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Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

Date

c. 1500

People

Artist: Anonymous France (Paris) 1499, French 15th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7651

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

People

Artist: Anonymous France (Paris) 1499, French 15th century

Date

c. 1500

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7651

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Rug 99.5
Pattern 95.3
Paisley 62.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

vintage 99.5
old 99.4
retro 99.4
antique 98.7
art 98.3
ancient 97.4
design 97.3
paper 97.2
desktop 96.9
texture 96
illustration 95
picture frame 95
pattern 94.9
decoration 94.4
letter 94
scrapbook 91.5
abstract 90.6
collection 89.6
artistic 89.1
sooty 89

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

arabesque 74.3
vintage 46.4
old 46
retro 36.9
stamp 31.9
paper 31.4
grunge 30.7
mail 28.8
texture 28.5
postage 27.6
antique 27.1
frame 25
post 24.8
aged 24.5
postmark 22.7
ancient 22.5
binding 22
doormat 21.4
letter 21.1
postal 20.6
wallet 20.4
collection 19.9
design 18.6
art 18.6
philately 17.8
used 17.3
mat 17.1
brown 16.2
decoration 16
pattern 15.7
case 15.5
wall 15.4
border 15.4
container 15.1
empty 14.6
finance 14.4
floor cover 14.3
tile 14.1
stamps 13.8
blank 13.7
communication 13.5
rusty 13.4
ornate 12.8
money 12.8
parchment 12.5
obsolete 12.5
international 12.4
gold 12.3
text 12.2
floral 11.9
card 11.9
philatelic 11.9
dirty 11.8
decorative 11.7
business 11.6
backdrop 11.6
covering 11.5
textured 11.4
historic 11
currency 10.8
history 10.7
wallpaper 10.7
grungy 10.5
black 10.2
collectible 9.9
collect 9.8
chalkboard 9.8
correspondence 9.8
backgrounds 9.7
concrete 9.6
worn 9.6
ornamental 9.5
ornament 9.5
page 9.3
note 9.2
cash 9.2
close 9.1
envelope 9.1
global 9.1
success 8.9
decor 8.9
colors 8.8
symbol 8.8
united 8.6
book 8.6
document 8.4
dollar 8.4
style 8.2
object 8.1
surface 8
lace 7.9
canceled 7.9
printed 7.9
send 7.8
states 7.7
mark 7.7
culture 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
weathered 7.6
board 7.4
wealth 7.2
world 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Visual arts 80.6
Font 78.3
Art 74
Organism 71.5
Printmaking 70
Illustration 68.1
Pattern 65.7
Calligraphy 60.8
Motif 57.8
Drawing 57.6
Style 51
Rectangle 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 95.2
pattern 94
furniture 90.3
text 89.9
rug 80.2
embroidery 72.5
motif 63.8
art 58.7
snake 50.4
picture frame 13.3
fabric 11.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.5%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a rug 76.1%
close up of a rug 69.7%
a rug on the floor 60.6%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image appears to be a photograph of an old, possibly historical, printed square tile or stamp. The central feature is an ornate, stylistic letter "S" with intricate designs and patterns inside. The "S" nearly fills the entire square and is surrounded by a decorative border that features a dotted design, giving the appearance typical of an engraved piece. The print is in black ink on a slightly discolored or aged background, suggesting it is either a representation of something vintage or it is an actual antique. The distinctive style of the "S" and the decoration around it could suggest that it comes from a specific historical period or was used in a particular context, such as book printing or paper currency.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-04

The image is a square-shaped stamp featuring an ornate and stylized letter "S" in black ink on a light background. The letter "S" has intricate patterns and designs within its curves, and the background of the stamp is filled with a textured, dotted pattern. The edges of the stamp are bordered with a thin black line. The overall design gives it a vintage or antique appearance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-04

This appears to be an old decorative initial letter 'S' in black and white. It's rendered in a woodcut or woodblock print style, with a dotted or stippled background texture. The letter appears to incorporate a serpentine or dragon-like creature within its curves, which was a common decorative element in medieval and Renaissance manuscript illumination and early printed books. The design is contained within a square frame, and the whole image has an aged, vintage appearance with slightly yellowed paper or parchment.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-04

The image shows an ornate letter "S" in a vintage or antique style. The letter is highly decorative, with intricate black linework forming curved patterns and shapes within and around the body of the "S". The edges have a textured, worn appearance suggesting this is an old printing block or engraving. The artwork has an Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts aesthetic typical of decorative typography and illustration from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-04

The image appears to be a woodcut or linocut print depicting several stylized fish or sea creatures within an ornate, geometric border frame. The print has a black and white, high-contrast aesthetic, with the fish and border patterns created through bold, expressive lines and shapes. The overall composition has an artistic, almost abstract quality, suggesting it may be an illustration or decorative element from an older text or manuscript.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of an old, worn-out postage stamp. The stamp's design features a square shape with a black border, which frames a central illustration of a stylized letter "S" in a serif font. The letter is rendered in black and white, with a subtle gradient effect that gives it a sense of depth. The background of the stamp is a light beige color, which provides a neutral contrast to the dark lettering. The overall design of the stamp exudes a sense of nostalgia and history, evoking memories of a bygone era when mail was sent through the postal system. The stamp's condition suggests that it has been handled extensively over time, with visible signs of wear and tear. The edges are slightly frayed, and there are small tears and creases throughout the surface. Despite its age and imperfections, the stamp remains a fascinating artifact that offers a glimpse into the past. In terms of the letter "S" itself, it is depicted in a classic serif font, with bold lines and sharp edges. The letter is surrounded by a decorative border, which adds to the stamp's ornate appearance. The use of black and white ink creates a striking contrast that makes the letter stand out against the beige background. Overall, the image of the old postage stamp is a captivating representation of a bygone era. Its intricate design, worn condition, and nostalgic appeal make it a compelling artifact that invites closer inspection and contemplation.

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

This image presents a close-up view of an aged, square-shaped piece of paper featuring a black ink design. The design is centered within the square and consists of a large, stylized letter "S" with intricate details, including dots and curved lines that resemble a fish or snake. The letter is surrounded by a border of dots and curved lines, which adds to the overall ornate appearance of the design. The paper itself appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging such as yellowing and creasing. The edges of the paper are rough and uneven, suggesting that it may have been cut or torn from a larger sheet. The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the design and the paper. Overall, this image suggests that the paper may be a historical artifact or a piece of artwork created using traditional techniques. The use of black ink and the intricate design elements give the image a sense of elegance and sophistication, while the aged appearance of the paper adds a sense of nostalgia and history.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image depicts a square object with a black border, which appears to be a stamp or a seal. The square is filled with a pattern of small dots or circles, creating a textured background. In the center of the square, there is a stylized letter "S" in white, which stands out against the black background. The letter "S" has a unique design, with curved lines and a decorative flourish at the bottom. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is an artistic representation of a stamp or seal, possibly used for official or decorative purposes.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image depicts a square-shaped object with a white background and a black border. The central focus of the image is a stylized letter "S" that is intricately designed. The letter "S" appears to be made up of a series of interlocking and overlapping shapes, possibly resembling a serpent or a dragon, with a flowing, curvy design. The design is reminiscent of traditional Asian art, possibly Chinese or Japanese, with its intricate and detailed patterns. The letter "S" is surrounded by a pattern of small dots, adding to the overall decorative effect of the image.