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Human Generated Data

Title

A Scene in the Desert - A Caravan on the Move

Date

c. 1880

People

Artist: Félix Bonfils, French 1831 - 1885

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.15

Human Generated Data

Title

A Scene in the Desert - A Caravan on the Move

People

Artist: Félix Bonfils, French 1831 - 1885

Date

c. 1880

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.15

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-27

Animal 98
Camel 98
Mammal 98
Head 75.7
Clothing 72
Footwear 72

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

mammal 99.5
cavalry 99.4
painting 99.3
people 99.3
art 99.1
camel 98.3
illustration 97.8
cattle 97.7
print 97.1
seated 97.1
livestock 96.1
man 95.3
adult 94.1
wear 94.1
no person 93.7
herder 92.8
group 92.8
two 92.7
woman 92.4
retro 90.9

Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

grunge 40.9
envelope 40.4
vintage 37.2
paper 34.5
texture 31.9
frame 30
old 30
retro 27.8
blank 23.1
container 23.1
aged 22.6
antique 22.5
board 22.2
card 19.1
ancient 19
empty 18.9
space 18.6
parchment 18.2
border 18.1
page 17.6
wall 16.7
art 16.4
brown 16.2
structure 15.6
billboard 15.5
dirty 15.4
worn 15.3
sand 14.5
damaged 14.3
design 14.1
decoration 13.2
wallpaper 13
note 12.9
crumpled 12.6
material 12.5
carton 12.4
rusty 12.4
old fashioned 12.4
grungy 12.3
pattern 12.3
text 12.2
grain 12
signboard 11.9
message 11.9
album 11.7
grime 10.7
fracture 10.7
decay 10.6
cardboard 10.6
textured 10.5
landscape 10.4
sheet 10.3
leaf 10.1
ocean 10
yellow 9.9
beach 9.9
box 9.8
shabby 9.8
manuscript 9.8
ragged 9.7
stains 9.7
scrapbook 9.7
holiday 9.3
summer 9
graphic 8.8
torn 8.7
artistic 8.7
invitation 8.7
business 8.5
travel 8.4
color 8.3
silhouette 8.3
historic 8.2
backdrop 8.2
artwork 8.2
paint 8.1
office 8
congratulation 7.8
flower 7.7
floral 7.7
sky 7.7
communication 7.6
greeting 7.4
close 7.4
vacation 7.4
water 7.3
letter 7.3
rough 7.3
book 7.2
coast 7.2
copy 7.1

Google
created on 2023-10-27

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-27

text 98.9
horse 95.4
animal 89.5
camel 87
mammal 52.5
picture frame 6.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

AWS Rekognition

Age 28-36
Gender Female, 84.9%
Calm 71.9%
Happy 5.7%
Sad 0%
Fear 0%
Surprised 0%
Angry 0%
Disgusted 0%
Confused 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Adult
Male
Man
Horse
Shoe

Clarifai

Camel
Person
Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Person 96.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

paintings art 82.4%
pets animals 10.5%
interior objects 3.2%
nature landscape 1.3%
streetview architecture 1.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a group of people standing around a camel in the desert

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

a group of people standing around a group of camels

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a group of people accompanied by camels and a donkey in a desert setting. The men are dressed in traditional attire suitable for the desert environment and appear to be engaged in travel or a caravan journey. The desert landscape features an expanse of sand and low hills in the background, creating a sense of vastness and continuity. Below the photograph, handwritten text reads, "Crossing the Desert," which suggests the activity portrayed in the scene.

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

The image depicts a group of people with camels and a donkey in a desert setting. The scene includes several individuals wearing traditional garments, likely robes or cloaks suitable for desert travel. The camels are laden with saddles and possibly supplies, indicating that this group is on a journey across the desert. The sandy terrain stretches out to the horizon, with a few small hills in the background, illustrating a vast and barren desert landscape. At the bottom of the image, the handwritten note "Crossing the Desert" is visible, which suggests the activity being undertaken by the group in the photograph.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical sepia-toned photograph titled "Crossing the Desert" that appears to be from the late 19th century. The image shows a desert caravan scene with several camels and their handlers in traditional Middle Eastern dress standing in a line against a backdrop of sandy dunes. There's also a donkey in the scene. The travelers appear to be equipped for desert travel, with the camels carrying supplies and gear. The landscape is stark and sandy, with rolling dunes visible in the background. The photograph has a distinctive vintage quality characteristic of early photography, with slightly faded edges and a warm sepia tone. The image provides an authentic glimpse into historical desert travel and trade routes of the era.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-01

