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Human Generated Data

Title

Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya (Matsubaya uchi Somenosuke), from the series "Beauties of the Yoshiwara" (Seirō bijin awase)

Date

Mid to Late Edo period, circa 1780-1805

People

Artist: Eishōsai Chōki, Japanese active circa 1780 - 1805

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.2567

Human Generated Data

Title

Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya (Matsubaya uchi Somenosuke), from the series "Beauties of the Yoshiwara" (Seirō bijin awase)

People

Artist: Eishōsai Chōki, Japanese active circa 1780 - 1805

Date

Mid to Late Edo period, circa 1780-1805

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Friends of Arthur B. Duel, 1933.4.2567

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-25

Human 80.9
Advertisement 79.9
Poster 78.5
Art 73
Drawing 71.4
Animal 70.8
Pattern 64.6
Collage 61.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

art 98.4
painting 97.7
people 97.2
illustration 97.2
wear 95.5
man 94.5
retro 94.2
woman 93.9
vintage 91.9
old 91.9
portrait 90.1
adult 89.3
print 87
antique 86.7
paper 86.2
kimono 85.3
one 84.6
artistic 83.6
child 83.1
veil 82.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

book jacket 58.4
comic book 52.3
jacket 45.5
wrapping 34.5
covering 24.2
graffito 23.8
retro 22.1
sketch 21.6
drawing 21.4
decoration 21.4
print media 20.9
vintage 20.7
old 18.8
stamp 17.8
paper 17.3
art 16.3
grunge 16.2
postmark 15.8
mail 15.3
money 15.3
envelope 15
man 14.8
postage 14.7
cash 14.7
design 14
letter 13.8
postal 12.8
currency 12.6
banking 12
symbol 11.4
antique 11.3
card 11.1
finance 11
philately 10.9
close 10.3
dollar 10.2
financial 9.8
black 9.6
pattern 9.6
post 9.5
savings 9.3
economy 9.3
wallpaper 9.2
business 9.1
silhouette 9.1
aged 9.1
texture 9
wealth 9
history 8.9
style 8.9
world 8.9
map 8.7
exchange 8.6
note 8.3
representation 8.3
love 7.9
ancient 7.8
banknote 7.8
travel 7.7
states 7.7
payment 7.7
message 7.3
graphic 7.3
painting 7.2
bank 7.2

Google
created on 2022-06-25

Hair 98.5
Shimada 97.7
Sakko 95.1
Hairstyle 95.1
Sleeve 87.2
Art 86.3
Black hair 81.4
Painting 80.3
Poster 76
Illustration 75.3
Eyelash 72.7
Font 71.9
Kimono 65.9
Chonmage 61.9
Drawing 61
Vintage clothing 59.4
Pattern 58.2
Visual arts 58
Graphics 57.9
Graphic design 57.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-25

drawing 99.3
painting 97.4
sketch 96.7
human face 96.2
cartoon 96
text 96
child art 87.1
person 86.2
art 83.1
illustration 78.8
woman 76.2
clothing 57

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-26
Gender Female, 67%
Sad 58.4%
Confused 29.5%
Calm 20.1%
Surprised 9.3%
Fear 7.7%
Disgusted 5.8%
Happy 3.5%
Angry 2.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Bird

Clarifai

Human face
Clothing
Human nose
Person
Human eye

AWS Rekognition

Person 80.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

paintings art 79.5%
food drinks 17.3%
interior objects 2.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-25

a close up of a piece of paper 65.8%
a piece of paper 64.8%
close up of a piece of paper 61.7%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a woman in a kimono kimono kimono kimono kimono kimono

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

a woman and child in traditional japanese clothing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

This is an image of an elegant, traditional Japanese woodblock print. It features two figures, both dressed in elaborate kimonos adorned with intricate patterns. One figure is taller and wearing a large, ornate headdress, while the other figure is slightly shorter and positioned to the right, also attired in exquisite clothing and hair accessories. The background is a solid yellow color with Japanese calligraphy on the right side. The overall composition highlights the beauty and refinement characteristic of ukiyo-e art.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-05

