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Title

Katagami Textile Stencil with Bamboo and Cloud Design

Date

Meiji-Taishō period, late 19th-early 20th century

People

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Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1919.497

Human Generated Data

Title

Katagami Textile Stencil with Bamboo and Cloud Design

Date

Meiji-Taishō period, late 19th-early 20th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1919.497

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-24

Art 86.7
Plant 67.9
Floral Design 66.3
Graphics 66.3
Pattern 66.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-24

illustration 98.2
desktop 98.1
leaf 97.1
art 96.7
design 96.5
vector 95.2
pattern 95.2
flora 95.1
decoration 94.3
texture 93.4
tree 92.8
picture frame 92.6
silhouette 92.6
graphic 92.4
nature 92.3
element 91.8
vintage 91.6
painting 91.2
wallpaper 91.1
abstract 90.1

Imagga
created on 2019-07-24

damask 74.4
floral 56.1
design 43.9
flower 43
pattern 39
grunge 38.3
plant 36.8
art 35.2
wallpaper 33.7
decoration 33.7
retro 33.6
leaf 33.5
vintage 32.2
chandelier 31.7
element 28.9
decorative 28.4
texture 27.1
ornate 26.5
graphic 26.3
frame 25.8
decor 25.6
creative 25.6
lighting fixture 25.4
silhouette 24.8
scroll 22.9
spring 21.2
curve 21
curl 20.9
fixture 19
ornament 19
branch 18.2
backgrounds 17.8
style 17.8
old 17.4
stain 17.3
modern 16.8
swirl 16.6
backdrop 16.5
border 16.3
antique 16.1
foliage 15.7
drawing 15.6
summer 15.4
paint 15.4
textile 15.2
flowers 14.8
brown 14
color 13.9
seamless 13.3
artistic 13
elements 13
artwork 12.8
flourish 11.8
dirty 11.7
season 11.7
tree 11.1
elegant 11.1
shape 11.1
card 11
effect 10.9
ink 10.6
leaves 10.5
banner 10.1
elegance 10.1
natural 10
flora 9.9
material 9.8
fashion 9.8
surface 9.7
autumn 9.7
detail 9.7
ornamental 9.5
fabric 9.3
blossom 9.2
aged 9
flourishes 8.8
symbol 8.7
butterfly 8.7
aging 8.6
obsolete 8.6
paper 8.6
canvas 8.5
orange 8.4
colors 7.9
colorful 7.9
silk 7.9
fracture 7.8
crack 7.7
decay 7.7
stylized 7.7
curves 7.6
patterns 7.6
grain 7.4
structure 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-24

Botany 85.7
Plant 75.8
Branch 70.1
Tree 68.7
Flower 67.5
Printmaking 66
Pattern 65.7
Art 65.5
Drawing 63.2
Illustration 62.3
Wildflower 52.6
Metal 51.1
Floral design 50.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-24

illustration 97.3
drawing 89.5
art 86.7
design 83.4
flower 51.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Flower
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Rug 82.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-24

paintings art 86.5%
streetview architecture 7.2%
interior objects 2.1%
nature landscape 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-24

a close up of a curtain 59.1%
a tall glass 43.1%
a close up of a glass 43%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a large, intricately designed, brown and white oriental oriental art

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-03

a brown and white oriental rug with bamboo trees and clouds

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image depicts a traditional Japanese cut-paper stencil, known as "katagami," which is used for fabric dyeing. The intricate design primarily showcases bamboo stalks and leaves interwoven with swirling clouds and stylized curved patterns. The color palette is muted, featuring dark brown cutouts against a light background. The composition has an elegant, harmonious balance that reflects natural imagery and aesthetic refinement typical of Japanese decorative art.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a traditional Japanese stencil design known as "katagami." It features intricate and symmetrical patterns of stylized clouds and bamboo leaves. The design is primarily composed of brown shapes on a light background, allowing the detailed cutout motifs to stand out. The bamboo stalks are long and vertical, with leaves branching off delicately, while the clouds are rounded and swirl elegantly across the stencil. The entire design is enclosed within a brown border, creating a framed appearance. This type of artwork is often used in textile printing to create elaborate and beautiful fabric designs.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a decorative pattern or design featuring abstract floral and cloud-like shapes in a monochromatic brown or sepia tone. The shapes are arranged in a repeating, overlapping pattern that creates a sense of depth and movement. The overall aesthetic has an organic, nature-inspired quality with the intertwining branches and foliage-like elements. The intricate, detailed linework and layered composition give the design a visually striking and artistic appearance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This image appears to be a traditional East Asian (likely Japanese) decorative art piece featuring a pattern of stylized clouds and bamboo. The design is rendered in a rich brown color against a white background, creating a striking contrast. The clouds are depicted in a classical East Asian style known as "ruyi clouds" - flowing, curling forms with spiral patterns. Vertical bamboo stalks and leaves are interspersed throughout the composition, creating a sense of height and movement. The overall effect is very elegant and would likely be a stencil or paper cutting design, possibly used for textiles or decorative screens. The style is reminiscent of Edo period Japanese art, with its emphasis on natural motifs and strong graphic qualities.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image features a piece of art, likely a painting or print, showcasing a stylized floral and cloud design against a white background. The artwork is framed by a brown border, which complements the brown hues used in the design.

The main elements of the artwork include:

  • Clouds and Flowers: The central focus of the piece is a series of stylized clouds and flowers. The clouds are depicted as puffy, rounded shapes with white outlines, while the flowers appear to be stylized versions of cherry blossoms or similar blooms. The flowers are also rendered in brown, with white outlines.
  • Bamboo: Bamboo stalks are scattered throughout the design, adding a sense of depth and texture. The bamboo is depicted in a simple, linear style, with long, thin lines that evoke the natural curves of the plant.
  • Background: The background of the artwork is a plain white, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the other elements. The white background helps to create a sense of contrast and makes the brown hues of the clouds, flowers, and bamboo stand out more prominently.

