Human Generated Data

Title

Two Holy Men Outside a Village (painting, recto), illustration from a Ramayana series

Date

18th - 19th century

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith, 1973.165

Human Generated Data

Title

Two Holy Men Outside a Village (painting, recto), illustration from a Ramayana series

Date

18th - 19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith, 1973.165

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-22

Human 98.7
Advertisement 93.7
Art 90.8
Painting 78.1
Mural 78.1
Wall 58.5
Drawing 56.9
Text 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-22

illustration 98
art 97.8
painting 95.6
wall 94.9
street 94.2
people 94.1
print 90.3
ancient 90
culture 89.5
architecture 89.4
old 89.4
city 87.1
woman 87.1
graffiti 86.9
mural 84.8
vintage 84.3
retro 83.4
urban 83.3
building 82.6
religion 81.7

Imagga
created on 2019-05-22

tile 45.8
mosaic 34.2
vintage 31.4
jigsaw puzzle 29.3
money 28.9
old 27.9
map 27.3
currency 26.9
transducer 24.7
stamp 24.3
puzzle 24.1
cash 22.9
finance 22.8
bank 22.4
mail 22
paper 21.2
letter 21.1
ancient 20.8
postmark 19.7
retro 19.7
postage 19.7
envelope 19.6
postal 19.6
bill 19
game 18.5
electrical device 18.5
note 18.4
circa 16.8
dollar 16.7
antique 16.6
banking 16.5
banknote 16.5
decoration 16.4
printed 15.7
global 15.5
art 15.2
financial 15.1
states 14.5
aged 14.5
geography 14.4
exchange 14.3
world 14.2
card 13.6
device 13.4
graffito 13.2
container 12.9
symbol 12.8
grunge 12.8
travel 12.7
notes 12.5
post 12.4
philately 11.8
shows 11.8
wealth 11.7
business 11.5
pay 11.5
economy 11.1
culture 11.1
stamps 10.8
banknotes 10.8
flag 10.6
payment 10.6
country 10.5
close 10.3
collection 9.9
texture 9.7
bills 9.7
dollars 9.7
representation 9.5
united 9.5
tray 9.4
city 9.1
message 9.1
painting 9
history 8.9
address 8.8
atlas 8.8
dirty 8.1
1967 7.9
post office 7.9
receptacle 7.6
international 7.6
historical 7.5
one 7.5
savings 7.5
tourism 7.4
gold 7.4
design 7.3
office 7.2
wall 7.1
temple 7

Google
created on 2019-05-22

Painting 92
Art 83.6
History 77.2
Miniature 73.5
Illustration 71
Textile 68.4
Visual arts 59.3
Middle ages 54.4
Artwork 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-22

cartoon 98.4
drawing 93.2
painting 90.7
art 86.3
child art 85.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-36
Gender Male, 53.9%
Happy 46.6%
Angry 45.3%
Calm 51.3%
Confused 45.6%
Surprised 45.7%
Disgusted 45.1%
Sad 45.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Male, 50%
Surprised 45.8%
Angry 45.7%
Confused 45.2%
Sad 45.3%
Happy 45.7%
Disgusted 45.1%
Calm 52.2%

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Likely
Headwear Unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster

Clarifai

Clothing
Person
Tree
Human face
Poster
Human head
Plant
Human nose
Human hand

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 70.5%

AWS Rekognition

Poster 93.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 82.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 55.1%

Clarifai

Person 80.7%

Clarifai

Tree 79.6%

Clarifai

Tree 73.3%

Clarifai

Tree 70.9%

Clarifai

Tree 68.5%

Clarifai

Tree 41.8%

Clarifai

Human face 69.9%

Clarifai

Human face 68.1%

Clarifai

Poster 51.4%

Clarifai

Human head 39.5%

Clarifai

Plant 39.4%

Clarifai

Human nose 35.6%

Clarifai

Human hand 34.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-22

paintings art 67.6%
nature landscape 27.7%
food drinks 2.3%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a painting of deity and person.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a painting of a man and woman in a boat

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-03

The image depicts a traditional Indian miniature painting. It illustrates a scene set against a rich blue background which could represent the night sky. On the left side of the image, there's an elaborate architectural structure with multiple domed towers, indicative of a royal palace or fortress, with walls adorned with patterns and designs. The construction exhibits a grand entrance with steps leading up to it, and flags flying atop the entrance and the individual towers.

The bottom half of the painting showcases a stone platform where two cushioned seats are placed. In the area around the thrones, there are two crocodiles illustrated at the bottom. The figures seated on the platform are likely to be of royalty or nobility, given their elaborate clothing and relaxed postures consistent with depictions of high status individuals in such paintings. The male figure appears to be holding a string of beads, often symbolic of either contemplation or royalty.

