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Human Generated Data

Title

Anthology of Chinese and Japanese Poems for Recitation (Wakan rōeishū)

Date

Early Edo period, dated 1670

People

Artist: Horie Jibusai, Japanese

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.583

Human Generated Data

Title

Anthology of Chinese and Japanese Poems for Recitation (Wakan rōeishū)

People

Artist: Horie Jibusai, Japanese

Date

Early Edo period, dated 1670

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.583

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 99.8
Handwriting 95.2
Calligraphy 77.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

paper 97.6
texture 97.3
desktop 97.2
writing 96.3
antique 95.9
vintage 95.8
handwriting 95.7
manuscript 95.4
old 95.3
retro 95.2
pattern 95
text 95
abstract 93.8
ancient 93.6
design 93.1
letter 92.8
art 92.8
ink 92.7
calligraphy 92.3
page 91.9

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

antique 70.7
vintage 68
aged 67.2
old 63.6
paper 60.6
parchment 58.7
canvas 58
ancient 57.3
aging 55.8
retro 55.1
grunge 54.7
stained 53
text 50.8
texture 50.2
blank 49
burnt 40
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empty 39.6
torn 38.8
grungy 37.1
rough 36.6
pattern 35.7
wallpaper 35.3
journal 34.7
border 34.5
decorative 34.4
decay 33.9
document 32.6
worn 32.6
book 32.1
sheet 31.1
letter 29.4
obsolete 28.8
wall 28.3
stain 28
cardboard 27.9
weathered 27.6
page 27
age 26.7
pages 26.4
backgrounds 26
history 26
note 25.8
notebook 25.7
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brown 25.1
space 24.9
frame 24.8
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layers 23.2
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manuscript 22.6
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spotted 22.2
brittle 21.7
paint 20.9
color 20.6
art 19.4
dirt 19.2
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material 17.1
surface 17
drawing 15.3
design 15.2
sketch 14.1
representation 13.9
materials 13.7
grain 13
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damaged 12.4
textured 12.3
detail 12.1
mottled 11.7
stains 11.7
envelope 11.5
cover 11.1
grime 10.8
crumpled 10.7
artistic 10.5
floral 10.2
pirate 10.1
archive 9.9
structure 9.6
stucco 9.6
card 9
crease 8.8
ragged 8.8
fracture 8.8
graphic 8.8
spot 8.7
tracery 8.6
backdrop 8.3
creative 8
shabby 7.9
crack 7.8
flower 7.7
rusty 7.6
old fashioned 7.6
textures 7.6
map 7.4
historic 7.4

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Text 94
Font 89.8
Handwriting 83.5
Art 69.5
Calligraphy 65.7
Writing 61.1
Drawing 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

handwriting 99.9
text 99.8
whiteboard 97.9
drawing 93.4
letter 91.5
calligraphy 74.3
sketch 72.1
child art 60.8
typography 52.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Envelope
Plant
Animal

Clarifai

Envelope 66.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-01

a close up of text on a whiteboard 79.8%
a close up of a whiteboard 77.4%
close up of text on a whiteboard 77.1%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

the text of the book.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a chinese painting of a man with a dog

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features a traditional Chinese scroll with calligraphy and an ink-wash painting. The artwork is set on a light beige background, and the calligraphy is executed in bold, flowing strokes, expressing an elegant and expressive style. The text is written vertically in classical Chinese characters, showcasing a poetic or literary composition.

In the background, there is a delicate ink-wash landscape painting with beautiful and minimalist imagery. It depicts natural elements such as grassy plants, slender trees, and a serene horizon. The subtle details of the painting offer a calm and harmonious feel, which complements the refined aesthetic of the calligraphy.

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

The image shows an example of traditional Asian calligraphy on a scroll. The text is written in an elegant, flowing script that appears to be Chinese characters. The background of the scroll features a faint and delicate painting of a natural scene, likely depicting plants or a landscape, executed in a subtle, monochromatic style. The characters are arranged vertically and follow a consistent rhythmic pattern. The overall tone of the image suggests a classical and artistic style typical of East Asian art, conveying a sense of serenity and elegance. The scroll likely serves as both a work of literary and visual art, combining the beauty of calligraphy with the subtle imagery of the landscape.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an East Asian calligraphic artwork. It features elegant brush strokes that form Chinese or Japanese characters and symbols. The overall composition has a serene, contemplative quality, with delicate floral or nature-inspired motifs in the background. The calligraphic text seems to be the focal point, though I cannot discern its specific meaning or content. The artwork has an antique, weathered appearance, suggesting it may be an older, traditional piece.

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

This appears to be a traditional East Asian calligraphy piece, likely Japanese or Chinese, written on what looks like aged or antiqued paper with a beige or light brown tone. The calligraphy consists of several vertical columns of characters written in a flowing, artistic style. The characters appear to be written in black ink with varying brush strokes showing different levels of pressure and technique. The background has some subtle decorative elements or patterns that appear to be lightly drawn. The overall composition has an elegant, classical appearance typical of traditional Asian calligraphic arts.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a piece of calligraphy artwork, featuring a collection of Chinese characters written in black ink on a beige background. The characters are arranged in a vertical and horizontal format, with some appearing to be written in a more fluid, cursive style, while others are more angular and formal.

The background of the image is a light beige color, with subtle shading and texture that gives it a sense of depth and dimensionality. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the calligraphy serving as the focal point of the composition.

