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Human Generated Data

Title

Initial A

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous France (Lyons) 1599, French 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1299

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial A

People

Artist: Anonymous France (Lyons) 1599, French 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1299

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Art 91.3
Drawing 80.4
Doodle 76.8
Pattern 57.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

old 99.6
vintage 99.6
retro 99.5
antique 99.5
art 99.4
ancient 99.3
collection 99.3
symbol 98.9
print 97.7
painting 97.4
letter 97.3
culture 95.3
stamp 95.2
monarch 94.8
illustration 94.5
decoration 93.9
historic 93.6
postal 93.4
post 91.3
sign 90.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

binding 92.1
vintage 45.5
old 43.9
retro 31.2
stamp 30.9
grunge 30.7
texture 28.5
ancient 26
mail 24.9
aged 23.5
postage 21.6
letter 21.1
frame 20.8
postmark 20.7
paper 20.4
antique 19.1
post 18.1
design 17.4
wall 17.1
symbol 16.8
postal 16.7
art 16.4
philately 15.8
chalkboard 15.7
tile 14.6
blank 13.7
collection 13.5
decoration 13.2
black 13.2
covering 13.2
finance 12.7
border 12.7
dirty 12.7
envelope 12.6
container 12.1
history 11.6
empty 11.2
message 11
pattern 10.9
blackboard 10.7
protective covering 10.6
fire screen 10.3
board 10.3
icon 10.3
wallet 10
printed 9.8
material 9.8
textured 9.6
text 9.6
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rusty 9.5
money 9.4
communication 9.2
decorative 9.2
wood 9.2
global 9.1
business 9.1
philatelic 8.9
circa 8.9
detail 8.9
brown 8.8
object 8.8
chalk 8.8
stain 8.7
parchment 8.6
grungy 8.5
wallpaper 8.4
ornate 8.2
rough 8.2
backgrounds 8.1
school 8.1
idea 8
close 8
screen 8
case 7.9
stamps 7.9
shows 7.9
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card 7.7
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historic 7.3
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square 7.2
currency 7.2
religion 7.2
world 7.1
surface 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

text 98.1
drawing 97.7
handwriting 77
art 75.5
black 67
rug 66
old 53.6
decorated 34.9
painting 24.3
fabric 12.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

paintings art 96.9%
food drinks 1.4%
interior objects 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-07

a painting of a rug 78.7%
a painting on the wall 71.8%
a black sign with white text 62.5%

Clarifai

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Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a decorative letter t with a floral design

OpenAI GPT

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

The image features an ornate capital letter "A" designed in a stylized and decorative manner. The letter is surrounded by intricate vine-like patterns with leaves filling the interior of the letter. The entire design is framed within a square border. This style is reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or decorative prints, often used in historical contexts to add artistic embellishment to text. The black ink on a white background emphasizes the detailed line work and enhances the contrast, making the ornate elements stand out.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image is a close-up photograph of what appears to be a printed or stamped letter "N" with a decorative design. The design incorporates floral or foliate elements within and around the letter, creating a stylized and artistic rendering. The letter is framed by a simple rectangular border with small decorative elements, possibly stars or dots, at the top edge. The ink looks to be black, and the printing is on a slightly off-white or aged paper, which adds to the vintage or historic feel of the image. The print is not perfectly crisp, suggesting that it may be from older printing technology or that the image itself might be aged. The overall impression is that of an initial from a vintage book or a similar document.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a black and white woodcut or linocut print with an abstract or geometric design. The image shows bold black lines and shapes against a white background, creating an angular, modernist composition. The style is reminiscent of early 20th century expressionist printmaking, with strong contrasts and rough-hewn lines. The shapes appear to form an abstract pattern or design within a rectangular border.

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

This appears to be a decorative woodcut or block print, showing a stylized letter "M" in black ink on a white background. The letter is adorned with ornamental leaf or floral motifs in a medieval or Renaissance style. The design is contained within a square frame, and the print has a somewhat weathered or aged appearance. The artistic style suggests it may have been used as an illuminated initial or decorative element in a book or manuscript.

