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Human Generated Data

Title

Mosque of Mohammed Ali (fountain for ablutions)

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, P1985.30.33

Human Generated Data

Title

Mosque of Mohammed Ali (fountain for ablutions)

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, P1985.30.33

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-27

Architecture 99.9
Building 99.9
Art 96.4
Painting 96.4
Arch 96.1
Archaeology 87.3
Drawing 63.3
Text 57.4
Outdoors 57.2
Envelope 57
Mail 57
House 56.9
Housing 56.9
Porch 56.9
Pillar 56.7
Dome 56.3
Floor 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

architecture 99.6
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people 90.8
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Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

building 65.3
architecture 62.7
structure 57.1
facade 53.1
altar 46.3
church 41.7
cathedral 40.4
mosque 38.4
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Google
created on 2023-10-27

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-27

text 97.2
old 68.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building
Building 99.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-27

an old photo of a building 53.7%
a close up of an old building 53.6%
a sign in front of a building 53.5%

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

a photograph of a photo of a fountain in a building -100%
an old photo of a courtyard with columns and a fountain -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts the ablution fountain located in the courtyard of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo, Egypt. The fountain, which has an ornate octagonal design, is sheltered under a domed roof supported by intricately carved columns. Surrounding the courtyard are arched colonnades featuring domes atop the roofline, adding symmetry and grandeur to the space. The courtyard is vast and paved, emphasizing the open and serene environment typical of mosque architecture. A handwritten note at the bottom of the image reads: "Basin where communicants must wash their feet before entrance of mosque," explaining the purpose of the fountain as part of ritual purification. The sepia tone suggests the photograph is historical, possibly dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century.

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

The image is a vintage photograph depicting the central courtyard of a mosque, highlighted by an elaborately designed fountain in the middle. The fountain features a hexagonal or octagonal structure with intricately carved arches and a richly decorated canopy supported by columns. Surrounding the fountain is a spacious open area made up of large stone tiles.

In the background, an arcade with a series of arches supported by columns surrounds the courtyard, and the arches are topped with domes. The architectural style is characteristic of Islamic design, and the fountain serves as the ablution area where worshippers perform physical purification before prayer.

A note attached to the photograph provides context, reading: "Basin where communicants must wash their feet before entrance of Mosque." This suggests that the central fountain is used for the ritual washing called wudu, which is customary before entering the main prayer hall of a mosque.

The sepia tone of the image indicates it dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical photograph showing the interior courtyard of what appears to be the Muhammad Ali Mosque in Cairo, Egypt. The image is in sepia tones, typical of early photography, and shows impressive Islamic architecture with a series of elegant arches supported by columns forming a covered arcade around the courtyard. There's an ornate octagonal structure in the center with detailed geometric patterns on its ceiling. The courtyard floor appears to be paved with large stone tiles, and the overall composition demonstrates the grandeur of Islamic architectural design with its emphasis on symmetry and detailed ornamentation. The photograph has some dark edges and appears to be mounted on a darker background, with what looks like a handwritten note at the bottom, suggesting this is from a historical collection or archive.

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a grand, ornate structure with intricate architectural details. The building has a prominent central dome and is surrounded by a series of arched columns and other ornamental elements. The image has a sepia-toned quality, suggesting it was taken some time in the past. The overall scene conveys a sense of grandeur and historical significance.

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

This is a historical photograph of the courtyard of the Mohammad Ali Mosque in Cairo, Egypt. The image shows a beautiful octagonal ablution fountain (used for ritual washing before prayer) at the center of a spacious courtyard. The fountain is covered by an ornate domed structure supported by columns, featuring detailed Islamic architectural designs and patterns.

The courtyard is surrounded by a series of elegant arched colonnades with domed roofs, creating a symmetrical and serene space typical of Islamic religious architecture. The photograph appears to be from the 19th century, given its sepia tone and vintage quality. The floor is paved with large stone tiles, and the overall composition emphasizes the geometric harmony and architectural grandeur of the mosque complex.

At the bottom of the photograph, there appears to be a handwritten note, though the text is not entirely clear in the image.

This mosque is one of the most prominent examples of Ottoman architecture in Egypt and is located in the Citadel of Cairo, commanding a prominent position in the city's skyline.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a sepia-toned photograph of a large, open courtyard with a central fountain and surrounding arches.

