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Title

Two White Herons in Snow-Covered Willow

Date

17th-18th century

People

Artist: Unknown Artist,

Previous attribution: Kano Sansetsu 狩野山雪, Japanese 1590 - 1651

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Louis V. Ledoux Collection; Gift of Mrs. L. Pierre Ledoux in memory of her husband, 2013.55

Human Generated Data

Title

Two White Herons in Snow-Covered Willow

People

Artist: Unknown Artist,

Previous attribution: Kano Sansetsu 狩野山雪, Japanese 1590 - 1651

Date

17th-18th century

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Louis V. Ledoux Collection; Gift of Mrs. L. Pierre Ledoux in memory of her husband, 2013.55

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-09-22

Art 99.3
Wall 91.4
Mural 87.8
Animal 77.3
Modern Art 59.9
Graffiti 56.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-09-22

desktop 98.5
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wall 96.6
no person 95.5
art 94
old 93
pattern 92.8
color 90.5
wear 89.6
vintage 89.4
painting 88.8
architecture 88.7
design 88.6
abstract 88
building 87.9
empty 87.8
retro 87.1
travel 87.1
dirty 86.7
illustration 84.6

Imagga
created on 2019-09-22

graffito 100
decoration 100
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vintage 43.8
old 42.5
antique 42.4
texture 39.6
ancient 38.9
retro 33.6
material 29.5
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pattern 25.3
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structure 21.8
stains 20.4
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dirty 19.9
art 19.6
grain 19.4
design 19.1
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grime 18.6
rough 18.2
fracture 17.5
crumpled 17.5
backgrounds 17
spot 16.3
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text 9.6
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lines 7.2
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Google
created on 2019-09-22

Wall 86.3
Art 72.1
Relief 66.4
Visual arts 59.3
Modern art 50.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-09-22

drawing 98.9
art 96
sketch 94.2
painting 88.4
child art 86.2
handwriting 76.6
abstract 76.3
building material 37.3
stone 15.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Bird

Clarifai

Bird
Animal

AWS Rekognition

Painting 99.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-09-22

paintings art 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-09-22

graffiti on a wall 57.8%
a graffiti covered wall 57.7%
a graffiti covered building 46.7%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-28

a photograph of a pair of birds perched on a tree branch

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-27

two panels with birds on them, one with a tree and the other with a bird

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork on a folding screen (byobu). The artwork features a serene natural scene with a white egret perched on a weathered, twisted branch of a willow tree. The egret is centrally positioned in the left panel, standing elegantly and poised against a golden background. The branches of the willow tree extend across both panels, showing a minimalist yet graceful depiction of drooping, delicate leaves. The background is textured and gold-hued, giving the scene a shimmering, ethereal quality. The overall composition emphasizes simplicity and harmony, typical of Japanese art.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

This image showcases a traditional Asian-style painting or print, which appears to be divided into two panels, likely intended as a folding screen or a diptych. The left panel features a large white heron standing on the crook of a stylized tree branch. The heron is depicted with its head turned slightly, showing its profile. It has a long, slender neck and a plumage of white feathers with hints of a light wash, perhaps suggesting the texture of the feathers.

The tree branches on both panels are painted in a stark grayish color, contrasting against the gold leaf background. The branches spread outward from where the panels meet, creating a sense of continuity across the composition. The right panel consists mainly of these sweeping branches, bending under their own weight and curving gracefully towards the edges of the panel.

The background is richly textured and exhibits a warm, golden hue, suggesting the use of gold leaf. One can see visible cracking and age-related wear throughout the surface, giving the impression of an antique piece with a patina that has developed over time.

The overall aesthetic of the piece is serene and has an elegance that is commonly found in East Asian art, where flora and fauna are depicted with a focus on simplicity and an evocative sense of life. The color palette is subdued, with the golden background providing a luxurious yet understated canvas for the monochrome subject matter. This kind of art is often associated with themes of nature, tranquility, and the harmony between living creatures and their environment.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This appears to be a traditional East Asian painting, likely Japanese or Chinese, executed in a minimalist style on what looks like a gold or bronze-colored background. The image depicts a weeping willow tree with gracefully drooping branches rendered in dark ink strokes against the metallic background. There's also what appears to be a white moon or cloud form in the upper portion of the composition. The artwork has an aged, weathered appearance with some visible wear and scratches on the surface, suggesting it's quite old. The style is characteristic of traditional ink paintings, with an emphasis on elegant, flowing lines and a sense of atmospheric depth despite the simple composition.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This is a traditional Japanese painting done in a minimalist style on what appears to be a gold leaf or golden background. The composition shows a white egret or heron perched on what seems to be a snow-covered branch or rock formation. The bird's form is rendered in simple white strokes against the golden background. Around the bird are gracefully drooping willow branches, depicted with elegant curved lines that create a sense of movement and flow. The painting is divided into two panels and demonstrates the characteristic subtlety and restraint of Japanese art, with the negative space playing as important a role as the painted elements. The overall effect is serene and contemplative, typical of the Japanese aesthetic principle of "less is more."

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-17

The image appears to be a Japanese folding screen painting or byobu. It depicts a natural landscape with willow trees and birds, likely cranes or herons. The background is a golden color, which was a common technique in Japanese art during the Edo period. The overall composition and style suggest this is a traditional Japanese artwork, likely created during the 17th or 18th century. The painting captures the tranquility and beauty of the natural world through its delicate brushstrokes and minimalist depiction of the willow trees and waterfowl.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

This image features a traditional Japanese painting, divided into two panels, showcasing a serene scene of a white heron perched on a tree branch. The heron is depicted in a relaxed posture, with its long neck and legs visible as it gazes to the left. The tree branch, rendered in a light brown color, stretches across both panels, with the heron situated on the left panel.

