Human Generated Data

Title

Textile Fragment of the Kyōhō era with Design of Pine and Plum

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Harvard College Library, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, Class of 1907, 1946.16.7

Human Generated Data

Title

Textile Fragment of the Kyōhō era with Design of Pine and Plum

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Harvard College Library, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, Class of 1907, 1946.16.7

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-24

Applique 92
Quilt 86.9
Pattern 69.1
Closet 56.8
Furniture 56.8
Cupboard 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-24

art 99.2
decoration 99
retro 98.9
pattern 98.5
texture 98.2
vintage 98.1
design 97.3
paper 97.3
desktop 97.1
old 96.9
abstract 96.8
illustration 96.3
antique 96.1
style 93.4
flower 91.5
floral 91.4
mosaic 90.4
element 89.7
wallpaper 89.5
ornate 89.2

Imagga
created on 2019-07-24

old 33.5
pattern 32.8
texture 32.7
bookmark 31.6
vintage 31.5
art 28.7
decoration 27.4
retro 27.1
paper 25.1
floral 23.8
grunge 23
design 22.7
antique 21.1
wallpaper 20.7
lace 20.2
flower 19.2
decor 18.6
ancient 18.2
ornament 18.1
cotton 17.6
collection 17.1
frame 16.7
stamp 16.1
fabric 15.9
decorative 15
postage 14.8
brown 14.7
mail 14.4
ornamental 14.2
postmark 13.8
ornate 13.7
arabesque 13.4
style 13.4
traditional 13.3
backdrop 13.2
post 12.4
embroidery 12.4
seamless 12.4
letter 11.9
tile 11.9
aged 11.8
surface 11.5
textile 11.4
mosaic 10.9
postal 10.8
handmade 10.7
parchment 10.6
textured 10.5
card 10.5
detail 10.5
set 10.2
leaf 10.1
cash 10.1
close 9.7
obsolete 9.6
envelope 9.5
drawing 9.5
money 9.4
colorful 9.3
historic 9.2
bank 9
collectible 8.9
philately 8.9
leaves 8.8
artistic 8.7
mark 8.7
blank 8.6
wall 8.6
board 8.5
finance 8.5
document 8.4
color 8.3
currency 8.1
graphic 8
travel 7.8
cardboard 7.7
rug 7.6
craft 7.6
scroll 7.6
grungy 7.6
binding 7.6
oriental 7.6
east 7.5
plant 7.5
shape 7.5
silhouette 7.5
element 7.4
symbol 7.4
gold 7.4
banking 7.4
artwork 7.3
rough 7.3
border 7.2
dirty 7.2
religion 7.2
material 7.1
prayer rug 7.1
creative 7.1
colors 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-24

Pattern 77.3
Art 74.8
Textile 73.9
Visual arts 66.9
Quilting 58.9
Plant 58.5
Pattern 56.9
Tile 55.2
Fawn 53

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-24

drawing 87.5
mosaic 83.2
pattern 81.6
painting 80.9
text 75.2
art 69.8
embroidery 61.9
motif 61.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Flower
Poster
Tree
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.1%

Clarifai

Flower 83.9%

Clarifai

Flower 71%

Clarifai

Flower 54.9%

Clarifai

Flower 45.7%

Clarifai

Flower 45%

Clarifai

Flower 44%

Clarifai

Flower 41.8%

Clarifai

Poster 60.6%

Clarifai

Tree 59.2%

Clarifai

Plant 46.7%

Clarifai

Plant 43.5%

Clarifai

Plant 38.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-24

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-24

a close up of a sign 59.6%
close up of a sign 51.8%
a sign on a wall 38.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a picture of a picture of a painting of a woman

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a japanese textile with a floral design

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image showcases a traditional Japanese textile or decorative design characterized by intricate patterns and motifs. The dominant elements include hexagonal geometric shapes with detailed latticework or mesh-like interiors, alongside floral patterns with golden and amber hues. The flowers are stylized and include blossoms resembling plum or cherry flowers, complemented by soft green stems and leaves.

The background features a subtle, repetitive texture with intersecting patterns, adding depth to the design while maintaining a neutral tone to highlight the foreground's vibrant details. The entire artwork exhibits a harmonious blend of geometric precision and nature-inspired aesthetics, typical of traditional Japanese art from the Edo period.

