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Human Generated Data

Title

Army of the Potomac - A Sharp Shooter on Picket Duty

Date

1862

People

Artist: Winslow Homer, American 1836 - 1910

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. G. Russell Allen, M9310

Human Generated Data

Title

Army of the Potomac - A Sharp Shooter on Picket Duty

People

Artist: Winslow Homer, American 1836 - 1910

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1862

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. G. Russell Allen, M9310

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-16

Art 89.4
Drawing 86
Human 86
Plot 65.2
Plan 60.1
Diagram 60.1
Sketch 59.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-16

people 99.6
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old 84.9
visuals 82.6
two 82.6
vehicle 81.2
woman 79.9

Imagga
created on 2019-07-16

sand 71.1
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earth 38.5
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Google
created on 2019-07-16

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-16

text 99.3
drawing 95.7
sketch 90.5
painting 86.6
person 66.2
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Tree
Footwear
Human head
Human arm
Clothing

AWS Rekognition

Person 83.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-16

paintings art 90.8%
streetview architecture 3.7%
beaches seaside 2.7%
nature landscape 2.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-16

a close up of a book 27.1%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a man in a hat is sitting on a tree

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

a photograph of a man in a hat and a rifle is shown

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

The image is a detailed engraving from Harper's Weekly, dated November 15, 1862. It depicts a Union soldier from the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War, serving as a sharpshooter on picket duty. The soldier is perched high in a tree, seated on a branch, and aiming his rifle with focused intensity. His attire consists of standard military gear, and his posture indicates vigilance and readiness to engage the enemy. Nearby, a circular container or canteen is hanging from a branch. The background showcases dense foliage, emphasizing the tree's environment. The artwork, based on a painting by W. Homer, captures the soldier’s solitary and strategic position, highlighting the practices of wartime sharpshooters.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-15

This image depicts a historical illustration with the caption "THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC—A SHARP-SHOOTER ON PICKET DUTY." The scene is monochromatic and details a soldier perched on a sturdy branch of a tree. The soldier is in a shooting position, aiming his rifle through the foliage, apparently on the lookout for enemy forces. The soldier is dressed in a military uniform typical of the era, with a kepi-style hat, heavy boots, and trousers. His positioning on the tree indicates stealth and readiness as part of his picket, or guard, duties.

In the background, through the branches and leaves, one can observe a tranquil landscape that seems to be the field of his observation and responsibility. The use of light and shadow in the drawing adds depth and emphasizes the soldier's focus on his task. This illustration emphasizes the stealth and vigilance required by sharpshooters during the Civil War era.

The caption includes a note suggesting that the image is based on a painting by W. Homer, Esq., and was featured in Harper's Weekly, dated November 15, 1862, which is a historical reference to an American publication that routinely featured such content during the 19th century.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This is a historical illustration titled "The Army of the Potomac - A Sharp-shooter on Picket Duty" from a painting by W. Homer. The black and white engraving shows a Civil War soldier perched high in a pine tree, presumably acting as a sniper or lookout. The soldier is positioned among the branches, with his rifle visible, and is surrounded by dense pine needles and foliage. The composition creates a sense of height and isolation, emphasizing the dangerous and solitary nature of a sharpshooter's duty. The artwork effectively captures the tension and vigilance required for this type of military assignment during the Civil War period.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This is a historical illustration titled "The Army of the Potomac—A Sharp-shooter on Picket Duty" from a painting by W. Homer. The black and white engraving shows a Civil War soldier perched high in a pine tree, positioned along a large branch. The soldier is wearing military attire and is aiming a rifle, presumably serving as a sniper or lookout. A canteen or other military equipment can be seen hanging from the tree. The detailed artwork captures the pine needles and branches, creating a sense of both concealment and precarious positioning. This image provides a glimpse into the tactical methods used during the American Civil War, where sharpshooters would often position themselves in elevated positions for better vantage points.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-14

The image depicts a soldier lying on the ground, camouflaged in the foliage, aiming a rifle. The surroundings show a forest landscape with pine trees and other vegetation. The soldier appears to be in a sniper or sentry position, ready to engage an unseen target. The artwork conveys a sense of tension and vigilance, capturing a moment during the American Civil War.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a soldier in a tree, aiming a rifle. The soldier is dressed in dark clothing and boots, with his legs crossed as he sits on a branch. He holds the rifle up to his shoulder, pointing it downwards. A canteen hangs from the tree trunk beside him.

The illustration is rendered in black ink on a beige background, with the title "THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC - A SHARP-SHOOTER ON PICKET DUTY" written below it. The text "[FROM A PAINTING BY W. HOMER, ESQ.]" appears below the title. The illustration is surrounded by a thin border, with the date "NOVEMBER 15, 1862" written vertically along the right edge. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of tension and focus, as the soldier prepares to take aim at an unseen target.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-21

The image is a vintage illustration of a man shooting a rifle while sitting in a tree. The man is dressed in dark clothing and a hat, and he is holding a rifle with both hands, aiming it at something out of frame. He is seated on a branch of the tree, with his legs bent and his feet resting on another branch.

