Human Generated Data

Title

I don't understand how these exercises improve the horses...in the end the rider must come out alright, that is the important point!...

Date

1856

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Frances F. Hofer, M20767

Human Generated Data

Title

I don't understand how these exercises improve the horses...in the end the rider must come out alright, that is the important point!...

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Date

1856

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Frances F. Hofer, M20767

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Human 92.3
Art 91.1
Person 91
Text 90.5
Clothing 83.2
Apparel 83.2
Hat 83.2
Drawing 74.5
Painting 67.2
Sketch 59.2
Page 58.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

print 100
people 99.9
engraving 99.8
illustration 99.8
lithograph 99.8
woodcut 98.7
art 98.6
etching 98
man 97.8
adult 97.4
one 96.6
veil 94.9
painting 92.6
group 91.8
leader 91.4
lid 91.3
weapon 90.9
wear 90.4
military 88.7
vintage 87.8

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 83.7
statue 31.1
sculpture 22
book jacket 16.4
art 16.1
old 15.3
man 14.1
jacket 13.7
religion 13.4
detail 12.9
travel 12.7
stone 12.6
history 12.5
architecture 12.5
sky 12.1
black 12
holy 11.5
symbol 11.4
ancient 11.2
city 10.8
saint 10.6
monument 10.3
landmark 9.9
catholic 9.7
wrapping 9.7
historical 9.4
religious 9.4
famous 9.3
church 9.2
design 9
landscape 8.9
night 8.9
angel 8.8
god 8.6
male 8.5
tourism 8.2
pattern 8.2
sunset 8.1
newspaper 8
artistic 7.8
antique 7.8
men 7.7
summer 7.7
grunge 7.7
outdoor 7.6
power 7.6
figure 7.5
silhouette 7.4
water 7.3
building 7.1
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Illustration 76.4
Art 74
Painting 67.4
Drawing 59.3
Printmaking 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

text 100
sketch 99.6
drawing 99.4
book 99.1
cartoon 83
illustration 76.7
engraving 76.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Hat
Painting
Person 91%
Hat 83.2%
Painting 67.2%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 96.1%
nature landscape 1.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a book 27.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a man and woman sitting on a hill overlooking a city -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is an illustration that depicts a couple observing a scene with a sense of bewilderment. The man, dressed in a top hat and formal attire, and the woman, dressed in a bonnet and long dress, stand together with curious expressions. In the background, there is a chaotic scene involving several figures and horses. Some individuals appear to be struggling with fallen horses, while one person is seen lying on the ground.

The caption in French at the bottom of the illustration reads: "Je ne pourrai jamais comprendre comment ces exercices-là peuvent améliorer le cheval... enfin pourvu que le cavalier s'en trouve bien, c'est le point important!..." This translates to: "I will never be able to understand how these exercises can improve the horse... as long as the rider feels good, that's the important point!..."

The overall scene suggests a satirical commentary on equestrian training or activities, highlighting the perceived absurdity or ineffectiveness of the exercises being conducted.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-03

This is an illustration that appears to be from a vintage print publication. In the foreground, we see two figures from behind. They seem to be standing at a fence, looking out onto a scene. The figure on the left is wearing a long flared skirt and a jacket with a bonnet, suggesting feminine attire from an older time period. The figure on the right is wearing a dark coat, trousers, and a top hat, which indicates male attire from a similar period.

In the background, there is a wide, open landscape with a few small figures that look like they might be soldiers performing some kind of drill or exercise with horses lying on the ground. This part of the image looks more like a rough sketch compared to the detailed rendering of the figures in the foreground.

At the bottom of the illustration, there is some French text which translates to, "I will never understand how these exercises can improve the horse... as long as the rider is fine with it, that's the important point..."

This caption, combined with the scene, suggests a humorous or satirical take on the efficacy of military exercises for horses, implying that the comfort and opinion of the rider are being humorously prioritized over the actual benefit to the horse.

The illustration also contains some signatures and numbers that are commonly found in printed plates, indicating the creator, the printer, or the publication details.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical sketch titled "CROQUIS ÉQUESTRES" (Equestrian Sketches). The image shows an elegant couple watching horseback riders in the distance. In the foreground, there are two observers - a woman in a full dress with a voluminous skirt and a man in formal attire wearing a top hat and holding a cane. They are watching a scene in the background where several riders appear to be training or exercising horses.

The sketch includes French text at the bottom that reads: "Je ne pourrai jamais comprendre comment ces exercices là peuvent améliorer le cheval ..... enfin pourvu que le cavalier s'en trouve bien, c'est le point important !..." Which translates to: "I will never understand how these exercises can improve the horse... well, as long as the rider is comfortable, that's the important thing!..."

The artwork appears to be a satirical commentary on horse training methods, with the observers showing skepticism about the exercises being performed in the distance. The style is characteristic of 19th-century lithographic prints, with fine line work and shading.

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

This image is an old sketched illustration or etching depicting a well-dressed gentleman or equestrian looking out over a landscape. He is wearing a top hat and tailcoat, sitting atop a rock formation while his horse stands behind him. In the foreground below, a pack of hunting dogs are resting near what appears to be a body of water or stream. The illustration has French text below it that seems to be discussing equestrian exercises and improving the horse. The overall style suggests this is likely from the 19th century.

