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Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5932

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5932

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-08

Pattern 92.7
Text 92.7
Art 82.4
Floral Design 82.4
Graphics 82.4
Label 75.9
Paisley 73
Doodle 58.8
Drawing 58.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-08

retro 99.1
decoration 98.6
pattern 98.4
art 98.2
illustration 97.2
vintage 96.8
vector 96
design 95.3
antique 95.1
ornate 93.4
margin 93.4
desktop 92.1
texture 91.6
symbol 89.3
floral 88.7
old 88.2
visuals 87.7
picture frame 87.1
image 85.8
imperial 85.7

Imagga
created on 2019-11-08

arabesque 100
floral 40
vintage 38.9
pattern 38.3
art 38.2
texture 37.6
design 35.6
antique 33
old 32.8
retro 32
grunge 30.7
paper 29.1
decoration 29
decor 28.3
ornament 27.6
wallpaper 27.6
frame 26.1
style 26
ornate 23.8
decorative 22.6
ornamental 21.9
graphic 20.5
paisley 20.1
flower 20
fabric 20
ancient 19.9
border 19
backdrop 17.3
brown 17
leaf 16.4
damask 15.2
traditional 15
textured 14.9
element 14.9
card 14.6
material 14.3
textile 14.3
aged 13.6
wall 12.8
plant 12.7
elegance 12.6
money 11.9
silk 11.6
scroll 11.5
color 10.6
drawing 10.5
blank 10.3
finance 10.1
currency 9.9
gold 9.9
creative 9.7
scrapbook 9.7
shape 9.7
parchment 9.6
artistic 9.6
old fashioned 9.5
grungy 9.5
foliage 9.2
swirl 9.2
tile 9.1
painting 9
religion 9
faded 8.8
flowers 8.7
invitation 8.7
elegant 8.6
seamless 8.6
label 8.5
black 8.4
classic 8.4
dollar 8.4
cover 8.3
wedding 8.3
cash 8.2
branch 8.2
rough 8.2
collection 8.1
bank 8.1
interior 8
leaves 7.9
curve 7.9
century 7.8
ragged 7.8
handmade 7.8
used 7.7
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craft 7.6
canvas 7.6
creativity 7.4
banking 7.4
paint 7.3
financial 7.1
silver 7.1
mosaic 7.1
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-11-08

Art 84.5
Visual arts 80.4
Serpent 73.5
Pattern 61.9
Printmaking 60.6
Illustration 57.7
Motif 51.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-08

drawing 99.5
text 97.6
rug 96.1
furniture 95.3
sketch 92.6
motif 78.9
art 74.1
pattern 73.6
fabric 47.7
picture frame 9.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-08

paintings art 81.7%
streetview architecture 18.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-08

a close up of a rug 81.3%
a fabric surface 63%
close up of a rug 62.9%

Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a picture of a letter s in a decorative pattern

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a vintage illustration featuring a stylized letter "S" in the center. The letter is depicted in a bold, serif font, occupying much of the image area. Surrounding the "S" is a decorative, intricate pattern of leaves and vines, rendered in a detailed and somewhat ornate style. The background of the image is dark, creating a stark contrast with the lighter color of the letter and the leaf patterns that frame it. The overall aesthetic suggests an old-fashioned, possibly Victorian or early 20th-century design commonly found in manuscripts or decorative prints.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

You're looking at an image of a decorative letter "S." The design is intricate, consisting of what appears to be a woodcut or etching, with a dark ink used to highlight the letter against a lighter background. The "S" itself is embellished with ornate foliage and floral patterns which swirl around and within the form of the letter, lending it an elegant and somewhat antique look. The square border frames the letter neatly, and the overall impression is one of an artwork that might be used in the typesetting of a classical book or document to denote the start of a new section or chapter.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-29

This is a decorative woodcut or print showing an ornate capital letter "S" in white against a black background. The letter is surrounded by intricate floral or foliate designs, featuring curling leaves and botanical motifs. The style appears to be from an illuminated manuscript or decorative text, likely from the medieval or Renaissance period. The overall composition is square and framed by a simple border. The contrast between the white letter and decorative elements against the dark background creates a striking visual effect.

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

This is a decorative initial letter "S" in what appears to be a woodcut or woodblock print style. The letter is white or light-colored against a dark background and is surrounded by ornate floral or foliate designs. The botanical elements appear to be leaves or foliage that curl and wind around the letter in an elaborate pattern. The overall design is contained within a square frame, and the style suggests it may be from a medieval or Renaissance-era manuscript or printed book. The contrast between the dark background and light letter creates a striking visual effect typical of this type of decorative typography.

