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Human Generated Data

Title

Across Round Lake; verso: Dead Trees

Date

1851

People

Artist: Sanford Robinson Gifford, American 1823 - 1880

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sanford Gifford, 2001.158.9

Human Generated Data

Title

Across Round Lake; verso: Dead Trees

People

Artist: Sanford Robinson Gifford, American 1823 - 1880

Date

1851

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sanford Gifford, 2001.158.9

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

Art 99
Painting 99
Drawing 74.2
Text 56.8
Page 56.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-02-18

landscape 95.2
vintage 94.5
empty 94
desktop 93.1
winter 91.8
blank 91
retro 89.9
no person 88.7
light 88.2
nature 88.1
snow 87
wear 84.6
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wood 83.7
picture frame 83.4
dirty 83.2
rough 82.9
outdoors 82.8
color 82.5
bill 81.2

Imagga
created on 2019-02-18

grunge 50.3
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texture 38.2
frame 36.1
vintage 35.6
old 34.9
border 33.5
antique 33.1
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paper 30.7
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wall 19.8
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sand 19.7
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rough 18.2
ancient 18.2
old fashioned 18.1
text 17.5
weathered 17.1
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structure 15.7
stains 15.6
crumpled 15.5
messy 15.5
blank 15.4
spot 15.4
your 14.5
rust 14.5
detailed 14.4
rusty 14.3
snow 14.2
surface 14.1
decoration 14.1
backdrop 14
artistic 13.9
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crack 12.6
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color 12.2
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drawing 11.9
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soil 11.5
sky 11.1
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broad 10.8
succulent 10.7
backgrounds 10.6
dirt 10.5
landscape 10.4
historic 10.1
dark 10
scratches 9.9
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canvas 9.5
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earth 9.3
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winter 8.5
dune 8.5
page 8.4
brown 8.1
detail 8
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style 7.4
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artwork 7.3
effect 7.3
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scenic 7
tree 7
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Google
created on 2019-02-18

Drawing 83.7
Rectangle 68.8
Paper 59.2
Sketch 53.6
Artwork 52.3
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-18

landscape 10.6
winter 8.8
nature 8.4
snow 7.2
desert 5.8
fog 4.5
bird 4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Picture frame
Tree

Clarifai

Picture frame 96%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-18

paintings art 79%
text visuals 14.2%
food drinks 5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-18

a sign on the snow 37.5%
a sign in the snow 37.4%
a close up of a white board 27.8%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-10

a city in the late 19th century.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a drawing of a landscape with a mountain in the background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-08

This image is a photograph of an open sketchbook or drawing pad showing a pencil or light ink sketch. The sketch is of a landscape scene that includes a body of water, possibly a lake or a wide river, with a background of layered mountain ranges. The perspective seems to be from a higher vantage point looking down towards the water, with closer vegetation and trees framing the view in the foreground. The detailing of the sketch is more focused on the foreground with identifiable trees, while the mountains and water are depicted with lighter, less detailed strokes.

There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the sketch that appears to be a date: "July 26, 1881." The left edge of the page is visibly bound to the sketchbook, with visible binding holes and stitches. A small tab or piece of paper protrudes from the top edge of the page with the handwritten text "24," which could be a page number or a reference mark.

Additionally, there's slight aging on the paper, indicating that this is an older document, with the outer edges of the paper being somewhat discolored or possible foxing due to age. The photograph captures the entire page within the frame, showcasing the sketch in an archival or documentary context.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-03-08

This image is a pencil drawing of a serene landscape scene. It features a body of water in the middle ground, surrounded by a mix of trees and shrubs in the foreground. Beyond the water, there are hills and a range of mountains in the background, gently sketched to indicate their presence without overwhelming detail. The trees in the foreground are more detailed, showing some evergreen varieties. The drawing captures a calm and expansive natural setting. There is a handwritten inscription at the bottom left corner of the sketch that reads "across Moose Lake. July 25, 1851," giving context to the location and the date when this drawing was made. The paper is aged, with some signs of wear around the edges.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a pencil sketch or drawing of a landscape scene, dated July 26, 1851. The drawing depicts a serene lake or pond view with mountains in the background. In the foreground, there appears to be a wooden fence or rail running horizontally across the scene. The landscape includes evergreen trees (likely pine or spruce) along the shoreline, and the mountains in the distance are rendered with gentle, rolling contours. The sketch has a light, delicate quality typical of 19th-century landscape drawings, with careful attention paid to the natural elements and perspective. The overall composition suggests this was drawn from direct observation of a peaceful rural or wilderness setting.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-21

