Human Generated Data

Title

Two Men Looking through Window Lattice at Courtesan Writing a Letter

Date

Edo period, circa 1769-1770 (Meiwa 6-7)

People

Artist: Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信, Japanese 1725-1770

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Galen Luther Stone in memory of Mr. Galen L. Stone, 1930.79

Human Generated Data

Title

Two Men Looking through Window Lattice at Courtesan Writing a Letter

People

Artist: Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信, Japanese 1725-1770

Date

Edo period, circa 1769-1770 (Meiwa 6-7)

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Galen Luther Stone in memory of Mr. Galen L. Stone, 1930.79

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-03-29

Clothing 66.2
Apparel 66.2
Art 58.4
Book 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2020-03-29

illustration 99.6
art 99.3
painting 97.9
people 97.6
street 96.6
man 96.4
print 95.9
wall 95.4
old 92.6
vintage 92.1
one 91.6
urban 90.7
graffiti 89.8
visuals 88.9
symbol 87.9
square 87.8
design 87.1
retro 86.5
color 85.4
city 85.3

Imagga
created on 2020-03-29

graffito 82.8
decoration 55.5
old 30.7
vintage 29.8
stamp 29.3
retro 27
grunge 24.7
tile 23.7
paper 23.5
money 23
antique 22.5
ancient 20.8
currency 20.6
cash 19.2
finance 17.7
bank 16.1
note 15.6
aged 15.4
bill 15.2
art 15.2
book jacket 15.2
financial 15.2
postage 14.7
letter 14.7
mail 14.4
postmark 13.8
texture 13.2
design 13.2
banking 12.9
postal 12.8
envelope 12.6
dollar 12.1
jacket 11.8
wealth 11.7
drawing 11.6
post 11.4
close 11.4
pattern 10.9
business 10.9
frame 10.8
world 10.6
pay 10.6
sketch 10.5
exchange 10.5
card 10.2
comic book 9.9
philately 9.9
material 9.8
banknote 9.7
wall 9.1
collection 9
wrapping 9
covering 8.9
die 8.9
dollars 8.7
used 8.6
united 8.6
black 8.4
mosaic 8.4
savings 8.4
decorative 8.4
economy 8.3
global 8.2
style 8.2
history 8.1
bills 7.8
states 7.7
payment 7.7
worn 7.6
map 7.5
brown 7.4
object 7.3
color 7.2
dirty 7.2
office 7.2
painting 7.2

Google
created on 2020-03-29

Cartoon 85.6
Illustration 84.1
Art 78.9
Fiction 70.4
Comics 66.8
Fictional character 61.9
Painting 54.7

Microsoft
created on 2020-03-29

cartoon 98.4
drawing 97.9
art 94.4
text 92.9
painting 69.7
sketch 69

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Female, 52.8%
Confused 0.1%
Calm 98.5%
Disgusted 0.1%
Fear 0%
Happy 0.4%
Angry 0.1%
Surprised 0.4%
Sad 0.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Human face
Clothing
Picture frame
Human hair

Clarifai

Human face 84.1%

Clarifai

Human face 78.5%

Clarifai

Human face 77.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 73.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 62.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 50.9%

Clarifai

Clothing 42.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 35.4%

Clarifai

Picture frame 64.9%

Clarifai

Human hair 37%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-03-29

paintings art 99.4%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

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

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a woman in a kimono is writing on a piece of paper

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a female figure in elegant attire. She is dressed in a kimono with intricate patterns and holds a fan or scroll in her hands. The background hints at a domestic setting, possibly the interior of a house with wooden sliding screens. At her feet, there is a decorative box with floral motifs and a small bucket. The overall style is consistent with Ukiyo-e art, characterized by its fine lines, detailed patterns, and flat areas of color.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

The image is a vertical Japanese woodblock print showing a traditional scene. It appears to be a piece of ukiyo-e art, which often depicts figures from history, kabuki theater, and daily life of the Edo period. The colors are subdued, featuring earthy tones of beige, orange, and gray with black accents.

