Human Generated Data

Title

Une Récompense Artistique

Date

19th century

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. G. Russell Allen and Paul J. Sachs, M8738

Human Generated Data

Title

Une Récompense Artistique

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Date

19th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. G. Russell Allen and Paul J. Sachs, M8738

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Person 99.6
Human 99.6
Art 97
Advertisement 96.2
Poster 96.2
Painting 89.7
Person 89
Drawing 85.1
Text 74.7
Sketch 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

print 100
people 100
illustration 99.8
art 99.7
painting 99.6
engraving 99.6
adult 99.2
portrait 98.9
man 98.6
woman 97.9
two 97.9
group 97.7
lithograph 95.3
one 95.2
leader 94.7
woodcut 93.2
vintage 92.9
retro 90
music 88
antique 86.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

newspaper 57.2
product 49.4
creation 40.3
book jacket 23.3
comic book 20.3
stamp 18.4
vintage 18.2
mail 18.2
jacket 18.2
money 17.9
postmark 16.7
postage 16.7
slick 16.5
letter 16.5
business 16.4
sketch 16.3
paper 15.7
postal 14.7
drawing 14.4
old 13.9
philately 13.8
wrapping 13.8
dollar 13
envelope 12.8
currency 12.6
retro 12.3
man 12.1
black 12
exchange 11.4
symbol 11.4
bill 11.4
people 11.2
finance 11
magazine 10.6
covering 10.5
portrait 10.3
grunge 10.2
art 10.1
cash 10.1
bank 9.8
financial 9.8
representation 9.8
one 9.7
close 9.7
office 9.6
post 9.5
daily 9.5
closeup 9.4
model 9.3
power 9.2
male 9.2
banking 9.2
silhouette 9.1
fashion 9
style 8.9
circa 8.9
printed 8.8
person 8.7
ancient 8.6
united 8.6
face 8.5
card 8.5
adult 8.5
event 8.3
print media 8.1
wealth 8.1
sexy 8
hair 7.9
design 7.9
states 7.7
success 7.2
aged 7.2
market 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

text 99.9
drawing 98.3
person 97.3
clothing 96.9
sketch 96.5
cartoon 95
illustration 93.3
book 91.8
engraving 50.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-56
Gender Male, 54.9%
Disgusted 45%
Confused 45%
Calm 53.9%
Happy 45%
Surprised 45%
Fear 45%
Angry 45.9%
Sad 45.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-30
Gender Male, 54.6%
Happy 45%
Disgusted 45%
Fear 45%
Calm 54.5%
Sad 45.1%
Confused 45%
Surprised 45%
Angry 45.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-56
Gender Male, 54.4%
Surprised 45.2%
Calm 51%
Disgusted 45%
Sad 45.1%
Angry 48%
Confused 45%
Happy 45.7%
Fear 45%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster
Person 99.6%
Person 89%
Poster 96.2%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.4%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a woman in a black dress is standing in front of a man -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-03

This image is a monochromatic illustration with a caption "Voyage en Chine" at the top, suggesting a depiction of an artistic scene during a journey to China. The illustration shows three Chinese men, dressed in traditional attire, with two of them kneeling and one standing close. They appear to be listening attentively and studying music from a manuscript. One of the men is pointing to the music sheet, likely discussing or learning about it. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly a study or music room, with decorative designs in the background. The style is reminiscent of 19th-century engravings or illustrations. The bottom caption is in French, providing context about the Chinese passion for music and their reverence for musicians.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-03

This image features an illustration from a book or magazine, given the page number and text surrounding it. The title "VOYAGE EN CHINE" suggests that the content is related to travel in China. The illustration itself depicts a traditional Chinese setting where two individuals appear to be performing music. The figure on the left is seated at a table, possibly playing an instrument like a guqin, which is a stringed instrument. On the right, another person kneels on the floor with their back turned to the viewer, likely listening to or accompanying the performance. There are sculpted incense burners or vases on the table, and the background includes an ornately carved screen. The caption under the image, in French, starts with "Une récompense artistique," indicating that the scene might involve some form of artistic recognition. The rest of the text describes something about the Chinese love for music and a detailed anecdote related to artistic reward. The image is signed by the artist in the bottom right corner with the year '93, suggesting it might be from the year 1893.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-03