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

The image shows a square black and white illustration or print. It features an abstract pattern of curving, twisting lines and shapes that resemble leaves, vines or organic forms. The lines are thick and textured, creating a bold, graphic style. The overall composition has a symmetrical, balanced feel with the curving forms mirrored on either side of a central vertical axis. The artwork has an aged, vintage look, possibly being a print or illustration from an earlier era.

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

The image appears to be a black and white woodcut or linocut print. It features an abstract, geometric pattern composed of various intersecting shapes and lines. The design has a somewhat organic, flowing quality with a sense of movement and dynamism. The overall effect is one of visual complexity and intricate patterning, creating an engaging and visually captivating composition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image is a close-up of an old, black and white stamp with a leafy design.

The stamp is square and has a black border around it. The design inside the stamp is also black and features a large letter "A" in the center, surrounded by leaves and vines. The letter "A" is stylized and has a decorative feel to it. The leaves and vines are also stylized and add to the overall decorative feel of the stamp. The background of the stamp is off-white, which provides a nice contrast to the black design.

The stamp appears to be old and worn, with some scratches and marks on its surface. It also has a slight yellowish tint, which suggests that it may have been exposed to light over time. Despite its age and wear, the stamp remains clear and legible, making it easy to read the letter "A" and appreciate the decorative design.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

This image is a close-up of an antique letterpress block featuring the letter "M". The block is crafted from a light-colored material, likely wood or linoleum, and showcases a dark brown design. The letter "M" is prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by a decorative border that adds an ornate touch to the overall design.

The border features a repeating pattern of leaves and stems, which are intricately carved into the block. The leaves are depicted in various sizes and shapes, with some facing upwards and others downwards, creating a sense of movement and energy. The stems are thin and curved, connecting the leaves to each other and forming a cohesive unit.

The block itself appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear. The surface is rough and textured, with small imperfections and scratches scattered throughout. The edges of the block are also worn down, giving it a soft, rounded appearance.

Overall, this image provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of letterpress printing and the art of creating decorative blocks. The intricate design and attention to detail on this block are truly impressive, and it's clear that a great deal of skill and craftsmanship went into its creation.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a black-and-white design with the letter "N" in the center. The letter is decorated with intricate patterns, including leaves and other floral elements. The design is enclosed within a square frame, which adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the image. The background of the image is plain and simple, allowing the intricate design to stand out.

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

The image features a square-shaped design, likely a woodcut print, with a black and white color scheme. The design is intricate and appears to be an ornate monogram, possibly a letter "N" or "M" with elaborate, decorative elements surrounding it. The central part of the design has a prominent, stylized letter that is surrounded by various leaf patterns and other decorative motifs. The edges of the square are bordered with a simple line, and the overall appearance suggests a vintage or antique aesthetic. The print is displayed on a white background, which enhances the contrast and clarity of the design.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

The image is a square block print of the letter "M". The "M" is white against a black background filled with abstract leaves. A black border surrounds the image, and the entire design is printed on a white or off-white, slightly textured paper. The style evokes a medieval or early Renaissance aesthetic, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a detailed black and white illustration of the letter "N" within a square border. It has a somewhat aged or printed appearance, suggestive of a woodcut or similar printmaking technique.

Letter "N":

  • The "N" is the main focal point, designed in a stylized, ornate fashion.
  • It's filled with intricate patterns of leaves and vines.
  • The black ink of the letter contrasts sharply with the white or light-colored background.

Border:

  • A square border surrounds the letter, adding a sense of structure and framing.
  • The border appears to have a textured, possibly hand-drawn or woodcut-style appearance.

Style and Technique:

  • The artwork has a vintage or classical aesthetic, possibly from the medieval or renaissance periods.
  • The heavy use of black ink and the stylized design suggest a printmaking process like a woodcut or linocut.

Overall, the image presents a classic design of an elaborate, decorated "N," with an emphasis on detail and texture.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a decorative woodcut print. It features a stylized, intricate design that appears to be a letter "A" with elaborate flourishes and foliage motifs. The letter is enclosed within a rectangular border, which is also adorned with small decorative elements. The design is predominantly black and white, with bold, dark lines contrasting against a lighter background. The print has a somewhat aged appearance, with visible imperfections and a textured look, suggesting it may be an old or antique piece. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of traditional woodcut or block printing techniques, often used in early printed books and decorative arts.

Qwen

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