Human Generated Data

Title

The Rat Catcher

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Christian von Mechel, Swiss 1737 - 1817

Artist after: Johann Georg Wille, German 1715 - 1808

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R8581

Human Generated Data

Title

The Rat Catcher

People

Artist: Christian von Mechel, Swiss 1737 - 1817

Artist after: Johann Georg Wille, German 1715 - 1808

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R8581

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-10

Human 97
Person 96.9
Art 94.4
Drawing 90.4
Sketch 77.7
Painting 70.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-10

art 98
people 97.7
illustration 97.3
adult 94.6
painting 93.6
man 93.5
one 93.5
portrait 93.3
print 92.9
retro 87.4
chalk out 86.8
engraving 86.6
vintage 85.2
wear 85
veil 83.4
old 82.6
visuals 79.1
woman 78.4
ancient 75.3
leader 72.6

Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 95.8
grunge 31.5
vintage 29.8
retro 27.9
art 27.4
old 26.5
design 23.7
texture 22.9
paper 22.7
antique 22.5
pattern 20.5
ancient 19.9
frame 19.1
floral 17.9
flower 16.9
artistic 16.5
decoration 16
wallpaper 14.6
style 14.1
backdrop 14
leaf 14
shape 13.4
decorative 13.4
silhouette 13.2
ornament 12.9
textured 12.3
artwork 11.9
brown 11.8
aged 11.8
graphic 11.7
blank 11.1
page 11.1
dirty 10.8
card 10.7
color 10.6
worn 10.5
scroll 10.5
space 10.1
paint 10
element 9.9
detail 9.7
symbol 9.4
letter 9.2
fantasy 9
backgrounds 8.9
creative 8.8
curve 8.8
ink 8.7
line 8.6
elegant 8.6
modern 8.4
border 8.1
painting 8.1
decor 8
torn 7.7
stain 7.7
parchment 7.7
natural 7.4
light 7.4
fractal 7.4
ornate 7.3
effect 7.3
rough 7.3
yellow 7.3
stamp 7.3
black 7.2
architecture 7

Google
created on 2019-08-10

Drawing 83.1
Botany 78.7
Art 74.8
Tree 74.7
Illustration 74.4
Plant 69.7
Painting 66.1
Artwork 61.8
Fictional character 52.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

drawing 99.6
sketch 99.6
illustration 89.5
cartoon 89
person 82.1
clothing 71.4
engraving 70.1
child art 64.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 96.9%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 98.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

a close up of a door 43.7%
close up of a door 36%
a close up of a white wall 35.4%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-12

This is an etching or pen-and-ink drawing depicting an 18th-century scene. The standing figure is dressed in period clothing, including a coat, breeches, and a scarf or kerchief tied around the waist. This person is holding a tall pole with what appears to be some kind of decoration or possibly a cage containing birds at the top, as there are tails and feathers hanging down from it. To the side, there is a birdhouse on a smaller pole. The setting seems to be a rural or rustic environment with a house or building in the background surrounded by vegetation.

At the bottom of the artwork is some text, suggesting a dedication or title, and it includes a date that looks like the year 1758. The artwork may be a representation of a historical figure or character from that era in a daily life scene or a specific occupation related to birds.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-12

The image is a black and white illustration of a person standing outdoors. The individual is holding a tall pole with a large bird's nest perched on top. Several baby birds are visible in the nest. The person is dressed in what appears to be traditional or rustic attire, with a sash around the waist and other items hanging from the belt. The background features a small cottage or house with thatched roofing and a tree. Another figure is seen seated near the house, appearing to be engaged in some activity. The illustration has a sketch-like quality with detailed line work. At the bottom of the image, there is a dedication to Monsieur Felix Nischler, dated 1738.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-12

This is a historical etching or drawing from 1758 showing a figure holding what appears to be a decorative pole or staff with an ornate nest-like structure at the top. The figure is dressed in 18th-century attire with a coat, breeches, and what looks like a shoulder bag or pouch. The scene includes some foliage and trees in the background, and there's a small building or structure visible in the distance. The artwork has a fine, detailed linear style characteristic of period etchings, with delicate cross-hatching and line work. At the bottom of the image, there appears to be text in French or German. The overall composition is vertically oriented and framed with simple border lines.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-12

The image depicts a sketch or etching of a man standing outdoors, holding what appears to be a long pole or staff. He is wearing a tunic or robe and has a beard and hat. The man is surrounded by trees, shrubs and grass, suggesting he is in a natural outdoor setting. At the bottom of the image is a handwritten inscription that reads "D. Me. a Monsieur Felix Wachter de Melin. 1728."

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-12

The image depicts a man standing outdoors, carrying a large basket or container on his head. The man is wearing what appears to be traditional or historical clothing, with a long robe and sandals. He is holding a walking stick or staff in one hand. In the background, there are some small buildings or structures visible, as well as some trees or foliage. The overall style of the image suggests it is an illustration or engraving from a historical or literary work.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a man standing in a natural setting, holding a staff adorned with various items, including a basket. He is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and shorts, with his hair tied back. The man stands on a patch of grass, with a small building visible in the background, and a person sitting on the ground to the left. The image appears to be a drawing or sketch, possibly from the 17th century, given the style and attire of the man.

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

The image depicts a drawing of a man standing in a landscape, holding a staff and a lantern. The man is dressed in traditional clothing, with a hat on his head and a bag slung over his shoulder. He appears to be a traveler or a pilgrim, as indicated by the staff and the lantern.

In the background, there are trees and bushes, suggesting that the scene is set in a rural or wilderness area. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of solitude and contemplation, as the man seems to be lost in thought as he gazes out at the landscape.

The drawing style is reminiscent of 19th-century European art, with bold lines and expressive brushstrokes. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimensionality to the image.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of quiet reflection and introspection, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the traveler.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image is a black and white drawing of a man standing in an open field. He is holding a stick with a basket on top. The basket has some items inside, and some leaves are hanging on the sides. He is wearing a hat and shoes. He is looking to the left, possibly at something. Behind him, there is a house with a person standing outside. There are some trees and bushes around the area.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image is an etching from the 18th century, featuring a man standing in a rural setting. The man is holding a basket, which is adorned with various objects, including a bird's nest and other items. He is dressed in a long, flowing coat and has a hat on his head. The etching is signed and dated, indicating that it was created by an artist named Felix Nüchler in 1758. The image also includes a small vignette of a house and a tree, adding to the rural atmosphere.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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