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Human Generated Data

Title

The little bird-catcher

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Pieter Willem van Megen, Dutch 1750 - 1785

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, R4418

Human Generated Data

Title

The little bird-catcher

People

Artist: Pieter Willem van Megen, Dutch 1750 - 1785

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

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R4418

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-23

Art 100
Painting 100
Face 98.8
Head 98.8
Photography 98.8
Portrait 98.8
Text 84.1
Archaeology 55.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-02-27

people 99.9
painting 99.5
portrait 99.1
one 98.7
art 98.6
adult 98.2
print 96.7
leader 96.4
administration 94.2
museum 92.8
woman 90.9
illustration 87.7
engraving 87.1
royalty 86.8
man 86.6
picture frame 86.2
no person 81.1
writer 80.9
retro 80.6
exhibition 79.6

Imagga
created on 2019-02-27

money 43.4
currency 41.3
cash 38.5
dollar 35.3
paper 31.5
finance 30.5
bill 29.5
bank 28.8
wealth 27
dollars 26.1
banking 25.8
binding 24.9
business 24.3
financial 23.2
one 23.2
vintage 21.5
savings 21.5
stamp 20.8
close 20.6
hundred 20.4
mail 20.1
envelope 18.8
book jacket 18.8
postmark 18.7
postage 18.7
treasury 18
culture 18
art 17.8
letter 17.4
us 17.4
exchange 17.2
banknote 16.5
finances 16.4
loan 16.3
old 16
rich 15.8
investment 15.6
pay 15.4
museum 14.9
symbol 14.8
depository 14.8
printed 14.8
postal 14.7
jacket 14.6
bills 14.6
brass 14.5
post 14.3
shows 13.8
franklin 13.8
banknotes 13.7
closeup 13.5
economy 13
ancient 13
masterpiece 12.9
religion 12.6
painter 12.1
creation 12.1
memorial 12.1
states 11.6
notes 11.5
fine 11.5
facility 11.1
icon 11.1
wrapping 11.1
note 11
portrait 11
global 11
known 10.9
philately 10.9
circa 10.9
funds 10.8
paintings 10.8
covering 10.7
payment 10.6
painted 10.5
structure 10.3
antique 10.2
church 10.2
product 10
post mail 9.9
zigzag 9.9
fame 9.9
retro 9.8
renaissance 9.8
office 9.7
delivery 9.7
paying 9.7
cutting 9.7
success 9.7
communications 9.6
profit 9.6
united 9.5
unique 9.5
sign 9
history 9
concepts 8.9
stamps 8.9
market 8.9
wages 8.8
debt 8.7
price 8.7
sculpture 8.7
face 8.5
commerce 8.4
number 8.4
representation 7.9
card 7.9
twenty 7.9
president 7.9
black 7.8
artist 7.7
change 7.7
capital 7.6
stock 7.5
mosaic 7.2

Google
created on 2019-02-27

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-27

gallery 96
room 83.3
scene 82.4
picture frame 29.4
painting 23.6
museum 23.6
needlework 19.2
art 10.4
monochrome 4.8
old 2.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-29
Gender Female, 99.6%
Calm 97.6%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.6%
Angry 0.1%
Confused 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%
Happy 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Picture frame
Human face
Clothing
Human eye
Human nose
Human hand

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-27

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-27

a painting of a person 76.1%
a painting of a person 71.1%
a painting of a person in a room 71%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-10

portrait of a boy by person.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a portrait of a young boy with a flower in his hand

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-10

The image appears to be an old print or engraving. It features an individual sitting at a desk or table, engaging in an activity with their hands. The figure is dressed in period clothing that suggests this print may be from the 18th or 19th century, characterized by loose-fitting attire with ruffles at the wrists.

The individual is surrounded by a thick, dark border that simulates a painted portrait's frame, giving the entire image a formal presentation. The bottom part of the print contains text and an emblem, which may indicate that this print was made for a particular institution or for individuals of a certain status. The emblem includes a monogram or symbol within a decorative border, which is typical of personal or institutional crests.

The text below contains the title "LE PETIT OISELEUR" and other, smaller text which is difficult to read due to the image resolution, but it might provide more context about the content or purpose of the print.

