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Human Generated Data

Title

Woodblock for replicating Painting Manual by Noted Shanghai Artists (Haishang mingren huagao)

Date

c. 1885

People

-

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Friend of the Fogg Museum in Shanghai, 1931.161.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Woodblock for replicating Painting Manual by Noted Shanghai Artists (Haishang mingren huagao)

Date

c. 1885

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Friend of the Fogg Museum in Shanghai, 1931.161.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Art 93.2
Text 76.1
Drawing 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

art 98.5
old 97.5
retro 96.6
pattern 95.9
antique 95.8
panel 94.4
ancient 94
texture 93.8
design 93.6
no person 93.6
wall 93.5
decoration 92.5
interior design 92.1
desktop 91.2
relief 90.2
illustration 89.9
ornate 88.9
architecture 86.8
carpentry 85.8
vintage 85.1

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

binding 93.5
texture 41
old 36.2
grunge 34.1
vintage 33.9
protective covering 30.4
antique 28.9
binder 27.4
pattern 27.4
covering 25.4
ancient 24.2
art 22.9
paper 22.7
aged 22.6
material 22.4
design 22.2
retro 22.1
canvas 19.9
rough 18.2
textured 17.5
style 17.1
decoration 17
textile 16.1
brown 15.5
backgrounds 15.4
frame 15
fabric 14.7
empty 14.6
wallpaper 14.5
wall 14.5
dirty 14.5
worn 14.3
detail 13.7
cotton 13.7
surface 13.2
book 13
decor 12.4
backdrop 12.4
structure 12.2
close 12
border 11.8
cloth 11.5
parchment 11.5
fashion 11.3
cover 11.1
floral 11.1
denim 11
ornamental 10.4
ornament 10.3
clothing 10
history 9.8
jeans 9.6
color 9.5
blank 9.4
stone 9.4
culture 9.4
carving 9.1
religion 9
pants 8.8
book jacket 8.8
fire screen 8.6
old fashioned 8.6
temple 8.5
grungy 8.5
textures 8.5
document 8.4
decorative 8.4
wood 8.3
traditional 8.3
gold 8.2
garment 8.2
painting 8.1
metal 8
stitch 7.9
jacket 7.8
flower 7.7
obsolete 7.7
age 7.6
weathered 7.6
sheet 7.5
page 7.4
historic 7.3
paint 7.2
lines 7.2
architecture 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Brown 98
Rectangle 83.8
Art 82.7
Wood 80.4
Artifact 78.5
Font 72.8
Relief 71.4
Creative arts 69.5
Pattern 68.2
Carving 65.5
Visual arts 65.1
History 63.1
Paper 62.1
Tree 61.9
Metal 61.3
Illustration 59.4
Stone carving 58.9
Artwork 58.4
Paper product 52.1

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

motif 66.4
old 66.3
text 66
book 65.5
pattern 62.4
art 59.5
drawing 56.9
stone 16.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Rug

Clarifai

Flower
Book

AWS Rekognition

Painting 93.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

streetview architecture 82.8%
interior objects 10.5%
paintings art 4.5%
text visuals 1.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a close up of a door 77.1%
an old suitcase 44.1%
close up of a door 44%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

the carving on the wall.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a vase with flowers and a vase with a vase