A label at the bottom identifies the artist's name, "Kano," and dates the artwork or inspiration to the mid-18th century (1746–1755). The border gives the impression of a framed textile or design sample meant for preservation or study.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a traditional Japanese textile design from the Edo period. It features an intricate pattern with hexagonal shapes outlined in black and filled with dotted motifs, resembling tortoiseshell or "kikko" designs. These shapes are interspersed with floral motifs, including blossoms in gold and orange hues, and stylized cloud patterns in black and light brown. The background is a subdued pale grey or beige, with subtle, woven geometric patterns, adding depth and complexity to the overall design. The composition is balanced and elegant, showcasing the artistry and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of Japanese textile art from this era.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a decorative textile or fabric design. It features a repeating pattern of hexagonal shapes in black and gold, interspersed with stylized floral motifs in shades of yellow and gold. The overall aesthetic has an ornate, intricate quality, with the geometric shapes and organic floral elements creating a visually striking and harmonious composition.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a traditional Japanese textile or wallpaper design from around 1716-1736. The pattern features a geometric hexagonal pattern in black mesh or lattice work, overlaid with delicate golden flowers. The background has a subtle, silvery-gray pattern with intricate details. The gold flowers appear to be painted or embroidered with metallic elements that catch the light. The overall design combines rigid geometric shapes with softer, organic floral elements, creating an interesting contrast between structure and nature. The color palette is sophisticated and subtle, primarily using black, gold, and muted gray tones. This style is characteristic of Japanese decorative arts from the Edo period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a piece of Japanese art, likely a fragment of a larger work or a standalone piece. The artwork is rendered in muted tones, predominantly featuring shades of brown and gold, with subtle hints of green and red. The composition is characterized by intricate patterns and motifs, including:

  • A repeating pattern of hexagons and diamonds, which adds texture and visual interest to the piece.
  • Delicate floral elements, such as flowers and leaves, scattered throughout the design. These are rendered in a more detailed and realistic style, providing a contrast to the geometric patterns.
  • A subtle, repeating background pattern that adds depth and complexity to the overall design.

The artwork appears to be created using traditional Japanese techniques, such as sumi-e or ukiyo-e, which emphasize simplicity, elegance, and restraint. The use of muted colors and subtle patterns creates a sense of serenity and calmness, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Overall, the image presents a captivating and thought-provoking piece of Japanese art that showcases the artist's skill and attention to detail.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

This image showcases a vintage Japanese textile design, featuring a beige background with a repeating pattern of black and white geometric shapes, including hexagons and diamonds. The design is adorned with gold and copper flowers and leaves, adding a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic.

In the top-right corner, a small piece of paper with Japanese writing is visible, while the bottom center of the image features a label with the text "Kyoto 1716-1795" in English. This label suggests that the textile design originates from Kyoto, Japan, and dates back to the 18th century.

The image is presented on a beige background with a speckled texture, which adds to the vintage feel of the overall design. Overall, this image provides a glimpse into traditional Japanese textile design and its rich cultural heritage.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

This image features a traditional Japanese textile pattern, characterized by a combination of geometric shapes and floral motifs. The background is predominantly beige, with intricate patterns of hexagons and smaller squares. These geometric patterns are predominantly in shades of brown and beige, creating a textured, woven appearance. Interspersed among the geometric shapes are golden-colored flowers and leaves, adding a touch of elegance and natural beauty to the design. The flowers are stylized, with detailed petals and leaves that seem to be embroidered or painted onto the fabric. The overall composition is symmetrical and balanced, showcasing the precision and artistry typical of traditional Japanese textiles.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features a piece of fabric with a floral design. The fabric has a beige background with a pattern of black and brown geometric shapes. The geometric shapes are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some shapes overlapping each other. The floral design consists of golden flowers with green stems and leaves. The flowers are arranged in a way that resembles a tree, with branches extending from the center of the fabric.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a section of a textile, likely silk, with intricate embroidery. The dominant color palette is a mix of muted gold, black, and shades of beige. The design is complex, incorporating several distinct elements:

