Human Generated Data

Title

Herring-fishing, Isle of Man

Date

19th century

People

Artist: William James Linton, British 1812 - 1897

Artist after: Edward Duncan, British 1803-1882

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R9755

Human Generated Data

Title

Herring-fishing, Isle of Man

People

Artist: William James Linton, British 1812 - 1897

Artist after: Edward Duncan, British 1803-1882

Date

19th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R9755

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

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Drawing 97.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-02-26

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Imagga
created on 2019-02-26

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Google
created on 2019-02-26

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Sailing 91.4
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Watercraft 84.1
Sailboat 81.8
Mast 81.5
Schooner 79.4
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Microsoft
created on 2019-02-26

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Boat 98.2%

AWS Rekognition

Boat 95.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 77.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 64.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-26

paintings art 100%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a group of sailboats in the water

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-28

This image portrays a historical scene titled "Herring-Fishing, Isle of Man." It is an engraving done by E. Duncan, depicting sailboats engaged in herring fishing in the waters surrounding the Isle of Man. The boats are depicted with large sails billowing in the wind, and several fishermen are visible working on the decks, presumably hauling in nets or handling their catch. The sea is illustrated with numerous birds, likely seagulls, flying above the water, which might indicate the presence of a plentiful supply of fish. The overall scene captures a moment of maritime activity in the 19th century, giving a sense of the labor-intensive and communal nature of traditional fishing practices. The sky is lightly clouded, suggesting a typical day at sea. The image is marked as No. 29 in a series, suggesting it is part of a larger collection of similar works.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-28

This image appears to be a vintage print or lithograph, depicting a maritime scene titled "Herring-Fishing, Isle of Man." The artwork is monochrome, featuring various sailing boats on the water engaged in fishing activities. The sails are filled with wind, and the water is relatively calm, suggesting good weather conditions for fishing. There are several figures visible on the boats, possibly fishermen working with nets or managing their vessels.

The image has a caption at the bottom indicating "No. 20" followed by the title and location. It is noted as being from a drawing by E. Duncan, with the print made by H. Adlard. The sky and sea are rendered with soft, sketch-like shading, providing a sense of movement and depth in the scene. The overall impression is of a peaceful and industrious moment at sea from a bygone era, possibly intended as an illustration for a book or a collection of maritime prints.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a historical engraving titled "Herring-Fishing, Isle of Man." The image shows several sailing boats on choppy waters, likely fishing vessels engaged in herring fishing. The boats have their sails up and appear to be in motion, with multiple vessels visible in the scene. The artwork captures the dynamic nature of the waves and the dramatic sky with clouds. The style is typical of maritime illustrations from what appears to be the 19th century, rendered in black and white with fine detail showing both the vessels and the surrounding seascape. In the background, there appears to be a hint of the coastline. The image effectively conveys the maritime culture and fishing industry that was important to the Isle of Man during this period.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-28

This is a black and white illustration depicting herring fishing boats off the Isle of Man. The image shows several sailing vessels with their sails up, navigating choppy waters. The boats appear to be traditional fishing vessels with large triangular sails, characteristic of the period. The sky shows some cloud cover, and there are small waves visible in the water, suggesting windy conditions typical for fishing operations. The drawing has a dynamic quality, capturing the movement of the boats and the maritime atmosphere. The title at the bottom indicates this is "HERRING-FISHING, ISLE OF MAN" and notes it's "From a Drawing by R. Duncan."

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-28

The image depicts a scene of several sailboats or small fishing vessels in rough waters, likely off the coast of the Isle of Man based on the title. The boats have their sails raised and are tossed about by the choppy waves. The sky is cloudy, adding to the turbulent, stormy atmosphere. It appears to be an engraving or lithograph print executed with detailed linework to capture the movement and energy of the scene.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-28

The image depicts a scene of herring fishing around the Isle of Man. It shows several sailing vessels with large, billowing sails navigating the choppy waters. The ships appear to be traditional fishing boats engaged in the herring fishing industry, which was an important economic activity in that region. The engraved illustration captures the dynamic nature of the maritime scene, with the boats moving across the water against a backdrop of cloudy skies.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-28

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a group of sailboats on the water, with the title "HERRING FISHING. ISLE OF MAN" at the bottom. The illustration is in black and white, with a sepia tone that gives it an aged appearance.

