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Human Generated Data

Title

Fragment of Velvet Trim

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1943.1853.11

Human Generated Data

Title

Fragment of Velvet Trim

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

18th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1943.1853.11

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

art 98.8
no person 98.8
painting 96
religion 95.9
one 95.6
people 95
symbol 94.6
ancient 92
decoration 91
antique 90.6
woman 89.9
sculpture 89.2
text 89.1
illustration 88.4
design 86.1
gold 85.1
vertical 83.9
traditional 83.7
old 83.7
retro 82.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

bookmark 100
old 21.6
art 20.8
traditional 19.9
ancient 19.9
pattern 19.8
decoration 18.8
religion 17.9
antique 16.4
design 15.7
paper 15.7
oriental 14.2
vintage 14
texture 13.9
door 13.3
culture 12.8
floral 12.7
temple 12.3
gold 12.3
east 12.1
detail 12.1
grunge 11.9
brown 11.8
currency 11.7
frame 11.6
money 11
architecture 10.9
close 10.3
tradition 10.2
wood 10
craft 9.5
ornament 9.5
symbol 9.4
religious 9.4
flower 9.2
book 9.1
wealth 9
history 8.9
faith 8.6
colorful 8.6
color 8.3
church 8.3
style 8.2
decor 7.9
golden 7.7
entrance 7.7
finance 7.6
object 7.3
ornate 7.3
meal 7.3
business 7.3
diet 7.3
food 7.2
aged 7.2
bank 7.2
travel 7

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Bookmark 75.1
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

painting 94.6
art 69
cartoon 68
illustration 61.1
poster 58.9
accessory 40
case 34.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Tie

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Rug 71.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

paintings art 98.2%
events parties 1.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a blue and white shirt 54.2%
a man wearing a blue shirt 32.1%
a man in a blue shirt 32%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a ribbon with a crown on it

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

a ribbon with a design of a lion and a crown

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image depicts a narrow strip of decorative fabric likely used as a trim or ribbon. The design features repeating motifs consisting of coats of arms-like patterns alternating with stylized faces or masks surrounded by ornate, symmetrical flourishes.

The fabric predominantly showcases rich colors including red, blue, gold, and beige. The coat of arms appears to be diagonal blue stripes overlaying a pale background framed elegantly in red and gold details. The mask-like faces have dark complexions accented with golden embellishments which look like crowns or headdresses. The overall style demonstrates intricate craftsmanship typical of woven or embroidered textiles and may reflect a historic or heraldic influence.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a vertical strip of woven textile from the late 17th century, specifically dated between 1675 and 1700, and it is likely French in origin. The textile features a repeating pattern of heraldic motifs, which appears to alternate between stylized shields and ornamental faces.

Each shield is depicted with diagonal stripes in a light blue color, set against a shield with a background that may suggest a stylized water or wave design. The shields are framed by decorative elements resembling red scrolls or flames, with golden highlights that add an ornate and regal touch.

Between the shields, there are stylized faces that could either represent mythical figures or be part of the heraldic design. These faces have a classical or mythological aspect, each surrounded by an ornate golden motif, enhancing the luxurious feel of the textile.

The strip is bordered on both sides by a series of small red and gold scroll patterns, providing a consistent frame for the overall design. The background is a light off-white, which serves to highlight the vibrant colors of the design elements. The craftsmanship and design suggest the textile was likely used for decorative purposes, possibly as a part of clothing or interior decor during the Baroque period in France.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a decorative textile or embroidered piece. It features a repeating pattern of stylized, abstract shapes in various colors including red, blue, and gold. The shapes resemble a type of ornamental or symbolic motif, possibly inspired by natural forms or geometric designs. The overall composition has a visually striking and intricate quality, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship involved in its creation.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a decorative textile trim or border piece featuring a repeating pattern. The design shows alternating motifs: ornate crowned heads or masks in dark colors, and shield-like or escutcheon shapes in light blue and white with coral or salmon-colored decorative frames around them. The pattern repeats vertically along what appears to be a narrow strip of fabric or ribbon. The overall color scheme includes gold, blue, red, white, and dark tones, creating an elegant and heraldic appearance. The style suggests this might be a historical or vintage decorative element, possibly from upholstery, clothing, or interior decoration. The piece has an ornate, possibly European or baroque-inspired design aesthetic.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of faces and designs.

  • The fabric is long and narrow, with a repeating pattern of faces and designs.
    • The faces are in the center of each section, surrounded by red and gold designs.
    • The faces are all different, but they appear to be of people from different cultures or time periods.
    • The designs around the faces include red and gold swirls, as well as some blue and white stripes.
    • The background of the fabric is a light beige color.

