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Human Generated Data

Title

Letter A

Date

1799

People

Artist: Anonymous, French French, active 1789-1799

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7268

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter A

People

Artist: Anonymous, French French, active 1789-1799

Date

1799

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7268

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-09

Text 93.8
Symbol 81.1
Alphabet 64.5
Logo 55.3
Trademark 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-09

old 97.4
vintage 97.2
retro 96.1
illustration 95.2
art 95.2
antique 94.9
collection 94.4
symbol 94.3
desktop 94.2
paper 93.3
picture frame 92.4
decoration 92.3
ancient 92.2
design 91.9
letter 91.1
margin 89.5
print 84.2
pattern 84.2
post 82.8
image 82

Imagga
created on 2019-11-09

sundial 77.6
timepiece 61.9
measuring instrument 46.6
device 45.9
indicator 41
old 34.2
vintage 32.3
instrument 30.1
art 27.2
ancient 24.2
paper 22
architecture 21.6
antique 20.9
history 20.6
retro 20.5
texture 18.8
decoration 18.1
money 17.9
cash 17.4
culture 17.1
grunge 17.1
religion 17
tile 17
wall 15.4
currency 15.3
pattern 15.1
stamp 14.5
frame 14.2
dollar 13.9
ornate 13.7
building 13.6
finance 13.5
design 13.5
symbol 13.5
prayer rug 13.4
historic 12.9
stone 12.7
bank 12.6
mail 12.5
facade 12.3
travel 12
letter 11.9
postmark 11.8
postage 11.8
landmark 11.8
dollars 11.6
sculpture 11.5
post 11.5
detail 11.3
one 11.2
structure 11.1
carving 10.8
rug 10.7
mosaic 10.3
church 10.2
border 10
collection 9.9
gold 9.9
business 9.7
floor cover 9.7
us 9.7
obsolete 9.6
bill 9.5
ornament 9.5
window 9.5
monument 9.4
exterior 9.2
banking 9.2
wood 9.2
close 9.1
aged 9.1
financial 8.9
postal 8.8
museum 8.7
religious 8.4
savings 8.4
style 8.2
wealth 8.1
furnishing 8
decor 8
philately 7.9
arch 7.9
textured 7.9
entrance 7.7
cathedral 7.7
memorial 7.7
loan 7.7
attraction 7.7
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covering 7.6
door 7.6
temple 7.6
historical 7.5
house 7.5
decorative 7.5
traditional 7.5
city 7.5
rich 7.5
famous 7.5
success 7.3
icon 7.1
interior 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-09

Font 68.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-09

text 99.9
drawing 87.4
sketch 78.1
engraving 55
picture frame 14.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 92.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-09

streetview architecture 45.5%
paintings art 43.2%
text visuals 10.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-09

a close up of a book 53.6%
close up of a book 48.2%
a close up of text on a book 43.2%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a letter a is shown in this image

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-06

This is an image of a decorative capital letter "A". It is contained within a square frame, which has an ornamental border with a repeating pattern suggesting circular motifs. The background behind the letter "A" features hatched shading, which creates a sense of depth and contrast, making the "A" stand out. The letter itself has thick lines for its vertical and diagonal strokes, with sharp edges, and overall, the design has a classical or vintage appearance, typical of embellished initials used in historical texts or inscriptions. The image conveys a sense of old-world craftsmanship, often found in typography from previous centuries.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-06

The image is an elaborate, stylized letter "A" enclosed within a decorative frame. The letter itself is drawn with clean, bold lines and has a classic, serif font style. The background behind the "A" features parallel lines that provide a textured effect. Surrounding the letter, the border is intricately designed with a pattern that resembles a sequence of oval or almond shapes which are connected and regularly spaced, creating a rhythmic motif. The overall appearance of the image evokes a sense of traditional, ornamental typography, potentially from an old manuscript or a decorative print.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This image shows a decorative capital letter "A" in what appears to be a historical or vintage printing style. The letter is centered within a square frame that has an ornamental border design featuring repeating egg-and-dart or similar classical architectural motifs. The background behind the letter appears to have horizontal line shading, while the letter itself is left white or unshaded. The overall design has a classical, perhaps Renaissance or early printing press aesthetic. The image appears to be from an old book or manuscript where decorated capital letters were commonly used to begin chapters or important passages.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-06

This is a decorative capital letter "A" in a square frame. The letter appears to be from an old printed book or manuscript, rendered in a classical style with clean lines and geometric precision. The frame surrounding the letter features an ornamental border pattern made up of repeating oval or egg-like shapes (sometimes called "egg and dart" molding in classical architecture). The background within the frame shows horizontal line shading. The overall design has a formal, Renaissance or Baroque period feel to it, likely dating from the 16th-18th century. The image appears to be printed in black ink on aged paper, giving it an antique appearance.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-06

