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Human Generated Data

Title

Letters

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Carlo Nolli, Italian active 1750 - 1770

Artist after: Luigi Vanvitelli, Italian 1700 - 1773

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M8003

Human Generated Data

Title

Letters

People

Artist: Carlo Nolli, Italian active 1750 - 1770

Artist after: Luigi Vanvitelli, Italian 1700 - 1773

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M8003

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Text 94.4
Money 84
Number 70.3
Symbol 70.3
Reptile 68.5
Animal 68.5
Alphabet 57.3
Face 55.5
Dollar 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

illustration 99.7
art 99.5
print 99.3
retro 97.8
old 97.8
vintage 97.8
antique 97.2
picture frame 96.5
people 95.7
painting 95.4
visuals 94.4
engraving 93.4
book bindings 92.8
paper 92.5
ancient 91.9
chalk out 90.8
man 87.3
text 85.3
desktop 82.9
image 81.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

old 33.5
vintage 33.1
art 24.9
retro 24.6
ancient 24.2
money 23.8
stamp 23.6
paper 22.7
currency 22.4
texture 22.2
antique 20.3
finance 20.3
mail 19.2
bank 18.8
postage 18.7
letter 18.4
protective covering 18.1
fire screen 17.4
decoration 17
grunge 17
religion 17
covering 17
postmark 16.8
dollar 16.7
aged 16.3
post 16.2
close 16
postal 15.7
frame 15.6
banking 15.6
container 15.6
business 14.6
mosaic 14.4
bill 14.3
tile 14.1
arabesque 14
pattern 13.7
design 13.7
screen 13.6
collection 13.5
note 12.9
wall 12.8
cash 12.8
tray 12.8
financial 12.5
binding 12.1
banknote 11.6
dollars 11.6
philately 10.9
symbol 10.8
envelope 10.6
one 10.5
receptacle 10.4
culture 10.3
church 10.2
historic 10.1
wealth 9.9
wallet 9.7
exchange 9.5
architecture 9.5
card 9.5
savings 9.3
decorative 9.2
gold 9
history 9
binder 8.9
style 8.9
detail 8.9
hundred 8.7
mark 8.7
obsolete 8.6
international 8.6
investment 8.3
carving 8.2
closeup 8.1
office 8
decor 8
canceled 7.9
stamps 7.9
printed 7.9
text 7.9
case 7.8
ornament 7.8
us 7.7
parchment 7.7
communication 7.6
religious 7.5
metal 7.2
dirty 7.2
icon 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

text 99.9
book 99.7
drawing 95.9
sketch 91.8
illustration 79.8
engraving 59.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Snake 68.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

streetview architecture 95.2%
paintings art 4.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-06

a close up of a book 58.1%
close up of a book 52.4%
a book on a wood surface 52.3%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a picture of a letter r in a picture

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is an artwork featuring the letter "R" prominently in the center, designed with a classical and ornate style typical of illuminated manuscripts or decorative typography. The background of the image depicts ancient Roman ruins, including a fragment of an archway on the left side and several standing, weathered columns on the right side. The scene is intricately detailed, with fine lines and shading that emphasize the texture and depth of the ruins. The sky above is rendered with horizontal lines, suggesting clouds or a gentle backdrop to the historical scene. The entire composition is enclosed within a square border.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-02

This image depicts a large, ornate letter "R" set against a background that illustrates a scene of classical ruins. The letter itself is designed in a bold serif typeface and occupies the center of the composition. Behind the letter, the ruins give the impression of an ancient Roman landscape, with columns, arches, and broken walls. The overall scene suggests a mix of both graphic design and fine art, possibly intended as an initial or drop cap in a printed book or document from a period when such decorative elements were common, likely several centuries ago.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a decorative letter 'R' illustrated against a background of classical ruins. The image appears to be an engraving or woodcut, featuring a large ornamental capital 'R' in a serif style with decorative terminals. Behind the letter, there's a detailed architectural scene showing ancient Roman ruins, including broken columns and arched structures. The background is rendered with fine cross-hatching and line work typical of historical engraving techniques. The entire composition is contained within a simple square frame. This style of illustrated initial letter was common in historical books and manuscripts, particularly during the Renaissance and early modern period.

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

The image depicts a large, ornate letter "R" in an antique engraving or etching style. The letter is rendered in black and white, with intricate shading and cross-hatching adding depth and dimension. Surrounding the "R" are detailed illustrations of classical ruins and architecture, including crumbling walls, arches, and columns. The textures and fine linework give the image an aged, vintage feel, as if it were pulled from an old book or manuscript. The composition creates an imposing, monumental appearance for the letter, elevating it to an artistic and stately representation.

