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Title

Aurora and Cephale

Date

1821

People

Artist: François Forster, Swiss 1790 - 1872

Artist after: Pierre-Narcisse Guérin, French 1774 - 1833

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R12105

Human Generated Data

Title

Aurora and Cephale

People

Artist: François Forster, Swiss 1790 - 1872

Artist after: Pierre-Narcisse Guérin, French 1774 - 1833

Date

1821

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R12105

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Amazon
created on 2022-02-19

Art 96.3
Human 86.1
Angel 57.5
Archangel 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

art 99.7
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Imagga
created on 2022-02-19

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Google
created on 2022-02-19

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-19

text 99.7
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Female, 94.6%
Disgusted 49.4%
Angry 17.1%
Surprised 11.3%
Happy 9.7%
Calm 4.5%
Sad 3.9%
Fear 2.1%
Confused 2.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Person

Clarifai

Human face
Picture frame
Clothing
Woman
Person
Footwear
Human arm
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Painting 94.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-19

paintings art 99.3%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

person, illustration for the poem.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a painting of a woman in a white dress

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-27

This image is a classical and romantic depiction titled "L'Aurore et Céphale" (Aurora and Cephalus). It portrays a mesmerizing scene where a goddess-like figure, Aurora (the Roman equivalent of Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn), is seen rising from the clouds, holding flowers above her head. Her ethereal countenance and flowing garments imbue the image with a sense of divinity and grace.

Below Aurora, a young, handsome man lies partially reclined among the clouds, with his arm resting on a larger, padded formation, possibly symbolizing Cephalus, a figure from Greek mythology who was loved by the dawn goddess. The man appears to be sleeping or in a state of peaceful repose, underscoring the dream-like quality of the scene.

To the side, a cherubic figure with wings hovers near the reclining man, adding a touch of innocence and playfulness to the image. This cherub seems to be interacting with the man, possibly drawing him into the goddess's divine presence.

The setting is surrounded by soft, billowing clouds, with a backdrop that hints at a mountainous landscape below, creating a stark contrast between the heavens and the earth. The upper portion of the image is dark, suggesting the night sky with stars just fading away as the first light of dawn breaks through.

Overall, the image combines elements of mythology, romance, and divine beauty, encapsulating a timeless allegory of love and the transition from night to day.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-27

This is a black and white illustration with neoclassical characteristics, portraying a mythological scene. At the center of the composition is a female figure standing on clouds, her arms raised upwards holding floral garlands, which appear to be emitting light. She's adorned with a laurel wreath and has a classical drapery around her lower body, leaving her chest partially exposed in a typical classical fashion.

To her right, there's a reclining male figure, also among the clouds, who seems to be either asleep or in a state of repose. His physique is muscular and idealized, common in neoclassical art, and he is partially draped as well.

On her left, a cherubic figure (a putto) is sitting on the clouds, observing the scene. The background features a dark sky that lightens toward the horizon, where a mountainous landscape is visible.

At the bottom, there's a caption that reads "(L'Aurore et Céphale.)" which translates from French to "Dawn and Cephalus." This indicates that the figures are likely Aurora, the personification of dawn, and Cephalus, a mortal with whom she became enamored according to Greek mythology. The presence of putti and the overall composition evoke themes of celestial beauty and mythic romance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-29

This is a classical artistic engraving titled "L'Aurore et Céphale" (Aurora and Cephalus), depicting a scene from Greek mythology. The composition shows a dramatic heavenly scene with multiple figures arranged in a romantic, neoclassical style. The main figure appears to be reclining on clouds, while above, a female figure in flowing classical drapery reaches upward, accompanied by a cherub or putti. The artwork employs dramatic lighting and shading typical of romantic period engravings, with the figures emerging from dark clouds into ethereal light. The style and execution suggest this is likely from the late 18th or early 19th century. The scene illustrates the mythological story of Aurora, the goddess of dawn, and Cephalus, a mortal hunter.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-27

This is a classical artistic print titled "L'Aurore et Céphale" (Aurora and Cephalus), depicting a scene from Greek mythology. The black and white artwork shows a dramatic celestial scene with three figures. The central figure appears to be Aurora, the goddess of dawn, rising upward with raised arms, dressed in flowing robes. There's a small cherub or cupid figure to the left, and a reclining male figure (Cephalus) on clouds. The composition is theatrical and romantic in style, with dramatic lighting and swirling clouds creating a heavenly atmosphere. The landscape below is barely visible, suggesting the scene takes place in the sky. The print demonstrates the neoclassical style popular in European art, with its mythological subject matter and idealized figures.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-27

The black and white engraving depicts a mythological or allegorical scene with two female figures seated on clouds. The central figure is raising her arms triumphantly while holding a laurel wreath or crown. The second figure reclines below her with eyes closed, as if sleeping or overcome.

