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Title

Two Looms

Date

19th century

People

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Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.974

Human Generated Data

Title

Two Looms

Date

19th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.974

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Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Drawing 95.5
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Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

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Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

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Google
created on 2019-07-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Stairs
Furniture

Clarifai

Stairs 57%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

paintings art 96.1%
text visuals 3.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a close up of a map 73.4%
a drawing of a map 52.5%
close up of a map 52.4%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-03

a drawing of a machine with a wooden frame and a wooden table

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a drawing of a machine that is being worked on

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-10

The image shows a technical drawing or illustration of an ancient machine. It appears to be a diagram of a mechanical loom used for weaving textiles, although without more context, the specific function and origin of the mechanism are not certain. The drawing is depicted with an east Asian aesthetic, likely Chinese, given the style of the characters and the engineering design.

The machine features a series of mechanical elements, including a rectangular framework with multiple beams and supports, a hanging weight that probably functions as part of a pulley system, and a large, flat surface with parallel lines which could suggest thread guidance for the loom. Additionally, there is a separate structure to the right that seems to be associated with the main machine, possibly related to thread spooling or tensioning.

The labels with characters indicate that there is an explanation of the different parts of the machine or instructions on how to use it. The exact meaning of these inscriptions would require knowledge of the language and script presented. Overall, the drawing showcases historical engineering and serves as an artifact reflecting the technological advancements of the period it represents.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-10

This image is a detailed illustration of a traditional Japanese textile loom used in the weaving process. The drawing appears to be from historical documentation, showing various parts and mechanisms of the loom. There are Japanese characters written on the drawing, likely providing labels or notes about the loom and its components.

Key features include:

  • A large horizontal frame which forms the base of the loom.
  • Vertical frames supporting the weaving process.
  • Various wooden bars and rods that are part of the loom's structure.
  • A finely detailed woven section indicating how the threads are fed through the loom.
  • An additional, separate structure on the right side of the image that appears to be related to the loom or possibly a depiction of a tool or component used in the weaving process.

The accuracy and intricacy of the illustration suggest careful attention to the mechanical and functional aspects of the loom, possibly for educational or instructional purposes.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-10

This image appears to be an illustration or technical drawing of some kind of wooden structure or mechanical device. It shows a complex arrangement of wooden beams, levers, pulleys, and other components that seem to be part of some kind of machine or apparatus. The drawing style suggests this may be a historical or traditional Japanese illustration. While I can't identify any specific individuals, the image depicts various elements of what appears to be an intricate mechanical or woodworking device.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-10

This appears to be a historical Japanese technical drawing or illustration showing what looks like a textile loom or weaving apparatus. The image has Japanese characters in the top left corner and depicts a wooden frame structure with various mechanical components. The drawing shows the device from a slightly elevated angle, allowing viewers to see both the horizontal base structure and the vertical frame elements. On the right side of the image, there appears to be some additional equipment or machinery components shown separately. The illustration style is characteristic of traditional Japanese technical documents, with clean lines and careful attention to structural details. The drawing seems to be done in ink on paper, with a sepia or aged appearance typical of historical documents.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This appears to be a historical Japanese technical drawing or illustration showing what looks like a traditional weaving loom. The image is rendered in a sepia or brownish tone and includes Japanese characters at the top. The drawing shows detailed construction of the wooden frame and mechanisms of the loom, with various components like beams, supports, and what appears to be threading elements. On the right side of the image, there's a separate smaller structure that might be related to the weaving process, possibly for preparing or storing materials. The illustration style is characteristic of traditional Japanese technical documents, with clear lines and careful attention to structural details.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-10

The image depicts a traditional Chinese loom, showcasing its intricate design and functionality. The loom is constructed from wood, with a rectangular frame and a series of strings that are used to weave fabric. The loom features a shuttle that moves back and forth between the strings, carrying the weft yarn and creating the fabric.

In the background, there is a small table with a bowl on it, which appears to be a tool used for measuring or mixing the yarn. The overall design of the loom suggests that it is a traditional Chinese loom, used for weaving silk or other fabrics.

