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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, 1931.161.32

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, 1931.161.32

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Wood 95.7
Art 83.8
Furniture 77.5
Texture 63.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

carpentry 98.6
old 97.7
panel 97.6
retro 97
wall 96.4
wood 95.8
log 94.5
interior design 94.2
antique 94.1
desktop 94
texture 93.7
dark 93.2
pattern 92.9
dirty 92.9
art 92.8
board 92.5
rough 91.2
no person 89.5
surface 89.1
fabric 88.6

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

binding 64.3
texture 52.2
material 45
protective covering 42.2
grunge 40.9
old 37.7
pattern 37.7
textured 34.2
vintage 33.1
covering 32.6
binder 32.5
dirty 30.8
paper 29.9
wallpaper 29.9
antique 29.6
retro 28.7
canvas 28.5
surface 28.3
rough 27.4
design 27
aged 26.3
fabric 25.7
ancient 24.2
backdrop 23.9
textile 23.8
wall 21.5
detail 20.1
cotton 20
brown 19.9
backgrounds 19.5
cloth 19.2
damaged 19.1
art 17.6
rusty 17.2
blank 17.2
grungy 17.1
empty 16.3
parchment 16.3
worn 16.2
screen 15.3
fire screen 15
color 15
frame 15
clothing 14.6
panel 14.4
fashion 14.3
sheet 14.1
structure 14.1
denim 14.1
grain 13.9
close 13.7
closeup 13.5
aging 13.4
style 13.4
border 12.7
fiber 12.5
weathered 12.4
faded 11.7
shower curtain 11.5
curtain 11.3
stitch 11.2
graphic 11
space 10.9
pants 10.7
mottled 10.7
crack 10.7
torn 10.7
decay 10.6
textures 10.4
decoration 10.3
garment 10.3
page 10.2
effect 10
dark 10
decorative 10
gray 9.9
crumpled 9.7
stucco 9.7
stained 9.6
cardboard 9.6
spot 9.6
jeans 9.6
artistic 9.6
clothes 9.4
linen 9.3
wood 9.2
lines 9
metal 8.9
decor 8.8
board 8.8
ragged 8.8
thread 8.8
ornament 8.6
cover 8.3
metallic 8.3
burlap 8
trousers 7.9
shabby 7.9
crease 7.8
fracture 7.8
stains 7.8
handmade 7.8
stain 7.7
rustic 7.7
obsolete 7.7
book 7.6
seamless 7.6
iron 7.5
shape 7.5
floor 7.4
document 7.4
furnishing 7.4
historic 7.3
leather 7.3
tile 7.3
industrial 7.3
blind 7.1
steel 7.1
nobody 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Brown 98
Rectangle 88.6
Wood 86.5
Grey 84
Artifact 79.4
Art 78.3
Font 73.6
Pattern 71.1
Wood stain 63.3
Painting 63.2
Hardwood 62.5
Relief 61.4
Visual arts 58.9
History 58.3
Carving 57.3
Artwork 57.1
Creative arts 55.1
Stone carving 51.8

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

handwriting 95.9
drawing 94.6
text 83.7
stone 55.7
plaque 32.2
building material 32.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Painting

Clarifai

Plant
Flower

AWS Rekognition

Rug 86.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

interior objects 56%
streetview architecture 37.9%
paintings art 2.7%
text visuals 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

graffiti on a wall 69.7%
graffiti on the side of a building 52.4%
graffiti is on the side of a building 47.1%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

the carving on the wall.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a wooden door with a flower design on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image depicts an intricately carved wooden block used for traditional printing, possibly for woodblock printing or stamping. The design features detailed floral motifs, with elegant depictions of blooming flowers and leaves, likely chrysanthemum-like in appearance. The carving includes fine details that show stems, leaves, and delicate floral shapes in a naturalistic composition. On the left side of the block, there is carved text in a vertical format, indicative of traditional Asian scripts, such as Chinese or Japanese characters. Additionally, seals or stamps are visible, adding an official or artistic element to the design. The wood itself appears aged and dark, with visible grain and wear, suggesting historical significance.

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

The image depicts a carved wooden printing block. The surface of the block is intricately carved with a design featuring floral motifs, specifically chrysanthemums with detailed petals and leaves. The carving is in relief, which means the areas that are intended to be inked and printed are raised, while the rest of the block is carved away. Along the left side of the block, there are carved characters, likely in a script that appears to be Chinese or Japanese, adding textual elements to the design. There are also seal-like symbols or stamps towards the bottom and top left portions of the block. The block has a dark, rich texture, characteristic of a well-worn and used piece of traditional printmaking equipment.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a carved wooden panel or relief depicting a floral design. The background is a dark, textured surface, and the foreground features intricate carvings of various flowers and foliage. The flowers appear to have a stylized, abstract quality, with their petals and leaves rendered in a detailed, decorative manner. The overall composition has a sense of depth and dimensionality, suggesting a three-dimensional sculptural work.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be a traditional East Asian ink painting or drawing, likely Japanese or Chinese, done on a dark or aged surface. The image shows a delicate floral design with what looks like blooming flowers and leaves arranged in a graceful composition. The artwork has a subtle, etched quality where the design appears to be carved or impressed into the dark background. In the corner, there appears to be a traditional seal or signature mark, which is common in East Asian artwork. The overall tone is monochromatic and the style is minimalist yet expressive, characteristic of classical Asian artistic techniques.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a piece of wood with a carved design on it.

