Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy of a Poem on Fan

Date

-

People

Artist: Zha Sheng 查昇, Chinese 1601 - 1677

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.902

Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy of a Poem on Fan

People

Artist: Zha Sheng 查昇, Chinese 1601 - 1677

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.902

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Text 99.9
Handwriting 99.8
Calligraphy 99.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

paper 97.2
note 95.6
no person 93.6
money 92.6
luck 91.5
traditional 91.2
currency 89.2
desktop 88.2
design 88
art 87
symbol 86.7
gambling 85.1
disjunct 85
business 83.8
wealth 82.6
culture 81.8
wood 81.5
shape 81.2
illustration 80.9
calligraphy 80

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

envelope 41.1
money 29.8
currency 26
lace 25.7
paper 25.6
cash 22
finance 22
bank 21.5
pillow 17.8
banking 17.5
dollar 16.7
bill 16.2
parasol 16.1
financial 15.1
gambling 14.6
protractor 14.2
design 14.1
cushion 14
banknote 13.6
dollars 13.5
business 13.4
style 13.3
container 13.2
texture 13.2
wealth 12.6
backdrop 12.4
pattern 12.3
decoration 12.3
old 11.8
card 11.8
vintage 11.6
antique 11.6
book 11.4
drafting instrument 11.3
note 11
black 10.8
lampshade 10.6
arabesque 10.3
grunge 10.2
shade 10.1
investment 10.1
notebook 10
casino 9.8
cards 9.7
success 9.7
elegant 9.4
wallpaper 9.2
art 9.1
padding 9.1
gold 9
retro 9
world 8.9
damask 8.8
closeup 8.8
shiny 8.7
light 8.7
notes 8.6
close 8.6
savings 8.4
rich 8.4
element 8.3
instrument 8.1
celebration 8
protective covering 7.9
holiday 7.9
artistic 7.8
gamble 7.8
color 7.8
hundred 7.7
coins 7.7
payment 7.7
pay 7.7
coin 7.6
map 7.5
commerce 7.5
brown 7.4
aged 7.2
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

handwriting 99.7
letter 71.3
text 63.9
calligraphy 61.8
typography 51

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Animal
Serving tray
Plant

Clarifai

Animal 37.8%

Clarifai

Serving tray 35.8%

Clarifai

Plant 34.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

paintings art 99.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a close up of a piece of paper 78.5%
a piece of paper 77.7%
close up of a piece of paper 76.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a fan - shaped chinese writing on a white paper

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a fan with chinese writing on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image depicts a traditional Chinese fan-shaped calligraphy artwork, featuring black ink characters written in vertical lines on a light beige paper. The strokes are fluid yet deliberate, demonstrating the elegance and artistry of Chinese calligraphy. The text appears to be a poetic composition written in classical Chinese script, expressing themes commonly found in traditional poetry, such as nature, seasons, and emotions. The fan is decorative rather than functional, intended as an art piece. Two red seals are stamped near the base, likely indicating the calligrapher's signature or studio mark, adding authenticity and a sense of tradition. The background is plain white, emphasizing the fan's artistry.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image features a paper fan with calligraphy written on it. The fan is fully opened, showing a series of Chinese characters arranged in vertical lines on each segment of the fan. The calligraphy is done in black ink, and the characters are written in a traditional style. Near the bottom left of the fan, there are several red seals that are typically used in Chinese art and calligraphy to denote authorship or add decorative elements. The paper has a light, neutral tone, and the writing is clear and elegant, showcasing the artistry and precision involved in traditional Chinese calligraphy.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be a traditional Chinese fan with calligraphic writing on it. The writing is in the style of Chinese characters, likely conveying a poetic or philosophical message. The fan has an elegant, fan-like shape and the writing is arranged in a visually appealing, symmetrical pattern across the surface of the fan. The overall impression is one of artistic expression and cultural tradition.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This image shows a traditional Chinese fan-shaped calligraphy piece. It features black Chinese characters written in a flowing, artistic style against a light beige or off-white background. The text is arranged in vertical columns that spread out across the fan shape from right to left. There appear to be some red seal stamps or chops in the lower left corner, which are typically used to sign or authenticate Chinese artwork. The calligraphy appears to be done in a semi-cursive or running script style (行書, xíngshu), which is one of the major traditional Chinese calligraphy styles. The fan format was a popular medium for calligraphy and painting in classical Chinese art.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a traditional Chinese fan, also known as an "openwork fan" or "bianzheng," with a beige-colored material and black Chinese calligraphy written on it. The fan is divided into 16 sections, each featuring a unique character or phrase in black ink. The calligraphy appears to be written in a traditional style, with varying line widths and brushstrokes.

On the left side of the fan, there are two red stamps, one above the other. The top stamp features a square shape with a red border, while the bottom stamp has a circular shape with a red border. On the right side of the fan, there is another red stamp, which is oval in shape with a red border.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the fan. Overall, the image showcases the beauty and elegance of traditional Chinese calligraphy and the unique design of the openwork fan.

