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Human Generated Data

Title

A New Way of Descending the River of Life

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, M8704

Human Generated Data

Title

A New Way of Descending the River of Life

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, M8704

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Person 99.2
Human 99.2
Person 96.3
Drawing 94.3
Art 94.3
Person 89.8
Person 85
Animal 80.4
Bird 80.4
Sketch 79.8
Person 76.2
Text 75.5
Bird 69.9
Person 66.9
Outdoors 65.8
Soil 59.7
Nature 55.9
Page 55.5
Water 55

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

print 100
illustration 99.8
people 99.4
engraving 98.8
lithograph 98.5
art 97.9
vintage 97.2
antique 96.1
paper 96.1
etching 94.7
man 93.9
old 93.8
adult 91.8
retro 90.5
group 89.2
woodcut 88.1
card 86.3
vehicle 84.7
one 84.2
post 80.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

sketch 53
daily 48.6
drawing 44.8
paper 34.5
money 30.6
representation 30.1
newspaper 25.4
business 24.9
finance 24.5
currency 23.3
cash 22
vintage 21.5
dollar 21.4
financial 20.5
wealth 19.8
retro 19.7
bank 18.8
product 18.7
stamp 18.4
dollars 18.4
mail 18.2
old 18.1
postmark 16.8
bill 16.2
treasury 15.9
philately 15.8
letter 15.6
creation 14.8
postage 14.8
postal 14.7
comic book 14.5
us 13.5
pay 13.4
exchange 13.4
banking 12.9
closeup 12.8
book jacket 12.8
franklin 12.8
envelope 12.7
close 12.6
economy 12.1
sign 12
one 12
investment 11.9
success 11.3
ancient 11.3
depository 11.2
number 11.2
savings 11.2
note 11
man 10.8
bills 10.7
market 10.7
hundred 10.7
loan 10.5
office 10.4
capital 10.4
plan 10.4
antique 10.4
writing 10.4
rich 10.2
card 10.2
web site 10.2
symbol 10.1
jacket 10
aged 10
circa 9.9
history 9.8
facility 9.7
design 9.6
post 9.5
grunge 9.4
stock 9.4
commerce 9.3
communication 9.2
philatelic 8.9
address 8.8
banknote 8.7
states 8.7
profit 8.6
pencil 8.6
hobby 8.5
print 8.5
professional 8.4
message 8.2
printed 7.9
pen 7.9
income 7.8
price 7.7
graph 7.7
diagram 7.7
international 7.6
united 7.6
wrapping 7.6
document 7.4
page 7.4
map 7.2
collection 7.2
idea 7.1
world 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

text 100
book 99.7
sketch 98.8
drawing 98.7
illustration 66
child art 63.1
cartoon 57.6
engraving 56.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Female, 50.6%
Angry 54.3%
Fear 45.1%
Disgusted 45.2%
Calm 45%
Confused 45%
Happy 45.1%
Sad 45%
Surprised 45.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Bird
Person 99.2%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 72.4%
text visuals 26.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

a close up of a book 71.9%
close up of a book 66.5%
a close up of text on a book 63.8%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a humorous illustration showcasing a chaotic scene on a river. Several individuals are struggling in the water after what appears to be a boating accident. One person is seen clinging to an overturned boat, another is swimming away, and there are various objects floating in the water, including a hat and an oar. In the background, a bridge spans across the river, and figures are seen on the riverbank, either walking or running. The caricature is titled "Une nouvelle manière de descendre le fleuve de la vie," which translates to "A new way to descend the river of life," suggesting a satirical take on navigating life's challenges.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-03

This image depicts a humorous or satirical scene where individuals are engaging in an activity on a river. One person is in a small boat rowing, while others have their heads poking out of the water, giving the impression that they are swimming or floating. The environment suggests an urban riverside setting, with buildings in the background along the top of the embankment and a bridge further upstream. The figures in the water appear to be partaking in a leisurely activity, judging by the relaxed postures and the presence of items like a hat and a sword, which adds to the quirky nature of the scene. The activity seems unconventional, as indicated by the presence of objects not typically associated with swimming or boating.

