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Human Generated Data

Title

Actors Iwai Kumesaburō I as Mikuni Kojorō and Arashi Sanpachi I as the Cormorant Fisherman (Ukai) Kujūrō

Date

1798

People

Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国, Japanese 1769 - 1825

Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi 西村屋与八,

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.377

Human Generated Data

Title

Actors Iwai Kumesaburō I as Mikuni Kojorō and Arashi Sanpachi I as the Cormorant Fisherman (Ukai) Kujūrō

People

Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国, Japanese 1769 - 1825

Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi 西村屋与八,

Date

1798

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.377

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-07

Clothing 90.4
Apparel 90.4
Human 88.6
Book 78
Text 74.9
Comics 71.7
Drawing 71.3
Art 71.3
Animal 64.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-14

people 99.6
art 99.4
illustration 99.2
wear 99.2
woman 99
adult 98.2
woodcut 98
kimono 98
print 97.9
painting 97.6
man 97.2
dress 96.8
vintage 96.3
one 96.2
two 96.1
retro 96.1
girl 95.7
portrait 95.2
veil 94.9
chalk out 93.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-07

sketch 49.5
drawing 42.7
representation 28.5
jersey 22.7
design 22
art 21.3
fashion 20.4
clothing 18.1
style 17.8
shirt 17.4
garment 17
sexy 16.9
comic book 16.8
people 16.7
silhouette 16.6
model 15.6
lady 15.4
adult 14.9
dress 14.5
black 14.2
decoration 13.9
party 13.8
person 13.7
cartoon 13.4
tattoo 13
sensuality 12.7
women 12.7
attractive 12.6
retro 12.3
covering 12
grunge 11.9
pattern 11.6
floral 11.1
graphic 11
man 10.8
bookmark 10.7
celebration 10.4
elegant 10.3
elegance 10.1
music 9.9
posing 9.8
body 9.6
fashionable 9.5
play 9.5
happy 9.4
lifestyle 9.4
pose 9.1
portrait 9.1
book jacket 8.8
jacket 8.5
one 8.2
painting 8.1
night 8
hair 7.9
love 7.9
holiday 7.9
brunette 7.8
ornament 7.8
modern 7.7
dance 7.7
pretty 7.7
culture 7.7
dark 7.5
human 7.5
entertainment 7.4
cute 7.2
face 7.1
male 7.1
consumer goods 7.1
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-07

Hairstyle 95.1
Human 89.1
Art 84.3
Sleeve 82.5
Cartoon 81.1
Font 79.9
Painting 79.5
Poster 75.7
Shimada 75.2
Illustration 72.8
Handwriting 72.7
Vintage clothing 70.1
Drawing 69.9
Visual arts 64
Sakko 63.7
Pattern 60.8
Sitting 60.3
Victorian fashion 57
Retro style 56.2
Costume design 55.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-07

text 100
book 99.9
drawing 99.5
cartoon 98.9
illustration 98.7
sketch 98.1
art 80.9
poster 79.6
child art 76.2
painting 64.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-33
Gender Female, 87.9%
Calm 67%
Confused 12.8%
Sad 11.1%
Surprised 2.5%
Angry 2.1%
Disgusted 1.8%
Fear 1.3%
Happy 1.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Hat
Person
Bird

Clarifai

Clothing
Poster
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Hat 90.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-07

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-07

a close up of a book 58.8%
close up of a book 53.5%
a close up of a book cover 53.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a woman in a kimono kimono kimono kimono kimono kimono

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a man and woman in kimono sitting on the ground

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-15

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, possibly from the Ukiyo-e genre. In the foreground, a kneeling figure dressed in dark traditional Japanese clothing, possibly a samurai, is captured displaying an expressive posture which could convey distress or contemplation. The individual's attire is detailed with some white patterns and a visible katana (Japanese sword) at their waist.

Behind this figure, there is another individual standing, depicted in profile view, dressed in a kimono adorned with elaborate floral patterns. The standing figure's garments feature shades of brown, gray, and red with intricate designs. Their attire is traditional and appears to be very elegant, indicative of a higher social status or formal apparel.

On the right side of the print, there is Japanese text, likely providing context about the scene depicted or the characters within the artwork, but without translating the text, specific details are not discernible.

The style of the print, including the flat areas of color and the contour lines, is typical of the Edo period Ukiyo-e art which focused on subjects like kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, scenes of nature, and historical tales. The image carries a storytelling element, capturing a moment that might be emblematic of a drama or a specific event in a narrative.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-02