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

The image depicts a traditional Chinese fan, crafted from paper or silk, with a curved shape and a central hole. The fan is adorned with Chinese calligraphy, featuring black ink characters that cover its surface. In the bottom-left corner, a red stamp is visible, while another red stamp is located in the bottom-right corner.

The background of the image is white, suggesting that it may be a product photo for an online store or a display for a museum exhibit. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of cultural heritage and tradition, highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of the fan.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a traditional Chinese folding fan, known as a "shanzi" or "folding fan," with elegant calligraphy on it. The fan is made of white paper or fabric, and the calligraphy is written in black ink. The fan has a curved shape, with a handle at the top and a fan-like structure that opens up when unfolded.

The calligraphy on the fan is written in a flowing and graceful style, with each character carefully crafted and balanced. The characters are written in a cursive script, which adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the fan. The fan is adorned with red seals, which are traditional Chinese stamps used to authenticate and sign artworks.

The calligraphy on the fan appears to be a poem or a passage from a classic Chinese text, but it is not possible to decipher the exact meaning without further research. The use of calligraphy on a folding fan is a common practice in Chinese culture, where the fan is not only a functional object but also a work of art that can be appreciated for its beauty and craftsmanship.

Overall, the image of the Chinese folding fan with calligraphy is a beautiful and intricate work of art that showcases the skill and artistry of the calligrapher and the cultural significance of the fan in Chinese tradition.

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

The image shows a hand fan with Chinese calligraphy on it. The calligraphy is written in black ink and is in a cursive style. The calligraphy is written in a way that it flows from the top of the fan to the bottom, and it is written in a way that it is easy to read. The calligraphy is written on a white background, and it is written in a way that it is easy to read.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a traditional Chinese fan. The fan is off-white or a light beige color, likely made of paper. Elegant black calligraphy is written across the surface of the fan in vertical columns. The writing style appears to be a flowing, traditional script, indicative of classical Chinese literature or poetry.

There are two red seals (chops) stamped on the fan, one at the upper right and another at the bottom left corner. These seals likely represent the artist's signature or a collector's mark. The fan has a semi-circular shape characteristic of hand fans and sits against a plain, neutral background, which helps to emphasize the calligraphy.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image features a traditional Chinese fan, crafted from a pale, natural-toned material (likely paper or silk). It's adorned with elegant calligraphy in black ink.

Calligraphy:

  • The fan is covered with lines of Chinese characters, written vertically and following the curve of the fan.
  • The calligraphy style appears to be brushstroke style, the strokes are thick and well-defined.
  • The content is likely a poem or a piece of prose.

Details:

  • There are two red seals (chops) present, one in the bottom-left corner and another in the bottom-right. These seals likely indicate the artist or calligrapher's signature or the collector's mark.
  • The background is a clean, plain white.

Style and Context:

  • The image's aesthetic strongly evokes traditional Chinese art forms, the fan representing a traditional writing surface.
  • The overall feel is of a refined and artistic piece, designed for beauty.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a piece of traditional Chinese calligraphy written on a fan-shaped paper. The text is written in black ink using a brush, and the characters are arranged in vertical columns, reading from right to left. The calligraphy style appears to be semi-cursive or running script, which is characterized by its fluid and expressive strokes.

There are also several red stamps or seals imprinted on the paper, which are typically used by the artist or owner to authenticate or mark the artwork. These seals often contain the name or a symbol representing the artist or collector.

The content of the calligraphy seems to be a poem or a literary piece, given the structured and poetic nature of the text. The paper has a slightly aged appearance, suggesting it might be an antique or a reproduction of an older piece. The overall aesthetic is elegant and refined, reflecting the cultural and artistic traditions of Chinese calligraphy.

Qwen

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

The image depicts a traditional Chinese calligraphy piece written on the underside of a fan. The script is in Chinese and appears to be in a form of行书 (xingshu), which is a semi-cursive style of Chinese calligraphy. The characters are written in black ink against a light, wooden-colored background, which is characteristic of a fan. The paper is folded in a way that showcases the calligraphy, and there are two red seals in the bottom left corner, which are likely the artist's signature and a mark of authenticity. The overall aesthetic is delicate and elegant, reflecting the cultural significance of calligraphy in Chinese art.

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

This image shows a traditional Chinese fan-shaped calligraphy artwork. The fan is made of light-colored, possibly silk or paper material, and has a curved, semi-circular shape. The calligraphy is written in black ink and consists of several lines of Chinese characters arranged in a flowing, artistic manner. The characters are written in a cursive or semi-cursive script, giving them a graceful and fluid appearance. There are two red ink seals or stamps on the fan, one on the left side and one on the right side, which are commonly used in Chinese calligraphy and painting to denote the artist's signature or seal. The background is plain white, which helps to highlight the fan and its intricate details.

Text analysis

Amazon

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