Human Generated Data

Title

View of the Mer de Glace, Seen from Montanvert

Date

c. 1840

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1840, French

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Student Print Rental Collection, M22031

Human Generated Data

Title

View of the Mer de Glace, Seen from Montanvert

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1840, French

Date

c. 1840

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Student Print Rental Collection, M22031

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-19

Art 93.4
Painting 93
Outdoors 80.7
Nature 75.5
Mountain 71.1
Wood 59
Slope 58.2
Drawing 56.9
Tree 56.9
Plant 56.9
Soil 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

print 98.9
landscape 98.7
mountain 97.6
illustration 97.5
art 97.5
painting 97.4
no person 96.4
travel 95.8
people 93.6
outdoors 93.2
lithograph 92.1
nature 91.4
snow 90.7
paper 90.2
water 90.2
sunset 87.6
sky 86.2
river 86.2
cavalry 84.9
tree 83.8

Imagga
created on 2022-02-19

sand 64.5
landscape 43.9
soil 38.5
mountain 34.5
mountains 33.3
travel 32.4
sky 31.9
earth 31.2
ocean 29.9
sea 29.6
water 29.4
scenic 28.1
park 26.4
rock 26.1
beach 25.8
vacation 24.6
rocks 24.5
clouds 22.8
outdoors 22.4
national 21.7
coast 21.6
desert 21
tourism 20.6
stone 19.7
scenery 18.9
outdoor 16.8
island 16.5
shore 15.8
peak 15.5
snow 15.5
sketch 14.8
summer 14.8
peaceful 14.6
lake 14.4
cliff 13.7
rocky 13.5
natural 13.4
wilderness 13.3
cloud 12.9
glacier 12.8
representation 12.4
forest 12.2
sun 12.1
land 11.9
river 11.8
tree 11.7
sunny 11.2
cold 11.2
drawing 10.8
sunset 10.8
environment 10.7
hiking 10.6
scenics 10.5
scene 10.4
coastline 10.3
canyon 10.1
holiday 10
valley 9.9
hike 9.7
seaside 9.7
seascape 9.6
adventure 9.5
color 9.5
sunrise 9.4
range 9.4
reflection 9.3
weather 9.2
horizon 9
landscapes 8.8
day 8.6
season 8.6
black 8.4
calm 8.2
tourist 8.2
desolate 7.9
clear 7.8
climb 7.8
erosion 7.8
geology 7.8
extreme 7.7
winter 7.7
panorama 7.6
hill 7.5
light 7.4
tranquil 7.2
landmark 7.2
structure 7.2
rural 7.1
ice 7

Google
created on 2022-02-19

Mountain 94.4
Natural landscape 87.5
Slope 86.1
Highland 84.2
Art 80.1
Landscape 77.8
Glacial landform 77.5
Geological phenomenon 76.3
Painting 75.1
Mountain range 72.5
Massif 69.7
Hill 68.8
Fell 67.5
Snow 67.2
Paper product 66.5
Illustration 66.2
Ridge 66.1
Rock 64.9
Drawing 64.8
Summit 64.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-19

text 99.8
mountain 97.2
drawing 59.2
painting 26.5
display 25.9
picture frame 12.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Painting 93%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-19

calendar 89.5%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-27

This image is a vintage illustration or lithograph that depicts a mountainous landscape. In the foreground, there is a relatively calm scene with some buildings that may serve as lodges or huts situated on a rocky outcrop amidst pine trees. A few individuals are depicted near the buildings, suggesting human activity or habitation. The middle ground of the image is dominated by an expansive glacier, with intricate patterns that suggest ice flow and crevasses. The glacier extends towards the background and is flanked by steep, rugged mountain slopes on either side, leading towards distant mountain peaks. The top of the image contains a cloudy sky, which has a relatively somber color palette, creating a sense of majesty and the sublime typical of Romantic era depictions of nature. Below the image is a caption that reads "VUE DE LA MER DE GLACE prise de MONTANVERT." This French caption translates to "VIEW OF THE SEA OF ICE taken from MONTANVERT," indicating that the scene is probably a view of the Mer de Glace, a well-known glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the Alps. The presence of labels and numbers along the bottom of the image suggests it is perhaps part of a scientific publication or a guide, with key points of interest possibly annotated in the corresponding legend, not visible in this image.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-27