This is a Japanese woodblock print featuring a person in traditional Japanese attire. The person is wearing a kimono with subtle patterns and a prominent mon (family crest) on the fabric, indicating some level of formality or aristocracy. They are also wearing a dark obi (a wide belt) that cinches the kimono at the waist. Their hair is styled in a traditional way, adorned with hair ornaments that suggest a particular status or role, likely that of a geisha or someone in a similar cultural position. The print includes Japanese text to the right, which might provide information about the subject, the artist, or the context of the scene. The intricate details and the style of the garment hint at historical or cultural significance, and the overall artwork has a delicate, refined aesthetic characteristic of ukiyo-e genre prints.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) from the Edo period. The artwork shows two figures in elaborate traditional Japanese dress. The main figure wears a light-colored kimono with orange accents and an intricate hairstyle decorated with ornamental pins and a red ribbon. Behind them is a second figure wearing a green patterned garment and a black hairstyle with floral decorations. The background is rendered in a soft yellow tone, and there are Japanese characters visible in the upper right corner of the print. The style is characteristic of ukiyo-e artworks, with clean lines, flat color areas, and careful attention to textile patterns and clothing details. The print demonstrates the sophisticated fashion and beauty standards of the Edo period in Japan.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-05

The image depicts two geisha-style figures in traditional Japanese clothing. The figure in the foreground appears to be the main focus, with a detailed depiction of her face, hairstyle, and ornate kimono. The figure in the background is less prominent but also wearing an ornate kimono. The image has a warm, golden tone and contains Japanese text, though I cannot identify or name the individuals shown. Overall, the artwork appears to be an example of traditional Japanese artistic style and subject matter.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a traditional Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) from the Edo period. The artwork shows two figures in traditional Japanese dress, with elaborate hairstyles adorned with ornamental pins and decorations. The main figure wears a light-colored kimono with orange accents and a black lower portion, while the second figure is partially visible wearing a green patterned garment. The background is a warm yellow color, and there is Japanese calligraphy in the upper right corner. The style is characteristic of ukiyo-e portraits, with clean lines, flat colors, and careful attention to the details of the clothing and hair ornaments. The composition demonstrates the refined aesthetic sensibilities of Japanese art from this period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the 18th or 19th century. It features two women in traditional Japanese attire, with the woman on the left being the main subject. The woman on the left has black hair styled in an updo adorned with a red ribbon and a black hat featuring long, thin strips of fabric. She wears a white kimono with a red and white patterned obi (sash) and a black undergarment visible at the bottom. The woman on the right is partially obscured by the main subject and wears a green kimono with a black floral pattern and a black hat with white flowers.

In the top-right corner, there are several lines of Japanese text written vertically in black ink. The background of the print is a warm yellow color, which may have faded over time. Overall, the image appears to be a depiction of everyday life in Japan during the Edo period, showcasing the traditional clothing and hairstyles of the time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-05

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, specifically a ukiyo-e, depicting two women in traditional Japanese attire. The woman on the left is shown in profile, wearing a kimono with a beige and white pattern, while the woman on the right is shown in profile as well, wearing a green kimono with black flowers. Both women have black hair styled in traditional Japanese fashion, adorned with fans and flowers. The background of the print is yellow, and the overall atmosphere suggests a scene from everyday life in Japan during the Edo period. The print is signed by the artist, Utamaro, who was a renowned ukiyo-e artist known for his portraits of women.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, featuring two women dressed in elaborate kimonos. The woman on the left wears a beige kimono with a black obi and a large, intricately designed obiage. She has a red ribbon in her hair and a decorative hairpin. The woman on the right is dressed in a green kimono adorned with black floral patterns and a white obi. Her hair is styled in a traditional manner with a white flower. The background is a vibrant yellow, and there are Japanese characters on the right side of the image. The overall composition is stylized and symmetrical, characteristic of Japanese art.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image features two women dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman on the left is wearing a kimono with a floral design, while the woman on the right is wearing a kimono with a black floral design. Both women are wearing traditional Japanese hairstyles, with the woman on the left having a red ribbon in her hair. The background of the image is a solid yellow color, and there are some Chinese characters in the top right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

This image is a woodblock print, likely a ukiyo-e, depicting two women with traditional Japanese hairstyles and attire against a solid yellow background.

The main figure is a woman shown from the waist up. She has fair skin, closed eyes, and a serene expression. Her black hair is elaborately styled with ornamental hairpins and a decorative comb or fan-like accessory. A red bow is visible at the top of her head. She is wearing a kimono with a patterned design, featuring shades of beige and white, with an orange trim and black fabric around the lower edge.

Partially visible behind her is another woman, her face peeking out from behind a green kimono patterned with dark flowers. Her hair is also styled in a traditional manner and adorned with flowers. She is looking down.