In the foreground, there is a finely detailed illustration of samurai armor and equipment. Situated in the lower part of the image, the armor components include a helmet with intricate patterns and a chest piece resting on the floor. A katana (Japanese sword) with its recognizable curved blade and a distinctive hilt is also depicted. Beside the armor, there's an ornately decorated rectangular box and a pail, possibly used for water or sake.

Above this section, through a wood-panel window, two individuals are seen in close proximity behind the fence-like panels, suggesting an interaction between them. Their traditional garments and hairstyles hint at their cultural context and social status. The image is rich in cultural symbolism and historical attire, offering a glimpse into the lifestyle and artistry of the time it represents.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a scene with multiple figures. The composition shows several people peering through what appears to be a wooden partition or screen structure, shown in reddish-orange tones. Below the partition, there is a figure in traditional Japanese dress with an elaborate hairstyle, seated and appearing to be engaged in some activity. The artwork uses typical ukiyo-e style characteristics with flat color planes, strong outlines, and careful attention to textile patterns and architectural details. The color palette is predominantly composed of soft greys, salmon pinks, and neutral tones. The scene seems to be capturing a moment of curiosity or observation, with a sense of both intimacy and voyeurism typical of many ukiyo-e prints from the Edo period.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (hashira-e or pillar print) showing a vertical composition with multiple figures at different levels. The scene appears to be set in what might be a tea house or similar establishment. The artwork shows figures peering down through wooden partitions or screens in the upper portion, while in the lower section, there is a figure in elaborate traditional Japanese dress (likely a kimono with decorative patterns) who appears to be writing or engaged in some kind of artistic activity. There are various traditional Japanese objects visible, including what appears to be a decorative box with floral patterns and what might be a tea container. The color palette is subtle, featuring salmon-pink architectural elements, grays, and neutral tones. The style and composition suggest this is from the Edo period of Japanese art.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image appears to be an ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting a scene from traditional Japanese culture. It shows three figures - two women behind a latticed screen, and a reclining figure in the foreground. The overall composition features geometric patterns and vibrant colors, with the figures rendered in a stylized, two-dimensional manner characteristic of this art form. The scene seems to evoke a sense of intimacy and tranquility, though the exact narrative context is not immediately clear.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

This image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 18th or 19th century. The print features a woman in traditional Japanese clothing, possibly a kimono, sitting on the floor with her legs crossed. She appears to be engaged in some sort of activity, possibly playing a musical instrument or working on a craft.

In the background, there are two other women visible through a window or screen. They seem to be watching the main figure, and their faces are blurred or obscured. The overall atmosphere of the print is one of serenity and tranquility, with soft colors and gentle lines.

The print is likely a representation of everyday life in Japan during the Edo period, when such prints were popular. It may also be a depiction of a specific scene or story from Japanese literature or folklore. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic traditions of Japan during this time period.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period (1603-1868). The print features a woman in a kimono sitting on a bench, holding a fan and looking out of a window. She is surrounded by various objects, including a vase, a box, and a small table.

  • The woman is dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono, which is a long, flowing garment with a wide sash tied around the waist.
  • She has her hair styled in an updo, with a few loose strands framing her face.
  • Her eyes are cast downward, and she appears to be lost in thought.
  • The window behind her is open, and she is leaning out of it, looking out at something outside.
  • The background of the print is a muted color, with subtle shading and texture that gives the impression of depth and dimensionality.
  • The overall effect of the print is one of serenity and contemplation, capturing a moment of quiet reflection in a traditional Japanese setting.

