Human Generated Data

Title

Printed Nō Plays with Calligraphy by Hon'ami Kōetsu (Kōetsu-bon Yōkyoku) in 7 volumes

Date

Late Momoyama to Early Edo period, circa 1615

People

Artist: Suminokura Soan, Japanese 1571 - 1632

Classification

Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.355

Human Generated Data

Title

Printed Nō Plays with Calligraphy by Hon'ami Kōetsu (Kōetsu-bon Yōkyoku) in 7 volumes

People

Artist: Suminokura Soan, Japanese 1571 - 1632

Date

Late Momoyama to Early Edo period, circa 1615

Classification

Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.355

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

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Mail 71.1
Scroll 58.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

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design 93.3
empty 91.4
pattern 90.9
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document 87.7
abstract 86.3
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snap 85.4

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

board 71
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texture 39.7
old 39.1
envelope 34.6
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book 15.1
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Google
created on 2019-06-01

Wood 78.5
Paper 77.2
Paper product 59.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

handwriting 99.3
letter 50.9
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 85.9%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-01

a close up of a building 49.7%
close up of a building 40.2%
a close up of the face of a building 36.6%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a group of five books with chinese writing on them -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a set of six Japanese books arranged side by side, with a blank cover leaning next to them. The books feature traditional Japanese designs, with muted earthy tones of brown, beige, and faded blue. Each book displays handwritten calligraphy in an old style using black ink on vertical rectangular paper labels. The blank cover on the right has faint floral patterns subtly visible on its surface. These books likely have historical or literary significance and are styled in a traditional Japanese binding.

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

The image shows a set of six books arranged side by side. The books have a distinctive design, with covers in muted tones and calligraphy on the spine in Japanese script. Each book has a vertical strip on the spine where the calligraphy is drawn on a brown background that contrasts with the lighter color of the rest of the cover. The books appear to be traditional Japanese volumes, possibly from an anthology or collection. The edge of the last book in the sequence is plain and light-colored without any visible calligraphy on its spine.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image presents a collection of six books, each with a unique cover design, arranged in a row against a black background.

  • The books are positioned horizontally, with their covers facing forward.
    • Each book has a beige cover with a light blue section at the bottom.
    • The beige section features Chinese characters in black ink, while the light blue section is plain.
    • The books are arranged in a row, with the first book on the left and the last book on the right.
  • The background of the image is solid black, providing a striking contrast to the beige and light blue colors of the book covers.
    • The black background helps to draw attention to the books and their unique designs.

In summary, the image showcases a collection of six books with distinctive cover designs, set against a dramatic black background.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a collection of six aged, rectangular papers with Japanese calligraphy on the top half and a blank bottom half. The papers are arranged in a row, with the leftmost paper being the most visible. Each paper features a unique piece of calligraphy in black ink on a brown background, which is positioned above a white or light blue section at the bottom.

The papers appear to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging such as yellowing and creasing. The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the papers. In the top-right corner of the image, there is a small, illegible word or phrase written in gray text.

Overall, the image suggests that the papers may be part of an ancient or historical document, possibly a manuscript or a scroll. The presence of Japanese calligraphy and the aged appearance of the papers support this interpretation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a collection of seven books, each with a unique cover design. The books are arranged in a row, with the first book on the left and the last book on the right. The covers of the books are made of brown paper, and each cover has a different design. Some of the designs are in black and white, while others are in color. The books are placed on a black surface, which makes them stand out.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a collection of five books that are neatly arranged in a row. The books are made of paper, and they have a rectangular shape. The books have a brown color, and the text on the books is written in black ink. The text on the books is written in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The books are placed on a black surface, which could be a table or a shelf.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a series of old, traditional East Asian books or manuscripts arranged side-by-side on a black background. There are seven items in the series, each with a different appearance that conveys a sense of age and use.

Each book/manuscript has a vertical strip on the top, made of tan-colored rough-textured paper. These strips feature vertical rows of characters written in black ink, likely East Asian calligraphy. The characters differ from one item to the next.

The bottom part of each item appears to be made of a different, lighter-colored paper. The colors vary slightly between items, ranging from a light blueish-gray to a more neutral off-white. This lower part of each book or manuscript seems to be relatively plain.

To the right of the series is a larger, closed book with a plain cover in an off-white color. There appear to be faint, irregular marks or smudges on its surface, suggesting aging. A small tag is visible in the upper right corner with what looks like an inventory or identification number.

The books are stacked in a way that shows their vertical orientation, with the tops of the books aligned and their spines displaying the titles. The overall arrangement suggests a collection of historical texts or documents.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image presents a collection of seven antique-looking books or booklets, likely of East Asian origin. Each book is bound in a traditional manner, featuring a vertical rectangular piece of brown paper adhered to the spine, on which black calligraphy is written. The covers are a light, neutral color, with the edges of the pages showing a faded, aged appearance.

The books are arranged side by side, with the spine facing upwards and a black background, highlighting their vintage aesthetic. The handwriting on the spines appears to be in traditional Chinese or Japanese characters. The book on the far right appears to be slightly larger than the others. On its cover, a large faint shape is visible. A small, rectangular label is adhered to the top right, with the word "Aspego" written on it.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows a set of six traditional Japanese book covers, likely from a historical or classical literary work. Each cover features a unique piece of calligraphy, written in Japanese characters (kanji). The covers appear to be made of paper or a similar material and are in a vertical orientation.

The calligraphy on each cover is distinct and artistically rendered, suggesting that they might represent different volumes or chapters of a single work. The background of the covers varies slightly in color, ranging from light beige to a faint blue-green. The edges of the covers show some signs of aging, which is typical for historical documents.

The overall presentation is elegant and reflects the traditional aesthetic of Japanese bookbinding and calligraphy. The word "Kenpō" is visible in the top right corner of the last cover, which might indicate the title or a significant term related to the content of the books.

Text analysis

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Google

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