The overall effect of the fabric is one of intricate and detailed design, with a mix of cultural and historical influences.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a long, narrow piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is off-white and features a red border on both sides, with a repeating design of a blue shield with a white diagonal stripe, surrounded by gold and red elements. The shields are arranged in a vertical column, with each shield facing upwards.

The fabric appears to be old and worn, with some areas showing signs of fading or discoloration. The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the fabric.

Overall, the image suggests that the fabric may be a historical or cultural artifact, possibly from a specific region or time period. The repeating pattern and use of symbolic elements such as the shield and diagonal stripe may indicate that the fabric has significance beyond its aesthetic appeal.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a vintage, intricately designed textile strip, possibly a fragment of a larger piece. The strip is predominantly white with a repeating pattern that includes stylized, human-like faces, shields, and decorative elements. The faces are depicted in profile and have a somewhat stylized, almost caricature-like appearance, with exaggerated features. The shields are ornate, featuring blue and white stripes, and are interspersed with the faces. The pattern is bordered by red and blue stripes, adding a vibrant contrast to the white background. The overall design suggests a historical or cultural significance, possibly from a specific era or region. The texture and wear of the fabric indicate that it is aged, with some areas showing fraying or discoloration, typical of antique textiles.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a narrow strip of fabric with a colorful design. The fabric is folded in half, with the front side visible. The design features a repeating pattern of human faces with black skin and red lips, surrounded by golden, red, and blue elements. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with some areas showing signs of wear and tear.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a narrow, elongated strip of fabric with a repeating decorative pattern. The strip appears to be a fragment of a woven textile.

Pattern Details:

  • The repeating motif features a central shield-like shape in a light blue with a white stripe running diagonally through it.
  • Above and below the shield is an elaborate design element in red and gold, creating an arched or decorative frame for the shield.
  • In between each shield, there is a black-faced figure with a crown and a small, ornate collar, positioned on a stylized design.
  • The border of the strip is adorned with small, red, flame-like shapes.

Overall Impression:

The textile appears to be old, with signs of wear and fading. The colors are still visible, but the fabric looks delicate and fragile. The design style suggests an historical origin, possibly from the Renaissance or Baroque period. The presence of a black-faced figure in the motif brings to mind the history of the relationship with the African continent. The image evokes a sense of history, artistry, and potential cultural significance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a rectangular strip of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is off-white or beige and features a design that is repeated four times along the length of the strip.

The pattern consists of two primary elements stacked vertically: a blue and white striped shield-like shape and a head of a person with dark skin, adorned with golden ornaments and hair. The shield-like shape is bordered in red and has a white diagonal stripe across the blue background. The head is positioned directly above the shield and is flanked by golden floral or leaf-like motifs.

The entire pattern is bordered with a red, flame-like edge. The overall design has a heraldic or decorative quality.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a narrow, elongated piece of fabric with a decorative pattern. The fabric features a repeating design along its length. The pattern includes stylized human faces, each framed by ornate, golden elements that resemble foliage or wings. The faces are dark-colored and contrast with the lighter background. Surrounding each face are diamond-shaped elements in red and blue, with a white stripe running diagonally across them. The background of the fabric is a light beige or cream color, and the entire design is bordered by a red, floral-like pattern. The fabric appears to be woven or embroidered, suggesting it might be a piece of trim or a decorative band. The overall style and motifs suggest it could be an antique or traditional textile.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image shows a narrow, elongated piece of material, likely a scroll or a banner, with decorative and symbolic elements. The material appears to be made of a fabric or paper-like substance and is divided into three horizontal sections. Each section contains an identical design that includes:

  1. A central shield: The shield is divided into two horizontal halves. The top half is a light blue color, and the bottom half is white, with a thin red border around the shield.
  2. A stylized female face: Positioned at the top of the shield is a stylized female face, depicted in profile. The face has a serene expression, with dark eyes and a curved, downward-curved mouth.
  3. Ornate borders: The sections of the material are bordered by intricate, swirling patterns that resemble foliage or decorative elements, primarily in red and gold, creating a sense of movement and elegance.

The overall style suggests that this item could be a decorative piece, possibly used in a ceremonial or ceremonial context, given its ornate and formal design. It might also have historical or cultural significance, as the design elements could represent symbols or motifs from a particular region or period.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image shows a decorative textile with a vertical strip design. The strip is divided into four repeating sections, each featuring a central shield-like motif. The shield has a blue and white horizontal striped pattern. Above each shield, there is an ornate design with a face at the top, which appears to be part of a helmet or crown-like structure. The faces are dark, possibly black, and have a serious expression. The overall color scheme includes shades of blue, white, red, and beige, with intricate floral and scrollwork patterns surrounding the central motifs. The textile appears to be frayed at the edges, suggesting it is an antique piece.