Human Generated Data

Title

Two Poems on the Subject of the Moon, Man'yōshū, Book 7

Date

Kamakura period, circa 1250

People

Artist: Fujiwara no Yoshitsune, Japanese 1169 - 1206

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.389

Human Generated Data

Title

Two Poems on the Subject of the Moon, Man'yōshū, Book 7

People

Artist: Fujiwara no Yoshitsune, Japanese 1169 - 1206

Date

Kamakura period, circa 1250

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.389

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Text 99.8
Handwriting 95.6
Calligraphy 94.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

calligraphy 99.9
paper 99.4
antique 98.7
ancient 98.7
ink 98.6
art 98.4
retro 98.1
vintage 98
texture 97.9
manuscript 97.9
page 97.7
text 97.6
old 97.2
writing 96.5
pattern 96.1
handwriting 96
letter 95.3
document 94.5
no person 94.4
traditional 93.5

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

journal 100
old 48.1
antique 45.6
paper 39.3
vintage 36.6
map 35.8
menu 30.9
sepia 28.2
text 28
texture 27.8
grunge 27.3
retro 25.4
aged 25.4
page 25.1
fare 24.9
wallpaper 23
travel 20.5
atlas 20
letter 19.3
geography 19.3
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parchment 18.3
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book 17.7
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manuscript 16.7
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city 15.8
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art 15.6
continent 15.6
navigation 15.4
border 15.4
road 15.4
capital 15.2
nation 15.2
world 15.1
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expedition 14.8
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discovery 14.6
representation 14.6
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country 14.1
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pattern 13.7
tour 13.6
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backdrop 13.2
write 13.2
written 12.8
food 12.6
state 12.5
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envelope 12
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sand 11.4
word 11.3
writing 11.3
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ink 10.6
artistic 10.4
beach 10.1
history 9.9
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stain 9.6
message 9.1
close 9.1
ocean 9.1
rough 9.1
music 9
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symbol 8.8
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vacation 8.2
style 8.2
education 7.8
space 7.8
stained 7.7
floral 7.7
worn 7.6
sketch 7.3
material 7.2

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Text 95.1
Font 80.4
Calligraphy 69.1
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

text 100
handwriting 99.9
whiteboard 97.6
letter 94.4
calligraphy 79.8

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 81%
text visuals 18.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a close up of text on a whiteboard 74.7%
a close up of a whiteboard 72.5%
close up of text on a whiteboard 72.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a chinese writing on a piece of paper with writing on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

The image is of antique Japanese calligraphy on a faded parchment or paper. It contains delicate brush strokes, written in kanji and hiragana characters. There is an orderly arrangement of vertical text columns, showcasing a traditional style of Japanese poem or passage. The calligraphy includes variations in brush pressure, resulting in bold and light strokes for aesthetic emphasis. Some red annotations or markings appear amidst the black ink characters, likely intended for interpretative or decorative purposes. The background has an aged appearance, with a beige tone and subtle texture. This image suggests a formal or literary content, possibly a historical poem or writing.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image features a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on a scroll or a piece of ancient paper. The writing is in black ink, with a few characters or annotations in red. The script style is fluid and artistic, typical of Japanese calligraphy. The characters are Kanji with some Hiragana, and they are arranged in vertical columns, which is customary in traditional Japanese writing. The paper has a beige or tan color, indicative of its age or the type of material used. The artwork conveys a sense of elegance and cultural heritage associated with Japanese calligraphy practices.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

This image appears to be a handwritten text in an East Asian script, likely Chinese or Japanese. The text is written vertically and appears to be a poem or other literary work. The paper has an aged, vintage appearance, suggesting this is an old document. Without being able to identify any individuals, the image conveys a sense of historical significance and cultural richness through its calligraphic style and content.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a page of old Chinese or Japanese calligraphy written vertically in black ink on tan paper. The calligraphy appears to be in a cursive style with flowing brush strokes. The characters are spaced out evenly down the page. The paper has an aged, antique look with some discoloration and texture visible. Without being able to read the specific language and characters, the overall impression is of an artistic and elegantly written text, likely of some significance given the care taken in the calligraphy and the aged appearance of the document.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This image shows traditional Japanese calligraphy written vertically on what appears to be aged paper or parchment with a brownish tone. The text is written in black ink with some small red marks or seals visible. The calligraphy appears to be in a cursive style, with flowing, artistic strokes characteristic of Japanese writing. The characters are arranged in vertical columns reading from right to left, as is traditional in Japanese writing. The paper has a slightly textured, aged appearance that gives it a historical or traditional feel.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy, characterized by the use of black ink on a beige background. The text is written in a vertical column, with each line flowing into the next, creating a sense of continuity and fluidity.

