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Human Generated Data

Title

Cuckoo (hototogisu) Flying in Rain

Date

Edo period, c. 1832

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重, Japanese 1797 - 1858

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1916.521

Human Generated Data

Title

Cuckoo (hototogisu) Flying in Rain

People

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重, Japanese 1797 - 1858

Date

Edo period, c. 1832

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1916.521

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-11

Animal 98.1
Drawing 95.9
Art 95.9
Sketch 93.1
Plant 64.7
Flower 61.5
Blossom 61.5
Text 59.1
Spire 56.2
Building 56.2
Architecture 56.2
Tower 56.2
Steeple 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

no person 99.5
paper 98.5
retro 97.4
antique 95.5
one 93.8
art 92.9
nature 91.4
vintage 90
artistic 89.8
wood 88.8
painting 87.2
dirty 86.8
bird 86.6
people 86.2
old 86.2
parchment 85.3
two 83.2
sepia 81.3
sepia pigment 78.9
wear 77.3

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

insect 49.6
arthropod 37.7
ant 35.1
old 26.5
texture 22.9
antique 20.8
vintage 19.8
paper 19.7
grunge 19.6
invertebrate 17.2
aged 16.3
dirty 16.3
rough 15.5
design 14.1
retro 13.9
ancient 13.8
spider web 13.7
page 13
pattern 13
mosquito 12.6
frame 12.5
wallpaper 12.2
structure 12.2
leaf 11.7
material 11.6
spider 11.5
worn 11.4
black 11.4
wall 11.3
tree 10.9
close 10.8
damaged 10.5
grungy 10.4
style 10.4
floral 10.2
drawing 9.9
surface 9.7
textured 9.6
forest 9.6
web 9.5
space 9.3
flower 9.2
art 9.1
arachnid 9.1
detail 8.8
grime 8.8
closeup 8.7
graphic 8.7
rust 8.7
obsolete 8.6
line 8.6
grain 8.3
sketch 8.3
effect 8.2
window screen 8
text 7.9
architecture 7.8
protective covering 7.7
blank 7.7
stain 7.7
cockroach 7.6
old fashioned 7.6
weathered 7.6
canvas 7.6
plant 7.5
silhouette 7.4
backdrop 7.4
brown 7.4
natural 7.4
paint 7.2
color 7.2
dragonfly 7.2
travel 7

Google
created on 2022-06-11

Plant 93
Twig 82.1
Bird 81.8
Font 73.1
Art 73
Tree 71
Monochrome photography 69.4
Paper 65
Paper product 64
Monochrome 59.4
Slope 59.2
Rectangle 58.4
Wood 58.2
Illustration 57.7
Pattern 56.7
Visual arts 56.4
Newspaper 54.7
Drawing 52.9
Perching bird 52.5
Songbird 51.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-11

drawing 99.6
sketch 99.1
text 98.2
child art 92.9
painting 88
bird 87.2
handwriting 81.3
cartoon 69
illustration 54.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Tree
Bird

AWS Rekognition

Bird 98.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

paintings art 86.6%
streetview architecture 11.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-11

a cat sitting on top of a building 28.8%
a cat sitting in front of a building 26.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a bird flying over a tree with a bird

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

a black and white drawing of a bird flying over a tree

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-19

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. It features a bird in flight captured in a dynamic pose, angled downward with wings spread. The bird is set against a background of streaked lines suggesting movement or rain, creating a sense of motion and urgency.

Below the bird, there are some calligraphic characters, which could be a poem or artist's signature. In the lower part of the print, there are dark, detailed silhouettes of tree branches with leaves, providing a contrasting strong foundation to the composition.

Overall, the artwork balances simplicity and detail, characteristic of Japanese woodblock prints, and evokes a serene yet dynamic natural scene.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-19

This is a monochrome image of a traditional Japanese woodblock print. In the upper part of the image, there is a depiction of a bird in flight, seemingly a swallow, with its wings angled upwards and its tail feathers fanned out. The bird is positioned against a background featuring diagonal parallel lines that give the impression of rain.

