Human Generated Data

Title

Three Waka Poems from the Tale of Genji

Date

c. 1250-1300

People

Artist: Fujiwara Tameie, Japanese 1198 - 1275

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.397

Human Generated Data

Title

Three Waka Poems from the Tale of Genji

People

Artist: Fujiwara Tameie, Japanese 1198 - 1275

Date

c. 1250-1300

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.397

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-03

Text 99.5
Handwriting 75.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

retro 99.8
paper 99.7
old 99.6
antique 99.5
dirty 99.3
parchment 99.1
sepia pigment 98.9
page 98.8
manuscript 98.8
vintage 98.7
ancient 98.5
texture 98
obsolete 97.5
empty 97
handwriting 96.8
rough 96.6
desktop 96.2
design 94.9
no person 94.7
wear 94.6

Imagga
created on 2022-06-03

journal 57.8
grunge 45.1
old 42.5
texture 42.4
antique 41.1
aged 36.2
paper 34.5
vintage 33.9
retro 31.1
pattern 30.8
wallpaper 29.9
dirty 29.8
border 26.2
art 24.2
frame 23.5
design 23.1
page 20.4
rough 20.1
grungy 19.9
ancient 19.9
material 19.9
paint 19
canvas 19
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brown 18.4
stain 18.3
parchment 18.2
blank 18
damaged 17.2
wall 17.1
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stained 16.3
rusty 16.2
detail 16.1
sheet 16
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backdrop 15.7
floral 15.3
worn 15.3
artistic 14.8
empty 14.6
graphic 14.6
rust 14.5
manuscript 13.7
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decay 13.5
stucco 13.2
backgrounds 13
cotton 12.7
burnt 12.6
messy 12.6
decorative 12.5
drawing 12.2
text 12.2
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letter 11.9
aging 11.5
document 11.1
style 11.1
decoration 11
flower 10.8
element 10.8
color 10.6
book 10.2
leaf 10.1
arabesque 10
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close 9.7
edge 9.6
cardboard 9.6
age 9.5
card 9.3
space 9.3
cover 9.3
scratch 8.8
ragged 8.8
ant 8.7
textures 8.5
drops 8.5
drink 8.4
note 8.3
historic 8.3
artwork 8.2
lines 8.1
metal 8.1
water 8
structure 8
creative 7.9
menu 7.9
shabby 7.8
grime 7.8
mottled 7.8
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ink 7.7
detailed 7.7
spot 7.7
dirt 7.6
scroll 7.6
sign 7.5
metallic 7.4
history 7.2
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-03

Handwriting 90.7
Font 82.3
Writing 72
Paper 69.3
Paper product 65.4
Pattern 64.7
Illustration 61.8
Document 61.6
Letter 59.9
Art 56.5
Rectangle 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-03

handwriting 99.7
text 97.6
letter 87.4
ink 54.9
calligraphy 54.6
document 37.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 77.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-03

text visuals 84.6%
paintings art 15.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-03

diagram, text, letter 75.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a drawing of a letter.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a chinese painting of a woman with a long hair

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

a japanese scroll with writing on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image features a piece of Japanese calligraphy on aged paper. The text, written in flowing cursive-style characters, appears to be in traditional Japanese script. The strokes of the brush vary in thickness and fluidity, giving the writing an expressive and dynamic appearance. Behind the text, there is a faint illustration, possibly depicting a figure or a design rendered in a subtle and abstract manner. The paper is weathered, with visible discoloration, suggesting that the artwork is historical. The overall aesthetic combines refined script with subtle artistic embellishment, evoking a sense of traditional Japanese art and calligraphy traditions.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image is a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy. It features vertical lines of handwritten Japanese characters on aged, brownish paper. The calligraphy is done in a flowing, cursive style known as "sōsho" or grass script, characterized by its fluid and expressive strokes. Behind the text, there is a subtle background illustration depicting an abstract, organic form that resembles swirling waves or clouds. This element is very faint and does not overpower the calligraphy. The artwork conveys a sense of elegance and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be an East Asian calligraphic work, likely from Japan or China. It features intricate brushstrokes and characters arranged in a vertical format on a beige background. The characters seem to be written in a flowing, expressive style, suggesting the work may be a poem or other literary text. The overall aesthetic conveys a sense of artistic elegance and cultural tradition.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows an old manuscript or document written in an Asian script, likely Japanese or Chinese calligraphy. The text is written vertically in black ink on aged, yellowed paper that has some creases and wear. The calligraphic strokes vary in thickness and have an artistic, flowing style. Without being able to read the language, the exact content is unclear, but the handwriting appears to be done with a brush in a traditional East Asian manner, giving it an antique look and feel.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This appears to be a traditional Japanese calligraphy piece, likely written in cursive hiragana script. The text is arranged vertically in columns reading from right to left, as is traditional in Japanese writing. The calligraphy is executed in black ink on what appears to be aged paper or parchment with a beige or light brown tone. The brushwork shows varying thickness and fluidity in the strokes, demonstrating the characteristic style of Japanese calligraphic art. The paper shows some signs of age with slight discoloration and possible water marks or staining, suggesting this might be a historical document or artistic piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image presents a piece of aged paper featuring Japanese calligraphy, characterized by its light brown color and visible signs of aging, including creases and discoloration. The paper's texture is rough and uneven, with a subtle sheen that suggests it has been handled extensively.

