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Title

Contemporary Famous Happenings (Kinsei kisekikō), Vol. 1, with designs by Kita Busei (1776-1856)

Date

Late Edo period, dated 1804 (1st Year of the Bunka Era)

People

Artist: Kitao Masanobu 北尾政演, Japanese 1761 - 1816

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, Class of 1907, 1978.477.17.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Contemporary Famous Happenings (Kinsei kisekikō), Vol. 1, with designs by Kita Busei (1776-1856)

People

Artist: Kitao Masanobu 北尾政演, Japanese 1761 - 1816

Date

Late Edo period, dated 1804 (1st Year of the Bunka Era)

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, Class of 1907, 1978.477.17.1

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Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

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Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

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Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

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Google
created on 2022-01-08

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Microsoft
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Amazon

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Clarifai

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AWS Rekognition

Book 100%

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Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

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Microsoft
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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a book with chinese writing on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-22

This image shows an open book with text written in Japanese characters on the left-hand page and a small illustration on the right-hand page. The text is likely written in a style of Japanese calligraphy and occupies most of the left page; however, without being able to read Japanese, I cannot provide a translation or the context of the writing.

The illustration on the right-hand page depicts two figures that appear to be engaging with each other. One figure, who seems to be wearing a hat that is traditional in East Asia, possibly a straw hat, is holding out what looks like papers or cards towards the other figure. The second figure, who is facing the first, is standing with one hand extended as if to receive what the first figure is offering. The style of the illustration is monochromatic and suggests a form of traditional Japanese artwork.

The book has an aged appearance, indicating that it might be an old or historical text, commonly associated with classical literature or historical documents from Japan. The pages seem yellowed with age, and the binding of the book adds to its antique look.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-22

The image shows an open book with two pages filled with Japanese text. The text is written in traditional Japanese calligraphy. On the right-hand page, there is an illustration of two figures. One figure is wearing what appears to be traditional Japanese clothing, including a hat and a mask, and the other figure, possibly a child or a smaller person, is also dressed in traditional attire. The illustration is minimalist and rendered in black ink. The left-hand page is filled with more text, which seems to complement or explain the illustration.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a page from a historical Japanese text or manuscript. The page contains vertical columns of Japanese text written in traditional calligraphy, likely using a combination of kanji and other Japanese writing systems. At the bottom of the page, there are two small illustrated figures drawn in a simple line-art style. The figures appear to be wearing traditional Japanese clothing and are depicted in what seems to be an interaction or conversation. The overall document appears to be aged, with slightly yellowed paper, and seems to be part of a bound book or collection. The layout and style suggests this is likely a classical or historical Japanese literary work or document.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-22

The image appears to be an open book or manuscript with handwritten Japanese text and two small illustrations. The text seems to be written in traditional Japanese calligraphy, and the illustrations depict two people, likely a man and a woman, in traditional Japanese clothing. Without being able to identify the specific individuals, the image suggests it is a historical or cultural document from Japan.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-22

This appears to be a Japanese book spread showing two pages. The left page contains vertical columns of Japanese text written in traditional script. The right page features a simple line drawing of two figures in traditional Japanese clothing. One figure is wearing what appears to be a wide-brimmed hat and robes, while the other is dressed in more fitted clothing. They appear to be engaged in some kind of interaction or conversation, with their bodies positioned in animated poses facing each other. The illustration has a minimalist style typical of historical Japanese book illustrations, with clean, economical brushwork. The overall appearance suggests this is likely from an older text, possibly Edo period or earlier.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-22

The image presents a vintage Japanese book, comprising two pages filled with handwritten text in Japanese script. The left page is densely packed with writing, while the right page features a central illustration of two individuals in traditional Japanese attire, accompanied by additional text above and to the right of the image.

The book's pages exhibit signs of aging, with yellowed paper and visible wear around the edges. The overall appearance suggests that the book is an antique or rare publication, possibly from the Edo period (1603-1868) or earlier. The content and style of the writing, as well as the illustration, are consistent with traditional Japanese aesthetics and calligraphy.