  • Geometric Patterns: A prominent feature is the use of interconnected geometric shapes. Large, honeycomb-like structures are rendered in black and gold, creating a bold contrast against the lighter background. Some individual shapes within these structures are colored in a soft gold.
  • Floral Motifs: Sprigs of stylized flowers are embroidered throughout, primarily in a shimmering gold color, with some details in yellow-green. These are likely cherry blossoms.
  • Other Motifs: There are also stylized cloud-like formations in a muted, almost peachy color and black.
  • Background: The background fabric has a subtle pattern, adding depth. The details of the pattern are hard to discern, possibly a small scale geometric or floral design.

The overall effect is one of luxury and craftsmanship. The combination of the geometric and floral designs, along with the use of metallic threads, suggests a sophisticated and potentially ceremonial purpose. The style is reminiscent of Japanese art.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a close-up of a textured fabric. The fabric has a light, possibly off-white or pale beige background with a subtle, geometric pattern of interlocking shapes. Overlaid on this background are larger, repeating motifs consisting of stylized clusters of hexagons outlined in dark colors with interiors filled with patterns and varying shades of light brown and gold. Interspersed between the hexagons are floral elements with golden petals and stems. The overall design is intricate and likely inspired by traditional textiles.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a section of intricate Japanese textile art, likely a fragment of a kimono or a decorative panel. The design features a combination of geometric patterns and natural motifs, which are characteristic of traditional Japanese art.

Key elements include:

  1. Geometric Patterns: The background consists of a repeating geometric pattern, possibly representing a lattice or trellis design. This pattern is rendered in a neutral color palette, primarily shades of gray and beige.
  2. Natural Motifs: Overlaid on the geometric background are stylized floral and foliage motifs. These include clusters of flowers and leaves in shades of gold, yellow, and green, adding a touch of vibrancy to the design.
  3. Color Scheme: The overall color scheme is subdued, with a focus on earthy tones and metallic accents. The use of gold and metallic threads suggests a luxurious and elegant piece.
  4. Craftsmanship: The intricate detailing and precise execution of the patterns indicate a high level of craftsmanship, typical of traditional Japanese textile arts.

The image also includes a label in the bottom right corner indicating "Kyoto" and a date range of "1716-1735," suggesting that this piece is from the early 18th century and originates from Kyoto, a city renowned for its textile arts.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image appears to be a piece of traditional Japanese textile design, possibly a kimonono pattern or an artistic representation of such. The design features intricate geometric patterns and floral motifs. The background is a light beige or cream color, adorned with a repeating geometric pattern that forms a lattice-like structure. Superimposed over this are dark-colored, hexagonal sections, each with a small pattern inside. Interspersed among the geometric designs are delicate floral and leaf motifs, detailed in a golden and earthy palette, which stand out against the neutral background. The floral elements include small blossoms and elongated leaves, contributing to a harmonious and classic aesthetic reminiscent of traditional Japanese art and textiles.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image appears to be a piece of traditional Japanese textile or decorative art, likely from the Edo period (1716-1735), as indicated by the label at the bottom. The artwork features a complex and intricate pattern composed of various geometric and floral designs.

The background is a textured, light beige or cream color with subtle patterns, possibly representing fabric or silk. Overlaid on this background are numerous hexagonal shapes, some filled with black and white geometric patterns, while others are filled with orange and white designs. These hexagons are arranged in a way that creates a sense of depth and complexity.

Interspersed among the geometric shapes are stylized floral motifs. These flowers are depicted in shades of gold, yellow, and black, with some petals and leaves highlighted in a metallic gold color, giving them a three-dimensional and reflective appearance. The flowers are arranged in clusters, with some appearing to float above the geometric background, while others are integrated into the larger design.

The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the combination of geometric and organic elements creating a visually striking and harmonious composition. The use of gold and the detailed patterns suggest that this piece may have been intended for a high-status individual or for a special occasion. The vertical inscription on the right side of the image, written in Japanese characters, likely provides additional information about the artist or the context of the piece.

Text analysis

Amazon

1716-175
Kyho 1716-175
Kyho

Google

9900 kyo ho 1716-175
9900
kyo
ho
1716-175