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Title

Wakan, Collection of Japanese and Chinese Poems (Rōei-shō)

Date

Early Edo period, 1680

People

Artist: Goshōken Chuan, Japanese

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.549

Human Generated Data

Title

Wakan, Collection of Japanese and Chinese Poems (Rōei-shō)

People

Artist: Goshōken Chuan, Japanese

Date

Early Edo period, 1680

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.549

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 99.9
Handwriting 98.2
Calligraphy 81.9
Animal 81.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

paper 97.3
handwriting 96.7
ink 96.4
writing 96.3
calligraphy 96.2
text 96.2
no person 94.9
chalk out 92.7
desktop 91.8
letter 91.6
handwritten 91.5
retro 91.2
antique 90.7
document 90.7
manuscript 90.7
art 89.8
symbol 89.8
ancient 89.7
pattern 89.7
vintage 89.6

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

sketch 56.7
grunge 52.9
drawing 46.9
old 46.1
texture 45.9
vintage 39.8
antique 39.7
representation 37.4
paper 34.7
aged 34.4
material 31.5
pattern 30.8
wallpaper 29.9
dirty 29
retro 26.3
wall 25.7
rough 25.6
ancient 25.1
surface 24.7
decay 24.2
design 23.7
stain 23.1
parchment 23.1
damaged 22.9
backgrounds 22.7
art 22.7
aging 21.1
paint 20
text 19.2
empty 18.9
floral 18.7
textured 18.4
brown 18.4
stucco 18.4
structure 18.3
canvas 18
journal 17.5
obsolete 17.3
border 17.2
weathered 17.1
grungy 17.1
frame 17
detail 16.1
decorative 15.9
grain 15.7
grime 15.7
rusty 15.3
textures 15.2
sheet 15.1
document 14.9
artistic 14.8
mottled 14.6
flower 14.6
blank 14.6
stained 14.4
age 13.4
card 13
decoration 12.7
fracture 12.7
crack 12.6
space 12.4
graphic 12.4
backdrop 12.4
old fashioned 12.4
page 12.1
letter 11.9
effect 11.9
color 11.7
torn 11.6
manuscript 10.8
burnt 10.7
crumpled 10.7
creative 10.6
worn 10.5
element 9.9
faded 9.7
messy 9.7
rust 9.7
edge 9.6
spot 9.6
concrete 9.6
water 9.4
leaf 9.4
note 9.2
style 8.9
painterly 8.9
smudged 8.9
stains 8.8
detailed 8.7
fiber 8.7
yellow 8.6
tracery 8.6
dirt 8.6
scroll 8.6
cement 8.4
natural 8
distressed 7.9
spotted 7.7
cardboard 7.7
silhouette 7.5
close 7.4
book 7.3
black 7.3
gray 7.2
history 7.2
decor 7.1
architecture 7

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Text 91.6
Font 80.4
Writing 63.4
Handwriting 63.1
Calligraphy 56.2
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

text 100
handwriting 99.8
whiteboard 99.8
drawing 95.4
letter 88.4
sketch 81
ink 77.5
child art 74.4
calligraphy 59.3
illustration 57.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Envelope

AWS Rekognition

Bird 81.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

paintings art 99.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-01

a close up of text on a whiteboard 76.1%
a close up of a whiteboard 72.8%
close up of text on a whiteboard 72.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a drawing of a letter.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of paper with writing on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image depicts a piece of traditional, elegant Chinese calligraphy written on paper with a subtle patterned background. The text is brushed in a style with flowing and expressive strokes, typical of skilled classical calligraphy. The writing is arranged vertically in columns, with each column written top to bottom, following traditional Chinese format.

