Unable to open [object Object]: HTTP 0 attempting to load TileSource

Human Generated Data

Title

Heron Under Blossoming Lotus Plant at the Water's Edge

Date

dated to 1909

People

Artist: An Chung-sik (also known as Sim-chŏn), Korean 1861 - 1919

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Robert D. Mowry in honor of Alan J. and Suzanne W. Dworsky, 2016.112

Human Generated Data

Title

Heron Under Blossoming Lotus Plant at the Water's Edge

People

Artist: An Chung-sik (also known as Sim-chŏn), Korean 1861 - 1919

Date

dated to 1909

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Robert D. Mowry in honor of Alan J. and Suzanne W. Dworsky, 2016.112

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-04

Animal 97.2
Art 95
Drawing 93.6
Sketch 85.3
Waterfowl 82.5
Pattern 67
Floral Design 67
Graphics 67
Crane Bird 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

illustration 99.8
chalk out 96.9
art 96.3
vertical 92.5
bird 89.6
nature 89.3
print 89.2
engraving 88.9
design 88.9
vector 88
animal 87.8
feather 83.9
painting 82.9
desktop 82.1
etching 81.2
sketch 79.8
visuals 79.6
vintage 76.7
leaf 76.3
old 75.5

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 100
art 37.8
design 29.8
pattern 26
graphic 24.8
curve 22.8
artistic 21.7
shape 21.6
black 19.2
backdrop 19
style 18.6
retro 18
line 18
ornament 17.3
motion 16.3
light 16.1
texture 16
creative 15
silhouette 14.9
element 14.9
modern 14.7
wallpaper 14.6
grunge 14.5
color 14.5
decorative 14.2
swirl 13.8
artwork 13.7
elegant 13.7
smoke 13
decoration 13
elements 13
fantasy 12.6
flower 12.3
flame 12.2
creativity 12.1
detail 12.1
smooth 11.9
futuristic 11.7
frame 11.7
wave 11.2
fractal 11
effect 11
paint 10.9
space 10.9
vintage 10.8
ink 10.6
backgrounds 10.6
old 10.5
dynamic 10.4
shiny 10.3
floral 10.2
generated 10.2
symbol 10.1
bright 10
decor 9.7
scroll 9.5
ancient 9.5
curl 9.5
flow 9.3
energy 9.3
painting 9
concepts 8.9
textured 8.8
liquid 8.7
rendering 8.6
draw 8.6
digital 8.1
lines 8.1
tattoo 7.8
antique 7.8
stylized 7.7
ideas 7.5
glowing 7.4
border 7.2
soft 7.2

Google
created on 2018-03-23

art 85
bird 71.7
illustration 70
water bird 65.7
artwork 64.5
calligraphy 58.2
drawing 58
printmaking 52.2
font 52
graphics 50.7

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

text 99.9
linedrawing 22.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-44
Gender Female, 50.1%
Happy 45.4%
Surprised 45.2%
Disgusted 45.3%
Angry 45.9%
Calm 46.8%
Sad 50.9%
Confused 45.5%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Bird
Plant
Flower

AWS Rekognition

Bird 97.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-03-23

a close up of a map 81.2%
a drawing of a map 67%
close up of a map 66.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a painting of a bird on a branch of a tree

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

a painting of a crane and lotus with chinese writing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-24

This image is a long vertical scroll featuring traditional East Asian brush painting. The main subject is a white crane standing gracefully in shallow waters, depicted with delicate lines and gentle shading to convey its plumage and elegant posture. Above the crane are detailed lotus flowers and thin, arching reeds, adding depth to the composition.

The background is subdued, with faint suggestions of water and land meeting at the crane's feet. The minimal use of colors emphasizes the natural beauty and simplicity of the scene.

In the upper right portion, there is a block of calligraphy in black ink, most likely a poem, or writing complementing the painting, followed by a red seal stamp, a common element in East Asian art signifying the artist's signature or mark of authenticity.

The overall style is serene and balanced, reflecting the traditional themes of harmony with nature often found in Asian art.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a traditional Chinese ink and wash painting (水墨画) featuring a white crane standing in shallow water among lotus leaves and flowers. The composition is vertical, with Chinese calligraphy at the top of the painting. The crane is depicted in a minimalist style, rendered in white with delicate black lines defining its form. It has long, thin legs and is shown in a graceful pose typical of East Asian bird paintings.

