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Title

Otter

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Samuel Howitt, British 1765 - 1822

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R3865

Human Generated Data

Title

Otter

People

Artist: Samuel Howitt, British 1765 - 1822

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R3865

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-24

Art 100
Painting 100
Animal 96
Mammal 96
Rodent 96
Wildlife 78.4
Drawing 71
Ape 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-02-28

mammal 99.4
print 99.3
art 98.9
illustration 98.6
cat 98.6
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engraving 91
dog 90.9
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adult 89.9
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lithograph 87.7

Imagga
created on 2019-02-28

warthog 100
swine 100
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Google
created on 2019-02-28

Art 83.7
Painting 71.4
Printmaking 70.3
Felidae 67.8
Illustration 66.9
Cat 65.3
Picture frame 64.2
Sporting Group 61.9
Drawing 60.7
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Microsoft
created on 2019-02-28

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animal 11.2
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cat 3.4
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rat
Plant
Bear

Clarifai

Animal
Picture frame
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Rat 96%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-28

pets animals 91.5%
nature landscape 6.4%
beaches seaside 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-28

a vase of flowers sits in front of a window 28.8%

Clarifai

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

a drawing of a cat and mouse.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a bear and a bear cubby are in the water

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-10

This is an intricate and detailed black and white engraving titled "The Otter," which depicts an otter on a rock beside a body of water. The otter is seen lying down, clutching a fish in its paws and appearing to be eating it. The surroundings are lush and natural, with dense foliage, including reeds and overhanging trees, providing a rich, textured background. The water is rendered with delicate lines, showing reflections and ripples. The image has a classic, almost antique feel, suggesting it might date from an older period, as evidenced by the style and the publication date noted at the bottom as August 1, 1790. The overall composition is well-balanced, showcasing the otter in its natural habitat with a keen attention to detail.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-10

This image is a detailed engraving of an otter. The otter appears to be resting on a rock that protrudes above the surface of the water. It is surrounded by dense foliage, including long-bladed plants by the water's edge and various detailed shrubs or trees with intricate leaf patterns. The otter itself has a detailed fur texture, a whiskered face, and seems to be in a serene state. There are reflections and ripples in the water around the rock, indicating the calm but dynamic environment which is typical for an otter's habitat. In the bottom right of the image, there is text that states "Published August 1st 1800." The title "THE OTTER." is present at the bottom center below the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a historical engraving titled "The Otter" from 1796. The artwork shows an otter perched on a rocky outcrop by a waterside, surrounded by reeds and foliage. The scene is rendered in fine detail typical of 18th-century natural history illustrations, with careful attention to the otter's fur texture and the surrounding vegetation. The composition shows the otter's natural habitat, with water in the foreground and overhanging plants and trees creating a naturalistic setting. The engraving technique uses fine lines and stippling to create depth and texture, particularly evident in the way the artist has depicted the water's surface and the detail of the reeds along the bank.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-10

The image depicts an otter resting on a riverbank or shore, surrounded by lush foliage. The otter appears to be grooming or cleaning itself, with its paw raised near its face. The detailed engraving shows the otter's fur texture and the plants and trees around it, giving a sense of the animal in its natural habitat near the water. The framing and caption at the bottom identify the subject as "THE OTTER".

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-10

The image depicts a serene and natural scene in a forested environment. It shows a small animal, perhaps a rodent like a squirrel or chipmunk, perched on a log or rock partially submerged in a body of water. The animal appears to be drinking or interacting with the water. The background is filled with dense foliage and vegetation, creating a lush and secluded atmosphere. The image has a detailed, engraved style that gives it a historic or classical aesthetic.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-10

This is a historical engraving titled "The Otter" from 1795. The image shows an otter perched on a rocky outcrop by a waterside, surrounded by reeds and foliage. The artwork is rendered in a detailed black and white style typical of 18th-century natural history illustrations. The otter is depicted in a hunting pose, crouched over what appears to be its prey. The scene includes lush environmental details - tall grasses or reeds in the foreground, water, and overhanging trees or bushes in the background. The engraving technique used creates fine lines and subtle shading that give the image depth and texture, particularly in depicting the otter's fur and the surrounding vegetation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image is an illustration of a beaver in its natural habitat, with the title "THE OTTER" at the bottom. The beaver is depicted in the center of the image, surrounded by plants and water. It appears to be eating a fish, which is lying on a rock in front of it. The beaver is shown in a realistic style, with detailed fur and a serious expression. The background of the image features lush greenery and a body of water, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Overall, the image presents a captivating and informative depiction of a beaver's behavior and environment.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image is a vintage illustration of an otter in its natural habitat. The otter is depicted in the center of the image, standing on a rock near a body of water. It has its front paws raised and appears to be holding something in its mouth. The otter's fur is dark brown with lighter patches on its chest and face.

