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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man with donkey and numerous children standing before palm trees)

Date

c. 1880

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.13

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man with donkey and numerous children standing before palm trees)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1880

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.13

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-27

Art 100
Painting 100
Person 96.9
Person 96.7
Person 92.8
Person 91.8
Person 91.3
Person 87.7
Person 86.5
Text 78.5
Person 74.8
Person 74.6
Plant 70.9
Tree 70.9
Person 69.2
Person 67.7
Head 67.7
Face 65.6
Envelope 57.6
Mail 57.6
Page 57.1
Clothing 56.3
Footwear 56.3
Shoe 56.3
Greeting Card 56.2
Handwriting 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

print 99.2
people 99.1
painting 99
art 99
man 97.7
wear 97.7
paper 97.5
no person 97.5
illustration 97.4
one 97.2
retro 97
adult 96
two 95.4
vintage 90.7
veil 89.5
old 88.1
antique 87.9
woman 86.4
sepia pigment 85.1
cavalry 84.5
Picture frame 76.3
Tree 49.9
Picture frame 44
Tree 39
Person 36.6
Tree 36.1
Clothing 33.9

Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

envelope 91.2
vintage 43.9
old 41.8
grunge 40.9
paper 37.7
retro 35.3
container 35
texture 32.7
antique 30.3
aged 28.1
frame 27.5
ancient 26
binding 24.5
book jacket 21.5
damaged 21
empty 20.6
notebook 20.2
dirty 19.9
design 19.6
page 19.5
book 19
blank 18.9
material 18.8
note 18.4
border 18.1
wall 18
jacket 17.7
money 16.2
textured 15.8
card 15.7
parchment 15.4
rough 14.6
art 14.3
graphic 13.9
wrapping 13.7
structure 13.6
worn 13.4
wallpaper 13
grime 12.7
album 12.7
crumpled 12.6
brown 12.5
rusty 12.4
old fashioned 12.4
grungy 12.3
business 12.2
grain 12
letter 11.9
fracture 11.7
decay 11.6
text 11.4
cash 11
finance 11
message 11
pattern 10.9
space 10.9
covering 10.8
element 10.8
backdrop 10.7
style 10.4
document 10.2
decorative 10
currency 9.9
bank 9.9
manuscript 9.8
ragged 9.8
backgrounds 9.7
stains 9.7
torn 9.7
office 9.6
cardboard 9.6
aging 9.6
bill 9.5
weathered 9.5
textures 9.5
close 9.1
history 9
detail 8.9
surface 8.8
stamp 8.8
scratched 8.8
mottled 8.8
symbol 8.8
faded 8.8
obsolete 8.6
post 8.6
floral 8.5
sheet 8.5
dollar 8.4
historic 8.3
board 8.2
financial 8
scrapbook 7.8
exchange 7.6
sign 7.5
nobody 7

Google
created on 2023-10-27

Rectangle 89
Font 83.5
Handwriting 79.8
Art 79.6
Wood 78.7
Tree 76.6
Tints and shades 71.8
Drawing 71.5
Paper 68.8
Visual arts 68.2
Room 67.8
Illustration 67
Paper product 66.8
History 59.4
Painting 57.5
Ink 56.1
Twig 55.2
Artwork 54
Modern art 50.9
Pattern 50.9

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-27

drawing 98.8
handwriting 98.1
text 97
sketch 92.2
illustration 83.5
child art 74.3
ink 59.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 39-47
Gender Male, 100%
Sad 99.7%
Calm 1%
Angry 0.2%
Happy 0%
Surprised 0%
Disgusted 0%
Fear 0%
Confused 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Shoe
Person 96.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-27

a close up of a piece of paper 69.2%
a piece of paper 69.1%
close up of a piece of paper 65.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a group of people standing around a palm tree -100%
an old photo of people standing around a palm tree -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a group of people standing near a cluster of tall palm trees in what appears to be a desert oasis. Some individuals are dressed in traditional clothing, and one person is holding a camel, adding to the visual details of the setting. The scene conveys a sense of community and interaction within the natural backdrop of the palms. On the left, there is a note written in elegant script that describes the location as "An Oasis in the desert – a most unexpected pleasurable sight when all about is dry, arid sand..." providing context for the image and suggesting its significance as a source of relief within the desert environment.

