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Human Generated Data

Title

The Specter of the Famous Snake of the rue Lacépède: "Don't you think it looks like a duck?"

Date

1858

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Frances L. Hofer, M20811

Human Generated Data

Title

The Specter of the Famous Snake of the rue Lacépède: "Don't you think it looks like a duck?"

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Date

1858

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Frances L. Hofer, M20811

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Art 96
Advertisement 95.7
Poster 95.7
Person 95
Human 95
Painting 92.6
Text 81.9
Drawing 71.9
Bird 68.8
Animal 68.8
Person 66.7
Person 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

illustration 99.9
people 99.9
print 99.8
art 99.6
engraving 99
man 98.6
adult 98
painting 97
paper 96.4
old 96
group 95.5
antique 95.2
portrait 95.1
vintage 95.1
etching 92.5
text 91.9
leader 91.4
veil 91.1
book bindings 90.7
retro 90.1

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

sketch 56.1
newspaper 51.4
drawing 44.1
product 40
money 38.3
currency 36.8
representation 36.4
cash 34.8
paper 33.8
book jacket 33.2
creation 32.2
dollar 30.7
finance 28.8
bank 28.7
banking 28.5
wealth 27
jacket 25.8
vintage 25.7
dollars 25.1
business 24.3
bill 22.9
financial 22.3
us 20.3
loan 20.2
wrapping 19.6
savings 19.6
old 19.5
stamp 19.4
exchange 19.1
one 18.7
pay 18.2
rich 17.7
hundred 17.5
letter 17.4
envelope 17.4
mail 17.2
retro 17.2
postmark 16.8
close 16.6
art 16.3
franklin 15.8
postage 15.7
bills 15.6
postal 14.7
finances 14.5
covering 14.2
economy 13.9
antique 13.9
ancient 13.8
investment 13.8
banknotes 13.7
states 13.6
history 13.4
grunge 12.8
united 12.4
capital 12.4
closeup 11.5
post 11.5
global 10.9
printed 10.8
funds 10.8
debt 10.6
profit 10.5
comic book 10.5
philately 9.9
market 9.8
banknote 9.7
symbol 9.4
pattern 8.9
circa 8.9
stamps 8.9
object 8.8
treasury 8.8
payment 8.7
price 8.7
notes 8.6
culture 8.6
daily 8.5
commerce 8.4
texture 8.3
sign 8.3
note 8.3
aged 8.2
shows 7.9
twenty 7.9
president 7.9
wages 7.9
legal 7.8
income 7.8
economic 7.8
sales 7.7
number 7.5
success 7.3
black 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Illustration 85.9
Text 85.2
Art 79.6
Fictional character 58.6
Drawing 55.8
Painting 51.9
Paper 51

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

text 100
drawing 99.2
sketch 98.3
book 96.4
cartoon 92.9
illustration 90.3
art 82
engraving 53.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 29-45
Gender Male, 80.6%
Surprised 0.9%
Calm 35.6%
Sad 56%
Happy 0.1%
Fear 1.6%
Angry 5.1%
Confused 0.3%
Disgusted 0.6%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Person
Bird
Poster 95.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a book 56.3%
close up of a book 50.2%
a hand holding a book 50.1%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white illustration from a historical publication, titled "APPARITION DU FAMEUX SERPENT DE LA RUE LACÉPÈDE," which translates to "Appearance of the Famous Serpent of Lacépède Street." At the top of the page, there is also the word "ACTUALITÉS" indicating that this section deals with current events. In the illustration, there is a scene of several onlookers in 19th-century attire, including men wearing top hats and women in bonnets and shawls, gathered and looking up at a wall or cliff. A prominently featured man in the foreground points upwards, where a perplexing object resembling a giant duck or bird-like creature is seen atop the wall. The caption below the cartoon reads, "Ne trouvez-vous pas qu'il ressemble à un canard..." which translates to "Don't you think it looks like a duck..." The overall style suggests it is a satirical cartoon, humorously depicting the confusion and curiosity of the crowd as they scrutinize the mysterious creature. The illustration likely conveys a comedic take on how people could mistake an unusual sight for something ordinary, like a duck, in their excitement or curiosity.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-03

This is an image of a print, seemingly a political cartoon or a satirical illustration. At the top of the image, there's a title that reads "ACTUALITÉS". The scene depicted shows a group of people gazing upward as one individual points out towards a creature in the distance. The creature appears to be a blend of a bird and a serpent and is displayed in an overhanging position with its body stretching along the edge of a cliff or a wall. In the foreground, two well-dressed men with top hats are having a conversation, with one man gesturing towards the creature while appearing to be in a discussion with the other. Everyone in the image is dressed in attire typical of the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. There is French text below the illustration which reads: "APPARITION DU FAMEUX SERPENT DE LA RUE LACÉPÈDE. - Ne trouvez-vous pas qu'il ressemble à un canard..." This can be translated to: "Apparition of the famous serpent of Rue Lacépède. - Don't you think it resembles a duck..." This text suggests that the image might be a metaphor for a contemporary issue or event, playing on the idea of a "serpent" that actually resembles a "duck," which could be satirical commentary. The individuals in the scene appear intrigued if not slightly amused by the spectacle, indicating that the scene is likely a humorous or paradoxical situation meant to provoke thought or laughter. The style of the print suggests it could be from the 19th or early 20th century, which is in line with the fashion of the individuals depicted.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical French lithograph titled "Apparition du fameux serpent de la rue Lacépède" (Apparition of the famous serpent of Lacépède street). The image shows a crowd of people looking up at what appears to be a duck-shaped figure in the sky. The scene is depicted in a sketchy, dramatic style typical of 19th-century illustrations. In the foreground, there are figures wearing top hats and period clothing, while others in the crowd are pointing upward at the mysterious shape. The background shows a building facade with windows. The caption at the bottom suggests someone asking if the "serpent" doesn't actually resemble a duck ("Ne trouvez-vous pas qu'il ressemble à un canard..."). This appears to be a satirical commentary or political cartoon, possibly poking fun at sensationalized news stories or urban legends of the time. The contrast between the supposed "serpent" and its duck-like appearance creates the humor in the piece. The artwork is rendered in black and white using lithographic techniques, with strong shading and expressive linework characteristic of the period's illustration style.

