Human Generated Data

Title

Horsemanship of the ōtsubo school (ōtsubo-ryū uma no ezu)

Date

Early Edo period, 1627

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.487

Human Generated Data

Title

Horsemanship of the ōtsubo school (ōtsubo-ryū uma no ezu)

Date

Early Edo period, 1627

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.487

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 99.9
Book 97.5
Handwriting 94.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

retro 94.9
paper 93.3
vintage 92.9
desktop 91.1
antique 90.6
design 90.1
old 89.7
decoration 89.3
document 88.2
calligraphy 88.1
text 87.6
picture frame 86.8
ornate 85
texture 84.9
pattern 84
writing 83.9
vector 83.4
no person 83.2
page 82.7
nostalgia 82.4

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

journal 100
old 43.3
paper 41.6
vintage 41.4
grunge 38.4
antique 36
texture 33.4
retro 29.5
frame 26.4
border 25.4
design 24.2
page 23.2
aged 22.7
art 22.2
dirty 21.7
pattern 21.2
sheet 20.7
wallpaper 20.7
envelope 19.9
menu 18.9
card 18.8
book 18.7
sepia 18.5
text 17.5
blank 17.2
notebook 16.8
graphic 16.8
parchment 16.3
drawing 15.9
document 15.8
ancient 15.6
empty 15.5
floral 15.3
fare 14.9
decoration 14.5
element 14.1
brown 14
note 13.8
map 13.7
paint 13.6
textured 13.2
artistic 13.1
ornament 12.9
leaf 12.5
gold 12.4
ink 11.6
damaged 11.5
grungy 11.4
line 11.2
letter 11
ornate 11
message 11
ragged 10.7
container 10.6
decor 10.6
creative 10.6
stained 10.6
style 10.4
greeting 10.2
artwork 10.1
yellow 10
backdrop 9.9
binder 9.9
manuscript 9.8
cover 9.3
rough 9.1
scrapbook 8.7
holiday 8.6
scroll 8.6
close 8.6
write 8.5
flower 8.5
black 8.4
decorative 8.4
foliage 8.3
historic 8.3
food 8.2
open 8.1
history 8.1
expedition 7.9
handwriting 7.9
discovery 7.8
stains 7.8
continent 7.8
travel 7.8
geography 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
capital 7.6
plan 7.6
journey 7.5
plant 7.5
tourism 7.4
globe 7.4
symbol 7.4
swirl 7.4
banner 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
atlas 7.3
school 7.2
celebration 7.2
world 7.1
country 7
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Text 94.8
Font 88.2
Paper 71
Calligraphy 66.5
Art 65.5
Handwriting 62.5
Document 51
Diary 50.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

handwriting 99.8
text 99.3
letter 94.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book
Book 97.5%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 69.2%
text visuals 30.4%

Captions

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

a photograph of a book with a pair of scissors and a pair of scissors -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image shows a traditional Japanese manuscript or artwork, featuring vertical calligraphy alongside minimal illustrations.

  • Leftmost panel: Contains a hand-drawn spiral design accompanied by Japanese text written vertically next to it.
  • Second panel: Displays a drawing of two parallel, curved lines resembling a minimalist symbol, with more vertical text beside it.
  • Middle panels: Feature handwritten Japanese calligraphy in elegant, flowing brushstrokes, arranged in vertical columns. A red seal or stamp is visible on one of the columns, signifying authenticity or a signature.
  • Far-right panel (cover): A decorative blue cover adorned with delicate floral patterns, featuring golden grasses and pink blooms that add a serene and traditional aesthetic.

The overall composition reflects refined Japanese artistry, possibly combining poetry, philosophy, or artistic musings with visual elements.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a traditional Japanese folding screen featuring a mix of calligraphy and artistic elements. The screen is composed of six panels. Starting from the left, the first panel displays a spiral pattern with Japanese text below it. The second panel has a linear, wave-like motif accompanied by Japanese writing below. The third and fourth panels contain elegant Japanese calligraphy with no accompanying illustrations. The fifth panel features a combination of calligraphy and artistic elements, including seals stamped in red. The final panel on the right depicts a beautiful painted design of flowers and plants on a blue background, making it the most ornate part of the folding screen. The style of the calligraphy and the motifs suggest a classical Japanese aesthetic, highlighting the harmony of text and illustration.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a set of Japanese calligraphic writings or artworks. The left side contains a spiral-like symbol, while the right side features several pages of handwritten Japanese text. The text appears to be written in a traditional calligraphic style, with elegant and flowing strokes. The overall aesthetic suggests this is a work of traditional Japanese art or literature, though I cannot identify or name any specific individuals depicted.

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

This appears to be a Japanese manuscript or scroll that includes both text and illustrations. On the left side, there are two simple geometric designs - one showing a spiral or concentric circles, and another showing two parallel curved lines. The middle section contains vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy, likely written in cursive script (hiragana or cursive kanji). On the right side of the image, there appears to be a decorative blue background with what looks like delicate floral or plant designs in a lighter color, possibly silver or white. This layout and style is characteristic of traditional Japanese books or scrolls, combining calligraphy, simple geometric patterns, and naturalistic decorative elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

This image is a photograph of a Japanese scroll, divided into five sections. The first section features a spiral design, while the second section contains two wavy lines. The third and fourth sections are filled with Japanese calligraphy, written in black ink. The fifth section showcases a blue background adorned with gold floral designs.

