Human Generated Data

Title

THIRTY-SIX VIEWS OF YEDO, "SANOGONGEN SETCHU"

Date

Late Edo period, 1862

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige II, Japanese 1826 - 1869

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.49

Human Generated Data

Title

THIRTY-SIX VIEWS OF YEDO, "SANOGONGEN SETCHU"

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige II, Japanese 1826 - 1869

Date

Late Edo period, 1862

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.49

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Building 83.8
Architecture 81
Art 76.9
Drawing 76.9
Plot 75.7
Bird 67.3
Animal 67.3
Soil 64.2
Diagram 63.8
Poster 63.6
Advertisement 63.6
Text 62.5
Bird 62.4
Temple 59.2
Map 58.7
Shrine 57
Worship 57
Book 56

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

map 98.6
illustration 98.2
cartography 96.7
travel 95.4
geography 92.8
graph 91.8
paper 91.1
flag 90.2
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old 89.9
country 88
tourism 87.8
symbol 86.5
city 85.9
atlas 85.7
vector 85.4
vintage 84.8
ball-shaped 84.5
desktop 82.3
art 82.2

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

map 100
representation 100
geography 44.4
world 38.2
travel 33.2
atlas 30.8
globe 30.7
continent 29.2
country 29.1
city 24.2
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earth 22
global 21.9
capital 20.9
old 20.3
navigation 19.3
antique 19.1
vintage 19.1
state 18.2
plan 18
paper 17.3
route 16.7
states 16.5
road 16.3
north 16.3
direction 15.3
design 15.2
east 15
tourism 14.9
cartography 14.8
location 14.7
graphic 14.6
tour 14.5
symbol 14.2
wallpaper 13.8
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grunge 13.7
drawing 13.4
sea 13.3
south 13.2
art 13
geographic 12.9
boundary 12.8
navigate 12.8
journey 12.3
land 12.1
topography 11.8
discovery 11.7
countries 11.7
ocean 11.6
business 11.6
retro 11.5
national 10.9
border 10.9
expedition 10.9
explore 10.8
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position 10.8
gold 10.7
sepia 10.7
color 10.6
china 10.4
dutch 9.8
texture 9.7
west 9.7
outline 9.5
town 9.3
flag 9.2
frame 9.2
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territory 8.9
decorative 8.4
sign 8.3
holiday 7.9
scrapbook 7.8
england 7.6
communication 7.6
transport 7.3
history 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Map 94.4
Tree 68.7
Atlas 66.3
World 57.5
Parallel 52.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

text 99.9
drawing 96.9
illustration 93.5
map 86.7
child art 86.6
sketch 77.7
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Poster
Bird 67.3%
Bird 62.4%
Poster 63.6%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a close up of a map 80.4%
close up of a map 76.5%
a map with text 67.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a painting of a building with a staircase leading up to a building -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-09

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print, showcasing a peaceful and colorful scene. A series of Asian-style buildings with red walls and multi-tiered, curving roofs are distributed across the middle of the print. In front of the buildings, there is a set of stairs leading up to them, lined with green trees on both sides.

The trees and the styles of the buildings suggest that this scene may be set in a temple or shrine complex. The background is dominated by hues of yellow and purple, which may represent a sky at either dawn or dusk. There are a few figures in the scene, wearing traditional Japanese attire and carrying parasols, indicating activity within the area. They are depicted with minimal detail, which is common in prints of this style.

The artwork is marked with Japanese text, likely indicating the title of the print, the series it belongs to, the artist's signature, or other relevant information.

The distinct style and elements of the image suggest it is a ukiyo-e print, a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries, which often depicted famous theatre actors, beautiful courtesans, city life, travel in romantic landscapes, and tales from history and folklore.

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

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print. It depicts a scenic view of a temple or shrine complex during winter. The primary structure is a large, multi-tiered building with a red wooden framework and green details which is characteristic of Japanese architecture. The setting includes:

  1. A long staircase leading up to the main building.
  2. A few visitors can be seen walking along the pathways, holding umbrellas, possibly to protect themselves from snow or rain.
  3. Trees covered in snow, scattered throughout the image, add to the serene and peaceful atmosphere.
  4. The sky has a gradient from purple at the top transitioning to yellow clouds.
  5. Two vertical text blocks with Japanese calligraphy are present; one is positioned at the top-right corner, and the other in the bottom-right corner, which may denote the location or name of the scene.

The overall scene provides a tranquil representation of traditional Japanese culture and architecture, embodying a wintery, peaceful landscape.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese landscape scene. It shows a mountainous area with a large temple complex situated on the slopes. The temple buildings have distinct red roofs and are surrounded by lush greenery, including trees with bare branches. In the foreground, there are people walking along winding paths. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds and the sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the entire scene. The overall impression is one of tranquility and natural beauty.

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

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a winter scene at what appears to be a temple or shrine complex. The architecture features distinctive red and green buildings with characteristic upturned roofs in the traditional Japanese style. A series of stone steps leads up through the composition, with small figures ascending the stairs.

The landscape is covered in snow, and there are both snow-covered cherry trees (appearing as white branches) and evergreen pine trees scattered throughout the scene. The sky has a distinctive yellow glow, creating a striking contrast with the snow and architecture. Small figures with umbrellas can be seen walking along the paths and stairs, giving scale to the grand architecture.