The image provides a glimpse into Japan's cultural heritage, showcasing the country's rich literary and artistic traditions. The book's age and condition add to its historical significance, making it a valuable artifact for scholars and collectors of Japanese art and literature.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-22

This image is an open book with Japanese writing and illustrations. The book appears to be old, with yellowed pages and a worn cover. The left page features a column of Japanese text written in black ink, while the right page contains a simple illustration of two people in traditional Japanese clothing. The person on the left is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long robe, while the person on the right is dressed in a kimono. The background of the image is black, suggesting that it may have been taken against a dark surface or edited to remove any distractions. Overall, the image suggests that the book is a historical or cultural artifact, possibly from Japan or related to Japanese culture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The pages are filled with Japanese text, which is written vertically and in a traditional style. The text is accompanied by illustrations. On the left page, there is a detailed drawing of a man and a woman engaged in conversation, with the man pointing at something. On the right page, there is a simpler illustration of a man holding a fan and a woman with a fan in her hand. The illustrations are in black and white and have a somewhat simplistic style.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image shows a page from a book that appears to be a historical text or a literary work. The book is open, revealing two pages. The left page has several lines of text written in a language that seems to be Japanese or Chinese. The right page has a simple illustration of two people. The person on the left is wearing a hat and holding a stick, while the person on the right is wearing a traditional dress and holding a stick. The book seems to be old and has a worn-out appearance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image you sent:

This is a digitally captured image of an old book, presumably Japanese based on the script, open to a spread of two pages. The pages appear aged, with a slightly yellowed or off-white tone and some visible wear along the edges.

The left page is densely covered with columns of traditional Japanese text. Each character is meticulously written, and the columns are neatly aligned. The text appears to be excerpts or sections of the book's content.

On the right page, there's a combination of text and illustrations. Two figures are drawn in a simplistic, traditional style. One figure, on the left, appears to be a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and traditional clothing, gesturing with his hand. The other figure, on the right, seems to be a woman in a kimono, also gesturing. The rest of the page is filled with Japanese text similar to the left page.

The overall image gives a sense of antiquity and historical value, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of traditional Japanese calligraphy and art.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

The image is a page from an old Japanese book. The pages are yellowed and aged, with the text and illustrations printed in black ink. The text appears to be a combination of narrative, and possibly poetry.

The right page contains a small illustration of two figures: a man wearing a hat and a kimono, holding something out with his left hand, and a woman in a kimono, seemingly receiving something. They are standing on a plain background.

The left page is predominantly filled with text in vertical columns of Japanese writing. Additionally, there are some annotations, and some of them are underlined. The text is handwritten in a style typical of the period. The writing suggests the page contains some explanation of the scene.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts an open book with Japanese text written in traditional vertical columns, reading from right to left. The text appears to be in classical Japanese script, likely from a historical or literary work.

On the right page, there is an illustration featuring two figures. One figure, dressed in traditional attire including a hat and a robe, is pointing at the other figure. The second figure, who appears to be a woman, is in a defensive or evasive posture, possibly indicating an interaction or confrontation between the two characters.

The book itself has aged pages, suggesting it is an old or antique publication. The margins contain additional annotations or notes, which might be commentaries or explanations related to the main text.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into traditional Japanese literature and art, showcasing both the written and visual storytelling elements prevalent in older Japanese books.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image shows an open book with Japanese text and an illustration. The text is written in a traditional Japanese style, possibly using a form of calligraphy or a stylized script, and is divided into two columns per page. The left page contains a large block of text, while the right page features a smaller block of text at the top, followed by an illustration.

The illustration on the right page depicts two human figures. The figure on the left is wearing a long robe and a wide-brimmed hat, and is holding a fan or some object in one hand while pointing with the other. The figure on the right appears to be a woman, dressed in traditional attire with her hair tied back, and she is gesturing with both hands.

The book appears to be an old or historical document, given the style of the text and the illustration. The title at the top right of the right page suggests that the book might be related to a collection of stories or anecdotes, possibly from a historical or cultural context. The text on the left page seems to be a narrative or descriptive passage, complementing the illustration on the right.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image shows an open book with traditional Japanese text and an illustration on the left page. The right page features an illustration depicting two individuals engaged in an interaction. One person, dressed in traditional attire and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, appears to be offering or presenting something to the other person, who is also dressed in traditional clothing and has their hair in a traditional style. The text is written in vertical columns, which is typical of older Japanese writing. The overall style suggests that this book may be from a historical period, possibly related to literature or cultural practices of that time. The illustration and text together likely tell a story or describe a scene from that era.

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