Human Generated Data

Title

FLIGHTS OF CRANES AND FLEET OF BOATS UNDER SAIL, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei)

Date

-

People

Artist: Sadanobu, Japanese 18th c.

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1919.449

Human Generated Data

Title

FLIGHTS OF CRANES AND FLEET OF BOATS UNDER SAIL, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei)

People

Artist: Sadanobu, Japanese 18th c.

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1919.449

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Envelope 99.4
Mail 98.2
Transportation 97.6
Vehicle 97.6
Postcard 95.6
Text 82
Art 61.5
Paper 59.3
Drawing 59
Spire 56.8
Building 56.8
Steeple 56.8
Tower 56.8
Architecture 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

print 97.8
art 97.5
ancient 97.3
paper 97.2
illustration 96.9
retro 96.7
painting 96.6
vintage 95.9
antique 95.9
old 95.8
text 94.5
no person 91.9
travel 91.7
people 91
artistic 89.9
lithograph 87.7
manuscript 86.6
wear 85.2
water 85.1
culture 84.9

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

envelope 100
container 79.8
vintage 40.6
old 39.7
map 36.8
antique 36.4
paper 34.5
grunge 27.3
retro 25.4
ancient 22.5
world 21.3
money 21.3
geography 21.2
wallpaper 20.7
atlas 20.3
currency 18.9
texture 18.8
travel 18.3
jigsaw puzzle 17.5
note 17.5
aged 17.2
cash 16.5
states 16.4
card 16.2
country 15.8
continent 15.5
business 15.2
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stamp 14.2
tourism 14
puzzle 13.8
sepia 13.6
dirty 13.6
page 13
globe 13
letter 12.9
route 12.7
parchment 12.5
bill 12.4
capital 12.3
planet 12.3
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location 11.8
pattern 11.6
payment 11.6
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post 11.5
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direction 9.5
game 9.5
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banknote 8.7
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mail 8.6
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canvas 8.5
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one 7.5
greeting 7.4
backdrop 7.4
symbol 7.4
grain 7.4
brown 7.4
historic 7.3
leaf 7

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Vehicle 82.2
Caravel 81.4
Illustration 78.4
Boat 78.2
Watercraft 74.1
Art 58.1
Frigate 57.2
Sailboat 55.9
Ship 55.9
Schooner 54.1
Sailing ship 51.6
Galleon 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

book 97.5
handwriting 96.8
text 94.5
illustration 72.1
letter 68.6
drawing 68.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat

Clarifai

Boat
Tree
Poster

AWS Rekognition

Boat 97.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

text visuals 46%
paintings art 29.7%
interior objects 12.6%
nature landscape 7.7%
streetview architecture 1.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a close up of a book 32.4%
close up of a book 27.1%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of two pictures of a boat on a body of water

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-03

two japanese paintings depicting boats and a bridge

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-08

This image is a composite of two separate Japanese woodblock prints, one above the other.

The top print depicts a scenic landscape with a tranquil body of water, a series of birds in V-formation flying across the sky, and a lush peninsula or bay. On the land, there is a prominent willow tree leaning towards the water and a traditional Japanese structure with a pagoda-like roof, supported by pillars and connected by a wooden bridge to the shore. Mountains rise gently in the background, shrouded in a light mist, giving the scene a serene and picturesque quality.

The bottom print shows a seascape with three traditional sailing vessels, likely depicting an Edo period scene. These ships have large sails unfurled and are navigating through calm waters. Each boat appears to carry cargo or people, as there are various structures and flags on them. In the background, land is visible with dense greenery, suggesting the ships are near the coast. The sky above the sea and ships has a warm, orange-tinted hue, perhaps indicating sunrise or sunset.

Both prints have Japanese text, likely indicating the title, artist, or a related poem, and traditional seals that are often included in Japanese print art to identify the creator or publisher. The style of the prints is reminiscent of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through the 19th centuries.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-08

The image shows a traditional Japanese woodblock print, divided into two sections.

In the top section:

  • The artwork features a serene landscape with a mountain in the background, possibly Mount Fuji.
  • A series of birds are flying diagonally across the sky.
  • There is a graceful willow tree near the center.
  • A small structure, likely a pavilion or a small temple with a red bridge, is set within lush greenery.
  • Text in Japanese characters is present in the upper right and left corners.

In the bottom section:

  • The image depicts several traditional Japanese boats with large white sails on a body of water, possibly a river or lake.
  • The boats are clustered together, with a background of trees and a hazy horizon.
  • Japanese text is also present in this section, possibly indicating the location or title of the scene.

Both sections exhibit the distinct style of ukiyo-e prints, with delicate colors and detailed, stylized elements typical of this art form.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

These appear to be traditional Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) showing two different scenes. The top image depicts a serene landscape with Mount Fuji in the background, a red wooden bridge or platform extending over what appears to be marshland or water, and flying birds in the sky. There are also willow trees and other vegetation visible in the scene. The color palette uses soft blues and beiges with the striking red of the structure standing out.

