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Human Generated Data

Title

A Scholar, Trying to Strike Up a Friendship

Date

1858

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Frances L. Hofer, M20834

Human Generated Data

Title

A Scholar, Trying to Strike Up a Friendship

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Date

1858

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Frances L. Hofer, M20834

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-20

Human 99
Text 92
Art 76
Drawing 76
Animal 76
Mammal 75.2
Sketch 60.6
Duel 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-20

print 99.8
people 99.7
illustration 99.7
art 99
painting 98.1
man 97.2
adult 97.2
lithograph 96.6
engraving 96.3
group 95.3
one 95.1
vintage 92.5
retro 90.5
old 88.9
paper 88.3
portrait 87.3
etching 86.5
woodcut 85.6
text 84.1
leader 83.8

Imagga
created on 2019-03-20

book jacket 61.5
jacket 47.8
wrapping 36.3
comic book 28.8
covering 24.3
vintage 23.2
money 23
treasury 22.3
retro 21.3
paper 20.4
daily 20
currency 19.7
stamp 19.4
mail 19.1
business 18.8
postmark 17.7
depository 17.6
dollar 17.6
man 17.5
old 17.4
cash 17.4
drawing 17.1
financial 16.9
philately 16.8
postage 16.7
letter 16.5
newspaper 16
postal 15.7
product 15.5
bank 15.5
dollars 15.4
card 15.3
silhouette 14.9
wealth 14.4
banking 13.8
creation 13.8
envelope 13.6
grunge 13.6
finance 13.5
facility 13.5
savings 13
circa 12.8
sketch 12.5
bill 12.4
ancient 12.1
design 11.8
aged 11.8
print media 11.5
close 11.4
male 11.3
art 11
message 11
closeup 10.8
history 10.7
us 10.6
finances 10.6
one 10.4
people 10
philatelic 9.9
cartoon 9.8
address 9.8
sign 9.8
hundred 9.7
pattern 9.6
exchange 9.5
hobby 9.5
animal 9.4
clip art 9.3
post office 8.9
franklin 8.9
representation 8.7
pay 8.6
loan 8.6
dog 8.5
rich 8.4
person 8.3
investment 8.2
human 8.2
collection 8.1
symbol 8.1
1987 7.9
printed 7.9
bills 7.8
states 7.7
profit 7.7
post 7.6
professional 7.6
poster 7.6
commerce 7.5
economy 7.4
success 7.2
black 7.2

Google
created on 2019-03-20

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-20

text 100
book 99.8
engraving 99.8
horse 52.2
museum 37.9
animal 31.2
monochrome 27.7
propaganda 23.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 51.4%
Sad 53.6%
Confused 45.2%
Disgusted 45.2%
Surprised 45.2%
Calm 45.1%
Happy 45.4%
Angry 45.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Man
Human face
Animal
Tree
Footwear
Human hair

AWS Rekognition

Person 99%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-03-20

paintings art 97.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-20

a man holding a book 57.4%
a man standing next to a book 55.1%
a close up of a man holding a book 41.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a man and his dog.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a dog

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-03

This is a black-and-white illustration featuring three main characters. On the left, there is a man, attired in a dark suit, bending down as he holds a young child by the arm. The child is in the middle of the image, wearing lighter-colored clothing and appearing slightly worried or timid. On the right side of the image, there is a kangaroo standing on its hind legs, extending its front paws towards the child in a seemingly friendly or curious gesture. The scene takes place in an outdoor setting, likely a garden or park indicated by the background of trees and plants. The text at the bottom reads, "Savant, essayant de lier d’amitié son fils avec le grand Kangourou de l’Amérique centrale," translating to "Scientist trying to make friends with his son and the great Kangaroo of Central America." The image appears to be a humorous or satirical depiction.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-03

This is an image of an etching or engraving, seemingly of a historical nature, given its paper texture and typography. It depicts a child in front of a large kangaroo, with the child extending a hand towards the animal as if to either feed or pet it. The kangaroo is sitting on its hind legs and appears to be reaching out toward the child as well. Both figures are standing on a tiled floor, possibly in an enclosed space hinted at by the wall and fence in the background. Some birds are scattered on the ground, and there are plants as well as what seems to be a pond with figures that resemble classical statues or people in the background. The piece is framed with a border, and there is text in French beneath the image that may offer context or commentary related to the scene represented.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-03

