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Title

Portions Selected and Written from Tales of Yamato (Yamato monogatari, nuki-gaki)

Date

17th-18th century

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, 1985.552

Human Generated Data

Title

Portions Selected and Written from Tales of Yamato (Yamato monogatari, nuki-gaki)

Date

17th-18th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.552

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Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 97.2
Art 76.9
Page 74.3
Paper 61
Drawing 57.7
Doodle 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

desktop 99.1
vintage 98.4
retro 97.9
design 97.6
paper 97.2
illustration 96.9
old 96.5
decoration 96.1
vector 96
picture frame 95.9
abstract 95.6
antique 95.1
pattern 95
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texture 94.6
art 94.4
floral 94.3
dirty 94.2
wallpaper 92.4
element 92.3

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

vintage 65.5
antique 63.3
old 59.4
aged 57.2
grunge 56.3
paper 54.4
retro 50.9
card 48.5
parchment 48.1
ancient 46.8
canvas 45.6
aging 45.2
text 42
texture 41.8
stained 40.5
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dirty 37.1
wallpaper 36.9
border 35.4
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burnt 32.1
torn 32
rough 32
decay 31.9
stain 30.8
frame 30.4
pattern 29.5
grungy 28.5
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decorative 27.6
document 27
age 25.8
obsolete 25
book 24.8
sheet 24.5
messy 24.2
note 24
brown 23.6
backgrounds 23.6
space 23.3
art 23.3
page 23.3
design 23.1
weathered 22.9
material 22.4
cardboard 22.1
wall 21.4
letter 21.1
history 19.7
scrolls 19.7
floral 19.6
layers 19.4
poster 18.9
correspondence 18.6
pages 18.6
burning 18.4
stucco 18.4
letterhead 18.2
paint 18.2
manuscript 17.7
grain 17.6
damaged 17.2
brittle 16.8
map 16.4
spotted 16.4
color 16.2
graphic 16.1
yellow 15.9
backdrop 15.7
mottled 15.6
burned 14.7
grime 14.7
dirt 14.4
surface 14.2
textured 14.1
tracery 13.7
stains 13.7
flower 13.1
fracture 12.7
creative 12.4
structure 12.2
artistic 12.2
representation 12.1
crumpled 11.7
crack 11.7
spot 10.6
rusty 10.5
textures 10.5
style 10.4
decoration 10.2
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element 9.1
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faded 8.8
edge 8.7
ornament 8.6
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effect 8.2
crease 7.9
materials 7.8
leaf 7.8
succulent 7.8
silhouette 7.5
cover 7.4
archive 7.4
detail 7.3
damask 7.2

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Text 88.1
Line 80.8
Tree 68.7
Font 68.6
Wallpaper 66.9
Beige 66.6
Art 58.1
Illustration 54.5
Drawing 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

handwriting 96.3
drawing 96
sketch 82.9
child art 82.1
letter 78.5
map 72.6
curtain 63.8

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

paintings art 93%
interior objects 6.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-01

a close up of a curtain 50.6%
close up of a curtain 43.6%
a white curtain 25.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a painting of a flower.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a couple of people standing in front of a wall

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an elegant piece of Japanese calligraphy, written in a flowing, cursive script (likely sōsho style). The text appears to be poetry or literary work, possibly from classical Japanese literature.

The artwork is spread across two panels. The left half features delicate, hand-painted floral motifs and grass in soft gold and cream tones, creating a serene and natural atmosphere. The calligraphy is arranged in vertical lines and harmonizes beautifully with the decorative background.

The right half contrasts with shimmering blue wave-like patterns and a lighter background, resembling water or a tranquil river scene. The blue and gold texture balances the aesthetic. The writing overlays this dynamic design, maintaining its graceful presentation.