The image appears to be a pencil sketch of a landscape. It depicts a wide, open expanse with a body of water in the foreground, surrounded by mountains and forested areas. The sketch has a hazy, atmospheric quality, suggesting a scenic, natural environment. There are no human figures visible in the image.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-21

This is a pencil sketch of a landscape scene dated July 26, 1851. The drawing depicts a serene lake view with mountains in the background. In the foreground, there appears to be a simple fence or barrier running horizontally across the scene. The shoreline is dotted with evergreen trees, particularly what look like pine or spruce trees, and other vegetation. The mountains in the distance are rendered with light, delicate lines that suggest multiple ranges receding into the background. The overall composition is gentle and naturalistic, typical of 19th-century landscape sketching styles. The drawing has a peaceful, pastoral quality to it and appears to have been done from direct observation of the scene.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-21

The image shows a pencil sketch of a landscape scene. It depicts a body of water, likely a lake, surrounded by forested hills and mountains in the distance. The shoreline is lined with trees and some small shrubs or plants. There is a wooden fence or railing visible in the foreground. The sketch has an overall soft, hazy quality, suggesting an atmospheric perspective. It is signed and dated in the lower right corner, though I cannot make out the exact signature or year. The sketch is drawn in a sketchbook or on a sheet of paper with slightly torn or rough edges.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-21

The image depicts a sketch of a landscape, likely drawn in pencil on aged paper. The scene features a body of water in the foreground, with trees and bushes along its edge. In the background, there are mountains or hills, suggesting a serene and natural setting.

The sketch is rendered in a simple yet evocative style, with bold lines and subtle shading that capture the essence of the landscape. The use of pencil allows for a range of tonal values, from light to dark, which adds depth and dimensionality to the image.

The overall effect is one of tranquility and contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the sketch. The artist's skillful use of line and tone creates a sense of atmosphere and mood, drawing the viewer's eye through the composition and encouraging them to explore the details of the scene.

In terms of artistic style, the sketch appears to be influenced by traditional techniques, such as those used in landscape painting or drawing. The emphasis on capturing the essence of the natural world, rather than creating a highly realistic representation, suggests an approach that values simplicity and subtlety over elaborate detail.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and thought-provoking sketch that invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-21

The image presents a sketchbook page featuring a serene landscape drawing. The page is yellowed, indicating its age, and has a rough, worn appearance, suggesting it has been handled extensively. The drawing itself depicts a tranquil scene with a body of water in the foreground, possibly a lake or river, surrounded by trees and bushes. In the background, mountains or hills are visible, adding depth to the composition.

The sketch is rendered in pencil, with varying shades of gray used to create texture and dimension. The artist's skillful use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques adds depth and detail to the drawing, making it feel more lifelike. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world depicted on the page.

In the bottom-left corner of the page, some handwritten text is visible, although it is difficult to decipher due to the age and wear of the paper. The text may provide additional context or information about the drawing, but without further clarification, its meaning remains unclear.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and evocative sketch that captures the beauty of nature in a simple yet effective way. The use of pencil and the careful attention to detail create a sense of intimacy and immediacy, drawing the viewer into the scene and inviting them to explore the world depicted on the page.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-12

The image is a black-and-white sketch of a landscape, possibly a lake with trees and mountains in the distance. The sketch is in a sketchbook with a white cover and a black border. The sketch has a handwritten note on the top left corner, possibly the date or the location of the sketch. The sketch has a simple and minimalistic style, with a focus on the natural elements of the landscape.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-12

The image shows a page from a sketchbook with a pencil drawing of a landscape. The landscape depicts a vast, open area with a few trees and a mountain range in the distance. The drawing is done in pencil, and the paper appears to be old and worn, with some creases and discoloration. The page is mounted on a gray surface, possibly a table or a wall.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-21

The image depicts a page from a sketchbook. The page is filled with a drawing of a landscape that includes a large body of water, possibly a lake, surrounded by trees and hills. The drawing appears to be done in pencil, and the artist has used shading and lines to create depth and texture. The drawing is on a piece of paper that is attached to a larger piece of paper, possibly a sketchbook.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-21

The image is a pencil sketch of a landscape, possibly a lake or a river, surrounded by trees and mountains. The sketch is in black and white, with some shading and details added to give depth and texture to the scene. The mountains are in the background, and the trees are in the foreground, with the lake or river in the middle. The sketch is dated July 26, 1851, and the artist's name is not mentioned.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

The image shows a landscape drawing on a page from a sketchbook. The sketch appears to be done in pencil, and the style is reminiscent of a landscape study.