The image depicts a man standing next to a young child and a large rabbit-like creature, which appears to be the "grand Kangourou de l'Amérique centrale" mentioned in the caption. The man is holding the child's hand and seems to be introducing the child to the large animal. In the background, there are various fantastical scenes and figures, adding to the whimsical and imaginative nature of the illustration.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-03

This is a historical illustration titled "La Société d'Acclimatation" (The Acclimatization Society). The image shows a scene where an adult in formal attire is introducing a small child to what is labeled as a "grand Kangourou de l'Amérique centrale" (great kangaroo of Central America). However, the animal depicted appears more like a large hare or rabbit rather than a kangaroo, which creates a humorous element as kangaroos are not native to Central America. The scene is drawn in a sketch-like style, typical of 19th century illustrations or political cartoons. The background shows some trees and foliage, suggesting this might be taking place in a zoo or garden setting. The caption at the bottom of the image is in French, and the overall style and presentation suggests this is from a French publication or periodical of that era.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-03

The black and white illustration depicts a man bending over and tying the shoelace of a young boy. A kangaroo stands next to them, looking at the man and boy inquisitively. The background shows some trees and figures in the distance, suggesting an outdoor setting, likely at a zoo or wildlife park. The French caption at the bottom translates to "Savant, trying to tie his shoe lace with the great Kangaroo of Central America".

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

This is a historical illustration titled "La Société d'Acclimatation" (The Acclimatization Society). The image shows a humorous scene where a tall figure in a dark coat is attempting to introduce a small child to what is labeled as a "grand Kangourou de l'Amérique centrale" (great kangaroo of Central America) - though this is clearly a large rabbit or hare, not a kangaroo, adding to the comedic nature of the piece. The scene takes place in what appears to be a garden or park setting with trees and foliage in the background. The illustration appears to be a satirical commentary, possibly poking fun at scientific or zoological misidentification. The artwork is rendered in a sketch-like style with hatching and shading techniques typical of 19th-century prints or lithographs.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image depicts a cartoon from the late 19th or early 20th century, titled "La Société d'Acclimatation" (The Acclimatization Society). It shows a man in a suit, likely Abraham Lincoln, bending down to speak to a young boy. The man is dressed in formal attire, with a top hat and a long coat, and has a beard and mustache. The boy is wearing a shirt and pants, and has his hands outstretched as if he is excited or surprised.

To the right of the man and boy is a large kangaroo, which appears to be sitting on its hind legs. The kangaroo is looking at the boy with its mouth open, as if it is about to speak or eat something. In the background, there are trees and a fence, suggesting that the scene is taking place outdoors.

The cartoon is drawn in a humorous style, with exaggerated features and expressions. The text at the bottom of the image reads "Savant, essayant de lier d'amitié, son fils avec le grand Kangourou de l'Amérique centrale" (Scholar, attempting to bond with his son with the great Kangaroo of Central America). This suggests that the cartoon is making a joke about the idea of trying to bond with a wild animal, and the absurdity of using a kangaroo as an example.

Overall, the image is a lighthearted and playful cartoon that uses humor to comment on the idea of trying to connect with nature. It is likely that the cartoon was created to entertain or educate people about the natural world, and to highlight the importance of conservation and wildlife preservation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image is a vintage illustration of a man, a child, and a kangaroo. The man is dressed in dark attire, while the child wears lighter clothing. The kangaroo appears to be interacting with the child. The background features a garden or park setting, complete with trees and other foliage. The overall atmosphere suggests a scene from a story or cartoon, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-03

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a man and a child standing in front of a kangaroo. The man is wearing a long coat and pants, while the child is wearing a white shirt and pants. The kangaroo is standing on its hind legs and appears to be looking at the man and child. The drawing is titled "La Société d'Acclimatation" and has a watermark in the bottom right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-03