The wood is dark brown and has a rectangular shape. The carving is in the center of the wood, and it features a floral design. The flowers are depicted in a stylized manner, with curved petals and stems. The leaves are also curved and have a pointed tip. The carving is intricate and detailed, with a high level of craftsmanship evident in the design.

On the left side of the wood, there is a vertical line of text that appears to be Chinese characters. The text is written in a flowing script and is difficult to read due to the low resolution of the image. On the bottom right corner of the wood, there is a small square logo or stamp with a design that resembles a bird or an animal. The logo is also carved into the wood and is surrounded by a border.

Overall, the image suggests that the wood is a piece of art or a decorative item, possibly from an Asian culture. The intricate carving and stylized design of the flowers and leaves suggest a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a dark brown, rectangular wooden block with a floral design carved into it. The block features a prominent flower at its center, surrounded by smaller flowers and leaves. On the left side of the block, there is an inscription in Chinese characters, which appears to be a poem or message. The block also includes two small squares with Chinese characters, one located at the bottom right corner and the other at the top left corner.

The overall appearance of the block suggests that it may have been used for printing purposes, possibly for creating artwork or designs on paper or fabric. The intricate details and craftsmanship evident in the carving of the flowers and leaves indicate a high level of skill and attention to detail.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a black-painted wooden panel with a carved floral design on it. The design features a cluster of flowers with leaves, arranged in a circular pattern. The flowers are intricately carved, with details such as petals and stems. The carving is done in a traditional style, with a rustic and natural look. The panel also has some text written in a foreign language, possibly Chinese. The carving appears to be well-done, with a high level of detail and craftsmanship.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a square-shaped wooden block, which is probably a stamp block. The block is engraved with intricate floral designs, including flowers and leaves. The engravings are detailed and appear to be made using a carving technique. The floral design is spread across the block, with some flowers overlapping each other. The block also has some foreign text engraved on the left side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

The image showcases a carved wooden block, likely used for printing, with a detailed depiction of azalea flowers. The wood has a dark, weathered appearance, displaying the natural grain.

Here are some key elements:

  • Floral Design: The dominant feature is the delicate carving of azalea flowers. The composition is intricate, with multiple blossoms and leaves, suggesting a close observation of nature.
  • Text & Stamps: Some calligraphy or text is carved along the left edge, accompanied by what look like stamps or seals.
  • Wooden Structure: The image has a rectangular frame. A crack runs through the wooden block.

Overall, this appears to be a well-preserved piece of printing history, possibly of East Asian origin, showcasing traditional artistry and craftsmanship.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is of a dark, textured wooden block with carved designs and text. It appears to be a printing block or stamp. The block is rectangular and has a slightly aged, worn appearance.

Key Elements:

  • Floral Design: The central feature is a cluster of flowers, possibly azaleas or similar blossoms, with their leaves and stems. The design is carved into the block in a way that would likely leave a raised impression when printed.

  • Text: There is vertically aligned text present in the upper-left of the block.

  • Texture: The wood grain and texture are quite prominent, adding to the rustic feel.

  • Crack: A horizontal crack runs across the wooden block, adding to the aged appearance.

  • Incomplete The top-left corner of the block appears to be incomplete.

Possible Interpretations:

Given the floral design and text, this block was likely used for traditional printing or stamping. The design and worn appearance suggest it could be a historic or antique piece.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a carved wooden block, likely used for printing. The carving features intricate details of flowers, specifically chrysanthemums, which are known for their layered petals and delicate appearance. The chrysanthemums are arranged in a cluster, with stems and leaves adding to the overall botanical theme.

There are also several inscriptions in Chinese characters on the block. These characters are positioned vertically along the left side and horizontally at the top and bottom. The characters are finely carved, indicating the craftsmanship involved in creating the block.

The material appears to be dark wood, which has been meticulously carved to create the detailed design. The depth and precision of the carving suggest that this block was used for high-quality printing, possibly for artistic or decorative purposes.

Overall, the image showcases a piece of traditional craftsmanship, combining both artistic design and functional utility in printing.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image appears to be a close-up of a piece of wood, possibly a book cover or a decorative panel, featuring an engraved or carved design. The design includes detailed depictions of flowers and leaves, likely part of a floral motif. The background of the image is dark, possibly due to the color of the wood or a shadow cast upon it. There are some smaller, distinct carvings or stamps in the upper left and bottom right corners, which seem to be decorative or identifying marks, possibly artistic signatures or symbols. The overall texture of the image suggests an aged or rustic appearance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image shows a carved woodblock, likely used for traditional printing, featuring an intricate floral design. The carving depicts several blossoms with detailed petals and leaves, arranged in a naturalistic style. The woodblock appears to be made of dark wood, with visible grain and texture. There are some inscriptions and possibly a seal in the upper left corner, which might indicate the artist or the work's origin. The overall design and style suggest an East Asian artistic tradition, possibly from China or Japan.

Text analysis

Amazon

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