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Human Generated Data

Title

Seated Kannon

Date

Early to Mid Edo period, circa 17th-18th century

People

-

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Charles E. Tuttle, 1929.67

Human Generated Data

Title

Seated Kannon

Date

Early to Mid Edo period, circa 17th-18th century

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Charles E. Tuttle, 1929.67

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-04-24

Human 93.8
Art 79.1
Building 64.8
Architecture 64.8
Dessert 60.9
Cake 60.9
Creme 60.9
Cream 60.9
Icing 60.9
Food 60.9
People 60.5
Logo 58.2
Symbol 58.2
Trademark 58.2
Crypt 56.4
Drawing 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2020-04-24

people 98.8
one 98.6
art 97.2
no person 96.1
coat of arms 94.6
adult 93.4
painting 91.9
man 91.1
veil 91
religion 90.5
print 88.9
group 87.9
woman 86.9
illustration 85.1
wear 84.2
retro 82.5
symbol 82.1
military 81.5
leader 81
sculpture 80

Imagga
created on 2020-04-24

shield 100
armor 85.3
protective covering 65.6
covering 48.8
vintage 35.6
old 30.7
brass 28.9
memorial 26.8
retro 22.9
art 20.4
stamp 20.3
antique 19.9
grunge 19.6
structure 19.2
mail 19.2
post 19.1
postage 18.7
texture 18.1
money 17
finance 16.9
postmark 16.8
letter 16.5
cash 16.5
paper 16.5
symbol 16.2
currency 16.2
icon 15.8
postal 15.7
one 14.9
ancient 13.8
religion 13.4
church 13
design 12.9
culture 12.8
delivery 12.6
us 12.5
financial 12.5
book jacket 12.3
business 12.2
dollar 12.1
masterpiece 11.9
printed 11.8
painter 11.7
closeup 11.5
black 11.4
detail 11.3
decoration 11.1
global 10.9
shows 10.8
wealth 10.8
jacket 10.6
book 10.5
painted 10.5
close 10.3
wall 10.3
banking 10.1
frame 10
paint 10
collection 9.9
bank 9.9
museum 9.8
paintings 9.8
envelope 9.7
fine 9.5
cover 9.3
rough 9.1
aged 9.1
dirty 9
knocker 9
post mail 8.9
zigzag 8.9
fame 8.9
known 8.9
stamps 8.9
renaissance 8.8
text 8.7
dollars 8.7
cutting 8.7
artist 8.7
communications 8.6
exchange 8.6
bill 8.6
unique 8.5
savings 8.4
gold 8.2
style 8.2
office 8
canceled 7.9
chalkboard 7.8
architecture 7.8
letters 7.7
used 7.7
pay 7.7
weathered 7.6
pattern 7.5
religious 7.5
classic 7.4
wrapping 7.3
face 7.1
world 7.1

Google
created on 2020-04-24

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-24

text 96.8
book 91.2
person 85.9
drawing 82.2
human face 72.5
old 68.9
white 65
painting 62.6
sketch 58.7
painted 23.6
dirty 17.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Human face
Clothing
Human head
Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Person 93.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-04-24

paintings art 71.8%
cars vehicles 24.5%
streetview architecture 3.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2020-04-24

a white sign with black text 66.7%
an old photo of a book 57.9%
a black sign with white text 57.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a painting of a woman in a white dress