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This image shows an old woodblock or printing block carved with intricate designs and text. The main design is a depiction of a flowering branch, possibly inspired by traditional Asian motifs, featuring detailed flowers and leaves. On the top right portion of the block, vertical text is engraved, likely in a calligraphic style, possibly Chinese or another East Asian script. There are seals or stamps visible at the lower left and near the text, characteristic of traditional artistic or cultural authenticity markings. The block has a dark, worn texture, suggesting it has been used or aged over time.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is of a woodblock used for printing, featuring a carved design in relief. The carving depicts a branch with flowers and leaves, likely of an Asian floral motif, possibly cherry blossoms or similar. The floral pattern is carefully detailed, with visible lines indicating petals, leaves, and the structure of the branch. To the right of the floral design, there is a column of vertical text, possibly in a Chinese or Japanese script, adding to the traditional aesthetic. Additionally, there are two carved seals or stamps—one at the bottom left and another near the text—likely signifying the artist or printer's mark. The wood of the block appears dark, with a slightly worn texture, suggesting age or extensive use.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a Chinese or East Asian style painting or engraving on a dark background. It depicts a floral arrangement, with intricate and detailed renderings of flowers and leaves. The flowers seem to be a type of chrysanthemum or similar blooms. The overall composition has a sense of balance and symmetry, with the flowers arranged in a naturalistic manner. The artwork showcases the skilled craftsmanship and artistic expression of the creator, capturing the beauty and elegance of the natural floral motif.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be a traditional East Asian ink stone carving or printing block featuring a delicate floral design. The image shows an engraved branch with what appears to be plum or cherry blossoms. The design is carved in relief on what looks like a dark stone or wooden block. There are also some Chinese or Japanese characters inscribed vertically on the right side of the composition, as well as what appear to be seal marks in the corners. The overall style is characteristic of classical East Asian art, with its emphasis on natural subjects and careful attention to botanical detail. The carved lines are fluid and graceful, capturing the organic beauty of the flowering branch.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black, rectangular object with a raised design on it. The design features a branch of flowers with leaves and stems, accompanied by Chinese characters on the right side.

  • The object is rectangular in shape, with a flat top and bottom.
    • It has a raised design on its surface, which appears to be a branch of flowers with leaves and stems.
    • The design is symmetrical, with the flowers and leaves evenly distributed on both sides of the center.
    • The flowers are depicted in a stylized manner, with curved petals and delicate stems.
    • The leaves are also stylized, with curved edges and pointed tips.
    • The stems are thin and curved, connecting the flowers and leaves to the base of the design.
  • On the right side of the object, there are Chinese characters inscribed in a vertical column.
    • The characters are written in a flowing script, with each character connected to the next.
    • The characters appear to be a combination of logograms and phonetic symbols, which is consistent with the traditional Chinese writing system.
    • The characters are likely a message or title, but their exact meaning is unclear without further context.
  • In the bottom-left corner of the object, there is a small, circular symbol.
    • The symbol is made up of concentric circles, with a central dot surrounded by a ring of smaller dots.
    • The symbol may be a mark or seal, used to authenticate the object or indicate its origin.
    • The symbol is small compared to the rest of the design, but it adds an interesting detail to the overall composition.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate design on a black, rectangular object. The raised flowers and leaves create a sense of depth and texture, while the Chinese characters add an air of mystery and cultural significance. The small symbol in the corner adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white relief sculpture of a flowering plant, possibly a tree, with Chinese calligraphy on the right side. The sculpture is carved into a dark gray material, likely stone or wood, and features a prominent branch with leaves and flowers. The flowers are stylized and appear to be blooming, while the leaves are intricately detailed.

On the right side of the sculpture, there is a vertical column of Chinese calligraphy that adds an element of cultural significance to the piece. The calligraphy is written in a traditional style and may represent a poem or message related to the flowering plant.

In the bottom-left corner of the sculpture, there is a small square symbol that resembles a seal or stamp. This symbol may indicate the artist's signature or a mark of authenticity.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate relief sculpture that showcases the artist's skill and attention to detail. The combination of the flowering plant and Chinese calligraphy creates a unique and culturally significant piece of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a wooden block print, possibly a cover or part of a book, featuring intricate floral designs and Chinese characters. The design is carved into the wooden block and appears to be in a dark, aged color, suggesting it is an antique. The floral motif includes several blossoms and leaves, with the flowers having a detailed, almost lifelike appearance. The leaves are also finely detailed, with veins and textures that add to the realism of the design. On the right side of the image, there are vertical Chinese characters, which could be a title, author's name, or other text related to the content of the book. The background of the block is uniformly dark, providing a stark contrast to the detailed floral design. The overall aesthetic suggests a traditional, possibly classical, style of printing.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a brown wooden block with a carving of a flower plant on it. The carving has a few leaves and flowers, and it is carved in a way that it looks like a real flower plant. The carving is done on the left side of the block, and the right side of the block has some Chinese text written on it. The block is probably old and has some scratches on it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

The image is a close-up of a dark, possibly black or very dark brown, square or rectangular block. The block is carved with what appears to be a traditional Chinese-style design.

