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, M1302

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, M1302

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Rug 99.9
Art 71

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

vintage 99.3
retro 99.2
old 99.2
antique 99
art 98.6
collection 98.1
symbol 98.1
ancient 96.5
sign 96.1
desktop 95.6
decoration 95.4
letter 95.1
print 95
design 94.7
paper 94.1
pattern 93.2
historic 92.5
illustration 92
square 92
texture 91.7

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

vintage 52.2
old 51.6
doormat 48
tile 43.4
mat 38.2
grunge 37.5
binding 35.9
retro 35.3
floor cover 31.6
paper 31.4
stamp 30.7
texture 30.6
mail 28.8
antique 27.7
post 26.7
postage 26.6
covering 26.4
aged 25.4
frame 23.3
letter 23
postmark 22.7
ancient 22.5
postal 20.6
wall 18.8
art 17.6
collection 17.1
arabesque 16.9
dirty 16.3
brown 16.2
symbol 16.2
communication 16
board 15.9
chalkboard 15.7
empty 15.5
design 15
philately 14.8
historic 14.7
blank 14.6
black 14.4
used 13.5
international 13.4
rusty 13.3
grungy 13.3
textured 13.2
parchment 12.5
obsolete 12.5
concrete 12.5
worn 12.4
wallpaper 12.3
stamps 11.9
border 11.8
decoration 11.7
history 11.6
material 11.6
surface 11.5
old fashioned 11.4
global 10.9
pattern 10.9
blackboard 10.7
text 10.5
cover 10.2
rough 10
collectible 9.9
printed 9.8
backgrounds 9.7
museum 9.7
print 9.4
culture 9.4
finance 9.3
canceled 8.9
philatelic 8.9
chalk 8.8
crumpled 8.7
book 8.7
close 8.6
envelope 8.4
document 8.4
colors 7.9
icon 7.9
business 7.9
correspondence 7.8
send 7.8
education 7.8
mark 7.7
spot 7.7
damaged 7.6
united 7.6
weathered 7.6
dark 7.5
decorative 7.5
study 7.5
object 7.3
ornate 7.3
office 7.2
school 7.2
world 7.1
container 7
country 7

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Font 78.3
Art 67.7
Black-and-white 56.4
Visual arts 55
Rectangle 53.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 98.6
handwriting 98.4
text 93.6
painting 90.5
furniture 87.6
art 74.4
old 47
decorated 43.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.9%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a rug 68.7%
a close up of a decorated wall 54.6%
a close up of furniture 54.5%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is an ornate, decorative letter "A" that appears to be from a printed or woodblock design often used in old manuscripts or early book prints. The letter is surrounded by intricate foliage and leaf patterns, with detailed lines and shapes. The design is predominantly in black ink on a beige or off-white background, giving it a vintage or antique appearance. The elaborate floral motifs around the letter enhance its aesthetic, making it both functional as text and decorative as art.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image appears to be an ancient or antique printed or stamped design, possibly from a tile or a textile. It shows a simplistic and abstract figure of a humanoid form at the center, with limbs outstretched, within a decorative border. The figure seems to be stylized, with elongated arms and legs, and the design has an almost tribal or primitive art aesthetic. The design is black on an off-white background, which might be a result of the medium used for printing or the aging process. The image quality suggests that this could be a photograph of a physical object, possibly taken for documentation or archival purposes.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a decorative woodcut or block print in black and white. It depicts an ornamental letter 'A' surrounded by abstract foliage or floral designs in a medieval or Renaissance style. The image is square in format with a black border, and the design shows white figures against a black background. The artistic technique creates bold contrasts between the carved and uncarved areas, which is characteristic of woodblock printing. The overall composition has a symmetrical, balanced feel with decorative elements filling the entire square frame.

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

The image shows a square black and white print or illustration depicting human figures engaged in some kind of activity or interaction. The style looks rough and sketchy, with the figures rendered in bold, expressive black lines against a white background. The scene has an energetic, almost chaotic feel to it, with the bodies twisted and overlapping in a dense composition. While I can make out that the figures appear to be human, the abstract, gestural style makes it difficult to discern clear details or identify specific individuals. The print has an aged, weathered texture, with some staining or discoloration visible around the borders.

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 design with intersecting angular shapes and patterns. The background is a muted off-white color, while the shapes and lines are rendered in a dark, bold black. The overall composition has a bold, graphic quality and appears to be an abstract, non-representational work of art.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black and white square-shaped design with a letter "A" in the center. The letter "A" is surrounded by some intricate designs, which appear to be branches of a tree. The design is printed on a white-colored background. The edges of the design are slightly blurred, and the background is slightly dirty. The design appears to be a vintage piece of art.

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

The image depicts a monochromatic stamp with a square shape, featuring intricate black and white designs. The stamp appears to be an antique or historical artifact, given its aged and worn appearance. The central motif of the stamp is a large letter "A" in a stylized, ornate font, surrounded by various decorative elements. These elements include small branches, leaves, and other natural motifs that give the stamp a rustic and vintage feel. The background of the stamp is predominantly black, with the intricate designs and the letter "A" standing out prominently. The edges of the stamp are slightly worn, indicating its age and use over time. The overall composition of the stamp suggests it might have been used for official or ceremonial purposes in the past, possibly as a seal or emblem. The stamp's design is both intricate and elegant, showcasing the craftsmanship of its time. The contrast between the black and white elements adds depth and visual interest to the stamp, making it a fascinating piece of history. The stamp's square shape and the central letter "A" suggest it could have been used for identification or authentication purposes.