Human Generated Data

Title

The Pilgrimage to Sumiyoshi (Miotsukushi), Chapter 14 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 14th of 54 Volumes

Date

17th-18th century

People

-

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.613.14

Human Generated Data

Title

The Pilgrimage to Sumiyoshi (Miotsukushi), Chapter 14 of the "Tale of Genji" (Genji monogatari), 14th of 54 Volumes

Date

17th-18th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.613.14

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 97.7
Invertebrate 78.1
Animal 78.1
Paper 63.1
Art 60.4
Scroll 58.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

retro 98.7
vintage 96.4
desktop 96
paper 95.6
old 95.4
design 95.1
antique 93.8
texture 93.5
dirty 93.3
picture frame 92.5
page 91.8
blank 90.2
art 89.7
pattern 89.5
decoration 89.4
empty 87.1
parchment 85.5
illustration 85.4
vector 84.2
sepia pigment 83.9

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

notebook 85.1
paper 69.2
vintage 67.2
antique 65.4
grunge 62.4
aged 61.8
old 61.5
texture 59.3
parchment 53.9
ancient 52.9
canvas 51.4
border 49.9
retro 47.7
blank 47.3
aging 46.2
stained 43.4
worn 41.2
empty 39.6
text 39.4
frame 38.9
page 38.2
grungy 38.1
pattern 37.1
brown 36.9
decorative 32.7
manuscript 29.5
space 28.8
dirty 28.1
yellow 27.3
card 26.4
sheet 26.4
burnt 26.3
wallpaper 25.4
torn 25.2
wall 24.9
rough 24.7
document 23.3
paint 22.7
art 22.2
color 21.8
burned 21.7
book 21.4
cardboard 21.2
design 20.9
journal 20.9
material 20.7
backgrounds 20.3
dirt 19.2
decay 18.4
pages 17.6
letter 17.5
envelope 17.4
damaged 17.2
floral 16.2
stains 15.6
old fashioned 15.3
surface 15.1
crumpled 13.6
rusty 13.4
weathered 13.3
artistic 13.1
materials 12.7
ragged 12.7
faded 12.7
stain 12.5
obsolete 12.5
cover 12.1
graphic 11.7
spot 11.5
note 11.1
historic 11
shabby 10.8
flower 10.8
grime 10.8
backdrop 10.8
fracture 10.7
messy 10.7
textured 10.6
age 10.5
grain 10.2
history 9.9
crease 9.8
mottled 9.8
container 9.7
ornament 9.5
textures 9.5
tracery 8.9
broad 8.9
succulent 8.8
crack 8.7
structure 8.7
binding 8.6
leaf 8.6
poster 8.5
dark 8.4
foliage 8.3
creative 8
correspondence 7.9
scroll 7.6
ornamental 7.6
style 7.4
ornate 7.3
decoration 7.3

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Calligraphy 74.1
Paper 69.5
Rectangle 60.8
Art 58.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

drawing 99.4
cartoon 95.7
sketch 95.2
handwriting 93.7
child art 87
letter 69.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book
Insect

Clarifai

Envelope

AWS Rekognition

Book 92.1%

AWS Rekognition

Insect 78.1%

Clarifai

Envelope 69.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

paintings art 99.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-01

a close up of a piece of paper 63.2%
a piece of paper 63.1%
close up of a piece of paper 60.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a drawing of a woman's face.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a chinese painting of a woman with a flower

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese artwork or document. The centerpiece of the design features calligraphy written in black ink on a narrow vertical strip of aged paper that appears slightly worn. The strip is surrounded by a larger sheet of beige paper with a soft, floral or leaf-like patterned design repeated throughout. The outer paper has a textured appearance, and on the right side, there is a visible binding stitched together, suggesting this is part of a bound book, album, or manuscript. The aesthetic is elegant and understated, reflecting traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a piece of Japanese calligraphy mounted on an elegant, patterned background. The calligraphy is done on a narrow strip of paper, featuring vertical and flowing Japanese characters written in black ink. The paper strip appears aged, with some discoloration and spotting, particularly near the top and bottom. It is centered on a larger piece of paper that serves as a mat, which has a subtle repeating pattern of stylized leaves or floral motifs. The patterns are in a light, muted color contrasting gently with the background. The larger sheet is bound on the right with visible stitching, suggesting it is part of an album or book. The overall design is minimalist and refined, highlighting the traditional aesthetics of Japanese art.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a Japanese calligraphic work. It features a single vertical column of Japanese characters or kanji against a background of delicate floral patterns. The calligraphic text is written in a bold, expressive style, suggesting it may be a poetic or literary work. The overall composition has an elegant, traditional aesthetic typical of Japanese art and design.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a vintage Japanese or Chinese calligraphy artwork on aged paper with an ornate floral pattern background. The calligraphy consists of bold, expressive black brushstrokes that form a vertical composition. The characters appear to be written in a flowing, cursive style. The artwork is bordered by red string or ribbon along the right edge, adding a decorative accent. The aged appearance of the paper suggests this is an antique or historical piece of calligraphy art.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a page from what looks like a traditional Japanese or East Asian text or manuscript. The background is a light cream or beige color with subtle floral patterns embossed or printed across it. There is a small section of Japanese calligraphy written vertically in black ink on what appears to be a slightly darker or aged piece of paper attached to the main page. The edge of the page shows what looks like traditional binding or stitching with a reddish-brown cord or thread. The overall appearance suggests this is from a historical document or book using traditional bookbinding methods.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a vintage, square-shaped book or album cover, featuring a beige background adorned with a repeating pattern of small, light-colored flowers and leaves. A vertical strip of aged paper is centered on the cover, bearing an intricate black calligraphic script that reads "Kanji" in English, although the exact meaning is unclear due to the worn condition of the paper.

