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Human Generated Data

Title

The Public Scribe

Date

1783

People

Artist: Carl Gottlieb Guttenberg, German 1743 - 1792?

Artist after: Pierre-Alexandre Wille, French 1748 - 1821

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R12182

Human Generated Data

Title

The Public Scribe

People

Artist: Carl Gottlieb Guttenberg, German 1743 - 1792?

Artist after: Pierre-Alexandre Wille, French 1748 - 1821

Date

1783

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R12182

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-25

Human 99.8
Art 99.1
Home Decor 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

people 100
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art 98.4
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illustration 98
woman 96.6
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man 95.9
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family 95
leader 94.6
three 93.9
home 92.1
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child 91.4
veil 90.7
lithograph 90.3

Imagga
created on 2022-02-25

sketch 76.2
drawing 57.6
representation 48.5
currency 27.8
book jacket 26.7
money 25.5
stamp 23.5
dollar 23.2
vintage 23.2
cash 22.9
old 22.3
newspaper 21.3
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mail 21.1
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paper 20.4
postmark 19.7
art 19.4
bill 19
financial 18.7
letter 18.4
religion 17.9
history 17.9
postage 17.7
ancient 17.3
bank 17
product 17
banking 16.6
culture 16.3
envelope 15.9
wrapping 15.8
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business 14.6
dollars 14.5
wealth 14.4
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religious 10.3
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global 10
museum 9.9
stone 9.8
banknotes 9.8
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profit 9.6
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investment 9.2
close 9.1
tourism 9.1
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circa 8.9
stamps 8.9
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god 8.6
capital 8.6
monument 8.4
masterpiece 7.9
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structure 7.8
notes 7.7
painted 7.6
unique 7.6
city 7.5
facade 7.4
closeup 7.4
aged 7.2
black 7.2
painter 7.1

Google
created on 2022-02-25

Wood 85.7
Art 85.3
Rectangle 78.1
Font 75.9
Visual arts 68.4
Drawing 67.9
Illustration 67.8
Room 65.3
Sitting 64.7
History 63.7
Painting 63.2
Chair 63.1
Paper 61.7
Artwork 59.1
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Vintage clothing 54.6
Printmaking 51.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-25

building 99.1
text 97.9
drawing 90.3
person 87.1
sketch 85.6
old 82.6
clothing 73.2
cartoon 70
book 68
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picture frame 7.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-14
Gender Female, 99.8%
Calm 99.8%
Confused 0.1%
Sad 0%
Disgusted 0%
Angry 0%
Fear 0%
Surprised 0%
Happy 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Picture frame
Clothing
Human face
Table
Footwear
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-25

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

illustration toa week of kindness.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a man and woman sitting at a table

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-27

The image depicts a detailed illustration titled "L'écrivain Public" (The Public Writer). It shows an old-fashioned, rustic scene where a man is sitting at a wooden desk, writing with a quill pen while another person stands nearby, possibly giving dictation or engaging in conversation. The setting includes various household items such as a candle holder, a bucket, a broom, and some hanging laundry or fabric inside a small, simple structure with a thatched roof. The artwork suggests an intimate glimpse into the everyday life and occupation of a public writer in a historical context.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-27

This is an image of an intricate etching or engraving, depicting a scene set inside what appears to be a modestly furnished room from a bygone era. Clothes and linens are hanging to dry above, suggesting that the room may serve a dual purpose or be in a multi-use building. The picture has a caption on the bottom that reads "L'Écrivain Public," which translates to "The Public Writer" from French, indicating that the scene may involve a person who writes letters or documents for others. The style of the furniture, clothing, and room accessories suggest a historical setting, possibly from the 18th or early 19th century. Tucked into the lower corner of the artwork is a sign that also contains the title "L'Écrivain Public," reinforcing the theme of the image. The room has tiled flooring, and a bucket with a mop or broom is visible on the right side, hinting at the everyday tasks associated with the space.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-29

This is a historical engraving titled "L'Ecrivain Public" (The Public Writer). The scene depicts a public scribe or writer at work in what appears to be a modest workspace with a thatched roof. The composition shows two figures - one appears to be the scribe, seated and writing at a small table or desk, while another figure appears to be a client. The scene is characteristic of a time when literacy was not widespread, and professional scribes would provide writing services for those who could not write themselves. The setting appears humble, with various papers or documents visible in the background. The engraving shows fine detail and shading typical of period artwork, with a decorative border frame around the image. The style and subject matter suggest this is likely from the 18th or early 19th century.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-27

This is a historical engraving titled "L'Écrivain Public" (The Public Writer). The scene shows a public scribe or writer in what appears to be a small booth or shop, helping someone compose a letter or document. The setting appears to be from the 18th century, based on the clothing and environment depicted. The scene is illuminated from the left and shows a rustic interior with a thatched roof. There's a writing desk or table, and various tools of the trade can be seen, including what appears to be papers and writing implements. In the background, there are some clothes hanging and household items like a broom and barrel. The engraving has a decorative linear border around it and demonstrates fine detail in its execution. This type of scene represents a common service in historical times when literacy rates were lower, and people needed assistance with writing letters and documents.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-27

The image depicts two 18th century people, a man and a woman, seated at a rustic wooden table inside a simple dwelling or shack. The man, wearing a hat and plain clothing, appears to be writing or marking something on the table. The woman, also plainly dressed with a headscarf, is holding a small object, possibly food, as she looks towards the man.

