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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (street portrait artist sketching boy in jacket and shorts with well dressed onlookers)

Date

c. 1950

People

Artist: Mary Lowber Tiers, American 1916 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.15755

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (street portrait artist sketching boy in jacket and shorts with well dressed onlookers)

People

Artist: Mary Lowber Tiers, American 1916 - 1985

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.15755

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-05

Human 99.3
Advertisement 98.4
Poster 98.2
Collage 94.9
Flyer 83.6
Brochure 83.6
Paper 83.6
Footwear 82.9
Clothing 82.9
Apparel 82.9
Text 75.4
Face 65.8
Officer 63.5
Military Uniform 63.5
Military 63.5
People 62.5
Portrait 61.7
Photography 61.7
Photo 61.7
Overcoat 56.3
Coat 56.3
Suit 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

people 100
group 99
uniform 98.5
adult 98.3
monochrome 97.7
man 97.7
woman 95.5
education 94.5
outfit 92.8
nostalgia 92.5
child 91.8
several 91.8
retro 91
wear 89.7
administration 89.2
leader 89.2
many 88.6
paper 87.7
three 87.5
war 86.2

Imagga
created on 2022-02-05

newspaper 88.6
product 68.7
creation 55.4
currency 31.4
money 29.8
cash 22.9
finance 22
dollar 21.3
banking 20.2
bank 19.1
bill 19
wealth 18.8
dollars 18.3
business 17.6
exchange 17.2
art 17
paper 16.5
financial 16
hundred 15.5
savings 14
economy 13.9
ancient 13.8
loan 13.4
investment 12.8
vintage 12.4
old 11.8
pattern 11.6
us 11.6
daily 11.5
payment 10.6
film 10.4
city 10
retro 9.8
sign 9.8
market 9.8
rate 9.7
bills 9.7
negative 9.6
man 9.4
stock 9.4
rich 9.3
church 9.2
house 9.2
close 9.1
religion 9
history 8.9
banknotes 8.8
sculpture 8.7
finances 8.7
drawing 8.7
antique 8.7
united 8.6
grunge 8.5
card 8.5
people 8.4
symbol 8.1
group 8.1
success 8
greenback 7.9
design 7.9
franklin 7.9
wages 7.8
wealthy 7.8
architecture 7.8
tax 7.8
paying 7.8
banknote 7.8
states 7.7
plaything 7.7
wall 7.7
culture 7.7
pay 7.7
capital 7.6
one 7.5
decoration 7.4
envelope 7.4
refrigerator 7.4
letter 7.3
home 7.2
portrait 7.1
sketch 7

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-05

text 99.9
clothing 91
person 89
newspaper 88.8
drawing 61.5
man 60.3
posing 52.6
several 10.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 25-35
Gender Male, 91.3%
Calm 88.3%
Sad 7.1%
Angry 1.9%
Confused 0.8%
Happy 0.7%
Disgusted 0.4%
Surprised 0.4%
Fear 0.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Shoe

Clarifai

Clothing
Footwear
Human face
Man
Human leg
Picture frame
Human arm
Poster
Human hair

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-05

paintings art 94.9%
streetview architecture 4.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-05

an old photo of a newspaper 33.7%
a school photo of a newspaper 28.1%
a close up of a newspaper 28%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a painting of a family sitting in a living room.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a man and woman sitting in a chair

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a group of people gathered around an artist sketching a portrait. The artist is seated with a drawing utensil, working on his craft, and a child sits nearby on a chair, possibly posing for the sketch. The background has multiple framed pictures and signage, including one that reads "Your Picture Sketched For Life," suggesting the setting is likely an art booth or exhibition. Several individuals stand to observe the process, dressed in formal or semi-formal attire.

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

The image appears to be a photo negative showing a scene with several people, likely from a mid-century period. A young boy sits in a chair wearing a suit with shorts, long socks and shoes. Behind him are several adults standing, all dressed formally in suits and hats typical of the mid-20th century. There are several framed portraits and signs on the walls, one prominently visible sign reads "Your Picture Sketched for Life", suggesting an artistic setting. In the foreground, a person is seated and appears to be engaged in drawing or sketching, possibly creating a portrait of the boy. Nearby, a completed portrait is visible, displayed on a stand. The setting suggests a public area where an artist offers live sketching services, possibly at an event or an exhibition.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to depict an art studio or gallery space. It shows several framed artworks and sketches hanging on the walls, as well as a number of people engaged in various activities. There are several men wearing hats and suits, suggesting this is likely a historical scene. The central focus seems to be on the display of artwork, with signs advertising "Picture Sketched for Life" prominently featured. Overall, the image conveys a sense of an active, creative environment where art and artistic expression are the primary focus.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a vintage black and white photograph taken in what looks like a photography studio or gallery. On the wall, there are several framed photographs or artworks displayed, and there's a sign visible that reads "Picture Sketched from Life." Several people are shown in the image, including what appears to be some children in shorts and adults, all dressed in early 20th century attire. The image quality has the characteristic look of an old photograph, with some fading and loss of detail that's typical of vintage prints.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man drawing a portrait of a young boy, surrounded by other people and artwork.

The man is seated on the right side of the image, wearing a dark polo shirt with a name tag, white pants, and a visor. He is holding a pencil in his right hand and appears to be drawing on a piece of paper or canvas. The boy is sitting on the left side of the image, wearing a light-colored suit jacket, shorts, and sneakers. He has short hair and is looking at the man who is drawing him.

In the background, there are several other people standing around, some of whom are also wearing hats. There are also several pieces of artwork on the walls, including paintings and photographs. One of the paintings appears to be a portrait of a woman, and another shows a group of people gathered around a table.

