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Human Generated Data

Title

Pleasures of a Sketching Tour

Date

19th century

People

Artist: Arnz & Co., Düsseldorf, German 19th century

Artist after: Benjamin Vautier the elder, German 1829 - 1898

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R1087NA

Human Generated Data

Title

Pleasures of a Sketching Tour

People

Artist: Arnz & Co., Düsseldorf, German 19th century

Artist after: Benjamin Vautier the elder, German 1829 - 1898

Date

19th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R1087NA

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-09

Human 99
Art 97

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-09

art 98.7
painting 98.6
illustration 98.1
picture frame 97.4
people 96.7
museum 96.3
exhibition 93.3
retro 93.1
woman 91.5
portrait 90.5
man 89.6
vintage 89.2
veil 88.2
decoration 88
card 86.7
print 86.1
old 86
desktop 85.9
adult 84.3
image 84.3

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

insulating material 51.4
building material 38.5
envelope 36.7
web site 36.6
vintage 34.7
stamp 31.1
mail 29.7
letter 28.4
old 27.9
postage 27.5
postmark 26.6
postal 22.6
retro 22.1
paper 22
currency 20.6
money 20.4
post 19.1
global 18.2
art 17.9
printed 17.7
cash 16.5
philately 15.8
symbol 15.5
bank 15.2
bill 15.2
unique 15.2
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aged 14.5
communications 14.4
design 14.2
antique 13.8
circa 13.8
stamps 13.8
banking 13.8
cutting 13.5
business 13.4
book jacket 13.2
ancient 13
card 12.8
one 12.7
finance 12.7
banknote 12.6
office 12.1
black 12
culture 12
collection 11.7
close 11.4
museum 11.1
note 11
masterpiece 10.9
renaissance 10.8
paintings 10.8
financial 10.7
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jacket 10.3
frame 10.2
church 10.2
message 10
post mail 9.9
zigzag 9.9
wealth 9.9
fame 9.9
known 9.9
painter 9.8
sign 9.8
delivery 9.7
international 9.6
fine 9.5
icon 9.5
man 9.4
savings 9.3
dollar 9.3
investment 9.2
paint 9.1
letters 8.7
grunge 8.5
texture 8.3
object 8.1
history 8.1
wrapping 7.8
hundred 7.7
states 7.7
dollars 7.7
china 7.7
exchange 7.6
decoration 7.6
hobby 7.6
religion 7.2

Google
created on 2019-08-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-09

room 99.6
scene 99.4
gallery 99.1
wall 98.2
drawing 97.1
indoor 96.1
person 94.5
clothing 94.1
text 88.7
woman 85.3
sketch 78.9
painting 77

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 34-50
Gender Female, 50%
Disgusted 49.5%
Confused 49.5%
Angry 49.6%
Happy 49.6%
Sad 49.6%
Surprised 49.6%
Fear 49.6%
Calm 50%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 99%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

paintings art 99.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-09

a painting hanging on a wall 79.9%
a painting in a frame hanging on a wall 75.1%
a painting on the wall 75%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-26

a photograph of a painting of a man and a woman in a dress

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-11

The image shows a color print depicting a scene from a past era, likely from the 17th or 18th century considering the attire of the figures. In the foreground, to the left, there is a violinist playing his instrument, accompanied by a young boy holding what seems to be a sheet of music. Standing in front of them is a woman, who is engaging with the musicians, holding a basket on her arm.

To the right, there are two women talking to each other; one appears to be listening while the other is gesturing with her hand, possibly narrating a story or explaining something. The woman who is speaking has a shawl wrapped around her shoulders, and both are wearing traditional, period-specific clothing.

In the background, there is a group of people who appear to be going about their daily activities, some entering a building which looks like a church, given its architecture; there's a pointed arch door and a cross visible at the top of the structure.

The overall scene suggests a community or village setting, with social interactions and everyday life being depicted. The print is well preserved, with a wide white margin and a caption below. There's text under the image indicating the artist's name and potentially the title of the work, but it is not completely legible in this image. The bottom left corner of the margin includes additional text about recording and publication details.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-11

The image appears to be a vintage illustration depicting a lively street scene. At the center, a group of people, possibly villagers, are gathered around a woman who appears to be telling a story or entertaining them in some way. A man who looks like a performer is gesturing animatedly, possibly to draw attention or emphasize a point. The villagers, including both adults and children, are attentively listening and watching. The setting seems to be in a quaint village alley or square, with cobblestone paths and rustic buildings.

