Human Generated Data

Title

Kabuki Actor with Slice of Melon

Date

19th century

People

Artist: Katsushika Hokuga, Japanese active c. 1804-1844

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.1011

Human Generated Data

Title

Kabuki Actor with Slice of Melon

People

Artist: Katsushika Hokuga, Japanese active c. 1804-1844

Date

19th century

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.1011

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Human 97.5
Person 97.5
Art 88.5
Drawing 79.4
Sports 64
Sport 64
Text 62.1
Sketch 59.1
Martial Arts 57.8
Judo 57.8
Hand 57
People 55

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

adult 98.9
print 98.2
painting 98
wear 97.9
art 97.8
illustration 97.7
one 97.7
people 96.8
man 96.7
woman 96.2
retro 95.3
lithograph 92.9
young 92.8
fashion 91.4
portrait 91.1
lid 89.8
girl 85.7
artistic 85.1
adolescent 85
style 85

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

sketch 41.1
drawing 37.2
decoration 30.3
art 29
tattoo 25.4
dance 24.9
graffito 24.7
man 22.8
silhouette 21.5
representation 21.4
design 20.8
sport 20.7
male 20.6
people 16.2
black 14.4
person 13.7
book jacket 13.6
athlete 12.4
dancer 12
body 12
grunge 11.9
style 11.9
model 11.7
fashion 11.3
adult 11
competition 11
player 10.9
active 10.8
comic book 10.7
jacket 10.6
exercise 10
painting 9.9
retro 9.8
women 9.5
men 9.4
motion 9.4
action 9.3
creation 9.2
studio 9.1
fun 9
ball 8.9
pattern 8.9
boy 8.7
dancing 8.7
strength 8.4
human 8.2
teenager 8.2
girls 8.2
pose 8.2
paint 8.1
wrapping 8.1
sexy 8
graphic 8
game 8
warrior 7.8
jump 7.7
hand 7.6
clip art 7.4
sensuality 7.3
fitness 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

text 99.5
drawing 99.2
sketch 98.1
cartoon 97.4
book 95.8
illustration 89.1
child art 86.8
clothing 84
person 81.3
handwriting 60.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Male, 70.8%
Surprised 2.6%
Disgusted 1.9%
Calm 75.8%
Angry 3.2%
Happy 1%
Sad 11.6%
Confused 3.8%

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 97.5%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a close up of a book 33.4%
a hand holding a book 33.3%
close up of a book 28.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a man in a blue jacket and a woman in a blue dress -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-09

This is an image of an ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock print. It depicts a figure dressed in traditional Japanese attire, which includes a patterned kimono tied with an obi sash and leg wrappings above tabi socks and traditional sandals. The individual is in a dynamic pose, with one arm stretched out, holding a rectangular object. The garment's fabric and flowing motion suggest movement. Japanese characters are present on the right side of the image, likely providing information about the scene or the artist. The background is minimalist, focusing attention on the figure and attire's details.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-03-09

This image showcases a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e style artwork. It depicts a figure dressed in period clothing, specifically a light blue kimono with intricate designs and dark pants. The person holds a large, brightly colored salmon fish, indicating a possible connection to fishing or a culinary scene. The artwork includes Japanese calligraphy on the left side, adding to its cultural and historical context.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-14

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) showing a figure in traditional Japanese clothing. The person is wearing a blue and white patterned kimono or jacket over dark pants and traditional footwear. Their pose is dynamic, with the body bent forward in an action stance. They appear to be holding something red in their hand. The artwork includes Japanese calligraphy on the left side of the image, and the style suggests it's from the Edo period. The color palette is minimal but effective, using primarily blue, black, and beige tones with a touch of red. The lines are fluid and expressive, characteristic of Japanese woodblock printing techniques.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-14

The image depicts an illustration of a man dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, likely from the Edo period based on the style. He is wearing a patterned blue and white kimono or robe tied with a white belt or sash. The man appears to be a samurai or warrior, as he is holding a red folding fan, which was often carried by samurai. His facial expression seems pensive or contemplative. The illustration has an aged, vintage quality, with Japanese calligraphy or writing visible on the left side of the image.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-14

The image appears to be a woodblock print or illustration of a person wearing traditional Japanese clothing. The figure is depicted in an action pose, holding what looks like a weapon or tool, with a determined expression on their face. The clothing features intricate patterns and designs, suggesting this is an artistic depiction of a Japanese warrior or historical figure. The overall style and presentation indicates this is likely a work of Japanese art or illustration.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring a man in a blue and white kimono, holding a watermelon. The man is positioned centrally in the image, with his body facing to the right while his head is turned towards the viewer. He has dark hair styled in a topknot and wears a blue and white kimono over a black shirt and pants, complemented by black shoes with yellow soles. His left arm is bent at the elbow, and he grasps a large watermelon in his hand.