The botanical elements include large lotus leaves painted in varying shades of gray ink, and a lotus flower shown in a light, ethereal style. There are also some reed-like plants suggested with quick, subtle brushstrokes in pale brown or sepia tones. The overall color palette is restrained, primarily using black, gray, and white with occasional touches of light brown.

The calligraphy at the top appears to be in a flowing, artistic style, though I cannot translate the specific characters. The entire piece exemplifies the elegant simplicity and harmony with nature that is characteristic of traditional Chinese painting. There's also a red seal stamp visible, which is typically the artist's signature mark.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image depicts a traditional Chinese painting featuring a crane standing in a body of water surrounded by lotus flowers and other decorative elements. The crane is depicted with delicate brushstrokes, capturing its graceful posture and the details of its feathers. The lotus flowers and foliage add depth and texture to the composition, creating a serene and natural scene. The calligraphic text in the upper portion of the image likely adds further meaning or context to the artwork. Overall, the image showcases the beauty and artistry of traditional Chinese painting.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-26

The image depicts a serene and elegant scene, featuring a white heron standing in shallow water, surrounded by lush vegetation. The heron is positioned centrally, facing left, with its long neck bent and its head turned towards the viewer. Its wings are folded against its body, and its legs are slender and black.

To the right of the heron, a large lotus flower blooms, accompanied by several smaller flowers and leaves. The stems and leaves are depicted in various shades of brown and gray, adding depth and texture to the composition. In the background, the water is calm and peaceful, with gentle ripples disturbing its surface.

On the left side of the image, a column of Chinese calligraphy is visible, written in black ink on a white background. The text is composed of several lines of characters, each carefully rendered to convey a sense of elegance and refinement. The overall effect is one of tranquility and beauty, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world depicted in the image.

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

The image is a traditional Chinese painting, characterized by its simplicity and elegance. The painting features a crane standing in water, surrounded by lotus flowers and leaves. The crane is depicted in a serene pose, with its long neck stretched out and its beak pointing downwards. The lotus flowers are shown in various stages of bloom, with some petals open and others closed. The leaves are delicate and curved, adding to the overall sense of tranquility.

The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to emphasize the beauty of the crane and the lotus flowers. The overall effect of the painting is one of peace and harmony, inviting the viewer to step into a world of serenity and calm.

In the top left corner of the painting, there is a vertical column of Chinese characters, which are likely the artist's signature or a poem that accompanies the painting. The characters are written in a flowing script, adding to the overall sense of elegance and refinement.

Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of traditional Chinese art, with its simple yet powerful composition and delicate brushwork. It is a testament to the enduring beauty of Chinese culture and the importance of preserving traditional art forms.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a painting of a bird with long legs and a long beak, standing on the ground near a body of water. The bird's body is white, and its legs and beak are black. The painting also features some plants and flowers, with the flowers having a pink color and the plants having a brown color. The painting is done in a traditional Chinese style, with a red stamp in the upper left corner.

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

The image features a traditional Chinese painting with a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The painting depicts a white crane standing in a pond, surrounded by water lilies and lotus flowers. The crane's long legs and neck are gracefully extended, and its wings are slightly spread, giving the impression of movement. The water lilies and lotus flowers are depicted in delicate brushstrokes, with some petals appearing slightly curled. The painting also includes a poem written in Chinese characters, adding to the artistic and cultural significance of the work. The overall composition is balanced and harmonious, with the crane and water plants creating a peaceful and contemplative scene.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a traditional Chinese ink and wash painting, depicting a tranquil scene of a heron wading in a pond. The painting is vertical in orientation, characteristic of scroll paintings.

At the top of the painting, there's traditional Chinese calligraphy written in vertical columns, adding an artistic and textual element to the artwork. Next to the calligraphy, a small grey flower is subtly painted, adding a touch of detail to the upper part of the artwork.

Below the calligraphy and flower, there is a lotus flower with delicate petals, portrayed with soft, light washes of ink. The leaves of the lotus are more densely inked, showcasing the artist's skill in creating depth and texture with varying shades of ink.