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

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a group of people standing in front of a cluster of palm trees in a desert setting. The individuals are dressed in traditional garments, indicative of a Middle Eastern or North African locale. A camel is present among them, suggesting a scene that involves travel or trade typical of desert environments. The palm trees provide a lush backdrop contrasting with the dry desert landscape. Attached to the photograph is a handwritten note that reads: “‘Au Baria’ in the desert - a most unexpected pleasurable sight when all about is dry desolate barren & drought & decay & death such a welcome preparation for the lovely Carmel.” This note reflects the author's appreciation for the oasis in the midst of the arid desert.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a historical sepia-toned photograph showing a group of people standing beneath tall palm trees in what appears to be a desert or arid environment. The palm trees are quite prominent in the image, creating a line along what seems to be a path or road. The people in the image are wearing traditional Middle Eastern or North African clothing typical of the early 20th century. There's a handwritten note attached to or overlaying part of the photograph, though the handwriting is difficult to read clearly. The photograph appears to be mounted on a dark background, suggesting it may be from an album or collection. The overall composition gives a strong sense of the colonial or early exploration era in the Middle East or North Africa.

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

The image shows a scene with a group of people standing under a grove of tall palm trees. The palm trees dominate the image, with their fronds reaching up towards the sky. The people in the foreground appear to be dressed in traditional Middle Eastern or North African garments, suggesting this is likely a desert or tropical setting. The image is an old sepia-toned photograph, adding to the sense of historical context. A handwritten note is also visible alongside the photograph, providing additional context about the scene depicted.

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

The image shows an old black-and-white photograph of a group of men standing near several tall palm trees in a desert-like setting. The handwritten caption on the photograph reads "An 'oasis' in the desert - A most unrefreshing pleasurable spot when all about is for miles. This is 'nearly' high grade land. Khaki uniform for the hunky Camel."

Based on the caption and the men's clothing, the photograph appears to depict a group of soldiers or military personnel, likely from the early to mid 20th century, taking a break at an oasis while traveling through a desert region, possibly in the Middle East or North Africa. The men are gathered near the palm trees, which would provide some much-needed shade in the hot, arid environment.

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

This is a historical sepia-toned photograph showing a group of people gathered beneath tall palm trees in what appears to be a desert or oasis setting. The palm trees are quite majestic and tower over the scene, creating a dramatic backdrop. The people in the image are wearing traditional Middle Eastern clothing typical of the period, with long robes and head coverings. There appears to be a small group of both adults and children present.

The photograph is mounted on a dark backing, and there's a handwritten note attached to the left side, though the writing is difficult to make out clearly. The overall composition suggests this might be from a travel or documentary photograph collection, likely dating from the late 19th or early 20th century.

The scene captures what appears to be a moment of daily life in what might be an oasis or desert settlement, with the palm trees providing essential shade from the sun. The quality and style of the photograph suggests it was taken with early photographic equipment, giving it a distinctive historical character.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a vintage photograph of a group of people in a desert setting, accompanied by a handwritten note.

Photograph:

  • The sepia-toned photograph is mounted on a black background and features a white border.
  • It depicts a group of approximately 10 individuals, dressed in robes and head coverings, standing in front of a cluster of palm trees.
  • The group appears to be gathered around a camel, which is positioned centrally in the image.
  • The background of the photograph shows a desert landscape with other palm trees and what appears to be a small building or structure in the distance.

Handwritten Note:

  • The note is written in cursive on a piece of paper that has been attached to the left side of the photograph.
  • The text is difficult to read due to its illegibility, but it appears to be a description or caption for the photograph.
  • The note is written in black ink on a beige-colored paper.