This image is an example of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e artwork. It depicts two figures, one standing and one kneeling. The standing figure is dressed in an elaborate kimono with intricate patterns and a sash, with their hair styled high and adorned with decorative hairpieces. The kneeling figure is dressed in a dark kimono, with their hands clasped together and an expressive facial expression. The scene likely depicts an interaction between the two figures, with traditional Japanese calligraphy visible on the right side of the image, possibly indicating their identities or the context of the scene. The artist's signature can also be seen on the left side of the artwork.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) that appears to be from the Edo period. The image shows two figures - a standing figure in an elaborate kimono with beautiful floral patterns and trailing sleeves, wearing an ornate hairstyle with decorative hair pins. The kimono is primarily dark in color with red accents and detailed embroidery patterns. Next to them is a seated figure wearing a simpler dark-colored garment, appearing to be in a relaxed or contemplative pose. The artwork includes Japanese calligraphy in the upper right corner and artist seals/signatures. The style is characteristic of ukiyo-e prints, with clean lines, flat color areas, and careful attention to textile patterns and clothing details. The composition shows the typical sophistication of Japanese printmaking of this era.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-28

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) that appears to be from the Edo period. It depicts two figures - a standing geisha wearing an elaborate kimono with beautiful floral patterns and trailing designs, her hair styled in a traditional manner with decorative hairpins. Next to her is a seated figure in dark clothing, possibly a samurai or male patron, who appears to be in a contemplative or melancholic pose.

The geisha's kimono is particularly detailed, showing intricate patterns in dark colors with touches of red accents. The composition demonstrates the characteristic style of ukiyo-e prints, with clean lines, clear delineation between figures, and Japanese calligraphy visible in the upper right corner.

The print shows the interesting social dynamics of the period, with the contrast between the elegant, formal appearance of the geisha and the more casual, relaxed posture of the seated figure. The artwork appears to be well-preserved and is a fine example of the ukiyo-e art form that was popular during Japan's Edo period.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-14

This image depicts two Japanese figures in traditional dress. The figure on the left appears to be a woman wearing an elaborately patterned kimono and an ornate hairstyle, while the figure on the right appears to be a man wearing a dark robe. The style and content of the image suggest it is a Japanese woodblock print or other traditional Japanese artwork.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print, showcasing a woman and a man in a dramatic scene. The woman, positioned on the left side of the image, is dressed in a kimono with a floral pattern and a dark brown obi (sash) around her waist. Her hair is styled in an updo, adorned with a yellow hat featuring long, thin strips of fabric extending from it. She holds a fan in her right hand, which is tucked into her obi.

In contrast, the man sits on the right side of the image, wearing a black kimono with a white collar and a sword at his side. His hair is styled in a traditional Japanese manner, and he appears to be in a state of distress or contemplation. The background of the image is a light beige color, providing a subtle backdrop for the figures.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of drama or tension between the two characters, with the woman's poised demeanor contrasting with the man's apparent distress. The use of traditional Japanese clothing and hairstyles adds to the cultural significance of the image, which may be a representation of a scene from Japanese literature or theater.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-02

The image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 18th or 19th century, featuring a man and woman in traditional Japanese attire. The man sits on the floor with his head in his hands, while the woman stands behind him, looking over her shoulder. Both figures are dressed in kimonos, with the woman's kimono being more elaborate and decorated with floral patterns. The man's kimono is simpler, but still features a distinctive design. The background of the print is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the figures' clothing.

In the top-right corner of the print, there is Japanese text written in black ink. This text likely includes the title of the print, the artist's signature, or other information about the artwork. The overall style of the print suggests that it is a work of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that emerged during the Edo period (1603-1868). Ukiyo-e prints often featured scenes of everyday life, landscapes, and portraits, and were known for their vibrant colors and detailed designs.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring two figures. The print is divided into two main sections, each depicting a different character. On the left side, there is a woman dressed in a kimono with a floral pattern. She has a traditional hairstyle adorned with hairpins and a red ribbon. Her expression is calm and composed. The kimono has a layered appearance, with a white inner layer and a patterned outer layer.

On the right side, there is a man dressed in a black kimono with a white inner layer. He is seated on the ground with his legs crossed and his hands clasped together. His expression is one of contemplation or sadness, with a furrowed brow and a slight downward turn of the mouth. He has a traditional hairstyle and a mustache. Behind him, there is a horizontal line that could represent a sword or a decorative element.

The background of the print is plain, with a light beige color, allowing the figures to stand out. There are several Japanese characters scattered throughout the print. On the top right, there are vertical characters that likely represent the title or a description of the scene. On the left side, near the woman's figure, there are additional characters that may be her name or a related phrase. At the bottom left, there is a circular seal with Japanese characters, which is likely the artist's signature.

The overall style of the print is consistent with traditional ukiyo-e art, characterized by its bold lines, flat colors, and the use of woodblock printing techniques. The contrast between the woman's calm demeanor and the man's contemplative expression suggests a narrative or emotional theme, possibly related to love, separation, or reflection.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a woodblock print from the Edo period, depicting a scene from a kabuki play. The print features two main figures: a woman dressed in a traditional kimono and a man dressed in a samurai outfit. The woman is standing, while the man is kneeling in front of her, appearing to be in a state of deep thought or contemplation. The print has a monochromatic color scheme, with shades of gray and black, and includes Japanese text at the top and bottom of the image. The overall composition and style suggest that this is a traditional Japanese art form, possibly from the Edo period.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:
This is a Japanese woodblock print (likely a Ukiyo-e) depicting two figures, a woman and a man, in what appears to be a theatrical or dramatic setting. The style is reminiscent of traditional Japanese art with its flattened perspective, detailed patterns, and focus on line.