Overall, the image presents a serene and peaceful scene, with the stylized clouds, flowers, and bamboo creating a sense of harmony and balance. The use of brown and white hues adds a sense of warmth and sophistication to the piece, making it a visually appealing and calming work of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

This image features a captivating piece of art that showcases a harmonious blend of natural elements and intricate design. The artwork is composed of a white background, which serves as the foundation for the intricate brown design.

The design itself is a masterful arrangement of various elements, including:

  • Bamboo stalks: These slender, elongated shapes are scattered throughout the composition, adding a sense of depth and texture.
  • Clouds: Soft, puffy clouds are dispersed throughout the design, bringing a touch of whimsy and playfulness to the overall piece.
  • Flowers: Delicate, stylized flowers are woven into the design, adding a pop of color and visual interest.

The artwork is framed by a dark brown border, which adds a sense of depth and dimensionality to the overall piece. The border also helps to contain the design, creating a sense of cohesion and balance.

Overall, this image presents a beautiful and intricate piece of art that celebrates the beauty of nature and the power of creative expression.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a decorative panel with a brown and white design. The design features a series of stylized flowers and leaves, possibly representing a garden or a natural setting. The flowers are depicted in a variety of sizes and shapes, with some having intricate details such as petals and leaves. The leaves are also stylized and appear to be hanging from the branches of the flowers. The panel is framed in a dark brown color, which adds a sense of depth and contrast to the overall design.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image features a brown floral design on a white background. The design appears to be a piece of artwork or a decorative element, possibly a wallpaper or a textile print. The floral pattern consists of intricate, swirling shapes that resemble flowers and leaves. The flowers have a rounded shape with a central circle and petals that extend outward in a spiral pattern. The leaves are long and slender, with a pointed tip and a slightly curved shape. The design is symmetrical, with the flowers and leaves arranged in a balanced and harmonious composition. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with a sense of movement and fluidity created by the swirling shapes.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The image is a vertical, rectangular piece of art featuring a brown, laser-cut or stenciled design against a white background. The design is a repeating pattern of bamboo stalks, swirling clouds, and stylized cloud formations.

The bamboo stalks are represented as thin, vertical lines with small, delicate leaves branching off them. The clouds are drawn in a traditional Asian style, with swirling edges and concentric circles suggesting depth and movement. The stylized cloud formations are long, sinuous shapes that curve and flow throughout the design.

The brown color of the design contrasts sharply with the white background, making the pattern stand out. The overall effect is one of elegance and tranquility, evoking a sense of nature and harmony.

There appears to be a border around the artwork, also in a similar shade of brown, framing the intricate design within. The texture of the white background has a slightly cracked appearance, possibly suggesting age or the use of a particular type of paper or material.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

The image depicts an intricate cut-out design, likely a screen or a decorative panel. The design features a repeated pattern of stylized clouds, bamboo stalks, and leaves. The clouds are large and fluffy, with detailed edges. The bamboo stalks run vertically, with delicate leaves branching out. The color scheme is primarily brown, with the design cut out to reveal a white background. The overall effect is one of delicate beauty and a sense of movement and balance, with the combination of natural elements creating a serene atmosphere.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a detailed and intricate artwork that appears to be a traditional East Asian design, possibly of Japanese origin. The artwork features several elements that are characteristic of traditional Japanese art:

  1. Bamboo: The central and most prominent element in the artwork is bamboo. The bamboo stalks are depicted in a stylized manner, with long, slender stems and delicate leaves. Bamboo is a common motif in Japanese art, symbolizing strength, flexibility, and resilience.

  2. Clouds: Surrounding the bamboo are stylized cloud formations. These clouds are depicted in a swirling, flowing manner, which is typical in Japanese art. Clouds often represent the heavens, transcendence, and the impermanence of life.

  3. Crescent Moons: There are several crescent moons interspersed among the clouds and bamboo. The moon is a significant symbol in Japanese culture, often representing beauty, tranquility, and the passage of time.

  4. Design Style: The overall design is intricate and symmetrical, with a balance of elements that create a harmonious composition. The use of negative space (the white areas) enhances the visual impact of the darker elements.

  5. Material and Technique: The artwork appears to be made from wood, with a dark stain or finish that contrasts with the lighter background. The intricate details suggest that it might be a form of marquetry or inlay work, where different pieces of wood are cut and fitted together to create the design.

This piece likely serves as a decorative panel or screen, showcasing the craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of traditional East Asian art.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image depicts a traditional Chinese or East Asian style of art, specifically a form of paper-cutting or paper art. It features a pattern composed of stylized bamboo plants and swirling cloud motifs. The design is intricate, with the bamboo stalks and leaves cut into fine, detailed lines and the clouds rendered in a flowing, almost sinuous manner. The color scheme is monochromatic, using a dark brown or mahogany hue for the elements against a light, off-white background. The overall aesthetic is serene and harmonious, typical of traditional East Asian art that often includes nature and symbolic elements.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This image features a traditional Chinese paper-cut design. The artwork is characterized by intricate cut-out patterns set against a white background, bordered by a dark frame. The design primarily depicts bamboo stalks and leaves, which are a common motif in Chinese art, symbolizing integrity and resilience. Interspersed among the bamboo are stylized cloud patterns, which are also a traditional element in Chinese iconography, often representing luck and protection. The combination of the bamboo and clouds creates a harmonious and balanced composition, reflecting the aesthetic principles of Chinese art. The detailed craftsmanship and the use of negative space give the artwork a delicate and elegant appearance.