The image includes Japanese text in the upper right corner and appears to be part of a series called "Tokyo Thirty-six Views" (as indicated by the text). The artistic style is characteristic of the Edo period, with its bold colors, strong lines, and atmospheric perspective. The overall composition creates a serene winter atmosphere while showcasing the magnificent temple architecture and natural beauty of the scene.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 19th century, depicting a serene winter scene. The composition features a large, red building with a white roof and green accents, situated in the center of the image. The building is surrounded by trees, some of which are bare and others that are covered in snow.

In the foreground, there are several figures dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, walking along a path or standing near the building. Some of these figures are carrying umbrellas, suggesting that it may be raining or snowing. The background of the image is a soft, muted color, with subtle hints of pink and purple.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and peacefulness, evoking a sense of stillness and quiet contemplation. The use of muted colors and the serene landscape contribute to this feeling, creating a sense of calm and relaxation.

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

The image depicts a Japanese-style illustration of a snowy scene, featuring a large red building with green accents and a white roof. The building is surrounded by trees, some of which are bare while others have green leaves. In the foreground, there are several people walking around, some carrying umbrellas or parasols.

The sky above is yellowish-white, with a few clouds scattered throughout. In the top-right corner, there is a red banner with Japanese characters written on it. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the snow-covered landscape and peaceful surroundings creating a sense of calmness.

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print, possibly from the Edo period (1603-1868). The use of bold colors and simple shapes gives the image a stylized look, characteristic of this art form. The attention to detail in the illustration, such as the intricate designs on the building and the texture of the snow, suggests that the artist was skilled in their craft.

Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of a winter scene in Japan, capturing the essence of the country's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image is an artwork depicting a traditional Japanese scene. It features a large, ornate building with red and green accents, possibly a temple or a shrine, set against a backdrop of snow-covered trees and a cloudy sky. The building has a distinctive pagoda-like structure with multiple levels and intricate details. Several people are walking on the path leading to the building, some carrying umbrellas. The scene is bathed in a soft, diffused light, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The artwork has a traditional Japanese style, with vibrant colors and a focus on natural elements.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork with a red border and a red background. It is a woodblock print that features a temple with a red roof and green accents. The temple is surrounded by trees and has a staircase leading up to it. There are people walking around the temple, and some are carrying umbrellas. In the distance, there is a mountain range. The artwork has a red border with Japanese text on it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

This is a Japanese woodblock print depicting a snow-covered landscape. The scene is dominated by a temple complex featuring red and green buildings with snow-covered roofs. A long flight of stairs leads upwards from the center, with people ascending. Pine trees and other bare winter trees dot the landscape, some branches touched with snow. The sky is filled with clouds and atmospheric effects, and the whole scene is framed in a purple band at the top. The print has text and calligraphy written in Japanese, and it is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese art.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

This is a woodblock print depicting a snowy landscape with a Japanese temple complex. The overall tone is serene and peaceful, despite the starkness of winter.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • Composition: The print is a vertical rectangular format. The temple complex is a prominent feature, with a long red building, a tall gate at the center, and a series of steps leading down. The foreground is filled with snow-covered trees.

  • Temple Complex: The temple buildings are red with white roofs, suggesting a heavy snowfall. The long building has green details along its sides. There is a tall gate or tower with multiple tiers.

  • Steps: A long staircase descends the hill, flanked by pine trees and smaller snowy trees. Three people are walking up the stairs.

  • Trees: There are multiple varieties of trees. The pine trees have dark green needles, while other trees have bare branches covered in snow. The trees are scattered throughout the scene, adding depth and texture.

  • Weather: The scene is dominated by snow. The buildings, trees, and ground are all covered in a thick layer of snow.

  • People: There are two people are walking on a path. The first person is wearing blue and carrying a parasol, and the second is walking without one.

  • Color Palette: The print has a limited color palette, consisting mainly of red, green, white, and shades of brown. Yellow and purple clouds border the scene. The red of the buildings and the green of the pine trees create a striking contrast against the white snow.

  • Style: The print is in the traditional Japanese woodblock style, characterized by flat planes of color, strong outlines, and a sense of depth.

  • Text: Japanese text is visible in the upper right and lower right corner of the image. A circular fan shape is included in the upper right corner of the image, and also includes writing.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, commonly known as Ukiyo-e. It depicts a serene winter scene with snow covering the ground and trees. The architecture in the print appears to be a temple or shrine complex, characterized by traditional Japanese design elements such as red gates (torii) and buildings with curved roofs.

Key elements of the image include:

  1. Architecture: The buildings have red and green accents, typical of traditional Japanese temples or shrines. The structures are multi-tiered and have sloping roofs, which are common features in Japanese religious architecture.

  2. Nature: Snow-covered trees and shrubs are prominent, indicating a winter setting. The trees are bare, with snow clinging to their branches, creating a tranquil and picturesque scene.

  3. Human Figures: There are a few small figures of people scattered throughout the scene. They are dressed in traditional clothing and some are holding umbrellas, suggesting they are visitors or worshippers at the temple.

  4. Pathways: Stone steps and pathways lead up to the temple buildings, winding through the snowy landscape. These paths are lined with trees and shrubs, adding to the scenic beauty.

  5. Sky and Lighting: The sky is a soft yellow, indicating either dawn or dusk. The lighting casts a gentle glow over the scene, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere.

  6. Text and Seal: There is Japanese text in the upper right corner, likely indicating the title or location depicted in the print. There is also a red seal with Japanese characters, which is typically the artist's signature or mark.

Overall, the image captures the quiet beauty of a winter day at a traditional Japanese temple, with a focus on the harmony between nature and architecture.

Text analysis

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