Overall, the image suggests that the man is a professional artist or illustrator, and he is creating a portrait of the young boy. The other people in the background may be family members or friends who have come to watch him work.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image is a black and white photograph of a man painting a portrait of a young boy. The man is seated on the right side of the image, wearing a dark polo shirt, light-colored shorts, and a visor. He is holding a paintbrush in his right hand and appears to be painting on an easel positioned in front of him. The easel has a sign that reads "Picture SKETCHED from LIFE" and features a small portrait of a woman.

To the left of the man sits the young boy, who is dressed in a light-colored suit with a dark collar and cuffs, paired with white socks and shoes. He has short hair and is looking down at the ground.

In the background, there are several framed pictures hanging on the wall, as well as a few signs that read "Picture SKETCHED from LIFE." The overall atmosphere suggests that the man is an artist creating a portrait of the boy, possibly at an event or exhibition where he is showcasing his work.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a scene inside a studio. In the foreground, a young boy is seated in a chair, appearing to be posing for a portrait. He is dressed in a suit and tie, with his hands resting on his lap. To the right of the boy, an artist is seated, holding a pencil and sketching on a piece of paper. The artist is wearing a cap and spectacles. Behind the artist, there is a large signboard that reads "Your Picture Sketched from Life," indicating the service offered in the studio. The studio walls are adorned with framed portraits, adding to the professional atmosphere. The image captures a moment of artistic creation, with the focus on the interaction between the artist and the young model.

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

The image is in black and white, with a blurry effect. It shows a man sitting on a chair and holding a pencil, probably drawing a picture of a boy sitting in front of him. Behind them are some mannequins, and some of them are wearing hats. There are also some frames mounted on the wall, along with some signs that read "Your Picture Sketched from Life."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

Here is a description of the image:

This image is an inverted black and white photograph of a scene involving an artist, a young boy, and a group of onlookers. The setting appears to be outdoors, with walls covered in framed pictures serving as a backdrop. There are signs that read "Your Picture Sketched from Life."

In the foreground, a young boy is sitting on a chair, posing for a portrait. He is wearing a suit with shorts and socks. An artist is seated to the right of the boy, holding a brush in his hand and working on an easel. In front of the artist and boy is a display unit with the words "Your Picture Sketched."

Behind the artist and the boy, a group of people is watching the process. They are dressed in formal attire, and some are wearing hats. The overall impression is that this is a public event where people can have their portraits sketched from life.

The image is a bit grainy, which adds to its vintage feel. The inversion gives the image an eerie, almost ghostly appearance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

This is a vintage photograph taken during what appears to be a demonstration of portrait artistry. A man, presumably the artist, is seated and in the process of sketching or painting on a canvas with a group of people watching. There's a young boy in the foreground who is the likely subject, and he is sitting on a chair. Many pictures are hanging on the wall, and there are signs advertising "Picture Etched from Life," suggesting this is a public demonstration or a promotional event. People in the background are well dressed, likely indicating the scene took place during a special event or in a public place where people were dressed more formally. The overall atmosphere is quite formal, reflecting the aesthetics of the time. The negative style gives the image a certain eerie quality.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, likely from the mid-20th century, showing an artist sketching a portrait of a young boy. The setting seems to be a fair or a carnival, given the presence of various signs and decorations in the background.

Here are the key details:

  1. Artist and Subject:

    • An adult artist, wearing glasses and a suit, is seated on the right side of the image, actively drawing on a large piece of paper.
    • A young boy, dressed in a suit and tie with short pants and high socks, is seated on a chair to the left of the artist, posing for the portrait.
  2. Background:

    • The background is filled with various framed portraits and signs. One prominent sign reads "Your Picture Sketched for Life," suggesting that the artist offers portrait services.
    • There are other signs and decorations that contribute to the festive atmosphere, indicating this might be a public event or fairground.
  3. Additional Elements:

    • There is a small table between the artist and the boy, which holds drawing materials and possibly a sample portrait.
    • The overall scene is bustling with activity, as indicated by the presence of other people in the background, though they are not the main focus of the image.

The photograph captures a moment of interaction between the artist and the young boy, highlighting the art of portrait sketching in a lively, public setting.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an "I Picture Sketched From Life" drawing booth, a common attraction at fairs and carnivals. The scene shows a man seated on a chair, wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt, who appears to be an artist, sketching a portrait of a seated model. The artist is using a large pencil or charcoal stick to create the sketch on a large canvas or board positioned on a stand. The model, dressed in a dress and seated on a chair, is posing for the artist. In the background, there are several mannequins dressed in vintage attire, and the walls are adorned with framed pictures and signage related to the drawing service. The atmosphere suggests a lively, public event with an audience watching the artist at work.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This black-and-white photograph depicts a lively scene of an artist sketching a young girl's portrait. The girl is seated on a white chair, wearing a dress, a sweater, and sneakers. The artist, wearing a white apron and an eye shield, is focused on his work, using a paintbrush to work on a canvas placed on an easel. The easel has a sign that reads "Your Picture SKETCHED from LIFE."

In the background, there are several portraits displayed on the wall, including a man in a suit and hat, a woman in a dress, and other figures. The artist's workspace is surrounded by various art supplies, including brushes and paints. The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling art fair or a similar setting where artists capture portraits from life.

Text analysis

Amazon

Picture
LIFE
SKETCHED
KETCHED
your Picture
your
ITALY
J. Picture
picture
fro-life
fro-life de
de

Google

Picture SKETCHED from LIFE our Pecfre Picture ETCHED LIFE Picture SAETCHED
Picture
SKETCHED
from
LIFE
our
Pecfre
ETCHED
SAETCHED