The bottom image shows several sailing boats with large white sails on blue water. The boats appear to be traditional Japanese vessels, likely fishing or trading boats, with their distinctive curved sails billowing in the wind. There's a dark shoreline or tree line visible in the background. Both images have Japanese characters and red seals, which are typical elements of ukiyo-e prints, likely indicating the artist's name and the title of the works.

These prints demonstrate the characteristic style of Japanese woodblock art, with their use of flat colors, strong compositions, and attention to natural elements like Mount Fuji, which was a frequent subject in Japanese art.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-08

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print or ukiyo-e style artwork. The upper panel depicts a tranquil landscape scene with a pagoda-style structure on a dock or bridge, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background. The lower panel shows a harbor or port scene with several traditional Japanese sailing ships or junks in the water. The artwork features the characteristic Japanese calligraphic text and use of bold colors and dynamic compositions typical of ukiyo-e prints. Overall, the image conveys a sense of traditional Japanese aesthetic and scenery.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-08

These appear to be two traditional Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) from what looks like Hiroshige's famous series.

The top image shows a serene landscape with Mount Fuji in the background and a red wooden bridge or platform extending over what appears to be marshland or water. There's a willow tree in the middle ground, and a flock of birds flying across the scene. The color palette is subtle with blues, browns, and that distinctive red structure.

The bottom image depicts several sailing vessels with large white sails on blue water. These appear to be traditional Japanese trading ships known as bezaisen. The boats are shown against a shoreline with trees in the background. The sails are prominently displayed in white against the blue water and golden sky, creating a striking contrast. The print has Japanese calligraphy in the upper portions, which is typical of ukiyo-e prints of this period.

Both images exemplify the Japanese artistic style of the Edo period, with their careful attention to natural elements, use of perspective, and the characteristic flat color areas typical of woodblock printing techniques.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-08

The image presents two distinct scenes, each showcasing a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The top scene features a majestic mountain in the background, with a flock of birds flying towards it. In the foreground, a small house is nestled among trees, accompanied by a bridge that spans a body of water. The bottom scene depicts a tranquil harbor, where several boats are moored, their sails gently billowing in the breeze. The sky above is a soft, pale yellow, evoking a sense of calmness and serenity.

The image is rendered in a traditional Japanese style, characterized by muted colors and delicate brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and harmony with nature, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-08

The image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 19th century, featuring two distinct scenes. The top scene depicts a serene landscape with a mountain, trees, and a bridge, while the bottom scene shows a group of boats on the water. The print is characterized by its muted color palette, with shades of blue, green, and orange dominating the composition.

Top Scene:

  • A mountain rises in the background, its peak shrouded in mist.
  • Trees and grasses are scattered throughout the foreground, adding texture and depth to the scene.
  • A bridge spans the width of the print, connecting the two sides of the landscape.
  • Birds fly overhead, adding a sense of movement and life to the otherwise tranquil scene.

Bottom Scene:

  • A group of boats are depicted on the water, their sails billowing in the wind.
  • The boats are arranged in a loose formation, with some facing towards the viewer and others turned away.
  • The water is calm and peaceful, reflecting the colors of the sky above.
  • In the background, a distant shore or island is visible, adding depth and context to the scene.

Overall:

  • The print is characterized by its use of muted colors and subtle textures, creating a sense of serenity and calm.
  • The two scenes are juxtaposed, with the top scene featuring a more dramatic and dynamic composition, while the bottom scene is more peaceful and serene.
  • The print is likely a representation of a specific location or event, but its exact meaning and significance are unclear without further context.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, or ukiyo-e, divided into two sections. The upper section depicts a serene landscape with a mountain in the background, a willow tree, and a small pavilion on a pier extending into a body of water. Several birds are flying in the sky, adding a sense of movement and life to the scene. The lower section shows a group of sailboats sailing on a calm sea, with mountains in the distance. The sailboats are detailed with sails and masts, and the sea is depicted with gentle waves. The print features Japanese text and symbols, indicating the artist and the title. The colors are vibrant, with blues, greens, and reds dominating the palette.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image is a collage of two traditional Japanese woodblock prints. The top print depicts a serene landscape with a large body of water, possibly a lake or a river, surrounded by trees and a small island with a pavilion. The sky is filled with birds flying in formation, and in the distance, there is a mountain range. The bottom print shows several sailboats on the water, with one of them prominently featured in the foreground. The sailboats have triangular sails, and the water is calm. Both prints have Japanese text and symbols on the sides.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

The image is composed of two separate Japanese woodblock prints. The top one depicts a serene landscape, likely a lake or river, with a mountain in the background, a prominent weeping willow tree, and a red-painted bridge leading to a small pavilion. A flock of birds is flying in the sky.

