Human Generated Data

Title

"Hold fast, Gaspard...I'm going to drown!..."

Date

1844

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, M8755

Human Generated Data

Title

"Hold fast, Gaspard...I'm going to drown!..."

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Date

1844

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. G. Russell Allen and Paul J. Sachs, M8755

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Human 97.9
Person 97.8
Art 95.7
Drawing 93.7
Painting 84.4
Sketch 80.1
Text 77.8
Person 69.7
Person 64.8
Page 55

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

print 100
illustration 99.9
people 99.9
engraving 99.7
lithograph 99.5
art 99.4
adult 98
man 97.1
one 95.8
weapon 95
etching 94.7
antique 94.5
woodcut 94.3
book bindings 93.6
vintage 93.5
cavalry 93
leader 92
group 91.5
old 90.5
music 89.7

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

newspaper 63.7
product 51.6
book jacket 45.3
creation 40.2
sketch 39
money 36.6
jacket 35.2
currency 33.2
drawing 32.6
dollar 30.6
paper 29.8
wrapping 26.8
cash 26.5
finance 25.3
dollars 24.2
bank 23.3
business 23.1
wealth 22.4
vintage 22.3
representation 21.9
banking 21.1
daily 19.8
financial 19.6
old 19.5
stamp 19.4
letter 19.3
postmark 18.7
mail 18.2
retro 18
covering 18
us 17.4
loan 17.3
bill 17.1
savings 16.8
envelope 16.6
ancient 16.4
exchange 16.2
postage 15.7
pay 15.3
one 14.9
rich 14.9
postal 14.7
investment 14.7
bills 14.6
hundred 14.5
art 13.9
philately 13.8
close 13.1
franklin 12.8
states 12.6
history 11.6
closeup 11.5
capital 11.4
sign 11.3
success 11.3
economy 11.1
grunge 11.1
circa 10.9
symbol 10.8
market 10.7
finances 10.6
united 10.5
comic book 10.1
aged 10
shows 9.9
printed 9.8
design 9.6
post 9.5
card 9.4
face 9.2
president 8.8
funds 8.8
man 8.7
banknote 8.7
antique 8.7
profit 8.6
black 8.4
message 8.2
religion 8.1
banknotes 7.8
economic 7.8
payment 7.7
note 7.4
global 7.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

text 100
sketch 97.1
drawing 95.6
old 72
engraving 65.9
person 63.5
posing 57.7
illustration 55.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-56
Gender Male, 54.8%
Sad 45.1%
Surprised 45%
Angry 45.4%
Calm 54.3%
Confused 45%
Fear 45%
Happy 45%
Disgusted 45%

AWS Rekognition

Age 39-57
Gender Male, 54.4%
Confused 45%
Surprised 45%
Happy 45%
Angry 45.1%
Sad 45.2%
Calm 54.7%
Disgusted 45%
Fear 45%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 97.8%
Person 69.7%
Person 64.8%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-06

an old photo of a man holding a book 44.4%
a man holding a book 38.4%
an old photo of a man 38.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a man in a boat with a dog on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image appears to be a satirical cartoon titled "Les Philanthropes du Jour," which translates to "The Philanthropists of the Day." It depicts two men in a boat, pulling a drowning man from the water with a net. The setting includes a river or canal, and in the background, there are buildings and people walking. The text at the top and bottom of the image, written in French, likely provides a humorous or critical commentary on the situation or the nature of the so-called philanthropists.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-03

The image depicts a black and white illustration showing a scene with a boat on water. In the boat, an individual wearing a hat and a long-sleeve shirt is seen holding a long pole or oar, seemingly propelling or steering the boat. There is also a figure partially submerged in the water, at the boat's side, appearing to swim or be in distress. The backdrop includes a landmass with a building facade lined with numerous windows, suggesting an urban setting.

The upper part of the illustration has text in French that reads "LES PHILANTROPES DU JOUR." Additionally, the bottom portion includes a dialogue in French, which is part of the illustration, likely adding context to the scene being depicted. This might imply a satirical or critical perspective on social issues, as implied by the title mentioning "philanthropists of the day." The illustration also contains a signature or mark and is numbered at the bottom right corner, indicating it might be part of a series or collection.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a French satirical illustration titled "Les Philanthropes du Jour" (The Philanthropists of the Day). The sketch shows a dramatic scene where two men in a boat are interacting with what appears to be a person pretending to drown in the water. The title and scene suggest this is depicting a scam or staged rescue attempt.