Overall:

  • The image suggests that the photograph was taken in a desert region, possibly in North Africa or the Middle East.
  • The presence of palm trees and the desert landscape support this interpretation.
  • The handwritten note adds an air of mystery to the image, as the text is difficult to decipher.
  • The overall effect of the image is one of nostalgia and historical significance, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image features a vintage photograph of a group of people standing in front of palm trees, accompanied by a handwritten note on the left side. The photograph is sepia-toned and appears to be from the early 20th century.

In the foreground, a group of approximately 10 individuals are gathered, with some wearing traditional Middle Eastern attire. A man in the center is holding a donkey, while others stand around him. The background of the photograph shows a desert landscape with palm trees, suggesting that it was taken in a hot and arid region.

To the left of the photograph, a handwritten note is visible, although the text is difficult to read due to its faded nature. The note appears to be written in cursive script and may contain information about the photograph or its context.

Overall, the image presents a unique glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time from a bygone era. The combination of the vintage photograph and the handwritten note adds an air of authenticity and historical significance to the image.

Amazon Nova

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

This image features a vintage photograph of a group of people standing in a desert landscape, with tall palm trees in the background. The photograph is mounted on a black frame with a white border. On the left side of the image, there is a small piece of paper with handwritten text. The text reads, "Am 'Oasis' in the desert - a man unexpected pleasureable sight when all around is for miles him or naught by the wayside - Lord's provision for the thirsty Camel." The image appears to be a combination of a photograph and a handwritten note, possibly a personal memento or a piece of art.

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

The image shows a photo of a group of people standing in front of some trees, with a piece of paper with some text on it attached to the left side of the photo. The photo appears to be an old one, as it is slightly faded and has a brownish hue. The group of people are standing in front of some trees, probably palm trees, on a sandy surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-03

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, adhered to a black backing. It presents a scene in a desert oasis.

Scene Details:

  • Central Focus: The most prominent feature is a grove of tall date palm trees, their fronds creating a dense canopy. The trees are clustered closely together.
  • Figures: A group of people are gathered in the foreground. They appear to be dressed in traditional desert clothing, perhaps indicating a Middle Eastern or North African location. Some are standing, while others might be seated or tending to an animal.
  • Other elements: The ground is sandy. In the background, there is additional vegetation, possibly more palm trees and structures that resemble huts or low buildings.
  • Overall Atmosphere: The image evokes a sense of arid climate. The light and the composition suggest a hot, sunny day.

Additional Notes:

  • There is a piece of handwritten text attached to the frame, which gives more description.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-03

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an old, sepia-toned photograph mounted on a black cardstock. The photograph depicts a scene in what appears to be an oasis.

The photograph features several tall palm trees with lush, dense canopies that dominate the upper portion of the image. Below the trees, there is a group of people, including children, dressed in traditional clothing. A man is seen riding a donkey, which seems to be the focal point of the group. The ground appears to be sandy or barren, typical of a desert landscape.

To the left of the mounted photograph, there is a small piece of paper with handwritten text in cursive. The text reads "An Oasis in the desert - a most unexpected pleasurable sight when all ahead & for miles them to nought by harsh land - Gods provision for the thirsty Camel". The photograph is mounted on a black piece of cardstock with three small notches on the bottom.

The overall impression is that of a historical or archival document, possibly a photograph from an expedition or exploration. The handwritten note provides context and adds to the narrative of the image.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a historical photograph that appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century. The photograph shows a group of people standing in front of a cluster of tall palm trees in what looks like a desert or arid environment. The individuals in the photo are dressed in traditional clothing, suggesting a Middle Eastern or North African setting.

A handwritten note is attached to the photograph, which reads:

"On 'Paris' in the desert - a most unexpectedly pleasurable ride when all about & for miles there is nothing but sand - camels & wilds of scenery for the thirsty camel."

This note provides context to the photograph, indicating that the writer is describing a camel ride in a desert landscape, which they found surprisingly enjoyable despite the barren surroundings. The phrase "On 'Paris' in the desert" likely refers to the camel they were riding, named Paris. The note emphasizes the stark contrast between the desert environment and the enjoyable experience of the ride.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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