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Human Generated Data

Title

Poem from Shin-Kokin-shū, attributed to Hon'ami Kōetsu

Date

16th-17th century

People

Artist: Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦, Japanese 1558 - 1637

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.484

Human Generated Data

Title

Poem from Shin-Kokin-shū, attributed to Hon'ami Kōetsu

People

Artist: Hon'ami Kōetsu 本阿弥光悦, Japanese 1558 - 1637

Date

16th-17th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.484

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 99.7
Handwriting 94.8
Animal 94
Human 85.6
Calligraphy 80.5
Paper 57.6
Outdoors 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

calligraphy 99.4
handwriting 97.3
ink 96.8
chalk out 95.9
handwritten 95.6
letter 93.8
antique 93.6
paper 93.2
art 92.7
vintage 92.4
illustration 91.2
no person 91.2
writing 90.8
scribble 90.3
retro 89.5
texture 89.4
desktop 89.4
page 88.9
text 88.3
coil 88.1

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

journal 100
floral 44.3
design 37.8
grunge 35
pattern 32.9
frame 31.1
art 29.5
vintage 28.2
retro 27.1
leaf 26.5
ornament 25.9
drawing 25.2
swirl 24.9
element 24.8
flower 24.6
decoration 24.4
card 24.1
ornate 22.9
plant 22.8
border 22.7
graphic 21.9
decorative 21.7
wallpaper 21.5
old 20.2
texture 18.8
elements 18.6
antique 18.6
curl 17.1
sketch 16.5
scroll 16.2
silhouette 15.8
banner 15.7
style 15.6
envelope 15.1
creative 15
spring 14.9
paper 14.9
curve 14.9
text 14
summer 13.5
foliage 12.9
shape 12.7
dirty 12.7
decor 12.4
backdrop 12.4
paint 11.8
season 11.7
stain 11.6
flowers 11.3
elegant 11.2
greeting 11.1
template 11
representation 11
drink 10.9
holiday 10.8
backgrounds 10.6
splash 10.5
drops 10.4
painting 10.2
set 10.2
elegance 10.1
flourishes 9.8
black 9.6
label 9.5
menu 9.4
symbol 9.4
classic 9.3
letter 9.2
branch 9.1
modern 9.1
corner 9.1
aged 9.1
container 8.9
cool 8.9
detail 8.9
invitation 8.7
stained 8.7
clean 8.4
clip art 8.4
cover 8.3
ocean 8.3
wedding 8.3
material 8.2
gold 8.2
drop 8.2
surface 8.1
filigree 7.9
sea 7.8
ink 7.7
bubbles 7.6
page 7.4
coffee 7.4
water 7.4
collection 7.2
celebration 7.2
autumn 7

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Text 91.9
Font 80.4
Drawing 67.7
Plant 58.5
Calligraphy 58.3
Paper 51
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

handwriting 98.9
text 98.6
drawing 97.8
sketch 94.3
whiteboard 93
child art 74.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Plant
Animal

AWS Rekognition

Bird 94%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

text visuals 95.5%
paintings art 4.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-01

a close up of text on a whiteboard 71.9%
a close up of a whiteboard 71.6%
a whiteboard with writing on them 71.5%

Clarifai

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

a drawing of a letter.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a chinese writing on a piece of paper with chinese writing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image shows a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on a white paper background. The text is written in a flowing and expressive style, characteristic of Japanese brush calligraphy, using black ink. Several vertical lines of characters are visible, with varying thickness and brushstroke intensity, adding an artistic flair to the composition. The paper texture appears subtle but adds depth to the image. The overall aesthetic is minimalist and contemplative.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a piece of Japanese calligraphy styled in a minimalist fashion, with the writing arranged vertically across a light, textured background. The calligraphy consists of kanji and hiragana characters in a flowing, brush-written script. The placement and varying thickness of the brush strokes exhibit traditional Japanese artistic and writing techniques. This type of calligraphy is often displayed as an art form emphasizing the balance and beauty of the characters themselves. The paper appears to have subtle textured patterns, which adds to the aesthetic of the overall piece.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a piece of calligraphic artwork featuring Chinese or Japanese characters. The characters are written in a flowing, artistic style, suggesting this is a work of calligraphy. The background is a light, neutral color, allowing the characters to be the focal point. The overall aesthetic is minimalist and elegant, showcasing the beauty and expressiveness of the written language.

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

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese calligraphy piece. It shows several columns of Japanese characters written in a flowing, cursive style known as "shodō" (書道) or Japanese calligraphy. The characters are written in black ink on what appears to be light-colored paper, possibly rice paper. The strokes have varying thicknesses and intensities, which is characteristic of calligraphy written with a traditional brush and ink. The style appears to be quite fluid and artistic, suggesting it was created by someone skilled in calligraphic arts. The overall composition has a minimalist and elegant aesthetic that is typical of traditional Japanese artistic expression.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy, featuring several lines of text written in black ink. The text is composed of various characters, including Kanji and Kana, which are used to convey meaning in the Japanese language.