The calligraphy itself is written in black ink and appears to be a traditional Japanese script, possibly from the Edo period (1603-1868). The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, with varying line widths and angles that give the impression of movement and energy. The text is arranged in vertical columns, with each column containing several lines of writing.

The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and refinement, with the aged paper and traditional calligraphy evoking a sense of history and cultural heritage. The image may be intended to convey a sense of tradition, respect, and appreciation for the art of Japanese calligraphy.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy written on it. The calligraphy is written in black ink and appears to be a poem or passage from a larger work. The text is written in a vertical format, with each line of text extending from top to bottom. The calligraphy is intricate and features many flourishes and decorative elements.

The background of the image is a light brown color, which suggests that the paper may be aged or worn. There are also some faint marks and stains visible on the surface of the paper, which could indicate that it has been handled or stored improperly at some point.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful example of traditional Japanese calligraphy, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a page from an old book with Japanese calligraphy. The text is written in vertical columns, with each column containing several lines of characters. The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, with some characters overlapping and blending into each other. The background of the page is a light brown color, and there are some small dots and smudges on the paper, indicating its age. The text appears to be a poem or a literary work, with the characters arranged in a visually appealing and artistic manner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a piece of artwork on a beige-colored paper. It features calligraphy written in black ink. The calligraphy is in vertical lines, with each line containing several characters. The characters are written in a traditional style, with flowing strokes and varying thicknesses, indicating a skilled hand. The calligraphy appears to be in a language that uses characters, possibly Japanese or Chinese. The background of the paper is plain, allowing the calligraphy to stand out prominently.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a vertical composition featuring Japanese calligraphy on aged, beige paper. The calligraphy is written in black ink, with a calligraphic style known as cursive script. The writing flows down the page, with each character intricately rendered.

A faint, abstract design that looks like a form of marbled effect or water-like patterns can be seen near the center of the image, slightly behind and between the writing. The aged quality of the paper gives the artwork a vintage feel. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and cultural richness, with the aesthetic qualities of traditional Japanese art.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a section of aged, likely hand-made paper, covered with intricate, flowing calligraphy in dark ink. The writing appears to be in a classical East Asian script, with delicate lines and sweeping curves creating an elegant visual rhythm. The strokes vary in thickness and pressure, suggesting skill and artistry.

There is a faded, marbled pattern visible underneath the text. The paper has some discoloration due to age.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The text is written in a vertical format, which is common in classical Japanese writing. The calligraphy appears to be written in a cursive style, likely using a brush and ink on a paper medium. The characters are elegantly executed with varying thicknesses of strokes, showcasing the artist's skill and control over the brush.

The paper has an aged, yellowish tint, suggesting it might be an old document or a piece created to resemble an antique style. There are faint, ghostly images of what appear to be human figures in the background, adding an artistic and perhaps symbolic element to the calligraphy.

The overall composition is balanced, with the text evenly spaced across the page. The combination of the calligraphy and the background images creates a visually intriguing piece that blends literary art with pictorial elements.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image shows a piece of paper with handwritten text in what appears to be Japanese calligraphy. The script is written in a vertical orientation, typically read from top to bottom in columns. The characters are written in cursive and are quite fluid, suggesting they might be written in a style such as "shodo" (calligraphy). The paper has a slightly aged appearance, with some smudges and a textured surface, giving it an antique look. The handwriting is neat but has a flowing, almost artistic quality to it. The text is black, making it stand out against the off-white, slightly weathered background of the paper. The overall impression is one of traditional, artistic calligraphy.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image is a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy, specifically in the style of sōsho (草書), which is a form of cursive writing. The characters are written in vertical columns, starting from the right and moving to the left. The writing is highly stylized and abstract, with many strokes flowing together and some characters appearing to merge into one another. This style is known for its fluidity and expressiveness, often used in poetry and other forms of literary expression. The background appears to be a light-colored paper with some subtle texture, possibly indicating age or the type of paper used. There are also faint gray markings or stains in the background, which may be deliberate artistic elements or the result of aging.

Text analysis

Google

بات الرعونة ف با یک شه سكر كتب لل مسلم أن من الحدث سالم بد شده و ان کا مهر با من بال اسمن شک مردم ما سعيدان ـــــــــ
بات
الرعونة
ف
با
یک
شه
سكر
كتب
لل
مسلم
أن
من
الحدث
سالم
بد
شده
و
ان
کا
مهر
بال
اسمن
شک
مردم
ما
سعيدان
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