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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, 1931.161.48

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, 1931.161.48

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Collage 99.6
Poster 99.6
Advertisement 99.6
Art 99
Interior Design 72.3
Indoors 72.3
Furniture 70.7
Tabletop 58.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

art 98.9
desktop 96.5
texture 96.4
old 96.2
vintage 94.2
panel 93.9
wall 93.3
retro 92.7
surface 92.3
dark 88.6
metallic 86
dirty 85.4
abstract 85.2
people 84.9
picture frame 82.1
iron 82
pattern 81.9
illustration 79.9
urban 79.4
rust 77.5

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

old 53
texture 52.8
grunge 48.5
antique 42.6
screen 41.8
vintage 41.4
aged 40.7
fire screen 38.8
protective covering 37.9
material 36.7
retro 36.1
pattern 34.9
wall 34.7
rough 34.6
ancient 33.7
dirty 32.5
paper 30.7
textured 30.7
covering 27.8
damaged 27.7
wallpaper 27.6
backgrounds 26.8
frame 26.6
empty 25.8
design 25.3
surface 24.7
sheet 24.4
border 23.5
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decay 22.2
brown 22.1
parchment 22.1
grungy 21.8
structure 20.7
blank 20.6
grain 20.3
spot 19.2
aging 19.2
canvas 19
art 18.5
stains 17.5
crack 17.4
mottled 16.6
faded 16.5
crumpled 16.5
fracture 15.6
stained 15.4
tile 15.4
grime 14.7
ragged 14.6
metal 14.5
backdrop 14
floor 14
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historic 13.8
old fashioned 13.3
weathered 13.3
iron 13.1
detail 12.9
color 12.8
broad 12.8
window screen 12.7
tracery 12.7
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stain 12.5
cardboard 12.5
dirt 12.4
steel 12.4
text 12.2
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gray 11.7
space 11.6
page 11.1
document 11.1
book 11
industrial 10.9
close 10.8
binding 10.8
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worn 10.5
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textures 10.4
fastener 10.3
cover 10.2
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wood 10
paint 10
element 9.9
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pages 9.8
rust 9.6
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blackboard 9.2
style 8.9
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industry 8.5
plate 8.5
catch 8.4
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device 8.1
panel 8.1
warehouse 8
building 7.9
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age 7.6
hard 7.6
chrome 7.5
decoration 7.2
history 7.2

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Brown 98
Rectangle 89.8
Wood 86.5
Grey 84.4
Artifact 78.3
Art 74.7
Tints and shades 72.1
Pattern 71.4
Metal 66.1
Relief 62.4
History 62.3
Visual arts 61.2
Font 61.1
Paper 55.9
Painting 55.4
Antique 53.3
Natural material 52.9
Concrete 51.7
Wood stain 50.8

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

building 99.7
abstract 90.1
handwriting 74.7
texture 71
old 57.5
stone 5.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Picture frame
Human face
Person

AWS Rekognition

Painting 99%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

streetview architecture 75.9%
interior objects 19%
paintings art 3.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

graffiti on a wall 57.6%
a graffiti covered wall 57.5%
a close up of a brick wall 57.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a detail of the wall.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a black and white photo of a black and white picture

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is of a carved woodblock, possibly used for printing artwork or text. The block exhibits intricate carvings depicting a scene with multiple figures in a natural setting. Trees, foliage, and a structure resembling a village or house are visible in the background. The figures appear engaged in various activities, with one holding a tool or stick and others bending or standing. The carving style is somewhat minimalist but detailed enough to convey depth and texture. The woodblock has a dark, polished appearance, characteristic of its intended use in printing.

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

The image shows a carved woodblock used for printing, featuring an intricate and detailed scene. The carving depicts a landscape that includes several people dressed in traditional Chinese attire. They appear to be engaged in various activities in a setting surrounded by trees and buildings. The composition includes natural elements like trees and a river or path winding through the scenery. Additionally, there are architectural details such as buildings or structures that suggest a village or settlement. The carving is quite detailed, with delicate lines suggesting foliage and textures. Along the right side of the woodblock, there are vertical columns of carved Chinese characters, likely serving as a title or description of the scene depicted. The woodblock as a whole is rectangular in shape and is divided into two main panels, with a visible horizontal line dividing the top and bottom sections.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a relief sculpture or engraving depicting a scene with multiple figures. The upper portion shows a landscape with buildings and structures, while the lower portion depicts a group of people gathered together, possibly in some kind of religious or ceremonial context. The overall style is dark and moody, with a sense of depth and movement conveyed through the intricate carving or engraving.

