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Human Generated Data

Title

The Eagle and the Beetle

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Pierre Alexandre Aveline, French 1702 - 1760

Artist after: Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French 1686 - 1755

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R7864

Human Generated Data

Title

The Eagle and the Beetle

People

Artist: Pierre Alexandre Aveline, French 1702 - 1760

Artist after: Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French 1686 - 1755

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R7864

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-09

Animal 90.1
Bird 90.1
Art 80
Painting 61.9
Bird 61.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-09

print 99.9
illustration 99.7
art 99.6
engraving 99.4
people 99.4
painting 99.2
tree 94.5
adult 93.6
antique 92.9
woodcut 92.5
mammal 91.7
etching 90.5
one 90.4
vintage 90.3
old 89.2
lithograph 88.6
no person 87.8
man 87.1
visuals 86.2
retro 85.4

Imagga
created on 2019-11-09

snow 58.5
tree 46.2
winter 37.4
landscape 33.5
forest 33.2
trees 27.6
weather 25
cold 24.1
snowy 17.5
ice 16.6
season 16.4
grunge 16.2
book jacket 16
wood 15
park 14.8
scenery 14.4
frost 14.4
woods 14.3
old 13.9
plant 13.8
outdoor 13.8
texture 13.2
scenic 13.2
branch 12.8
outdoors 12.7
river 12.6
leaf 12.4
jacket 12.4
frozen 12.4
vintage 12.4
autumn 12.3
road 11.7
structure 11.6
country 11.4
old fashioned 11.4
scene 11.3
bird feeder 11
woody plant 10.4
art 10.4
sky 10.4
natural 10
frame 10
silhouette 9.9
sun 9.9
travel 9.9
fog 9.7
antique 9.5
wilderness 9.4
wrapping 9.4
paper 9.4
device 9.3
lake 9.3
dirty 9
retro 9
covering 9
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water 8.7
ancient 8.6
path 8.5
drawing 8.4
mountains 8.3
vascular plant 8.3
style 8.2
light 8
design 7.9
black 7.8
freeze 7.8
space 7.8
mist 7.7
branches 7.7
wallpaper 7.7
north 7.7
field 7.5
dark 7.5
pine 7.4
fall 7.2
color 7.2
negative 7.1
grass 7.1
rural 7.1
textured 7

Google
created on 2019-11-09

Botany 82.2
Painting 77.1
Art 69.5
Plant 58.5
Illustration 57.7
Pheasant 54
Bird 53.5
Printmaking 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-09

text 99.6
bird 96.3
animal 91.3
drawing 90.9
sketch 85.6
illustration 80.8
engraving 75.6
painting 19.8
plaque 18
picture frame 8.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Bird 90.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-09

a painting of a book 67.5%
a painting on the wall 67.4%
a painting on a wall 67.3%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image appears to be a detailed engraving titled "L'Aigle et l'Escargot. Fable XXX" (The Eagle and the Snail, Fable 30), presumably from a series of illustrations depicting fables. The composition is intricately detailed and shows a natural landscape with large, leafy trees in the background and a grassy area with bushes and small plants in the foreground. At the center of the illustration is a dramatic scene featuring an eagle with its wings spread wide, seemingly struggling or grappling with something. Upon closer inspection, it is evident that the eagle is attacking or interacting with a snail, which is an unusual pairing, hinting at the moral or lesson typical of fable stories. The overall tone of the image is classical, created with fine lines and shading that gives it a three-dimensional and lifelike appearance. At the bottom of the image, the title of the fable is bordered off from the main illustration, providing context to the scene depicted. Additionally, the names “J.B. Oudry inv." and "P. Aveline sculpt.” are inscribed, indicating that the original design was created by J.B. Oudry and the engraving was done by P. Aveline.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-05

The image is a black and white engraving depicting a natural scene. At the center of the picture, there is a dramatic depiction of two large birds in combat or an aggressive interaction. Both birds have their wings spread wide and appear to be either fighting or engaging in some form of interaction. In the background, the landscape includes trees and what looks to be a patch of sky, perhaps indicative of a forested or rural scene. The artistry of the image is detailed, with attention to the textures of the birds’ feathers and the leaves of the trees. Below the central illustration, there is some text: "L'AIGLE ET L'ESCARGOT. Table. XXX." At the bottom of the image, two names are inscribed: "F.B. Leloir inv." and "P. Audouin sculp.", likely indicating the artist who conceived the design and the engraver who executed the print. The text on the image, "L'Aigle et L'Escargot," translates from French to "The Eagle and The Snail", and "Table. XXX." suggests that this may be plate number 30 in a series.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-05