The intricate details and bright colors are typical of traditional Indian miniature paintings, which often serve as historical records of the lifestyles of the era's elite. This piece, like many others, uses flat, two-dimensional figures and lacks perspective, which is characteristic of the Indian miniature style. The lush trees and the absence of a horizon line accentuate the stylized nature of the artwork.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-29

This is a traditional Indian miniature painting depicting a palace or fortress scene. The architecture features white domed buildings with red accents and decorative elements. On the left side is an elaborate palace complex with multiple levels, towers, and ornamental details. In the foreground are what appear to be crocodiles swimming in gray water.

The right side of the painting shows two figures seated on a platform or terrace. They are adorned in traditional Indian clothing - one in yellow and one in pink/salmon colored attire, both wearing jewelry. Above them is a row of stylized trees with different foliage patterns.

The painting uses vibrant colors typical of Indian miniature art - rich blues for the sky, whites and pinks for the architecture, and bright yellows and reds for the clothing. The style is characteristic of medieval Indian painting, with flat perspective and decorative details. The artwork appears to be depicting a scene from an Indian narrative or historical event.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image appears to depict an ornately decorated architectural structure, likely a palace or temple, set against a nighttime landscape with trees and other natural elements. In the foreground, there are two figures seated on some kind of platform. The figures are richly dressed and adorned, suggesting they may be royalty or other important personages. The overall style and color palette suggest this is an illustration or painting from a traditional Indian or South Asian artistic tradition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-28

The image is a painting of two men sitting on a platform near a body of water, with a large structure in the background. The man on the left is wearing a yellow dhoti and a red turban, while the man on the right is wearing a white dhoti and a red sash. They are both adorned with jewelry and appear to be engaged in conversation.

In the foreground, there are several crocodiles swimming in the water, which adds a sense of danger and tension to the scene. The background features a large structure with multiple levels and domes, which may represent a temple or palace. The overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a sense of tranquility and contemplation, despite the presence of the crocodiles.

The painting appears to be an illustration from a Hindu or Buddhist text, possibly depicting a scene from a mythological story or a religious teaching. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details suggests that the painting is a work of art intended to convey spiritual or philosophical themes.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-24

The image depicts a scene from an Indian miniature painting, showcasing two men seated on a platform overlooking a river. The man on the left is attired in a yellow dhoti and red turban, adorned with a red shawl draped over his shoulder. He is engaged in conversation with the man on the right, who is dressed in white dhoti and red turban, holding a rosary in his hand.

In the background, a large white building with multiple domes and a staircase leading down to the river is visible. The river itself is depicted with crocodiles swimming in it. Above the river, a row of trees is shown, set against a blue sky. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a serene and peaceful setting, with the two men engaged in a calm and respectful conversation.

The image is framed by a red border, which adds a pop of color to the otherwise muted tones of the painting. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the two men.

Overall, the image presents a captivating and serene scene, inviting the viewer to step into the world of Indian miniature painting and appreciate its beauty and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a traditional painting with a rich, cultural narrative. In the foreground, two individuals are seated on a red platform, engaged in a conversation. The person on the right wears a necklace and holds a string of pearls, while the person on the left dons a red turban and appears to be listening intently. Behind them, a boat is depicted, suggesting a journey or a significant event. The background features a grand, multi-story building with intricate architectural details, including domes and arches. The sky is painted in shades of blue and orange, adding a sense of depth and atmosphere to the scene. Trees and plants are also illustrated, contributing to the overall serene and picturesque setting.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The painting depicts a scene with two men sitting on a platform, facing each other. They are wearing traditional clothing and are adorned with jewelry. One of them is holding a rosary, while the other is holding a necklace. The platform is surrounded by crocodiles, and there is a palace behind them. The palace has a staircase and a balcony, and there are trees behind it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be a traditional Indian painting or miniature. It's framed by a thin, red border. The scene is split into two main areas.

On the left, there's a white palace-like structure with multiple levels, domes, arches, and staircases. A section of the palace has pink walls, and there's a small tree depicted within the structure. A brown curved wall surrounds the palace, and a gray body of water lies below it. Several green crocodiles are swimming in the water, with their mouths open.

On the right, two men are seated on a raised platform. One man, with a white beard and an orange headdress, is wearing yellow clothing and beaded necklaces. He holds a string of beads in his hand and appears to be speaking to the other man. The second man has a dark beard and is wearing a white and red lower garment, along with beaded necklaces. He is also holding a string of beads.

The background above the men and the palace is a dark blue, with a few trees with textured foliage in the upper right corner. A crescent moon is visible in the upper left corner.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Composition:

The image is a vibrant Indian miniature painting, characterized by bold colors, stylized figures, and a layered narrative. It is framed with a red border. The artwork appears to be divided into two main sections: a depiction of a palace complex on the left and a scene with two figures interacting on the right. A body of water containing crocodiles separates the two sections.