To the left of the man, there are several lines of Japanese text written vertically in black ink. The background of the image is a light beige color, reminiscent of aged paper. Overall, the image presents a serene and contemplative scene, with the man's gentle pose and the vibrant colors of the watermelon creating a sense of harmony and balance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 18th or 19th century, featuring a man in traditional Japanese attire holding a fan. The man's clothing consists of a blue and white kimono, black hakama, and sandals. He has dark hair styled in a bun and wears a red and white obi around his waist. The fan he holds is red with black dots.

The background of the print is a light beige color, and there are Japanese characters written vertically on the left side of the image. The overall style of the print suggests it is a work of ukiyo-e art, which was popular in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

A person is standing in a side view, wearing a blue kimono with a black inner shirt and a sash tied around his waist. He is holding a round object in his right hand, which is a watermelon, and his left hand is in his pocket. He is wearing a pair of sandals and a blue robe. The background is plain, and the image has a vintage filter.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print, featuring a man dressed in a blue kimono with intricate patterns. He is holding a watermelon slice in his right hand, which he appears to be examining closely. The man's expression is serious, and he is looking down, possibly inspecting the fruit. The background is plain and white, with Japanese text written in black ink, providing context or commentary on the scene. The overall style is reminiscent of Edo period art, characterized by its simplicity and elegance.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e). It depicts a man in a theatrical or possibly laborer's garb, holding a large slice of watermelon. The style is characteristic of the genre, with flat areas of color, defined outlines, and a focus on the subject.

Details:

  • Subject: The central figure is a man, dressed in a loose-fitting robe (possibly a kimono) and pants. He is carrying a large slice of watermelon in his right hand. His facial expression looks slightly strained or thoughtful.
  • Clothing: The robe is a light blue and white pattern, with some details in black and pink. The pants are dark and appear to be tight-fitting. He wears sandals with a yellow thong.
  • Color Palette: The print relies on a limited color palette typical of ukiyo-e: soft blues, reds, blacks, and yellows, set against a creamy or off-white background.
  • Style: The style is very graphic, with flat, simplified forms and bold outlines. The use of perspective is limited, a common trait of this art form.
  • Inscriptions: There is Japanese calligraphy to the left of the figure. Based on the calligraphy, the name of the artist is likely Kunisada, the title is likely "watermelon eater" and it includes the name of the artist.

Possible Interpretation:

The print could be a depiction of a person during a summer scene or related to a kabuki play. The style and subject matter are characteristic of ukiyo-e prints, which often captured everyday life, popular actors, and scenes from history or mythology.

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

Here's a description of the image:

This image is a full-body illustration of a man, likely a depiction of a kabuki actor, done in a style reminiscent of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The background is a textured off-white, suggesting it is on paper or parchment.

The man is depicted in a dynamic, slightly bent-over stance, with his body angled slightly to the left of the frame. He has a distinct hairstyle with a topknot and shaved sides. He is dressed in a loose-fitting, open kimono or robe with a white and blue geometric pattern. Underneath the robe, he appears to wear dark clothing. A sword is tucked into his sash.

In his right hand, he holds a slice of watermelon. The watermelon is depicted with red pulp and visible black seeds.

The man's facial expression appears to be one of concentration or effort.

Along the lower-left edge of the image, there is Japanese calligraphy or text, likely providing information about the artwork or the subject depicted. The overall aesthetic suggests a traditional Japanese artwork.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period. It features a man dressed in traditional attire, which includes a kimono with a blue and white pattern, tied at the waist with an obi (sash). He is wearing dark pants and straw sandals. The man appears to be in a state of discomfort or distress, as indicated by his facial expression and posture. He is holding a red object with black dots in his right hand, which resembles a watermelon.

The print includes Japanese text on the left side, which reads:

"胸痛人
寝苦し
うつぶり
枕巻
うとうと
すると
夢に
見る"

Translated, it roughly means:
"A person with chest pain
Has trouble sleeping
Tossing and turning
Wrapping the pillow
Dozing off
Then in a dream
Sees"

The text suggests that the man is experiencing chest pain and having difficulty sleeping, which might be the reason for his distressed appearance. The image and text together convey a sense of discomfort and restlessness.

Text analysis

Google

故人歌川豊團文生灯
故人
文生