Human Generated Data

Title

Cook Maid

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Richard Purcell, British 1736 - 1765

Artist after: Gabriel Metsu, Dutch 1629-1667

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R7565

Human Generated Data

Title

Cook Maid

People

Artist: Richard Purcell, British 1736 - 1765

Artist after: Gabriel Metsu, Dutch 1629-1667

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R7565

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-24

Art 100
Painting 100
Wedding 99.2
Face 94
Head 94
Photography 93.1
Portrait 93.1
Fireplace 80.1
Indoors 80.1
Archaeology 57.7
Arch 57.6
Architecture 57.6
Crypt 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-02-27

people 99.7
adult 96.4
art 95.5
one 95
print 91.5
man 90.8
woman 89.1
painting 84.7
portrait 83.1
illustration 82.8
leader 82.4
religion 80.5
sit 78.9
administration 77.7
royalty 77.2
engraving 76.9
wear 75.7
music 73.9
writer 72.3
two 71.3

Imagga
created on 2019-02-27

architecture 40.9
sculpture 33.6
sill 33
old 32.1
ancient 31.1
religion 30.5
building 29.7
history 29.5
art 28.1
memorial 28
window 26.9
monument 26.2
structural member 24.8
arch 24.3
structure 24.2
statue 23.4
church 23.1
historical 22.6
culture 22.2
historic 22
brass 21.5
famous 21.4
stone 21.1
tourism 20.6
antique 19
landmark 19
travel 18.3
city 18.3
support 18.1
religious 17.8
cathedral 14.9
column 14.7
temple 14.5
grave 14.4
decoration 14.3
wall 14.2
facade 13.7
framework 13.6
carving 12.6
holy 12.5
god 12.4
vintage 12.4
exterior 12
marble 11.9
tourist 11.8
device 11.8
medieval 11.5
door 11.4
catholic 10.7
architectural 10.6
spirituality 10.6
detail 10.5
supporting structure 10.4
figure 10.2
palace 9.9
entrance 9.7
spiritual 9.6
attraction 9.6
house 9.4
destination 9.4
design 9
century 8.8
symbol 8.8
museum 8.7
buildings 8.5
tile 8.2
baroque 7.8
heritage 7.7
prayer 7.7
saint 7.7
faith 7.7
capital 7.6
traditional 7.5
ornate 7.3
mosaic 7.2
holiday 7.2
face 7.1

Google
created on 2019-02-27

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-27

sitting 94.2
old 66.2
arch 18.2
art 18.2
museum 17.9
church 14.7
black and white 11.1
monochrome 5.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-29
Gender Female, 100%
Happy 38.6%
Calm 23.6%
Sad 9.5%
Surprised 9.5%
Disgusted 9.1%
Fear 7%
Angry 6.2%
Confused 3.5%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 31
Gender Female

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Bride
Female
Person
Woman

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Picture frame
Human arm
Human eye
Human hand

AWS Rekognition

Adult 99.2%

AWS Rekognition

Bride 99.2%

AWS Rekognition

Female 99.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 85.3%

AWS Rekognition

Woman 99.2%

Clarifai

Clothing 91.7%

Clarifai

Human face 83%

Clarifai

Picture frame 66.9%

Clarifai

Human arm 43.4%

Clarifai

Human eye 42.5%

Clarifai

Human eye 38.8%

Clarifai

Human hand 41.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-27

paintings art 99.1%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a drawing of a young girl with a cat.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a woman in a dress sitting in a chair

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features an intricately detailed black and white illustration of a woman sitting in a window-like niche. She is holding a plate with various food items and is using a skewer to prepare a bird, which hangs nearby. The background appears to be a kitchen scene, complete with a shelf, column, and drapery, adding to the domestic atmosphere. Below the illustration, there is a caption titled "The Cook Maid" with a poetic inscription. The frame of the image is styled to resemble stone, contributing to the overall classic and historical aesthetic.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-10