The image depicts a scene in a desert landscape. A group of people and camels can be seen in the foreground, with mountains visible in the background. The people appear to be wearing traditional desert attire, and the camels are being used as pack animals. The image has a historical feel, suggesting it may be an archival photograph from an earlier time period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-01

The sepia-toned photograph depicts a group of people with camels crossing a desert landscape. The people are wearing traditional Middle Eastern attire, with the men in long robes and some wearing headdresses. The camels are saddled up, likely for a journey across the sandy expanse that stretches out to a range of hills or mountains in the distance. The photograph appears to be quite old based on the coloring and paper it is printed on, which has yellowed edges suggesting it may be from the late 19th or early 20th century. A handwritten caption below the photograph reads "Crossing the Desert".

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-01

This is a historical sepia-toned photograph titled "Scene du desert" (Desert Scene), showing a caravan in what appears to be the Egyptian or North African desert. The image features several camels and a donkey, along with their handlers dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire including light-colored robes and head coverings. The landscape shows rolling sand dunes in the background under a clear sky. The photograph appears to be from the late 19th century, given its style and format. The composition shows the entire caravan in a line, with the animals and people creating an interesting horizontal arrangement against the desert backdrop. At the bottom of the image, there's a note that reads "Crossing the Desert."

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a group of people and camels in the desert, with a caption at the bottom that reads "Crossing the Desert."

  • The photograph shows a group of people and camels standing in the desert.
    • There are approximately 10 people in the photograph, all dressed in traditional Middle Eastern clothing.
    • The people are standing in a line, with some of them holding onto the reins of the camels.
    • The camels are all facing the same direction, towards the right side of the photograph.
  • The background of the photograph is a desert landscape with sand dunes and rocky outcroppings.
    • The sky above is clear and blue, with no clouds visible.
    • The overall atmosphere of the photograph is one of adventure and exploration, as the group of people and camels appear to be on a journey through the desert.

In summary, the image is a vintage photograph of a group of people and camels in the desert, with a caption that suggests they are on a journey across the desert. The photograph captures a moment in time, showing the people and camels in a natural setting, with the desert landscape stretching out behind them.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a group of people and camels in the desert. The photograph is mounted on a piece of cardboard or paper, with a caption written in cursive below it that reads "Crossing the Desert."

The photograph shows a group of people, some of whom are dressed in traditional Middle Eastern clothing, standing alongside several camels. The camels are adorned with saddles and other equipment, suggesting that they are being used for transportation. In the background, there are sand dunes and rocky outcroppings, which give the impression of a vast and arid landscape.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of adventure and exploration, as if the people in the photograph are embarking on a journey through the desert. The use of sepia tone adds a nostalgic and vintage feel to the image, which may be intended to evoke a sense of history or tradition.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a group of people in a desert setting, riding camels and a donkey. The people are wearing traditional clothing, with some wearing white robes and others wearing white turbans. The camels are adorned with saddles and ropes, and the donkey is being ridden by a person. The image has a sepia tone and appears to be an old photograph. The text "Crossing the Desert" is written on a piece of paper in the bottom right corner.

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

The image is a sepia-toned photograph featuring a group of people in a desert setting. The individuals are dressed in traditional clothing, and some are mounted on camels. The camels are laden with packs, suggesting they are being used for transport. In the foreground, a young boy is seated on a donkey, which is smaller than the camels. The background shows a sandy landscape with dunes and a clear sky. The photograph has a vintage appearance, and there is a handwritten note at the bottom that reads "Crossing the Desert."

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The sepia-toned photograph shows a desert scene with a caravan of camels and people, mounted on a black album page. The image, titled "Scène du désert - Caravane en partent en marche," appears to be an antique print due to its color and style.

