Human Generated Data

Title

Initial O

Date

15th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1499,

Artist: Anonymous Germany, German

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5878

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial O

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1499,

Artist: Anonymous Germany, German

Date

15th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5878

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-03

Rug 99.9
Pattern 86.3
Art 83.7
Floral Design 82.2
Graphics 82.2
Tapestry 72.9
Ornament 72.9
Text 60.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-03

decoration 99.9
pattern 99.8
art 99.5
retro 99.4
texture 99
antique 99
ornate 98.9
design 98.7
vintage 98.4
style 97.6
margin 97.6
floral 97.4
abstract 96.1
illustration 96.1
picture frame 96.1
desktop 94.9
old 94.8
craft 93.9
classic 93.7
flower 92.8

Imagga
created on 2019-11-03

arabesque 100
old 43.3
antique 40.2
pattern 37.7
texture 37.6
vintage 37.3
art 34.5
design 34.4
decoration 33.4
ancient 31.2
retro 31.2
floral 27.3
ornament 26.8
traditional 25
grunge 24.7
frame 24.2
ornate 23.8
ornamental 23.8
style 23
wall 22.3
wallpaper 21.5
tile 20.9
decor 20.4
decorative 20.1
paper 19.6
detail 16.9
east 16.8
culture 16.3
architecture 15.6
religion 15.3
fabric 14.6
mosaic 14.5
seamless 14.3
binding 14.3
scroll 13.4
backdrop 13.2
gold 13.2
tiled 12.7
aged 12.7
parchment 12.5
craft 12.4
oriental 12.3
orient 11.8
silk 11.6
carving 11.5
obsolete 11.5
textile 11.4
blank 11.2
brown 11.1
elegance 10.9
dirty 10.9
history 10.7
interior 10.6
middle 10.6
textured 10.5
building 10.3
stamp 10.3
flower 10
border 10
painting 9.9
mosque 9.8
carved 9.8
eastern 9.7
entrance 9.7
rustic 9.6
shape 9.6
door 9.5
graphic 9.5
golden 9.5
geometric 9.5
religious 9.4
classic 9.3
swirl 9.2
wood 9.2
close 9.1
element 9.1
collection 9
postage 8.9
repeating 8.9
surface 8.8
gate 8.8
geometry 8.7
card 8.6
empty 8.6
post 8.6
rusty 8.6
old fashioned 8.6
material 8.1
indoors 7.9
renaissance 7.9
damask 7.8
leaf 7.8
tiles 7.8
travel 7.8
drawing 7.8
mail 7.7
handicraft 7.6
grungy 7.6
document 7.4
foliage 7.4
historic 7.3
metal 7.3
wooden 7

Google
created on 2019-11-03

Art 79.3
Visual arts 77.4
Motif 63.6
Ornament 63
Pattern 61.9
Rug 58.3
Picture frame 52.9
Rectangle 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-03

drawing 91.2
motif 89.1
text 84.1
pattern 78.3
art 78.3
rug 54.2
book 50.5
fabric 13.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 27-43
Gender Female, 54.1%
Disgusted 0.2%
Calm 72.3%
Angry 8%
Fear 6.7%
Confused 0.3%
Sad 11%
Happy 0.6%
Surprised 0.9%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.9%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-03

a close up of a rug 69.3%
close up of a rug 62.4%
a large rug 53.6%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-01

The image depicts an ornamental letter "C" in a square frame. The letter is elaborately designed with intricate floral and leafy patterns, intertwining around and within the letter, creating a complex and decorative effect. The background of the letter is textured with a dark ink, providing a stark contrast to the lighter, more detailed carvings of the foliage and scrollwork. The overall style of the design suggests a historical or classical influence, possibly reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or antique book illustrations. The borders of the square frame are adorned with similar decorative motifs, enhancing the ornate and embellished appearance of the entire image.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

The image displays an intricate decorative design which is quite symmetrical and features acanthus-like motifs that are common in classical and neoclassical art. The design is contained within a square border and is likely printed or etched in black ink on a lighter background, giving it a distinct contrast. It appears to be a letter or an initial due to its elaborate ornamentation that could have been used in historical manuscripts or for typographic purposes. The style suggests it is possibly an illustrated capital letter often found at the beginning of a chapter or paragraph in older books.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-01

This appears to be a decorative letter "C" in an ornate medieval or Renaissance style. The letter is created with intricate floral and vine-like patterns, featuring curling tendrils and leaf motifs that fill both the letter form and the surrounding square frame. The design is executed in a woodcut or woodblock print style, with black ink on a light background. The overall composition is contained within a square border, and the decorative elements create a beautiful balance between positive and negative space. This type of ornamental initial letter, also known as an illuminated letter, was commonly used in manuscripts and early printed books to begin chapters or important passages.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-01

The image shows an ornate square decorative tile or panel. The design consists of intricate curved and intertwined foliage patterns, creating an elaborate symmetrical composition. The foliage motifs have thin, spiraling tendrils and leaf-like shapes. The design is rendered in a light color, likely off-white or beige, against a darker background that appears to be brown or black. The overall style evokes medieval or Renaissance decorative arts with its dense, organic patterning contained within a bordered square format. The tile has an aged, textured appearance suggesting it may be an antique or replica of a historical decorative element.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-01

The image appears to be a decorative black and white engraved or woodcut design. It depicts an intricate, symmetrical pattern of curling, interlocking shapes and designs, resembling a stylized floral or foliate motif. The overall composition has a sense of balance and organic flow, creating a visually captivating and ornate design.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image depicts a vintage, ornate design featuring a central flower surrounded by leaves and vines. The design is set within a rectangular border, with the flower positioned at the center. The flower has six petals, each with a pointed tip, and is surrounded by curved leaves and vines that extend outward from the flower's center. The design is rendered in a light beige color on a dark gray background, creating a striking contrast. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the intricate details and symmetrical composition evoking a sense of refinement and luxury.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image presents a square, black-and-white design with a floral pattern at its center. The design is set against a white background and features a black border around the edges. At the heart of the design is a stylized flower or plant motif, comprising curved lines and shapes that evoke leaves and stems. This central element is surrounded by additional curved lines and shapes, which appear to be vines or tendrils. The overall effect is one of intricate, organic detail. The design itself is rendered in a style reminiscent of traditional woodcuts or engravings, with visible texture and grain suggesting a handmade or printed origin. The use of black and white creates a striking contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the central motif and emphasizing its intricate details. Overall, the image appears to be a decorative element or design motif, possibly intended for use in a larger composition or as a standalone piece of art. Its intricate details and traditional aesthetic suggest a connection to historical or cultural contexts, although without further information, it is difficult to pinpoint a specific origin or meaning.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-01

The image depicts a square-shaped frame with an intricate design in the center. The frame is made of a dark brown material, while the design inside is white. The design features a series of intricate patterns, including a series of small, circular shapes, as well as a series of curved lines that form a spiral pattern. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the intricate design adding a touch of artistry to the frame.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-01

The image shows a decorative woodcut print featuring a stylized letter "G" in a square frame. The letter "G" is intricately designed with swirling, floral patterns and vines that intertwine and spiral around it. The design is symmetrical, with the letter "G" occupying the center of the square, surrounded by elaborate decorations that fill the entire frame. The patterns are reminiscent of Gothic or Renaissance styles, characterized by their ornate and detailed nature. The overall appearance is that of a decorative initial, possibly used in an illuminated manuscript or a printed book from a historical period.