  • The central fountain is positioned at the center of the image, featuring a large, ornate structure with multiple arches and columns.
    • The fountain is surrounded by a large, flat stone surface.
    • The structure is adorned with intricate carvings and designs.
  • The surrounding arches are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, creating a sense of balance and harmony.
    • The arches are supported by slender columns, which are topped with decorative capitals.
    • The arches are spaced evenly apart, forming a series of rectangular openings.
  • The background of the image features a series of domes or cupolas, which are visible above the arches.
    • The domes are rounded and smooth, with no visible decorations or details.
    • They appear to be made of the same material as the arches and columns.
  • A handwritten note is visible at the bottom of the image, although it is not legible.
    • The note is written in black ink on a piece of paper that has been torn from a notebook or journal.
    • The handwriting is cursive and appears to be from the early 20th century.

In summary, the image depicts a grand, ornate courtyard with a central fountain and surrounding arches, set against a backdrop of domes or cupolas. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with intricate details and careful craftsmanship evident throughout the structure.

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

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a large, open courtyard with a central fountain. The courtyard is surrounded by arches and columns, with a large, ornate fountain in the center. The fountain features intricate carvings and designs, and appears to be made of stone or marble. The courtyard itself is paved with large stones or tiles, and has a sense of grandeur and elegance.

In the foreground, there is a handwritten note that reads "Bain where commumicants must wash their feet before entering a mosque." This suggests that the image is of a mosque or Islamic place of worship, and that the fountain is used for ritual washing before prayer.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of beauty, tranquility, and spirituality, and provides a glimpse into the architecture and culture of a specific time and place.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a vintage photograph of an architectural structure with a sepia-toned filter. It is a mosque, with a central dome and a surrounding structure of columns and arches. The mosque has a large open space in the middle, which is probably a courtyard. The photograph has a black border and a handwritten note on the bottom right corner. The note reads, "Bairi where communicants must wash their feet before entering mosque."

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

The image is a photograph of a historical structure, possibly a mosque or a similar architectural marvel. The photograph is sepia-toned, giving it an antique appearance. The structure is a large, open courtyard with a central fountain. The fountain is surrounded by a series of columns and arches, creating a symmetrical and harmonious design. The courtyard is surrounded by a series of domes, which add to the grandeur of the structure. The photograph is mounted on a black background, and there is a handwritten note in the bottom right corner. The note reads, "Bain where common man's wish was his full before everyone's eyes."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph, likely from the 19th century. It captures a grand courtyard, with a central architectural element that appears to be a large fountain or ablution area. The scene has a sense of historical grandeur and serene calm.

Key Features:

  • Architecture: The central structure has a multi-tiered, ornate design with a domed top and intricate carvings. It's surrounded by columns, indicating a space for gathering. A circular fountain is situated beneath it. Around the courtyard are arched colonnades.
  • Courtyard: The courtyard is paved with large stone slabs.
  • Lighting and Tone: The lighting is soft and diffused, giving the scene a sense of depth and creating shadows. The sepia tones evoke a feeling of history.
  • Text:
    • The lower part of the photograph contains a handwritten note that reads: "Basin where communicants must wash their feet before entering the mosque."
    • On the bottom left "P1975.30.33" is written
    • On the top left "N:84 Mosque Mohamed Ali (interior & ablutions)" is written
    • On the top right "Brito & D'Araújo - Cairo 60" is written

In Summary:

The photograph depicts the courtyard of a mosque, focusing on the ablution fountain used for ritual washing before prayer. The composition and style indicate an historical context, likely taken for documentation or as part of a collection.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The photograph depicts a large courtyard with an octagonal structure in the center. This structure is supported by columns and covered by an elaborately decorated roof. Arches and pillars line the perimeter of the courtyard, leading to doorways that offer a glimpse into the building beyond. The photograph is rendered in sepia tones, with a textured surface suggesting its age.

A piece of paper with handwritten text is attached to the bottom of the image. The script appears to read, "Basin where communicants must wash their feet before entering Mosque." This note provides context for the structure in the courtyard, suggesting it is a place for ritual purification.

Overall, the photograph captures a historical architectural scene, likely of a mosque or religious complex, emphasizing the grandeur of the architecture and its role in religious practice.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an architectural photograph of a historical mosque, specifically the Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo, Egypt. The photograph is in sepia tone, which is typical of older photographs. The mosque features a large, ornate ablution fountain (shadirvan) in the center of a spacious courtyard. The fountain is octagonal in shape with intricate designs and is surrounded by a series of arches supported by columns. The courtyard itself is expansive with a tiled floor and is bordered by covered walkways with arches and columns.

There is a handwritten note attached to the bottom of the photograph that reads: "Barin these Communicants must wash their feet before entering Mosque." This note provides context about the religious practice of ablution (washing of specific body parts) before entering a mosque for prayer, which is a common ritual in Islamic tradition.

The photograph is mounted on a black backing, and there are some markings and numbers on the bottom left corner, likely for cataloging or archival purposes. The image captures the grandeur and intricate architectural details of the mosque, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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