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

The image depicts a scene titled "Apparition du fameux serpent de la rue Lacépède", which appears to show people gathered in a tight alleyway or street, pointing at something in the distance that resembles a large snake or serpent-like creature. The figures in the foreground have their backs turned and are gesturing animatedly towards the serpent apparition. The sketch-like drawing style suggests this may be an illustration from a newspaper or magazine depicting an unusual event or urban legend from 19th century Paris, given the French title and caption.

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

The image depicts a crowd of people gathered on a street, looking up at something in the sky. In the foreground, there are several men wearing hats and coats, while in the background, there appear to be other people, some of whom are looking up with their hands raised. The text at the bottom of the image suggests that the people are reacting to the "famous serpent" or some other unusual sight on the street.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image is a cartoon by French artist Honoré Daumier, titled "Apparition du fameux serpent de la rue Lacépède" (Appearance of the Famous Snake of Rue Lacépède). The cartoon depicts a scene where a group of people are gathered around a wall, looking up at a snake that has appeared on top of it. The snake is depicted in a realistic manner, with its body coiled and its head raised, as if it is about to strike. The people in the scene are shown in various states of shock and fear, with some of them covering their faces or running away. The background of the cartoon is a city street, with buildings and trees visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the cartoon is one of drama and tension, as the people in the scene are reacting to the sudden appearance of the snake.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image is a vintage illustration of a group of people gathered around a man in a top hat, with a large stone wall and buildings in the background. The scene appears to be set in a city or town, possibly in Europe, during the late 19th or early 20th century. In the foreground, the man in the top hat is prominently featured, surrounded by a group of people who are all looking at him with interest. The man is dressed in formal attire, including a long coat and a top hat, which suggests that he may be a member of the upper class or a dignitary of some sort. Behind the group of people, there is a large stone wall that runs along the edge of the street. The wall is made of rough-hewn stones and has a rugged texture, giving it a sense of age and history. Above the wall, there are several buildings that can be seen, including what appears to be a church or cathedral with a tall steeple. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of curiosity and interest, as the people in the scene seem to be engaged in a lively discussion or debate. The presence of the man in the top hat adds an air of formality and sophistication to the scene, while the rough-hewn stone wall and the old buildings in the background give the image a sense of history and tradition. The image appears to be a woodcut or engraving, possibly from a book or magazine. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of the work of artists such as Gustave Doré or Honoré Daumier, who were known for their detailed and expressive depictions of everyday life in 19th-century Europe.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a scene from the past. It depicts a group of people gathered around a wall, with a duck perched on top of it. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and some of them are wearing hats. There is a building in the background, and the overall atmosphere is one of curiosity and excitement. The image is titled "Actualités" and appears to be a newspaper clipping.

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

The image is a vintage illustration from a newspaper or magazine. It features a monochromatic drawing of a scene in a city street. The drawing is surrounded by a white border and has a title at the top that reads "Actualités." The illustration depicts a group of people gathered in front of a large stone wall. Some of them are pointing upwards, possibly at something happening above the wall. On top of the wall, there is a duck perched, and there is a caption that reads "Apparition du fameux serpent de la rue Lacepede." The image also includes a date, "30 29," and the name "Lith Destouches," likely the artist or illustrator.

Text analysis

Amazon

SERPENT
FAMEUX
LACEPEDE.
APPARITION
DE
APPARITION DU FAMEUX SERPENT DE LA RUE LACEPEDE.
DU
ACTUALITES
pas
ressemble
canard
RUE
LA
qu'il
505
un
urouvez-yous pas qu'il a un canard
a
urouvez-yous
-Ne
Lilth Destouches 2t
Lilth Destouches 2t Paradis
Paradis

Google

ACTUALITES 505 Martnel 72y owh e Vvienne Lith Destouches 2 Yaradis tans APPARITION DU FAMEUX SERPENT DE LA RUE LACÉPEDE. Ne trouvez-vous pas qu'il ressemble a un canard
ACTUALITES
505
Martnel
72y
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e
Vvienne
Lith
Destouches
2
Yaradis
tans
APPARITION
DU
FAMEUX
SERPENT
DE
LA
RUE
LACÉPEDE.
Ne
trouvez-vous
pas
qu'il
ressemble
a
un
canard