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Human Generated Data

Title

Initial B

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, M1305

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial B

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, M1305

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Rug 99.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

retro 99.5
vintage 99.5
old 99.3
symbol 98.7
antique 98.6
art 98.6
stamp 98.2
collection 97.9
ancient 97.5
print 97.4
sign 96.4
letter 95.6
illustration 94.6
post 92.4
culture 91.1
historic 91
postal 90.8
paper 90.8
man 90.3
painting 90.1

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

doormat 59.6
vintage 48
mat 47.4
old 45.3
floor cover 39.7
stamp 34.7
binding 34
covering 32.6
retro 32
mail 31.6
paper 31.4
postage 29.5
tile 29.5
grunge 28.1
postmark 27.6
post 26.7
ancient 25.1
letter 24.8
postal 24.6
texture 22.9
aged 21.7
antique 21.2
collection 19.9
philately 17.8
symbol 17.5
frame 17.5
communication 16
art 15.7
stamps 14.8
finance 14.4
history 14.3
wall 13.7
black 13.2
historic 12.9
culture 12.8
used 12.5
international 12.4
design 12.1
envelope 12
money 11.9
global 11.9
printed 11.8
chalkboard 11.8
dirty 11.8
shield 11.4
book 11
message 11
decoration 10.8
mosaic 10.7
parchment 10.6
board 10.5
print 10.4
business 10.3
brown 10.3
empty 10.3
canceled 9.9
philatelic 9.9
collectible 9.9
shows 9.9
textured 9.7
text 9.6
obsolete 9.6
grungy 9.5
note 9.2
cash 9.2
border 9
currency 9
circa 8.9
world 8.9
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office 8.8
colors 8.8
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delivery 8.8
museum 8.7
icon 8.7
concrete 8.6
rusty 8.6
united 8.6
close 8.6
weathered 8.6
card 8.5
wallpaper 8.4
armor 8.4
study 8.4
backgrounds 8.1
religion 8.1
object 8.1
bank 8.1
protective covering 7.8
correspondence 7.8
education 7.8
blackboard 7.8
banknote 7.8
mark 7.7
set 7.6
worn 7.6
pattern 7.5
prayer rug 7.5
document 7.4
backdrop 7.4
closeup 7.4
school 7.2
container 7.1
surface 7.1
travel 7
country 7

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Font 82
Art 75.5
Rectangle 59.4
Illustration 57.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

text 98.7
handwriting 96.1
drawing 95.8
furniture 87.3
art 83.7
pattern 60.1
old 59.4
rug 50.9
visual arts 50.8
decorated 33.3
painted 29.4
painting 15.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.9%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a sign 90.2%
a sign on a rug 83.5%
a black sign with white text 69.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a picture of a letter d in a decorative, old - fashioned style -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts an ornate letter "B" that appears to be a woodcut or block print. The letter is styled with intricate detail and surrounded by an outline rectangular border. Within and around the letter, there are decorative elements such as leaves, vines, or floral motifs. The background of the letter is dark, creating a stark contrast with the lighter color of the letter itself. This kind of design is often seen in illuminated manuscripts or early printed books.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

The image shows a close-up of a worn and aged print, specifically a black ink design on a beige or off-white background. It appears to be a historical or antique letter "E" with distinct Gothic or Blackletter styling. The bold letter is decorated with intricate patterns and textures inside its form, giving it an ornamental appearance. There's a strong contrast between the dark ink and the lighter background, which is textured, suggesting it could be a piece of old paper or parchment. The letter has a solid black border, and it seems to be part of a larger piece of typographical work, perhaps from an old book or manuscript. The edges of the letter and background also show signs of wear and age, indicating it is likely old or designed to look that way.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a decorative letter "S" in a woodcut or block print style. The letter is ornately designed with floral or foliate patterns within its curves, rendered in black ink on a light background. It's contained within a square frame or border. The style appears to be from an old manuscript or book, possibly medieval or Renaissance in origin, showing the kind of decorative capital letter that would typically begin a chapter or important paragraph.

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

The image shows a decorative capital letter "B" in an ornate, medieval style. The letter is formed by intricate black linework resembling foliage, vines, and abstract curling patterns against an aged, off-white paper or parchment background. The dark black ink contrasts starkly with the light background, creating a bold and striking design. The letter is contained within a rectangular border, suggesting this may be a decorative drop cap or initial from an old manuscript or early printed book. The elaborate, intertwining linework is characteristic of illuminated letters and typography from medieval manuscripts.

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

The image appears to be an old, black and white woodcut or linocut print. It depicts an abstract, geometric design with repeating curvilinear and angular shapes. The central motif seems to be a stylized, symmetrical pattern that resembles an eye or a celestial body like the moon. The overall composition is encased within a simple rectangular border. The textures and distressed quality of the print suggest it is an antique or vintage work of art.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage postage stamp, likely from the early 20th century. The stamp features a black design on a beige background, with a large "16" in the center, surrounded by a square border. The number is stylized, with leaves and flowers incorporated into its design. The stamp has a worn appearance, with visible signs of aging and use, including discoloration and scratches. The edges of the stamp are rough and uneven, suggesting that it may have been handled frequently or exposed to the elements. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a piece of postal history that has been well-used and preserved over time.

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

The image features a square, tan-colored stamp with a black border and a large, stylized letter "S" in the center. The stamp has a distressed appearance, with visible wear and tear around the edges.

Key Features:

  • Color Scheme: The stamp is primarily tan with a black border and design elements.
  • Design: A large, stylized letter "S" dominates the center of the stamp, surrounded by intricate patterns and shapes.
  • Border: The black border is thick and irregular, adding to the distressed look of the stamp.
  • Condition: The stamp shows signs of wear, including scratches, creases, and discoloration, giving it a vintage or aged appearance.

Overall, the image presents a unique and eye-catching design that suggests a historical or artistic significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black and white design that is printed on a square-shaped paper. The design features a large letter "B" in the center, with intricate patterns and details. The letter "B" is surrounded by a decorative border, which adds to the overall aesthetic of the design. The black and white color scheme gives the design a classic and timeless look, making it suitable for a variety of applications. The square shape of the paper adds to the simplicity and elegance of the design, making it easy to incorporate into different projects or designs.

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

The image shows a close-up of a vintage or antique paper stamp or label. The stamp appears to be square-shaped with a black border and a white background. The design on the stamp is a stylized letter "B" in a decorative, ornate font. The letter "B" is intricately detailed, with swirls and flourishes around it, giving it an elegant and vintage appearance. The stamp seems to be made of paper, and the edges are slightly worn, suggesting that it is an older piece. The overall aesthetic of the stamp is reminiscent of a bygone era, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a square print of the letter "B" in a blackletter style. The letter is white and surrounded by a black frame. Inside the "B", there are decorative elements. The frame is black, and has an uneven outline. There are also small decorative elements in the corners of the frame. The paper has a slightly aged, off-white color, suggesting the print is old. The overall style is reminiscent of early printing techniques, possibly from the medieval or Renaissance periods.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

The image appears to be a decorative block print of the letter "G". The letter itself is in a light color, possibly off-white or cream, and is surrounded by a black background with intricate designs. The black areas contain leaf-like and vine-like patterns. The entire design is enclosed within a black border. The style of the image suggests it may be from a historical or vintage source. The block print aesthetic indicates a manual printing process, and the design has a somewhat rough, textured look.