The paper features a faint floral or decorative motif, adding an ornate touch to the background without overwhelming the text. There are visible marks and a slight discoloration across the paper, suggesting age, possibly indicating that this is an antique or vintage piece. The calligraphy and aesthetic reflect themes often associated with poetry or contemplation, embracing cultural artistry and refinement.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is of an East Asian calligraphy artwork featuring Chinese characters written in black ink on a scroll. The background has a subtle floral or decorative pattern, giving the piece an elegant and traditional appearance. The characters are arranged in vertical lines, and the style of the calligraphy varies slightly, with some characters having a more cursive or flowing appearance while others are more angular and structured. The overall composition suggests a poem or a classical text, common in traditional Chinese calligraphy, where the aesthetic of the brushstrokes is as important as the content. The scroll is aged, evident by some discoloration and creasing. The calligraphy is likely to convey a lyrical or philosophical theme, typical of such artistic works.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image appears to be a piece of calligraphic writing in an East Asian script, likely Chinese or Japanese. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style and consists of several lines of characters. The overall aesthetic is one of elegance and artistic expression, characteristic of traditional East Asian calligraphy. Without being able to identify any individuals, the image conveys a sense of cultural heritage and the beauty of the written language.

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

This image shows traditional Japanese calligraphy (or possibly Chinese calligraphy) written in a flowing, artistic style. The characters are written vertically in black ink on what appears to be aged or vintage paper with a light, textured background. The calligraphy demonstrates the classical brush stroke technique with varying line thicknesses and graceful movements. There are several columns of characters, and the paper shows some slight discoloration or marks that come with age, including what appear to be some horizontal brownish lines or stains across the document.

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 elegant and intricate design. The composition is divided into two sections: the left side features a vertical arrangement of characters, while the right side showcases a horizontal arrangement.

Key Features:

  • Calligraphy Style: The calligraphy style employed in this piece is reminiscent of traditional Chinese brushwork, with bold and expressive strokes that convey a sense of fluidity and dynamism.
  • Character Arrangement: The vertical arrangement on the left side creates a sense of balance and harmony, while the horizontal arrangement on the right side adds a touch of movement and energy.
  • Background: The background of the image features a subtle, mottled pattern that adds texture and depth to the overall design.
  • Color Scheme: The dominant color of the image is a warm, earthy tone, which complements the natural materials used in traditional Chinese calligraphy.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of serenity and contemplation, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of traditional Chinese calligraphy. The careful arrangement of characters and the subtle background pattern create a sense of balance and harmony, making this piece a delightful addition to any space.

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

The image depicts a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy written on it. The paper is off-white and has a subtle pattern of light blue lines, resembling a faint floral design or a watermark. There are two horizontal lines, one brown and one yellow, that run across the center of the paper.

On the left side of the paper, there are several lines of Japanese characters written in black ink. The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, with some of them overlapping or connected to each other. The text appears to be a poem or a passage from a literary work.

On the right side of the paper, there are more lines of Japanese characters, also written in black ink. These characters are written in a similar style to those on the left side, but they appear to be a continuation of the text rather than a separate passage.

Overall, the image suggests that the paper is an example of traditional Japanese calligraphy, possibly created by a skilled artist or calligrapher. The use of black ink and the flowing, cursive style of the characters are characteristic of this art form.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a traditional Chinese calligraphy scroll. The scroll features a combination of black ink and gold accents on a beige background with a subtle floral pattern. The calligraphy is elegant and flowing, with each character carefully crafted. The text appears to be a poem or prose, written in a classical style. The characters are well-spaced and evenly distributed across the scroll, creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing composition. The use of gold accents adds a touch of luxury and elegance to the piece.

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

The image is a photograph of a piece of paper or parchment with handwritten text. The text is written in a vertical format, with characters aligned from top to bottom. The writing appears to be in Chinese, with each character occupying a distinct space. The characters are primarily black, with some variations in shading and thickness, suggesting they were written with a brush or a similar writing instrument. The background of the paper has a subtle, intricate pattern, possibly floral or geometric, which adds a decorative element to the document. The parchment appears aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating it may be an old or historical document. There are no other objects or elements present in the image, focusing solely on the text and the parchment.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a piece of East Asian calligraphy, likely Japanese or Chinese, presented on aged, light-colored paper. The paper itself has a subtle, patterned background featuring floral designs.

