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Human Generated Data

Title

Composite Elephant with Monkey

Date

c. 1730

People

Artist: The Kota Master, Indian

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch, 2009.202.65

Human Generated Data

Title

Composite Elephant with Monkey

People

Artist: The Kota Master, Indian

Date

c. 1730

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch, 2009.202.65

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-06

Art 95.6
Archaeology 77.4
Mural 70.8
Wall 66.4
Drawing 63.4
Collage 59.1
Advertisement 59.1
Poster 59.1
Tile 56.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-08

painting 99.9
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print 98.9
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wall 91.5
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one 90.9
retro 90.8
antique 90.6
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man 88.8
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color 88.4
artistic 88.4
pattern 87.3
force 84.7

Imagga
created on 2018-05-08

mosaic 100
transducer 66.2
electrical device 49.7
art 33.9
device 33
old 27.2
religion 25.1
tile 21.7
arabesque 20.9
ancient 20.8
decoration 20.5
vintage 19.8
paper 18.8
design 18.5
travel 17.6
gold 17.3
pattern 17.1
culture 17.1
grunge 17
antique 16.7
instrumentality 16.6
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light 8
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Google
created on 2018-05-08

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-08

text 99.9
book 98

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Elephant

AWS Rekognition

Painting 95.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-05-08

paintings art 99.2%
pets animals 0.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-08

a close up of a book 30.9%
close up of a book 26.9%
a book on a wood surface 26.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a painting of a man riding a elephant

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

an elephant with a man riding on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-04

The image depicts an artistic representation of an elephant, intricately filled with various smaller illustrations of animals and human figures. The elephant is adorned with detailed and colorful paintings inside its silhouette, each depicting diverse creatures like birds, fish, monkeys, and more. The elephant appears both lively and embellished, creating a mosaic-like pattern that combines into a coherent shape of an elephant. The background is simple and subdued, focusing attention on the detailed and vivacious imagery within the elephant's form. This style of artwork is reminiscent of traditional Indian art, emphasizing intricate designs and rich symbolism.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-05-31

This is an image of an intricately illustrated elephant. The artwork looks historical with a style that suggests it might be from a South Asian tradition, possibly Indian. The elephant is adorned with elaborate decorations, including a headpiece and saddle-like covering. There are also additional figures and faces that seem to be a part of the elephant's body, merging with the elephant's skin in a fantastical manner—these include other animals like lions and birds, contributing to a complex, mythological theme. The use of color is vibrant, with reds, greens, and blues predominantly featured. The illustration is outlined by double-lined borders, and the background appears to be aged, with a parchment-like texture, adding to the antique feel of the artwork.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a fascinating historical artwork depicting an elephant, but with a very unique artistic style. The elephant's body is filled with various smaller animals and creatures, creating a complex composite image. The artwork appears to be done in a traditional Asian style, possibly Indian or Persian, on what looks like aged paper with a beige/orange tint.

The elephant is shown in profile, with its trunk raised upward. Within its body, you can see various animals including birds, fish, deer, and other creatures intricately woven together to form the elephant's shape. The artwork uses delicate lines and subtle colors, including greens, reds, and oranges. There's decorative elements that appear to be some kind of harness or ornamental gear on the elephant.

This style of composite animal illustration, where one large animal is made up of many smaller ones, is a distinctive artistic technique that was popular in certain historical Asian art traditions. The piece is framed with a simple border and appears to be a page from a larger manuscript or collection.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-28

This is a fascinating historical artwork depicting an elephant, but with a very unique artistic style. The elephant's body is illustrated as a canvas containing numerous smaller animals within its silhouette - a technique known as composite art or zoomorphic illustration. Within the elephant's form, you can see various creatures including birds, fish, monkeys, tigers, and other animals, all intricately woven together to create the larger elephant shape. The artwork appears to be done on aged paper or parchment with a beige/orange background, and shows signs of age. The elephant is decorated with what appears to be some ceremonial gear or ornaments, and its trunk is raised upward. The style suggests this might be from South or Southeast Asian art tradition, possibly Indian or Persian in origin. The colors used include greens, reds, whites, and various earth tones, creating a harmonious and detailed composition.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-05-31

This image appears to be an ornate and intricate illustration or painting depicting an elephant. The elephant is covered in colorful patterns, symbols, and decorative elements, creating a sense of richness and complexity. The elephant is the central focus of the image, surrounded by various smaller animals and creatures in a detailed and whimsical composition. The overall style and imagery suggest this may be a work of traditional or historical art from a non-Western cultural tradition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-26

The image depicts a vibrant and intricate illustration of an elephant, composed of various animals. The elephant is rendered in a colorful and detailed manner, with its body comprising numerous smaller creatures. These animals are depicted in different poses and sizes, creating a sense of movement and energy within the composition.

The background of the image features a warm, beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the rich colors of the elephant and its constituent animals. A thin border surrounds the image, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design.

The style of the illustration suggests that it may be a piece of Indian art, possibly from the Mughal period. The level of detail and craftsmanship evident in the image is consistent with the high standards of artistic excellence that were characteristic of Mughal art during this time.