Overall, the piece showcases traditional Japanese artistry, blending poetry, nature, and visual elegance seamlessly.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image is a traditional Japanese calligraphy piece, perhaps a segment of a scroll or a decorative paper, showcasing elegant script written vertically. The background features delicate illustrations and patterns, including floral and nature motifs, which are characteristic of Japanese art. The calligraphy is inked in a flowing and refined style, commonly seen in classic Japanese poetry and literature. The colors are soft and harmonious, with the left side exhibiting earthy tones and subtle brushwork of plants or leaves, while the right side has more pronounced blue and gold accents, possibly representing waves or clouds. These artistic elements contribute to a serene and aesthetically pleasing composition.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be an ancient Japanese scroll or manuscript. It contains calligraphic text written in vertical columns, likely in the traditional Japanese style. The text is accompanied by delicate brush strokes and washes of color, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The overall aesthetic suggests this is a work of classical Japanese art or literature, though I cannot identify or name any specific individuals depicted in the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a traditional Japanese calligraphy scroll or manuscript. The image shows vertical columns of elegant Japanese text, likely written in cursive hiragana script. The background has a soft, aged appearance with subtle beige and cream tones. On the right side of the image, there are gentle blue-green washes that create a cloud-like or atmospheric effect. The document appears to be quite old, with some visible aging and discoloration typical of historic manuscripts. This style is reminiscent of classical Japanese literature or poetry, possibly from the Heian period when such decorative calligraphy was particularly prominent.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a piece of paper with Japanese writing on it, featuring a unique blend of traditional and modern elements. The paper has a light brown color with a subtle texture, resembling aged parchment or rice paper. The Japanese characters are written in black ink, with some areas displaying a more faded appearance, suggesting that the paper may have been exposed to moisture or sunlight.

The top-left corner of the paper features a few scattered brown spots, which could be ink stains or natural imperfections in the paper. The overall design of the paper gives it an antique feel, as if it were created centuries ago. However, the presence of modern elements, such as the faint blue lines running horizontally across the bottom half of the paper, suggests that it may have been created more recently.

Despite its age, the paper still exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, making it a beautiful piece of art in its own right. The combination of traditional and modern elements creates a unique and captivating visual effect, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of the Japanese characters and the subtle textures of the paper.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image presents a traditional Japanese scroll with a mix of calligraphy and illustrations. The scroll is divided into two sections, each featuring a unique combination of text and images.

Section 1:

  • The left section of the scroll contains a series of Japanese characters written in black ink, which appear to be a poem or passage.
  • The text is arranged in vertical columns, with each column containing multiple lines of writing.
  • The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, with varying line widths and flourishes.
  • Scattered throughout the section are small, delicate illustrations of flowers, leaves, and other natural elements.
  • These illustrations are rendered in a light brown color and are often integrated into the text itself, as if they are part of the writing.

Section 2:

  • The right section of the scroll features a more abstract design, with a series of wavy lines and shapes in a muted blue-green color.
  • These lines and shapes appear to be hand-painted and have a textured, organic quality to them.
  • The background of this section is a warm, beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the cooler tones of the illustrations.
  • Scattered throughout this section are additional Japanese characters, which are written in a more formal, block-like style.
  • These characters are often placed at the top or bottom of the section, and may serve as headings or titles for the content that follows.

Overall:

  • The scroll as a whole has a sense of elegance and refinement, with a focus on traditional Japanese aesthetics.
  • The combination of calligraphy, illustrations, and abstract design elements creates a visually striking and dynamic composition.
  • The use of natural imagery and organic shapes adds a sense of warmth and humanity to the piece, while the formal text elements provide a sense of structure and order.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image features two pieces of paper that are joined together, possibly forming a scroll. The paper on the left is a light brown color, while the paper on the right is a light brown color with a blue wave design at the top. The papers have Japanese writing on them, written in black ink. The writing on the left is in a cursive style, while the writing on the right is in a block style.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image features a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy displayed on a beige background. The calligraphy is written in black ink, with some characters appearing larger and bolder than others, suggesting a hierarchical structure in the text. The background is adorned with delicate, intricate patterns in blue and gold, adding a sense of elegance and depth to the composition. The text is arranged in a vertical format, with lines of varying lengths, creating a dynamic and flowing visual effect. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of classical Japanese art, characterized by its simplicity, elegance, and attention to detail.