In the foreground, several sailboats are visible, each with its sails raised and crew members on board. The boats appear to be fishing, as they are all facing in the same direction and have nets or lines trailing behind them. In the background, more sailboats can be seen, along with some landmasses or islands in the distance.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and serene scene, with the sailboats gliding smoothly across the water. The illustration style is reminiscent of 19th-century engravings, which were often used to depict scenes of everyday life and industry. The use of a sepia tone adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, evoking a sense of history and tradition.

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

The image depicts a vintage illustration of three sailboats on the water, with the title "HERRING FISHING. ISLE OF MAN" at the bottom.

  • The illustration is in black and white and features three sailboats on the water.
    • The boats are all facing to the right, with their sails full of wind.
    • The boats are all different sizes, with the largest one in the center.
    • The boats are all close together, with the smallest one in the back.
  • The background of the illustration is a light tan color, with some darker shading around the edges.
    • There are also some faint lines and marks on the paper, suggesting that it may have been printed or published at some point.
  • The overall atmosphere of the illustration is one of activity and movement, with the sailboats gliding smoothly across the water.
    • The illustration appears to be a romanticized depiction of herring fishing, with the sailboats and the sea creating a sense of drama and excitement.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and evocative illustration of a traditional fishing scene, with a sense of history and nostalgia.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-28

The image is a black-and-white drawing that depicts a scene of several sailboats in the ocean. The sailboats are sailing in the same direction, and some of them have sails up. The drawing is labeled "HERRING-FISHING. ISLE OF MAN" at the bottom, indicating that it depicts a scene of herring fishing on the Isle of Man. The drawing also includes the text "From a Drawing by E. Deucas" and "From the Black by the Painter," suggesting that it was based on a drawing by E. Deucas and engraved by the painter. The image has a vintage look and appears to be an old drawing or print.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-28

The image is a black-and-white drawing of boats on the sea. The drawing is titled "Herring-Fishing. Isle of Man." There are four boats in the image, with the largest boat in the center. The boat in the center has two sails, and there are people on it. There are two birds flying above the boat in the center. The other three boats are smaller, and they are sailing in the same direction. The sea is calm, with small waves. The sky is cloudy, and there is a small island in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

This is a detailed black and white illustration, seemingly an engraving or woodcut. It depicts a scene of "Herring-Fishing" in the Isle of Man.

  • Subject: The main focus is on several fishing boats on the water. They are sailing, with sails billowing in the wind. Fishermen are visible on the boats, likely working with nets.
  • Composition: The boats are in the foreground and midground, with the water in motion, represented with detailed wavy lines. The horizon with a distant coastline is in the background.
  • Artistic Style: The style is detailed and realistic, typical of illustrative work from the past.
  • Text: There is text at the bottom, which reads "No. 39. HERRING-FISHING. ISLE OF MAN. From a Drawing by E. Duncan". There's also a handwritten note on the right bottom side, "drawn on the block by the painter".
  • Overall Impression: The image has a historical feel, likely from a book or publication. It gives a glimpse into historical fishing practices and life on the water.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

The image is an antique engraving titled "Herring-Fishing, Isle of Man," attributed to a drawing by E. Duncan. The scene depicts several sailboats on a moderately choppy sea, with their sails full. The boats appear to be engaged in fishing activities, as evidenced by a net extending from the side of one of the boats, and a gathering of birds, likely attracted to the fish. In the background, a landmass is visible, presumably the Isle of Man. The sky is depicted with light shading, suggesting a partly cloudy day. The engraving is number 39 in a series, as indicated by the "No. 39." inscription. A handwritten note indicates that the figure was "drawn on the block by the painter". The background of the image is an aged white paper, with some imperfections and staining.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is an engraving titled "Herring-Fishing, Isle of Man," which is labeled as "No. 20." It depicts a maritime scene featuring several sailing vessels engaged in herring fishing activities. The boats have their sails up and are navigating through choppy waters, indicating active fishing. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky, adding a dramatic effect to the illustration. The coastline is visible in the distance, suggesting the proximity to land.

The engraving is based on a drawing by E. Duncan, as noted in the text at the bottom right corner of the image. The phrase "Drawn on the Block by the Painter" indicates that the artist personally transferred the drawing onto the engraving block. The overall style and detailing suggest that it is a historical or vintage illustration, likely from the 19th century.

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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