The French text at the bottom of the image appears to be a caption that likely offers a humorous commentary or description related to the illustration. The art style and clothing suggest that the image might be from an older publication, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a French satirical illustration titled "Les Canotiers Parisiens" (The Parisian Boaters). The image shows a humorous scene of people in distress in what appears to be the Seine River in Paris. In the background, there are bridge arches and buildings along the riverbank. The main focus is on several figures struggling in the water, with a capsized boat visible. There's also someone running along the riverbank. One particularly amusing detail is a hat floating on the water's surface. The artwork is done in a sketch-like style with pencil or charcoal, typical of 19th-century satirical illustrations. The caption at the bottom, written in French, makes a joke about "a new way to descend the river of life" and includes dialogue expressing frustration about wet boots and pants. It's a clever commentary on the misadventures of recreational boating in Paris during that era.

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

The image depicts a scene titled "Les Canotiers Parisiens", which translates to "The Parisian Rowers". It shows several people in small boats or canoes on a body of water, likely a river, with a large snowy embankment or cliff in the background. Some people are rowing the boats while others appear to have fallen into the water. The image has a sketch-like, hand-drawn quality and is accompanied by French text at the bottom describing a new way of descending the river that has caused many people to fall in the water due to not being able to properly steer their boats.

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

This image appears to be a vintage illustration depicting a rather whimsical scene along a riverbank or shoreline. The main focus seems to be a figure in the foreground using some kind of tool or device, potentially a type of fishing rod or hook, to interact with the water.

In the background, there are several other figures engaging in various activities, such as running or boating. The overall style and composition suggest this is an artistic rendering rather than a photographic depiction, with a somewhat surreal or fantastical quality to the scene.

Without being able to identify any specific individuals, the image appears to be conveying some kind of narrative or commentary, perhaps related to human interaction with the natural world or some new technological development. The caption below the image provides additional context, though I cannot read or interpret the French text.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image is a political cartoon by French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, titled "Les Canotiers Parisiens" (Parisian Boatmen). It was created in 1879 and published in the magazine "Le Charivari."

Description:

  • The cartoon depicts a scene of chaos and disaster on the Seine River in Paris.
  • A boat is capsizing, and people are struggling to stay afloat.
  • A man is shown running away from the scene, while others are trying to rescue those in the water.
  • In the background, there are buildings and a bridge, which adds to the sense of chaos and disorder.

Symbolism:

  • The cartoon is likely meant to comment on the state of the working class in Paris during the late 19th century.
  • The boatmen, who were often poor and marginalized, are shown struggling to survive in the face of economic hardship and social injustice.
  • The cartoon may also be seen as a commentary on the dangers of the Seine River, which was known for its pollution and accidents.

Style:

  • The cartoon is drawn in a realistic style, with detailed depictions of the people and objects in the scene.
  • The use of shading and texture adds depth and volume to the image.
  • The cartoon is signed by Toulouse-Lautrec, who was known for his bold and expressive style.

Significance:

  • "Les Canotiers Parisiens" is considered one of Toulouse-Lautrec's most important works, as it showcases his ability to capture the spirit of the working class and the struggles of everyday life.
  • The cartoon has been widely reproduced and is considered a classic of French satire.
  • It is now held in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, where it remains a popular attraction for visitors.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing. It depicts a river with a bridge in the background and a hill with people on it. A man is running on the hill, and another man is standing on the hill. There are two people in the water, one of whom is holding a paddle. One of the people in the water is wearing a hat. There is a boat in the water.

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a scene on the Seine River in Paris. It features several people engaged in various activities, including canoeing and swimming. In the foreground, a man in a boat is holding a paddle and appears to be struggling against the current, with a woman in the water nearby. The riverbank is lined with people, some of whom are standing and watching the scene unfold. The drawing also includes a bridge and a hill in the background, with more people gathered on the hill.

Text analysis

Amazon

MANIERE
FLEUVE
DE
NOUVELLE
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tombee
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parte
de
nouvelle
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ta
seulement
bottier
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notre
le
DESCENORE
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diable
invention
pas
sus
feu
dans
VIE
je
ben
dans ben ne voila- pas de quon pous ser des cris de feu je sus seulement vexe bottier
ne
pous ser
quon
vexe
cris
WANI PAHSTEN S.
WANI
voila-
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Google

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je
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mon
bottier
mes
bottes
qui
prennent
l'eau
par
les
poches
pantalon!
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cause
notre
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