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, 1931.161.10

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, 1931.161.10

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Painting 96.7
Art 96.7
Slate 85.8
Text 69.7
Wood 60.7
Rug 60.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

art 99
architecture 96.3
wall 95.9
no person 95.5
old 93.9
people 93.9
ancient 92.4
relief 91.5
retro 91.3
pattern 91.1
stone 88.2
texture 87.9
desktop 87.1
panel 86.9
sculpture 86.4
painting 86.3
print 85.4
paper 84.2
illustration 83.9
abstract 83.6

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

texture 49.4
old 43.9
vintage 38.9
material 37.6
grunge 37.5
antique 37.3
retro 36.9
pattern 35.6
paper 33.8
aged 33.5
burlap 33.2
rough 32.8
dirty 32.6
wallpaper 32.2
ancient 29.4
textured 29
canvas 27.5
brown 26.5
blank 25.8
stucco 25.8
parchment 25
design 24.8
backdrop 24.8
weathered 24.7
empty 23.2
surface 21.2
stained 21.2
backgrounds 21.1
grungy 20.9
art 20.3
aging 20.2
wall 19.8
structure 19.7
stain 18.3
obsolete 18.2
text 17.5
fabric 17.4
sheet 16.9
detail 16.9
cardboard 16.3
worn 16.2
damaged 16.2
history 16.1
color 15.6
decay 15.4
document 14.9
close 14.9
torn 14.5
book 14.3
age 14.3
textile 14.3
frame 14.2
letter 13.8
space 13.2
border 12.7
burnt 12.6
yellow 12.6
cloth 12.5
closeup 12.1
cotton 11.8
pages 11.7
poster 11.3
tile 11.3
stone 11.2
note 11
paint 10.9
map 10.8
binding 10.8
decoration 10.7
messy 10.6
layers 10.6
beige 10.6
relief 10.5
drawing 10.4
sketch 10.3
effect 10
fiber 9.6
rustic 9.6
rusty 9.5
natural 9.4
page 9.3
grain 9.2
decorative 9.2
linen 9
brittle 8.9
scrolls 8.9
letterhead 8.9
decor 8.8
correspondence 8.8
stains 8.8
cracked 8.8
burning 8.7
spotted 8.7
spot 8.6
ornament 8.6
dirt 8.6
nobody 8.6
textures 8.5
cover 8.3
representation 8.1
curtain 8
graphic 8
cement 8
panel 7.9
artistic 7.8
faded 7.8
crack 7.8
concrete 7.7
shower curtain 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
dark 7.5
light 7.4
leather 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Brown 98
Rectangle 88.2
Wood 84.5
Art 79.8
Font 77.3
Artifact 72.1
Pattern 68.2
Relief 65.9
History 63.5
Carving 61.2
Event 61.2
Paper 60.3
Drawing 55.1
Visual arts 53.3
Painting 53
Stele 52.9
Antique 52.3
Commemorative plaque 50.8
Stone carving 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

drawing 97.5
sketch 75.9
text 60.3
handwriting 56.5
plaque 47.4
building material 27.8
stone 17

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Rug
Painting 96.7%
Rug 60.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

graffiti on a wall 48.3%
graffiti on the side of a building 30.4%
a graffiti covered wall 30.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a wooden paneled door with a mountain view -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a carved woodblock used for printing. The design shows an intricate landscape scene featuring mountains, trees, and possibly a village or a structure near a river. The carving is detailed, with fine lines emphasizing the contours of the mountains and foliage. At the top of the block, there is an engraved section of Chinese characters, forming text that appears to be a poetic or written description related to the scene, along with a seal or emblem. The overall tone of the block is dark, indicating its material—likely wood—and its aged appearance.

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

The image depicts a traditional woodblock printing block, characterized by a carved landscape scene. The design includes mountains with a series of gentle curves and slopes. In the mid-ground, there are trees depicted with vertical lines indicating foliage, along with a few structures that resemble traditional buildings, intricately detailed to align with the landscape. A river or stream flows across the bottom of the image, adding dimensionality and flow to the scene. At the top right corner, there is a vertical column of carved Chinese characters, which likely contain a poem, title, or description relevant to the image. The overall color of the block is a natural dark wood tone, typical of an aged and possibly ink-stained woodblock.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a dark, monochromatic landscape drawing or etching. It depicts a mountainous, rugged terrain with jagged peaks and deep valleys. The scene has a moody, atmospheric quality, with a sense of depth and perspective created through the use of shading and textures. The overall impression is one of a dramatic, almost foreboding natural environment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

This image appears to be an old Chinese ink painting or drawing depicting a mountainous landscape scene. The artwork has a monochromatic, grayscale appearance, likely created using ink wash techniques on paper or silk.

