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Title

Beneath the Autumn Leaves (Momiji no Ga), Illustration and Calligraphic Excerpt to Chapter 7 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Tosa Mitsuyoshi, Japanese 1539 - 1613

Classification

Paintings with Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Hofer Collection of the Printed and Graphic Arts of Asia in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Paine, 1973.72.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Beneath the Autumn Leaves (Momiji no Ga), Illustration and Calligraphic Excerpt to Chapter 7 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

People

Artist: Tosa Mitsuyoshi, Japanese 1539 - 1613

Date

17th century

Classification

Paintings with Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Hofer Collection of the Printed and Graphic Arts of Asia in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Paine, 1973.72.1

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Amazon
created on 2019-09-18

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Clarifai
created on 2019-09-18

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Imagga
created on 2019-09-18

old 50.9
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Google
created on 2019-09-18

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Microsoft
created on 2019-09-18

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Color Analysis

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Amazon

Rug
Rug 96.2%

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Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-09-18

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Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a painting with writing on it and a mountain -100%
a photograph of a painting of a painting of a tree -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

This image depicts a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy on a decorated paper. The calligraphy is written in flowing, elegant characters, conveying a sense of artistic expression and cultural history.

The background features a delicate, abstract design with gold and black speckles and floral motifs, giving the piece a sophisticated and decorative appearance. The colors and patterns in the background enhance the beauty of the calligraphy, creating a harmonious and visually appealing composition.

The overall aesthetic of the image reflects a classical Japanese art style, blending the written word with intricate, nature-inspired backgrounds.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

This image appears to be a piece of abstract art, involving a combination of calligraphic elements and natural motifs. It features an array of gestural black brushstrokes that flow dynamically across the canvas, some curving and swirling, while others are more angular and abrupt. These brushstrokes are interspersed with gold and black speckles and patches.

In the background, there are subtle gold leaf impressions of plant or flower-like shapes, possibly stylized chrysanthemums or maple leaves, contributing an organic feel to the composition. These elements give the impression of botanical motifs that blend together with the abstract calligraphy.

The artwork utilizes a color palette dominated by black, gold, and beige, which gives it a traditional yet timeless aesthetic. The canvas also appears to be aged or intended to look aged, with a textured background that suggests wear or antiquity. Overall, this artwork seems to meld the boundaries between abstract expression and traditional artistic elements, possibly influenced by East Asian calligraphy and art traditions.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a traditional East Asian calligraphy artwork, likely Japanese, featuring flowing black characters written vertically on a beige or cream-colored background. The piece has an abstract quality with areas of dark spattered or sprayed ink creating cloudy formations, particularly at the top and bottom of the image. There are also delicate golden or light brown floral patterns visible in the background. The calligraphy strokes are dynamic and expressive, showing the characteristic brushwork of East Asian calligraphy. The overall composition creates a sense of movement and rhythm, with the characters seeming to dance across the surface. The artwork appears to be on a folding screen or scroll, as evidenced by the vertical dividing lines in the composition.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese calligraphy art (likely from the Heian period). The piece features flowing black Japanese characters written in a cursive style known as "kana" against a beige or light brown background. There are decorative elements including what appear to be maple leaves in golden brown tones scattered throughout the composition. The artwork also includes areas of dark inkwash or sprinkled ink effects (called "fukibokashi" technique) that create abstract landscape-like forms across the top and bottom of the piece. The overall aesthetic is very atmospheric and elegant, typical of classical Japanese calligraphy and painting traditions. The combination of the fluid calligraphic strokes with the naturalistic elements creates a harmonious balance between text and decorative elements.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-17

This appears to be an abstract painting with various calligraphic elements and splashes of color. The background has a mottled, earthy tone with darker splotches and brushstrokes. Overlaying this are intricate black markings that resemble Asian calligraphy or ideograms. The composition has an organic, flowing quality, suggesting a sense of movement or energy. Overall, the artwork conveys an abstract, expressive aesthetic through the combination of the calligraphic brushwork and the textured, abstract background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

This image presents a captivating piece of Japanese calligraphy art, showcasing a harmonious blend of traditional techniques and natural elements. The artwork is rendered on a beige background, which provides a subtle yet elegant foundation for the various design elements.

At the center of the composition, bold black Japanese characters take prominence, arranged in a vertical column that spans the majority of the image. These characters are rendered in a flowing, cursive style, adding a sense of dynamism and movement to the overall piece.

Surrounding the central characters are delicate, golden-hued leaves and branches, which are scattered throughout the image in a seemingly organic pattern. These natural elements add a touch of warmth and vitality to the artwork, creating a sense of balance and harmony.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, a dark gray shape resembling a mountain or hill is visible, providing a subtle sense of depth and dimensionality to the composition. This element also serves to anchor the design, creating a sense of stability and grounding.