Left Side - Palace Complex:

  • Architectural Elements: A complex palace structure dominates the left side of the image. It features white walls with intricate architectural details, including rounded domes, arches, and staircases. Red roofed structures are also present, and an archway. A small tree is visible within the palace complex. A surrounding wall is tan.
  • Symbolism: The palace likely represents status, power, and the setting of a royal court or important event.

Right Side - Figures:

  • Characters: Two figures are seated on a raised platform beneath a row of trees. They appear to be engaged in a conversation. They are wearing elaborate jewelry, and it appears that one is offering the other prayer beads.
  • Attire: The figures' clothing suggests they are of high status or are religious figures. One is wearing a yellow outfit with a red hat, the other white pants with no shirt.

Foreground - Water and Creatures:

  • Body of Water: A body of water, gray in color, stretches across the bottom of the image.
  • Crocodiles: Several green crocodiles are depicted in the water, adding a potentially dangerous element.

Background:

  • Sky: A dark blue sky with hints of a crescent moon in the upper right corner.
  • Trees: A row of trees with distinct foliage provide a backdrop for the seated figures.

Overall Impression:

The painting suggests a story of royalty, possibly a religious exchange, or a moment of significance within a royal setting. The contrasting scenes and the presence of the crocodiles may symbolize barriers, challenges, or the passage of time. The use of vibrant colors and the detailed, stylized rendering of the figures and architecture are typical of Indian miniature painting.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a traditional Indian miniature painting, likely from the Rajput or Pahari school of art, known for their intricate and detailed style. The painting features two main figures seated on a terrace or platform in front of a grand palace.

  1. Figures:

    • The figure on the left is a woman dressed in traditional attire, including a red headscarf and yellow garments adorned with jewelry. She appears to be holding a string of beads, possibly a rosary or prayer beads.
    • The figure on the right is a man with a beard, wearing minimal clothing, including a white dhoti and various pieces of jewelry. He is seated in a meditative or contemplative pose, holding a white object, possibly a cloth or a piece of fruit.
  2. Background:

    • The background features a detailed and ornate palace with multiple levels, domes, and arches, typical of Indian architecture. The palace is surrounded by a moat or body of water, with steps leading down to it.
    • Above the palace, there are stylized trees, suggesting a lush environment.
  3. Foreground:

    • The foreground includes several birds, possibly ducks or geese, swimming in the water in front of the terrace.
  4. Artistic Style:

    • The painting is rich in color, with a vibrant palette including blues, greens, reds, and yellows.
    • The use of fine lines and intricate patterns is characteristic of Indian miniature paintings, which often depict scenes from mythology, epics, or courtly life.

Overall, the painting captures a serene and contemplative moment, likely representing a scene from a historical or mythological narrative.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image appears to be a traditional Indian miniature painting, likely depicting a scene from Indian mythology or history. The painting is rich in detail and color, showcasing architectural structures and figures seated in a serene environment.

  1. Foreground: Two figures are seated on a platform, adorned with jewelry and traditional attire. The figure on the left is wearing a yellow dhoti and a red turban, while the figure on the right is in white attire with a red turban, holding a string of beads. The figures seem to be engaged in a discussion or a conversation.

  2. Background: In the background, there is a grand palace with multiple domes and arches, characteristic of traditional Indian architecture. The palace is surrounded by trees, and the sky is dark, possibly indicating evening or night.

  3. Lower Section: The lower part of the painting shows a body of water with crocodiles swimming. This detail might indicate the location or a legend associated with the scene.

  4. Composition: The painting is framed with a red border, and the use of vibrant colors and intricate details is typical of traditional Indian art. The artwork is likely to have a cultural or religious significance, possibly portraying a dialogue or an event from Indian mythology or history.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image is a traditional Indian miniature painting, indicative of Mughal or Rajput art styles. It depicts a serene, regal scene with two men in the foreground and a grand architectural structure in the background.

Foreground:

  • Two Men Seated:
    • The man on the left is dressed in a yellow robe, adorned with jewelry, and wearing a red turban, possibly signifying nobility or royalty. He is holding a string of pearls.
    • The man on the right is dressed in white, with a red sash and a jeweled necklace, and has a beard.
  • Cushion and Platform:
    • They are seated on a purple cushion on a raised platform, indicating their high status.
  • Water Body with Crocodiles:
    • Below the platform is a water body with several green crocodiles depicted in a minimalist style.

Background:

  • Architectural Structure:
    • The building in the background features domes, minarets, and arched gateways, typical of Islamic architecture, suggesting a palace or a fort.
    • The structure has multiple levels with stairs connecting them, and it is decorated with red and white patterns.
  • Vegetation:
    • Green trees are visible on the right side of the building, adding to the natural setting.

General Observations:

  • The painting is framed with a red border, and the overall color palette is vibrant, with predominant use of red, blue, yellow, and green.
  • The scene likely depicts a conversation or a meeting between two important figures, possibly a king and a courtier or a spiritual advisor. The presence of crocodiles may symbolize danger or the need for protection.