The bottom print showcases boats sailing on a body of water, probably a harbor or bay. The boats have distinctive, billowing sails, and the background includes an island with trees. Both prints feature Japanese calligraphy and seals.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a reproduction of a vintage Japanese woodblock print. It's divided into two distinct scenes, one above the other. Both scenes depict landscapes with elements common in traditional Japanese art.

Top Scene:

  • Landscape: It showcases a serene marshland scene under a light blue sky that fades to light orange. A prominent mountain silhouette is visible in the distance. The landscape contains water with black vegetation.
  • Architecture: A simple red building with what appears to be a pagoda roof and a connecting red bridge.
  • Flora & Fauna: A weeping willow tree and a flock of birds flying toward the mountain.
  • Text: There are vertical lines of Japanese text, a red gourd-shaped stamp, and other markings likely indicating the artist, location, and possible title.

Bottom Scene:

  • Water Scene: This features a calm body of water in varying shades of blue.
  • Boats: Several traditional-looking sailboats with tall, curved sails are prominently featured.
  • Landscape: In the background, there is a glimpse of a lush green shoreline with possibly some small buildings.
  • Text: Similar to the top scene, there are vertical lines of Japanese text and what appears to be seals or stamps.

Style:

The print exhibits the typical stylistic elements of Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e). The lines are clean and defined, and colors are layered. It evokes a sense of peace, nature, and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image consists of two traditional Japanese woodblock prints, likely from the ukiyo-e style, which was popular during the Edo period.

Top Print:

  • The scene depicts a serene landscape with a prominent mountain in the background, possibly Mount Fuji, a common subject in ukiyo-e prints.
  • In the foreground, there is a red torii gate, which is a traditional Japanese gate commonly found at the entrance of Shinto shrines.
  • The landscape includes a body of water, possibly a lake or sea, with a flock of birds flying over it.
  • The vegetation includes trees and bushes, contributing to the tranquil atmosphere.
  • The print includes Japanese characters, likely indicating the title or description of the scene, and a seal or signature, possibly of the artist.

Bottom Print:

  • This scene portrays a maritime setting with several sailboats on the water.
  • The boats have large sails and are navigating through what appears to be a coastal area with small islands or landforms in the background.
  • The water is depicted in shades of blue, suggesting depth and movement.
  • Similar to the top print, this one also includes Japanese characters and a seal or signature, indicating the title or artist's mark.

Both prints exhibit the characteristic use of color and line work typical of ukiyo-e, emphasizing natural landscapes and daily life scenes. The use of perspective and detail in the prints creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the beauty of the Japanese countryside and seascape.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image is a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e print, which appears to be a part of a series titled "Echizen Hachihonkei" (近江八景). This series is known for depicting famous scenic spots in Echizen Province (now part of Fukui Prefecture, Japan). The style is characteristic of ukiyo-e prints, featuring stylized and colorful illustrations with a focus on natural landscapes and human activities.

The top part of the image shows a serene landscape with a large tree on the right side, a red bridge with a structure on it, and a mountain range in the background. Birds are flying in the sky, and the overall scene seems peaceful, with a hint of a rural or natural setting.

The bottom part of the image shows a body of water with several traditional Japanese sailing boats. The sails are partially unfurled, and the boats are arranged in a line, suggesting a gathering or the return of a fleet. The background includes mountains and trees, indicating a coastal or riverside setting. The atmosphere is calm, with a focus on the maritime activity.

Both parts of the print feature Japanese calligraphy and red seals, which are typical elements in ukiyo-e prints. The calligraphy likely provides titles or descriptions related to the scenes depicted.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This image is a composite of two traditional Japanese woodblock prints, likely depicting serene landscapes and coastal scenes.

Top Image:

  • Landscape Setting: A tranquil scene featuring a hill or small mountain in the background with a flock of birds flying in a V-formation, suggesting a seasonal change or migration.
  • Water Body: The foreground showcases a calm body of water with what appears to be reeds or grass growing along the shoreline.
  • Architecture: A traditional Japanese pavilion or teahouse is built on stilts over the water, connected by a bridge. It’s surrounded by trees and foliage, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere.
  • Japanese Text: The upper-right corner contains Japanese characters in a seal-like box, likely denoting the title or artist's signature. There are additional script-like calligraphy elements on the left.

Bottom Image:

  • Marine Scene: This print depicts a coastal or river setting with several wooden ships equipped with white sails navigating the water. The sails are billowing, indicating a gentle breeze.
  • Background: The backdrop features a densely vegetated hill or island, contributing to the natural ambiance.
  • Japanese Text: Similar to the top image, there are Japanese characters and seals in the upper-right corner and left side of the image, possibly indicating the title, artist, or publisher.

The overall scene exudes a sense of calm, with both prints showcasing traditional Japanese aesthetics, likely representing themes of nature, travel, or seasonal transitions.

Text analysis

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