Japanese characters and seals are present in the upper right and upper left corners of the print, adding to the traditional aesthetic. The overall style is reminiscent of classical Japanese art, with its focus on elegance, detailed ornamentation, and subdued color palette.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

This is a Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, a classic art form. The style is typical of this period, with a focus on elegant figures, vibrant colors, and detailed patterns.

Composition:

  • The image features two women, likely geishas or courtesans. One is in the foreground, and the other is partially obscured behind the first.
  • The background is a solid, flat yellow.
  • The composition is somewhat asymmetrical, with the main figure dominating the left side.

Details:

  • Main Figure:
    • She is the dominant subject and wears an elaborate hairstyle typical of the era, featuring black hair, ornate hairpins, and a high bun.
    • She is dressed in a kimono, probably silk with a geometric pattern. Her outfit has a cream and black color scheme.
    • The kimono's collar reveals a glimpse of a red-patterned undergarment.
    • Her expression is serene and almost expressionless, a common characteristic in ukiyo-e prints.
  • Secondary Figure:
    • Partially hidden behind the main figure, she has a similar hairstyle, but her hair accessory features a floral arrangement.
    • She's wearing a kimono with a green pattern.
  • Colors:
    • The palette is rich and vibrant, with a focus on red, black, yellow, green, and cream.
  • Text:
    • There is Japanese text running vertically along the right side of the print, likely including the artist's name, title, and other information about the print.

Style and Context:

  • Ukiyo-e: This print is a classic example of ukiyo-e, "pictures of the floating world," which flourished in the Edo period of Japan (1603-1868).
  • Subject: The subject matter of ukiyo-e often depicted beautiful women, actors, scenes from everyday life, and landscapes.
  • Technique: Woodblock prints were created by carving designs into wood blocks and then applying ink and pressing paper onto them.
  • Purpose: Ukiyo-e prints were popular and widely accessible art, used to decorate homes and disseminate images of popular culture.

Overall, this is a beautiful example of Japanese woodblock printing that showcases the artistry and elegance of the period.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, known as Ukiyo-e, which was popular during the Edo period (1603-1868). This particular print depicts two women in traditional Japanese attire, likely from the late 18th or early 19th century.

The woman on the left is wearing a white kimono with a subtle pattern and an orange obi (sash) around her waist. She has an elaborate hairstyle adorned with hairpins and a red decorative element. Her expression is serene and contemplative.

The woman on the right is wearing a green kimono with a dark, swirling pattern. She has a white flower ornament in her hair and appears to be looking downward, possibly engaged in a quiet conversation or activity.

The background is a warm yellow, which is typical in Ukiyo-e prints to highlight the subjects. There are Japanese characters in the top right corner, which likely include the title of the print and the artist's signature. The characters read "女房姿繪尽 かはゆひ姿" which translates to "Pictures of the Likeness of Wives: The Likeness of Kawayui."

This type of print often depicted scenes from everyday life, including portraits of beautiful women (bijin-ga), which were highly valued for their aesthetic and cultural significance.

Qwen

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

This is a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, typically from the Edo period (1603-1868). The image features two women dressed in elaborate traditional attire. The woman in the foreground is wearing a white kimono with intricate patterns and a dark obi (sash) with orange details. She has a decorative hairpin with thin, elongated hair extensions, and her face is painted in a style characteristic of the era, with a serene expression. The woman in the background is wearing a green kimono with a floral pattern and also has a decorative hairpin adorned with flowers. The background is a plain, warm yellow color, and there are Japanese calligraphy characters on the top right, which likely provide the title of the print or the artist's name. The overall style and details suggest that this is a representation of a geisha or a courtesan, which were common subjects in ukiyo-e prints.

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

This image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period, featuring two women dressed in elaborate traditional attire. The woman in the foreground is wearing a white kimono with intricate patterns and a red sash. She has dark hair styled in a traditional manner, adorned with a red bow and several hairpins. The woman in the background is wearing a green kimono with floral patterns and a white obi. She also has dark hair styled in a traditional manner, decorated with a white flower and a red bow. The background is a plain yellow color, and there is Japanese text on the top right corner, which likely provides information about the artist or the subjects depicted. The style and details suggest that this is a piece of ukiyo-e art, which was popular during the Edo period for its depictions of beautiful women, kabuki actors, and other scenes from everyday life.

Text analysis

Google

S-Ri 青棲美人合 松葉屋内 綠之女 √ 長喜 465
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美人
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屋内
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