Human Generated Data

Title

Questionmark

Date

1868

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Program for Harvard College, M13811

Human Generated Data

Title

Questionmark

People

Artist: Honoré-Victorin Daumier, French 1808-1879

Date

1868

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Program for Harvard College, M13811

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Human 93.5
Art 93.5
Drawing 93.5
Sewing 90.1
Sketch 77.5
Machine 63.9
Text 61.5
Photography 61.1
Photo 61.1
Person 46

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

illustration 99.5
art 98.4
chalk out 98.3
vintage 98.2
print 98.1
old 97
visuals 96.3
antique 95.9
retro 95.8
engraving 94.6
people 94.2
paper 91.5
wear 89.7
design 89.5
painting 89.4
text 87.9
one 87.6
desktop 87.5
sketch 87
image 86.6

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

sewing machine 71.2
home appliance 60.5
textile machine 56.9
appliance 47.1
machine 44.9
plumbing fixture 40.1
sink 39
device 36.2
durables 30.4
metal 24.9
shower 22.2
fixture 21.4
paper 21.1
money 17.8
business 15.8
old 15.3
currency 15.2
consumer goods 15.1
finance 14.3
design 14.1
note 13.8
close 13.1
dollar 13
cash 11.9
bank 11.6
equipment 11.6
silver 11.5
home 11.2
blank 11.1
antique 11.1
banking 11
tap 10.8
wealth 10.8
retro 10.6
sketch 10.6
steel 10.6
drawing 10.6
sign 10.5
object 10.2
savings 10.2
frame 10.1
investment 10.1
clean 10
water 10
art 9.7
technology 9.6
bathroom 9.6
bill 9.5
grunge 9.4
decoration 8.7
symbol 8.7
bills 8.7
objects 8.7
dollars 8.7
post 8.6
iron 8.3
pattern 8.2
faucet 7.9
black 7.8
space 7.7
hundred 7.7
gift 7.7
us 7.7
exchange 7.6
shape 7.4
tool 7.4
economy 7.4
closeup 7.4
metallic 7.4
office 7.2
wet 7.1
antiquity 7.1
work 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Cartoon 92.3
Drawing 82.5
Sketch 76.5
Illustration 73.2
Art 65.5
Artwork 55.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

text 100
book 99.8
drawing 99.4
sketch 99.3
cartoon 95.7
illustration 94.1
engraving 63.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 46%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a book 50%
close up of a book 44.2%
a hand holding a book 44.1%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-03

This is an illustration of a classic caricature style featuring a personification of Death, depicted as a skeletal figure wearing a draped cloak, holding a scythe, and peering intently into the muzzle of a large cannon. Death's traditional scythe, often associated with the reaping of souls, is raised behind its head, and the figure is hunched over in a curious manner, seemingly puzzled or intrigued by the cannon. Below the cannon is a number (46.), and to the bottom right of the image is a question mark. The frame for the image has "ACTUALITÉS" at the top and "211." at the top right corner, indicating this might be part of a series or publication numbered as such. Below the image, various markings include artist initials "h.D.", a printed name that appears to be "Lith. Destouches, Paris," which could suggest the name of the lithographer or print shop, and a numerical marking "33/42 3349" that could refer to printing or inventory details. The context implies that the image might contain a satirical or symbolic commentary, possibly on a topic relevant at the time of its creation, such as the nature of warfare, the power of military technology, or the inevitability of death even in the face of human advancement. The specific meaning would likely be clearer within the historical and cultural context in which it was produced.

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

The image is a black and white drawing titled "ACTUALITÉS." It is numbered "211" in the top right corner and features a scene with a large cannon positioned prominently in the foreground. In front of the cannon, slumped over and supporting himself with a scythe, is a figure reminiscent of the Grim Reaper, typically symbolic of death. The figure's head is placed directly at the mouth of the cannon, suggesting themes of mortality or danger. The bottom center of the image has a single "?" possibly indicating a question or suggesting ambiguity in the scene. The artwork is signed with initials "h.B," standing for the famous French artist Honoré Daumier, who was known for his caricatures and political cartoons. The presence of the scythe and the cannon together suggests a stark and powerful commentary, potentially on war or the nature of death and violence.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a political cartoon or satirical illustration titled "ACTUALITES" (meaning "Current Events" in French). The image shows a figure dressed in robes wielding a large scythe facing what appears to be a cannon or large artillery piece mounted on wheels. The composition creates a striking contrast between the medieval symbolism of the scythe and the modern military technology of the cannon. The drawing is rendered in a sketch-like style with dramatic shading, typical of 19th century political illustrations. At the bottom of the image, there's a question mark, adding an element of ambiguity or encouraging viewers to contemplate the meaning. The artist's initials "h.D." appear in the lower left corner, and there are printing details at the bottom indicating it was lithographed.

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

The image depicts a pencil sketch or engraving of a cloaked or robed figure sitting hunched over while holding a long scythe or sickle. The figure appears to be the personification of Death or the Grim Reaper. In front of the figure is a large rectangular object, likely meant to represent a coffin or sarcophagus. The overall tone of the artwork is somber and ominous, reflecting themes of mortality.

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

The image appears to be a black and white illustration depicting a figure holding a large flag or banner, which is billowing dramatically behind them. The figure is dressed in ornate, flowing robes and seems to be in a moment of intense action or movement. In the background, there is an unusual cylindrical object or structure that looks somewhat mechanical or technological in nature. The overall image has a surreal, allegorical quality to it.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a skeleton holding a scythe and looking through the telescope. The drawing is framed by a thin black border. At the top of the frame, there is a text that reads "ACTUALITES." Below the drawing, there is a number "46" and a signature "b.D." On the bottom left, there is a text that reads "A de Vresse, p. Rivoli, 55." On the bottom right, there is a text that reads "Lith. Destouches, r. Paradis PE 28." Below the frame, there is a number "311" and a question mark.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white engraving from a historical document or publication. In the center of the image, there is a figure dressed in ancient attire, holding a scythe in one hand and a large cannon in the other. The figure's posture suggests a sense of foreboding or melancholy. The scythe, a traditional symbol of death, is prominently displayed, while the cannon, a weapon of war, adds to the somber mood. The engraving is framed by a border with the text "Actualités" at the top and a number "211" below it. The image also includes a question mark at the bottom right corner, possibly indicating a rhetorical question or a sense of uncertainty.

Text analysis

Amazon

ACTUALITES.
211.
46.
339
bp
pr

Google

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ACTUALITES 211 46. A de Yresse rRvel 55 Lity,Destouches Paradis Pre 28 ? I7
ACTUALITES
211
46.
de
Yresse
rRvel
55
Lity,Destouches
Paradis
Pre
28
I7