Cherubs or putti fly around the main figures, adding a playful and romantic element to the heavenly setting. Storm clouds swirl dramatically in the background, contrasting with the luminous, spot-lit rendering of the central grouping.

The title below the image, "L'Aurore et Céphale", suggests the scene may represent the Greek mythological story of Cephalus and Aurora, the goddess of dawn. The elaborate, billowing drapery and Baroque styling evoke an 18th century Rococo artistic sensibility. Overall, it is a beautifully rendered allegorical illustration in the Neoclassical tradition.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-27

The image depicts an allegorical scene from mythology or classical literature. It shows a central female figure standing amidst clouds, with her arms raised above her head. Below her, a reclining female figure is surrounded by putti or cherub-like figures. The overall composition has a dramatic, romantic and theatrical quality, characteristic of 19th century academic painting.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-27

The image is a black and white illustration of a woman standing over a man who is lying on a cloud. The woman is wearing a flowing dress and has her arms raised above her head, holding a garland of flowers. She appears to be surrounded by a halo of light.

The man is lying on his back, with his head tilted to one side. He is wearing a loincloth and has a laurel wreath on his head. His eyes are closed, and he seems to be sleeping or in a state of deep relaxation.

In the background, there are clouds and mountains visible, suggesting that the scene is taking place in a heavenly or celestial realm. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of peace and tranquility, with the woman's gentle pose and the man's relaxed expression conveying a sense of serenity.

At the bottom of the image, there is a caption that reads "L'Aurore et Céphale" in French, which translates to "The Dawn and Cephalus". This suggests that the image may be depicting a mythological scene, possibly from ancient Greek mythology.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image is a black and white illustration of a scene from Greek mythology, depicting the god Apollo lying on his back, surrounded by clouds, with a woman standing over him and a cherub to his left.

  • Apollo
    • Apollo is depicted as a muscular man with long hair, wearing a laurel wreath on his head.
    • He is lying on his back, with his arms at his sides, and his legs bent at the knees.
    • His eyes are closed, and his mouth is open, as if he is sleeping or dead.
  • The Woman
    • The woman is standing over Apollo, holding a branch of laurel leaves in her right hand.
    • She is wearing a flowing robe that is draped over her shoulder, and her hair is tied back in a bun.
    • Her face is serene, and her eyes are cast downward, as if she is mourning or paying respects to Apollo.
  • The Cherub
    • The cherub is kneeling beside Apollo, looking up at the woman with a curious expression.
    • It has wings, but they are not spread, and it is not flying.
    • Its face is small and delicate, with a mischievous glint in its eye.
  • The Background
    • The background of the image is a swirling vortex of clouds, with rays of light shining down from above.
    • The clouds are depicted in shades of gray and white, with some darker areas that suggest depth and texture.
    • The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as if the scene is unfolding in a moment of great importance.

Overall, the image is a powerful and evocative depiction of a moment from Greek mythology, capturing the drama and emotion of the scene in a way that is both beautiful and haunting.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-27

A black-and-white drawing of a man lying on a cloud with his head resting on a pillow. He seems to be sleeping. Above him, there is a woman with her arms raised, looking at him. She is wearing a dress, and she has a crown on her head. There is a child standing behind her. At the bottom of the drawing, there is a mountain range with trees.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-27

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a scene with three figures. The drawing is titled "L'aurore et Céphale" and depicts a scene from Greek mythology. In the foreground, there is a reclining figure, possibly representing the god of the morning, Aurora, or Eos, in Greek mythology. She is lying on a cloud, and her body is covered with a veil. In the middle of the drawing, there is a winged figure, possibly representing the god of the wind, Zephyrus, or Zephyr, in Greek mythology. The figure is standing on a cloud and holding a wreath of flowers. In the background, there is another figure, possibly representing the god of the sea, Poseidon, or Neptune, in Greek mythology. The figure is lying on a cloud and is covered with a veil.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-21

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overview

The image is a monochromatic (likely a lithograph or engraving) of a classical mythological scene. It depicts Aurora (the Roman goddess of dawn) and Cephalus (a mortal youth), as well as a Cupid-like figure. The scene is set in a celestial or ethereal environment.