The calligraphy is executed in black ink, with characters arranged in vertical columns that read from right to left. The brushstrokes vary in thickness, adding a dynamic quality to the script.

There are a few horizontal lines across the writing in pale yellow, these might be marks from aging or part of the design of the page.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of history, elegance, and artistic expression through the beauty of calligraphy.

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

This image showcases a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy, likely of Chinese or Japanese origin, given the use of Kanji characters. The artwork is presented on a long, horizontal scroll, with the characters written in a flowing, artistic style, utilizing black ink on a lightly colored background that has a subtle floral pattern. The overall composition is focused on conveying the beauty of the written word through graceful brushstrokes. The paper appears to be aged, suggesting the piece's potential age.

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 on aged, textured paper. The calligraphy appears to be written in a cursive script, which is typical of classical Japanese writing styles. The text is written vertically from right to left, which is the traditional way of writing in Japanese.

Here is a breakdown of the text:

  1. The first column on the far left reads:

    「鶯」

    This translates to "Uguisu," which means "Japanese bush warbler" or "nightingale" in English.

  2. The second column reads:

    「菊」

    This translates to "Kiku," which means "chrysanthemum" in English.

  3. The third column reads:

    「松」

    This translates to "Matsu," which means "pine tree" in English.

  4. The fourth column reads:

    「梅」

    This translates to "Ume," which means "plum blossom" in English.

  5. The fifth column reads:

    「桜」

    This translates to "Sakura," which means "cherry blossom" in English.

  6. The sixth column reads:

    「菊」

    This translates to "Kiku," which means "chrysanthemum" in English.

  7. The seventh column reads:

    「菊」

    This translates to "Kiku," which means "chrysanthemum" in English.

  8. The eighth column reads:

    「松」

    This translates to "Matsu," which means "pine tree" in English.

  9. The ninth column reads:

    「梅」

    This translates to "Ume," which means "plum blossom" in English.

  10. The tenth column reads:

    「桜」

    This translates to "Sakura," which means "cherry blossom" in English.

  11. The eleventh column reads:

    「菊」

    This translates to "Kiku," which means "chrysanthemum" in English.

  12. The twelfth column reads:

    「菊」

    This translates to "Kiku," which means "chrysanthemum" in English.

The calligraphy likely represents a traditional Japanese poem or a list of significant natural elements, often used in haiku or other forms of Japanese poetry. The repetition of certain words, such as "chrysanthemum" and "pine tree," suggests a thematic focus on nature and its symbolism in Japanese culture.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image appears to be a piece of calligraphy written in Chinese. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, which is characteristic of traditional Chinese calligraphy. The background seems to have a subtle pattern, possibly floral or paisley, and the paper has an aged look, with some visible creases and discoloration, indicating it might be an older piece. The content of the text is not entirely legible due to the cursive nature and some smudges, but it seems to be a poetic or philosophical passage, given the flowing and expressive nature of the script. The writing is centered and appears to be written on a single sheet of paper.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

This image is of a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy, likely Chinese or Japanese, written in a flowing cursive script. The characters are arranged vertically in columns, which is characteristic of classical East Asian writing styles. The calligraphy is done in black ink on a light-colored paper that has a subtle, possibly floral or geometric, pattern in the background.

The paper appears to be aged, with some discoloration and creases visible, suggesting it may be an older or antique piece. There are also some horizontal lines that may be part of the original paper design or could have been added later.

The text seems to be a poem or a piece of literature, given the artistic style of the calligraphy and the arrangement of the characters. The characters themselves are written in a stylized, possibly artistic or decorative script, which is common in calligraphy for aesthetic purposes.

Text analysis

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Google

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