Human Generated Data

Title

Plate I

Date

1920

People

Artist: Karl Tomforde, German 1881 - 1969

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M21926

Human Generated Data

Title

Plate I

People

Artist: Karl Tomforde, German 1881 - 1969

Date

1920

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M21926

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-23

Art 100
Painting 99.8
Drawing 97
City 79.7
Head 66.4
Nature 62.5
Outdoors 62.5
Snow 62.5
Architecture 57.5
Building 57.5
Spire 57.5
Tower 57.5
Urban 56.8
Clock Tower 56.7
Cathedral 55.8
Church 55.8
Monastery 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-02-26

print 99.3
illustration 99.2
art 98.8
engraving 97.1
chalk out 97
vintage 96.5
people 95.8
painting 94.2
group 93.8
wear 91.4
old 91.4
building 91.2
antique 91
silhouette 90.8
man 90
bill 90
retro 89.5
ancient 89.4
architecture 89
artistic 88.2

Imagga
created on 2019-02-26

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 100
sky 21.1
grunge 20.4
energy 19.3
tower 18.8
power 17.6
high 17.3
silhouette 16.6
black 16.2
architecture 15.6
design 15.2
old 14.6
backgrounds 14.6
construction 14.6
building 14.3
city 14.1
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vintage 13.2
electricity 13.2
structure 13.1
art 13
line 12.9
industry 12.8
outdoors 12.7
retro 11.5
splash 11.2
electric 11.2
landscape 11.2
frame 10.8
history 10.7
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cable 10.7
wire 10.5
urban 10.5
shape 10.4
pattern 10.3
speed 10.1
snow 10
house 10
light 10
voltage 9.8
drip 9.7
texture 9.7
clear 9.6
liquid 9.6
photography 9.5
symbol 9.4
winter 9.4
tree 9.2
clean 9.2
backdrop 9.1
drop 9.1
technology 8.9
color 8.9
antique 8.8
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tall 8.5
border 8.1
dirty 8.1
transparent 8.1
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ripple 7.6
drops 7.5
style 7.4
elements 7.4
metal 7.2
painting 7.2
horizon 7.2
sunset 7.2
lines 7.2
cool 7.1
day 7.1
rural 7.1
country 7

Google
created on 2019-02-26

Text 86.9
Drawing 82.2
Sketch 76.7
Art 73.1
Illustration 70.1
Artwork 61
Collection 55.6
Visual arts 55

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-26

gallery 50.6
sketch 50.6
black and white 12.5
winter 10
ship 9.5
horse 7.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 72.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 55.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-26

paintings art 69.1%
nature landscape 22.8%
beaches seaside 3.1%
streetview architecture 2%
sunrises sunsets 1.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-26

a person holding a sign 28.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a drawing of a city street scene with a clock tower

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-10

This image displays a sketch or a lithograph depicting an urban scene. The drawing style is suggestive rather than detailed, with loose and expressive lines that capture the architecture and the essence of the scene rather than meticulous details. The buildings have a classic architecture look, possibly European, with prominent features and facade embellishments indicated by the swift strokes. There is a statue prominently positioned on the left side of the composition.

A number of figures, presumably people, are suggested with minimal lines, indicating movement and the business of everyday life. The perspective is such that the buildings recede into space on the right side, giving a sense of depth. The artwork has a signature at the bottom right and appears to be numbered as a limited edition print. There are some inscriptions on the bottom that might be the artist's name and possibly the date of creation or print, along with the title of the piece or the location depicted.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-10

The image is a black and white sketch depicting a busy urban scene, likely in a European city, based on the architectural style of the buildings. The central focus is a large, detailed building with ornate features and a dome, reminiscent of a grand public structure or historical monument. In front of and around this building, there is significant pedestrian activity, with numerous small, dark figures representing people bustling about.

In addition, there are tall street lamps and what appears to be some overhead wiring, which might indicate tram or trolley lines, suggesting the presence of public transportation. The overall tone and style of the drawing have a loose, impressionistic feel, with the use of quick, sketchy lines to capture the energy and movement of the scene. The sketch has a timeless quality, evoking a sense of historical or early 20th-century urban life.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a sketch or drawing of a city street scene, likely from a European city. The artwork shows a grand architectural setting with what appears to be a church or cathedral with towers and domes. In the foreground, there are trolley or tram tracks running along the street, and small figures of people are depicted as a crowd moving about the square or street. The style is loose and impressionistic, executed in what looks like charcoal or graphite, with light, sketchy lines capturing the essence of the urban scene. The overall composition has a atmospheric quality, suggesting a busy city center during what might be the late 19th or early 20th century.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-10

This appears to be a sketch or drawing of a city street scene, likely from Europe. The architectural style suggests it could be from the early 20th century. The drawing shows a grand building with domed elements and towers or spires, with what appears to be a statue or monument visible on the left side. There are crowds of people depicted as small figures moving along the street, and what looks like a streetcar or tram track running through the scene. The artwork is executed in a loose, gestural style using what appears to be charcoal or similar drawing medium, giving it a spontaneous, atmospheric quality. The buildings have an ornate, classical architectural style typical of European city centers.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-10