Details

  • Aurora: A partially draped female figure is centrally located. She stands on clouds with her arms raised overhead, holding what appear to be garlands of flowers or stars. She has a wreath of flowers in her hair. Light emanates from the space between her raised arms, suggesting the dawn.

  • Cephalus: A nude male figure reclines on a cloud bank. His eyes are closed, as if sleeping or in repose. He is also adorned with a wreath of flowers.

  • Cupid: A winged cherubic figure stands near Cephalus, appearing to gesture or reach towards him.

  • Setting: The figures are surrounded by clouds, and in the background, there is a depiction of the sky filled with stars. Beneath the clouds, a dark landscape is visible.

  • Inscription: Beneath the image, the title "( L'AURORE ET CÉPHALE. )" is inscribed.

Overall Impression

The image evokes a sense of mythic beauty and serenity, common in Neoclassical art. The careful rendering of light and shadow gives the scene a sense of depth and drama, emphasizing the divine nature of Aurora and the idyllic atmosphere.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-21

The image is a classical-style engraving, titled "L'Aurore et Céphale" (Aurora and Cephalus). It features several figures in a celestial setting.

Here's a breakdown of the scene:

  • Aurora: A female figure, presumably Aurora, the goddess of dawn, stands in the center, draped in flowing robes. She's holding up floral arrangements, perhaps representing light or the dawn, and is bathed in a radiant glow from above.
  • Cephalus: A male figure, Cephalus, is reclining on a bed of clouds, looking at the goddess, partially nude with a wreath on his head.
  • Cupid: A small winged figure, Cupid, hovers near Aurora and Cephalus.

The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds, stars, and a dark, celestial atmosphere. The composition creates a sense of drama and elegance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a classic artwork depicting a mythological scene titled "L'Aurore et Céphale," which translates to "Dawn and Cephalus." The artwork is likely a lithograph or engraving, characterized by its monochromatic tones.

In the image, there are three main figures set against a dramatic sky with clouds and a hint of a mountainous landscape below. The central figure is a woman standing on a cloud, holding a garland of flowers above her head. She is dressed in flowing robes and appears to be a goddess or divine figure, possibly representing Dawn (Aurore).

To her left, there is a cherubic figure, a small winged child, also holding a garland. This figure seems to be assisting the central figure in her task.

Below them, reclining on the clouds, is a nude male figure who appears to be sleeping or in a state of repose. This figure is likely Cephalus, a mortal beloved by the goddess Dawn in Greek mythology.

The overall composition is romantic and ethereal, capturing a moment of divine interaction and serenity. The use of light and shadow adds depth and drama to the scene, emphasizing the celestial nature of the figures and their surroundings.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-16

The image is a classical illustration titled "L'Aurore et Céphale" (The Dawn and Cephalus), depicting a mythological scene. It is a black-and-white engraving that shows a woman, presumably the goddess Aurora (Dawn), standing on a cloud with her arms raised, radiating light and radiance. She is adorned in a flowing, classical gown with a wreath of flowers and leaves on her head, symbolizing her role as the goddess of sunrise.

Below her, a male figure, Cephalus, lies on a cloud, seemingly asleep or in a dreamlike state. He is depicted with a relaxed posture, wearing minimal clothing, and his face is serene. To the left of Cephalus, a small winged figure, likely a putto or cherub, is present, adding a sense of whimsy and divine presence to the scene. The background features a starry sky with swirling clouds, enhancing the otherworldly atmosphere of the illustration. The scene is framed by a border, and the title "L'Aurore et Céphale" is inscribed at the bottom of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-16

The image is a black-and-white engraving depicting a mythological scene titled "L'Aurore et Céphale" (Aurora and Cephalus). The central figure is a woman, likely representing Aurora, the goddess of dawn, who is standing above a reclining man, presumably Cephalus. Aurora is adorned with a crown and a flowing garment, and she is reaching down towards Cephalus with outstretched arms, suggesting a divine or supernatural interaction.

A cherub, or small angelic figure, is also present, kneeling beside Cephalus and gazing at Aurora, adding a sense of wonder or adoration to the scene. The figures are surrounded by clouds and a dark, starry sky, emphasizing the ethereal and celestial nature of the encounter. In the background, there is a landscape with mountains, grounding the scene in a natural setting. The overall composition and style are reminiscent of classical and neoclassical art, with a focus on mythological narratives and idealized forms.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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