The print is signed by the artist, who is identified as "Hiroshige," a renowned Japanese artist known for his beautiful landscapes and scenes of everyday life. The signature is located in the bottom-right corner of the print, and it is written in Japanese characters.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, known as ukiyo-e, depicting a scene from a kabuki play. The print features a young woman in a traditional kimono, seated on a tatami mat, with her head resting on a pillow. She is holding a fan and a brush, indicating she is engaged in a cultural activity such as calligraphy or painting. In the background, there are two men, possibly actors, who are watching her from behind a wooden barrier. The image is in a vertical format, typical of ukiyo-e prints, and has a muted color palette with shades of brown, beige, and green. The print is signed by the artist, "Kiyoshige," in the lower right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image depicts a traditional Japanese painting with a woman in the foreground, seemingly engaged in an activity. She is wearing a kimono and has a fan in her hand. Behind her, there is a wooden window with a sliding door, and two people are looking out of it. The painting has a vintage feel, and the colors used are muted and earthy.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a Japanese woodblock print, presented in a vertical format. It depicts a scene featuring multiple figures in what appears to be an indoor setting.

In the upper portion of the print, two women are visible, looking downward from behind a screen or window with wooden bars. One of the women is holding a fan that obscures part of her face.

The main focus of the print is a woman seated in the foreground. She is dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and is holding a calligraphy brush, seemingly in the act of painting or writing on a scroll. There's a black box with a gold pattern, and a bucket or container on a stand, near the seated woman.

The print is characterized by a muted color palette with tones of red, gray, and beige, typical of traditional Japanese woodblock prints. The overall style suggests it is an artwork from the Edo or Meiji period.

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is a Japanese ukiyo-e print. It features a scene with several women.

  • Upper Section: Two women are visible through a wooden structure (perhaps a window or a lattice). One woman is holding a fan.
  • Central Figure: A woman is seated below the lattice. She is dressed in a kimono and has her hair up. She appears to be working on something, holding a brush and possibly a scroll.
  • Lower Section: Below the seated woman are a black box, a small bowl with a lid, and another container.

The style is typical of ukiyo-e, with a focus on delicate lines, flat color areas, and a sense of intimacy. The overall mood seems calm and focused on the daily life of the women depicted.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period. It depicts a scene involving three women. The central figure is a woman seated on the floor, wearing a kimono and holding a small child. She appears to be engaged in a tender moment with the child, possibly feeding or playing with them.

In the background, two other women are visible through a red wooden lattice window. They are peering through the window, observing the woman and child. The women in the background are also dressed in traditional Japanese attire, suggesting a domestic or intimate setting.

The print uses a limited color palette, predominantly featuring shades of red, green, and gray, with intricate details in the clothing and facial expressions of the figures. The overall mood of the image is serene and intimate, capturing a moment of everyday life with a sense of warmth and connection.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e), characteristic of the Edo period (1603–1868). The artwork depicts a scene of a geisha engaged in writing or drawing, with two other figures observing from a window in the background. The geisha is dressed in elaborate traditional attire, including a kimono with intricate patterns and a decorative hairpiece. She is seated on a low platform, holding a writing tool and a scroll or paper, which she appears to be either signing or writing on. On the floor, there is a small table with various items, including a container that could be ink or paint, and another object that looks like a brush holder.

The background features a window with a wooden frame, through which two women are visible. One woman is holding a fan with text written on it, while the other appears to be smiling. The scene suggests a moment of domestic life or a private moment of the geisha, possibly during a tea ceremony or a similar cultural activity. The overall composition and the use of color and detail are typical of ukiyo-e, which often aimed to capture the fleeting moments of everyday life in an artistic and decorative manner. The artist's signature, "春信" (Harunobu), is located at the bottom left, indicating the artist responsible for this work.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period. It depicts a scene with three women engaged in various activities.

In the foreground, a woman is seated on a cushion, focused on a sewing or needlework project. She is dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including a kimono with intricate patterns and an obi (sash). In front of her, there is a sewing box with various sewing tools and a small pot with a utensil, possibly containing ink or another liquid.

Through a window with red wooden frames, two other women are visible. One of them is holding a piece of paper with some text on it, while the other looks on. The window has a curved roof above it, and the overall composition suggests a domestic setting. The artwork is signed in the bottom left corner with the name "春信" (Harunobu), indicating the artist who created this print.

Text analysis

Google

春信邑