This image portrays a scene set in what appears to be a stone kitchen with an arched opening. In the foreground, a person in period dress is seated on a bench, holding tongs with which they're skewering a piece of food, possibly meat, onto their plate, which is resting on their lap. To the left, there is a hanging, plucked bird, which is suspended by its feet and is within reach of the person seated. The scene suggests a domestic setting, likely during the 17th or 18th century judging by the style of clothing. At the bottom of the image is ornate text that possibly provides a title or commentary related to the illustration above it. The background features architectural details consistent with that era, including a fireplace mantel with decorative elements. The overall composition of the image suggests a connection to food preparation or a culinary theme.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical engraving titled "The Cook Maid" showing a kitchen scene viewed through a stone archway. The image depicts a woman in 18th-century dress seated at what appears to be a kitchen window or niche. She's wearing a light-colored dress with a fitted bodice and full skirt, and her hair is styled in the fashion of the period. In the scene, she's preparing food, with a plate in front of her and what appears to be a dead rabbit or hare hanging in the background. There are also what look like potatoes or other vegetables in a bowl.

The artwork includes text at the bottom that reads: "In this fair Cook two faculties unite: To love as well as eating to excite." The print is credited to "R. Purcell fecit" and appears to be a mezzotint or similar type of print from the 18th century. The stone archway framing the scene adds depth and dimension to the composition, creating a window-like effect through which we view this domestic scene.

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

This is a historical print titled "The Cook Maid" from the 18th century. The image shows a cook at work in what appears to be a stone-framed kitchen window or alcove. She is dressed in period clothing - a light-colored dress with a fitted bodice and full skirt. She is depicted preparing food, with a plate in front of her and what appears to be a rabbit or hare hanging in the background. There are also some vegetables or produce visible in a bowl. The artwork is rendered in a mezzotint style, creating rich tonal variations in black and white. Below the image is text that reads "The Cook Maid" along with a poetic couplet about cooking. The print includes credits showing it was created by R. Purcell.

The composition is framed by a stone arch, giving the viewer a window-like perspective into this domestic scene. The lighting in the image creates a dramatic effect, highlighting the central figure and her work while the background recedes into shadow. This type of image was common in 18th-century British printmaking, often depicting scenes of daily life and various occupations.

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

The image depicts a woman sitting at a window, preparing a meal. She is wearing a long dress and has her hair pulled back. The woman is slicing food on a plate in front of her, with what appears to be a rabbit or hare hanging next to the window. The scene takes place in an arched stone alcove or niche, suggesting it may be set in a castle or large estate building. Below the image is a caption that reads "The Cook Maid. 'In this fair Cook, two qualities unite; To charm the taste and gratify the sight.' Printed for Bowles & Carver, No. 69 St. Paul's Church Yard, London."

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

The image depicts a woman in period clothing sitting at a table and preparing food. She is framed within an arched stone doorway. The image seems to be an engraved illustration, with a caption below that mentions "The Cook Maid" and some additional text about the image's subject matter. The woman appears to be engaging in a domestic cooking task, though the specifics of the scene are not entirely clear.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a vintage illustration of a woman in a kitchen, titled "The Cook Maid." The woman is seated on a stool, wearing a long dress and apron, with her hair pulled back. She holds a knife in her right hand and a plate of food in her left. Behind her, a large pot hangs from the ceiling, and a bowl of fruit sits on the counter. The background features a stone archway with a curtain, and the overall atmosphere suggests a domestic setting from the 18th century. The illustration is rendered in sepia tones, with intricate details and textures that evoke a sense of nostalgia and historical authenticity.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image depicts a woman in a kitchen, engaged in cooking. She is dressed in 18th-century attire, consisting of a long dress and an apron. The woman is seated at a table, holding a plate with food on it in her left hand and a utensil in her right hand.

To her left, there is a bowl containing what appears to be fruit or vegetables. Behind her, a fireplace is visible, where a piece of meat is hanging from a hook. The background of the image features a stone wall with an arched opening, through which the woman and the fireplace are visible.

At the bottom of the image, there is a caption that reads "The Cook Maid" in elegant script. Below this, additional text is written in cursive, although it is not legible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a scene from everyday life in the 18th century, showcasing a woman's role in cooking and domestic duties.