The background of the image is filled with pine needles and branches, suggesting that the scene is set in a forest or wooded area. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of action and focus, as the man is fully engaged in his activity and appears to be concentrating intently on his target.

The illustration is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and shading used to bring the scene to life. The use of dark colors and muted tones gives the image a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.

Overall, the image presents a vivid and engaging portrayal of a moment in time, capturing the intensity and focus of the man as he takes aim with his rifle.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

This image is a black-and-white illustration that depicts a person sitting on a tree branch while holding a bow and arrow. The person is wearing a hat and boots, and a bag is hanging from the tree branch. The illustration has a watermark on the top right corner that reads "HARPER'S WEEKLY" and "NOVEMBER 15, 1822." The illustration is titled "The Art of the Potomac-A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The black-and-white image shows a person sitting on a tree branch, holding a bow and arrow. The person is wearing a hat, boots, and a jacket. The person's right hand is holding the bow, and the left hand is holding the arrow. A pot is hanging on the tree, and the tree is covered with leaves. The image has a watermark with the text "HARPER'S WEEKLY" and the date "NOVEMBER 15, 1862".

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

The image is a woodcut print from Harper's Weekly, dated November 15, 1862. The print depicts "The Army of the Potomac - A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty". The print shows a soldier perched on a tree branch, aiming a long rifle. He's wearing a uniform, boots, and a hat, and is seated in a crouched position on the branch. The tree has dense foliage, and what appears to be a canteen is hanging from a branch near the trunk of the tree. The lower part of the image shows smaller trees and ground cover. The text at the bottom of the print reads, "The Army of the Potomac - A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty. - [From a Painting by W. Homer, Esq.]"

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white illustration from Harper's Weekly, likely from the American Civil War era. It depicts a sharpshooter in a tree, engaged in his duty. The style is characteristic of engravings used for newspaper and magazine illustrations.

Details:

  • Subject: The central figure is a soldier, presumably a sharpshooter, perched in a tree. He is aiming a rifle, suggesting he is on watch or about to fire.
  • Setting: The scene is outdoors in a wooded area. The detailed branches and leaves of the pine trees create a dense, concealing environment.
  • Composition: The composition focuses on the soldier and his action. The artist employs a diagonal line that emphasizes the angle of the rifle and the soldier's position. A canteen hangs from the tree next to him.
  • Artistic Technique: The illustration is executed in the style of an engraving. The cross-hatching and fine lines give detail to the soldier's clothing, the tree bark, and the foliage.
  • Context: The title "The Army of the Potomac - A Sharpshooter on Picket Duty" provides the context of the image. "Picket duty" refers to the soldier's task of guarding or observing, and the image depicts the sharpshooter's role in this duty. The information at the top of the image indicates the publication and the date (November 15, 1862).
  • Additional elements: In the background are trees, foliage and bushes.

Overall, the image provides insight into the life of a soldier during the Civil War, showing the tactical importance of sharpshooters and their work in the field.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image is an illustration titled "The Army of the Potomac—A Sharpshooter on Picket Duty." It depicts a Union soldier from the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. The soldier is perched in a tree, serving as a sharpshooter on picket duty. He is dressed in typical Civil War-era attire, including a cap, jacket, and boots. The soldier is holding a rifle, aiming it carefully, suggesting that he is on the lookout for enemy movements.

The setting is a wooded area with pine trees, providing a natural camouflage for the sharpshooter. The soldier's position in the tree offers him a vantage point to observe and potentially engage enemy forces from a distance. The illustration is detailed and captures the tense and vigilant nature of the soldier's duty.

The image is credited to W. Homer, Esq., and is from Harper's Weekly, dated November 1, 1862. This suggests that it was originally published in that magazine as part of its coverage of the Civil War.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

WEEKLY.
HARPER'S
1862.
ARMY
PICKET
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OF
[NOVEMBER
SHARP
POTOMAC-A
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1862. [NOVEMBER 15,
ON
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC-A SHARP -SHOOTER ON PICKET DUTY HOMEIL
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15,
HOMEIL

Google

THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC-A SHARP-SHOOTER 0N PICKET DUTY.-[FROM A PAINTING BY W. HOMER, Esq.] 724 HARPER'S WEEKLY. [NOVEMBER 15, 1862.
THE
ARMY
OF
POTOMAC-A
SHARP-SHOOTER
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PICKET
DUTY.-[FROM
A
PAINTING
BY
W.
HOMER,
Esq.]
724
HARPER'S
WEEKLY.
[NOVEMBER
15,
1862.