Human Generated Data

Title

Nihon Embankment, Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nihonzutsumi), Number 100 from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)

Date

Edo period, dated 1857 (4th month)

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, 1933.4.155

Human Generated Data

Title

Nihon Embankment, Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nihonzutsumi), Number 100 from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)

People

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

Date

Edo period, dated 1857 (4th month)

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.155

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Human 97.7
Person 97.7
Person 97.3
Person 96.3
Bird 95.6
Animal 95.6
Person 92.3
Person 91.4
Building 91.2
Person 90.6
Architecture 86.8
Person 84
Person 82.7
Advertisement 82
Person 80.7
Person 79.7
Poster 77.9
Transportation 75.4
Train 75.4
Vehicle 75.4
Person 75
Person 69
Arena 67.4
Amphitheater 67.4
Amphitheatre 67.4
Text 66
Person 63.4
Person 47.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

no person 96.6
water 94.6
outdoors 94.1
travel 92.8
architecture 87.2
sea 85.7
sky 85.3
seashore 85
building 81.5
city 81.1
house 81
beach 80.2
nature 79.9
vacation 79.6
old 79.1
summer 78.8
reflection 77.9
color 77.3
vehicle 77.2
ocean 76.7

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

jigsaw puzzle 100
puzzle 100
game 100
city 49.1
town 39
architecture 36
travel 31.7
cityscape 28.4
sky 28.1
tourism 27.2
building 27
landscape 23.8
old 23
panorama 22.9
urban 22.7
landmark 22.6
skyline 21.9
buildings 21.8
tower 20.6
sea 19.6
aerial 19.4
water 18.7
famous 18.6
river 17.8
ancient 15.6
center 15.1
street 14.7
scene 14.7
tourist 14.5
downtown 14.4
panoramic 14.4
house 14.2
monument 14
summer 13.5
harbor 13.5
coast 13.5
history 13.4
hill 13.1
sunset 12.6
bridge 12.5
historic 11.9
mountain 11.6
church 11.1
tree 10.8
ship 10.7
port 10.6
cathedral 10.6
skyscraper 10.6
high 10.4
bay 10.4
holiday 10
castle 9.8
night 9.8
structure 9.7
sun 9.7
medieval 9.6
capital 9.5
destination 9.4
wall 9.1
vacation 9
scenic 8.8
houses 8.7
cloud 8.6
dusk 8.6
culture 8.6
ocean 8.5
clouds 8.5
boat 8.4
road 8.1
dome 7.7
construction 7.7
attraction 7.6
roof 7.6
trip 7.5
park 7.4
exterior 7.4
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Sky 82.2
Water 80.7
Sea 63.6
Paper product 57.7
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

text 86.8
beach 79.3
painting 78.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Bird
Train
Person 97.7%
Person 97.3%
Person 96.3%
Person 92.3%
Person 91.4%
Person 90.6%
Person 84%
Person 82.7%
Person 80.7%
Person 79.7%
Person 75%
Person 69%
Person 63.4%
Person 47.3%
Bird 95.6%
Train 75.4%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a painting of a group of people walking down a path -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-09

This image is a colorful woodblock print depicting a Japanese landscape. In the foreground, there's a bridge traversing a river or a ravine. The bridge is bustling with people, some of whom are carrying what appear to be palanquins or boxes. The bridge is constructed with a series of yellow supports and a flat walking surface.

The middle ground features a body of water with details implying a reflection of light, perhaps indicating the time of day is close to dusk. There are several boats on the water, each manned with a few individuals.

In the background, the landscape stretches out into the distance with a pale skyline, possibly suggesting a view across a bay or out towards the sea. The upper part of the image transitions into a deep blue, which might be the early evening sky.

Flying across the sky, there's a string of black birds or possibly kites forming an arc that terminates at the top left corner, where a white object, perhaps the moon, is shining.

The top right corner features Japanese characters, which are likely to be the title and possibly the artist's signature or a seal. Similarly, there's red Japanese text running vertically along the left border of the image.