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

The image is of a historical artwork depicting a young figure dressed in period clothing, cradling a bird with both hands. The figure is presented within an illustrated frame-like border which enhances a three-dimensional effect. Beneath the illustration, there is text in French and a decorative emblem composed of various elements. The text appears to be a dedication or title, “Le Petit Oiselier,” which translates to “The Little Bird Keeper.” The emblem beneath includes ornate flourishes and symbolic imagery.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical engraving titled "Le Petit Oiselier" (The Little Bird Keeper). The artwork shows a young figure in 18th-century dress holding what appears to be a small bird. The subject is depicted within a decorative frame and rendered in a detailed engraving style typical of the period. Below the portrait is an ornate dedication in French, featuring a coat of arms or heraldic emblem in the center. The dedication appears to be to noble directors of a foundation. The image has a formal, aristocratic quality characteristic of 18th-century portraiture, and the engraving technique creates fine gradations of light and shadow. The overall composition is elegant and carefully balanced, with the subject shown against a dark background that makes the figure stand out prominently.

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

This is a historical engraving titled "Le Petit Oiselier" (The Little Bird Keeper). It shows a young person in 18th century attire, wearing a coat with a cravat, holding what appears to be a small bird in their hands. The portrait is set within a decorative frame and has a dark background. Below the image is an ornate dedication in French text, complete with a heraldic crest or coat of arms in the center. The artwork appears to be a high-quality engraving, characteristic of formal portraiture from that period. The print quality and style suggest this is likely from the 18th century, and it was probably created as a formal commissioned piece for nobility or wealthy patrons, as indicated by the formal dedication text beneath the image.

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

The image depicts an engraved portrait of a young boy. He appears to be a noble or upper-class child based on his fine clothing and pose. The boy has curled hair and is shown sitting at a window, holding something small in his hands, possibly a toy or sweet. The engraving is highly detailed, with shading used to create a sense of depth and texture in the boy's clothing and surroundings. Below the portrait is an inscription in French dedicating the image to a foundation or institution of some kind.

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

The image appears to be a portrait engraving of a young boy or child. The portrait is framed within a decorative border and features a young, curly-haired figure facing the viewer and holding what looks like a small object in their hands. The image has a formal, historical style that suggests it may be from an earlier time period.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a portrait of a young boy, likely from the 18th century, holding a bird. The boy is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt with a high collar and a bow tie, and has curly hair. He is seated in a frame, which is adorned with an intricate design at the bottom. The background of the image is dark, with a lighter shade in the center where the boy is positioned.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be a portrait of a noble or aristocratic child, given the formal attire and the ornate frame. The presence of the bird in the boy's hands adds a sense of innocence and playfulness to the image. The use of French text at the bottom of the image, including the words "LE PETIT" and "OISELIER," further supports the idea that the image is from a European context, possibly from France or another country where French was widely spoken during this time period.

The image appears to be a high-quality engraving or etching, given the level of detail and the texture of the paper. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, suggesting that the image was intended for display in a formal setting, such as a gallery or a private collection.

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

This image is a vintage, sepia-toned print of a young boy holding a bird. The boy has curly hair and is wearing a long-sleeved shirt with a high collar and a neckerchief. He is looking directly at the viewer while holding the bird in his hands.

The print is framed by a thick border, with a smaller inner frame that contains the image of the boy. Below the image, there is text in French that appears to be a description or caption for the print. The text includes the words "LE PETIT OISELIER" and "Dedie aux tres Nobles les Directeurs de la Fondation d'Illustre Dame." There is also a circular emblem or crest at the bottom of the print, which features a stylized design and the number "1777."

Overall, the image suggests that it is a portrait of a young boy who is interested in birds or nature, and the print may have been created as part of a series or collection of images related to this theme.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white portrait of a young boy. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt with a collar and a bow tie. He is holding a bird in his hands. He is looking straight ahead, and his face has a serious expression. The portrait is framed with a decorative border and includes a title and a number at the bottom. The boy is depicted as if he is standing behind a window, with the window frame visible around him.

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

The image depicts a monochromatic portrait of a young boy, likely from the 18th century. The boy is seated and holding a bird in his hands, which is a common motif in portraits of children from that era. The portrait is framed with a decorative border, and there is a small crest or emblem below the image. The portrait is labeled with the name "Le Petit" and the number "6," suggesting it is part of a series. The background of the portrait is plain and unadorned, focusing the viewer's attention on the boy and the bird.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

This is an antique engraving or print, likely from the 18th or early 19th century, based on the style.

Here's a breakdown of what's visible:

Subject:

  • Central Image: The main focus is a young boy, seemingly depicted at a window. He has curly hair and is wearing a jacket or coat with a cravat or scarf tied around his neck. He holds a small bird in his hands. His expression appears contemplative or perhaps a bit serious.

Composition:

  • Window Frame: The boy is framed within a rectangular structure that mimics a window. This creates a sense of depth and draws the viewer's eye to the subject.
  • Overall Arrangement: The print is carefully composed with the image of the boy in the middle and text beneath. The style suggests a classic, formal arrangement.

