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Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphic Scroll with Text in Bronze Script (Jinwen)

Date

2001

People

Artist: John Way (Wei Letang) 魏樂唐, Chinese 1921 - 2012

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of James H. Soong in memory of Kevin James Foster, 2002.274

Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphic Scroll with Text in Bronze Script (Jinwen)

People

Artist: John Way (Wei Letang) 魏樂唐, Chinese 1921 - 2012

Date

2001

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of James H. Soong in memory of Kevin James Foster, 2002.274

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2022-05-27

Text 99.2
Animal 87.9
Handwriting 79.1
Calligraphy 77
Label 64.9
Art 62.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

people 99.2
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man 95.9
language 92.4
calligrapher 92.3
graphic design 92.2
woman 91.9
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adult 90.1
painting 89.7
fun 88.1
isolated 87.4
teamwork 87.3
calligraphy 87
action energy 85.6
simplicity 84.7
illustration 83.8

Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

silhouette 46.4
device 32.3
art 28.5
fin 28.4
dance 26.3
hook 24.8
sketch 23
stabilizer 22.9
drawing 21.7
mechanical device 20.4
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people 14.5
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air 11.1
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kitty 10.8
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man 10.1
creation 10.1
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bottle opener 7.1
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Google
created on 2022-05-27

Handwriting 93.1
Art 85.8
Font 82.6
Drawing 59.4
Ink 53.8
Calligraphy 51.8
Artwork 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-27

drawing 99.1
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cartoon 87.5
handwriting 54.4
fabric 12.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Animal
Poster
Bat

AWS Rekognition

Bird 87.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

paintings art 99.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-27

a close up of a bird 32.8%
a close up of a person 32.7%
a picture of a bird 32.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a chinese calligraphyigraphy of a man with a sword

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

a chinese calligraphy with the words "the way of the future"

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image features a vertical Chinese calligraphy scroll on white paper. It consists of several large, bold, stylized Chinese characters written in black ink. The calligraphy style is dynamic, with broad strokes and angular forms. The top section has two red seals stamped, adding an artistic and official element. Below the main characters, there are smaller, finer inscriptions in a different calligraphy style, indicating potentially additional annotation or identification of the work, along with two more red seals. The overall aesthetic conveys tradition, elegance, and artistic expression.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a traditional Chinese calligraphy scroll. The scroll features vertical lines of Chinese characters written in a bold, expressive script. The characters are written in black ink against a white background, displaying the fluidity and grace typical of Chinese calligraphy. The scroll contains several columns of text, with a signature or seal in red ink at the top and additional seals or stamps in red placed throughout the scroll. The use of seal stamps and the brushwork suggests that the calligraphy likely carries cultural or artistic significance. The alignment and boldness of the characters demonstrate a high level of skill and artistic expression.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image appears to be a piece of calligraphic artwork featuring Chinese or East Asian characters and symbols. The characters are written in a bold, expressive style, creating a visually striking and artistic composition. The image does not contain any human faces or identifiable individuals, so I will simply describe the visual elements I observe without making any references to people.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows various Chinese calligraphy characters written in black ink on a light-colored paper or fabric background. The characters are written in a fluid, expressive style with varying thickness of the brush strokes. Two red stamps or seals are visible on the artwork, likely indicating the artist's signature or studio mark.

The characters appear to be written vertically in columns from right to left, which is a traditional format for Chinese calligraphy and writing. The strokes composing each character showcase the dynamic interplay between thin and thick lines, demonstrating the calligrapher's skill in brush control and artistic expression.

Overall, this piece exemplifies the art of Chinese calligraphy, where the beauty lies not just in the meaning of the characters themselves, but also in the balance, composition, and energy conveyed through the artist's brushwork.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This appears to be traditional East Asian calligraphy, likely Chinese or Japanese, consisting of black ink characters written vertically on light paper. The characters are executed in a loose, expressive style that suggests they were written with a brush. The strokes have varying thicknesses and show the characteristic tapering and flowing quality of brush calligraphy. There are red seal stamps visible, which are traditionally used to sign or mark calligraphic works. The overall composition appears to be arranged in vertical columns reading from right to left, as is traditional in East Asian writing systems. The style seems to be somewhat abstract or cursive, making individual characters less immediately legible to those not trained in reading this particular calligraphic style.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a piece of paper with Chinese characters written on it in black ink. The characters are arranged vertically, with some of them being quite large and others smaller. There are also some red stamps or seals scattered throughout the page.

At the bottom of the page, there is a section of smaller text that appears to be a signature or a message. The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that it may be a piece of calligraphy or a work of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image presents a vertical composition of Chinese calligraphy, featuring a series of characters in black ink on a white background. The characters are arranged in a column, with each line building upon the previous one to create a sense of continuity and flow.