The image depicts a fantastical winged creature in a detailed naturalistic landscape. The creature appears to be a griffin, with the body and talons of a bird of prey combined with the head and wings of an eagle. The griffin is portrayed in a dramatic pose, spreading its wings amidst a dense forest setting with lush foliage and trees. The overall scene has a moody, atmospheric quality, with shading and textures creating a sense of depth and perspective. The image is framed by an ornate border, suggesting it may be an illustration from an older text or publication.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-05

This is a historical engraving or print titled "L'Aigle et L'Escarbot" (The Eagle and the Dung Beetle), which appears to be Fable XXX from what might be a collection of fables. The artwork shows a dramatic scene where an eagle with spread wings is depicted in a natural landscape setting with large trees in the background. The eagle appears to be in confrontation with a small beetle shown in the lower right corner of the image. The scene is rendered in a detailed black and white etching style typical of book illustrations from the 18th or 17th century. The composition is framed with a simple border, and the title appears at the bottom of the print. The landscape includes lush trees, bushes, and what appears to be rolling hills or distant scenery in the background.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-05

The image depicts a detailed engraving or etching of an angel seated on a tree stump or rock ledge. The angel has large wings spread out behind them and appears to be looking down at a small creature, possibly a beetle or insect, on the ground near their feet. The scene is set in a natural landscape with trees, bushes, and a distant view of hills or mountains in the background. The overall style and technique suggests it is a classical or antique print, likely from the 18th or 19th century. The title at the bottom reads "L'Ange et Les carbot Fable xxx", which translated from French means "The Angel and The Beetle, Fable 30".

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image is a black and white illustration of a landscape with a large tree, a bird, and a small animal. The illustration is framed by a border with a decorative pattern. * The illustration depicts a serene landscape with a large tree in the center, surrounded by smaller trees and bushes. * The tree is tall and has a thick trunk, with branches that stretch out in all directions. * The smaller trees and bushes are scattered throughout the landscape, adding depth and texture to the scene. * In the foreground, a bird is perched on a branch, looking down at a small animal. * The bird has large wings and a long beak, and is facing towards the right side of the image. * The small animal is small and furry, with a long tail and large ears. * The bird and the animal are looking at each other, as if they are communicating or interacting in some way. * The background of the illustration is a light gray color, which helps to create a sense of depth and distance. * The sky is visible in the background, with a few clouds scattered across it. * The overall effect of the illustration is one of peace and tranquility, with the natural beauty of the landscape and the interaction between the bird and the animal creating a sense of harmony and balance. The illustration is a beautiful representation of a natural scene, with intricate details and a sense of depth and texture. The use of a light gray background helps to create a sense of calmness and serenity, while the interaction between the bird and the animal adds a sense of interest and engagement. Overall, the illustration is a lovely example of artistic skill and attention to detail.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

This image is an illustration of the fable "The Eagle and the Beetle" by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, created in 1756. The scene depicts a beetle attacking an eagle, with the beetle on the ground and the eagle in flight, its wings spread wide. The eagle appears to be in distress, while the beetle seems determined. In the background, there are trees and bushes, as well as a body of water. The sky is cloudy, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the scene. The illustration is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and shading that give the image depth and dimension. The title of the fable, "L'Aigle et l'Escarbot," is written in French at the bottom of the image, along with the artist's name, "J.B. Oudry," and the date, "1756." Overall, the image is a powerful representation of the struggle between two seemingly unequal opponents, highlighting the themes of determination and perseverance that are central to the fable.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-05

The image is an illustration of a fable, with a watermark on the bottom left and a signature on the bottom right. The illustration is in black and white and depicts a scene with a large bird with wings spread wide and a small creature below it. The bird is perched on a rock or tree stump, and its wings are spread wide. The small creature below it appears to be a beetle, and it is positioned near the bird's feet. The background of the illustration features a landscape with trees and a horizon line. The title of the fable is written in French and translates to "The Eagle and the Beetle." The image has a vintage look and feel, suggesting that it may be an old illustration.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-05

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a scene from the fable "The Eagle and the Beetle" by Jean de La Fontaine. The illustration depicts an eagle with its wings spread wide, seemingly in flight, while clutching a beetle in its talons. The eagle appears to be in mid-flight, with its head turned towards the beetle, which is positioned below it. The scene is set in a natural landscape with trees and bushes in the background. The illustration is framed by a decorative border, and the title of the fable is written in French at the bottom of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Fable
Arline
XNX.
AigiE T TEsCARBOT Fable XNX.
TEsCARBOT
Oury Arline ooulp.
Oury
ooulp.
AigiE

Google

LAIGLE ET LESCARBOT Fable XXX P Awline ooulp. JB.Oudry inv
LAIGLE
LESCARBOT
Fable
XXX
P
Awline
ET
ooulp.
JB.Oudry
inv