Human Generated Data

Title

Painter Painting a Long-Bearded Old Man

Date

1789

People

Artist: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, French 1736 - 1810

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R4119

Human Generated Data

Title

Painter Painting a Long-Bearded Old Man

People

Artist: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, French 1736 - 1810

Date

1789

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R4119

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-09

Art 99
Person 97.4
Human 97.4
Painting 95
Person 77.6
Person 77
Drawing 65.7
Sketch 62.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-09

people 100
adult 99.8
group 99.7
furniture 99.5
two 99.3
seat 98
one 97.6
room 97.3
man 97
portrait 96.9
three 96.8
wear 96.4
offspring 95
art 94.4
woman 93.9
leader 93.9
facial expression 93.6
four 92.1
facial hair 91.2
actress 91.1

Imagga
created on 2019-11-09

sculpture 40.2
statue 32.6
stone 28
religion 27.8
sand 26.1
art 25.3
architecture 24.2
ancient 24.2
soil 22.5
history 22.4
carving 20.1
temple 19.9
old 19.5
monument 18.7
culture 18
sketch 16.8
earth 16.8
decoration 16.7
god 15.3
religious 15
travel 14.1
historic 13.8
tattoo 13.6
historical 13.2
money 12.8
building 12.7
currency 12.6
design 12.5
drawing 12.1
famous 12.1
close 12
cash 11.9
man 11.8
holy 11.6
armchair 11.6
bill 11.4
dollar 11.1
figure 10.9
representation 10.8
face 10.7
spirituality 10.6
one 10.5
church 10.2
finance 10.1
grave 10.1
banking 10.1
carved 9.8
marble 9.7
spiritual 9.6
head 9.2
city 9.2
traditional 9.2
tourism 9.1
wealth 9
bank 9
museum 8.9
people 8.9
antique 8.7
column 8.3
paper 8.1
financial 8
world 7.8
portrait 7.8
banknote 7.8
us 7.7
capital 7.6
structure 7.6
person 7.4
detail 7.2
body 7.2
cadaver 7.1
memorial 7

Google
created on 2019-11-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-09

drawing 98.3
painting 97.3
text 95.6
wall 95.2
sketch 92.2
old 86.1
human face 72.5
cartoon 68.8
art 60.1
gallery 54
person 52.6
room 40.7
picture frame 8.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 50-68
Gender Male, 56%
Sad 2.6%
Surprised 0.5%
Disgusted 0.3%
Angry 1.4%
Confused 0.1%
Fear 4.7%
Calm 90%
Happy 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 36-54
Gender Male, 98.5%
Disgusted 0.5%
Surprised 0.2%
Angry 14.8%
Calm 49.6%
Fear 0.7%
Confused 11.7%
Happy 0.1%
Sad 22.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 47-65
Gender Male, 97.3%
Fear 3.7%
Happy 0.4%
Surprised 3.2%
Calm 63.5%
Sad 15.7%
Angry 12.5%
Disgusted 0.4%
Confused 0.6%

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 97.4%
Person 77.6%
Person 77%
Painting 95%

Categories

Imagga

pets animals 86.6%
paintings art 10.6%
interior objects 2.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-09

a vintage photo of a stuffed animal 60.4%
a vintage photo of a person 60.3%
an old photo of a stuffed animal 60.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a drawing of a man with a dog -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-06

This is an image of an etching or engraving, depicting three elderly men engaged in what appears to be an art-related activity. The man on the left is seated and appears to be holding a palette and looks towards the canvas or drawing, which is placed in the center of the composition but is obscured from our view. The center man, who is partially obscured, seems to be wearing a hat and stands behind the canvas, observing the work. The man on the right is seated and shown in profile; he holds a drawing instrument to his mouth, possibly in a moment of contemplation or critique.

The style of the image suggests that it is either a reproduction of an older artwork or made to look like a work from a previous era, given the clothing style and the detailed, realistic rendering typical of historical etchings. The use of light and shadow accentuates the texture of the hair, facial features, and the folds in the garments. There is a sense of focus and possibly collaborative discussion about the artwork that is central to the scene. The overall impression is one of classical, thoughtful engagement with art.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-06

The image appears to be an etching or an engraving depicting an artist at work with two observers. The scene is set in a dimly-lit environment, suggesting intimate concentration on the artwork. The main focus is on three elderly men, each with distinct expressions and gestures.

The artist, seated to the right, is in the process of painting. He holds a brush and a palette filled with paint. He seems to be engrossed in capturing the details on the large canvas that is only partially visible to the viewer. The artist wears a hat or perhaps a soft cap, and his expression seems thoughtful and focused on his work.

To the left, two men are watching the artist at work. The man closest to the artist has long, wavy hair and a beard, adding to the impression of age and wisdom. He leans on a wooden support, and his gaze is directed toward the canvas, possibly reflecting deep contemplation or admiration. His right hand rests casually on the support in a relaxed manner.

Behind him, another elderly man with similar facial features — suggesting either advanced age or common traits of long beards and wrinkled faces common in historical depictions — peeks from behind, wearing a large-brimmed hat and a cloak giving a sense of intrigue or curiosity. He appears slightly more animated, leaning forward with a keen interest in what the artist is creating.