Below the bird, we can observe a landscaped scene with what appears to be a row of trees or bushes, suggesting the bird is flying over a garden or a natural setting. The trees are detailed with stylized leaves and branches, typical of Japanese woodblock print aesthetics.

On the right, there is some Japanese text in vertical script, probably indicating the title of the piece, the artist's name or other relevant information, and also a seal or stamp which could be the artist's signature or mark. At the very bottom right corner, there is additional text in English that seems to have been added later, possibly by a collector or a museum.

The print exhibits the grace and subtlety of line characteristic of the ukiyo-e genre, an art form that flourished in Japan during the Edo period. The scene captures the beauty of nature and movement, a theme commonly explored in these prints.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-19

This is a Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) depicting a bird flying in heavy rain. The composition is vertical, with diagonal rain lines cutting across the image from top right to bottom left. In the upper portion, a bird is shown in mid-flight, appearing to battle against the rain and wind. The bottom portion shows dark silhouettes of trees or foliage. There are Japanese characters visible in the print, likely the artist's signature and possibly a poem or title. The overall mood is dramatic and dynamic, with the stark contrast between the bird, the rain lines, and the dark vegetation creating a powerful sense of movement and weather conditions. This style is characteristic of Japanese art from the Edo period, with its bold use of space and natural elements.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-19

The black and white image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a bird perched on a tree branch during a rain shower. The bird appears to be a sparrow or similar small bird, rendered in fine lines and shading. It is looking up towards the top of the frame, as diagonal lines representing heavy rainfall pour down around it. The branch the bird sits on extends diagonally across the frame, with some leaves or foliage visible. Japanese characters are written vertically along the right side of the image. The overall composition expertly captures the movement and atmosphere of the rainy scene in the distinctive style of Japanese woodblock prints.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-19

This image appears to be a black and white illustration or print depicting a scene of nature. The central focus is a bird in flight, likely a hawk or falcon, soaring through a stormy sky filled with rain or snow. The bird is shown in silhouette against a background of dark, swirling lines that suggest strong wind or precipitation. In the foreground, there is a landscape of trees or foliage rendered in dark, abstract shapes. The overall style and composition suggest a traditional Japanese or East Asian artistic aesthetic.

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

This appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print or ink painting. It shows a bird in flight during what seems to be a rainstorm, with diagonal lines representing heavy rain streaking across the image. In the lower right corner, there is a dark mass of foliage or trees rendered in black ink. The composition is dramatic, with the bird positioned in the upper portion of the image, appearing to fly against the rain. There are also some Japanese characters or calligraphy visible in the image. The overall style is minimalist and evocative, characteristic of Japanese art, with strong use of negative space and bold contrasts between light and dark elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a black and white print of a bird in flight, set against a backdrop of trees and diagonal lines. The bird is positioned at the top of the image, with its wings spread wide as it soars through the air. Below the bird, a cluster of trees is visible, accompanied by several diagonal lines that extend from the top to the bottom of the image.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, a small logo or watermark is visible, although it is not legible. The background of the image is a plain white color, which provides a clean and neutral contrast to the detailed print of the bird and trees.

Overall, the image appears to be a piece of artwork or a print from a book or magazine, possibly created in the early 20th century based on the style and quality of the print. The image's focus on nature and the use of simple yet effective composition make it a visually appealing and thought-provoking piece.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a bird in flight, with Japanese characters and trees in the background. The bird is depicted in mid-air, with its wings spread wide and its beak open as if it is singing or calling out. The bird's body is rendered in a detailed and realistic manner, with visible feathers and a distinctive shape.

In the background, there are several Japanese characters written in a flowing script. These characters appear to be a poem or a message, but their exact meaning is unclear without further context. Below the bird, there are some trees or bushes depicted in a stylized manner. The trees have dark, leafy branches that stretch up towards the bird, creating a sense of movement and energy in the image.