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

This appears to be a historical printing plate or engraving block, likely made of metal, showing a detailed scene carved in negative relief. The image is split into two parts horizontally. The overall tone is dark gray or blackish, and the scene appears to depict a landscape with figures and buildings. The carving style suggests it might be from an Asian, possibly Japanese, printing tradition. There are what appear to be characters or text marks visible on the right side of the image. The engraving shows figures in robes or traditional dress gathered in a scene, with trees and architectural elements in the background. The craftsmanship is quite detailed, with fine lines carved into the metal surface to create the complete composition.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a detailed, black-and-white carving of a scene depicting people in traditional attire, likely from an ancient culture. The carving is divided into two sections by a horizontal line.

Upper Section:
In the upper section, a diagonal line runs from the top right to the bottom left, with a small house situated at its end. The background of this section appears to be a landscape with trees and hills, although the details are not clearly defined.

Lower Section:
The lower section showcases a group of people in traditional clothing, engaged in various activities. Some individuals are standing, while others are seated or kneeling. The scene seems to be set in a village or town, with buildings and trees visible in the background. The people are dressed in long robes and head coverings, suggesting a cultural or religious significance to their attire.

Overall Impression:
The carving exudes a sense of history and cultural richness, inviting the viewer to explore the story and context behind the scene. The intricate details and the use of traditional clothing suggest that this carving may be from an ancient civilization, possibly from Asia or Europe. The overall atmosphere of the carving is one of serenity and contemplation, evoking a sense of connection to the past.

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

This image presents a detailed, black-and-white relief sculpture of a scene featuring people and animals. The sculpture is divided into two sections by a horizontal line, with the top section depicting a landscape and the bottom section showing a group of people and animals.

The top section features a winding road or path that leads to a building in the distance. The bottom section is more densely populated, with several people standing together, some of whom are holding objects. There are also several animals present, including what appears to be a horse and a dog. The overall atmosphere of the sculpture suggests a sense of community and activity, with the people and animals interacting with each other in a lively and dynamic way.

The level of detail in the sculpture is impressive, with intricate textures and patterns visible on the clothing and fur of the figures. The use of shading and shadow adds depth and dimensionality to the scene, creating a sense of volume and space. Overall, this sculpture is a remarkable example of artistic skill and craftsmanship, capturing a moment in time with great precision and beauty.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features two wooden printing blocks, each showcasing intricate carvings. The upper block has a landscape design with a mountain and a small house, possibly a cottage, nestled within the scenery. The lower block depicts a scene with a horse and rider, along with several figures in the background. Both blocks have a worn appearance, suggesting they are aged and have been used extensively. The carvings are detailed, with fine lines and shading that highlight the depth and texture of the scenes.

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

The image shows two black stone slabs with intricate carvings. The carvings depict a scene with trees, a river, and a house. The carvings are detailed and show a lot of effort and skill. The slabs are placed side by side, and the carvings are visible on both sides. The carvings are in black, and the slabs are also black, creating a monochromatic effect.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a dark, rectangular object, likely a woodblock print. It is divided into two horizontal sections, with a visible seam running across the middle. The surface of the block is covered with an intricate, carved design depicting a landscape scene.

The upper section of the block showcases a mountainous landscape with trees, a winding path, and what appears to be a small building, possibly a house or temple, nestled among the terrain. A vertical column of Chinese characters is visible to the right of the mountain.

The lower section presents a gathering of people under the shade of trees. There are figures in long robes or garments, along with details suggesting other objects, possibly animals or architectural elements. The overall composition has a sense of depth and suggests a narrative or historical scene.