Overall, the image presents a captivating and imaginative representation of an elephant, showcasing the creativity and skill of the artist who created it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-30

The image depicts a vibrant and intricate illustration of an elephant, adorned with various animals and figures. The elephant is rendered in a dynamic pose, with its trunk raised and tusks visible. Its body is covered in a multitude of smaller creatures, including birds, snakes, and other animals, which are depicted in a range of colors and styles.

The background of the image is a warm, beige color, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be a piece of parchment or paper. A thin border surrounds the image, adding a sense of depth and framing the scene.

Overall, the image presents a fascinating and imaginative depiction of an elephant, teeming with life and energy. The use of color and texture adds to the visual interest, creating a captivating and engaging image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-10

The image depicts a whimsical and intricate illustration of an elephant, featuring various animals and objects incorporated into its design. The elephant itself is the central figure, with its trunk raised and its body adorned with a variety of creatures. On the back of the elephant, a monkey is seated, adding a playful element to the scene. The elephant's body is decorated with different animals, including a bird, a fish, and a small animal that resembles a cat or a fox. The illustration is detailed and colorful, with a mix of realistic and fantastical elements. The background is simple, allowing the focus to remain on the intricate design of the elephant and the animals.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-10

The image depicts a painting of an elephant. The elephant's body is made up of various animals, including a monkey, a horse, a deer, and a bird. The elephant's trunk is made up of a fish, and its tusks are made up of a snake. The painting has a brown border, and the background is beige. The painting appears to be old, with some parts of it faded.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-28

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a detailed and intricate miniature painting, likely of Indian origin, depicting an elephant. However, the elephant's form is composed of a myriad of other animals, creating a complex and layered visual narrative.

Here's a breakdown:

  • The Elephant: The main subject is an elephant, but its form is not solid. Its body is constructed from a collection of different animals.
  • Animal Composition: The elephant is made up of various animals within it: The elephant's trunk appears to be a fish, and the head shows many other birds. The body seems to contain a mix of other animals, including deer, birds, fish, and other mammals. The overall arrangement gives the impression of a composite being.
  • Monkey Rider: Sitting atop the elephant's head is a monkey.
  • Colors and Style: The artwork uses a rich palette of colors, with browns, oranges, greens, and reds. The style is characteristic of traditional Indian miniature paintings, with detailed lines, stylized representations, and a flat perspective.
  • Background: The background is a plain, muted tone, probably to put focus on the main image
  • Overall Impression: The painting has a surreal quality to it. The artist has blended the real and imaginary, creating a visually intriguing piece. The details are very interesting, indicating considerable skill and patience.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-28

Here's a description of the image:

This is an intricately detailed painting of an elephant composed of a multitude of animals. The elephant stands in profile, facing to the right. A monkey sits on its back near the center of the animal.

The elephant's body is filled with various creatures, including birds, deer, fish, tigers, and even what appears to be a small horse with a saddle and rider. Each animal is individually rendered, creating a dynamic and textured surface within the larger form of the elephant. The elephant's trunk is particularly striking, ending in the shape of a fish.

The background is a plain, light-tan color, allowing the details of the elephant to stand out. The entire image is framed by a simple, thin border of orange and brown. The style of the painting is reminiscent of traditional miniature painting, with a focus on fine detail and intricate composition.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

This image depicts an intricate and colorful illustration of an elephant. The elephant is adorned with various detailed patterns and motifs, showcasing a rich tapestry of designs. The artwork includes a variety of animals and figures integrated into the elephant's body, such as birds, fish, and possibly mythical creatures. The elephant's trunk is raised, and it appears to be in a dynamic pose, possibly in motion. The background is relatively simple, allowing the elaborate details of the elephant to stand out. The artwork is framed by a thin, orange border, giving it a finished look. This type of illustration is reminiscent of traditional art styles from certain cultures, possibly from regions like India or Southeast Asia, where such detailed and symbolic animal depictions are common.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-09

This image is a vibrant, detailed artwork depicting an elephant adorned with ornate decorations and surrounded by various animals. The elephant is the central figure, with its skin painted in a rich palette of colors including green, orange, and red, and it is decorated with intricate patterns and motifs. The elephant's trunk is raised, and it is adorned with a decorative bandage or wrapping, which is embellished with similar patterns.

Surrounding the elephant are numerous animals, including birds, deer, and other wildlife. These animals appear to be interacting with the elephant, either perched on its body or standing close to it. The birds are depicted mid-flight or in various poses, suggesting they are dancing or moving around the elephant. The deer and other animals add to the dynamic and lively atmosphere of the scene.

The background is a simple, muted beige color, which helps to highlight the vibrant colors and intricate details of the elephant and its surroundings. The overall style of the artwork suggests it may be from a traditional or folk art tradition, possibly with cultural or mythological significance. The combination of the decorated elephant and the surrounding animals might be symbolic or narrative in nature, reflecting themes of power, community, or the relationship between humans and nature.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-09

This is a detailed illustration of an elephant adorned with intricate designs and a variety of animals integrated into its body. The elephant is depicted in a dynamic pose with its trunk raised. The body of the elephant is covered with a multitude of animals, including birds, fish, reptiles, and mammals, all intricately painted and overlapping to create a complex and vibrant composition. The animals are rendered in a variety of colors and patterns, adding to the richness of the artwork. The background is a plain, aged paper color, which allows the detailed and colorful elements of the elephant and its animal companions to stand out. The overall style suggests a traditional or folk art influence, possibly from South Asia.