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Human Generated Data

Title

Chinese Verse on a Horse (Sōma-kō), by Kan Ryūko

Date

Late Edo period, dated 1823

People

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Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.737

Human Generated Data

Title

Chinese Verse on a Horse (Sōma-kō), by Kan Ryūko

Date

Late Edo period, dated 1823

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.737

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 100
Handwriting 99.6
Calligraphy 99.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

calligraphy 99.2
ink 98.4
symbol 98
paper 97.9
texture 97.6
writing 97.5
art 97.3
sign 96.8
handwriting 96.8
pattern 96.6
text 96.1
baptismal font 95.6
design 95.6
collection 95.5
chalk out 94.9
abstract 94.2
vintage 94.1
language 92.4
desktop 92.3
retro 91.8

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

vintage 49.7
antique 45.5
old 44.7
envelope 39
sketch 38.3
paper 37.8
grunge 36.7
retro 34.5
drawing 32.2
aged 30.8
texture 29.9
text 28.9
ancient 28.6
art 26.7
parchment 25.9
representation 23.2
page 23.2
wallpaper 23
pirate 22.8
dirty 22.6
canvas 21.8
notebook 21
border 20.8
blank 20.6
stained 20.2
decorative 20.1
grungy 19.9
design 19.6
pattern 19.2
map 17.5
aging 17.3
worn 17.2
frame 16.7
brown 14.7
manuscript 14.7
letter 14.7
floral 14.5
document 13.9
sepia 13.6
torn 13.6
geography 13.5
container 13
color 12.8
artistic 12.2
symbol 12.1
paint 11.8
space 11.7
flower 11.6
world 11.5
empty 11.2
culture 11.1
atlas 11.1
cotton 11.1
note 11
painting 11
decoration 11
rough 10.9
correspondence 10.8
silhouette 10.8
history 10.7
travel 10.6
obsolete 10.6
sign 10.5
weathered 10.5
wall 10.3
book 10.1
yellow 10
backgrounds 9.7
burnt 9.7
navigation 9.6
stain 9.6
age 9.5
print 9.4
globe 9.3
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gold 9.1
style 8.9
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burned 8.8
location 8.8
graphic 8.8
continent 8.8
decay 8.7
cardboard 8.7
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detail 8.1
country 8.1
geographic 7.9
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card 7.9
find 7.8
guide 7.8
position 7.8
route 7.8
journal 7.8
discovery 7.8
tour 7.7
spotted 7.7
rustic 7.7
direction 7.6
capital 7.6
plan 7.6
path 7.6
poster 7.6
word 7.6
journey 7.5
sheet 7.5
road 7.2
leaf 7
leaves 7

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Font 87.5
Text 85.2
Calligraphy 82
Art 75.5
Artwork 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

handwriting 99.9
elephant 95
text 94.1
calligraphy 86.1
sign 78.2
decorated 73.2
painting 65.3
painted 61.1
typography 60.9
graffiti 53
drawn 45
fabric 28.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Envelope

Clarifai

Envelope 81%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

paintings art 94.1%
text visuals 5.8%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a drawing of the word.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a large group of asian calligraphyigraphy calligraphy calligraphys

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a traditional Chinese calligraphy artwork created with ink on paper or silk. The strokes are bold, fluid, and expressive, showcasing the mastery of brush technique. The characters are written vertically in columns, which is typical of classical East Asian calligraphy. The text appears to be composed in cursive or semi-cursive script styles, characterized by dynamic and flowing lines. The background is a muted, tan or parchment color, emphasizing the black ink strokes. Red seals or stamps, often used as an artist's signature or mark of authenticity, are visible in the upper right corner. The artwork embodies harmony, balance, and artistic precision.

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

The image depicts a piece of traditional Chinese calligraphy, executed on a scroll. The calligraphy is written in black ink on a tan or beige-colored paper. The characters are bold and fluid, showcasing the artist's skill in brushwork with dynamic strokes varying in thickness. The calligraphy is arranged in vertical columns, a common practice in traditional Chinese writing. There are seals stamped in red ink at the top right corner, which are typically used to indicate the artist's signature or to denote authenticity. The overall aesthetic is harmonious and it reflects the elegance and artistry associated with Chinese calligraphy.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an example of traditional Chinese calligraphy. It contains numerous Chinese characters or ideograms written in a flowing, artistic style. The characters seem to be arranged in vertical columns, which is a common format for traditional Chinese calligraphy. The overall aesthetic conveys a sense of elegance and cultural heritage through the skilled brushwork and thoughtful composition of the text.

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

This image shows traditional Chinese calligraphy written in cursive script (草書/草书) style. The characters appear to be written in black ink on aged, yellowish paper or silk that has developed a sepia tone over time. The calligraphy is written in vertical columns reading from right to left, as is traditional in classical Chinese writing. The brushstrokes are fluid and expressive, showing the characteristic flowing style of cursive script where characters are written in a more abbreviated and connected manner compared to standard script. The overall aesthetic is very classical and elegant, typical of traditional East Asian calligraphic arts.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a traditional Chinese calligraphy piece, characterized by its distinctive brushwork and ink strokes. The text is written in a flowing, cursive script, with each character carefully crafted to convey a sense of elegance and sophistication.