The composition shows rounded, layered mountains or hills rendered with textural brushstrokes to convey a sense of rugged terrain covered in vegetation. In the upper right, some vertical lines and rectangular shapes suggest simple dwellings or structures nestled in the mountains.

The overall style reflects traditional Chinese landscape painting aesthetics, with an emphasis on capturing the essence and atmosphere of the natural scene through expressive, calligraphic brushwork rather than strict realism. The aged, weathered look of the paper or silk support contributes to the antique feeling of this artwork.

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

This appears to be a traditional Chinese woodblock or stone carving showing a landscape scene. The image is predominantly dark or monochromatic, with carved relief details depicting mountains, what seems to be a village or settlement at the base of the mountains, and some text characters in the upper right corner. The style is characteristic of classical Chinese landscape art, with layered mountains showing texture and depth through carved lines and patterns. The composition flows from high mountains in the background down to what appears to be inhabited areas with structures in the lower portion. The overall piece has a weathered, aged appearance, suggesting it may be a historical artifact.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a serene landscape scene, likely from an ancient Chinese scroll or painting. The artwork features a tranquil setting with mountains, trees, and a body of water in the foreground. The dominant color scheme is dark brown or black, with subtle hints of lighter shades that add depth to the composition.

In the top center of the image, a series of Chinese characters are inscribed in a rectangular box, which may represent the title or a poetic quote related to the scene. The characters are written in a traditional calligraphic style, adding an air of elegance and sophistication to the overall piece.

The mountains in the background are depicted with gentle slopes and rounded peaks, creating a sense of softness and serenity. The trees, scattered throughout the landscape, are rendered in varying sizes and shapes, adding texture and visual interest to the scene. The body of water in the foreground appears calm and peaceful, reflecting the beauty of the surrounding environment.

The overall effect of the image is one of harmony and balance, evoking a sense of connection to nature and the natural world. The use of muted colors and gentle lines creates a soothing atmosphere, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted within the artwork.

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

The image depicts a carved wooden block, likely used for printing. The block features a landscape with mountains and trees, as well as some Chinese characters at the top. The block is rectangular in shape and has a dark brown color. It appears to be made of wood, possibly cherry or walnut, and has a smooth surface. The carving on the block is intricate and detailed, with fine lines and textures that suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the block was used to create high-quality prints for artistic or decorative purposes.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a rectangular, dark-colored stone tablet with Chinese characters carved into it. The tablet appears to be made of stone, and the carving is intricate and detailed. The characters are carved in a bold, angular style, and the tablet has a slightly worn appearance, suggesting that it is an antique. The image is a close-up view of the tablet, and the focus is on the carved characters and the surrounding landscape.

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a piece of art that appears to be a woodblock print. The print depicts a landscape scene, with a mountain and trees in the foreground and a river in the middle. The background features a mountain range, and the sky is clear. There is a piece of text on the upper right side of the image, which seems to be written in Chinese. The print has a textured, grainy appearance, typical of woodblock prints.

Google Gemini

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

The image appears to be a dark, textured relief print or carving, possibly made from wood or stone. It's framed by a simple dark border.

The central subject is a landscape featuring:

  • Mountains: Dominating the upper part of the image, these are depicted with a strong sense of depth and texture.

  • Trees/Forest: In the lower part of the image, a densely wooded area or forest is visible, rendered with vertical lines suggesting tree trunks.

  • Water: A small body of water seems to be present at the foot of the wooded area, potentially a river or lake.

  • Buildings: In the lower left of the image, there is a structure or group of buildings, possibly a small village or settlement. They appear to be on the edge of the water.

  • Inscription/Text: In the upper right corner, there is a section with carved or printed text, likely in an East Asian script (perhaps Chinese or Japanese).

The overall style suggests a traditional East Asian landscape art, emphasizing nature and serenity. The monochrome color scheme and the texture of the print give it an antique or historical feel.

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

The image shows a carved wooden block, likely used for printing. The surface is a dark, likely stained or oiled, color. The design is of a landscape. The composition features mountains in the background, a body of water or shoreline in the middle ground, and a grove of trees in the foreground. There's a building or a series of structures near the water, probably a village or temple. Calligraphy with Chinese characters is located above the landscape, in the top center. The carving style gives a sense of depth and texture. The frame suggests this piece may be a historical relic.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a dark, intricately carved wooden panel featuring a detailed landscape scene. The carving portrays a mountainous terrain with several peaks and valleys, creating a sense of depth and dimension. In the foreground, there are structures that resemble traditional buildings, possibly temples or houses, nestled among the mountains. The background includes more mountains, extending into the distance.

Above the mountain scene, there is a rectangular inset containing Chinese characters, likely a poem or an inscription, adding a cultural and artistic element to the piece. The overall tone of the carving is monochromatic, with the dark wood providing a rich, textured appearance. The craftsmanship suggests a high level of skill and attention to detail, typical of traditional East Asian art.

Text analysis

Amazon

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