The calligraphy itself is notable for its elegance and simplicity, with clean lines and precise strokes that convey a sense of refinement and sophistication. The text appears to be written in a traditional Japanese script, possibly a variation of the Kanji or Hiragana characters.

The beige background provides a subtle contrast to the dark ink, allowing the text to take center stage and drawing the viewer's attention to the intricate details of the calligraphy. Overall, the image exudes a sense of serenity and cultural heritage, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a piece of calligraphy written in Chinese characters on a beige background. The text is written in black ink, with some red accents throughout. The calligraphy is written in a vertical column, with the characters flowing from top to bottom.

The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark ink used for the calligraphy. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the image may be a work of art or a cultural artifact.

It's worth noting that the image appears to be a scan or photograph of an original piece of calligraphy, rather than a digital creation. The texture of the paper and the slight imperfections in the ink suggest that the image is a reproduction of a physical object.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image appears to be a piece of paper or parchment with writing on it. The writing is in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese, and is written in a calligraphic or artistic style. The text is arranged in two vertical columns, with the left column containing more characters than the right column. The paper has a warm, brownish-yellow color, suggesting it may be an old or antique document. The writing is done in black ink, with some characters appearing slightly faded or worn, adding to the aged appearance of the document. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history, culture, and artistic expression through the intricate calligraphy.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a traditional East Asian calligraphy piece, likely Chinese or Japanese, on a beige or light brown paper background. The calligraphy is written in black ink and features two vertical columns of text. The characters are neatly arranged in a formal script, indicative of classical Chinese or Japanese calligraphy. The text appears to be a poem or prose, with characters flowing gracefully from top to bottom. The paper shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and wear, which adds to the historical and cultural value of the piece. The calligraphy style is elegant and precise, reflecting the skill and artistry of the calligrapher.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The image shows a page of Japanese calligraphy written in black ink on a textured beige paper. The text is written vertically in columns, with traditional Japanese characters and some phonetic Japanese (Katakana). There are some small red seals or markings present near the lower left corner. The calligraphy style appears artistic and expressive, possibly from a traditional art form. The page has a slightly aged appearance, and some characters are connected fluidly, giving the writing a sense of motion.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image presents a piece of calligraphy written in Japanese. The ink used is black, and the script style seems to be a blend of traditional and possibly cursive elements, common in East Asian art. The paper has a slight tan color, indicative of age and traditional materials.

Content Breakdown:

  • Text: The main element is the handwritten text. Without knowledge of Japanese, it is difficult to understand the precise content, but one can infer the text is likely a poem, short story or a philosophical quote
  • Artistic Elements: The strokes are executed with care. The varying thickness of the lines and the overall composition give the writing a dynamic visual rhythm.
  • Condition: The paper's tone suggests that this is an older piece, giving it an air of authenticity and history.

If you want I can attempt to interpret some of the text.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The text is written in vertical columns, which is typical for classical Japanese writing. The characters are written in black ink on a light brown or beige paper, giving it an aged and traditional appearance. The calligraphy appears to be done in a semi-cursive or cursive style, which is evident from the flowing and connected strokes of the characters.

The content of the text is written in classical Japanese, which might include kanji (Chinese characters) and some kana (Japanese syllabic scripts). The writing style and the layout suggest that this could be a historical document, a poem, or a letter from an earlier period in Japanese history. The paper shows signs of aging, with slight discoloration and some red annotations, which could be corrections or emphasis marks.

Overall, the image captures the elegance and artistry of traditional Japanese calligraphy, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the written word in Japan.

Text analysis

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Google

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