Human Generated Data

Title

Inari

Date

c. 1887

People

Artist: Adolfo Farsari, American 1841 - 1898

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Janet and Daniel Tassel, 2007.219.3.11.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Inari

People

Artist: Adolfo Farsari, American 1841 - 1898

Date

c. 1887

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Janet and Daniel Tassel, 2007.219.3.11.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-07

Art 93.3
Gate 85.7
Torii 74.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-16

painting 99
art 98.5
print 98.3
old 97.9
vintage 97.9
wood 97.4
no person 97.3
house 96.6
people 96.3
antique 95.7
architecture 94.8
illustration 94.1
wall 93.6
room 93
retro 92.4
home 91.6
furniture 90.2
travel 88.9
window 88.7
picture frame 88.4

Imagga
created on 2018-03-16

grunge 39.1
snow 35.6
old 34.8
jigsaw puzzle 32.2
texture 27.1
puzzle 26.3
antique 25.4
vintage 24
aged 22.6
wall 22.2
grungy 20.9
structure 20.1
dirty 19.9
upright 19.1
paint 19
weather 17.8
game 17.4
art 16.5
paper 16.5
retro 16.4
border 16.3
brown 15.4
pattern 15
building 14.8
architecture 14.2
ancient 13.8
rough 13.7
design 13.5
rust 13.5
frame 13.4
damaged 13.3
rusty 13.3
piano 12.8
travel 12
history 11.6
surface 11.5
weathered 11.4
book jacket 11.4
empty 11.2
color 11.1
wallpaper 10.7
textured 10.5
black 10.2
keyboard instrument 10.1
percussion instrument 9.9
stringed instrument 9.8
backgrounds 9.7
stained 9.6
decoration 9.6
musical instrument 9.2
city 9.1
material 8.9
jacket 8.8
metal 8.8
messy 8.7
dirt 8.6
door 8.6
wood 8.3
grain 8.3
country 7.9
entrance 7.7
stain 7.7
rustic 7.7
winter 7.7
worn 7.6
painted 7.6
map 7.6
landscape 7.4
tourism 7.4
historic 7.3
landmark 7.2

Google
created on 2018-03-16

picture frame 84.6
painting 78.6
watercolor paint 72.9
paint 64.5
shrine 62.9
temple 62.8
tree 59.7
antique 58.3
artwork 57.7
art 57.4
visual arts 52.7

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-16

gallery 84.9
room 61.5
picture frame 48.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Tree

AWS Rekognition

Painting 93.3%

Clarifai

Tree 88.3%

Clarifai

Tree 62%

Clarifai

Tree 47.3%

Clarifai

Tree 46.9%

Clarifai

Tree 35.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-03-16

streetview architecture 99.9%
paintings art 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-03-16

an old photo of a living room 20.1%
a picture of a room 20%
a room with white walls 19.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

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

an old photo of a japanese gate in the woods

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a serene pathway flanked by multiple traditional Japanese torii gates, which are vermilion-colored wooden structures that symbolize the transition to sacred spaces. The path stretches into the distance, creating a tunnel-like effect. Around the gates, lush greenery, including tall trees, frames the scene, adding a peaceful, natural ambiance. A stone lantern stands prominently to the left of the first torii gate, and a wooden lamp post is visible to the right, evoking the traditional aesthetic of Japanese shrines. The setting is tranquil and spiritual, with an emphasis on nature and cultural heritage.

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese pathway lined with numerous red torii gates. The torii gates create a tunnel-like effect as they stretch into the distance, with each gate standing consecutively along a path. The setting is surrounded by lush greenery, with tall trees casting shadows on the ground. In the foreground, there is a stone lantern on the left side and what appears to be a wooden lantern on the right side, both contributing to the serene and picturesque ambiance. The photograph is likely a hand-colored image, giving it a vintage and artistic appearance. The scene is peaceful and quintessentially Japanese, commonly seen in places like Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a beautiful vintage photograph showing a path lined with traditional Japanese torii gates (a torii tunnel or Senbon torii) at what appears to be a Shinto shrine. The torii gates are painted in the characteristic vermillion or orange-red color and create a covered walkway effect. Along the path, there's a traditional stone lantern (tōrō). The setting is surrounded by lush greenery and pine trees, creating a serene, spiritual atmosphere. The image appears to be from an old photo album or book, as evidenced by the decorative border visible at the edges of the page. This style of repeated torii gates is famously associated with Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, though this could be from another shrine with similar architecture.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-30

The image depicts a serene and tranquil forest setting in Japan. In the foreground, there is a row of ornate, wooden torii gates leading into a wooded path. These traditional Japanese gate structures are typically found at the entrance to Shinto shrines. The path is surrounded by lush, verdant vegetation and tall trees, creating a sense of seclusion and solitude. The overall atmosphere conveys a peaceful and meditative ambiance, characteristic of sacred spaces in Japanese culture.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-30

The image shows a pair of traditional Japanese torii gates made of wood, set in a lush, forested landscape. The gates mark the entrance to a shrine or sacred space. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The path between the gates appears well-trodden, inviting visitors to walk through and explore the shrine grounds beyond. The combination of natural beauty and historic architecture makes for a captivating and timeless scene.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-30

This is a beautiful vintage photograph of a Japanese Shinto shrine, featuring a series of vermillion (orange-red) torii gates forming a tunnel-like pathway. This style is characteristic of Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of torii gates. The image shows several gates in succession, creating a covered walkway through what appears to be a wooded area. On the left side of the path, there's a traditional stone lantern (tōrō) with a distinctive architectural design, and there's also a hanging lantern visible along the path. The photograph appears to be hand-colored, which was a common technique for Japanese photography in the late 19th/early 20th century. The surrounding environment includes pine trees and other vegetation, giving the scene a serene, natural atmosphere. The image is mounted on what appears to be an album page with a decorative border.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a serene and majestic scene of a Japanese temple or shrine, characterized by its distinctive architecture and natural surroundings.

