Human Generated Data

Title

Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south, Pennine Alps

Date

1908

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2373

Human Generated Data

Title

Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south, Pennine Alps

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1908

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2373

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Outdoors 99
Nature 99
Mountain 96.4
Mountain Range 94.9
Advertisement 85.6
Peak 84.1
Poster 83.9
Sand 82
Animal 75.2
Snow 71.8
Soil 69.2
Ice 65.7
Land 63.2
Collage 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

paper 99.3
retro 98.6
no person 98.5
post 97.6
art 96.7
print 96.6
one 93.8
vintage 93.1
nature 92.9
painting 92.5
wear 91.8
landscape 91.2
old 90.9
man 90.8
sky 90.7
people 90
outdoors 89.7
two 89.4
antique 86.5
travel 83.7

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

envelope 100
container 88.7
paper 42.4
card 28.9
blank 28.3
note 26.7
frame 26.7
vintage 25.7
retro 24.6
old 23
message 22.9
post 21.9
page 19.5
texture 19.5
empty 18.9
grunge 18.7
design 18.2
border 15.4
letter 14.7
business 14.6
aged 14.5
money 14.5
antique 13.9
office 13.7
brown 13.3
decoration 13.2
ancient 13
greeting 12.1
currency 11.7
reminder 11.7
copy 11.5
holiday 11.5
document 11.1
dirty 10.9
cardboard 10.6
advertising 10.6
board 10.5
write 10.4
sheet 10.3
box 10.3
close 10.3
ribbon 10.2
stamp 10.1
decorative 10
present 10
art 9.8
invitation 9.7
book 9.6
celebration 9.6
gift 9.5
space 9.3
finance 9.3
communication 9.2
cash 9.2
bank 9
financial 8.9
textured 8.8
sticky 8.8
notice 8.7
text 8.7
memory 8.7
parchment 8.6
mail 8.6
birthday 8.3
pattern 8.2
collection 8.1
object 8.1
banknote 7.8
torn 7.7
notes 7.7
exchange 7.6
bill 7.6
gold 7.4
banking 7.4
yellow 7.3
color 7.2
leaf 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Slope 88.5
Mountain 82.2
Natural landscape 81.6
Font 81.4
Rectangle 80.4
Snow 80.2
Plant 79.5
Tints and shades 77
Mountain range 74.4
Landscape 73.9
Tree 69.2
Paper 66
Paper product 65
Summit 62
Art 61.7
Hill 61.2
Nunatak 59.9
Rock 56.2
Visual arts 55.3
Glacial landform 55

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

text 98.9
mountain 83.2
envelope 70.8
stationary 69.4
businesscard 34.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bird 75.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a close up of a piece of paper 63.4%
close up of a piece of paper 59.6%
a piece of paper 59.5%

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image shows a vintage photograph of Mont Blanc de Seilon in the Pennine Alps, taken in 1908. The scene depicts rugged, snow-covered mountainous terrain with exposed rock formations and scattered boulders. The peak of Mont Blanc de Seilon dominates the background, surrounded by steep slopes and icy surfaces, with a glacier visible in the foreground. The photograph is mounted on a brown board with printed text. The top reads "Pennine Alps 1908," and below the image are the words "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south," specifying the vantage point of the photograph. The overall presentation gives a historical and geological impression of the Alpine landscape.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image is a historical photograph of the Pennine Alps taken in 1908. It features a monochrome view of Mont Blanc de Seilon, looking south. The photograph captures a mountainous landscape with snow-covered slopes and rocky terrain. The mountain, prominently visible in the background, is surrounded by large dark rocks in the foreground. The text on the image, placed on a brown paper or cardboard backing, reads "Pennine Alps 1908" at the top and "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south" at the bottom, providing context and location details. The entire composition has an antique or vintage aesthetic, characteristic of early 20th-century photographs.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a snowy mountain landscape in the Pennine Alps, taken in 1908. The central feature is the majestic Mont Blanc de Seilon, a prominent peak in the Swiss Alps, as viewed from the south. The image captures the rugged, snow-covered terrain with rocky outcroppings in the foreground. The mountain rises dramatically against the cloudy sky, creating an awe-inspiring scene.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a historical photograph from 1908 taken in the Pennine Alps, showing Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south. The image shows a dramatic mountain landscape with a snow-covered peak rising prominently against the sky. The foreground features a rocky terrain scattered with boulders and snow patches. The mountain face displays steep cliffs and snow-covered slopes, creating a striking contrast between the dark rock faces and white snow. The photograph is mounted on what appears to be a brown cardboard or paper backing, with handwritten text identifying the location and date. It's a classic example of early 20th-century alpine photography, capturing the majestic nature of the Swiss Alps.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image presents a sepia-toned photograph of a mountainous landscape, set against a brown background with a caption.