Throughout the image, small flecks of gold and black paint are scattered, adding a sense of texture and visual interest to the overall piece. These flecks also help to create a sense of movement and energy, drawing the viewer's eye through the composition.

Overall, this image is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese calligraphy art, showcasing the artist's skill and attention to detail. The harmonious blend of natural elements, bold characters, and subtle textures creates a visually striking and thought-provoking piece that invites the viewer to explore its depths.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image is a Japanese-style painting featuring a serene landscape with a mountain, trees, and flowers. The dominant colors are beige, gold, and black, with intricate calligraphy in black ink. The painting is set against a beige background, with a subtle texture that resembles paper or silk. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world depicted in the artwork.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a traditional Japanese painting with a minimalist and abstract style. The painting features a landscape with a mountain range in the background, surrounded by a flowing river. The painting is predominantly in shades of gold and black, with some areas of white and brown. The mountain range is depicted in a stylized manner, with a few black lines and shapes representing the peaks and valleys. The river is depicted with a series of flowing lines, and the water is represented by a combination of gold and black colors. The painting also includes some Japanese calligraphy, which adds to the overall aesthetic of the piece.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a painting with a golden and black color palette. The painting features a landscape with a few trees, a few grasses, and a few leaves. The painting also has some black and golden lines. The painting has a golden border, and the border is made of wood. The painting is on a piece of paper, and the paper is placed on a wooden surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

This image is a Japanese artwork, possibly an ink painting or calligraphy piece. It has a light beige background with gold leaf accents, creating a textured and shimmering effect. The composition features black ink calligraphy characters arranged vertically across the artwork.

The artwork also includes abstract landscape elements. There are dark, mottled areas that could represent hills or mountains at the bottom and top, with gold flecks scattered throughout. Between these areas, the background seems to show a pattern of delicate gold leaves or blossoms.

The overall impression is one of elegant simplicity, combining natural motifs with sophisticated calligraphy in a refined and traditional style.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a Japanese-style painting, likely a panel or a segment of a larger piece. The style is evocative of traditional ink wash painting combined with touches of gold. The composition is primarily centered around calligraphy with accompanying pictorial elements.

Key Elements:

  • Calligraphy: Bold, flowing brushstrokes of black ink are central to the composition. The strokes are likely Japanese script, possibly poetry or a philosophical passage. The calligraphy is gracefully arranged, its curves and lines working with the other elements of the painting.
  • Pictorial Elements:
    • Landscape: There are suggestions of a landscape with a dark, textured form at the bottom, possibly a hill or mountain. Lines and hints of background suggest additional landscape forms.
    • Foliage: The work includes some leaf-like patterns, likely stylized representations of flowers or leaves in a neutral golden color.
    • Gold Leaf/Paint: Scattered throughout are flecks and areas of gold. This is a key element that adds elegance and richness to the piece. It is also placed under the calligraphy to add to the piece.
  • Color Palette: The color palette is subdued and earthy. The primary colors are various shades of tan, cream, and black. The gold leaf/paint provides a touch of vibrancy.

Style and Technique:

The painting style suggests a blend of:

  • Ink Wash Painting (Sumi-e): The use of ink and water to create varying tones and textures, evident in the brushwork.
  • Ukiyo-e Influences: The stylized representation of nature and the focus on calligraphy are reminiscent of Ukiyo-e prints.
  • Gold Leaf Application: The incorporation of gold adds a luxurious touch and emphasizes the artistic value.

Overall Feel and Interpretation:

The painting likely evokes a sense of tranquility, contemplation, and appreciation for nature and beauty. The balance between the calligraphy and the pictorial elements suggests a harmonious relationship between thought and the visual world. The use of gold adds a sense of reverence and perhaps even spirituality. The picture has a warm, aged feeling, like that of an older piece of art.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image appears to be a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphic art, likely a form of Shodo (書道), which is the art of Japanese calligraphy. The artwork features elegant, flowing brushstrokes that form Japanese characters (kanji) over a textured background. The characters are written in a cursive script, which adds an artistic and dynamic quality to the piece.

The background is adorned with a subtle, abstract design that includes what looks like foliage or natural elements, rendered in shades of gold and brown. This gives the artwork a rich, warm tone and adds depth to the overall composition. The characters themselves are written in black ink, contrasting sharply with the lighter background.

The overall effect is one of harmony and balance, typical of traditional Japanese art, which often emphasizes simplicity, natural beauty, and the elegance of the brushstroke. The piece likely conveys a poetic or philosophical message, as is common in Japanese calligraphy.