The illustration is framed within a sepia-toned border, and the overall color palette of the image is quite earthy and muted, which adds to its antique feel. The clothing of the characters suggests that the scene is set in a bygone era, likely in the 18th or 19th century, with women in dresses and aprons, and men in hats and breeches.

There is also some text below the illustration within the border, though it is hard to make out clearly from the image. It possibly credits the artist, B. Vautier, and gives information about the engraving. The illustration exudes a charming, historical atmosphere, capturing a moment of communal entertainment and interaction.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-11

This is a watercolor print showing a street scene, likely from the 19th century. The artwork is by B. Vautier and was executed by Arnz & Comp. in Düsseldorf and published by Weik & Wieck in Philadelphia.

The scene depicts a street musician or performer with what appears to be a hurdy-gurdy or similar musical instrument, surrounded by onlookers including children and adults in traditional European peasant clothing of the period. The setting appears to be a village or town, with buildings visible in the background. The overall tone of the image is warm and muted, with gentle watercolor hues creating a nostalgic atmosphere.

The composition shows the typical genre scene style popular in the 19th century, capturing everyday life and social interactions of common people. The gathering of figures around the musician suggests a moment of shared entertainment and community life typical of the era.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-11

This image depicts a vintage print or engraving titled "Le Charlatan" (The Charlatan). It shows a crowded outdoor scene in what appears to be a village or town square. At the center, a man in colorful clothing is standing on a raised platform, surrounded by a group of onlookers. Based on the title, this central figure seems to be a charlatan or quack doctor promoting some kind of medicine or remedy to the gathered crowd.

The print has a sketched, hand-drawn quality typical of 19th century illustrations. The scene is rendered in shades of sepia and gray, giving it an aged and antique appearance. Some architectural details of buildings can be seen in the background.

Overall, the image captures a lively street scene from a bygone era, with the charlatan taking center stage amidst the hubbub of the curious villagers. It provides a glimpse into the social dynamics and entertainment of the time period.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-11

The image depicts a lively scene from what appears to be a village or town square. There are several people gathered around, some interacting with each other and others observing the activity. The central figures seem to be engaged in some sort of performance or entertainment, with one person playing an instrument and others gathered around watching. The overall atmosphere suggests a festive or celebratory event taking place in the town.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This is a historical print or illustration by B. Vautier, showing a lively street scene. The artwork appears to be a watercolor or similar medium, depicting a group of people gathered in what seems to be a village or town setting. The figures are dressed in what appears to be 19th-century clothing, with some wearing hats and traditional dress of the period. The scene has a festive or social atmosphere, with people appearing to interact and gather together. The image is presented within a golden border frame on a white page, and includes publication information at the bottom indicating it was "Executed by Aver & Comp. Dusseldorf" and "Published by Weik & Wieck, Philadelphia." The overall style is characteristic of 19th-century genre scene illustration, with soft colors and detailed figure work.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a group of people in a village setting, surrounded by a gold border. The illustration is titled "B. VAUTIER" and features a diverse group of individuals, including children and adults, engaged in various activities such as playing, working, and interacting with one another.

In the foreground, a woman in a long dress and apron is shown holding a basket, while a man in a hat and coat stands nearby, possibly engaged in conversation with her. A child in a pink dress and hat is also present, adding to the lively atmosphere of the scene.

The background of the illustration features a village setting with buildings and trees, providing context for the scene. The overall mood of the image is one of warmth and community, capturing a moment in time when people came together to socialize and enjoy each other's company.

The illustration is likely a work of art created by Benjamin Vautier, a French artist known for his detailed and expressive depictions of everyday life. The image has been preserved and presented in a way that showcases its beauty and historical significance, making it a valuable addition to any collection of vintage illustrations.

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

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a group of people gathered around a man playing a musical instrument. The scene is set in front of a building, with the artist's name "R. Vautier" written above the illustration.

