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Human Generated Data

Title

A Tourist Climbs the Grand Pyramid

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, P1985.30.48

Human Generated Data

Title

A Tourist Climbs the Grand Pyramid

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, P1985.30.48

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2023-10-27

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Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

people 99.1
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Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

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Google
created on 2023-10-27

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-27

text 98.4
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 29-37
Gender Male, 98%
Calm 77.1%
Surprised 10.5%
Sad 6.2%
Angry 1.5%
Confused 1.3%
Happy 0.4%
Disgusted 0%
Fear 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boy
Child
Male
Person
Adult
Man
Bride
Female
Woman
Helmet
Boy 98.4%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-27

a piece of paper 35.9%
a close up of a box 35.8%
a cut out of a box 34.7%

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

a sepia - toned photo of people on a rock -100%
a photograph of a group of people sitting on top of a rock -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a group of individuals assisting each other to climb a large rocky structure, which appears to be part of a pyramid, likely in Egypt. The figures include both Western visitors and local guides dressed in traditional attire. Some are actively climbing or reaching out to assist, while others are seated higher up on the rock. The photograph is mounted on dark paper and features handwritten notes below it. The scene conveys teamwork and exploration during what seems to be a historical or touristic activity.

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

The image depicts a scene where several people are climbing the Great Pyramid, aided by local guides. The climbers, some in western attire, are being assisted as they make their way up the large stone blocks of the pyramid. The guides, dressed in traditional attire, are helping them, with one person reaching out to pull another upwards. The photograph captures a moment of adventure and exploration. Below the image, a handwritten note reads, "A level of about 70 ft. pyramid - pulled up over the big stones, feet high - like jumping down from above the elbow - done half-ant over accomplishment fully satisfied."

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This is a historical sepia-toned photograph showing what appears to be an archaeological excavation or exploration. Several people are climbing on what looks like a limestone or white rock face, possibly at an ancient Egyptian site. The image shows a steep rock formation with what appear to be cave openings or entrances at the bottom. The people in the photo are wearing light-colored clothing typical of early 20th century expedition wear, including what appear to be hats. One person is positioned at the top of the rock face while others are helping each other climb up. There's handwritten text at the bottom of the photo, though it's difficult to make out clearly. The photograph appears to be mounted on a dark background, suggesting it might be from an album or archive.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-31

The image depicts a group of people climbing on and around a large rocky structure, possibly a pyramid or other ancient ruin. There appears to be a person sitting on the rock structure, and the other individuals seem to be assisting or examining the structure. The image has a sepia tone, indicating it is an older photograph. The handwritten text below the image provides additional context about the location and activities shown.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-31

The sepia-toned photograph shows a group of five people sitting and standing on a rocky outcrop or cliff. Based on their clothing, the image appears to be from the early 20th century.

The three people sitting are holding walking sticks or canes. The two standing figures are positioned higher up on the rocks behind them.

Handwritten text below the photograph reads: "A visit of ours to the pyrenees foothills. On the big climb full trip - as youthful daring from where a stone - come help out. One accomplishment fully buffers -"

The aged photograph is mounted on black paper or cardboard with holes punched at the top, suggesting it may have been kept in an album or binder at some point.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-31

This appears to be a historical photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, showing people climbing or exploring what appears to be one of the Egyptian pyramids. The image is sepia-toned and mounted on a dark backing. Several people can be seen at different heights on the stone blocks of what seems to be the pyramid's exterior. One person is seated at the top of the visible section, wearing light-colored clothing, while others are climbing up the massive stone blocks below. The scale of the pyramid blocks is quite impressive, showing just how massive these ancient structures are. There appears to be some handwritten text at the bottom of the photograph, though it's not entirely legible in this reproduction. The photograph provides an interesting historical perspective on early tourism and exploration of Egypt's ancient monuments.

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 climbing a pyramid, with a handwritten note at the bottom.

  • The photograph is in sepia tone and shows a group of people climbing a pyramid.
    • The people are dressed in white robes and turbans, and they appear to be working together to climb the pyramid.
    • The pyramid is made of stone and has a rough, uneven surface.
    • The sky above the pyramid is clear and bright, suggesting that the photo was taken on a sunny day.
  • Below the photograph, there is a handwritten note that appears to be written in French.
    • The note is written in cursive script and is difficult to read.
    • It appears to be a description of the photograph, but the exact words are unclear.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the photograph and note.

