Human Generated Data

Title

Lion with Peony

Date

Late Edo period, 1800

People

Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国, Japanese 1769 - 1825

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1916.538

Human Generated Data

Title

Lion with Peony

People

Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国, Japanese 1769 - 1825

Date

Late Edo period, 1800

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1916.538

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

illustration 98.6
art 97.9
painting 96.1
chalk out 95.9
print 95.2
mythology 94.7
retro 94.5
vintage 93.6
ancient 91.6
old 91.6
visuals 90.1
paper 86.7
image 86.2
dragon 85.9
antique 85.6
design 85.6
religion 84.9
symbol 83.5
monster 81.8
artistic 81.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

art 41.9
design 30.1
decoration 27.9
retro 25.4
pattern 24.6
heraldry 24.5
old 24.4
texture 22.2
vintage 21.5
graphic 21.2
knocker 21.1
decorative 20.9
style 20
decor 19.5
device 18.8
antique 18.6
ornate 18.3
ornament 18.1
floral 17.9
ancient 17.3
motif 17
wallpaper 16.9
grunge 16.2
religion 15.2
black 15
detail 14.5
drawing 14.1
sculpture 14.1
artistic 13.9
culture 13.7
symbol 13.5
element 13.2
religious 13.1
elegant 12.9
artwork 12.8
tattoo 12.5
creative 12.4
flower 12.3
silhouette 11.6
scroll 11.4
shape 11.3
architecture 10.9
leaf 10.9
line 10.3
painting 10.2
swirl 10.1
effect 10
traditional 10
gold 9.9
curve 9.6
curl 9.5
temple 9.5
oriental 9.4
paper 9.4
light 9.4
backdrop 9.1
color 8.9
mosaic 8.6
old fashioned 8.6
modern 8.4
church 8.3
fractal 8.3
stencil 8.3
tile 8.2
border 8.1
digital 8.1
material 8
dragon 7.9
royal 7.7
holy 7.7
ink 7.7
animal 7.7
statue 7.6
elegance 7.6
plant 7.6
dynamic 7.5
fashion 7.5
frame 7.5
classic 7.4

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Illustration 92.3
Art 89.3
Printmaking 72.6
Drawing 72.5
Visual arts 69.9
Font 68.6
Graphic design 67.6
Ink 67.4
Fictional character 58.6
Painting 51.9
Style 51

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

text 100
book 100
drawing 99.5
sketch 98.3
illustration 96.9
cartoon 95.5
painting 89.1
ink 87.3
art 71.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-38
Gender Male, 86%
Confused 2%
Calm 10.4%
Happy 1.7%
Sad 80.2%
Surprised 1.8%
Disgusted 0.8%
Angry 3.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a close up of a book 58.2%
close up of a book 51.8%
a close up of a book cover 51.7%

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

a photograph of a painting of a bird flying over a cloud -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-08

The image appears to be a Japanese woodblock print featuring a mythical creature, which resembles a dragon swirling amongst the clouds. It is characterized by a dramatic, fluid style with the dragon's form intermingling with the curling shapes of the clouds or smoke. The creature's body and tail are decorated with intricate patterns and swirls that evoke a sense of movement.

The colors are relatively muted, with shades of blue and green dominating the creature's body, which contrast with the touches of pink and red found within the clouds at the top left of the image. The background is a pale, off-white color that allows the details of the dragon and the clouds to stand out.

On the right side of the image, there are Japanese characters, suggesting that this is an artwork of significant cultural value or a work by a known artist that may be accompanied by a title, signature, or seals, which were commonly used to mark ownership or authorship in traditional Japanese art.

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) featuring a mythical creature, a shishi (often referred to as a guardian lion or Chinese lion). The shishi is depicted with a dynamic pose, showing movement and energy. It is characterized by its swirling mane and fur, bulbous eyes, and fierce expression. The creature holds a large, elaborate peony flower in its mouth, adding a delicate contrast to its otherwise powerful appearance. The artwork uses a combination of dark and light colors, with intricate detailing on the fur and floral elements. There are also Japanese inscriptions on the right side and some stamps or seals towards the bottom, indicating the artist or publisher.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a Japanese ukiyo-e style print or woodblock illustration. It depicts a fantastical, mythical creature with swirling, undulating forms and bold, expressive brushstrokes. The creature has a striking feathered or winged appearance, with the central body composed of intricate, curving patterns and shapes in shades of green and blue. The creature's head is rendered in a more abstract, dynamic style with dramatic, sweeping lines that suggest a fierce or powerful expression. The overall style and aesthetic are characteristic of traditional Japanese art, with the use of bold, gestural lines and a focus on the fluid, organic forms of the subject matter.

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

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a mythical lion-dog creature known as a shishi or foo dog. The creature is rendered in shades of green-grey with dramatic black swirling lines depicting its fur and mane. It appears to be chasing or playing with a blue butterfly or bird. The composition shows dynamic movement, with the creature's fur and smoke or clouds swirling dramatically in black ink at the top of the image. The style is characteristic of Edo period Japanese art, with bold lines and stylized forms. There are Japanese characters (likely the artist's signature and seal) visible in the bottom right corner. The overall feeling is both playful and powerful, capturing the supernatural nature of this mythological guardian beast.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, featuring a large, green, and blue creature with a long, flowing mane and tail. The creature has a large head with a long snout, sharp teeth, and glowing eyes. It appears to be running or jumping, with its front legs raised and its back legs bent.

The creature is surrounded by swirling patterns of wind, which are depicted in shades of gray and white. In the background, there are some faint, blue leaves and a pink flower. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and energy.

