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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man seated with book in left hand, rod in right hand, five children seated on floor)

Date

c. 1880

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.32

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man seated with book in left hand, rod in right hand, five children seated on floor)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1880

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.32

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-27

Art 100
Painting 100
Face 87.1
Head 87.1
Photography 78.5
Portrait 78.5
Clothing 72.7
Footwear 60.7
Archaeology 56.6
Drawing 56.6
Text 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

people 99.7
painting 99.6
adult 97.5
art 97.4
man 95.9
two 95.8
one 95.5
print 95.5
wear 95.2
veil 94.7
retro 92.1
woman 89.8
child 88.9
paper 87.5
illustration 87.4
military 86.5
nostalgia 86.2
group 85.5
war 85.1
portrait 84.4

Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

old 36.2
vintage 35.6
ancient 34.6
grunge 33.2
antique 33
decoration 28.5
graffito 27.4
retro 27
texture 26.4
aged 25.3
paper 22.9
book jacket 22.9
wall 19.7
barbershop 19.7
frame 19.3
jacket 18.8
shop 17
art 17
newspaper 16.8
dirty 16.3
grungy 16.1
product 15.8
damaged 15.3
page 14.9
building 14.7
border 14.5
worn 14.3
material 14.3
pattern 13.7
wrapping 13.5
parchment 13.4
old fashioned 13.3
architecture 13.3
brown 13.3
historic 12.8
mercantile establishment 12.8
creation 12.4
structure 12.3
document 12.1
empty 12
blank 12
rough 11.8
decorative 11.7
covering 11.5
design 11.4
city 10.8
history 10.7
sculpture 10.6
decay 10.6
cardboard 10.6
aging 10.5
artistic 10.4
paint 10
wallpaper 10
religion 9.9
detail 9.7
textured 9.6
stained 9.6
text 9.6
card 9.5
statue 9.5
historical 9.4
sheet 9.4
culture 9.4
space 9.3
famous 9.3
letter 9.2
travel 9.2
book 9.1
tourism 9.1
landmark 9
manuscript 8.8
grime 8.8
fracture 8.8
stains 8.8
burnt 8.8
crumpled 8.7
torn 8.7
buildings 8.5
place of business 8.5
stone 8.4
monument 8.4
cover 8.3
grain 8.3
door 8.1
facade 7.8
shabby 7.8
black 7.8
dirt 7.6
rusty 7.6
weathered 7.6
canvas 7.6
element 7.4
artwork 7.3
backgrounds 7.3
painter 7.3
color 7.2

Google
created on 2023-10-27

Art 83.2
Wood 79.7
Painting 69.3
Visual arts 67.5
Illustration 66.9
Handwriting 66.2
Rectangle 63.7
Room 62.8
Vintage clothing 62.3
Paper product 62.3
History 61.6
Sitting 60.7
Drawing 59.1
Paper 58.9
Antique 56.4
Font 53.6
Artwork 52.9

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-27

text 98.8
clothing 96.6
person 96.4
old 79.9
drawing 79.6
child 66.5
photograph 65.9
human face 55.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 82.3%
Surprised 10.8%
Sad 6.7%
Confused 0%
Angry 0%
Fear 0%
Happy 0%
Disgusted 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Boy
Child
Baby
Hat
Shoe

Clarifai

Clothing
Picture frame
Human face
Man
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Adult 99%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

interior objects 96.3%
food drinks 2.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-27

an old photo of a woman 75.2%
old photo of a woman 72.8%
an old photo of a woman sitting on a table 53.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a man in a hat and a woman in a hat

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

an old photo of a group of people sitting around a table

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a traditional religious learning setting where a teacher, dressed in robes and a turban, appears to be instructing a group of children. The children are seated on the floor in a circle, holding pages and learning. The teacher holds a stick or pointer, possibly guiding the lesson. In the background, there are simple decor elements, including a patterned textile hanging on the wall and a small inset shelf with pottery. The overall environment conveys a modest, focused atmosphere for Quranic education.

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

The image depicts a traditional learning setting where a teacher is instructing a group of children. The teacher is seated among the children and appears to be holding a book, likely the Quran, as the caption suggests “Teaching the Koran.” The children are gathered around the teacher, some holding sheets of paper, attentively listening and possibly reciting or reading. The setting suggests an indoor environment with a distinct woven mat or carpet on the floor. In the background, there's a patterned fabric or cloth hanging on the wall, and part of the wall is tiled, contributing to the ambiance of the scene. The children and the teacher are wearing traditional clothing representative of the cultural context. The overall tone of the photograph is sepia, lending it a historical or vintage feel.