The image shows a boat with two figures, one standing with a pole and another leaning over. In the water, there appears to be someone who is deliberately acting out a drowning scene, with their limbs visible above the water in an exaggerated manner. The background shows buildings along what appears to be a riverbank or waterfront.

The French text at the bottom appears to be dialogue between the characters, suggesting this is a staged rescue attempt for financial gain, mocking false philanthropy. The artwork appears to be a lithograph or similar print technique, characteristic of 19th-century French satirical art.

The style and execution suggest this might be from a series of social commentary pieces, possibly from a French satirical publication of the period.

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

The image depicts a philanthropist from the 19th century in a small boat rescuing a drowning man and dog in the Seine river in Paris. The philanthropist appears to be reaching out to help the man and dog into his boat amid the buildings and structures lining the riverbank. The text below the image, written in French, provides more context about this act of charity and kindness by the unnamed philanthropist. The sketch has a vintage, documentary quality to it, capturing a moment of heroism and compassion on the streets (or rather, waters) of Paris.

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

The image depicts a scene of a man rowing a small boat on a body of water, with a cityscape visible in the background. The man appears to be a downtrodden or impoverished individual, as suggested by his worn clothing and somewhat disheveled appearance. He is seated in the boat, holding an oar, and the image has a melancholic or somber tone. The title at the top of the image refers to "Les philanthropes du jour," suggesting this may be a commentary on societal issues or the plight of the less fortunate during that time period.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a sketch of two men in a boat, with one man rowing and the other man holding an oar. The man on the right is wearing a hat and a long coat, while the man on the left is wearing a hat and a short-sleeved shirt. The man on the right is holding a large oar in his right hand, and the man on the left is holding a smaller oar in his left hand. The boat is floating on the water, and there are buildings in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of calmness and serenity, with the two men working together in harmony.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white illustration of two men in a boat, with one man rowing and the other sitting at the front. The man rowing is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants, while the man sitting at the front is wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt. The boat appears to be in a body of water, possibly a river or lake.

In the background, there are buildings and people on the shore. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of activity and movement, as the man rowing is propelling the boat through the water. The image also conveys a sense of camaraderie between the two men, as they work together to navigate the boat.

The image is likely from an old book or magazine, given its age and style. It may have been created by an artist or illustrator who specialized in depicting scenes of everyday life. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past and offers a unique perspective on the lives of people who lived during that time period.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white drawing of two men in a boat. One of them is standing and holding a paddle, while the other is crouching and holding a net. A dog is in the water near the boat. The boat is in the water, and there are buildings in the background. The image has a watermark on the bottom left and a title on the top.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of two men in a boat on a river. The man in the front is holding a paddle and appears to be rescuing the other man, who is in the water. The man in the boat is looking at the man in the water and seems to be shouting at him. The drawing has a French title, "Les Philanthropes du Jour," which translates to "The Philanthropists of the Day." The drawing also has a French caption that reads, "Laissez-nous donc tranquille, vous voyez bien que je sais nager et que je me baigne tranquillement." This translates to "Leave us alone, you can see that I can swim and that I am swimming peacefully."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene:

The image is a satirical cartoon or illustration. It depicts a scene on a body of water, likely a river or canal, with a boat and a drowning person. The style suggests it's from the 19th century. The title "LES PHILANTROPES DU JOUR." (The Philanthropists of the Day) sets a sarcastic tone, indicating the image criticizes a certain type of "do-gooder."

Characters and Actions:

  • The Drowning Person: A person is submerged in the water, with only their head and feet visible. They appear to be in distress, likely drowning.
  • The Boatmen: Two men are in a boat. One is holding a long pole with a cloth at the end, appearing to be trying to "rescue" the drowning person. The other man is rowing. Their expressions suggest more of a detached, almost comedic, interest in the situation.

