Human Generated Data

Title

Medium-sized hair-bristled brush, from a set of Japanese brushes

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, Class of 1907, 1937.176.G

Human Generated Data

Title

Medium-sized hair-bristled brush, from a set of Japanese brushes

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, Class of 1907, 1937.176.G

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Clothing 67.6
Apparel 67.6
Wood 58.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

no person 99.6
wood 98.8
rope 97.6
one 94.5
retro 94.4
empty 92.8
paper 90.7
hanging 90.4
old 89.6
writing 89.2
art 85.7
leather 83.4
nature 83
wear 82.9
dirty 82.9
dark 82.8
bandaged 82.7
love 81.5
recycling 81.2
antique 81

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

device 38.7
old 22.3
wooden 20.2
paper 18
metal 16.9
close 16
musical instrument 15.6
texture 15.3
vintage 14.9
box 14.3
wood 14.2
electronic instrument 13.9
tool 13.1
key 12.8
equipment 12.6
brown 12.5
frame 12.5
retro 12.3
hook 12.2
object 11.7
antique 11.5
work 11.5
grunge 11.1
security 11
open 10.8
home 10.4
business 10.3
empty 10.3
blank 10.3
wall 10.3
instrument 10
aged 9.9
timepiece 9.9
new 9.7
textured 9.6
black 9.6
jeans 9.5
label 9.4
nobody 9.3
sundial 9.3
house 9.2
note 9.2
container 8.9
office 8.8
pocket 8.8
measuring instrument 8.8
closeup 8.7
handle 8.6
tools 8.5
mechanical device 8.5
electric 8.4
hand 8
detail 8
steel 7.9
art 7.9
text 7.8
ancient 7.8
construction 7.7
card 7.6
finance 7.6
symbol 7.4
message 7.3
fastener 7.1

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Brown 98
Handwriting 88.1
Wood 87.3
Font 80.5
Tints and shades 76.2
Art 75.5
Rectangle 69.4
Paper 68.2
Plywood 66.9
Paper product 66.8
Visual arts 66.4
Carmine 63.5
Hardwood 63.3
Illustration 62.9
Pattern 57.8
Room 56.5
Cardboard 55
Wood stain 54.1
Drawing 52.4
Shadow 51.4

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

handwriting 99.6
drawing 93.9
indoor 85.6
text 78.3
child art 74
shoes 37.5

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

events parties 96.7%
food drinks 2%
text visuals 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a close up of some shoes 35.8%
a pair of shoes 26.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a brush with a brush and a brush in it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image shows an old, wide paintbrush designed with natural bristles attached to a flat wooden handle. The bristles are dark brown, dense, and evenly cut. The wooden handle has a worn look, suggesting significant use or age. Multiple small holes and grooves run horizontally across the top part of the handle, possibly indicating how the bristles are secured or fastened. There is a label on the center part of the brush's handle reading "Fogg Art Museum" with the reference number "1937.176 2." A small hole is present at the base of the handle with a white string looped through it, serving as a way to hang or store the brush. Overall, the brush has an aged, utilitarian appearance, likely part of the Fogg Art Museum's collection.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a large paintbrush with a wooden handle and dark bristles. The handle is flat and wide, and there are several notches or grooves along the top part of the handle near where the bristles start. The bristles themselves are dark brown or black and are quite thick and dense. Attached to the handle is a label with the text "Fogg Art Museum" and a series of numbers that appear to be an inventory or accession number, "1937.176," followed by a handwritten "3." There is a piece of string threaded through a hole in the handle, suggesting the brush may be hung for storage or display. The overall appearance of the brush is utilitarian and somewhat aged, indicating it might be a historical artifact or an item of significance possibly used in the context of art or conservation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a brush with a wooden handle, featuring a label that reads "Fogg Art Museum" and the numbers "1937.176." The brush has a rectangular head with a flat top and a long, thin handle attached to it. The bristles are dark brown and appear to be made of horsehair or another natural fiber. The handle is made of light-colored wood and has a small hole at the bottom for hanging or storage.