The image provides a detailed view of the loom's components and how they work together to create fabric. It also highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into building this traditional Chinese loom.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-10

The image depicts a traditional Japanese-style loom, showcasing its intricate design and functionality. The loom is crafted from wood, featuring a rectangular frame with a flat surface and a series of vertical posts that support the warp threads. A horizontal beam runs along the top of the loom, providing additional stability and serving as a guide for the weft threads.

In the foreground, a shuttlecock is visible, suspended from a string attached to the loom's frame. This shuttlecock is used to pass the weft thread through the warp threads, creating the fabric's pattern and texture. The loom's surface is covered with a layer of fabric, which appears to be partially woven, indicating that the weaving process is underway.

To the right of the loom, a small stool or seat is positioned, likely used by the weaver to sit while operating the loom. The background of the image features a plain white wall, which helps to focus attention on the loom and its components.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of a traditional Japanese-style loom, highlighting its unique design and functionality. The presence of the shuttlecock and partially woven fabric suggests that the loom is in use, and the image may be intended to illustrate the weaving process or showcase the craftsmanship involved in creating traditional Japanese textiles.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image depicts an intricate illustration of an ancient Japanese loom, known as the "Kato-ki" loom. The loom is depicted in a detailed, black-and-white sketch, showcasing its complex structure and components. The loom features a large, rectangular frame with multiple sections, including a warp beam, a heddle frame, and a batten. The warp beam is positioned at the top of the loom, holding the warp threads taut. The heddle frame, located below the warp beam, contains individual heddles that lift the warp threads to create the necessary spaces for the weft threads to pass through. The batten, situated at the bottom of the loom, is used to push the weft threads tightly into the fabric. Additionally, the illustration includes various mechanical components, such as pulleys and levers, which are essential for the operation of the loom. The loom is positioned on a sturdy wooden platform, and the overall design suggests a highly efficient and well-engineered textile production tool. The illustration also includes Japanese text, which likely provides information about the loom's construction and usage.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image shows a vintage, antique-looking drawing of a machine, which appears to be a textile loom. The loom is constructed from wood and has a complex structure with various components, including a wooden frame, a large roller, and a series of wooden bars and beams. The loom is designed to weave fabric by interlacing threads, and it appears to be a manual, hand-operated machine. The drawing is in black and white, and it has a vintage, antique appearance.

Google Gemini

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

The image appears to be a drawing or print of a historical textile manufacturing process, possibly from East Asia, judging by the style and the presence of what looks like Japanese or Chinese characters.

The main subject of the image is a complex loom. This loom is constructed of wooden frames and beams, with various components necessary for weaving. The loom has a set of vertical frames supporting a structure that holds the warp threads. There is a mechanism on top that seems to control the movement of the threads. A horizontal platform extends from the base of the loom, where the woven fabric is stretched out.

To the upper right of the loom, there is another smaller apparatus with a rotating wheel, which looks like a spinning device for yarn. Adjacent to this spinning device, there's what seems to be a stove or kiln with a platform, possibly for heating or treating materials involved in the weaving process. There's also a round, possibly wooden, stool next to the kiln.

On the left side of the image, there are vertical lines of characters that suggest a caption or title providing context to the scene.

Overall, the image seems to be a technical illustration or historical document showcasing traditional textile manufacturing techniques. The style is reminiscent of old woodblock prints or ink drawings, with a focus on clear lines and details for instructional purposes.

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

The image is a detailed drawing of traditional textile machinery, likely from an East Asian context. The primary focus is on a large loom, with a complex framework of wooden beams and supporting structures.

To the right and slightly above the loom, there appears to be another piece of machinery, likely used in the process, as well as a small vessel or storage for materials. The style of the drawing is characteristic of older woodcuts or similar printmaking techniques, with fine lines and hatching used to create shading and detail. The script in the upper left corner and right corner is in Asian languages (likely Japanese or Chinese), and seems to be used for labeling or context.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a detailed illustration of a traditional loom, which is a device used for weaving cloth. The loom in the image appears to be a type of drawloom, characterized by its complex structure and the use of multiple heddles and harnesses to control the warp threads.