The contrast between light and shadow in the image enhances the focus on the characters' faces and expressions, contributing to the solemn and reflective atmosphere of the scene. The etched details in the rendering of fabrics, hair, and facial features add to the sense of texture and depth.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-06

This is a black and white etching or print that appears to be from an earlier historical period. It depicts three figures in what seems to be an artist's studio or workshop. One figure is seated at an easel or canvas, holding what appears to be a painting tool. Two other figures are shown on the left side of the composition, with one having a notable long beard and another wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The lighting in the scene creates strong contrasts between light and dark areas, which is characteristic of the artistic style of the period. The scene has an intimate, informal quality, as if capturing a moment of artistic discussion or critique. The detailed linework and shading technique suggests this is likely from the 17th or 18th century European artistic tradition.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-06

The black and white etching or engraving depicts three elderly men engaged in conversation. Two of the men are sitting at a table, while the third leans in through what appears to be an open window. The men have expressive faces and gestures, suggesting an animated discussion. One seated man has a long beard and is speaking or explaining something, while the other listens intently. The standing man at the window also seems engaged in the conversation. The scene has an intimate, slice-of-life quality capturing a moment of social interaction and dialogue between the characters.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-06

The image depicts two older men with long beards and hats, one sitting and the other standing, engaged in an artistic endeavor. The man sitting appears to be painting or sketching on a canvas, while the man standing observes him or provides guidance. The scene has a contemplative, pensive atmosphere, with the men's focused expressions and their involvement in the creative process.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of three men gathered around an easel, engaged in a discussion. The man on the left, dressed in a long coat and hat, leans against a wooden chair, his arm resting on its back. He has a long white beard and is looking at the man in the middle, who is wearing a hat and a long coat. The man in the middle is leaning against the easel, which holds a large piece of paper or canvas, and is looking at the man on the right.

The man on the right is seated in a chair, facing away from the viewer, and is holding a paintbrush in his right hand. He is wearing a long coat and a hat, and has a long white beard. The background of the image is dark, with a light source coming from the left side of the image.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the three men are artists or craftsmen, engaged in a discussion about their work or a project they are working on together. The image may be a representation of a scene from everyday life, or it may be a depiction of a specific historical event or cultural practice.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

This image is a black-and-white etching of three men in a studio, with one man painting on a canvas. The man on the right is seated and holding a paintbrush in his right hand, while the other two men are standing behind him, observing his work. The man on the left has a long white beard and is leaning on a wooden chair, while the man in the middle is wearing a hat and looking at the painter with interest.

The background of the image is dark, which helps to focus attention on the three men and their activity. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of creativity and collaboration, as the three men work together to create something new and beautiful.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-06

The image is a black-and-white illustration of three elderly men, each engaged in a different activity. The man on the left is seated on a chair with a high backrest, leaning on it with his left hand, and looking towards the center of the image. The man in the middle is standing, wearing a hat, and appears to be observing the man on the right. The man on the right is seated on a chair and is painting on a canvas with a paintbrush in his right hand. He is holding a palette in his left hand. The canvas is mounted on an easel, and the man is looking at it while painting.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-06

The image is a black-and-white drawing of three elderly men in a room. The man in the middle is sitting on a chair and holding a paintbrush in his right hand, while the man on the left is standing and holding a palette in his left hand. The man on the right is standing behind the man in the middle and looking at the painting on the canvas. The drawing is in a frame.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image is an illustration, seemingly a print, depicting three older men gathered around an easel. The illustration is done in a dark style, with heavy use of shadowing and fine line details.
In the immediate foreground and to the right, a seated man holds a palette in his left hand and a paintbrush in his right, actively working on the canvas in front of him. He is depicted from behind, partially obscured by the chair he sits in, wearing a hat.

Behind the seated man, an easel supports a canvas on which a partial illustration is visible, seemingly a portrait of an older man.

To the left and behind the artist are two older men. One is leaning on a wooden fixture, his long white hair and beard flowing as he looks contemplatively towards the painting. The third man, behind and slightly to the right of the first, peeks over the artist's shoulder, also looking towards the painting. He is wearing a hat.
The overall scene suggests a group of artists or critics observing the creation of a painting in a dimly lit room.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

The image appears to be a black and white etching or engraving depicting a scene in an artist's studio.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Setting: The scene takes place in a darkened room, with the main focus on the figures around an easel.
  • Figures: There are three elderly men.
    • One is seated in a chair, holding a palette, and actively painting on a canvas mounted on an easel. He is wearing a cap and a fur-lined garment.
    • Two other men are standing or leaning, observing the artist at work. One is standing behind the easel and wears a broad hat, while the other is seated to the left with a long beard.
  • Composition: The composition is well-balanced. The figures are grouped around the easel, creating a sense of focus. The artist is rendered with clear detail, and the rendering of the light and shadow is dramatic.
  • Style: The style is reminiscent of classical art, with a focus on detail and realism.
  • Mood/Atmosphere: The image evokes a sense of concentration and the artistic process. The darkness and the focused expressions of the figures create a contemplative mood.

Overall, this is a detailed and well-executed artwork that captures the essence of an artist's studio and the creative process.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white etching depicting three older men in what appears to be an artist's studio. The central focus is on the man seated in the foreground, who is intently working on a painting. He is holding a paintbrush and appears to be applying paint to a canvas on an easel. He is dressed in a robe and a cap, suggesting he might be an artist.

Behind him, two other men are observing his work. The man on the left is leaning on a chair, with a long beard and wavy hair, and appears to be in deep thought or contemplation. The man in the middle, wearing a hat, is standing and leaning against the easel, closely examining the painting. The setting is dimly lit, adding a dramatic and contemplative atmosphere to the scene. The overall mood of the image suggests a moment of artistic critique or collaboration among the three figures.