Key Elements:

  • A group of people, including children and adults, are gathered around a man playing a musical instrument.
  • The man is seated on a chair, holding the instrument and playing it.
  • The people surrounding him appear to be listening intently to the music.
  • In the background, there is a building with a pointed roof and a chimney.
  • The illustration is framed by a thin gold border, with the artist's name written above it in small letters.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of community and joy, as the people gather around the musician to enjoy his performance. The vintage style of the illustration adds a touch of nostalgia and charm to the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-11

The image shows a drawing of a group of people in a street, with a building on the left side and a tree on the right side. Some of the people are standing and sitting, while others are walking. Some of them are wearing hats, and some are wearing shoes. The drawing is framed by a golden border, and the words "B. VAUTHER" are written on top of the frame.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-11

The image is an old drawing, possibly a painting, with a golden frame. The drawing depicts a group of people, possibly a family, standing in front of a building. The people are dressed in traditional clothing, with some wearing hats. The man in the middle is holding a stick and appears to be talking to the woman on his right. The drawing has a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "Benjamin Vautier (1819-1898)" and "Published by Walk & Wick, Philadelphia."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a print of a painting by B. Vautier, titled "Souvenir of a Sketching Journey." It is set in a village street, with a group of people gathered around an artist who is seated on a small stool, sketching.

In the center, the artist, seen from the back, is wearing a dark hat and coat. He is focused on his work, with his sketchbook open in front of him. A woman stands to his right, wearing a colorful dress with a dark blue skirt and a red shawl over her shoulders. A man in a vest and cap stands behind her, looking on.

To the left of the artist, a small child in a pink coat and hat stands, looking curious. Behind the child, a woman leans in to get a better view of the artist's work. In the background, a crowd of children are running and playing near a building with an arched doorway.

The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, including a tall building with a pointed roof. The sky is overcast, and the light is soft. The print is framed by a double gold border, with the artist's name at the top and publication information at the bottom.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a print, likely a lithograph or engraving, presented with a pale matte and a gold border. It's a scene depicting a gathering of people in what appears to be a European village setting.

Scene Description:

  • Central Focus: A man seated on a folding stool, possibly playing a stringed instrument, is the focal point. He is surrounded by a group of onlookers, including both adults and children.
  • People: The figures are dressed in traditional attire, suggesting a historical or folk theme. There are women in long skirts and head coverings, men in vests and caps, and children in warm clothing. The expressions of the figures seem to convey curiosity and interest in the musician.
  • Setting: The scene takes place outdoors, perhaps in a village square or street. Buildings with steeply pitched roofs are visible in the background, indicating the style of architecture.
  • Atmosphere: The overall mood is lively and social. There's a sense of community and shared experience.
  • Details: In the background, a group of children is running. A makeshift umbrella is positioned to provide shade for the musician.

Technical Aspects:

  • Style: The artwork has a detailed, illustrative style with a focus on capturing the textures of clothing and the expressions of the figures.
  • Colors: The print uses subtle, muted colors, including blues, browns, greens, and hints of reds. This contributes to the period feel of the image.

Textual Elements:

  • The upper margin shows the name "R. VAUTIER".
  • The lower margin has text indicating the engraving was made by "Arna & Comp., Dusseldorf".
  • Also in the bottom are publishers "Weik & Winch, Philadelphia"
  • The lower left is "Benjamin Vautier (1809-1898) RIDSTHA".

In essence, the image is a charming, detailed depiction of a slice of life in a historical setting, likely intended to evoke nostalgia or celebrate folk traditions.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a vintage illustration by R. Vautier. It depicts a scene from what appears to be a rural or small-town setting, possibly from the 19th century. The illustration shows a group of people gathered in front of a building, which looks like it might be a church or a similar structure. The people are dressed in period clothing, suggesting a historical context.

In the foreground, there are several individuals, including a woman holding a child, a man with a cane, and another man carrying a large bundle on his back. The people are engaged in various activities, some appearing to be conversing or assisting each other. The background shows more people and buildings, adding depth to the scene.

The illustration is framed by a border, and there is text at the bottom indicating that it was engraved by Annin & Comp. Dusseldorf and published by Weik & Wagn, Philadelphia. The overall tone of the image is nostalgic and provides a glimpse into everyday life from a bygone era.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

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Plilodelphis
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Weil
Desseldae

Google

B, VAUTIER Exerted by As & Comp. Desseldoel Publibed by Weik &Wieck, Piledelphis Benjamin Vaer (Sa-1893) Ro8TA
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