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

The image shows a decorative initial capital letter "S" in an ornate, swirling design. The letter is rendered in white against a black background filled with intricate curving vine and leaf patterns. The style appears to be inspired by illuminated manuscript lettering from the medieval era. The complex, intertwining design creates a sense of movement and elaborate embellishment surrounding the central letter form.

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

The image appears to be a black and white woodcut or linocut print. It depicts a complex, abstract pattern composed of organic, swirling shapes and geometric elements. The central motif is a large circular form surrounded by intricate, intertwining patterns that fill the frame. The overall composition has a striking, rhythmic quality, creating a sense of movement and energy through the interplay of light and dark areas. The print has a distinctive, textured quality characteristic of the woodcut or linocut medium.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image features a square, black-and-white illustration of the letter "S" surrounded by leaves and vines, set against a white background. The letter "S" is prominently displayed in the center of the image, with a large, curved shape that extends from the top left to the bottom right. The letter is rendered in a bold, white font, providing a striking contrast to the surrounding black background.

The background of the image is filled with intricate patterns of leaves and vines, which are also depicted in white. These elements are arranged in a symmetrical manner, with the leaves and vines extending outward from the center of the image in a radial pattern. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the bold letter "S" serving as a focal point amidst the delicate foliage.

The image appears to be a vintage or antique illustration, given its distressed and worn appearance. The edges of the image are slightly yellowed and faded, suggesting that it may have been printed or drawn on aged paper. Additionally, there are small tears and creases visible along the edges of the image, which add to its nostalgic and retro feel.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate design that showcases the letter "S" in a unique and visually appealing way. The use of contrasting colors and the incorporation of natural elements such as leaves and vines create a sense of balance and harmony, making the image a compelling and engaging visual representation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

This image is a close-up of an antique letterpress block featuring the letter "S" surrounded by an intricate floral pattern. The block is square in shape, with the letter "S" prominently displayed in the center. The letter is rendered in a bold, white font, while the surrounding floral pattern is depicted in a darker shade of brown or black.

The floral pattern is composed of leaves and vines that curl around the letter "S," creating a sense of movement and energy. The overall design of the block suggests that it was used for printing purposes, possibly for decorative or artistic applications.

The image itself appears to be a photograph or scan of the letterpress block, with a plain white background that helps to highlight the details of the block. The edges of the block are slightly worn and faded, giving the impression that it has been handled and used extensively over time.

Overall, this image provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of letterpress printing and the art of typography. It showcases the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional printing techniques and highlights the importance of preserving these skills for future generations.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a black-and-white square-shaped object with a letter "S" in the center. The letter "S" is in a cursive style, with a loop at the top and bottom. The square is surrounded by a border that has a leaf pattern. The leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern, with the outer leaves being larger than the inner leaves. The image appears to be a decorative design, possibly used for printing or embroidery.

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

The image features a square-shaped, monochromatic print with a decorative border. The central design is a stylized letter "S" made up of intricate, intertwining vines and leaves. The letter "S" is white, standing out against a black background that is filled with smaller, detailed leaf patterns. The border of the print is a dark, uniform color, possibly black, which contrasts with the lighter areas of the design. The overall aesthetic of the print is reminiscent of a Renaissance or Gothic style, characterized by its elaborate and ornate design.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

The image presents a square block print design in black and white. The design features a large, ornate letter "S" in white, prominently positioned against a dense, black background. The surrounding background is filled with intricate patterns of leaves and vines, also rendered in white, which interweave with and frame the letter "S". The style evokes a medieval or Renaissance-era aesthetic, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or early printed books. The overall impression is that of a decorative initial, likely intended for use in printed text or as an ornamental element.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a detailed, black and white illustration of the letter "S." It appears to be a woodcut or linocut, with strong contrast and a textured feel. The letter "S" itself is large and elegantly curved, rendered in white and surrounded by a densely packed background of intricate, swirling vines and leaves. The overall design has a classic, somewhat antique aesthetic, suggestive of medieval or Renaissance art. The illustration is set within a square frame. The background surrounding the image is plain white.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an ornate, decorative letter "S" designed in a style reminiscent of medieval or Renaissance illuminated manuscripts. The letter "S" is centrally placed and intricately detailed with elaborate, flowing lines and curves. Surrounding the letter are detailed floral and leafy patterns, which add to the overall ornate aesthetic. The background is dark, possibly black, with the patterns and letter highlighted in a lighter color, likely white or off-white. The design is framed within a square border, giving it a symmetrical and balanced appearance. This type of decorative lettering is often found in historical texts and manuscripts, where initial letters were elaborately illustrated to mark the beginning of a chapter or significant section.

Qwen

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