  • The paper itself appears to be a light beige or off-white color, suggesting it may be a traditional or handmade material.
  • The calligraphy is executed in a flowing, cursive style, with each character carefully rendered to convey its intended meaning.
  • The text is arranged in a vertical column, with each line building upon the previous one to create a sense of continuity and flow.
  • The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, with the calligraphy and paper working together to create a visually striking and culturally rich piece of art.

In summary, the image showcases a beautiful example of Japanese calligraphy, with its intricate characters and flowing script creating a sense of beauty and refinement.

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

The image presents a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy, featuring a series of characters written in black ink. The characters are arranged in a vertical column on the right side of the paper, while additional characters are scattered throughout the left side. The paper itself has a light beige color and a subtle texture, reminiscent of watercolor paper or rice paper.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of elegance and simplicity, with the bold black ink standing out against the soft, muted background. The use of traditional Japanese calligraphy adds a sense of cultural significance and historical context to the image, suggesting that it may be a piece of art or a historical document.

The image does not appear to have any specific theme or message, but rather serves as a showcase for the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese calligraphy. The arrangement of the characters and the use of negative space create a sense of balance and harmony, making the image visually appealing and thought-provoking.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy written on it. The calligraphy is written in a cursive style, and the characters are arranged in a vertical format. The paper has a white background, and the calligraphy is written in black ink. The characters are written in different sizes and styles, and some of them have a decorative element to them. The calligraphy appears to be a poem or a quote, and it is written in a flowing and elegant style.

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

The image shows a piece of paper with some black Chinese characters written on it. The characters are written in a calligraphy style, which is a traditional form of writing in East Asia. The characters are written in a vertical direction, and some of them are written in a slanting direction. The characters are written with a brush, and the brush strokes are visible. The paper has a slightly textured surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-03

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a piece of Japanese calligraphy or ink brush painting. It's characterized by flowing, elegant brushstrokes on a light-colored paper that has a subtle textured pattern. The overall aesthetic is one of simplicity, minimalism, and artistic skill.

Details:

  • Calligraphy: The primary focus is on the ink brush calligraphy. There are several groups of Japanese characters written in a vertical arrangement. The brushstrokes vary in thickness, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
  • Color Palette: The colors are limited to shades of black ink on a creamy or off-white paper. This creates a classic monochrome effect, emphasizing the forms and textures.
  • Background: The paper has a very subtle patterned background, possibly a woodgrain or a slightly woven texture, adding another layer of visual interest.

Possible Interpretations:

  • Poetry or Literature: The calligraphy might be a passage from a poem or a fragment of a longer literary work.
  • Zen or Spiritual Expression: The minimalist style and focus on the brushstrokes are characteristic of Zen art, which often aims to capture the essence of a subject with simplicity and grace.
  • Artistic Practice: The image may be a practice piece, a study of brushstrokes and composition, or a quick sketch.

It's difficult to determine the exact meaning without knowing the specific Japanese characters. However, the image clearly shows the beauty and skill of traditional Japanese calligraphy.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-03

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy. The writing is in black ink and is arranged in vertical columns. The paper has a subtle wavy pattern, giving it a slightly textured appearance. The calligraphy is elegant and flowing, typical of Japanese brushwork. There are multiple clusters of text, with each cluster having a unique calligraphic style. Some characters are densely inked, while others are more sparse.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy written vertically on a light-colored paper. The text is written in black ink and appears to be a poem or a short passage. The characters are written in a flowing, artistic style typical of Japanese calligraphy.

The text is divided into three vertical columns:

  1. The first column on the left contains the following characters:

    • 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn"
    • 深 (fukashi) meaning "deep"
    • き (ki) meaning "ki"
    • 宵 (yoi) meaning "evening"
  2. The second column in the middle contains:

    • 蟲 (mushi) meaning "insect"
    • し (shi) meaning "shi"
    • ぞ (zo) meaning "zo"
    • 鳴 (naki) meaning "cry"
    • く (ku) meaning "ku"
  3. The third column on the right contains:

    • 岩 (iwa) meaning "rock"
    • 根 (ne) meaning "root"
    • に (ni) meaning "ni"
    • しみ (shimi) meaning "shimi"
    • 入 (iru) meaning "enter"

The calligraphy appears to be a haiku, a traditional form of Japanese poetry. The haiku is likely about the sounds of insects in the deep autumn evening, with the sound resonating through the rocks. The artistic style of the writing emphasizes the beauty and elegance of the characters.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a piece of paper with handwritten text in Chinese characters. The writing is in a cursive style, and the characters are arranged in a vertical and horizontal pattern. The paper has a textured background, and the characters are written with ink, giving the impression of a casual or informal note or journal entry. The overall appearance suggests that this could be a personal or artistic writing piece.

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

The image appears to be a piece of paper with handwritten text in a non-Latin script, likely Chinese or Japanese. The text is written in a vertical format, which is common in traditional East Asian writing. The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, suggesting that it might be calligraphy or a form of artistic writing. The paper itself has a textured appearance, possibly indicating that it is made from traditional materials such as mulberry bark or rice paper. The overall impression is one of elegance and tradition.