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

The image appears to be an engraved illustration featuring the letter "R" in a decorative style. The letter is set against a complex landscape scene, with buildings, arched structures, and tall columns or spires visible in the background. The illustration has a distinct line-based, textural style that gives it an antique or historical appearance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a decorative capital letter "R" set against a background of classical ruins. The image appears to be an engraving or woodcut, featuring ancient Roman architecture including columns and arches in various states of decay. The letter "R" itself is rendered in a serif style with elegant curves and appears in white or light gray against the darker etched background. The architectural scene shows what appears to be part of a ruined temple or forum, with tall columns and architectural fragments scattered about. The overall composition combines decorative typography with romantic classical imagery, a style that was popular in historical book illustrations and decorative initials.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a black and white illustration of the letter "R" set against a backdrop of ancient ruins.

The letter "R" is prominently displayed in the center of the image, with its large, bold font taking up most of the space. The letter is rendered in a dark gray color, which provides a striking contrast to the lighter gray background. The letter's shape is reminiscent of a serif font, with subtle flourishes at the top and bottom that add a touch of elegance to the overall design.

Surrounding the letter "R" are various architectural elements, including columns, arches, and other structures that evoke a sense of age and decay. The buildings appear to be in a state of disrepair, with crumbling walls and broken columns that suggest a long history of neglect. Despite this, the structures still exude a sense of grandeur and beauty, as if they were once the proud centerpieces of a bustling city.

In the background, a faint outline of a landscape can be seen, with rolling hills and distant mountains that stretch out as far as the eye can see. The sky above is a deep shade of gray, with clouds that seem to be drifting lazily across the horizon. The overall effect is one of serenity and contemplation, as if the viewer is being invited to step back in time and explore the ruins of a bygone era.

Overall, the image is a powerful reminder of the transience of human achievement and the enduring power of nature. Despite the passage of time, the ancient ruins remain a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of our ancestors, and serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a square, black-and-white illustration featuring the letter "R" in a large, serif font. The letter is positioned centrally within the square and is rendered in a light beige color with a black outline.

The background of the illustration showcases a detailed drawing of an ancient Roman ruin, complete with crumbling columns and arches. The sky above the ruin is depicted as cloudy, adding to the overall sense of age and decay. The illustration is surrounded by a thin black border, which helps to frame the image and create a sense of depth.

Overall, the image presents a striking contrast between the modern, clean lines of the letter "R" and the worn, weathered appearance of the ancient ruin. This juxtaposition creates a visually interesting and thought-provoking image that invites the viewer to consider the passage of time and the enduring power of language.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a detailed black-and-white illustration, framed within a white border. The main focus of the image is a large, stylized letter "R" that occupies the center of the frame. The letter "R" is intricately designed, with its curves and lines adding depth and texture to the illustration. Behind the letter, there is a depiction of an architectural structure, which appears to be a classical building with columns and arches. The building is rendered in a way that suggests it is in ruins, with some parts of the structure missing or in disrepair. The background of the image is somewhat blurred, creating a sense of depth and distance. The overall composition of the image is balanced, with the letter "R" and the architectural elements working together to create a visually engaging scene.

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

The image features a black and white drawing of a letter "R" with a unique design. The letter is placed in the center of the drawing, and it is surrounded by some architectural structures. The letter "R" is designed in a way that it looks like a building with a roof and a door. The architectural structures surrounding the letter "R" are made of stone, and they have a unique design.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

This image is an engraved illustration, likely from a book or print. It features a capital letter "R" as the central focus. The letter is rendered in a classic, elegant style, with a clean, bold outline. The background is composed of architectural elements and a landscape, giving a classical or historical context.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  • The Letter "R": Dominates the image, taking up a significant portion of the space. Its shape is well-defined with a contrast between the white interior and the black outline.
  • Background: The background is composed of ruins. The style of the architecture and landscape indicates a Roman or classical setting. There are arches, columns, and other structures.
  • Style: The image has a classical feel, possibly from an older print or engraving. The fine lines and shading suggest careful detail work. The overall impression is one of historical art or a scene from the past.
  • Overall Impression: The artwork seems to be a decorative illustration, a design meant to be aesthetically pleasing.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a detailed, square-shaped etching featuring the letter "R" prominently placed against a backdrop of ancient Roman ruins. The letter "R" is drawn in a clean, classical style, with a white fill and dark outlines, standing out against the textured background.

Behind the "R," the background is filled with a meticulously drawn landscape of Roman ruins. On the left, there's a structure with arches, reminiscent of an ancient aqueduct or building facade. To the right, tall, crumbling columns stand as relics of a bygone era, with a sky hatched with lines suggesting a cloudy or textured atmosphere above.

The ground is also textured with hatch marks to indicate varying surfaces, giving the impression of rough terrain and stone. The overall effect is a vintage or historical illustration, possibly from an old text or document. The fine lines and shading create a sense of depth and age, conveying a classic and scholarly feel.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a large, ornate letter "R" set against a detailed background. The letter "R" is prominently featured in the center of the image, with intricate line work and shading to give it a three-dimensional appearance. The background showcases what appears to be ancient ruins, including columns and arches, suggesting a classical or historical setting. The ruins are partially crumbled and weathered, adding to the sense of antiquity. The entire composition is framed within a rectangular border, giving it a structured and formal look. The style of the image suggests it could be an illustration from an old book or a decorative initial letter often found in historical texts.

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