The design primarily features a flowering branch with several flowers and leaves intricately carved into the surface. The carving creates a raised relief effect, making the floral design stand out against the darker background of the block.

On the right side of the block, there is a column of what appears to be Chinese calligraphy or characters. These characters are also carved into the block. At the bottom left corner, there is a square seal with more intricate symbols, likely a signature or mark of the artist. Another similar seal is visible on the right side near the calligraphy.

The texture of the block suggests that it may be made of wood, stone, or a similar material suitable for carving. The overall aesthetic indicates that it might be a woodblock printing plate or a piece of decorative art in a traditional East Asian style.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a dark, rectangular piece of what appears to be carved stone or a similar material. It features a detailed relief carving of a floral arrangement.

  • Subject: The main subject is a flowering branch with several large, stylized blossoms and leaves. The flowers have prominent petals and are likely representing a type of camellia or similar bloom.
  • Style: The carving is done in a refined style, suggesting a traditional or historical artistic approach. The lines are clean and well-defined, indicating precision in the carving.
  • Text: Along the right side of the rectangular surface, there is vertical inscription in an East Asian script (likely Chinese or Japanese). There are also two square seals, one at the bottom left and another near the text on the right.
  • Texture: The surface has a somewhat rough, aged appearance. The carving has depth, creating shadows that enhance the detail of the floral design.
  • Overall Impression: The image evokes a sense of history, artistry, and cultural heritage. It may be a piece of traditional art like a woodblock print, a decorative element, or a fragment of a larger work.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a carved wooden block used for printing, featuring an intricate design of a flowering branch. The carving appears to be detailed and precise, showcasing the delicate petals and leaves of the flowers. The branch extends diagonally across the block, with flowers blooming at various points.

In addition to the floral design, there are Chinese characters carved into the block, likely indicating the title or some descriptive text related to the image. There are also two small square seals or stamps, one near the bottom left and the other near the top right of the design, which may represent the artist's signature or a mark of authenticity.

The overall craftsmanship suggests that this block was used for traditional woodblock printing, a technique commonly used in East Asian art for creating multiple copies of an image.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image depicts a stone engraving of a floral design. The design is intricate, featuring a branch with leaves and multiple flowers in full bloom. The engraving is monochromatic, using a single dark grey tone against a lighter background, which gives it a classical and traditional appearance. On the right side of the engraving, there are some characters etched in a vertical orientation, which appear to be in a script that resembles Chinese or Japanese writing. The bottom left corner features a smaller, square stamp or seal, which is a common element in traditional Asian art to indicate the artist's or the owner's name or the work's origin. The overall style suggests that this is a piece of traditional Chinese or Japanese art, possibly from the Edo or Meiji period.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image depicts an engraved artwork, likely on a printing block or similar material, with a floral design. The central focus is a branch with various flowers and leaves. The flowers appear to be hibiscus, characterized by their large, open petals and prominent stamens. The leaves are detailed with visible veins, adding to the realism of the design.

On the right side of the image, there is a vertical column of text written in what appears to be Chinese characters. This text is likely a poem, a description, or a title related to the floral theme. At the bottom right corner, there is a small square seal or stamp, which is also likely to be in Chinese characters and could be the artist's signature or a mark of authenticity.

The overall style and technique suggest that this is a traditional East Asian print, possibly used for creating woodblock prints or similar types of art. The dark, monochromatic color scheme and the detailed, precise lines are characteristic of this artistic tradition.

Text analysis

Amazon

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