Text and Decorative Elements:

  • Title: The title of the print is at the top, split between "LE PETIT" (The Little) and "OISELIER" (Bird Catcher/Seller).
  • Dedication: There is a dedication or inscription in French that says "Dedić aux très Nobles les Directeurs de la Fondation l'Illustre Dame" (Dedicated to the very Noble Directors of the Illustrious Dame Foundation) indicating who the print was created for.
  • Further text: The text says "et très Vénérables Seigneurs, établie à la Haye par feue de Renswoude", and the rest of the text is related to who made the print.
  • Coat of Arms/Heraldry: The print includes a decorative emblem, likely a coat of arms or some form of heraldic device. It further reinforces the print's association with nobility or wealth.
  • Artist/Publisher Information: There is a writing in the corner in french, which provides some information of the artist or publisher.

Overall Impression:

The print has a formal, refined, and delicate quality. It suggests a portrait of a young member of the upper class or an idealized portrayal of childhood. It is likely a print made to commemorate, celebrate, or dedicate something. The text is an integral part of the piece, providing context and likely the original purpose.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vintage print or engraving depicting a young boy holding a bird. It's framed within a window-like structure. There's accompanying text and a crest or emblem at the bottom of the image.

Key Details:

  • Subject: A young boy with curly hair looks out from what appears to be a window or a framed space. He is holding a bird gently in his hands.
  • Framing: The boy is framed by what looks like a paneled window or a decorative frame.
  • Style: The art style is reminiscent of earlier engraving or etching techniques, with detailed line work creating the shading and form.
  • Text: There's French text at the bottom, including the phrase "Le Petit Oiselier", which translates to "The Little Bird Man" or "The Little Bird Seller," along with names and other inscriptions.
  • Crest/Emblem: There is a crest-like emblem between the two sections of text, enclosed by a wreath, and topped with a crown.
  • Notes/Price Tag: At the very bottom there appears to be a printed number "no 6" and also a price of "$4.75"

Overall, the image evokes a sense of historical portraiture and likely represents a dedication or tribute related to the foundation mentioned in the text.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is an engraved portrait of a young boy, who appears to be looking directly at the viewer. The boy has curly hair and is dressed in clothing typical of the late 18th or early 19th century, including a cravat and a jacket. He is holding a bird in his hands, possibly a small songbird.

The portrait is framed within a decorative border that mimics the appearance of a window or a niche, giving the impression that the boy is peering out from within. Below the portrait, there is text in French that provides information about the subject. The text reads:

"LE PETIT OISELIER
Dévoué aux très Nobles & très Vénérables Seigneurs, les Directeurs de la Fondation l'Illustre Dame établie à la Haye par feue de Renswoude.

Le sieur ici humble et très obéissant serviteur P.W. Van Meyen, Enseigne à cette maison."

This translates to:

"THE LITTLE BIRDSELLER
Devoted to the very Noble and very Venerable Lords, the Directors of the Foundation of the Illustrious Lady established at The Hague by the late de Renswoude.

The humble and very obedient servant here, P.W. Van Meyen, teaches at this house."

The engraving is detailed and intricate, showcasing the skill of the artist in capturing the likeness and expression of the boy. The overall composition and the text suggest that the image might have been created for a specific purpose, possibly related to the foundation mentioned in the text.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-03

This image is a detailed black and white print or engraving depicting a young boy holding a small bird. The boy has curly hair and is dressed in formal attire, including a jacket and a cravat. The background is dark, which helps to highlight the subject. The image is framed within a decorative border. Below the portrait, there is text in French that appears to be a dedication, and there is also a coat of arms with a crown above it. The text and the coat of arms suggest that this print may have been created for a specific audience or purpose, possibly as a tribute or dedication to certain individuals or an institution. The style of the clothing and the overall composition suggest that this image is from a historical period, likely the 18th or 19th century.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-03

The image is a black-and-white engraving titled "Le Petit Oiselier," which translates to "The Little Bird Keeper." It depicts a young boy with curly hair, dressed in a period-style outfit, including a cravat, holding a small bird in his hands. The boy is looking directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The image is framed within a decorative border. Below the boy’s portrait, there is text in French, dedicating the print to "les Directeurs de la Fondation l'Ilustre Dame." The engraving is signed by P.W. van Megen and dated 1747. The bottom right corner of the print shows a price of $4.75. The style of the engraving and the attire of the boy suggest it is from the 18th century, likely depicting a noble or aristocratic setting.

Text analysis

Amazon

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