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-27

a black and white image of a buddha on a wall

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-04

This image depicts a black and white photograph of an intricate artwork. The artwork features a central figure seated in a meditative or regal posture, adorned with elaborate garments and accessories. Surrounding this figure are various motifs and smaller figures that appear to be celestial or mythical in nature, suggesting a spiritual or religious context. The top portion of the artwork contains a decorative element that could be interpreted as a heavenly canopy or an ornate chandelier, with dangling appendages that resemble the shape of traditional lanterns or ornaments. The background and the rest of the scene are marked by patterns and details that contribute to the overall ornate and intricate aesthetic of the artwork. Overall, the image has a rich iconography that may pertain to a particular cultural or spiritual narrative.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This is a black and white photograph of a traditional Buddhist thangka painting. The artwork depicts a Buddhist deity seated in meditation posture on a lotus throne within a circular mandala. The figure is adorned with elaborate jewelry and a decorative crown, wearing flowing robes with intricate patterns. Above the main figure is a decorative canopy or parasol with hanging ornaments. The deity is shown with a serene expression, with eyes closed in meditation, and hands positioned in a symbolic mudra (hand gesture). The composition is framed by a border with decorative patterns, and the overall style is characteristic of Tibetan Buddhist religious art. The image appears to be a historical artifact, possibly photographed as part of a museum or archival collection.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-29

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a traditional Buddhist thangka painting. The central figure is a Buddhist deity seated in meditation pose on a lotus throne within a circular mandala or halo. The deity is adorned with elaborate ornaments and crown, wearing flowing robes with intricate patterns. Above the main figure is a decorative canopy or parasol with hanging ornaments. The artwork shows typical Tibetan Buddhist iconographic style with detailed religious symbolism. The background appears dark with a decorative border around the edges of the painting. The image has a serene and spiritual quality characteristic of Buddhist religious art.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of an ornate Buddhist or Hindu religious artwork. In the center is a depiction of a deity or figure sitting in a meditative pose on a lotus flower. The figure has a serene, contemplative expression and is surrounded by intricate decorative elements, including what looks like swirling patterns and possibly snakes or dragons. Above the central figure is an elaborate, decorative canopy or frame. The overall composition has a symmetrical, highly stylized and symbolic aesthetic typical of traditional Eastern sacred art.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-29

The image is a black-and-white depiction of a Buddhist deity, likely Avalokiteshvara, seated in the lotus position. The deity is surrounded by a circle, with a halo behind their head and flames on either side. They are adorned with elaborate headdress and jewelry, holding a rosary in their right hand and a lotus flower in their left. The background features a dark-colored fabric with a floral pattern, and a smaller image of a deity is visible at the top. The overall atmosphere suggests a religious or spiritual context, possibly from Tibetan or Nepalese Buddhist art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-24

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an ancient scroll featuring a serene Buddhist deity. The deity is seated cross-legged on a lotus flower, adorned with a majestic crown and intricate robes. A halo surrounds the deity's head, and a large circle encloses them, with a smaller circle behind their head. The deity's hands are clasped together in prayer, and they wear a necklace and a sash.

Above the deity, a small, ornate object is visible, possibly a ceremonial item or a symbol of spiritual significance. The scroll itself is framed by a decorative border, adding to its aesthetic appeal. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the scroll.

Overall, the image presents a peaceful and contemplative scene, evoking a sense of reverence and spirituality. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of timelessness and simplicity to the image, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricate details of the scroll and the deity it depicts.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-05

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a person seated on a lotus flower. The person has a crown on their head and is wearing a necklace and bracelets. The lotus flower is surrounded by a circle, and the entire image is enclosed within a square frame. The person's face is turned to the right, and they are holding a flower in their hands. The background of the image is plain and simple.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-05

The image is a black-and-white painting of a deity sitting on a lotus flower. The deity is wearing a crown and a necklace and is holding a flower in its hand. The deity's face is closed, and its eyes are closed. The deity is surrounded by a white circle with a black border. The painting has a black border with a white design.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

This black and white image is a detail of a scroll. The frame is decorated with vertical rows of flora. The artwork depicts a seated Buddha-like figure. Above the figure is a large decorated banner.

The Buddha-like figure is seated on a lotus flower. Its hands are clasped and they seem to be holding a flower in the clasped hand. It is surrounded by an oval halo.

The large decorated banner above the figure has a row of decorations at the top of the banner. It is festooned with pendants or tassels.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph of an East Asian religious painting, likely a thangka or scroll painting. It depicts a seated figure, possibly a Buddha or Bodhisattva, in a serene, meditative pose. The painting is framed by a decorative border, suggesting it was originally a part of a larger work.

