Human Generated Data

Title

Gaily Illustrated Story of Mid-Heian Court Life (Utsubo monogatari)

Date

Late Edo period, 18th-19th century

People

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Classification

Paintings with Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.581

Human Generated Data

Title

Gaily Illustrated Story of Mid-Heian Court Life (Utsubo monogatari)

Date

Late Edo period, 18th-19th century

Classification

Paintings with Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.581

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Book 99.7
Bee 68.1
Insect 68.1
Honey Bee 68.1
Animal 68.1
Invertebrate 68.1
Text 64.7
Paper 63.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

paper 95.6
no person 95.4
vintage 94.4
retro 93.6
desktop 93.3
old 91.7
book bindings 91.3
art 90.3
ancient 89.3
antique 88.3
design 87.4
wear 86
one 85.7
education 85.2
color 84.5
people 84
decoration 82.9
school 79.5
dirty 79.1
page 79

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

binding 89.4
book 53
envelope 39.5
paper 32.9
container 30.5
money 28.9
old 25.8
product 24
business 23.7
currency 21.5
cash 21.1
education 20.8
finance 20.3
vintage 19.9
creation 18.6
retro 18
bank 17.9
books 17.4
open 17.1
financial 16.9
information 16.8
page 16.7
banking 16.5
note 16.5
concepts 16
market 16
stack 15.7
literature 15.6
binder 15.6
library 15.6
antique 14.7
texture 14.6
dollars 14.5
grunge 14.5
knowledge 14.4
wealth 14.4
exchange 14.3
stock 14
investment 13.7
study 13.1
bills 12.6
school 12.6
object 12.5
text 12.2
savings 12.1
aged 11.8
notebook 11.6
payment 11.5
pen 11.4
reading 11.4
sheet 11.3
empty 11.2
read 10.6
notes 10.5
ancient 10.4
brown 10.3
dollar 10.2
economy 10.2
material 9.8
textbook 9.8
income 9.7
pay 9.6
design 9.6
covering 9.5
learning 9.4
protective covering 9.4
diary 8.8
closeup 8.8
wisdom 8.7
objects 8.7
us 8.7
table 8.7
university 8.6
blank 8.6
close 8.6
bill 8.6
writing 8.5
write 8.5
document 8.4
color 8.3
sale 8.3
collection 8.1
science 8
pencil 7.9
banknote 7.8
hundred 7.7
used 7.7
profit 7.7
roll 7.6
learn 7.6
heap 7.5
commerce 7.5
rich 7.4
box 7.4
cover 7.4
historic 7.3
history 7.2

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Wood 74.1
Paper 62.8
Book 57.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

handwriting 91.9
book 72.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book
Honey Bee
Book 99.7%
Honey Bee 68.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a close up of a piece of paper 64.2%
close up of a piece of paper 61.4%
a piece of paper 61.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a group of old books with chinese writing on them -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This image depicts a collection of traditional Japanese booklets, arranged fan-like in a slightly overlapping pattern. The covers feature elaborate designs with gold and blue accents, evoking a sense of refined artistry. The gold detailing creates a textured effect resembling clouds or landscapes, and the delicate handwritten Japanese calligraphy on the covers suggests titles or chapter numbers. The binding style appears traditional, with visible thin cords securing the pages in place. The artistic decoration and calligraphy indicate that these booklets may contain literary or historical works of significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a collection of several volumes of a traditional Japanese book set, likely titled "Uji Shūi Monogatari." Each volume has an ornate cover featuring a blue and gold marbled pattern with a landscape motif. The books are arranged in a fan-like spread, displaying the spines where Japanese calligraphy is visible. The binding is in a traditional style, commonly known as fukuro-toji, which involves stitching along one edge. The overall appearance is elegant and reflective of classical Japanese literature.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a collection of antique Japanese scrolls or books. The scrolls appear to be made of aged, weathered paper with intricate calligraphic writing and decorative elements. The scrolls have a worn, textured appearance, suggesting they are historical artifacts. The overall impression is one of age, craftsmanship, and cultural significance.

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

The image shows a set of old, worn books or manuscripts. The covers appear to be made of gold or gilded paper, with faded and peeling edges. The books are stacked and fanned out, revealing Japanese or Chinese calligraphy on the pages inside. One book cover has a marbled or speckled blue and white pattern, while the others are plain gold. The books seem fragile and antique, likely of significant historical or cultural value based on their aged and ornate appearance.

