Human Generated Data

Title

Sihlwald, Home of Salomon Gessner

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Johann Heinrich Meyer, German 1755 - 1829?

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R8487

Human Generated Data

Title

Sihlwald, Home of Salomon Gessner

People

Artist: Johann Heinrich Meyer, German 1755 - 1829?

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R8487

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-10

Outdoors 80.8
Art 77.3
Drawing 77.3
Nature 76.2
Countryside 74.5
Building 73.2
Sketch 61.5
Rural 58.7
Hut 58.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-10

print 99.8
engraving 98.9
home 98.9
house 98.7
people 98.5
farmhouse 98.3
illustration 98
vintage 97.5
art 96.9
old 96.6
building 95.1
antique 94.8
no person 94.1
bungalow 93.4
vehicle 91.9
lithograph 91.6
military 91.2
group 91.2
etching 91.2
railway 90.1

Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

jigsaw puzzle 100
puzzle 100
game 100
grunge 40.9
old 37.7
texture 32.7
vintage 28.1
antique 25.1
pattern 24.6
ancient 21.6
retro 20.5
aged 19.9
wallpaper 19.2
rough 19.2
weathered 19
dirty 19
wall 18.3
frame 18.3
grungy 18
art 16.9
textured 16.7
architecture 16.4
surface 15.9
paper 15.7
travel 15.5
brown 15.5
stained 15.4
color 15
design 14.6
worn 14.3
landscape 14.1
building 13.5
rustic 13.4
aging 13.4
city 13.3
paint 12.7
history 12.5
space 12.4
rusty 12.4
rust 11.6
yellow 11.3
empty 11.2
style 11.1
landmark 10.8
torn 10.6
stain 10.6
damaged 10.5
construction 10.3
grain 10.2
stone 10.1
effect 10
border 10
material 9.8
map 9.7
structure 9.6
forest 9.6
artistic 9.6
canvas 9.5
snow 9.3
historic 9.2
backdrop 9.1
painting 9
water 8.7
obsolete 8.6
north 8.6
winter 8.5
brick 8.5
town 8.4
global 8.2
digital 8.1
light 8
trees 8
urban 7.9
drawing 7.8
sea 7.8
black 7.8
blank 7.7
geography 7.7
tree 7.7
sky 7.7
buildings 7.6
outdoors 7.5
graphic 7.3
metal 7.2
season 7

Google
created on 2019-08-10

Illustration 73.8
Tree 68.7
House 68.3
Paper product 65.2
Plantation 62.6
Art 62.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

text 99
drawing 96.7
tree 87.3
house 85.7
painting 85.4
sketch 84.7

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-12

This is a black and white image that appears to be an etching or engraving. It depicts a pastoral scene with two main buildings. On the left, there's a two-story house with visible windows and a pitched roof, partially framed by trees. A bridge in the forefront crosses a small body of water like a stream, leading to the house. On the right side of the image, there's a long, single-story building that might serve as a barn or an additional living space. This building is also surrounded by vegetation.

The natural setting includes numerous trees, which give the appearance of a forest or densely wooded area. The artwork captures a range of textures, from the ripples on the water to the foliage on the trees, showcasing an attention to detail. The sky has some cloud detailing, indicating a technique to suggest weather and time of day. There are some inscriptions in the image; however, the text is not fully legible from the resolution provided, but appears to be in German, suggesting a location or the artist's origin. There is also a numerical "1" in the upper right corner, possibly indicating this image is part of a series or a book. Below the image to the left, there's a signature or inscription that reads "I.K. MJler deL P. MAE." which likely denotes the artist or printmaker involved in creating the piece. Due to the style and medium, this piece likely dates from a previous century, potentially as far back as the 17th to 19th centuries.

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

This image appears to be an intricate and detailed black and white engraving, portraying a serene countryside scene. At the center of the image, there is a large, three-story stone house with a steeply pitched roof, possibly a watermill, given its proximity to a river. The house is set within a lush forested landscape, with tall trees surrounding it, indicating an idyllic, possibly European, rural setting.

In front of the house, there is a wooden bridge with railings crossing a wide river, which flows smoothly beneath it. Across the bridge to the right, there is another long building with a thatched roof, which could be a barn or an agricultural building.