Here are some key components and features visible in the illustration:

  1. Frame Structure: The loom has a sturdy wooden frame that supports the various components. The frame includes vertical and horizontal beams that provide stability.

  2. Warp Beam: At the back of the loom, there is a cylindrical beam around which the warp threads are wound. This beam is essential for maintaining tension in the warp threads during the weaving process.

  3. Heddles and Harnesses: The loom features multiple heddles and harnesses, which are used to lift and separate the warp threads to create a shed (the space through which the weft thread is passed). This mechanism allows for the creation of intricate patterns in the woven fabric.

  4. Reed and Beater: The reed is a comb-like structure that is used to push the weft thread into place after it has been passed through the shed. The beater is the part of the loom that holds the reed and is used to compact the weft threads, ensuring a tight weave.

  5. Shuttle: Although not clearly visible in this image, a shuttle would typically be used to carry the weft thread back and forth through the shed.

  6. Treadles: At the bottom of the loom, there are treadles (pedals) that the weaver uses to control the heddles and harnesses. By pressing different combinations of treadles, the weaver can create various patterns in the fabric.

  7. Bench: In front of the loom, there is a bench where the weaver would sit while operating the loom.

  8. Additional Components: The illustration also includes a smaller diagram in the upper right corner, showing a different view or component of the loom, possibly a detailed view of the heddles or another part of the mechanism.

This type of loom was commonly used in traditional textile production, particularly in East Asian cultures, and allowed for the creation of complex and intricate fabric designs.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image is a detailed illustration of a traditional handloom, likely used for weaving fabric. The drawing is in a style reminiscent of ancient or historical Japanese woodblock prints. The loom is depicted in a side view, showing its intricate components.

Key features of the loom include:

  1. Thread Guides: There are horizontal bars that hold threads, which are used to guide the warp threads, which are the threads that run lengthwise through the loom.
  2. Vertical Bars: These vertical bars are part of the mechanism that holds the warp threads in place.
  3. Reed: A reed is visible, which is used to separate the warp threads and create the spaces for the weft threads to pass through.
  4. Bobbin: A spool of thread is shown at the top, which is used for the weft threads.
  5. Bobbin Winder: There appears to be a mechanism for winding the thread onto the bobbin, which is essential for the weaving process.
  6. Beating Mechanism: The part on the right side where the threads are being pulled and pushed seems to be part of the beating mechanism, which compresses the weft threads as they are woven into the warp threads.

The drawing also includes labels in Japanese, which likely describe the different parts of the loom, providing insight into its functionality and construction.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image is a detailed illustration of a traditional weaving loom, likely from East Asia, given the style of the characters in the text. The loom is depicted from a side angle, showing various parts of its mechanism.

  1. Frame and Structure: The loom has a sturdy wooden frame with upright beams and crossbeams, which provide support and tension for the threads. The structure is designed to keep the weaving process stable and efficient.

  2. Warps and Wefts: The warps (vertical threads) are stretched across the loom, held taut by the frame. The wefts (horizontal threads) are woven through the warps using a shuttle, which is not visible in this image but is implied by the design.

  3. Heddle System: There is a heddle system visible, which consists of a series of strings or wires that are attached to the warps. This system is used to lift and separate the warps, allowing the weft to be passed through easily.

  4. Beater: On the right side of the loom, there is a beater (or batten), which is used to push the weft threads tightly against the previously woven material, ensuring a compact and even weave.

  5. Additional Tools and Components: There are various other components and tools depicted in the image, including a spool or bobbin for the weft threads, a weight or tensioning device, and a roller for winding the finished fabric.

  6. Text: The text on the left side of the image appears to be in Chinese or Japanese characters, providing a title or description of the loom. The characters on the right side may indicate specific parts of the loom.

Overall, this image provides a comprehensive view of a traditional weaving loom, showcasing its intricate design and the various components that work together to produce woven fabric.

Text analysis

Google

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