The image is a vintage illustration depicting a scene with a man, a child, and a kangaroo. The illustration is in black and white and appears to be a sketch or a print from an old publication. The man is dressed in formal attire, including a long coat and trousers, and is holding the hand of a young child. The child is also dressed in a long coat and is looking at the kangaroo with curiosity. The kangaroo is standing on the ground and appears to be looking at the man and the child. The background of the illustration shows a landscape with trees and a fence. The title of the illustration is "La Société d'Acclimatation," which translates to "The Society of Acclimatization." The illustration is accompanied by a caption that reads, "Savant, essayant de lier d'amitié son fils avec le grand Kangourou de l'Amérique centrale," which translates to "Scientist, trying to befriend his son with the great Kangaroo of Central America." The illustration is signed by the artist, "Martin," and dated 1836.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white cartoon image featuring a man, a child, and a kangaroo-like creature. The image is bordered by a thin rectangle, and at the top of the border is the text "LA SOCIÉTÉ D'ACCLIMATATION.". To the bottom left of the image is text reading "maison Martinet 111, Rivoli et 41 r. Vivienns" and to the bottom right it reads "Lith. Destouches, 28 r. Paradis P Paris". The text along the bottom reads "Savant, essayant de lier d'amitié, son fils avec le grand Kangourou de l'Amérique centrale".

In the foreground, a man in a dark suit is bending down to support a small child. The child is looking at a kangaroo-like creature sitting on its hind legs, with its forepaws raised as if in a defensive or aggressive posture. The creature has long ears, a long tail, and appears skinny.

In the background, there's a fence or a structure that resembles a fence, and beyond that, there are trees. The image is drawn in a detailed, somewhat exaggerated style typical of cartoons or caricatures.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a satirical cartoon, likely from the 19th century, depicting a scene with a man, a child, and a bizarre-looking creature. The style is a simple, somewhat crude drawing, characteristic of caricatures. It appears to be a commentary on the exoticization of animals or perhaps the idea of introducing something foreign into a society.

Key Elements:

  • The Man: A well-dressed man in a suit is guiding his child toward a large, unusual animal. The man has a concerned or maybe slightly amused expression on his face.
  • The Child: A small child is being urged forward, appearing apprehensive about approaching the creature.
  • The Creature: The central figure is a strange-looking animal. It resembles a kangaroo but has exaggerated, almost rabbit-like features. It has long ears, a gaunt appearance, and seems slightly menacing.
  • Setting: The background suggests a park or outdoor setting. The overall setting looks quite sparse with only a handful of trees.
  • Text: There is French text at the top. The text at the bottom says: "Savant, essayant de lier d'amitié, son fils avec le grand Kangourou de l'Amérique centrale." Translated, this would be: "Scientist, trying to befriend his son with the big Kangaroo of Central America."

Interpretation:

The cartoon likely critiques the Society of Acclimatization, a real group of the time that attempted to introduce exotic animals and plants into France. The humor comes from the juxtaposition of the man, his son, and the unsettling kangaroo, suggesting the potential awkwardness, absurdity, or even danger of introducing such a creature into a new environment, or the introduction of a strange creature.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a satirical lithograph titled "La Société d'Acclimatation" by Honoré Daumier, a renowned French artist known for his political caricatures and social commentary. The scene depicts a man, dressed in formal attire, attempting to introduce a young boy to a large kangaroo. The man is bent over, seemingly trying to encourage the boy to interact with the kangaroo, which is sitting on the ground and appears to be somewhat indifferent or cautious.

The background features a variety of other animals, including what appear to be birds and possibly other exotic creatures, suggesting that the setting is a zoo or a similar establishment where animals are kept for public viewing. The caption at the bottom reads: "Savant, essayant de lier d'amitié son fils avec le grand Kangourou de l'Amérique centrale," which translates to "Scholar, trying to befriend his son with the great Kangaroo of Central America."

The lithograph is signed by Daumier and includes the names of the printer and publisher at the bottom: "Imp. Martinet, R. du Croissant 16, et Nolvens" and "Chez Boussod, Valadon & Cie, Paris." The number "210" is also visible, likely indicating the print number or catalog reference. The overall tone of the image is humorous and critical, typical of Daumier's style, which often targeted societal norms and institutions.

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Text analysis

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