Figures:

  • Woman: She stands tall and appears elegant. She wears an elaborate kimono with multiple layers and decorative patterns, including a floral design on the outer layer. Her hair is styled in a traditional updo, adorned with golden hairpins. Her expression is composed and dignified.

  • Man: He is kneeling on the ground, dressed in a dark robe with a lighter underlayer visible at the chest. He appears distraught or in deep thought, as he has his hands clasped to his forehead. A sword is positioned to his left, beneath the folds of his robe.

Setting and Context:
The background is a plain, light color, which throws the focus entirely on the figures and their attire. The presence of the sword and the dramatic poses of the figures imply a scene from a play, a story, or a historical event.

Writing:
There are inscriptions in Japanese calligraphy to the side, probably identifying the figures and the artist.

Style and Color:
The artwork is characterized by its bold lines, rich colors (though muted in tone), and intricate patterns. The color palette is restrained, primarily consisting of browns, grays, reds, and blacks.

In summary, this image is a compelling depiction of two figures in a theatrical context, characterized by traditional Japanese art aesthetics and a sense of drama.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e). It depicts a scene with two figures.

Main Elements and Composition:

  • Figure 1 (Standing Woman): A woman wearing an elaborate kimono and hairstyle, typical of the Edo period. She appears to be a geisha or courtesan, given her elegant attire and coiffure. She's looking down with a calm or possibly slightly haughty expression.
  • Figure 2 (Kneeling Man): A man, likely a samurai or a figure of status, is kneeling with a pensive or possibly distressed expression. He seems to be holding his hands up to his face.
  • Setting: The background is plain, which emphasizes the figures. The woodblock print has a limited color palette with brown, purple, and lighter tones.
  • Text: There is Japanese text in the upper-right, presumably identifying the characters or the artist.

Possible Interpretation:

The scene suggests a moment of emotional exchange. The woman is observing the man. He may be in a state of anxiety, pleading with her, or otherwise in an awkward position. The artwork captures the dramatic tension between the two characters.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, known as ukiyo-e, which depicts two figures in a domestic scene.

  1. Figures:

    • The standing figure is a woman dressed in a detailed kimono with a floral pattern and an obi (sash) around her waist. She appears to be looking down at the seated figure with a concerned or contemplative expression.
    • The seated figure is a man wearing a dark kimono, who is kneeling on the floor. He has his hands clasped together and is looking up at the woman with a distressed or pleading expression.
  2. Setting:

    • The scene appears to be set indoors, with minimal background details, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction between the two figures.
  3. Text:

    • There is Japanese text in the upper right corner of the print, which likely provides context or dialogue for the scene.
    • Additional text and a signature can be seen in the lower left corner, indicating the artist and possibly the title or series of the print.
  4. Artistic Style:

    • The print uses a limited color palette, typical of ukiyo-e, with a focus on line work and flat colors.
    • The figures are depicted with exaggerated facial expressions and body language to convey emotion and narrative.

This type of print was popular during the Edo period in Japan and often depicted scenes from everyday life, theater, and folklore.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), likely created in the Edo period (1600s-1800s). The artwork depicts two figures in a dramatic and intimate scene.

The standing figure, adorned in a detailed kimono with floral patterns and a traditional headdress, appears to be a woman. Her posture is confident, and she is holding the sleeve of another figure, who is kneeling on the ground. The kneeling figure, dressed in a dark kimono with their legs elevated and arms crossed, seems to be in a submissive or subservient position.

The composition is rich in detail, with the characters' clothing and hairstyles reflecting the cultural and social norms of the time. The background is minimal, allowing the focus to remain on the interaction between the two figures.

The text in the image, written in Japanese, provides additional context, likely describing the scene or the actors (Onnagata) performing the roles. This type of artwork is often associated with kabuki theater and the depiction of intimate scenes between characters. The overall style and technique are characteristic of the work of renowned artists such as Toyokuni III or Kunisada.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

This image is a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print. It depicts a scene with two individuals.

  1. Standing Figure: The person on the left is a woman standing and wearing a kimono with intricate floral patterns. She has a traditional Japanese hairstyle adorned with kanzashi (hair ornaments). Her expression is calm and composed.

  2. Seated Figure: The person on the right is a man sitting on the ground with his legs spread apart. He appears to be partially undressed, with his clothes pulled up to his waist. He has a surprised or distressed expression on his face and is looking up at the woman. There is a sword on the ground near him, suggesting he might be a samurai.

The background is plain, which is typical for ukiyo-e prints, drawing attention to the figures. There is Japanese text on the right side of the image, which likely provides information about the scene or the characters depicted. The overall style and details suggest that this print is from the Edo period, known for such artistic works.

Text analysis

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