Human Generated Data

Title

Initial A

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5994

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial A

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5994

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Rug 99.3
Pattern 93.1
Art 88.1
Doodle 82.8
Drawing 82.8
Graphics 73.7
Floral Design 64.9
Tapestry 60.4
Ornament 60.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

art 98.6
pattern 98.2
illustration 96.7
decoration 96.5
retro 96.3
design 96
desktop 95.7
print 95.2
old 94.4
texture 94
vintage 93.4
antique 93.2
collection 92.4
paper 92.2
ancient 91.5
style 91.4
symbol 90.6
culture 89.2
ornate 89.1
abstract 85.5

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

vintage 35.6
old 34.9
arabesque 32.9
texture 29.9
art 29
antique 28.8
pattern 28.7
stamp 27.4
ancient 24.2
design 24
binding 23.3
decoration 22.5
tile 21.4
mail 21.1
postmark 20.7
postage 20.7
paper 19.6
post 19.1
grunge 18.8
postal 17.7
mosaic 17.3
retro 17.2
floral 16.2
ornamental 16.2
traditional 15
letter 14.7
ornament 14.7
wallpaper 14.6
covering 14.4
fabric 14.4
decor 14.2
culture 13.7
craft 13.4
decorative 13.4
backdrop 13.2
collection 12.6
close 12.6
religion 12.6
frame 12.5
obsolete 12.5
prayer rug 12.2
symbol 12.1
detail 12.1
ornate 11.9
stamps 11.8
parchment 11.5
textured 11.4
textile 11.4
brown 11.1
historic 11
aged 10.9
philately 10.9
renaissance 10.8
style 10.4
east 10.3
wall 10.3
canceled 9.9
history 9.8
surface 9.7
rug 9.7
seamless 9.5
flower 9.2
cotton 9.2
material 9
printed 8.9
colors 8.8
envelope 8.7
paisley 8.7
oriental 8.5
travel 8.5
document 8.4
financial 8
collectible 7.9
philatelic 7.9
shows 7.9
tiled 7.8
leaf 7.8
delivery 7.8
handmade 7.8
furnishing 7.7
used 7.7
protective covering 7.6
scroll 7.6
unique 7.6
lace 7.6
floor cover 7.5
element 7.4
gold 7.4
shield 7.4
cash 7.3
global 7.3
dirty 7.2
color 7.2
painting 7.2

Google
created on 2019-03-22

Art 75.5
Font 68.6
Visual arts 66.9
Pattern 56.3
Illustration 54.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

rug 52.9
fabric 22.3
needlework 22.3
pattern 9.4
monochrome 5.8
embroidery 2.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.3%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

a fabric surface 52.9%
a close up of a rug 52.8%
a close up of a fabric surface 52.7%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-04

The image is a detailed, black and white print of an ornate letter "T." The letter is intricately designed with additional decorative elements such as floral motifs and swirling vines. The background is covered in a dotted texture, providing contrast to the bold, stylized letter, which appears to be in a serif typeface with exaggerated, artistic strokes. The overall style seems to be reminiscent of historical or medieval typography.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image appears to be an antique print or a close-up photograph of a small printed square with decorative artwork. The central motif is an ornate cross, surrounded by various decorative elements that give it a rich texture. The cross seems stylized, with elongated arms and embellishments at the ends. Surrounding the cross are details that resemble floral patterns, leaves, and possibly vines or filigree that create a sense of the cross being alive or growing out of a natural environment. The entire image is monochromatic, relying on the stark contrast of the dark ink with the lighter background to highlight the intricate designs. This type of design could be found in early printed books or religious texts as a decorative piece or as an initial letter in a chapter. The texture and wear suggest that it’s fairly old or at least made to appear as such.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-04

This appears to be a medieval or early woodcut print showing a decorative design. The image has a dark background with light-colored floral or vine-like patterns. The design features curving stems and what look like stylized flowers or leaves arranged in a symmetrical pattern within a square frame. The artwork has a rustic, hand-carved quality typical of early printing techniques, with a dotted or stippled texture in the dark areas. The style is characteristic of medieval decorative arts, possibly used as a book illustration or ornamental border. The print has an aged, sepia-toned appearance, suggesting it's quite old.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-04

This image depicts an intricate, abstract design that appears to be carved or printed on a rough, textured surface, likely some kind of stone or tile. The design features intertwining, serpentine shapes that resemble stylized plants, vines or tentacles. These organic, curving forms are rendered in an aged, sepia tone against a darker speckled background, giving the overall composition an antique, weathered quality. The highly detailed, dense patterning creates a sense of movement and energy, with the twisting, interlaced elements filling the square frame in a complex, decorative arrangement that draws the eye across the surface. The monochromatic color scheme and worn texture contribute to an impression of an ancient artifact or ornamental architectural detail.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-04

The image appears to be an abstract or expressionist woodcut or linocut print. It features a complex, intricate pattern of organic, curving shapes and textures that suggest some kind of natural or biomorphic motifs. The overall composition has a dense, almost chaotic feel, with the interplay of light and dark areas creating a sense of depth and movement. The style and technique used suggest this may be an early 20th century or modernist artwork, though without more context it's difficult to identify the specific artist or time period.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a square, aged piece of paper or parchment featuring a design of intertwined snakes and flowers. The design is rendered in black ink on a beige background, with the snakes and flowers rendered in a stylized, abstract manner. The snakes are depicted in various positions, some curled around each other, while others appear to be biting their own tails. The flowers are stylized, with petals that resemble leaves or tendrils. The overall effect is one of intricate, organic patterns, with the snakes and flowers blending together in a complex dance. The aged appearance of the paper or parchment adds a sense of history and patina to the image, suggesting that it may be a reproduction or a fragment of an older work of art. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue, inviting the viewer to ponder the meaning and significance of the design. The use of snakes and flowers as motifs may suggest themes of transformation, renewal, or the cyclical nature of life and death. Overall, the image is a striking example of the power of art to convey complex ideas and emotions through simple, yet evocative, forms.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image presents a square, aged piece of paper featuring an intricate design. The design is composed of various elements, including leaves, vines, and flowers, which are arranged in a symmetrical pattern. The central element appears to be a stylized letter "T" or cross, surrounded by curved lines that resemble vines or tendrils. These lines are adorned with leaves and flowers, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The design is rendered in a light beige color, which contrasts with the darker beige background. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the image may be a reproduction of an antique or vintage design. The aged appearance of the paper adds to the sense of history and nostalgia, making the image feel like a treasured artifact from a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image is a square-shaped artwork with a dark background and intricate white designs. The artwork features a central cross with a knot in the middle, surrounded by four flowers with petals and leaves. The cross is surrounded by a decorative border with a wavy pattern. The artwork has a vintage look, with some parts of the design slightly faded or worn. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with a sense of history and tradition.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image shows a piece of paper with a printed design. The design features a cross in the center, surrounded by intricate patterns and symbols. The cross appears to be a stylized representation of a Christian cross, with a long vertical line and a shorter horizontal line intersecting at the center. The design is printed in black ink on a white background, and the paper appears to be slightly aged or worn, with some discoloration and wear marks visible. The overall design has a decorative and artistic quality, suggesting that it may have been created for decorative or ceremonial purposes.