The overall appearance of the scroll suggests that it may be an ancient or historical document, possibly used for ceremonial or religious purposes. The intricate designs and calligraphy add to the scroll's aesthetic value, making it a valuable piece of cultural heritage.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image presents a collection of Japanese calligraphy and paintings on paper, arranged in a horizontal format. The artwork is characterized by its use of traditional Japanese calligraphy, featuring a mix of black ink and red ink. The calligraphy is written in a flowing script, with some characters appearing in a more formal, cursive style, while others are written in a more informal, brush-like manner.

The artwork is divided into five sections, each with its own unique design and composition. The first section features a spiral design, reminiscent of a whirlpool or a vortex, which is often used in Japanese art to represent the cyclical nature of life. The second section contains a series of Japanese characters, which appear to be a poem or a passage of text. The third section features a large, stylized character, which is likely a symbol or a logo. The fourth section contains a series of small, intricate designs, which may represent natural elements such as flowers, leaves, or waves. The fifth section features a blue background with a floral design, which adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall piece.

Overall, the artwork showcases the beauty and complexity of Japanese calligraphy and painting, with its intricate designs, flowing scripts, and symbolic imagery. It is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the artist, who has carefully balanced form and content to create a visually stunning and meaningful work of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows an open book with three pages visible. The leftmost page has a spiral design and Japanese text. The middle page contains a large amount of Japanese text written in a vertical format. The rightmost page has a blue background with a floral design and some Japanese text. The book appears to be a traditional Japanese book with a white cover and gold accents. The pages are made of a light-colored paper, and the text is written in black ink.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a book that is open to a few pages. The book has a light blue cover on the right side, and the rest of the pages are white. The pages have black text written on them in a language that is not English. The book appears to be a collection of essays or articles, as the text is divided into sections with headings. The text is written in a cursive style, and the headings are in a larger font size.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows an opened book with multiple pages spread out. The pages contain a mix of text and simple graphic elements.

From left to right:

  1. A page with a spiral graphic and some Japanese text.
  2. A page with a squiggly line graphic and more Japanese text.
  3. Several pages filled with Japanese script, possibly poetry or prose. The script is written vertically, and the pages appear to be yellowed with age.
  4. The rightmost page is different in style. It features a blue background with what appears to be a painting of flowers in gold and darker shades, possibly indicating the book's cover.

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

This image appears to be an antique book or scroll, likely of East Asian origin (possibly Japanese or Korean) given the script and artistic style. It's open, displaying a sequence of pages with a combination of text, symbolic drawings, and artistic imagery.

Here's a breakdown of what can be observed:

  1. Pages/Layout: The image shows a multi-page spread. The pages are of varying sizes, suggesting they may be part of a handmade or bound book. The pages appear to be made of a type of paper commonly used in East Asian art, possibly rice paper or a similar material.

  2. Text: The most prominent feature is the script. The characters are in an East Asian style, likely Japanese or Korean. There is a good deal of handwritten text filling the pages. The text appears to be in vertical columns, a standard practice for traditional East Asian writing. The characters are written with a brush and ink.

  3. Drawings/Symbols:

    • Spiral: One page displays a spiral symbol.
    • Curvilinear Shape: Another page has a shape resembling an elongated "U" shape.
    • Painted Image: The last page showcases a stylized painting with floral patterns in a blue background.
  4. Color & Composition: The primary colors are those of ink (black) on the natural color of the paper (cream/beige). The last page has blue and gold highlights. The overall composition is traditional, with a balance between text and artistic elements.

  5. Condition/Age: The paper shows signs of age, with some discoloration and possible wear along the folds. This suggests that the object is probably antique or at least quite old.

In summary, the image presents an antique book or scroll. It contains text and artwork, providing insight into East Asian culture, possibly literature, art, or some other cultural expression.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese scroll or booklet, likely from the Edo period or earlier, given the style of the calligraphy and illustrations. The scroll is unfolded to reveal several panels with different elements:

  1. Left Panel:

    • There is a spiral design, possibly representing a snail shell or a similar natural form.
    • The text next to the spiral is written in Japanese and seems to be a poetic or descriptive passage.
  2. Second Panel from the Left:

    • This panel features a wavy, serpentine line, which might symbolize a snake or a flowing river.
    • The text accompanying this image is also in Japanese and likely provides a narrative or description related to the illustration.
  3. Middle Panel:

    • This panel contains a significant amount of text written in traditional Japanese calligraphy. The script is likely in the cursive style known as "kana," which was commonly used in classical Japanese literature.
    • The text appears to be a longer passage, possibly a poem, story, or philosophical text.
  4. Right Panel:

    • The rightmost panel showcases an illustration of a natural scene with what looks like water and flowers. The artwork is done in a delicate and refined style, typical of traditional Japanese art.
    • There are red stamps or seals on this panel, which are often used by artists or collectors to sign or authenticate the work.

Overall, the scroll combines visual art with written text, suggesting it might be a piece of literature or a record of some historical or cultural significance. The combination of illustrations and calligraphy indicates a rich, multifaceted approach to storytelling or documentation.

Text analysis

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Google

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