Background:

The background shows a shoreline with buildings and a few figures. This provides context for the setting.

Inscriptions and Dialogue:

Below the image, there is text (dialogue). The text, combined with the visual, further emphasizes the satire. It likely provides the boatmen's conversations which reveal their motivations for helping (or not helping) the drowning person. The tone is likely cynical and self-serving.

Overall Impression:

The image is likely a commentary on the hypocrisy or questionable motives behind supposed acts of charity or philanthropy. The artist uses the visual of a life-and-death situation in a way that mocks the self-interest of the "philanthropists".

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overview

The image is a lithograph titled "Les Philanthropes du Jour" (The Philanthropists of the Day). It appears to be a satirical commentary on the motivations behind acts of apparent altruism.

Visual Description

  • Setting: The scene takes place on a body of water, likely a river, with a cityscape visible in the background.

  • Characters: There are three main figures:

    • Two men are in a small boat. One is rowing, while the other is standing and holding a long pole.
    • A third person is in the water, seemingly drowning. Only their head, part of their upper body, and feet (wearing shoes) are visible.
  • Action: The man with the pole is using it to "rescue" the person in the water by holding them with a cloth or something attached to the pole. The expression on the face of the man with the pole is rather unconcerned.

  • Composition: The composition is somewhat humorous, with the contrast between the supposedly philanthropic act and the disinterest in the expressions of the men in the boat

Text

The image includes text beneath it which provides context:

  • "Tire ferme, Gaspard...y va s'neyer!" - "Pull hard, Gaspard...he's going to drown!"
  • "Laissezmoi donc tranquille...vous voyez bien que je sais nager et que je me baigne tranquillement." - "Leave me alone...you can see I know how to swim and am just bathing peacefully."
  • "Tire toujours Gaspard...si onles écoulait on n'pourrait jamais en sauver un seul...nous allons le remonter comme ça jusqu'à Bercy et l'eommissaire nous donnera 25 francs pour notre belle action...saus compter le pour boire qui sera a la générosité du bourgeois!" - "Keep pulling, Gaspard...if we listened to them, we'd never save a single one...we'll pull him like this until Bercy, and the commissioner will give us 25 francs for our good deed...not to mention the tip we'll get from the generosity of the bourgeois!"

Interpretation

The image appears to be a critique of those who perform acts of charity for selfish gain rather than genuine compassion. The text highlights this by suggesting that the men in the boat are only "rescuing" the drowning person for the reward they expect to receive.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a lithograph titled "Les Philantropes du Jour," which translates to "The Philanthropists of the Day." It appears to be a satirical or humorous depiction, typical of the style of Honoré Daumier, a renowned French caricaturist.

In the image, two men are in a small boat on a body of water, likely a river or a flooded area. One man is standing and using a long pole to push the boat along, while the other man is seated, holding onto the side of the boat. Both men appear to be dressed in worn, working-class clothing. The standing man is looking down at the water with a somewhat disgruntled expression.

In the background, there are buildings and people, suggesting an urban setting. The buildings are drawn in a simplified, sketch-like manner, adding to the overall satirical tone of the piece.

At the bottom of the image, there is text in French. The text reads:

"-- Tire ferme, Gaspard... y'a c'mayer!
-- Laisserait donc tranquille... vous voyez bien que je sais nager: et que je ne baiséme tranquillement.
-- Tire toujours Gaspard... si on les écoutait on n'pourrait jamais en sauver un seul... nous allons: le remonter comme ça jusqu'à Bercy et l'commissaire nous donnera 25 francs pour notre belle action... sans compter le pour boire qu'a sera à la générosité da bourgeois!"

This dialogue translates roughly to:

"-- Pull hard, Gaspard... there's a tip!
-- Leave me alone... you can see that I know how to swim and that I am calm.
-- Keep pulling, Gaspard... if we listened to them, we would never be able to save anyone... we are going to bring him like this to Bercy and the commissioner will give us 25 francs for our good deed... not to mention the drink that will be given by the generosity of the bourgeois!"

The text adds a layer of humor and social commentary, highlighting the men's motivation for their "philanthropic" act, which seems to be more about personal gain than genuine altruism.

Text analysis

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