  • The photograph is centered within the image and features a mountain range with snow-covered peaks.
    • The mountains are depicted in a sepia tone, giving them a warm and aged appearance.
    • The snow on the peaks is visible, adding to the overall sense of ruggedness and natural beauty.
  • The caption below the photograph reads "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south," providing context for the location and orientation of the image.
    • The caption is written in a decorative font, adding to the overall aesthetic of the image.
  • In the top-right corner of the image, the text "Pernine Alps 1908" is displayed, indicating the location and date of the photograph.
    • The text is written in a simple font, providing a clear and concise piece of information.
  • The background of the image is a solid brown color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the photograph and caption.
    • The brown color also helps to emphasize the sepia tone of the photograph, creating a cohesive and visually appealing design.

Overall, the image presents a striking and evocative photograph of a mountainous landscape, accompanied by informative captions that provide context and depth to the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image presents a sepia-toned photograph of a mountain, accompanied by text that provides context and information about the scene.

Photograph:
The photograph is centered in the image and features a mountain with snow-covered peaks. The mountain's slopes are rugged, with rocks and boulders scattered throughout. In the foreground, a field of snow stretches out, dotted with rocks and boulders. The sky above the mountain is overcast, adding to the somber tone of the image.

Text:
Above the photograph, the text "Pennine Alps 1908" is written in black, italicized font. Below the photograph, the text "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south" is also written in black, italicized font. This text provides additional context about the location and orientation of the photograph.

Background:
The background of the image is a light-brown color, which complements the sepia tone of the photograph. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and historical significance, as if the image is a vintage postcard or photograph from a bygone era.

Overall:
The image presents a striking and evocative portrait of a mountain landscape, with the photograph and text working together to create a sense of place and atmosphere. The use of sepia tone and italicized font adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, making it a compelling and memorable visual experience.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a photograph of a mountain range in the Pennine Alps. The photograph is in black and white and shows a mountain peak with snow on it, surrounded by rocks and snow. The image has a brown border and the words "Pennine Alps 1908" are written in the top right corner. The mountain peak is identified as Mont Blanc de Seilon, and the photograph is looking south.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image appears to be a photograph of a mountain peak covered in snow. The mountain is named Mont Blanc de Seilon, and it is located in the Pennine Alps. The image is printed on a brown paper, and the title "Pennine Alps 1908" is written on the top right corner. The mountain peak is surrounded by snow, and there are some rocks on the mountain.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph, likely from the early 20th century, depicting a mountain range. It's mounted on a tan or beige cardstock background.

The photograph captures Mont Blanc de Seilon in the Pennine Alps, taken in 1908, with a southward-looking perspective. The mountain is partially covered in snow, with visible rocky areas and what appears to be a glacier. The foreground shows a rocky landscape with patches of snow. The image is framed by the tan background, which also features elegant, serif-style text: "Pennine Alps 1908" at the top right and "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south," at the bottom left. The overall impression is one of historical documentation of a landscape.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a vintage-looking photograph mounted on a brown cardboard backing.

  • Content: The central image is a black and white photograph of a snow-covered mountain range. The mountain is the focal point, with large glaciers and snow-covered slopes. In the foreground, there is a collection of rocks and snow.
  • Text: Above the photograph, in a stylized script, the text "Pennine Alps 1908" is written. Below the photograph, also in script, reads "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south."
  • Mounting: The photograph is neatly centered within the larger rectangular mount. The brown cardboard backing has a textured appearance.
  • Overall Impression: The image evokes a sense of history and exploration, possibly taken during a mountaineering expedition.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a vintage photograph of Mont Blanc de Seilon, a mountain in the Pennine Alps, taken in 1908. The photograph is framed within a brown matte. The mountain scene shows a rugged, snow-covered landscape with a prominent peak in the background. The foreground features a rocky terrain with scattered boulders and patches of snow. The photograph is labeled "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south" at the bottom and "Pennine Alps 1908" at the top, indicating the location and the year the photo was taken. The sepia tone of the image suggests it is an old photograph, capturing the natural beauty and grandeur of the alpine region.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image is a vintage photograph that appears to be from the year 1908, as indicated by the text at the top right. It is labeled "Pennine Alps 1908" and shows a rugged mountain landscape. The central feature is a snow-capped mountain peak, identified as "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south" as written at the bottom of the photograph. The mountain has steep, rocky slopes and is partially covered with snow. The foreground shows rocky terrain and a patch of snow. The overall tone and style of the photograph suggest it is an early example of outdoor photography, possibly from a mountaineering expedition or a scientific expedition in the Alps.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image is a vintage photograph of a mountainous landscape in the Pennine Alps, dated 1908. The photograph is mounted on a brown paper or card and is in black and white, giving it an old-fashioned appearance. The mountain in the picture is identified as Mont Blanc de Seilon, and the view is looking south. The mountain is covered in snow and ice, with rocky outcrops visible in the foreground. The text "Pennine Alps 1908" is written in the top right corner of the image, and "Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south" is written at the bottom.

Text analysis

Amazon

Seilon
looking
Blanc
de
1908
Pennine Alps 1908
Pennine
Alps
Mont
Mont Blanc de Seilon looking south.
south.

Google

Pennine Alps 1908 Mont Blanc de Seilon looking soutk.
Pennine
Alps
1908
Mont
Blanc
de
Seilon
looking
soutk.