Human Generated Data

Title

Woman Holding Letter

Date

Edo period, circa 1740s

People

Artist: Ishikawa Toyonobu 石川豊信, Japanese 1711 - 1785

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Galen Luther Stone in memory of Mr. Galen L. Stone, 1930.84

Human Generated Data

Title

Woman Holding Letter

People

Artist: Ishikawa Toyonobu 石川豊信, Japanese 1711 - 1785

Date

Edo period, circa 1740s

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Galen Luther Stone in memory of Mr. Galen L. Stone, 1930.84

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Art 88.3
Skin 76.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

illustration 98.9
art 98.6
pattern 95.9
old 95.9
antique 95.5
design 95.5
decoration 95
painting 94
ancient 93.6
symbol 93.1
ornate 92.4
paper 92.1
desktop 89.8
creativity 89.7
retro 88.6
artistic 88.6
religion 87.9
culture 87.8
no person 87.4
image 86.4

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

coil 81.1
structure 62.3
old 27.9
architecture 25.9
history 19.7
clock 19.6
art 19.4
ancient 19
tourism 19
time 18.3
religion 17.9
travel 16.9
electric fan 16.7
device 16.5
design 16.5
watch 16.3
vintage 15.7
landmark 15.3
antique 14.7
sculpture 14.6
building 14.3
famous 13.9
column 13.9
detail 13.7
tourist 13.6
fan 13.2
church 12.9
wall 12.8
monument 12.1
metal 12.1
decoration 12
culture 12
grunge 11.9
historic 11.9
close 11.4
exterior 11.1
inside 11
stone 11
city 10.8
style 10.4
light 10
aged 10
gold 9.9
retro 9.8
hour 9.8
texture 9.7
golden 9.5
historical 9.4
religious 9.4
interior 8.8
minute 8.8
worship 8.7
circle 8.6
business 8.5
wheel 8.5
dark 8.3
pattern 8.2
mechanism 8.2
timepiece 8.1
brown 8.1
object 8.1
round 7.8
holy 7.7
cathedral 7.7
spirituality 7.7
spiritual 7.7
faith 7.7
worn 7.6
statue 7.6
temple 7.6
number 7.5
technology 7.4
cash 7.3
rough 7.3
color 7.2
currency 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

painting 88.9
drawing 88.6
art 68.7
cartoon 65.7
fabric 53.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-52
Gender Female, 52.5%
Angry 9.7%
Sad 38.2%
Calm 4.7%
Disgusted 7.9%
Happy 30.5%
Surprised 4.2%
Confused 5%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a fabric surface 68.8%
a close up of a fabric surface 68.7%
close up of a fabric surface 66.6%

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

a photograph of a woman in a kimono kimono kimono kimono kimono kimono -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-09

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print or painting featuring a female figure, possibly a geisha or courtesan, from the Edo period (1603-1868). The figure is depicted in profile, facing to the left. She has an elaborate hairstyle with what looks like hairpins and decorations, characteristic of the period's fashion.

She is wearing a kimono with intricate patterns, and the long sleeves indicate it might be a furisode, which is worn by young, unmarried women. The pattern on the kimono is detailed, featuring multiple colors and possibly floral designs.

To the right of the figure, there is Japanese text, likely describing the scene or providing a poem related to the image. It's common in such artworks to include poetry or literature excerpts relevant to the theme of the art piece. There is also a stamp or seal toward the bottom right, which might signify the artist's signature or the studio where the print was made.

The artwork has a vertical orientation, and the colors appear faded, which could indicate age. Given that it's a traditional artwork, it likely serves both an aesthetic function and as a cultural representation of Japanese art and fashion during the Edo period.

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

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print, also known as an ukiyo-e. It depicts a woman in elaborate traditional attire. She is elegantly dressed in a Kimono adorned with intricate patterns and tied with an obi (a wide belt). Her hair is styled in a sophisticated updo, adorned with decorative hairpins.

The background is plain, and there is Japanese calligraphy present at the top left and lower right corners. The artwork embodies the aesthetic of classic Japanese printmaking, emphasizing grace and refinement through delicate line work and careful attention to detail in the clothing and accessories.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese painting or woodblock print. It depicts a stylized, elongated female figure wearing an ornate, elaborate kimono. The kimono pattern features abstract, geometric shapes and patterns, creating a visually striking and decorative composition. The figure has a stylized, almost supernatural appearance, with a sense of movement and flow to the overall image. The calligraphic elements and brush work suggest this is a significant historical or cultural artwork from the Japanese artistic tradition.