This is a historical illustration titled "Voyage en Chine" (Journey to China), appearing to be a satirical drawing from what seems to be a 19th-century French publication. The scene shows a western musician or performer in dark clothing with long hair standing by a piano or musical instrument, while Chinese figures in traditional clothing are kneeling or bowing before them. The image has a caption in French that discusses how the Chinese appreciate music but their musicians lack sophistication compared to civilized countries. It's a rather ethnocentric perspective typical of European attitudes toward China during that period. The artwork is done in a sketch-like style with strong contrasts between light and dark areas, characteristic of lithographic prints of that era.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-03

The image is an old black and white illustration titled "Voyage en Chine" (Travel to China). It depicts a scene inside a room where a bearded man wearing a long dark robe or coat is standing and looking at sheet music on a piano or harpsichord. Several young children are gathered around him, sitting on the floor and looking up attentively as if he is giving them a music lesson or telling them a story. The room has ornate carpet and wall designs suggesting an artistic or luxurious setting. The caption below the image is in French and provides more context about the musical or artistic theme of the scene being portrayed.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-03

The image appears to depict a scene from a voyage in China. It shows a group of people, including a woman in a long, dark dress standing in the center. She seems to be interacting with several other individuals, some of whom appear to be children. The image is rendered in a detailed, illustrative style, with intricate background elements and figures. The text below the image provides a caption in French that discusses music and artistic rewards. However, as the image contains a human face, I will not identify or name any of the individuals shown.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image depicts a scene from the French comic strip 'Voyage en Chine' (Journey to China), created by the renowned artist and caricaturist Honoré Daumier. The scene is set in a room with a piano and a group of individuals, including a man with long hair, who appears to be a musician or composer. Another man is kneeling on the floor, seemingly playing a musical instrument. A third individual, possibly a patron or a member of the audience, stands nearby.

Daumier's work is characterized by its satirical and often critical portrayal of contemporary society, politics, and culture. This particular image likely reflects his commentary on the cultural exchange between France and China during the 19th century, as well as his interest in the arts and the lives of musicians and composers.

The image is rendered in a detailed and expressive style, typical of Daumier's work. The use of shading and texture adds depth and dimensionality to the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the intricate details of the characters and their surroundings. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement, capturing the essence of the scene and inviting the viewer to engage with the narrative.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

This image is a vintage illustration of a woman standing next to a piano, with three men kneeling before her. The woman has long dark hair and wears a long-sleeved black dress, while the men are bald and wear white robes. The background features a wall with a patterned design.

The illustration is accompanied by text in French, which appears to be a caption or description of the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of reverence or admiration for the woman, who may be a musician or artist. The use of muted colors and simple lines adds to the vintage feel of the illustration, which may have been created in the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-03

The image is a black-and-white illustration with French text at the bottom. It depicts a scene that appears to be from a story or a play. In the center of the image, a man is playing a piano, and he is looking down, possibly at the keys or at something on the floor. To his right, another man is kneeling and holding a piece of paper or a book, which he appears to be reading or examining closely. Behind him, another man is standing, wearing a traditional robe, and he is looking down at the kneeling man. The setting seems to be indoors, with a wall in the background that has a decorative pattern. The overall atmosphere of the scene is serious and focused, with the characters engaged in their respective activities. The French text at the bottom of the image provides context or additional information about the scene, but it is not translated here.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-03

The image is a black-and-white illustration with a monochromatic tone. It depicts a scene with three figures, one standing and two kneeling. The standing figure is a man with long hair and a beard, dressed in a long, flowing robe. He is playing a piano, with a candle on the stand beside him. The two kneeling figures are also dressed in robes and appear to be listening to the music. The image is framed by a white border and has a title and text in French.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

Here is a description of the image:

Overview:

The image is a black and white caricature or satirical illustration titled "VOYAGE EN CHINE" and "UNE RÉCOMPENSE ARTISTIQUE" (An Artistic Reward). It depicts a scene involving a Western musician and several Chinese figures, seemingly commenting on cultural interactions and perceptions of music.

Detailed Description:

  • Setting: The scene appears to be indoors, possibly in a room with ornate decorations in the background.

  • Central Figures:

    • Musician: A tall, gaunt, Western-looking musician with long hair stands next to a piano or keyboard. He has a stern expression and is gesturing downwards with his right hand. He wears a dark robe and patterned trousers.

    • Chinese Figures:

      • A kneeling figure in the foreground is presented with a sword.
      • Two Chinese men stand behind the kneeling figure; they are dressed in robes and have distinctive hairstyles with topknots. They are depicted with somewhat caricatured features.
  • Action: The Western musician seems to be bestowing or presenting the sword, perhaps as a reward, to the kneeling Chinese figure, who is receiving it with a serious or solemn expression.

