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Title

An Old Section of Vitré

Date

19th century

People

Artist: Maxime Lalanne, French 1827 - 1886

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M2235

Human Generated Data

Title

An Old Section of Vitré

People

Artist: Maxime Lalanne, French 1827 - 1886

Date

19th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M2235

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Amazon
created on 2022-02-19

Art 84.3
Building 81.5
Drawing 80.7
Outdoors 78.9
Nature 77.8
Sketch 74.4
Architecture 66.1
Wall 61.4
Wood 60.5
Housing 60.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

art 99.6
vintage 97.9
old 97.3
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retro 96.4
print 96.2
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Imagga
created on 2022-02-19

sketch 72.5
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history 7.2
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Google
created on 2022-02-19

Working animal 86.5
Art 80.6
Rectangle 78.7
Font 78.1
Painting 77.9
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Paper 67.2
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Microsoft
created on 2022-02-19

drawing 99.8
sketch 99.2
text 98
painting 76.7
art 53
child art 51.5

Color Analysis

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Imagga

paintings art 96.9%
nature landscape 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-19

text, engineering drawing 66.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a drawing of a horse drawn carriage drawn in a landscape -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image appears to be an antique etching or drawing depicting a street scene in an old quarter of a city. The scene includes a number of tall, narrow, and slightly leaning buildings closely packed together on either side of a narrow street. The architecture suggests a historical European town with half-timbered structures and rustic charm. There are various signs of life and activity, including streets enriched with detail, such as hanging signs or possibly clothes and some rubble. The artist's name "Adams" is signed on the lower left corner of the image. Additionally, text below the image suggests that this is "Un Vieux Quartier de Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine)," indicating an old quarter in Vitré, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany, France. The overall tone of the image portrays an old, perhaps medieval charm of a historic European town.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-27

The image depicts an etching or a pen-and-ink drawing of a street scene, rendered with a high level of detail and contrasting light and dark shades. There's a central focus on an asymmetric building with a steep gable roof in the middle ground, flanked by similarly styled, yet varied, medieval or historical European structures with timbers visible on their facades—a feature typical of half-timbered architecture (Fachwerk or Tudor style).

The buildings are densely packed along the street with visible windows, doors, and other architectural elements. People and perhaps other figures are faintly sketched into the street scene, contributing to a sense of scale and liveliness within the urban environment. The style of clothing hints at a bygone era, which suggests the scene may depict historical or vintage urban life, or it may be a fantasy or a romanticized representation.

The print lies on a larger sheet of paper, and at the bottom of the image, there seem to be titles or descriptions in various languages, which I can't read due to the resolution. It also appears to be numbered and possibly signed by the creator in the lower corners, though the text is not legible in the provided image. The craftsmanship and attention to detail suggest that the work might be from a skilled artist or engraver, and it could be part of a series representing historical scenes or locations.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a detailed etching or sketch depicting an old European street scene, likely from a historic French town or city. The image shows narrow medieval-style architecture with overhanging upper stories and timber-framed buildings. The buildings have steep roofs and distinctive architectural features typical of medieval construction. Small figures can be seen in the street, giving scale to the tall buildings that line both sides. The perspective draws the viewer's eye down the street to a building at the end. The artistic style appears to be from the 19th century, with fine line work and careful attention to architectural detail and texture. The title at the bottom suggests this is depicting "Un Vieux Quartier" (an old quarter) of a town.

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

The image depicts an old, deteriorating city street or alleyway scene. The buildings on either side appear dilapidated and run-down, with crumbling walls and roofs. There are a few human figures walking in the alley, but they are sketched loosely and not detailed. The overall mood of the drawing is grim and foreboding, showing a sense of urban decay and poverty. The entire scene is rendered in dark, heavy lines using what looks like charcoal or a similar medium on aged, yellowed paper. At the bottom, there is a caption that reads "Un vieux quartier de cité" which translates from French to "An old city district".

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

The image depicts an old street scene in what appears to be a European city. The scene shows a narrow, cobblestone street lined with several multi-story buildings with distinctive architectural features such as gables, chimneys, and ornate facades. The buildings have a weathered, historical appearance, suggesting this is an older, historic district of the city. There are no people visible in the image, but the street appears to be a bustling commercial area with various shops and businesses lining the street. The overall atmosphere of the scene conveys a sense of the past and the charming, quaint character of this older urban environment.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image is a vintage illustration of a street scene, likely from the 19th century. The illustration is in sepia tones and features a narrow street with several buildings on either side. The buildings are multi-story and have steeply pitched roofs. The street is empty, with no people or animals visible.