The overall style of the print and the presence of Japanese text indicate that it is likely a work of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art which flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries. Ukiyo-e prints often depicted scenes of nature, the everyday life of cities, and famous landmarks, created using woodblock printing techniques.

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

This image is a classic Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print, characterized by its detailed and stylized depiction of a landscape and daily life. The print features the following elements:

  1. Foreground:

    • A path or road that runs diagonally across the lower part of the image.
    • Groups of people walking along the path, some carrying goods or being carried in what appear to be palanquins.
    • Fenced structures line the path, likely representing market stalls or temporary shelters.
  2. Midground:

    • Trees densely populate the area just beyond the path, creating a boundary between the path and a body of water.
    • A body of water, possibly a river or lake, reflects the landscape.
  3. Background:

    • The horizon extends into a vast landscape with subtle details of distant towns or mountains.
    • The sky transitions from a darker blue at the top to lighter shades near the horizon.
    • A formation of birds fly in a V-shape across the sky, creating a sense of movement.
  4. Additional Elements:

    • There are traditional Japanese writing characters on the upper right, likely the title or description of the scene.
    • The vibrant color palette includes earth tones, blues, and yellows, typical of Ukiyo-e artistry.

Overall, the print captures the essence of traditional Japanese art, emphasizing natural beauty, human activity, and harmonious composition.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a serene, nighttime landscape with several distinct elements. In the upper portion, a flock of birds is seen flying across a crescent moon against a deep blue sky. Below, there is a scenic vista with a body of water, trees, and buildings in the distance. The main focus of the image is a procession of people on a raised platform or walkway, seemingly making their way along the shoreline. The overall atmosphere is tranquil and evocative, capturing a sense of movement and activity within a serene natural setting.

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

This is a beautiful Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) that appears to be from the Edo period. The scene depicts an evening market or festival with illuminated stalls along a hillside path. In the sky, a line of migrating birds flies across the pale moon. The landscape features a body of water in the middle ground and dark trees silhouetted against the dusky sky.

The composition is particularly striking with its use of yellow lighting from the market stalls contrasting against the blue-grey evening atmosphere. Small figures in traditional Japanese dress can be seen moving among the stalls. The scene has both dramatic depth and a serene quality typical of ukiyo-e prints of this period.

There are Japanese characters in red cartouches in the upper right and left corners, which likely indicate the title of the print and possibly the artist's name. The overall color palette consists of blues, greys, and blacks with the prominent yellow highlights of the market stalls creating a warm glow in the nighttime scene.

This type of print showcases the masterful ability of Japanese artists to capture atmospheric effects and create mood through careful use of color and composition.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 19th century, showcasing a serene landscape with a river, trees, and a bridge. The scene is populated by people and animals, adding to the tranquil atmosphere.

Key Elements:

  • River: A calm river flows through the center of the image, its surface reflecting the sky above.
  • Trees: Trees line the riverbanks, their branches stretching out towards the viewer.
  • Bridge: A bridge spans the river, connecting the two banks. It is adorned with yellow railings and features several people walking or riding on it.
  • People and Animals: Various individuals are depicted walking, riding, or standing on the bridge, while others are shown in the distance. Some are carrying goods or leading animals.
  • Sky: The sky above is a soft blue, with a few birds flying in the distance.
  • Mountains: In the background, mountains rise up, their peaks shrouded in mist.

Style and Technique:

The print is rendered in a traditional Japanese style, characterized by bold lines, vibrant colors, and intricate details. The artist's use of perspective and composition creates a sense of depth and space, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted. The attention to detail and the artist's skillful use of color and composition make this print a captivating work of art.

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

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely created by Utagawa Hiroshige. The print features a serene landscape with a large body of water in the background, surrounded by trees and hills. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near a yellow fence, with some individuals standing on the fence or walking along it. The sky above is blue, with a crescent moon visible in the top-left corner.