The heron is the central figure, standing tall with its long, pointed beak and slender legs. The artist has used light washes to depict the body of the heron, while its legs are drawn with bolder, darker lines, giving it a sense of grounding and stability.

The water of the pond is suggested with horizontal brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and reflection. The reeds and other plants in the background are depicted with thin, delicate lines, adding to the overall serene and naturalistic feel of the painting.

A red seal, or chop, is present on the left side, indicating the artist's signature and adding to the authenticity of the piece.

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

This is a traditional Chinese ink and wash painting. It features a tall, narrow composition.

Main Elements:

  • Bird: A white heron or egret is the prominent subject, standing with its legs partially submerged in water. The bird has a long, pointed beak and is positioned on the lower half of the painting.
  • Lotus: Lotus flowers and leaves are scattered throughout the image, with one large flower in full bloom near the top left and several large leaves that serve as a backdrop for the bird.
  • Water: The lower portion of the painting depicts a calm body of water, likely a pond or lake. Gentle brushstrokes create the impression of the water's surface.
  • Calligraphy: Vertical columns of Chinese calligraphy are positioned on the upper left. This text adds context or poetry to the artwork.
  • Color Palette: The artwork primarily uses monochromatic ink washes, with shades of black, gray, and brown dominating. There are subtle hints of yellow and pinkish-brown on the lotus leaves and the water's edge.
  • Style: The painting embodies traditional Chinese ink wash techniques, with a focus on the fluidity of the ink, the suggestion of forms, and the overall mood of tranquility. The brushstrokes are delicate, conveying both realism and artistic interpretation.

Overall Impression:

The painting evokes a sense of calm and harmony. The bird and the lotus symbolize purity, elegance, and a connection to nature. The calligraphy and the subtle details of the image suggest the artist's deep understanding of nature, art, and the principles of traditional Chinese painting.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This image is a traditional Chinese ink painting that features a serene and elegant scene. The artwork depicts a white crane standing gracefully in a marshy area with lotus plants. The crane is shown in a calm and poised stance, with one leg raised, amidst the lotus leaves and flowers. The lotus flowers and leaves are rendered in delicate shades of gray and light brown, adding to the tranquil ambiance of the scene.

In the upper part of the painting, there is Chinese calligraphy written in a flowing, artistic style. The calligraphy appears to be a poem or a piece of prose, adding a literary dimension to the artwork. The text is written vertically, which is typical in traditional Chinese paintings.

The overall composition and style of the painting reflect the principles of traditional Chinese art, emphasizing harmony, balance, and the beauty of nature. The use of ink and subtle coloring creates a sense of depth and tranquility, inviting the viewer to appreciate the peaceful coexistence of the crane and the lotus in their natural environment.

Qwen

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

This image is a traditional Chinese ink painting featuring a white crane or egret standing in shallow water, surrounded by lotus plants. The crane is depicted in a graceful pose, with its wings slightly spread and its long legs partially submerged. The lotus leaves are large and detailed, with some showing signs of wear and tear, adding a sense of realism to the scene. The lotus flowers are also present, with one in full bloom and another in a budding stage. The background is minimalistic, focusing attention on the crane and the lotus plants. There is also some Chinese calligraphy on the left side of the painting, which adds an element of cultural significance and enhances the overall aesthetic. The painting is signed by the artist, whose name is likely written in the small red stamp in the bottom left corner.

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

This image is a traditional Chinese painting featuring a white egret standing in water amidst lotus flowers. The egret is depicted with its wings slightly spread, and it is positioned in a balanced pose, with one foot on the ground and the other lifted. The lotus flowers are in various stages of bloom, with the most prominent one toward the top left, showcasing its delicate petals and yellow center. The leaves and stems of the lotus are rendered in a soft, ink-like style, adding depth and texture to the composition. The background is minimalistic, allowing the egret and lotus to stand out prominently. The painting also includes some Chinese calligraphy on the left side, which appears to be a poem or inscription, adding an element of artistic and cultural significance. The overall style of the painting is characterized by its use of negative space and delicate, flowing lines, typical of traditional Chinese ink wash painting.

Text analysis

Amazon

Lam
feata!
Pat@
w