Various everyday objects and implements can be seen around them on the table and hung on the walls, suggesting a humble abode. Light streams in from a small window behind them. The title "L'Ecrivain Public" indicates the man may be a public writer or scribe providing a service to the woman. The overall scene has an intimate, domestic feel capturing a slice of everyday life from a bygone era.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-27

The image depicts an interior scene of a public tavern or inn. In the foreground, an older man wearing a hat and coat is seated at a table, appearing to be engaged in a transaction or activity with a younger woman who is also seated at the table. The woman is wearing a headscarf and appears to be offering something to the man. The room is dimly lit, with shelves and other furnishings visible in the background. The title of the image, "L'Ecrivain Public," suggests that the scene depicts a public writer or scribe, someone who assists people with writing or official documents.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-27

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a man and woman in an outdoor setting, with the title "L'Ecrivain Public" at the bottom. The man, dressed in 18th-century attire, sits on the left side of the image, while the woman, also in period clothing, stands on the right. They are engaged in a conversation, with the man holding a quill pen and the woman gesturing with her hand.

In the background, there is a wooden structure with a thatched roof, which appears to be a small shop or stall. Various items are scattered throughout the scene, including a broom, a bucket, and a sign that reads "Ecrivain Public." The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling marketplace or street scene from the 18th century.

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

The image depicts a scene from Thomas Carlyle's novel "The French Revolution: A History" (1837), specifically the engraving of "L'Erivain Public" by Gustave Doré. The engraving shows a man and woman in a small, rustic hut, surrounded by various objects and symbols of the French Revolution.

  • The man is seated at a desk, writing on a piece of paper with a quill pen. He wears a tricorn hat, a long coat, and breeches, and has a bag of papers or documents beside him.
  • The woman stands opposite him, holding a pen and looking at the man's writing. She wears a white cap and a long dress, and has a basket of food or other items beside her.
  • The hut is small and simple, with a thatched roof and a wooden door. There are various objects scattered around the room, including a broom, a bucket, and a small table with a candle on it.
  • The background of the engraving is dark and shadowy, with hints of a larger scene beyond the hut. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation and focus, as the man and woman are deeply engaged in their work.

The engraving is a powerful representation of the themes of the French Revolution, including the importance of education, communication, and community. It also highlights the role of women in the Revolution, who played a significant part in the movement despite facing many challenges and obstacles.

Overall, the engraving is a beautiful and thought-provoking work of art that captures the essence of the French Revolution and its enduring legacy.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-27

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a man and a woman in a small room with a slanted roof. The man is seated on a stool, holding a pen and paper, and appears to be writing or drawing. The woman is standing next to him, holding a pen and looking at the man. The room is cluttered with various objects, including a desk, a chair, a broom, and a barrel. The drawing is titled "L'Ecrivain Public" and is surrounded by a decorative border.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-27

The image is a black-and-white drawing titled "L'Ecrivan Public" featuring a man and a woman in a small shop. The man is seated at a desk, holding a pen and paper, and appears to be writing. The woman stands beside him, holding a basket and a broom, possibly indicating her role in the shop. The shop has a rustic, old-fashioned feel, with wooden shelves, a window, and a signboard. The image captures a moment of daily life in a small shop, with the man and woman engaged in their work.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-28

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an etching titled "L'Ecrivain Public." It depicts a man, presumably the public writer, seated at a desk inside a small, rustic structure. The writer is dressed in a coat, breeches, and a tricorne hat. He is writing on a paper with a quill in his right hand and holding a coin in his left.

Standing next to him is a woman in a headscarf and dress. She is counting with her fingers, possibly indicating the cost of the writer's services.

The interior of the structure appears to be a simple workshop or stall. There's a window to the left, and various items like a bucket, broom, and other objects are visible around the scene. There is a sign hanging on the left.

The scene is framed by a decorative border that includes a repetitive pattern of thin lines.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a detailed engraving of a scene, likely from the 18th century, depicting a "Public Writer" (L'Écrivain Public) in his small shop. The style is meticulous, with fine linework conveying texture and shading.

Scene Breakdown:

  • The Public Writer: A man is seated at a small wooden desk. He wears a hat and a waistcoat. He appears to be examining a coin while writing or calculating. He could be a scribe or a notary public, perhaps assisting with financial transactions.
  • The Shop's Interior: The shop is humble. Behind the writer, a woman is standing. She gestures with her hands. She wears a bonnet and a simple outfit.
  • Shop Details: The space has an open storefront. Visible are a few tools. A broom stands against the window frame. On the walls are posters advertising the shop's services.
  • Setting: The style suggests a period setting, perhaps a village or a small town. The environment is somewhat cramped.

Composition and Aesthetics:

The composition is framed. The engraving style creates a feeling of careful observation. It is a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people and their daily routines. The overall impression is one of historical realism.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical scene, likely from the 18th century, titled "L'Ecrivain Public," which translates to "The Public Writer." The scene appears to be set in a small, rustic workspace or stall.

In the image, there are two individuals: a man and a woman. The man, dressed in period clothing including a coat, breeches, and a tricorn hat, is seated at a desk. He is engaged in writing, holding a quill pen in his hand and looking at a document. The woman, also dressed in period attire with a headscarf and an apron, is standing behind the desk. She is holding a quill pen as well and seems to be in conversation with the man, possibly dictating or discussing the contents of the document.

The workspace is modest and cluttered. There are various items on and around the desk, including papers, a bottle, and a small bag hanging on the wall with the words "Secret pour le Public" (Secret for the Public) written on it. The walls are made of wood, and there is a thatched roof overhead. A broom is leaning against the wall, and a bucket is placed on the floor, indicating the practical and functional nature of the space.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a scene from everyday life, capturing the role of a public writer who would assist illiterate or semi-literate individuals with their correspondence and legal documents.

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