The cover is bound with a thin, brown cord or string, and the edges are slightly worn, giving the impression of age and use. The overall appearance suggests that this is a rare or antique item, possibly originating from Japan or another Asian culture.

The image provides a glimpse into the past, offering a sense of nostalgia and historical significance. The calligraphic script adds an air of elegance and sophistication, while the worn edges and aged paper convey a sense of timelessness and enduring value.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a beige book cover with a floral pattern and Japanese calligraphy. The cover is square, featuring a light beige background with a subtle floral pattern in a slightly darker shade of beige. A vertical rectangle in the center of the cover contains Japanese calligraphy written in black ink. The calligraphy is composed of several characters, but the text is not legible due to its stylized nature.

On the right side of the cover, there are five visible sections where the pages are bound together with thin, light-brown string. The background behind the book cover is solid black, suggesting that the image may be a product photo or part of an online catalog. Overall, the image presents a serene and elegant design, with the combination of the floral pattern and Japanese calligraphy creating a sense of cultural sophistication.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts an old book with a beige cover that has a leaf pattern. The book is bound with a brown string on the right side. The cover has a rectangular-shaped paper in the middle, which is slightly larger than the cover and is folded. The paper has some black text written on it, and the edges of the paper are slightly curled.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows a close-up of a book cover. The cover is beige and features a pattern of snowflakes and leaves. The cover is decorated with a black calligraphy inscription in the center. The calligraphy is written in a flowing, cursive style and appears to be in a foreign language. The cover is bound with a brown cord, and the edges of the cover are frayed.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows the front cover of a Japanese book or manuscript. The cover is a light beige color with a subtle, repeating pattern of stylized leaves or floral motifs. A rectangular strip is centrally positioned on the cover, featuring what appears to be calligraphy in black ink, oriented vertically. The strip itself has a textured appearance, with a mix of beige and goldish hues at the top and bottom. The book is bound along the right edge with cord, and there are indications of wear and age on the cover, adding to its antique aesthetic. The background is a solid black.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows the cover of a Japanese book. The cover is made of a light-colored paper, patterned with a repeating design of what appears to be stylized leaves. In the center of the cover is a rectangular label, possibly made from a slightly different paper. On the label, there are vertical lines of Japanese calligraphy written in black ink. The book is bound with a simple cord along the right edge. There is a black background. The overall impression is of a traditional, handcrafted book.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional Japanese book cover. The cover features a light-colored background with a subtle, repeating floral pattern. In the center, there is a rectangular strip of paper with Japanese calligraphy written in black ink. The calligraphy appears to be written vertically, which is typical in traditional Japanese writing. The book is bound with a visible spine on the right side, held together by what appears to be a decorative cord or string. The overall aesthetic suggests that this book could be an antique or a piece of cultural significance, possibly containing poetry, literature, or historical documents.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image depicts the cover of a traditional Japanese document or book. The cover is a light beige or cream color and features a subtle pattern of small, faintly printed maple leaf motifs. The pattern is evenly distributed across the cover, giving it a delicate and historical appearance.

In the center of the cover, there is a rectangular, slightly damaged section that appears to be a piece of paper or a label. This section contains handwritten text in what looks like traditional Japanese calligraphy. The calligraphy is black and contrasts with the lighter background of the section. The writing is not clearly legible or is in a style that requires expert knowledge to decipher.

The edges of the cover are reinforced with a bound edge binding, which is a traditional method used in bookbinding. This binding is wrapped with a thin, light-colored thread or cord, adding to the vintage and traditional aesthetic of the object. The overall condition of the document suggests it may be old or carefully preserved.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image depicts the cover of an old, possibly traditional Japanese book, known as a "tetsuyaku" or "kakejiku" style. The cover is made of a light-colored, possibly handmade paper, with a subtle pattern of small, repeating floral or leaf motifs in a muted tone. The binding on the right side is a traditional Japanese style, with visible cords and a decorative flap.

In the center of the cover, there is a rectangular section with a slightly darker background, possibly gold-leafed or treated to highlight the text. This section contains black Japanese calligraphy, written in a vertical format. The characters appear to be in a cursive or semi-cursive script, which is characteristic of traditional Japanese writing.

The overall appearance of the cover suggests that it is an antique or a reproduction of an antique book, likely containing important or artistic content, given the careful design and traditional elements. The wear and tear on the cover, such as small stains and imperfections, add to its aged and authentic look.