In the background, additional tree branches are visible, adding depth to the composition. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes tranquility and simplicity, characteristic of traditional Japanese art. The use of muted colors and delicate brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty of nature.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-23

The image depicts a serene and peaceful scene, featuring a white heron standing on a rock in the center of the composition. The heron is positioned on a large rock, which is situated in the middle of the image. The bird's long neck is bent, and its head is turned to the right, as if it is looking at something off-camera.

To the left of the heron, there are several branches of a tree or bush, which are depicted in a light gray color. These branches appear to be bare, with no leaves or foliage visible. On the right side of the image, there is another branch that extends from the bottom of the composition to the top, creating a sense of movement and flow.

The background of the image is a warm, golden brown color, which provides a subtle contrast to the cool tones of the heron and the branches. The overall effect of the image is one of calmness and serenity, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world depicted within.

The style of the image suggests that it may be a traditional Japanese painting, possibly from the Edo period (1603-1868). The use of simple, yet evocative lines and the emphasis on negative space create a sense of elegance and refinement, characteristic of traditional Japanese art. The image may also be a representation of a famous Japanese proverb or poem, which would add an extra layer of meaning and depth to the composition.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image shows a painting of a bird perched on a tree branch. The bird appears to be a crane, and the branch is bare. The painting is divided into two parts by a vertical line. The painting is done on a golden background, and it is framed by a wooden frame. The painting is done in a minimalist style, with only the essential elements of the scene depicted.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image depicts a traditional Japanese painting on a gold-colored background, featuring two panels. On the left panel, there is a white bird, possibly a crane, perched on a tree branch. The bird is painted with fine details, including its long legs and beak, and its feathers are rendered in shades of white and gray. The tree branch is intricately detailed, with visible textures and branches. The right panel shows a similar tree branch with sparse, bare branches against the gold background. The overall composition is minimalist, with a focus on the natural beauty of the bird and the tree. The gold background adds a sense of elegance and traditional Japanese aesthetic to the painting.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-26

This is a two-panel screen with a Japanese aesthetic. The background is a mottled gold color, giving it an aged or textured appearance.

On the left panel, a white heron stands on a gnarled, gray and black tree trunk. Behind the heron and to the left are thin, arching gray lines that resemble branches or blades of grass.

The right panel features a continuation of the landscape with a gray, bare tree branch that extends across the right panel.

A dark brown wooden frame encases both panels. The style of the art suggests a traditional Japanese screen painting, possibly an Edo period (1603-1868) piece. The limited color palette and focus on natural elements like the heron and tree branches are characteristic of Japanese art.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-26

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a two-panel screen, likely a painting. The background is a warm, aged gold, suggesting the use of gold leaf. The scene depicts elements of nature, with a prominent focus on a white bird, possibly a crane or egret, perched on a textured, dark gray, perhaps weathered, log. To the left of the bird are what appear to be stylized weeping willow branches, with thin, dark gray lines creating a sense of delicate foliage. A similar style of tree/branches appears on the right side of the painting. The overall style has a traditional, possibly East Asian aesthetic, with a simple and elegant composition that uses negative space effectively. The colors are muted but striking, and the textures suggest a rich and layered painting technique. The image is framed by a dark wood border.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-25

The image depicts a traditional Japanese screen painting, likely from the Edo period or earlier, showcasing a serene and minimalist scene. The artwork is divided into two panels, both featuring a gold leaf background, which is characteristic of Japanese screen art.

On the left panel, there is a white egret or heron perched on a gnarled, weathered tree branch. The bird is depicted in a calm and poised stance, with its long neck slightly curved. The tree branch appears old and twisted, with sparse foliage, adding to the tranquil and somewhat melancholic atmosphere.

The right panel continues the scene with more of the weathered tree branches and some tall, slender reeds or grasses, which are rendered in a delicate and stylized manner. The reeds bend gracefully, creating a sense of movement and harmony with nature.

The overall composition is balanced and elegant, with a focus on simplicity and the beauty of natural forms. The use of gold leaf in the background adds a luxurious and timeless quality to the artwork, enhancing the subtle colors and intricate details of the bird, tree, and reeds.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-24

The image depicts a traditional Japanese painting on a gold leaf background. The painting is divided into two sections, each featuring a white Egret (heron) and stylized branches, likely from a willow tree. The Egret is perched on a large, gnarled branch in the left section, while the right section displays more branches extending into the background. The overall style is minimalist and elegant, with the use of gold leaf creating a luminous and serene atmosphere. The painting is framed in dark wood, which complements the golden background and the delicate, monochromatic depiction of the Egret and branches.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-24

This is a traditional Japanese screen painting, also known as a Byōbu, featuring a serene landscape with a white heron as the focal point. The painting is divided into two panels, with the left panel containing the heron and the right panel continuing the scene.

The heron is depicted standing gracefully on a tree stump, with its wings spread wide, as if in mid-flap or preparing to take flight. The bird's detailed feathers and posture are highlighted against the golden background, which appears to be made of gold leaf. The intricate texture of the gold leaf adds a luxurious and elegant quality to the artwork.

Surrounding the heron are delicate, drooping branches of a tree, rendered in fine, dark lines that contrast sharply with the gold background. These branches extend across both panels, creating a continuous and cohesive scene. The branches appear to be bare, suggesting a winter or early spring setting. The overall composition is balanced and harmonious, with the heron and the branches creating a sense of movement and tranquility.

The use of gold as the background is typical of Japanese screen paintings from the Edo period and earlier, as it symbolizes purity, refinement, and the preciousness of the depicted scene. The image is framed by a simple, dark wooden frame, which complements the golden background and enhances the visual impact of the painting.