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Human Generated Data

Title

Merry Runners

Date

c. 1880

People

Artist: G. Lékégian, French active Egypt 1860s-1890s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.12

Human Generated Data

Title

Merry Runners

People

Artist: G. Lékégian, French active Egypt 1860s-1890s

Date

c. 1880

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.12

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-27

Clothing 95
Machine 87.8
Footwear 79.3
Face 77.5
Head 77.5
Photography 77.5
Portrait 77.5
Transportation 65.5
Vehicle 65.5
Furniture 57.8
Spoke 57.7
Chair 57.6
Art 56.9
Painting 56.9
Stilts 56.9
Advertisement 56.4
Sun Hat 56.4
Text 56.4
Stick 55.4
Weapon 55.3
Poster 55.3
Bicycle 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

people 99.7
wear 98.9
adult 97.6
painting 97.1
one 95.8
art 95.6
man 95.5
two 95.4
portrait 94.2
veil 93.3
facial hair 91.7
elderly 91.5
retro 90.2
woman 88.8
print 88.8
outerwear 85
military 82.8
child 82.2
walking stick 80.1
mustache 78.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

weapon 18.6
man 16.8
male 16.3
person 15.1
planner 14.1
old 13.9
statue 13.7
people 13.4
sculpture 13
black 12
wall 12
art 11.2
city 10.8
equipment 10.2
street 10.1
sport 10.1
sword 9.8
clothing 9.8
war 9.6
horse 9.5
adult 9.4
architecture 9.4
building 8.9
military 8.7
uniform 8.7
window 8.5
culture 8.5
urban 7.9
travel 7.7
stone 7.6
device 7.6
fashion 7.5
landmark 7.2
transportation 7.2

Google
created on 2023-10-27

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-27

text 98.6
clothing 95.4
person 94.9
old 83.4
man 66.6
sign 60.5
photograph 51.2
vintage 25

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 34-42
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 100%
Angry 0%
Confused 0%
Sad 0%
Disgusted 0%
Fear 0%
Happy 0%
Surprised 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Female
Person
Woman
Male
Man
Wheel
Hat
Shoe

Clarifai

Clothing
Footwear
Poster
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Adult 99.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

paintings art 97.2%
people portraits 1.3%

Captions

Salesforce

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

two men in traditional clothing standing next to a cart

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a man in a turban and a woman in a white dress

OpenAI GPT

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

This sepia-toned photograph depicts two individuals dressed in traditional attire, consisting of white flowing garments and elaborately wrapped sashes around their waists. The individuals are standing outdoors, near what appears to be a wooden carriage wheel. One holds a long staff or stick, and there seems to be interaction or conversation taking place. The setting includes a brick wall in the background, suggesting a context rooted in an urban environment or courtyard. A handwritten note at the bottom identifies the individuals as "runners who clear the way for carriages of royalty and honored guests." The image conveys a sense of historical tradition and cultural role.

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

The image features two men dressed in traditional attire, likely originating from a Middle Eastern or North African region. They are wearing light-colored, loose-fitting tunics and trousers, which are cinched at the waist with embroidered sashes. The men also wear dark vests over their tunics and have headscarves wrapped around their heads. Each man holds a long staff, and there is a large wooden carriage wheel visible in the background, suggesting they are in a setting associated with travel or transport. The photograph has a sepia tone, adding a historical or vintage feel to the image. An accompanying handwritten note identifies them as runners who clear the way for carriages of royalty and honored guests.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-29

This is a historical black and white photograph showing two men in traditional Middle Eastern or North African dress. They are wearing white loose-fitting clothing with sashes or belts around their waists, and head wraps. One man is standing near what appears to be a carriage wheel, while the other is holding a walking stick or staff. Both men are barefoot. The image appears to be from the colonial era, and according to the handwritten caption below, these individuals were runners who cleared the way for carriages. The photograph is mounted on a dark backing or album page, giving it a formal presentation typical of 19th century photographic documentation.

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

The image shows two men in traditional Middle Eastern or North African attire. They appear to be conversing, with one man seated in a wooden wheelchair-like structure. The men are wearing long robes and headscarves, and the image has a sepia tone characteristic of early photography. The text below the image identifies the men as "Runners who clean the way for caravans", suggesting they may have been guides or assistants accompanying a caravan or group of travelers. The image provides a glimpse into a historical cultural context, but I cannot identify or name the individuals shown.

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

The sepia-toned photograph depicts two men standing next to each other, engaged in conversation. Both men are wearing traditional white robes and headdresses, suggesting they are from the Middle East or North Africa region. The man on the left appears to be gesturing with his hand as he speaks to the other man. In the background, there are stone or clay buildings visible, further indicating a desert or arid setting. At the bottom of the image, there is a handwritten caption that reads "Runners who clear the way for caravans of royalty and honored guests."