The image shows a decorative square frame with an ornate border. Inside the frame is a large capital letter "A" rendered in parallel horizontal lines, giving it a hatched or woodcut-like appearance. The letter takes up most of the space within the frame. The overall style has an antique or vintage look, possibly from an old book or print.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-06

This image appears to be a black and white engraved illustration or print. The central element is a large, prominent capital letter "A" inside a rectangular frame or border. The border contains intricate, ornamental patterns and designs around the edges. The background within the frame consists of parallel lines, giving the overall image a graphic, geometric aesthetic.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a square with a capital letter "A" in the center, surrounded by a decorative border.

The square is drawn in black ink on a white background. The capital letter "A" is in the center of the square, with a large, bold font. The letter is outlined in black and has a subtle shadow effect to give it depth.

The square is surrounded by a decorative border, which is also drawn in black ink. The border consists of a series of concentric circles, with each circle slightly smaller than the last. The circles are connected by short lines, creating a sense of movement and energy.

The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication. The use of a single color, black, creates a sense of simplicity and clarity, while the decorative border adds a touch of whimsy and playfulness. The image appears to be a piece of artwork or a design element, possibly used in a book or magazine.

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

The image depicts a square design featuring the letter "A" at its center. The letter is rendered in a large, bold font and is positioned within a square frame that is adorned with an intricate border. The border consists of a series of curved lines and shapes, which are arranged in a symmetrical pattern around the edges of the square.

The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker lines and shapes that make up the design. Overall, the image presents a visually appealing and harmonious composition that showcases the beauty of typography and design.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-06

The image features a black-and-white drawing of a large letter "A" with a serif font. The letter is enclosed within a square frame with intricate designs on the edges. The frame has a decorative border with alternating patterns of circles and ovals. The letter "A" is positioned in the center of the frame, with the top and bottom parts of the letter extending beyond the frame. The background of the image is plain and white.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-06

The image shows a vintage-style illustration of a letter "A" on a white background. The letter "A" is printed in black ink and is surrounded by a decorative frame. The frame has a wavy pattern with a series of small circles and lines. The letter "A" is placed in the center of the frame, and the frame is slightly tilted to the left. The image appears to be an old-fashioned illustration, possibly from a book or a magazine.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-28

The image is a black and white illustration, likely an engraving or woodcut print. At the center is a large, decorative capital letter "A" in white, with a bold black outline defining its shape. The "A" is stylized with a subtle serif at the base and a horizontal bar that does not fully extend, giving it an antique or classical appearance.

The background is filled with horizontal lines, creating a texture that contrasts with the "A." Behind the "A," there are shadowy, fluid designs that look like flourishes or decorative patterns, adding depth to the image.

The entire composition is enclosed within a square border. This border is adorned with a repeating pattern of oval shapes, each connected to the next, and the outermost edge is defined by a simple black line.

The overall style suggests a historical or vintage aesthetic, reminiscent of initial letters found in old books or manuscripts. The meticulous detail and linework indicate a skilled artisan's hand.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image depicts a black and white, likely engraved or woodcut, illustration of the capital letter "A". It is highly stylized and has an antique feel.

Letter "A":

  • The letter "A" is the focal point, rendered in a bold, clean style.
  • The interior of the "A" is filled with fine horizontal lines, suggesting a hatched or cross-hatched effect.
  • The "A" is outlined in black, with the inside being white.

Frame/Border:

  • The letter "A" is contained within a square frame.
  • The frame is composed of two distinct elements:
    • An inner frame with curved flourishes.
    • An outer border with an alternating pattern of oval shapes.
  • The background of the letter is covered in horizontal lines, giving a shading effect.

Overall Impression:

The style and details suggest this is a print from an old book, perhaps an alphabet book or a work on typography from a bygone era. The precision of the lines and the decorative elements contribute to a sense of craftsmanship and historical interest.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a stylized letter "A" enclosed within a decorative border. The letter "A" is prominently displayed in the center, featuring thick, bold lines and a classic, serif-like design. The background within the border consists of fine, horizontal lines, giving it a textured appearance.

The border surrounding the letter "A" is intricate and ornamental, featuring a repeating pattern of interlocking circular shapes. This pattern is consistent around all four sides of the border, adding a sense of symmetry and balance to the overall design. The border itself is framed by an additional thin line, which outlines the entire square shape of the image.

The image has an aged, vintage look, with a sepia-like tone and visible signs of wear, such as slight discoloration and minor imperfections, which contribute to its antique aesthetic. This style is reminiscent of historical typography and decorative arts, possibly from the Renaissance or a similar period.

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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