The image is a sketch or drawing depicting a bustling city square scene. The focal point is a large, ornate building with a dome and spires, likely a church or government building. In front of the building is a busy square filled with many small figures of people going about their day. The figures are drawn with quick, loose strokes, giving the impression of a lively, crowded urban environment.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-10

The image appears to be a drawing or sketch of a city street scene. It depicts a wide boulevard lined with tall, ornate buildings and structures. In the foreground, there are numerous figures depicted in a crowd, suggesting a busy, bustling atmosphere. The buildings are detailed and intricate, with domes, towers, and other architectural features visible. The scene has an overall monochromatic, sketchy quality, suggesting it is a work of art rather than a photographic depiction.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a sketch of a city square, likely from the early 20th century. The sketch is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The scene is dominated by a large building on the left side of the image, which appears to be a church or cathedral. The building has a tall spire and a large dome, and is surrounded by smaller buildings and structures. In the foreground, there are several people walking or standing, and a few horse-drawn carriages can be seen. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of bustling activity and urban life. The sketch is signed by the artist, "S. E. Znamensky," and dated "1922." The background of the image is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the darker tones of the sketch.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image depicts a sketch of a cityscape, featuring a prominent building on the left side and a bustling street scene in the foreground. The sketch is rendered in black ink or pencil on a white background, with subtle shading that adds depth and dimension to the scene.

In the foreground, people are shown walking along the street, some of whom are standing still while others appear to be in motion. The street itself is lined with buildings, including the prominent structure on the left side of the image. This building features a distinctive roofline and a large arched doorway, giving it a sense of grandeur and importance.

Beyond the street, the background of the image reveals a sprawling cityscape, complete with towering buildings and steeples that rise into the sky. The overall effect is one of energy and activity, as if the city is alive and pulsing with life.

The sketch is signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner, although the signature is not legible. A small inscription in the bottom-left corner reads "5 30," which may indicate the time of day when the sketch was created. Overall, the image presents a captivating glimpse into urban life, inviting the viewer to step into the vibrant world of the city.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-10

The image is a black-and-white sketch of a city street. The sketch appears to be of a city street with a few buildings on either side of the street. There are a few people walking on the street. The street has a few streetlights on either side. A few trees are on the right side of the street. A few buildings are on the left side of the street. The buildings have a few windows.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-10

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a city street. The drawing depicts people walking along the street, with buildings on either side. The buildings have arched windows and are adorned with statues and other decorative elements. The street is wide and has a tram line running down the center. The drawing has a slightly blurry effect, giving it a vintage look. The drawing is signed by the artist, and the date "1930" is also visible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

The image is a black and white sketch of a cityscape, likely a busy street scene. The artwork is detailed and seems to capture a moment in time.

In the foreground, there's a depiction of people and possibly a tram, which suggests a public transportation system. The street is busy with pedestrians, and the buildings lining the street are the architectural focal point. The buildings have a classic design, and there are visible details like ornate roofs and architectural elements that add to the character of the city.

The sketch also includes features like light poles and street details, which bring more life to the scene. The artwork, overall, showcases a well-rendered, bustling city landscape with fine details in architecture and urban activity. It appears to be an artistic rendering of an active urban environment. At the bottom is a handwritten annotation that appears to have been done in pen.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white sketch or drawing of a city scene, likely from the early 20th century. It has a loose, impressionistic style, focusing on the general shapes and atmosphere rather than precise details.

Scene: The artwork depicts a street scene with several buildings and people. There's a large, ornate building on the left, and what appears to be a row of other, possibly public buildings on the right. The architecture suggests a European city. People are walking on the street, and a streetcar or similar vehicle might be present.

Technique: The artist uses loose, sketchy lines with varying darkness to create depth and form. The overall effect is atmospheric, giving a sense of light and shadow.

Details:

  • Buildings: The buildings have intricate architectural details, suggesting public structures, perhaps government buildings or a prominent public square.
  • People: Small figures of people are sketched in to show a bustling activity.
  • Perspective: The drawing uses perspective to suggest depth, with the buildings receding in the distance.
  • Style: The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century sketching or lithography.

Other details:

  • The drawing is made on a piece of paper, with the edges of the paper shown.
  • There are signatures and/or dates on the bottom.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a detailed sketch, likely a lithograph, depicting a bustling urban scene. The drawing captures a street view with several prominent architectural structures.

  • Foreground: There are numerous small figures, suggesting a busy street filled with pedestrians. The figures are rendered in a loose, sketchy style, giving a sense of movement and activity.
  • Middle Ground: The buildings are the central focus of the drawing. They exhibit a mix of architectural styles, with intricate details such as domes, spires, and ornate facades. The structures appear to be historical or significant buildings, possibly part of a city center or a notable public square.
  • Background: The background is less detailed, with lighter shading and fewer distinct elements, which helps to emphasize the depth and perspective of the scene.

The drawing is signed and dated in the lower right corner, indicating it was created by "J.E. Blanche" in 1902. The title or location "Boulevard des Capucines" is also noted, suggesting that this scene is set in Paris, France, as the Boulevard des Capucines is a well-known street in Paris.

Overall, the artwork conveys a lively, historic urban environment with a focus on architectural beauty and the bustling activity of city life.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

30.-
5 30.-
5
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