The illustration is signed by the artist, who is identified as "E. Leblanc." The signature is located in the bottom-right corner of the image. There is also a caption at the bottom of the image that reads, "RUE VIEUX QUARTIER DE RYNE (Haut-Rhin)." This suggests that the illustration depicts a street in the old quarter of Rye, which is a town located in the Haut-Rhin department of France.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the architecture and urban landscape of 19th-century France. It showcases the unique characteristics of the buildings and streets of the time, and offers a sense of nostalgia and historical context.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a street scene, likely from the 19th century. The illustration is rendered in black ink on a beige background, with the title "La Vieille Quartier de Vitre (Ille-et-Vilaine)" written in small text at the bottom.

Key Features:

  • Street Scene: The illustration showcases a narrow street lined with old buildings, some of which appear to be in disrepair. The buildings are depicted in various states of decay, with crumbling walls, broken windows, and overgrown vegetation.
  • Architectural Details: The buildings feature intricate architectural details, such as ornate doorways, balconies, and chimneys. Some of the buildings have steeply pitched roofs, while others have flat or slightly sloping roofs.
  • Figures: Scattered throughout the scene are figures of people going about their daily business. Some are walking down the street, while others are standing in doorways or sitting on benches.
  • Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere of the illustration is one of nostalgia and decay. The use of muted colors and the depiction of worn and weathered buildings evoke a sense of age and neglect.

Artistic Style:

  • Medium: The illustration appears to be created using a combination of pen and ink, with some areas of shading and texture added using a brush.
  • Technique: The artist has employed a range of techniques to create depth and dimensionality in the illustration. These include the use of hatching and cross-hatching to create shading and texture, as well as the application of white highlights to accentuate certain features.

Historical Context:

  • Date: Based on the style and technique used in the illustration, it is likely that it was created in the mid-to-late 19th century.
  • Location: The title of the illustration suggests that it depicts a street scene in the town of Vitre, which is located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany, France.

Overall, the illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse of what life might have been like in a small French town during the 19th century.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white drawing of a street in a city. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are people walking on the street. The buildings have windows and doors, and some of them have awnings. The street appears to be a narrow one, with the buildings on either side almost touching each other. The drawing has a vintage look, with a slightly faded appearance.

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

The image is a drawing of a street scene from the 19th century, possibly from the 1830s. The drawing depicts a narrow street with buildings on either side, with a few people walking on the street. The buildings have a vintage look, with some of them having awnings and windows. The drawing has a watermark with the text "a 3805" in the bottom left corner. The drawing is in black and white and has a vintage look.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a monochrome etching or engraving depicting a street scene in a European town. It has a vintage feel, likely representing an older quarter of a city.

Scene Details:

  • Setting: The scene is set in a narrow street flanked by tall, old buildings. The architecture is reminiscent of medieval or early modern European styles, with gabled roofs, timber framing, and possibly overhanging upper floors.
  • Buildings: The buildings are detailed with crosshatching and varied line weights to create a sense of depth and texture. The buildings have various textures, with some having brick walls and others with exposed wood.
  • Street: The street surface is uneven, likely cobbled or paved with stone. There are a few figures scattered throughout, giving a sense of human activity, which includes pedestrians on the sidewalks.
  • Atmosphere: The style and detail of the etching creates a sense of history and age. It captures a moment in time in this old urban setting.

Text and Markings:

The etching is surrounded by a large off-white border. In the bottom center there is the title “Un Vieux Quartier De Vitre”. In the bottom left is the artists name “Lalanne”. On the bottom right is more text saying "Vieux quartier de Vitre (Ille et Vilaine)"
Also present in the corner are inventory-looking numbers and letters.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white etching depicting a street scene in an old town. The street is narrow and lined with buildings on either side, the buildings are made of wood and have multiple floors, with steep roofs. The buildings are closely packed together, creating a sense of depth and enclosure. In the foreground, people are walking and interacting, adding a sense of life to the scene. The artist's use of line and shading creates a sense of texture and detail. The title of the work, "Un Vieux Quartier de Vitré (Ille et Vilaine)," is written in French at the bottom of the image. The image is mounted on a light-colored paper and has some text around the art piece, as well as the artists name.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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