The label on the handle is white with black text and is tied to the handle with twine. The label provides information about the brush's origin and date, suggesting that it may be an artifact from the Fogg Art Museum's collection. Overall, the image presents a detailed view of a traditional artist's brush, highlighting its craftsmanship and historical significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image presents a close-up view of an old, worn paintbrush with a white label attached to its handle.

The paintbrush features a light-brown wooden handle, exhibiting signs of aging and wear, including visible cracks and a rough texture. The bristles are dark brown and appear to be made of animal hair, with some strands extending beyond the wooden rim at the top. A small hole is visible at the bottom of the handle, likely used for hanging or attaching the brush to a string or cord.

A white label is affixed to the handle, bearing the inscription "FOGG ART MUSEUM" in black text at the top. Below this, the numbers "1937.176" are written in black ink, followed by the number "9" in smaller text. The label appears to be hand-written and is secured to the handle by two pieces of twine.

The background of the image is black, suggesting that the photograph was taken against a dark surface or backdrop. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the paintbrush, highlighting its age and wear, as well as the label that identifies it as part of the Fogg Art Museum's collection.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows a wooden paintbrush with bristles, resting on a black background. The bristles are brown and appear to be made of animal hair. The brush has a rectangular shape with a handle that has several holes for the bristles to pass through. The handle is made of wood and has a label attached to it with the text "FOGG ART MUSEUM 1937.176 9" written on it. There is also a white string tied to the handle.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows a vintage painting brush with a wooden handle and a brush head made of bristles. The brush is placed on a black background. The brush head is made of bristles, which are tightly packed and have a slightly curved shape. The wooden handle is rectangular and has a flat surface. The handle is also slightly curved, which provides a comfortable grip for the user. The brush is tied with a white rope, which is tied around the handle and the brush head. The rope is tied in a way that it does not interfere with the brush's functionality. The brush is labeled with a white label that reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM 1937.176." The label is placed on the handle of the brush, and it provides information about the brush's origin and history.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image features a traditional, possibly antique, art brush against a black background. The brush is composed of dark bristles at the top, which appear dense and possibly made of natural hair. These are attached to a wooden handle that is constructed from multiple layers of wood, held together by thin, dark strings or wires. The handle widens at the top to support the bristles and tapers down to a simple, rectangular grip.

A small, rectangular label is adhered to the wider part of the handle, displaying the text "Fogg Art Museum" and the number "1937.176 g" indicating that it is a catalog item from the museum's collection.

Near the bottom of the handle, there is a hole with a piece of white string or twine looped through it, presumably for hanging or storage. The lighting in the image emphasizes the texture of the wood and bristles, highlighting the age and craftsmanship of the object. The black background ensures that the brush is the central and sole focus of the composition.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a close-up, top-down view of a large, rectangular artist's brush. The brush has a thick, rectangular wooden handle and a wide, dark, bristled brush head. The handle is light brown in color with a slightly aged appearance. The bristles of the brush are dark brown and appear thick and dense. The handle is held together with horizontal wooden pieces. At the center of the handle is a small white label, and it appears to be from the Fogg Art Museum with the number 1937.176 and a "g" written below. At the bottom of the handle is a small hole with a knotted string attached. The background is a plain, dark, possibly black, fabric.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a handcrafted brush with a wooden handle. The brush has a thick, dark bristle head, which appears to be made from animal hair or a similar natural material. The wooden handle is flat and has a T-shaped design with a hole at the bottom, through which a piece of string is tied, likely for hanging or securing the brush.

The handle is adorned with a label that reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM" along with the numbers "1937.176 2," indicating that this brush is part of the Fogg Art Museum's collection and was cataloged in 1937. The label is attached to the handle with string, and there are additional strings wrapped around the handle, possibly for decorative or functional purposes. The overall appearance of the brush suggests it might be an artifact or a tool used in artistic or craft processes.

Text analysis

Amazon

FOGG
ART
ART MUSEUM
MUSEUM
176
g
1937. 176
1937.
Blue

Google

FOGG ART MUSEUM 1937.176
FOGG
ART
MUSEUM
1937.176