Key Features:

  • Ink Color: The ink used for the calligraphy is black, which provides a striking contrast against the beige background.
  • Brushwork: The brushwork is evident throughout the piece, with varying line widths and strokes that add texture and depth to the text.
  • Script Style: The script style appears to be a traditional Chinese calligraphy style, possibly from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) or the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD).
  • Background: The background of the image is a warm beige color, which complements the black ink and adds a sense of warmth and coziness to the overall design.
  • Overall Aesthetic: The image exudes a sense of serenity and refinement, making it a beautiful example of traditional Chinese calligraphy.

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

The image depicts a piece of paper with Chinese calligraphy written on it. The calligraphy is written in black ink and appears to be a traditional style, with bold strokes and intricate details. The text is arranged in a vertical column, with each character carefully placed to create a sense of balance and harmony.

The paper itself is a light brown color, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be made from natural fibers such as rice paper or silk. There are some faint marks and creases on the surface of the paper, which add to its aged and worn appearance.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful example of traditional Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it. The use of black ink on light brown paper creates a striking contrast that highlights the intricate details of the characters, making the image visually appealing and thought-provoking.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a traditional Chinese calligraphy scroll, which is a piece of paper or silk with handwritten Chinese characters. The calligraphy is written in a flowing and elegant script, showcasing the artist's skill in brushwork and composition. The characters are arranged in vertical columns, with each column containing several characters. The scroll appears to be aged, with a slightly yellowed and worn appearance, suggesting that it is an antique piece. The calligraphy is written in black ink, which contrasts with the light background, making the characters stand out. Overall, the image conveys a sense of cultural heritage and artistic beauty.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image shows a piece of paper with Chinese characters written on it. The paper is brown in color, and the characters are written in black ink. The characters are written in a vertical direction, from top to bottom, and are arranged in a grid-like pattern. The characters are written in a cursive style, with some of them overlapping each other. The characters appear to be written by hand, and the ink has spread slightly, giving the characters a slightly blurred appearance.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a section of what appears to be an old Asian scroll or painting on parchment-like paper. The dominant feature is the black calligraphic writing arranged in vertical columns. The characters are rendered with expressive brushstrokes, showing varying thickness and fluidity. The paper has a faded, beige tone and some imperfections, which are visible as small spots and creases, suggesting age and handling. The composition is vertically oriented, focusing on the artistic presentation of the calligraphy.

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

This is a piece of calligraphy on a scroll. The writing is in a traditional Chinese script, with bold, flowing strokes of black ink on a tan-colored background, giving the impression of age and the materials used (likely paper or silk). The characters are arranged vertically, from right to left, typical of traditional East Asian writing. The calligraphic style suggests a skilled hand, likely from a professional artist or scholar. There are no readily apparent details like date, artist's name, or title.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a piece of Chinese calligraphy written in vertical columns on a traditional scroll. The text is written in black ink on a light brown or beige background, which is typical for calligraphy scrolls. The calligraphy appears to be in a semi-cursive or cursive script, which is characterized by flowing, connected strokes and a more relaxed style compared to regular script.

The characters are written in a fluid and expressive manner, showcasing the artist's skill and control over the brush. The strokes vary in thickness, indicating the use of different pressures and angles while writing. The overall aesthetic is elegant and refined, reflecting the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy.

The text itself is not easily readable without knowledge of Chinese characters, but it likely contains a poem, a quote, or a philosophical passage, as is common in such scrolls. The scroll appears to be aged, adding to its historical and cultural value.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image appears to be a piece of traditional Chinese calligraphy. It features a handwritten text in Chinese characters, written in a cursive style that is characteristic of calligraphy. The text is written in black ink on a light brown paper background, which has a slightly textured surface. The characters are arranged in a vertical format, a common practice in Chinese calligraphy, and are written in a flowing, dynamic style that demonstrates the skill and intent of the calligrapher. The overall appearance suggests that this is an artistic piece, possibly a poem or a passage from a book, and it is likely intended to be both a form of communication and a form of visual art. The writing style and the quality of the paper suggest that this could be a piece of historical or cultural significance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image shows a piece of traditional Chinese calligraphy written in black ink on a piece of aged, beige-colored paper. The text is written in a flowing and expressive style, characteristic of cursive or semi-cursive script (行书 or 草书). The characters appear dynamic and connected, with some strokes extending beyond the boundaries of individual characters, creating a sense of movement and fluidity.

The content of the calligraphy appears to be a poem or a piece of prose, written in vertical columns, which is a traditional format in Chinese writing. The paper shows some signs of age and wear, with visible creases and slight discoloration, suggesting it may be an older or antique piece. The overall impression is one of elegance and artistic expression, typical of traditional Chinese calligraphy.

Text analysis

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Google

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