The woodblock appears to be old, with a weathered surface that reflects the texture and possible signs of age. The precise details of the carved artwork and the specific setting imply a cultural and artistic heritage, possibly of East Asian origin.

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

The image shows a dark, rectangular object that appears to be a woodblock or printing block. It is divided into two horizontal sections.

The top section depicts a landscape scene with mountains, trees, and a structure that looks like a house or temple. A path or road winds its way up the mountainside. There also appears to be some form of writing or calligraphy along the right edge.

The bottom section portrays a group of people engaged in various activities. Some figures appear to be walking, while others might be interacting with each other. There are also trees and other foliage in this part of the scene.

The overall impression is that the object is a tool for creating prints with a traditional, possibly East Asian, style. The detailed carving would allow for the replication of these scenes on paper or other materials.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two rectangular, dark-colored wooden blocks placed one above the other. These blocks appear to be printing plates used for woodblock printing, a traditional technique for printing text, images, or patterns.

  1. Top Block:

    • The top block features a landscape scene with a long, winding branch extending diagonally across the block from the lower left to the upper right.
    • There is a structure, possibly a building or a pavilion, partially obscured by the branch.
    • The scene includes trees and foliage, giving it a natural and serene ambiance.
    • There are some inscriptions or characters on the right side of the block, which might be part of the artwork or possibly the signature or mark of the artist or printer.
  2. Bottom Block:

    • The bottom block depicts a more detailed and intricate scene.
    • It shows several figures, likely people, engaged in various activities. One figure appears to be standing and leaning against a tree, while others seem to be involved in different tasks or interactions.
    • The setting is outdoors, with trees, plants, and possibly a small structure or shelter in the background.
    • The scene is rich in detail, with various elements like rocks, foliage, and possibly a body of water, contributing to a lively and dynamic composition.
    • There is also an inscription or character on the right side of this block, similar to the top block.

Overall, these blocks are finely carved and depict detailed scenes, typical of traditional woodblock prints, which are used to transfer the carved images onto paper or fabric.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image you've provided appears to be a black and white photograph of two textured panels or carvings. The top panel shows a landscape scene with a stylized representation of a river or stream flowing from the right towards the left, with a small island or landmass in the middle. There are minimal details, suggesting a naturalistic scene with a focus on the flow of water and the outline of land.

The bottom panel features a more intricate scene with multiple figures and a complex arrangement of elements. It appears to depict a group of people gathered in what could be a market or festival setting. There are stalls or structures with goods displayed, and the figures are engaged in various activities, possibly trade or social interaction. The scene is rich in detail, with a variety of clothing and objects, suggesting a historical or cultural context. The figures are depicted in a manner that emphasizes their poses and interactions, with some standing and others seated. The overall style of the carving is detailed and suggests a narrative or documentary representation of a particular event or lifestyle.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image appears to be a two-part woodblock print or engraving with a classical East Asian style. Here's a detailed description of each part:

Top Panel:

  • Scene: The upper part depicts a landscape with a river flowing through it. The river curves gently from the left side of the image and extends towards the right, disappearing into the distance.
  • Elements: There are a few trees and possibly some buildings or structures along the riverbank. The trees are sparse, and the buildings are small and distant.
  • Overall Atmosphere: The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, with an emphasis on the natural elements and the flow of the river.

Bottom Panel:

  • Scene: The lower part shows a more populated scene with several people and structures. There are multiple figures, including what appears to be a group of people interacting or conversing.
  • Elements: There are trees with detailed leaves, and the structures are more prominent compared to the top panel. The people are dressed in traditional attire, suggesting a historical or cultural context.
  • Overall Atmosphere: This part of the image is more dynamic and human-centric, focusing on social interaction and the built environment.

General Characteristics:

  • Style: The artwork has a monochromatic color scheme, likely using a dark ink on a lighter background, typical of traditional East Asian woodblock prints.
  • Details: The engraving is detailed, with fine lines and shading that create depth and texture.
  • Cultural Context: The style and elements suggest that this could be a depiction of a scene from a classic Chinese or Japanese literary work, such as a scene from a famous novel or a historical event.

The overall composition combines natural and human elements, creating a harmonious and balanced scene typical of classical East Asian art.