The image appears to be a vintage lithograph or painting of a mountainous landscape featuring a prominent glacier called "La Mer de Glace." The scene is labeled in French, indicating it is taken from "Montanvert," an older spelling of Montenvers, a location in the French Alps. In the center of the image is a vast glacier with a rugged and uneven icy surface, extending from the forefront to the background where it disappears between the mountain valleys. The glacier is surrounded by towering, jagged peaks draped in snow, giving a dramatic and imposing look to the landscape. To the right side of the image, near the glacier, are structures that appear to be buildings or lodging facilities, likely catering to tourists or explorers visiting the glacier. Below these structures is a rocky and forested area with pine trees, adding a contrast of green to the otherwise icy and rocky scene. The French text below the image lists various points of interest in the landscape, marked with small numbers on the image itself for reference. This suggests the landscape is well-charted and possibly a well-known location for sightseers and adventurers. Overall, the image captures an impressive and detailed view of a historic glacier and its surrounding alpine environment, showcasing both natural beauty and human presence in the form of buildings.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-27

This is a historical artistic rendering of the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice), a famous glacier in the Mont Blanc massif near Chamonix, France. The image appears to be a lithograph or print from the 19th century, showing the dramatic alpine landscape with sharp, jagged mountain peaks and the sprawling glacier flowing between them. In the foreground, there are some small buildings or chalets perched on the mountainside, along with evergreen trees dotting the slope. The glacier itself is depicted with a characteristic blue-green tint and shows the typical crevassed surface typical of glacial ice. Below the image is a legend or key in French, listing various geographical features of the scene. The overall composition captures the grandeur and scale of the Alpine landscape during a time when Alpine tourism and mountain exploration were becoming popular pursuits.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-27

The image depicts a majestic mountain landscape, likely the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps based on the title "Vue de la Mer de Glace prise du Montanvert" (View of the Sea of Ice taken from Montanvert). The mountains are shown with dramatic, jagged peaks and sheer cliff faces. A massive glacier, the "Mer de Glace" (Sea of Ice), flows down between the mountains like a frozen river. In the foreground, there are some buildings and huts nestled at the base of the mountains, likely the Montanvert area which was and still is a popular spot to view the glacier and surrounding peaks. Tall evergreen trees dot the slopes. The color palette is muted with earthy browns and grays, giving the scene an antique or historical feel, like an old lithograph print. The perspective draws the eye from the settlements in the foreground deep into the sweeping vista of ice and rock, conveying a sense of the immense scale and grandeur of the alpine landscape.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-27

The image appears to be a landscape painting depicting a mountainous alpine scene. In the foreground, there is a glacier or large frozen river flowing through the valley, with several small structures or buildings visible along the banks. The landscape is dominated by towering, snow-capped peaks in the background, with rocky, jagged cliffs and ridges. The sky is hazy and atmospheric, suggesting a golden or warm-toned lighting. Overall, the painting conveys a sense of grandeur and scale in the natural alpine setting.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-27

The image is a vintage-looking painting of a mountain range. The mountains are covered in snow, and the sky is cloudy. There is a large body of water in front of the mountains, which is likely a lake or a river. There are a few houses on the right side of the painting, and a few trees are near the houses. The painting is titled "VUE DE LA MER DE GLACE pres de MONTANVERT."

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-27

The image is a painting of a mountainous landscape featuring the Mer de Glace glacier in the foreground. The glacier is depicted as a vast, icy expanse with a bluish hue, surrounded by rugged, snow-covered peaks. The scene is set against a backdrop of a clear, blue sky with wispy clouds. In the lower right corner, there are two small houses, likely chalets or observation points, with people gathered around them. The painting includes a detailed list of names and dates at the bottom, possibly indicating the locations or individuals associated with the scene. The overall composition is framed by a beige border, giving it an antique appearance.

Text analysis

Amazon

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