light, which helps to highlight the detailed depictions of the bamboo leaves and the bird. There is a small, rectangular seal or signature near the bottom right of the bird, which is typical in traditional East Asian art to signify the artist's identity or the artwork's authenticity.

Overall, the image showcases a harmonious blend of natural elements, capturing the essence of traditional Japanese art with its emphasis on simplicity, elegance, and the beauty of nature.

Text analysis

Amazon

DUEL
1933.4
F.
DUEL COLL.
COLL.
M.
F. M. А.
А.

Google

1000 F. M. A. DUEL COLL. 1933.4
1000
F.
M.
A.
DUEL
COLL
.
1933.4