At the top of the image, the first character is written in a bold, expressive style, with thick brushstrokes that convey a sense of energy and movement. The subsequent characters are written in a more delicate, yet still expressive, style, with thinner brushstrokes that create a sense of subtlety and nuance.

As the characters progress down the page, they become increasingly intricate and detailed, with subtle variations in line weight and texture that add depth and visual interest to the composition. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and energy, as if the characters are unfolding across the page like a narrative or a poem.

The background of the image is a clean, crisp white, which provides a neutral backdrop for the characters to stand out against. The use of black ink on white paper creates a striking contrast that draws the viewer's eye to the characters and allows them to appreciate their intricate details.

Overall, the image is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the artist's skill and craftsmanship in creating a visually striking and expressive work of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a piece of paper with Chinese characters written on it. The characters are written in black ink, with some characters having a red seal next to them. The characters are written in a traditional calligraphy style, with each character taking up a significant amount of space on the paper. The characters are written in a vertical format, with each character stacked on top of the other. The paper appears to be of high quality, with a smooth surface that allows the ink to flow smoothly. Overall, the image showcases the beauty and elegance of Chinese calligraphy, with each character carefully crafted to convey meaning and emotion.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a vertical scroll with Chinese calligraphy written in black ink on white paper. The calligraphy is arranged in a grid-like pattern, with each character occupying a separate box. The characters are written in a flowing and elegant style, with a mix of bold and delicate strokes. The scroll is signed with a red seal in the upper right corner, indicating the artist's name or signature. The calligraphy appears to be a poem or a passage of text, with each line consisting of a few characters. The overall composition is simple and elegant, with a focus on the beauty of the characters and the flow of the ink.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

The image shows a vertical scroll with Chinese calligraphy. The calligraphy is written in black ink on a white background. The characters are written in a bold and expressive style. There are several groupings of characters. At the top, there is a group of four characters. In the middle, there is another set of characters, and the final set of characters are written towards the bottom. In the bottom part of the scroll, smaller characters can be seen, with a set of seals at both the top and the bottom. The image's overall aesthetic is clean and elegant.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a long, vertical scroll of Chinese calligraphy. The text is written in black ink on a white background. The characters are arranged in a vertical line. At the top are 6 large characters, followed by smaller characters. There are two red stamps, one at the top right and another in the middle right. At the bottom left, there is a column of smaller calligraphy along with a red stamp. The overall composition is elegant and traditional.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a piece of traditional Chinese calligraphy. It features vertical lines of large, bold characters written in a cursive script style, likely representing a poem or a classical text. The characters are executed with varying thicknesses and fluidity, showcasing the artist's skill and expressiveness.

Below the large characters, there are smaller, more regular characters that appear to be a commentary or explanation of the text above. These smaller characters are written in a more standardized script, likely providing context or interpretation of the larger characters.

The calligraphy is done on a vertical scroll, a common format for such artworks in Chinese culture. The background is plain, allowing the characters to stand out prominently. There are also two red stamps or seals, typically used by the artist to sign their work, adding authenticity and artistic value to the piece.

Overall, the image is a beautiful example of Chinese calligraphic art, blending aesthetic appeal with cultural and literary significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image is a vertical scroll featuring traditional Chinese calligraphy in a style that appears to be a combination of ancient and modern script. The text is written in black ink on a white background, and the characters are arranged in a vertical format, which is typical for Chinese calligraphy scrolls.

The top portion of the scroll contains larger, more stylized characters, which could be a title or a prominent phrase. Below this, there are smaller characters in a more conventional script, likely a poem or a narrative. The text is neatly arranged, with each character placed carefully within the grid of the scroll.

In the bottom right corner, there is a seal with red ink, which is often used to signify the artist's signature or the owner's identity in traditional Chinese art. The overall composition and style suggest that this is a piece of calligraphic art, possibly created as a calligraphy work or a decorative piece. The content and style of the characters suggest it might be a piece of classical Chinese literature or poetry translated into calligraphy.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image is a piece of Chinese calligraphy. The characters are written in a bold, black ink on a white background. The style appears to be Seal Script (篆书), which is an ancient form of Chinese writing characterized by its uniform thickness and rounded strokes.

The text is arranged in a vertical column, with the characters placed in rows that are read from top to bottom and right to left. There are several red seals (chops) placed at the bottom of the calligraphy, which are typically used by the artist to sign their work and add authenticity.

At the very bottom, there is a smaller inscription in a different, more cursive style of calligraphy, which likely provides information about the artist or the context of the piece. This inscription is also accompanied by a red seal.

Text analysis

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