Google Gemini

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

This image is a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy. It appears to be a scroll or a screen panel, likely painted on silk or paper. The background is a light, creamy color with gold flecks scattered throughout, giving a subtle texture and visual interest.

On the left side, the background has gold accents of varying shapes. The right side has wavy lines in a gradient of blue and off-white, perhaps representing clouds or water. The text is written in elegant, flowing, cursive Japanese script, with black ink. The style and arrangement of the text suggest it is a poem or a narrative.

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

Here's a description of the image based on your input:

The image depicts a two-panel screen or artwork, likely of East Asian origin. Both panels have a pale, aged background, possibly parchment or paper. Japanese calligraphy is written vertically in a thin, flowing hand across both panels.

The left panel has a background pattern of abstract floral elements and scattered gold leaf or flecks. The right panel has a more defined pattern with stylized blue and white wavy bands at the top and bottom, possibly representing clouds or water. Some floral and other naturalistic designs are between the lines of the calligraphy.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image displays two sections of an ancient Japanese manuscript written in classical Japanese script. The manuscript is written vertically, which is typical for traditional Japanese texts. The paper appears aged, with a yellowish hue and some visible wear and tear, indicating its historical nature.

Left Section:

  • The background features a delicate illustration of what appears to be cherry blossoms or some type of flowering tree, adding an artistic touch to the manuscript.
  • The text is written in a cursive style, typical of classical Japanese calligraphy. The characters are neatly aligned in vertical columns.

Right Section:

  • This section also contains vertical columns of text, but the background illustration is different. It depicts a landscape with rolling hills or mountains, and a body of water, possibly a river or a sea, with waves.
  • The text continues in the same cursive style, maintaining the aesthetic consistency of the manuscript.

Overall, the image showcases a beautifully preserved piece of Japanese literary or poetic work, combining both art and writing in a harmonious manner.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese scroll, likely an example of Japanese calligraphy. The scroll is divided into two sections, each featuring flowing, elegant brush strokes that are characteristic of Japanese calligraphy. The writing is in Japanese, with each line of text being carefully crafted, featuring long, sweeping strokes that are typical of the art form.

In the left section, the calligraphy is set against a soft, light-colored background adorned with delicate floral patterns and small, golden dots, creating a serene and refined atmosphere. The right section has a slightly darker background with a blue wave-like pattern near the top, suggesting a natural theme, possibly water or the sea. The text continues with the same flowing style, maintaining the artistic integrity of the piece.

The overall aesthetic is one of tranquility and beauty, reflecting the traditional Japanese values of harmony, simplicity, and natural beauty. The scroll likely holds both artistic and cultural significance.

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

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese scroll or artwork featuring Japanese calligraphy and decorative elements. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Left Side (Horizontal Scroll):

    • The background is a light beige color with delicate floral and leaf patterns scattered throughout, giving it an elegant and artistic appearance.
    • The text is written in vertical columns, which is a traditional style in Japanese writing. The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, which is characteristic of Japanese calligraphy.
    • The text appears to be a poem or a piece of literature, given the artistic presentation and the style of the writing.
  2. Right Side (Vertical Scroll):

    • The background is also light beige but includes more detailed and colorful elements. There are blue and white clouds at the top, suggesting a sky or heavenly scene.
    • The text is again written in vertical columns and in a similar cursive style as the left side. The characters are slightly more elaborate and decorative, possibly indicating a different section or a more ornate part of the text.
    • The overall design is intricate and visually appealing, with a balance between the text and the decorative elements.

The image combines traditional Japanese calligraphy with artistic backgrounds, creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing piece of art.