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

This image shows a set of traditional Japanese books or manuscripts arranged in a fan-like display. They appear to be quite old, with weathered covers showing signs of age and wear. The books have a distinctive traditional binding style known as "fukuro-toji" where pages are bound on the right side. The covers are adorned with Japanese calligraphy and appear to be parts of a series or collection, with what looks like volume numbers or titles written in vertical script. The rightmost cover shows significant wear with a mottled blue and gold patina. The covers have a golden or tan color with some decorative elements that appear to include landscape designs at the bottom. These books are likely from the Edo period or another historical era of Japan, and represent traditional Japanese bookmaking and literary culture.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a collection of Japanese scrolls, likely from the Edo period (1603-1868), arranged in a fan-like shape against a black background. The scrolls are made of paper or silk and feature intricate designs and calligraphy.

  • Scrolls:
    • There are seven scrolls in total, with the leftmost one being the most visible.
    • The scrolls are arranged in a fan-like shape, with the leftmost scroll facing forward and the others overlapping behind it.
    • The scrolls are made of paper or silk and have a yellowish-brown color with black and gold accents.
    • The scrolls feature intricate designs and calligraphy, including Japanese characters and illustrations of plants and animals.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the scrolls.
    • The black background also gives the image a sense of depth and dimensionality.
  • Overall:
    • The image showcases a beautiful collection of Japanese scrolls, highlighting their intricate designs and calligraphy.
    • The fan-like arrangement of the scrolls adds a sense of movement and energy to the image.
    • The black background helps to focus attention on the scrolls and their details.

In summary, the image presents a stunning collection of Japanese scrolls, showcasing their intricate designs and calligraphy against a dramatic black background. The fan-like arrangement of the scrolls adds a sense of movement and energy to the image, making it visually appealing and engaging.

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

The image depicts a collection of aged, yellowed papers with Japanese writing and illustrations. The papers are arranged in a fan-like formation, with the left side slightly overlapping the right side. Each paper features a unique design, including Japanese characters written in black ink and various illustrations.

The papers appear to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging such as discoloration, tears, and creases. The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the papers.

Overall, the image suggests that these papers may be historical documents or artifacts, possibly related to Japanese culture or literature. The presence of Japanese writing and illustrations adds to the cultural significance of the image, making it an interesting and informative visual representation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows several books or scrolls, possibly old, placed on a black background. The books are made of paper, and they have a golden and blue-gray color scheme. The books are folded in half, and they have some Japanese writing on them. The books have a decorative pattern on the cover, and the edges of the books are slightly torn. The books are stacked on top of each other, and they are slightly blurry.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a collection of books that are placed on top of each other. The books are old, and some of them are damaged. The books have a blue and gold color, and some of them have a black border. The books have some text written on them, which is in a foreign language. The books are placed on a black surface, which is probably a table.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

The image showcases a collection of antique Japanese books, possibly a set. The books are bound with decorative covers featuring a combination of gold and deep blue colors, exhibiting a slightly worn and aged appearance. Each book in the set has a distinct cover with stylized text in elegant calligraphy. The books fan out, suggesting they are being displayed or examined. The details of the covers indicate intricate patterns, possibly depicting landscapes or other traditional scenes, though the precise nature of the designs is somewhat obscured by the books' condition. The background is a plain black, providing a strong contrast that emphasizes the books and their rich details.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

The image features a collection of what appear to be old, Japanese-style books or manuscripts arranged in a slightly fanned-out manner. They are positioned against a stark black background, which helps to accentuate their details.

The books have a distinctive aesthetic, characterized by a muted golden hue with prominent dark blue or black markings. The markings seem to depict scenes or designs, possibly landscapes or traditional patterns, along the bottom sections of the books. Each book also has vertical text in Japanese calligraphy running down the upper part of its spine. The titles on the books are the same except for a number on each one, with the numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 appearing in order on the spines.

The books have a weathered and aged appearance, with some wear and tear visible, especially on the spine of the book on the right. Overall, the image conveys a sense of antiquity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a collection of old, handwritten scrolls or books. The scrolls are arranged in a fan-like manner, with their spines visible. The spines are adorned with Japanese characters, likely indicating the titles or contents of the scrolls. The covers of the scrolls appear worn and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as peeling and discoloration. The material looks like it might be paper or a similar substance, with some parts showing blue and gold patterns, possibly indicating decorative elements or remnants of an older binding. The overall appearance suggests that these scrolls are quite old and may hold historical or cultural significance. The Japanese characters suggest that the scrolls are likely of Japanese origin.

Text analysis

Amazon

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