  • Text: Below the image, there is a description of the cartoon.

    • "Les chinois aiment la musique, mais ils raffolent surtout des musiciens, leur engouement en ce genre est porté à un point d'exagération qui ne serait pas compris dans nos pays civilisés." (The Chinese love music, but they are especially crazy about musicians; their infatuation in this genre is taken to an exaggeration that would not be understood in our civilized countries).
    • "Ainsi rien n'est plus commun que de voir des chinois s'atteler en guise de chevaux au cabriolet qui renferme leur idole et quand un pianiste a improvisé des variations quelque peu brillantes sur l'air du Clair de lune, Ah! vous dirai-je maman, ou autre Roi Dagobert, ils ne trouvent rien de mieux à lui décerner qu'un sabre d'honneur qui est offert et reçu avec un sang-froid également cocasse!" (So nothing is more common than seeing Chinese people harnessing themselves as horses to the cabriolet that contains their idol, and when a pianist has improvised some brilliant variations on the air of Clair de lune, Ah! I will tell you mom, or another King Dagobert, they find nothing better to give him than a sword of honor that is offered and received with an equally comical cold blood!).

Overall Impression:

The image seems to be a satirical commentary on cultural exchange or the perception of Chinese culture by Westerners. It reflects a viewpoint that finds Chinese customs or expressions of appreciation (such as adoring musicians or bestowing honors) to be exaggerated or strange. The tone is humorous and somewhat condescending.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

The image is a black and white caricature, likely from a newspaper or magazine. The title "VOYAGE EN CHINE" and a textual description titled "UNE RÉCOMPENSE ARTISTIQUE" are at the top and bottom, respectively.

The scene depicts a European-looking man in long, dark clothing standing by a piano with sheet music on it. He has a stern expression and is pointing towards a figure kneeling on the floor. The kneeling figure appears to be of Asian descent and holds a stringed instrument. Behind the kneeling figure are two more figures, also appearing Asian, with small, round heads and wearing robes. They seem to be looking at the performance. The artist seems to be making a satirical comment on cultural differences, specifically about how the Chinese might show appreciation to a musician. The text describes how the musician would get a "sabre d'honneur" (sabre of honor) as a reward.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is an illustration titled "Une récompense artistique" (An Artistic Reward) from a series called "Voyage en Chine" (Journey to China). It depicts a scene where a Western man, likely a musician or composer, is standing and appears to be in a state of exasperation or frustration. He is surrounded by three Chinese individuals who are seated and appear to be listening intently to a musical performance.

The Western man is dressed in a long coat and has long hair, giving him a somewhat disheveled appearance. He is holding a sheet of music in one hand and gesturing with the other, suggesting he is trying to communicate or explain something to the Chinese individuals.

The Chinese individuals are dressed in traditional attire and are seated on the floor. One of them is holding a musical instrument, possibly a stringed instrument, indicating that they are musicians.

The background features intricate patterns, possibly representing a traditional Chinese setting. The overall mood of the illustration seems to be one of cultural misunderstanding or miscommunication, as suggested by the text below the image.

The text below the image reads:

"Les chinois aiment la musique, mais ils se révoltent surtout des musiciens leur enseignement en ce genre est porté à un point d'exagération, qui ne serait pas compris dans nos pays civilisés: aussi rien n'est plus commun que de voir des chinois s'attaquer en guise de chevaux au cabaret qui se permettrait leur idée et quand un pianiste à improvisé des variations quelque peu brillantes sur l'air du Clair de lune. Ah! vous dirai-je maman, ou autre Roi Dagobert, ils ne trouvent rien de mieux à lui décerner qu'un 'sabre d'honneur' qui est offert et reçu avec un sang froid véritablement classique!"

Translation:
"The Chinese love music, but they especially revolt against musicians; their teaching in this genre is carried to a point of exaggeration, which would not be understood in our civilized countries: thus it is very common to see the Chinese attacking in the manner of horses in a cabaret who would permit their idea and when a pianist improvises brilliant variations on the air of the Clair de lune. Ah! will you tell me, mom, or another King Dagobert, they find nothing better to award him than a 'sword of honor' which is offered and received with a truly classical sangfroid!"

This text suggests a humorous or satirical take on cultural differences and misunderstandings between Western and Chinese musical traditions.

Text analysis

Amazon

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