Amazon Nova

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

The black-and-white image depicts a woman in a dress. She is sitting on a chair and holding a knife in her right hand. She is probably cutting a piece of meat on a plate. A bowl with some fruits is placed on the desk beside her. A piece of meat is hanging from the ceiling, and a curtain is hanging behind her. The image has a watermark with some text at the bottom.

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

The image is a black-and-white etching that depicts a woman seated in an arched window frame. The woman is dressed in a simple yet elegant gown and a shawl, and she holds a plate of food in her lap. She is smiling and appears to be posing for the portrait. In the background, a rabbit is hanging from a hook, and there is a bowl of apples on a table. The image is surrounded by a decorative border with text that reads "The Cook Maid."

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene:

The image is a sepia-toned engraving depicting a woman in a kitchen setting. It's framed within a decorative, arched opening suggesting a window or niche.

The Cook Maid:

  • Central Figure: The focal point is a woman seated in a kitchen. She appears to be the cook.
  • Attire: She is dressed in a period costume, likely from the 18th century, with a simple gown and head covering.
  • Action: She is actively preparing food. In her right hand, she holds a knife and fork, seemingly arranging some cooked items on a plate.
  • Expression: She has a gentle, pleasant expression.

Kitchen Details:

  • Background: Behind the woman is a kitchen interior.
  • Hanging Meat: A dead animal (possibly a rabbit or bird) hangs suspended.
  • Other Food: A bowl of what looks like fruits or vegetables sits nearby, and the plate in the woman's hand has food on it.
  • Fireplace: A classic fireplace is in the background with columns for support.

Framing and Text:

  • Frame: The entire scene is set within an arched opening, giving it the impression of a painting.

  • Text: At the bottom of the image, there is an inscription. It includes the title "The Cook Maid" and a short verse:

    • “In this fair cook two faculties unite;
    • To love as well as eating to excite."

Style and Context:

  • Engraving: The image style indicates an engraving, popular for its detail and ability to capture fine lines.
  • Historical Period: Based on the clothing, setting, and overall style, the engraving likely dates to the 18th century.
  • Theme: The piece celebrates the importance of the cook in a household, implying that cooking is an art of pleasure.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a reproduction of an old engraving titled "The Cook Maid." It depicts a woman seated, likely a cook, preparing a meal. She is dressed in a simple yet elegant garment, with her hair neatly styled, giving off a refined appearance for her station. She holds a plate with some food on it, and appears to be garnishing or preparing a piece of meat or poultry with a fork and knife.

In the background, a fireplace is visible, with a game bird hanging down, presumably part of the ingredients for the meal she's preparing. There's also a bowl of what appear to be fruits or vegetables on the hearth.

The scene is framed by a stone archway, which adds a sense of depth and perspective to the composition. At the bottom of the image, there's a script that includes the title of the work and some verses about the cook, celebrating her culinary skills and perhaps her charm. The phrases "Gab! Metru Pinx." and "R. Purcell, fecit" indicate the artists involved, with one being the painter and the other the engraver. The image provides a glimpse into a domestic scene of the past.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white engraving titled "The Cook Maid." It depicts a woman, presumably a cook or kitchen maid, seated in a kitchen setting. She is dressed in a long dress with a white apron, typical of the period, and is in the process of preparing food.

In her hands, she holds a small bird, possibly a chicken or a quail, which she appears to be seasoning or preparing for cooking. The bird is placed on a plate, and she is using a utensil to handle it.

The background shows a hanging piece of meat, likely a hare or rabbit, and a bowl of fruit or vegetables on a shelf. The setting is framed by a stone archway, giving the impression of a rustic or traditional kitchen.

The text below the image reads:
"The Cook Maid.
In this fair cook two faculties unite;
To love as well as eating to invite.
Printed for & Sold by C. Sheppard & H. Parker opposite Red Lion in Paternoster Row."

This suggests that the image was created as a print for sale, likely in the 18th or early 19th century, given the style of dress and the printing details. The text implies a dual role for the cook maid, emphasizing both her culinary skills and her appeal.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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