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

The image depicts a man in formal attire, likely from the 19th century, observing a group of horseback riders in the distance. The man is standing on a rocky outcrop, appearing to be watching or observing the equestrian activities below. The scene in the background shows several people riding horses and engaging in what seems to be a riding exercise or demonstration. The overall composition and style of the image suggest it is an illustration or engraving from a historical or artistic publication.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image is a political cartoon from 1849, titled "Croquis Equestres," created by French artist Honoré Daumier. It depicts a man and woman standing on a cliff overlooking a beach, where a group of people are struggling to control a horse that has thrown them off. The scene is set against a backdrop of a stormy sea, with waves crashing against the shore.

The cartoon is a commentary on the state of the French government at the time, with the horse representing the power of the state and the people struggling to control it symbolizing the chaos and disorder that resulted from the government's policies. The cartoon is a powerful critique of the French monarchy and the political elite, and it is considered one of Daumier's most important works.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

This image is a vintage cartoon featuring a man and woman standing on the shore, gazing out at the sea. The man, dressed in a top hat and dark coat, stands with his back to the viewer, while the woman, wearing a long dress and headscarf, stands beside him. In the background, a group of people are seen riding horses along the beach.

The cartoon is rendered in black and white, with a sepia tone that gives it an aged appearance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and simplicity, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a vintage black-and-white drawing with a French title "CROQUIS EQUESTRES" at the top. It depicts a scene with a man and a woman standing together, looking towards a horse race. The man is wearing a top hat and holding a walking stick, while the woman has her head covered with a bonnet. In the background, there are several people on horseback, some of whom are falling off their horses. The drawing has a vintage feel to it, with a slightly worn and aged appearance. The image also includes a caption in French at the bottom, which translates to "I would never understand how these exercises could improve the horse... since the rider has fallen off, that's the important thing!" The drawing appears to be a commentary on the futility of horse racing and the dangers it poses to both the riders and the horses.

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a man and a woman standing on a hill. The man is wearing a hat and holding a cane, and he is looking down at the scene below. The woman is standing behind him, and she is looking in the same direction. In the distance, there are several people riding horses, and some of them are falling off. The drawing has a French caption that reads "Croqueurs Equestres" and "Je ne pourrais jamais comprendre comment ces exercices la peuvent ameliorer le cheval... enfin pourvu que le cavalier s'en trouve bien, c'est le point important!"

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white lithograph, likely a political or social commentary piece, titled "CROQUIS ÉQUESTRES" (Equestrian Sketches). The top right corner indicates it is "1", suggesting it's part of a series.

In the foreground on the left, a well-dressed couple, turned away from the viewer and looking toward the right side of the image, is depicted. The woman wears a long dress and a bonnet, while the man wears a suit and a tall top hat, with a cane in his right hand. Their silhouettes are detailed.

The middle ground shows an open space, possibly a training area. There are several figures on horseback engaged in equestrian exercises, including jumping over fences and other obstacles. Some of the riders are falling off their horses.

Below the image is a caption in French that reads: "Je ne pourrai jamais comprendre comment ces exercices là peuvent améliorer le cheval...enfin pourvu que le cavalier s'en trouve bien, c'est le point important !..." This translates roughly to "I will never understand how these exercises can improve the horse...finally, provided that the rider is comfortable, that's the important point !..." This line adds a satirical or ironic layer to the scene.

There are also some printing details along the bottom, noting the publisher "maison Martinet 146. Rivoli et 41.Vivienne," and the lithographer "Lith, Destouches, 28 r. Paradis Pre Paris." Additionally, there is a number "2.N. 2799" on the bottom right.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

This is a satirical cartoon titled "CROQUIS ÉQUESTRES" (Equestrian Sketches) that depicts a couple observing horse riding exercises. The image is a lithograph and is in black and white.

Here's a breakdown:

Foreground:

  • A Couple: A well-dressed, corpulent man in a suit and top hat, leans on a cane, stands beside a woman. The woman is wearing a long dress and a bonnet, the style suggesting a time period in the past. They are positioned looking towards the horse riding exercises happening in the background.

Background:

  • Horse Riding Exercises: Several horses are depicted performing jumps over a low fence or obstacles. Some riders are shown riding in various ways. One horse and rider appear to have fallen.
  • Landscape: The scene appears to be taking place outdoors.

Text:

  • Title: "CROQUIS ÉQUESTRES" is displayed at the top.
  • Dialogue: There's text at the bottom, presumably the man's words, stating, "Je ne pourrai jamais comprendre comment ces exercices là peuvent améliorer le cheval... enfin pourvu que le cavalier s'en trouve bien, c'est le point important !..." (I will never understand how these exercises can improve the horse... as long as the rider is alright, that's the important point!). This implies a humorous take on the importance of the rider's comfort over the horse's training or welfare.

Overall Impression:

The cartoon is likely commenting on the perceived priorities of riders or the emphasis placed on the comfort of the rider over the actual training of the horse, during that era. The style suggests a satirical comment on the upper class and their leisure activities.

Text analysis

Amazon

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