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 what appears to be a traditional Islamic education scene, labeled "Teaching the Koran." The image shows a teacher wearing traditional Middle Eastern clothing including a turban and robes, sitting in an elevated position while several young students sit on a rug or carpet on the floor before him. The setting appears to be indoors with decorative curtains or tapestries visible in the background. The students appear to be engaged in a lesson, likely reading or reciting from religious texts. This type of image provides insight into traditional Islamic educational practices and methods of Quranic instruction from what appears to be the late 19th or early 20th century, based on the photographic style and format.

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

The image depicts a group of people, likely in a Middle Eastern or Central Asian setting, gathered together and engaged in what appears to be a religious or educational activity. A man in traditional attire is seated among several other individuals, some of whom are also seated on the ground, suggesting a teaching or learning session. The overall scene conveys a sense of cultural and historical context.

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

The sepia-toned photograph depicts a group of children sitting on the ground, likely in front of a doorway or archway with ornate curtains hanging behind them. The children appear to be studying or reading together, with one child in the center holding an open book. They are dressed in traditional clothing, possibly from an Arab or Middle Eastern culture based on the long robes and head coverings some are wearing. The image has an antique, historical quality, capturing a scene of young scholars engaged in learning and discussion in a rustic outdoor setting.

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

This is a historical black and white photograph showing a traditional Islamic education scene, titled "Teaching the Koran." The image depicts a teacher wearing traditional Middle Eastern clothing including a turban and robes, seated in an elevated position, appearing to instruct several young students who are seated on a rug or carpet below. The students are dressed in simpler garments and are gathered around in a semi-circle, appearing to be studying or reading. The setting appears to be indoors with decorative elements visible on the wall behind them. This type of scene was common in traditional Islamic education where students would learn to recite and study the Quran under the guidance of a religious teacher or scholar. The photograph appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century, given its sepia tone and composition style.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage photograph of a group of children sitting on the floor, surrounded by a man in traditional attire, likely an educator or teacher.

  • The photograph is in black and white and appears to be from the early 20th century.
    • The image is mounted on a piece of cardboard or paper, which is attached to a wall using two small pieces of tape.
    • A handwritten note at the bottom of the image reads "Teaching the Koran" in cursive script.
  • The children are dressed in traditional clothing, with some wearing turbans or headscarves.
    • They are seated on the floor, with their legs crossed, and appear to be engaged in a lesson or activity.
    • The children are all facing the man, who is seated on a low stool or chair.
    • The man is dressed in traditional attire, including a turban and a long robe.
    • He is holding a book or scroll in his lap and appears to be reading from it.
  • The background of the image is out of focus, but it appears to be a room with a window or doorway.
    • The walls are adorned with decorative tiles or patterns.
    • There is a small table or shelf in the background, with a few objects on it.
  • Overall, the image suggests that the children are receiving an education in a traditional setting.
    • The presence of the Koran and the traditional clothing worn by the children and the man suggest that the education is focused on Islamic studies.
    • The image may have been taken in a school or madrasa, where children receive instruction in Islamic scripture and other subjects.

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

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of a group of children sitting on the floor, with an adult male figure standing behind them. The children are dressed in traditional clothing and appear to be engaged in a learning activity, possibly reading or writing. The adult male figure is also dressed in traditional attire and holds a staff in his hand, suggesting that he may be a teacher or religious leader.

The background of the image features a wall with a window and a curtain, which adds to the sense of a traditional or cultural setting. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet contemplation and learning, with the children focused on their activity and the adult male figure watching over them.

The image appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, and has been preserved and displayed in a way that suggests its historical significance. The caption "Teaching the Koran" written below the image provides context and suggests that the image is related to Islamic education or religious instruction.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a sepia-toned photograph of a group of young boys sitting on the floor in a classroom setting. The boys are dressed in traditional attire and are attentively listening to an adult male teacher who is seated on a stool. The teacher is holding a book and appears to be teaching the children. The photograph has a handwritten caption at the bottom that reads "Teaching the Koran." The image has a slightly blurry effect, adding to its vintage appearance.