Architecture:

  • The temple features a series of wooden torii gates, which are traditional Japanese gateways that mark the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
  • The gates are arranged in a row, with each one slightly offset from the next, creating a sense of depth and perspective.
  • The gates are adorned with intricate carvings and designs, adding to their beauty and cultural significance.
  • The temple's roof is curved and tiled, with a prominent finial at the apex, giving it a distinctive and iconic appearance.

Surroundings:

  • The temple is surrounded by lush greenery, including trees and bushes, which adds to its natural and peaceful ambiance.
  • A stone lantern stands sentinel to the left of the temple, its soft light illuminating the path leading up to the entrance.
  • The sky above is overcast, casting a warm and gentle glow over the entire scene.

Overall Impression:

  • The image exudes a sense of tranquility and spirituality, inviting the viewer to step into the serene and sacred world of the temple.
  • The combination of traditional architecture, natural beauty, and cultural significance creates a powerful and evocative image that is both visually stunning and emotionally resonant.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a serene and historic scene, showcasing a traditional Japanese torii gate situated within a lush forest. The torii gate, characterized by its distinctive red color and curved roof, is positioned at the end of a winding path lined with trees and shrubs. A stone lantern stands to the left of the gate, adding to the tranquil ambiance.

In the background, the forest is densely populated with trees, creating a sense of depth and seclusion. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted. The image appears to be a photograph or painting, capturing a moment in time that evokes a sense of calm and contemplation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a photograph of a traditional Japanese garden with a pathway lined by a series of red torii gates. The torii gates are wooden structures that symbolize the transition from the mundane to the sacred in Shinto shrines. The pathway is narrow and leads into the distance, with lush greenery and trees on both sides, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. On the left side of the pathway, there is a stone lantern, which is a common feature in Japanese gardens and is often used to provide lighting and add to the aesthetic appeal.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The picture depicts a scene from a traditional Japanese temple or shrine. It features a long, covered walkway with a series of red torii gates lining the path. The walkway is flanked by tall trees, which provide a natural, serene atmosphere. The torii gates are spaced evenly, and each one is supported by two vertical posts. At the beginning of the walkway, there is a stone lantern, adding to the traditional aesthetic of the scene.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

The image is a mounted photograph, showing a series of red Japanese Torii gates leading into the distance. The photograph is set within a cream-colored frame, which is itself framed by a dark border with an ornate, gold, patterned design.

In the foreground of the photograph, there is a stone lantern to the left of the path. It is tall and cylindrical, with a small, square window on its side. To the right of the path, another lantern stands, though it appears to be made of wood or metal.

The series of red Torii gates stretch far into the distance, diminishing in size as they recede. The gates are evenly spaced and aligned, creating a strong sense of depth and perspective. The path underneath the gates appears to be made of packed earth or gravel.

The scene is set within a forest, with lush green trees and foliage on either side of the path. The trees provide a sense of enclosure and tranquility, while sunlight filters through the branches, creating dappled lighting on the path and gates.

At the bottom left of the image, the words "FIG. INARI" are visible, suggesting that the photograph depicts a scene at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, which is famous for its thousands of Torii gates.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a hand-colored photograph of a pathway lined with traditional Japanese torii gates. The gates are painted in a vibrant red color, and they create a tunnel-like effect leading into the distance. The pathway itself is a dirt path, and the scene is flanked by lush green trees and vegetation.

In the foreground, there are two stone lanterns with white-light squares, providing a sense of depth and enhancing the beauty of the scene. There are also additional light-looking wooden lanterns.

The photograph is mounted on a white background, with a black border featuring an ornate gold design. At the bottom left corner of the image, there is a caption "FIG INARI". Overall, the image captures the serene beauty and unique architecture of a Japanese shrine or temple.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a serene scene featuring a series of traditional Japanese torii gates. These gates are typically found at the entrances of Shinto shrines and symbolize the transition from the mundane to the sacred. The torii gates in the image are made of wood and painted in a deep red color. They are arranged in a pathway that extends into the distance, creating a tunnel-like effect.

The pathway is flanked by lush greenery, including tall trees and shrubs, which add to the tranquil and natural ambiance of the setting. On either side of the path, there are stone lanterns, which are traditional elements in Japanese gardens and shrines. These lanterns are likely used to illuminate the path during nighttime.

The overall composition of the image, with the repetitive pattern of the torii gates and the surrounding foliage, evokes a sense of peace and spirituality. The image appears to be a hand-colored photograph, which was a common technique in early photography to add color to black-and-white images. The border of the photograph has a decorative, textured frame, adding to its aesthetic appeal.

Qwen

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