Overall, the image suggests a sense of freedom and joy, with the bird soaring through the air and the trees reaching up towards it. The use of Japanese characters adds an element of cultural significance and mystery to the image, inviting the viewer to ponder its meaning and significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image features a monochromatic woodblock print of a bird flying through the rain. The bird is depicted with its wings spread wide, as if it is soaring through the air. The rain is shown as a series of diagonal lines, creating a sense of motion and energy. The bird's body is positioned in the center of the image, with the rain falling around it. The background is a simple, flat color, with no other details or distractions. The image has a sense of movement and dynamism, with the bird appearing to be in motion and the rain creating a sense of chaos and energy. The use of black and white adds to the dramatic effect of the image.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a bird flying in the rain. The bird is flying in the middle of the image, and it is looking down. The bird has a long beak and a long tail. The rain is falling from the sky, and the raindrops are falling on the bird and the trees. The trees are on the right side of the image, and they are blurry.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

The image is an oblong black and white woodblock print or reproduction, depicting a scene in the rain.

At the top, a bird with a dark head, light body, and black tail feathers is in mid-flight, angled slightly downward and to the right. Diagonal lines suggest heavy rain, slanting across the composition.

Japanese characters or calligraphy are inscribed between the bird and a pine tree which occupies the bottom right corner of the composition. The pine tree has thick, dark foliage.

At the bottom left, more Japanese characters are aligned vertically. The background appears to be a gradient, darkening towards the top.

The print is on a strip of paper or material that is significantly longer than it is wide.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

This is a Japanese woodblock print, likely from the ukiyo-e tradition. It depicts a dramatic scene of rain and a bird in flight.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Subject: A bird is depicted flying downwards in a diagonal path, seemingly caught in a heavy rainstorm. The bird has its beak open.
  • Weather: Strong diagonal lines represent the falling rain, emphasizing the intensity of the weather.
  • Landscape: At the bottom, there is a stylized depiction of a tree with dark, dense foliage.
  • Composition: The print is vertical and elongated, which is common in Japanese woodblock prints. The diagonal rain and the bird's movement create a dynamic composition.
  • Calligraphy: There are also Japanese characters (calligraphy) incorporated, adding text to the image. It could be poetry or the title of the image.
  • Color Scheme: The image is primarily black and white/grayscale, which gives it a stark and striking appearance.

It's likely this is a print by a master, and the style is consistent with traditional Japanese art.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This is a black and white print of a traditional Japanese woodblock art piece. The image depicts a bird, likely a hawk or falcon, in flight against a background of diagonal lines, which may represent rain or wind. The bird is shown with its wings spread and its body tilted downward, suggesting it is swooping or diving.

Below the bird, there is a landscape with trees and what appears to be a faint outline of a tower or pagoda in the distance. The trees are detailed with dense foliage, and the scene conveys a sense of movement and atmosphere.

There are also some Japanese characters in the middle of the image, which might be a title, a signature, or a poetic inscription related to the scene. The overall composition and style suggest that this is a work from the ukiyo-e tradition, a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

The image is a black and white woodblock print that appears to be Japanese in style. It features a bird in flight with outstretched wings, soaring diagonally across a background that suggests either a rainy or stormy sky, as indicated by the diagonal lines that resemble rain or wind streaks. Below the bird, there is a dark, stylized tree or bush, adding to the overall composition. The print is vertically oriented, and there are Japanese characters in the lower left section, which are likely the artist's signature or a poetic inscription related to the artwork. The overall aesthetic is serene yet dynamic, capturing a moment of flight against a dramatic backdrop.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image is a traditional Japanese ink painting, likely from the Edo period. It depicts a bird in flight, possibly a crow or a similar species, captured mid-movement against a background of diagonal lines that suggest rain or wind. The bird is detailed with fine brushstrokes, showcasing its feathers and form. Below the bird, there is a cluster of dark, densely drawn trees, which could represent a forest or a group of pine trees. The painting includes Japanese calligraphy, which appears to be a poem or a signature, and there are two seals or stamps, likely indicating the artist and possibly the date or a dedication. The overall composition is simple yet dynamic, capturing the essence of nature and movement.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

100 F. M. ROSS C I le 5
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