The overall atmosphere of the print is one of tranquility and peacefulness, with the natural beauty of the landscape and the calm demeanor of the people depicted. The use of muted colors and soft lines adds to the sense of serenity, creating a sense of stillness and quiet contemplation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

This painting depicts a scene of a river with people walking on a bridge and riding on a boat. The bridge is made of wooden planks and has a yellow canopy. The river is calm, and there are trees on either side. The sky is blue with a few clouds, and there is a flock of birds flying in the sky. The painting has Japanese text in red and yellow on the top right.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image is a painting that depicts a landscape with a river, a forest, and a row of yellow structures. The sky is painted with a gradient of blue and white, with a flock of birds flying in the sky. The river is calm, and there are trees on the riverbank. The yellow structures are lined up on the right side of the river, and people are standing near them.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

This is a classic example of a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Ukiyo-e period. The scene depicts a landscape with several distinct features:

Sky: A dark blue sky dominates the upper portion. A crescent moon is visible, and a flock of birds (perhaps geese or ducks) are flying in formation, creating a diagonal line across the sky.

Text Blocks: There are two rectangular blocks of text/art in the upper right and lower left corners. These would likely contain information such as the artist's signature, title, and perhaps the publisher.

Landscape: The scene transitions to a landscape with several horizontal layers.

  • Waterbody: A large body of water (perhaps a lake or river) dominates the central part of the image.
  • Shoreline & Trees: A shoreline with a dense line of trees borders the water.
  • Road/Path: A winding path or road slopes down the hill. Along this road, there are several yellow structures that seem to be carrying something.
  • People: Figures, presumably people, can be seen walking along the path, carrying what appears to be large yellow structures.

Composition and Style: The print's composition is typical of Ukiyo-e, employing a combination of perspective, simplified forms, and vibrant color palettes. The colors are carefully chosen to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall style conveys a sense of serene observation and captures a moment in time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The artwork presents a landscape from a high vantage point, with a scene unfolding on a path along a terraced hillside. Above, the sky transitions from a deep blue at the top to a lighter shade near the horizon, where a pale moon or sun is visible, accompanied by a line of silhouetted birds flying across the sky.

Below the horizon line, a body of water is depicted, reflecting the sky's colors, with a strip of land dotted with trees and structures in the distance. The foreground is dominated by a series of terraced levels, with a pathway winding along the terraces.

On this pathway, a procession of people is visible, carrying or escorting rectangular structures that are lined up along the path. The people are rendered in simple, flat colors and shapes. The hillside itself is depicted with a pattern of short, vertical lines to suggest texture and detail.

In the top right and lower left corners, there are vertical bands of red with writing, providing additional context or information about the artwork. The style of the artwork is reminiscent of traditional Japanese woodblock prints, with flat colors, strong lines, and a focus on landscape and natural elements.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, a style known as Ukiyo-e. The scene depicted is likely a famous location in Japan, showcasing a serene and picturesque landscape. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Foreground:

    • There are several people walking along a pathway, some of whom are carrying objects or wearing traditional clothing.
    • The pathway is bordered by a yellow fence, which adds a pop of color to the otherwise muted tones of the scene.
    • The terrain in the foreground is rocky and uneven, adding texture to the print.
  2. Middle Ground:

    • A body of water is visible, possibly a river or a lake, bordered by trees.
    • There are structures and possibly a bridge in the distance, indicating a populated area or a notable landmark.
  3. Background:

    • The sky is filled with a flock of birds flying in a V-formation, suggesting migration and the changing of seasons.
    • The sky transitions from a light blue at the top to a darker shade near the horizon, creating a sense of depth.
    • The moon is visible in the sky, indicating that the scene is set either at dawn or dusk.
  4. Text and Borders:

    • There are two vertical red panels with Japanese characters, likely indicating the title of the print and the name of the artist.
    • The top right corner contains a cartouche with additional Japanese text, possibly providing more information about the scene or the series to which this print belongs.

Overall, the print captures a tranquil moment in a natural setting, with elements that suggest both human activity and the beauty of the natural world. The use of color and detail in the woodblock print technique adds to the aesthetic appeal of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

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