In the background, there's a range of mountains. The contour lines used to depict the mountains are light and give a sense of distance.

Below the mountains, there is a thick forest. The trees are represented with a mix of short strokes and more defined shapes.

The middle ground consists of a lake. The surface is depicted with simple horizontal lines to suggest its stillness.

In the foreground, there's a field or shoreline. The artist has drawn bushes, grass, and what appears to be a fence made of posts and rails. The vegetation is somewhat detailed, providing texture to the scene.

The sketchbook page has a slight yellow tint, suggesting age. The drawing is well-composed, utilizing the entire space of the page, and there's a sense of depth conveyed through the layering of the landscape elements. The title 'brown Pond Lake July 26, 1851' is written on the bottom left of the page.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a pencil sketch of a landscape, likely drawn in a sketchbook.

Composition:

  • Foreground: A low-lying area with some foliage, possibly shrubs or low bushes, is in the foreground. A rudimentary fence with a few posts and lines runs horizontally across the bottom.
  • Midground: A large body of water dominates the middle ground. On the far side of the water is a dense line of trees.
  • Background: The backdrop consists of rolling mountains or hills sketched lightly in the distance.

Style and Technique:

  • Medium: The drawing is in pencil.
  • Detail: The sketch is detailed enough to show the general shapes of the landscape elements but it is overall simple.
  • Lighting/Shadow: There is no shading.

Overall Impression:

The sketch has a sense of peace. The image appears to be a study of nature, a quick capture of a scene likely observed directly. The handwriting at the bottom indicates that it was drawn July 26, 1851.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a pencil sketch of a landscape scene. The sketch is drawn on a page from a sketchbook, which is bound with a visible spine on the left side. The scene appears to be a view of a lake surrounded by mountains and forests.

Key elements of the sketch include:

  1. Mountains: In the background, there are multiple layers of mountains, depicted with light, horizontal lines to indicate their contours and distance.
  2. Lake: In the middle ground, there is a calm lake with a smooth surface, depicted with a light shading to differentiate it from the land.
  3. Forests: On both sides of the lake, there are dense forests with trees of varying heights. The trees are drawn with short, vertical lines to indicate foliage and trunks.
  4. Foreground: The foreground consists of sparse vegetation and some bushes, drawn with lighter strokes to give a sense of depth and distance.

The sketch is signed and dated at the bottom left corner, reading "down from Lake, July 24th, 1851." This suggests that the sketch was made on that date and likely represents a specific location the artist visited. The overall style is realistic and detailed, capturing the natural beauty of the landscape.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-08

This image shows a black-and-white pencil sketch of a landscape. The scene appears to be a wide, open valley or plain, with a body of water in the foreground, possibly a river or lake. The landscape includes several trees and shrubs in the mid-ground, and the background features a range of mountains or hills. The drawing is detailed, with varying strokes to represent the different elements, such as the trees, water, and hills. The date "July 26th 1851" is inscribed at the bottom of the drawing, indicating when the sketch was created. The paper appears aged, suggesting it might be part of an older sketchbook.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-08

This image is a pencil sketch of a landscape. The scene depicts a serene, open area with a mix of trees and shrubs in the foreground. A fence runs horizontally across the bottom of the image, leading the viewer's eye into the distance. Beyond the fence, the land appears relatively flat, with more vegetation scattered across the terrain. In the background, there are gentle hills or mountains, adding depth to the scene. The sky above is mostly clear, with a few light clouds. The artist has used delicate shading and lines to create a sense of distance and atmosphere. The sketch is done on a yellowed piece of paper, suggesting it is quite old. There is a label or tag in the top left corner with the text "P 20," and a handwritten note at the bottom left corner that appears to date the drawing to July 26, 1851. The overall style is naturalistic and detailed, capturing the quiet beauty of the landscape.

Text analysis

Amazon

Sale
1851
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26
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