The image does not appear to have any significant changes or comparisons, as it is a standalone piece of art. However, it could be compared to other forms of calligraphy or traditional Chinese art, such as paintings or sculptures, to appreciate its unique qualities and characteristics.

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

The image depicts a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy written on it. The paper is a light beige color and has a subtle texture, resembling traditional Japanese washi paper. The calligraphy is written in black ink and features a mix of bold and delicate strokes, showcasing the artist's skill and attention to detail.

The text appears to be a poem or passage from a literary work, with each line carefully composed to create a sense of balance and harmony. The characters are arranged in a flowing manner, with some lines extending vertically while others curve gently across the page.

In the background, there are faint illustrations of plants and flowers, which add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design. These illustrations are likely meant to complement the text and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the piece.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful example of traditional Japanese calligraphy, showcasing the art form's unique blend of elegance, simplicity, and cultural significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a scroll with Chinese characters written in a cursive style, commonly known as "cursive script" or "running script." The scroll has a beige background, and the characters are written in black ink. The characters are arranged in a vertical format, and the scroll appears to be a traditional Chinese calligraphy piece. The characters are written in a flowing and graceful manner, with some characters overlapping and blending into each other. The image also shows some natural elements, such as plants and trees, drawn in the background, adding to the aesthetic appeal of the scroll.

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

The image is a photograph of a piece of paper with calligraphy. The paper is off-white and has a textured surface, suggesting it may be handmade or of high quality. The calligraphy is done in black ink and consists of several columns of text. The characters are written in a traditional East Asian script, likely Chinese or Japanese, and are arranged vertically, which is a common practice in these languages.

The calligraphy appears to be done in a semi-cursive style, where the characters are more fluid and connected than in the standard script but not as flowing as in the fully cursive style. The brush strokes are varied in thickness, indicating the use of a traditional brush, which allows for this variation. The characters are spaced out, giving the text a balanced and aesthetically pleasing look.

The background of the paper has a subtle pattern, possibly a watermark or a textured design, which adds to the overall elegance of the piece. There are no other objects or decorations visible in the image, keeping the focus solely on the calligraphy.

The text appears to be a poem or a piece of prose, as indicated by the rhythmic and balanced arrangement of the characters. The calligraphy is likely done by a skilled calligrapher, as the strokes are precise and the overall composition is harmonious.

In summary, the image showcases a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy on textured paper, with characters written in a semi-cursive style, arranged in vertical columns, and spaced out for aesthetic balance. The background has a subtle pattern, and the focus is entirely on the calligraphy.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a long, horizontal scroll of paper with what appears to be Japanese calligraphy. The paper has a sepia tone, suggesting age. The calligraphy is done in a bold, black brushstroke style.

The characters are arranged in vertical columns, the traditional format for East Asian writing. The writing fills most of the scroll, suggesting it may be a poem, philosophical text, or record of some kind. There are also some sketched-in elements. The overall impression is that of a traditional piece of East Asian artwork, likely a historical document or a piece of art.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image presents what appears to be a horizontal scroll of East Asian calligraphy and painting on a light beige or tan-colored background. The composition is divided into sections that feature handwritten characters in black ink, interspersed with faint landscape elements like grass, water, and distant hills. The calligraphy varies in size and style, likely containing poetic or descriptive content. The overall effect is delicate and subdued, indicative of traditional East Asian aesthetic values.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese calligraphy scroll with handwritten characters. The scroll appears to be made of a light-colored, possibly silk or paper material, with a delicate texture. The calligraphy is written in black ink and features a variety of characters in different sizes and styles, suggesting it may be a poem or a piece of literary work.

The characters are arranged in vertical columns, which is typical of traditional Japanese writing. The text is interspersed with small, delicate illustrations of plants and flowers, adding an artistic touch to the scroll. The overall aesthetic is elegant and refined, characteristic of traditional Japanese art.

The calligraphy itself is executed with varying stroke thickness, indicating the use of a brush. The characters are written in a cursive style, which adds a sense of fluidity and grace to the text. The scroll is likely a piece of historical or cultural significance, possibly used for decorative or ceremonial purposes.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a traditional East Asian or Japanese-style scroll painting. The background features a gentle landscape with subtle brushstrokes depicting grasses and possibly a few trees or plants, giving a sense of a calm, natural setting. The foreground contains calligraphy, written in black ink, which is a prominent feature of the scroll. The text is written in an artistic, flowing style, suggesting that it could be a poem, a sentimental message, or a dedication. The overall aesthetic is serene and elegant, with a focus on the harmony between the calligraphy and the landscape.

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

This image appears to be a traditional East Asian scroll or handscroll, likely of Chinese or Japanese origin. The scroll is light beige in color and displays a combination of text and decorative elements.

The text is written in black ink and includes both vertically and horizontally aligned characters. The characters on the left side are written vertically, while those on the right side are written horizontally. The calligraphy style appears to be semi-cursive or running script, which is characterized by its fluid and connected strokes.

In the middle of the scroll, there are some decorative elements that resemble floral or vine-like patterns, adding a natural and artistic touch to the composition. These patterns are subtly integrated into the background, creating a harmonious and balanced design.

The overall aesthetic of the scroll suggests it could be a piece of classical literature, poetry, or a letter, combining both artistic and textual elements in a traditional format. The light beige color and the delicate design give it an elegant and refined appearance.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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