In the foreground, the sandy desert landscape is sparsely detailed. Several camels are standing, some carrying loads or saddles, and some appear to be laden with passengers. The men accompanying the camels are dressed in traditional robes and headwear, suggesting a Middle Eastern or North African setting. One man is seated on a donkey, adding to the caravan's diversity.

In the background, there are distant hills or dunes, providing depth to the scene. The sky is a pale, uniform color, likely due to the photograph's age and the lighting conditions at the time of capture.

In the lower left corner, handwritten notes are visible, seemingly indicating the photograph's title and possibly an inventory number, "P1485.30.15." Below the photograph, on a separate piece of paper attached with pins, there's a handwritten note "Crossing the Desert," providing an alternate title or description. In the bottom right corner of the photograph, there is the signature “Bonfils,” potentially indicating the photographer.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is an old photograph, likely dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. It depicts a scene in a desert landscape. The overall tone is sepia or brown-toned, which is typical of old photographs. The image appears to be a mounted photograph.

Subject Matter:

  • The Main Focus: The main subject is a group of people and camels. The camels are clearly the main transportation method.
  • People: Several men are present. Some are riding the camels, while others are standing. They are dressed in traditional attire, suggesting they are locals or are engaged in a cultural activity.
  • Landscape: The background is a vast, sandy desert. Low hills or dunes are visible in the distance. The sky is bright, indicating a clear day.
  • Additional Element: There is a small donkey or mule in the foreground as well.

Composition:

  • The group of camels and people is positioned in the center of the image.
  • The photograph has a sense of depth, with the dunes in the distance receding towards the horizon.

Details:

  • On the bottom left, there is a handwritten inscription on the image "1453 - Scene du desert- Caravan en marche," which translates to "Scene in the desert - caravan on the move."
  • At the bottom, there is a label attached to the image that says, "Crossing the Desert - "

Let me know if you would like any further details described.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical photograph titled "Crossing the Desert." It shows a group of people and camels in a desert landscape. The photograph appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century, as indicated by the style of clothing and the photographic technique.

In the image, several individuals are seen with camels, which are laden with goods. The people are dressed in traditional attire, including long robes and head coverings, suggesting they might be Bedouins or travelers from a desert region. One person is riding a donkey, while others are either standing or sitting near the camels. The background features a vast, sandy desert with some low hills or dunes in the distance.

The photograph has a sepia tone, which was common for images from that era. There is a handwritten note attached to the bottom of the photograph that reads "Crossing the Desert," providing context to the scene. The image is mounted on a black backing, and there is some text at the bottom of the photograph, though it is not entirely legible. The overall scene conveys a sense of travel and the harsh conditions of desert life.

Qwen

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

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a desert scene. It shows a group of people and camels, likely part of a caravan, in a sandy landscape with mountains in the background. The people are dressed in traditional clothing, with some wearing white robes and head coverings, suggesting a Middle Eastern or North African setting. Some individuals are standing among the camels, while others appear to be leading or riding them. The camels are harnessed and seem ready for travel or transport. The photograph has a vintage appearance, indicating it might be from the late 19th or early 20th century. There is text at the bottom left of the image that reads "1453 - Scène du désert: Caravane se mettant en marche" and a handwritten label at the bottom right that says "Crossing the Desert." The image captures a moment of travel or a pause in a desert journey.

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

This image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a desert scene, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The photograph shows a group of people and animals in a sandy desert landscape.

In the foreground, there is a donkey with a rider on its back. The rider appears to be a young person dressed in traditional desert attire, including a white robe and a headdress.

Behind the donkey, a line of camels is visible, each with a rider. The camels are adorned with saddles and other riding gear, and the riders are dressed similarly to the person on the donkey, wearing white robes and headdresses. The camels are arranged in a single file, suggesting they are part of a caravan.

The background features sandy dunes and a clear sky, emphasizing the vastness of the desert. The photograph has a handwritten caption at the bottom that reads "Crossing the Desert." There is also a printed caption in French at the bottom of the image that translates to "Desert scene: Caravan setting out." The photograph is mounted on a dark background, likely for display or preservation purposes.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

1453- Seene du désert - Caravanni mellant en manche P1985.30.15 Crossing the Desert- Bonfils
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