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

This is a historical black and white photograph showing two runners who served as road clearers for carriages and important guests. The two men are dressed in traditional Middle Eastern or North African attire, wearing white loose-fitting clothes, striped sashes around their waists, and turbans on their heads. They're holding long staffs or poles, which they likely used to help clear paths. They appear to be engaged in conversation, with one facing the other. In the background, there's a carriage wheel visible. The image has a handwritten caption at the bottom that reads "Runners who clear the way for carriages & Royalty and honored Guests." This photograph appears to be from the colonial era and documents a specific role these runners played in formal processions and transportation logistics of the time.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of two men in traditional Middle Eastern attire, standing in front of a cart. The photograph is mounted on a black board and has a handwritten note at the bottom.

  • Photograph:
    • The photograph is in sepia tone.
    • It features two men in traditional Middle Eastern attire.
    • The men are standing in front of a cart.
    • The photograph is mounted on a black board.
  • Handwritten Note:
    • The note is written in cursive.
    • It reads: "Runners who clear the way for carriages of royalty, and armed guards."
    • The note is placed at the bottom of the photograph.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color.
    • There are no other objects or features visible in the background.

In summary, the image is a vintage photograph of two men in traditional Middle Eastern attire, standing in front of a cart, with a handwritten note at the bottom describing their role as runners who clear the way for carriages of royalty and armed guards.

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

The image depicts two men standing in front of a cart, with one man holding a stick and the other man holding a stick as well. The men are dressed in traditional clothing, with the man on the left wearing a white shirt and pants, and the man on the right wearing a white shirt and pants with a headscarf. The background of the image appears to be a desert or sandy area, with a wall or building visible in the distance.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the men are engaged in some kind of activity or task, possibly related to transportation or trade. The presence of the cart and the sticks held by the men implies that they may be involved in carrying goods or supplies. The image also conveys a sense of camaraderie and cooperation between the two men, who appear to be working together towards a common goal.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a photograph of two men standing outdoors. The men are wearing white robes and white turbans. One man is holding a stick in both hands, while the other man is holding the stick in his right hand. They are barefoot and appear to be engaged in a conversation. Behind them, there is a wheel of a carriage. The photograph is mounted on a black background and has a label attached to it.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a vintage photograph of two men standing in front of a carriage. Both men are barefoot and wearing traditional attire, with one man holding a walking stick. The man on the left has a white cloth wrapped around his head, while the man on the right is wearing a white turban. The photograph has a sepia tone and is mounted on a black frame with a white border. The image is accompanied by a handwritten note that reads, "Runners who clear the way for camels of royalty and honored guests."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph, likely dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. It's mounted on a dark backing with a few small holes at the top, and includes a handwritten caption at the bottom.

Subject and Composition:

  • Main Subject: The photo features two men dressed in traditional attire. They're the primary focus, posed in a manner suggesting they were meant to be photographed.
  • Clothing: Both men wear white, loose-fitting tunics and trousers, with decorative patterned belts around their waists. They also have head coverings.
  • Props: The men are each holding a tall, thin pole. The man on the left is barefoot, while the other man is wearing sandals. Behind them is a part of a horse-drawn carriage.
  • Setting: The background appears to be a simple outdoor scene, with a brick or stone structure.
  • Pose: They stand facing each other in a casual pose.
  • Caption: The handwritten caption reads "Runners who clear the way for carriages of royalty, and hummed guests - "

Style and Tone:

  • Formal: The photograph is formal in its presentation, given the pose of the subjects and the way it is mounted.
  • Historical: The clothing, carriage, and the caption all suggest the image captures a moment from the past, likely in a colonial or historical context.
  • Informative: The caption provides valuable context, suggesting the men's roles as pathfinders or guides for royal processions.

Overall, the image offers a glimpse into a historical moment in a distant country and provides a cultural perspective of the time it was captured.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Captured in a vintage sepia-toned photograph, two men stand barefoot in what appears to be an outdoor setting. Each wears a white top, baggy white pants, and a patterned sash around their waist. They also have white headbands wrapped around their heads, and they both sport mustaches.

The man on the left has his hair pulled back, and his arm is extended towards the other man, as if in conversation or offering something. He stands near a large wheeled contraption, possibly a carriage or cart. The man on the right holds two long, thin sticks or rods, one in each hand.

The backdrop includes a stone wall and what looks like a stack of crates or boxes. The ground appears to be dirt or sand.

The photograph is mounted on a black backing, and a handwritten note, secured with a piece of clear tape, is visible below the image. The note reads, "Runners who clear the way for carriages of royalty, and honored guests."

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a vintage photograph featuring two men dressed in traditional attire, likely from the Middle East or North Africa. Both men are wearing loose-fitting white garments with sashes around their waists, and they have head coverings. The man on the left is barefoot and appears to be holding a paper or document, while the man on the right is holding a walking stick and is wearing sandals. They are standing outdoors near a wooden cart or wagon, with a backdrop of what seems to be a stone or brick wall.

Below the photograph, there is a handwritten note that reads: "Runners who clear the way for caravans of royalty and honored guests." This suggests that the men in the photograph were responsible for ensuring a clear path for important caravans, possibly by running ahead to clear obstacles or notify others of the approaching caravan. The photograph is credited to "Photo A. Beato & Co. Luxor," indicating it was taken by a photography studio in Luxor, Egypt.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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