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

The image shows a group of children sitting on the floor. They are all wearing traditional clothing. One of them is holding a book, while the other one is holding a stick. In front of them is a man, also wearing traditional clothing, sitting on a stool. He is holding a book and a stick. The image is framed in a black frame with a white border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

The vintage photograph, titled "Teaching the Koran," captures a scene of education within a Muslim setting. At the center, a teacher dressed in traditional attire – a turban and robe – sits elevated on a small ornate stool. He holds a book, likely the Koran, and a pointer, indicating his role in guiding the students.

Surrounding him are five children, all seated on a woven mat. They are intently focused on their own books or scripts, presumably following the teacher's instructions. Their clothing is simple and reflective of the cultural context.

The backdrop features a plain wall with a decorative window alcove on the left and a curtain hanging behind the teacher. To the right, there's a section that resembles a brick or tiled wall. The overall aesthetic of the image suggests it was taken in a modest, perhaps even rudimentary, educational environment. The sepia tone of the photograph contributes to its vintage feel, indicating it may be from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression
The image is a vintage photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It depicts a scene of religious education.

Setting
The scene takes place indoors, possibly in a mosque or a traditional teaching space. The background consists of a wall with a draped curtain and a brick-like structure.

Subject
The main subject is a group of children being taught by an adult.

  • The Teacher: The teacher, dressed in traditional attire, is seated and appears to be holding a book and a pointer. He's the focal point, indicating his role as the educator.
  • The Students: The children are gathered around the teacher, presumably learning. They're seated on the floor and appear to be reading from books.

Composition and Style

  • The composition has a clear focus on the teacher and the children.
  • The photograph is in sepia tones, giving it a vintage look.
  • The scene is likely a staged photograph meant to document or represent a cultural or religious practice.

Additional Notes

  • A small piece of paper under the photo reads "Teaching the Koran", giving context to the scene.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a vintage photograph depicting a traditional scene of teaching the Quran. It appears to be set in an indoor environment, possibly a classroom or a mosque. The photograph shows a group of young students seated on the floor, attentively listening to an adult teacher.

The teacher, dressed in traditional attire including a turban and a robe, is seated on a raised platform or chair. He is holding a book, likely the Quran, and seems to be instructing the students. The students, who are also dressed in traditional clothing, are sitting on the floor in front of him, some holding slates or wooden boards which were commonly used for writing in traditional educational settings.

The setting includes a curtain in the background and a lattice window, suggesting an indoor space with some architectural details. The overall scene conveys a sense of focused learning and respect for the teacher and the religious text being taught.

A handwritten note at the bottom of the photograph reads "Teaching the Koran," indicating the subject matter of the image. The photograph itself has an aged appearance, suggesting it is from a historical period.

Qwen

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

This image appears to be a historical photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, judging by the sepia tone and the style of the clothing and architecture. The photograph depicts a scene of a man, presumably an educator or a teacher, reading aloud from a book, possibly the Quran, as indicated by the label "Teaching the Koran" at the bottom of the image. The man is seated on a small stool and is dressed in traditional attire, which includes a turban and a long robe.

Surrounding him are several young boys, dressed in modest clothing, sitting on the floor on a mat, attentively listening to the man as he reads. The boys appear to be engaged in learning, holding pieces of paper that might contain notes or text related to the lesson. The setting suggests a modest, possibly rural or urban environment, with a simple curtain and a wall with a patterned design in the background. The overall atmosphere of the photograph conveys a sense of traditional education and cultural significance.

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

This is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a traditional scene of teaching the Quran. The image shows a man, likely a teacher, sitting on a raised platform or chair, holding a book and a stick, possibly used for teaching or discipline. He is wearing traditional attire, including a headscarf. Surrounding him are several young students, also dressed in traditional clothing, sitting on the floor and attentively looking up at the teacher. Some of the students are holding papers, possibly as part of their lesson. The setting appears to be indoors, with a curtain in the background and a vase on a shelf to the left. The photograph is mounted on a black board with a yellow border, and there is a handwritten note at the bottom that reads "Teaching the Koran."

Text analysis

Amazon

the
Roran
Jeaching the Roran
Jeaching

Google

P198536:32 Teaching the Koran-
P198536
:
32
Teaching
the
Koran