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

This is a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e print, likely from the Edo period. It shows a figure dressed in an elaborate kimono with a striking circular pattern design in green and white. The kimono appears to be flowing and the figure is depicted in an elegant, graceful pose. The clothing and hairstyle are characteristic of the courtesans or entertainers of that era. The print includes Japanese calligraphy at the top and appears to be signed by the artist, likely Ishikawa Toyonobu based on the signature marks. The color palette is relatively muted, with browns, greens, and blacks being predominant. The print is in the classic narrow hashira-e (pillar print) format that was popular for decorative purposes in traditional Japanese homes.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely created by Utagawa Kunisada, depicting a geisha in traditional attire. The geisha is shown from the side, facing left, with her head turned slightly towards the viewer. She wears a green kimono adorned with white polka dots and a pattern of circles and swirls, complemented by a long obi sash and a traditional Japanese hairstyle. Her right hand holds a fan, while her left hand is placed on her hip. The background of the print is a warm, muted brown color, with some Japanese text written in black ink at the top and bottom of the image. The overall style of the print suggests it is a work from the 19th century, possibly created in the 1830s or 1840s.

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

The image depicts a Japanese-style painting of a woman in traditional attire, likely from the Edo period. The woman is dressed in a kimono with a green and white pattern, featuring a large circle design. Her hair is styled in an updo adorned with a decorative hairpin, and she wears a white obi around her waist. The background of the painting is a light brown color, with some Japanese characters written in black ink at the top left corner. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a serene and elegant scene, characteristic of traditional Japanese art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image features a vertical painting or print, predominantly in shades of brown and green, with intricate patterns and designs. The central figure appears to be a woman, dressed in a traditional attire with a detailed headdress, possibly indicative of a cultural or historical context. The painting includes Japanese text, suggesting it might be an artwork from Japan. The woman is depicted in a seated or kneeling position, holding a fan, which is a common accessory in traditional Japanese art. The background of the image is plain, allowing the focus to remain on the figure and the detailed patterns of her clothing. The overall style suggests a traditional Japanese painting, possibly from the Edo period.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image is a vertical painting of a woman, probably a geisha, on a beige background. The woman is dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono with a floral pattern. She has a traditional hairstyle with a flower on the side. She is looking to the left, and her left hand is holding a fan. The painting is framed with a white border and has a signature at the bottom right corner.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is a vertical Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period, featuring a portrait of a courtesan. The style is characteristic of ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world), a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Here's a breakdown of the image:

  • Subject: The main focus is a woman, likely a high-ranking courtesan. She is depicted in a graceful pose, holding a fan or sleeve near her chest.
  • Attire: She is dressed in a vibrant, elaborately patterned kimono and elaborate hair ornaments. The kimono appears to be a rich green with a pattern.
  • Style: The print uses bold lines and flat areas of color, a hallmark of ukiyo-e prints. There is text in the upper right of the image, likely a poem and at the bottom a signature.
  • Color Palette: The color palette is dominated by earthy tones (browns, greens, and golds), adding to its traditional Japanese art.
  • Overall Impression: The print conveys a sense of elegance and refinement. It showcases the beauty and fashion of the time, capturing the ephemeral beauty of the "floating world."

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

This is an image of a Japanese ukiyo-e print. It depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire. The woman is wearing an elaborate kimono with a green and tan circular pattern, and her hair is styled in a traditional updo with ornamental hairpins. She is holding a fan and is shown in a contemplative pose.

Japanese calligraphy is present at the top of the print, adding to its artistic and cultural significance. At the bottom of the print, there is a signature and seal, which are common in ukiyo-e prints to identify the artist and publisher.

The overall aesthetic is consistent with ukiyo-e art, which is known for its focus on everyday life, portraits of courtesans and actors, and landscapes.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print, known as ukiyo-e. The subject of the print is a woman dressed in an elaborate kimono with intricate patterns, which include circular motifs and floral designs. The kimono is adorned with various shades of green, blue, and white. The woman has an ornate hairstyle with decorative hairpins, which was typical of the fashion during the Edo period in Japan.

The background of the print is a muted, earthy tone, possibly intended to focus attention on the subject. There is Japanese calligraphy in the upper portion of the image, which likely includes the title of the print, the artist's name, or a poetic description. The calligraphy is written in a traditional style, adding to the overall aesthetic of the artwork.

The print exhibits the characteristic flat perspective and detailed line work common in ukiyo-e prints, which were often used to depict scenes from everyday life, theater, and beautiful women (bijin-ga). The overall composition and style suggest that this print could be from a well-known ukiyo-e artist, possibly from the 18th or 19th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

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