Overall, the image suggests that the photographer was interested in capturing the human aspect of pyramid construction, rather than just the grandeur of the structure itself. The note adds an additional layer of context and meaning to the photograph, but its exact meaning is unclear without further information.

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

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of four individuals, two men and two women, situated on a rocky outcrop. The men are dressed in military attire, while the women wear long white robes and head coverings.

In the foreground, one man is assisting a woman up the rocks, while another man sits behind her, holding her hand. The fourth individual, a woman, sits at the top of the rocks, looking down at the others.

The photograph is mounted on a black board with a piece of paper attached to the bottom, which contains handwritten text in French. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of adventure and exploration, possibly during a military expedition or archaeological dig.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of people climbing up a rocky surface. The photograph has a black border. Three people are climbing up the rock, and one is sitting on the rock. The person sitting on the rock is wearing a white turban and a white robe. The photograph has a handwritten note at the bottom that reads, "a level of about 20 feet above the Big Cloves, full high, and pumping down from above to below, some flat and once accomplished fully."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a vintage photograph with a sepia tone. It shows a group of people on a rocky hill, probably in a desert. They are wearing traditional clothing, including long robes and hats. Some of them are holding hands, while others are sitting on the rocks. The image is mounted on a black frame with a white border. The image is accompanied by a piece of paper with handwritten text.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:
The image is a sepia-toned photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It depicts a group of people clambering up a large, rocky structure, presumably part of a historical site like the pyramids. The photograph is mounted on a black card, with a small handwritten note attached below.

Details:

  • Subject: The central focus is on the group of people. A man in a dark suit and hat is helping two other men, dressed in white robes and turbans, climb up the rocks. Another woman in a white dress sits on the rocks and a man is sitting on the top, appears to be watching over the activity.
  • Setting: The setting is outdoors, likely in a desert or arid environment, given the rocks. The backdrop is plain with a light sky.
  • Composition: The photograph captures the action of climbing, with the figures positioned in the midst of the rocks.
  • Text: There's handwriting below. The handwriting includes:
    • a level of about 20 ft equare= pulled up over the Big stones feet high - and jumping down from stone to stone - Rome flats and once accomplishment fully suffices.

Historical Significance:
The photograph offers a glimpse into early tourism or exploration, with a sense of adventure as people are depicted climbing around a significant site.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-02

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph mounted on a dark gray or black sheet. It depicts a group of people climbing a large stone structure, likely the Great Pyramid.

At the top right of the structure, a man in a white robe and turban sits calmly. Below him, another person in white is reaching down to help someone climb up.

On the left side, a man in a suit and hat is helping to pull up a person dressed in lighter colors with a turban. Below them, a woman in a light-colored dress sits on a lower part of the stone.

At the bottom of the photo, there is a handwritten note.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a vintage photograph showing a group of people climbing or descending a large stone structure, which appears to be a pyramid. The photograph is mounted on a black backing board, and there is handwritten text below the image.

Here are the detailed observations:

  1. People in the Photograph:

    • There are four individuals in the photograph.
    • Two of the individuals are dressed in light-colored robes and head coverings, typical of traditional Middle Eastern or North African attire.
    • The other two individuals are dressed in Western clothing, including hats and suits.
    • One person in Western clothing is seated on a ledge, while the other is climbing down the pyramid with the help of one of the robed individuals.
    • The robed individuals seem to be assisting the Western-dressed individuals in their descent.
  2. Setting:

    • The setting is an outdoor location with a large stone structure, likely a pyramid, given the context.
    • The photograph captures a section of the pyramid with visible stone blocks and a steep incline.
    • The sky is clear, indicating a sunny day.
  3. Handwritten Text:

    • Below the photograph, there is a handwritten note that reads: "A climb of about 70 ft up one of the big stones laid length - as pumping down again is rather - Rome plateau and one accomplishes fully suffices -"
    • The text seems to describe the experience of climbing the pyramid and the effort involved.
  4. Photograph Details:

    • The photograph has a sepia tone, suggesting it is an old photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.
    • The photograph is mounted on a black backing board with a white border.
    • There is a number "HRP0130445" written on the left side of the photograph.

This photograph likely captures a moment from an expedition or a tourist visit to the pyramids, showcasing the physical effort and assistance required to climb and descend the ancient structures.

Text analysis

Amazon

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