The foreground is dotted with plants and bushes, and on the left side, near the edge of the river, two figures are depicted. One appears to be sitting, while another is sprawled on the ground, possibly engaged in leisure activities like fishing or resting. The background illustrates dense forest and hills, contributing to the peaceful and secluded atmosphere of the scene.

Above the illustration, there is a handwritten German caption, "Hirhwald, wo Salomo Gesner wohnte" indicating a specific place, presumably where someone named Salomo Gesner once lived. The skilled line work and shading bring depth and texture to the artwork, giving it a classical, 19th-century feel.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a detailed etching or engraving showing a rustic countryside scene. The main focus is a two-story house or cottage with a wooden bridge crossing a stream or small river in the foreground. The house appears to be of traditional construction with multiple windows. In the background, there's a forest of pine trees on a hillside, and another building or barn can be seen to the right. The scene is framed by large deciduous trees on both sides. The artistic style uses fine line work typical of etchings from what appears to be the 18th or 19th century. There's text in German at the top of the image, and the overall composition creates a peaceful, pastoral atmosphere. The detail in the vegetation and textures of the buildings shows skilled craftsmanship in the engraving technique.

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

The image depicts a detailed drawing or etching of a rural landscape, likely from the 19th century based on the style and subject matter. In the foreground, there is a rustic wooden bridge spanning a stream or small river, with several people crossing it or standing nearby. The bridge leads to a cluster of buildings, possibly a mill or farmstead, with additional outbuildings visible.

The landscape is heavily forested, with numerous trees framing the scene and providing a sense of enclosure. In the background, there appear to be some hills or mountains beneath a partly cloudy sky.

The entire drawing is rendered in fine, precise linework that gives a strong sense of texture and detail to the various landscape elements like the foliage, wooden structures, and rushing water. The composition draws the viewer's eye from the foreground bridge back into the wooded hamlet, creating a feeling of depth and a glimpse into a pastoral, bygone era.

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

The image depicts a rural mountainous landscape with a traditional German-style wooden house and surrounding buildings. There is a small bridge or walkway leading up to the house, and the scene is framed by trees and forests in the background. The image has an old, etched or engraved style, suggesting it may be an early print or illustration.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image depicts a serene landscape with a large house situated on the left side of the painting. The house is surrounded by trees and features a bridge leading to it. In the background, a dense forest is visible, with a few animals grazing in the field. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness, with the soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creating a sense of calmness. The image appears to be a landscape painting, possibly created in the 19th century, given the style and technique used.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

This image is a black-and-white drawing of a rural scene, featuring a house, a bridge, and a barn. The house is situated on the left side of the image, with a sloping roof and multiple windows. A bridge spans a body of water in front of the house, leading to a barn on the right side of the image. The background of the image features trees and a cloudy sky.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and serene rural setting, with the house, bridge, and barn creating a sense of tranquility. The use of black and white tones adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, evoking a sense of simplicity and charm.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a serene rural landscape. It depicts a peaceful scene with a wooden bridge spanning a small stream. The bridge is made of planks and has a railing. On the left side of the bridge, there is a house with a gabled roof and several windows. The house is surrounded by lush greenery, including trees and bushes. On the right side of the bridge, there is another building, possibly a barn or a shed, with a flat roof and a few windows. The background features a dense forest with tall trees, suggesting a rural or forested area. The sky above is clear, with no visible clouds, indicating fair weather. The overall atmosphere of the image is calm and tranquil, evoking a sense of rural life and natural beauty.

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

The image is an old black-and-white drawing of a house with a bridge over a river. The house is located in the middle of a forest with trees and plants. The bridge has a wooden structure and is connected to the house. There are also other houses in the distance, and some people are walking on the bridge. The drawing has a watermark in the bottom left corner.

Text analysis

Amazon

wohnte.
Gessner
Sihlwald.wo Soloms Gessner wohnte.
Soloms
Sihlwald.wo
Mofer
e

Google

Sihlwatd,ro Jalomo Gessner wohnte. Mat.
Sihlwatd,ro
Jalomo
Gessner
wohnte.
Mat.