In the foreground, there are tall grasses and plants growing out of the water, which reflect the light from above. In the background, there are trees and bushes surrounding the body of water, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.

At the bottom of the image, there is a caption that reads "THE OTTER" in small letters. The overall effect of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, capturing the beauty of nature and the otter's place within it.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-10

The image is a black-and-white print of an otter, possibly an engraving. The otter is on a rock, holding a fish in its mouth. The rock is in the water, and the water is calm. The otter is looking at the fish, and it seems to be about to eat it. There are tall grasses on the left side of the rock, and there are trees in the background. The image has a watermark on the bottom right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-10

The image is an old black-and-white drawing of an otter in a natural setting. The otter is lying on a rock near a body of water, with its head resting on the rock. The otter appears to be looking at a fish it has caught, which is also resting on the rock. The drawing is surrounded by a white border and has a watermark in the bottom left corner. The image has a vintage and artistic feel to it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

Here is a description of the image:

This is an illustration, likely an etching or engraving, titled "The Otter." It is rendered in black and white with a high level of detail. The scene depicts an otter perched on a large rock or mound that rises out of the water. The otter is shown with a fish in its paws, suggesting it has just caught its prey.

The environment surrounding the otter is richly detailed. To the left, there are reeds or grasses extending into the water. In the background, there is a dense, textured area representing foliage and trees. The water reflects the light, and there are additional aquatic plants visible in the foreground.

The composition is framed by a thin border, and text is visible at the bottom of the image. On the left, it reads "Howitt in et ft," and on the right, it says "Published August 1798." The title "THE OTTER" is centered between these two phrases.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a detailed, monochromatic engraving, reminiscent of old botanical or zoological illustrations. It depicts an otter in its natural habitat.

Visual Elements:

  • Subject: The central figure is an otter, positioned on a moss-covered rock that rises out of the water. It is drawn with meticulous detail, showing its fur, features, and a small fish it appears to be eating or holding.

  • Environment: The background is a lush, detailed representation of a riparian landscape.

    • Water: The otter is situated at the edge of a body of water, with reflections visible.
    • Vegetation: A variety of plants, including tall grasses and trees, surround the scene, emphasizing a natural setting.
    • Rock: The rock the otter is on is depicted with textures and shading.
  • Composition and Style:

    • The composition is well-balanced, with the otter as the focal point.
    • The style is classical, with fine lines and a high degree of detail, typical of engraved illustrations.

Additional Details:

  • Labels/Markings: The bottom of the image is inscribed with "THE OTTER" and "Published August 1, 1798...". There are signatures in the bottom corners, indicating the artist and/or engraver.
  • Mood/Tone: The image evokes a sense of naturalism, presenting the otter in its typical environment. It is likely a scientific or educational illustration from its time.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a detailed engraving titled "The Otter," which was published in August 1790. It depicts an otter in a natural setting by a body of water, likely a river or stream. The otter is shown in a dynamic pose, with its body partially submerged in the water and its head and front paws resting on a rock. The otter appears to be interacting with or observing something on the rock.

The background features lush vegetation, including tall grasses, reeds, and flowering plants, which adds to the naturalistic and serene atmosphere of the scene. The engraving captures the otter's sleek fur and playful demeanor, highlighting the animal's characteristic features and behavior. The overall composition and detailing suggest that the artwork aims to provide an accurate and lifelike representation of the otter in its habitat.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-08

This image is a black-and-white etching titled "The Otter." It depicts an otter in a natural setting, likely beside a body of water. The otter is standing on a rock and appears to be interacting with a fish that it has caught. The surrounding environment includes tall grass, bushes, and a tree, creating a serene and naturalistic scene. The artist's signature and the publication date, "1790," are noted in the bottom corners of the image, indicating when the artwork was created and published. The detailed line work and shading in the etching give the illustration a textured, intricate quality, emphasizing the otter's fur and the surrounding foliage.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-08

This image is a detailed black-and-white engraving of an otter in a natural setting. The otter is depicted crouched on a large rock by the water's edge, appearing to hold a fish in its paws. The surrounding environment includes tall grasses and reeds on the left side, and a dense, leafy tree on the right side, suggesting a wooded area. The water is shown with reflections and floating debris, adding to the realistic portrayal of the scene. The image is labeled "THE OTTER" at the bottom, and there are additional inscriptions that indicate the artist's name and the date of publication, which is 1798. The overall style is intricate, with fine linework used to create texture and depth.

Text analysis

Amazon

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