Central Figure:

  • The central figure is seated in a lotus position on a large lotus flower.
  • It is surrounded by a large, circular halo or mandorla, suggesting enlightenment or divinity.
  • The figure is adorned with intricate details, including elaborate headwear, jewelry, and flowing garments.
  • The facial expression is peaceful and serene, with closed eyes, indicative of meditation.
  • The figure may be holding a specific object (a lotus flower in this case) in its hands, symbolizing a concept of enlightenment, the dharma, or compassion.

Additional Elements:

  • Above the head of the main figure, there is a complex, ornate decoration, possibly representing a celestial realm or a symbol of enlightenment.
  • Swirling, stylized elements are placed around the central figure, probably symbols of energy or spiritual essence.
  • The backdrop is a simple shade of gray.
  • The picture has a patterned border.

Style and Medium:

  • The artwork appears to be painted on cloth or paper, possibly using techniques involving pigments and ink.
  • The artwork is done in the style of a Buddhist scroll painting.
  • The photograph's black and white format emphasizes the composition's lines, forms, and symbolic meaning.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-26

The image depicts a traditional East Asian religious painting, likely a thangka, which is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué. The painting is in black and white, which might be due to the photograph being an old archival image.

Key features of the image:

  1. Central Figure: The central figure appears to be a deity, possibly a Bodhisattva or a Buddha, seated in a meditative pose. The figure is adorned with intricate jewelry and garments, signifying its divine status.

  2. Aureole and Mandorla: The deity is enclosed within a circular aureole or mandorla, which is a common feature in Buddhist art to signify the divine light or radiance emanating from the figure.

  3. Lotus Throne: The deity is seated on a lotus throne, a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Buddhist iconography.

  4. Background Elements: Above the central figure, there is a detailed depiction of what appears to be a celestial scene, possibly representing a heavenly realm or paradise. This includes various smaller figures and decorative elements.

  5. Border: The painting is framed with a decorative border, which includes intricate patterns and possibly floral or cloud motifs, typical of traditional thangka art.

  6. Fabric: The fabric of the thangka appears to be silk or a similar material, with a brocade pattern visible on the borders.

Overall, the image is a rich example of Buddhist religious art, showcasing the intricate detailing and symbolism characteristic of thangka paintings.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image depicts a traditional Buddhist painting, likely featuring a deity or bodhisattva. The central figure is seated in a meditative pose on a lotus flower, a common symbol in Buddhist art, representing purity and enlightenment. The figure is adorned with intricate and elaborate clothing and ornaments, indicating a high status, possibly a bodhisattva or bodhisattvas with multiple heads and arms, as suggested by the multiple heads and hands visible in the figure.

Above the central figure, there is a decorative element, possibly representing the celestial crown or halo, which is typical in Buddhist art to signify the divine nature of the depicted figure. The background features a gradient from dark to light, which helps to emphasize the figure in the center. The painting is surrounded by a decorative border, which is typical in many styles of Buddhist art, adding to the overall traditional and sacred feel of the artwork. The style and composition suggest that this painting may be from East Asian Buddhist traditions, possibly Japanese or Chinese.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This black-and-white image is a traditional Buddhist painting featuring a central figure of a deity, likely a bodhisattva, seated in a meditative pose. The deity is depicted with multiple arms, each holding different symbolic objects, which is characteristic of certain Buddhist deities. The figure is adorned with intricate headgear and jewelry, and is seated on a lotus flower, which symbolizes purity and enlightenment.

Above the central figure, there is an elaborate canopy-like structure with intricate designs and possibly other figures, suggesting a celestial or divine setting. The entire scene is framed within a circular motif, which is surrounded by swirling, cloud-like patterns that add a sense of movement and divine energy to the composition.

The painting is bordered by ornate patterns, and the overall style and details suggest it is a piece of East Asian Buddhist art, possibly from China or Japan, given the style of the deity and the lotus motif. The monochromatic nature of the image suggests it might be a traditional ink painting or a photograph of such a painting.