The print is signed in the bottom-right corner, but the signature is not legible. The image also includes several Japanese characters, which may be the title of the print or a description of the scene.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and intricate example of traditional Japanese art, with its bold colors, dynamic composition, and sense of movement and energy.

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring a fantastical creature, likely a Komainu or Shishi, which is a mythical lion-like creature often depicted in Japanese art and architecture. The creature is rendered in a dynamic pose, with its body twisted and contorted in a way that suggests movement and energy.

The creature's fur is depicted in shades of green and black, with swirling patterns that give the impression of texture and depth. Its eyes are large and expressive, and its mouth is open, revealing sharp teeth. The creature's claws are extended, and its tail is long and flowing, with a distinctive curl at the end.

In the background, there is a subtle floral pattern, which adds a touch of elegance and refinement to the overall design. The print is executed in a bold and expressive style, with thick lines and vibrant colors that give the image a sense of energy and vitality.

Overall, the image is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese art, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage and its unique aesthetic sensibilities. The use of bold colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the creature.

Amazon Nova

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

This image is a Japanese woodblock print by the artist Kuniyoshi Utagawa, depicting a mythical creature known as a Tengu. The Tengu is shown in a dynamic and powerful pose, with its long, flowing hair and beard blowing in the wind. The creature's body is covered in intricate patterns, and it has a fierce expression on its face. The background of the print is a soft, muted color, with a few Japanese characters visible on the right side of the image. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, capturing the spirit and power of the Tengu.

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

The image depicts a dragon, which is a mythical creature. It has a long body with a large head, a pair of horns, and a pair of eyes. The dragon's body is covered in scales, and it has a long tail. The dragon's head is adorned with a pair of horns, and its eyes are large and round. The dragon's body is covered in scales, and it has a long tail. The dragon is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its body coiled and its head raised. The dragon's scales are depicted in a swirling pattern, giving the impression of movement and energy. The dragon's eyes are large and round, and they are depicted as being wide open, giving the impression of alertness and intensity. The dragon's mouth is open, revealing sharp teeth, and its tongue is extended. The dragon's claws are sharp and pointed, and they are depicted as being extended towards the viewer. The dragon's tail is long and coiled, and it is depicted as being raised high in the air. The dragon's wings are large and powerful, and they are depicted as being spread wide. The dragon's body is covered in scales, and they are depicted as being shiny and reflective. The dragon's scales are depicted in a swirling pattern, giving the impression of movement and energy. The dragon's eyes are large and round, and they are depicted as being wide open, giving the impression of alertness and intensity. The dragon's mouth is open, revealing sharp teeth, and its tongue is extended. The dragon's claws are sharp and pointed, and they are depicted as being extended towards the viewer. The dragon's tail is long and coiled, and it is depicted as being raised high in the air. The dragon's wings are large and powerful, and they are depicted as being spread wide.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

The artwork presents a stylized, traditional Japanese woodblock print of a shishi lion-dog. The creature is depicted in a dynamic pose with its front paws raised, as if in mid-stride or ready to pounce. Its body is a light turquoise color overlaid with intricate patterns of swirling lines that suggest texture and movement.

The lion-dog's features are expressive and detailed, with prominent eyes, a snarling mouth revealing sharp teeth, and a luxuriant mane of dark, swirling fur that appears to cascade upwards. The fur continues along the spine and down the legs, adding to the creature's formidable appearance.

Above the lion-dog's head, there is a large, swirling mass of dark cloud-like forms, which adds to the overall sense of drama and dynamism. In the foreground, near the lion-dog's mouth, is a soft pink peony bloom with dark blue-green leaves. The flower offers a contrast in color and form to the more angular and dynamic representation of the creature.

In the lower right corner of the print, there are traditional Japanese calligraphic characters and seals, which are likely the artist's signature and the publisher's mark. The background of the print is a pale, off-white color, which serves to emphasize the colors and details of the lion-dog and the flower.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

This is a classic Japanese woodblock print depicting a stylized shishi, or lion-dog. The creature is rendered with bold lines and a limited color palette.

  • Subject: The central figure is the shishi, a mythical creature often seen in Japanese art and architecture. It is depicted with a fierce expression, sharp claws, and a flowing mane. Its body is a light teal-green color with spiral patterns and outlined with black. The mane is black and voluminous.
  • Composition: The shishi is shown in a dynamic pose, mid-stride, as if leaping forward. A large peony flower and leaves are near its face. The background is a plain, off-white color.
  • Style: The print has a clear woodblock style, with visible outlines and flat areas of color. The brushstrokes are deliberate and expressive.
  • Details: There is text and circular stamps to the right of the image. The flower is pale pink.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring a mythical creature that appears to be a dragon or a similar serpentine being. The creature is rendered in a dynamic, swirling form with intricate details, suggesting movement and power. The body of the creature is primarily greenish-blue, with darker shades used to highlight the contours and texture of its scales and fur. The head of the creature is detailed with fierce eyes and a flowing mane, adding to its mythical and intimidating appearance.

In the background, there are some colorful elements, including what appears to be a peach-colored cloud and blue leaves or foliage, which add contrast and depth to the composition. The overall style of the artwork is reminiscent of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints, characterized by its bold outlines, flat colors, and detailed patterns.

There are also some Japanese characters and a seal or signature in the lower right corner, indicating the artist's name and possibly the title or other relevant information about the print. The artwork captures the essence of Japanese mythology and folklore, often featuring such fantastical creatures.

Text analysis

Amazon

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