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Human Generated Data

Title

Letter M

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5970

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter M

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5970

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Art 95.8
Doodle 95.8
Drawing 95.8
Pattern 91.4
Floral Design 87.5
Graphics 87.5
Text 82.4
Label 82.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

retro 99
vintage 98.9
antique 97.3
decoration 97.3
design 96.7
illustration 96.7
art 96.5
pattern 95.3
desktop 92.9
old 92.5
collection 91
shape 89.6
ornate 89.4
symbol 88.5
vector 88.5
element 88
ancient 87.2
abstract 86.9
paper 85.8
tribal 85.6

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

arabesque 51
stamp 38.2
vintage 38.1
retro 31.1
design 31
art 30.6
antique 29.3
pattern 28.7
floral 28.1
old 27.2
texture 26.4
decoration 25.6
ancient 24.2
paper 18.8
grunge 18.7
frame 18.3
ornament 16.4
die 16.2
flower 16.2
decorative 15.9
style 15.6
mail 15.3
wallpaper 15.3
decor 15
postmark 14.8
leaf 14.8
aged 14.5
letter 13.8
ornate 13.7
border 13.6
card 13.3
backdrop 13.2
graphic 13.1
damask 12.7
painting 12.6
royal 12.6
element 12.4
shaping tool 12.2
plant 12
postage 11.8
ornamental 11.4
fabric 11.4
binding 11.2
culture 11.1
brown 11
envelope 10.8
symbol 10.8
tattoo 10.8
silhouette 10.8
creative 10.6
scroll 10.5
curl 10.5
detail 10.5
elegant 10.3
swirl 10.1
paint 10
philately 9.9
gold 9.9
postal 9.8
drawing 9.8
black 9.6
artistic 9.6
post 9.5
textile 9.5
color 9.5
elegance 9.2
foliage 9.2
traditional 9.2
shape 8.9
fire screen 8.7
close 8.6
temple 8.5
modern 8.4
material 8.2
religion 8.1
history 8.1
protective covering 8.1
textured 7.9
renaissance 7.9
craft 7.6
outline 7.6
tool 7.4
template 7.3
earthenware 7.3
historic 7.3
holiday 7.2
covering 7.1
surface 7.1
leaves 7

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Font 68.6
Motif 58.4
Pattern 56.3
Visual arts 55
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 99
text 92.5
pattern 87.5
sketch 87.3
art 52.8
fabric 16.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Butterfly
Flower

AWS Rekognition

Rug 98.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-07

a fabric surface 58.6%
a close up of a fabric surface 58.5%
a close up of a rug 58.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

ancient engraving of a floral design.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a decorative letter m is shown in this image

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a decorative capital letter 'M' designed in a vintage or ornate style. The letter is intricately adorned with floral motifs, featuring blooming flowers, leaves, and curling vine-like patterns weaving in and out of the structure of the 'M'. This artistic design is reminiscent of historical illuminated manuscripts or old typography used in print making. The overall effect is elaborate and aesthetic.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

The image displays an ornate, decorative initial "N". It has a floral motif with various flowers and leaves intertwined within and around the letter. The design is intricate and has a vintage or classical look, reminiscent of the sort of initial used to start a chapter or paragraph in old books or manuscripts. The artwork is in black ink on an off-white background, giving it an aged appearance.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a decorative capital letter "M" from what appears to be an old printed book or manuscript. The letter is embellished with ornate floral and botanical designs, including what looks like an iris flower in the center and various scrolling leaves and tendrils around the edges. The design is rendered in black ink on a light background, and has a woodcut or woodblock print quality to it. This type of decorated initial letter, also known as an illuminated capital, was common in medieval and Renaissance-era books and documents. The style combines both decorative and functional purposes, making the beginning of a new section or chapter more visually striking while also adding artistic beauty to the page.

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

The image shows an ornate decorative letter "M" printed in black ink on an aged, off-white paper or parchment background. The letter is embellished with intricate floral and vine-like patterns that wrap around and extend from the main strokes of the "M". The style appears to be a vintage woodcut or engraving, likely from an illuminated manuscript or early printed book, with the aged paper texture adding to the antique aesthetic.

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

This image appears to be a black and white woodcut or linocut print. It features an intricate, abstract design with intersecting angular shapes and organic, plant-like forms. The overall impression is one of dynamism and energy, with the bold, angular lines creating a sense of movement and vitality. The image has a strong, stylized quality, suggesting it may be an artistic or decorative work rather than a realistic depiction.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This image shows a decorative capital letter "M" in what appears to be a woodcut or woodblock print style. The letter is ornately decorated with floral and botanical motifs, including what looks like an iris flower in the center and various curling leaves and flourishes around the letter form. The design is rendered in black ink on a light background, creating a bold contrast. This type of decorative initial letter was common in medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and early printed books, where they were used to begin chapters or important passages of text. The style is characteristic of ornamental typography from historical printing practices.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a close-up of an old, square piece of paper with a large, black "M" in the center. The "M" is surrounded by a floral design, with leaves and vines extending from the top and bottom of the letter. The design is intricate and detailed, with many small lines and curves that add texture and depth to the image.

The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark "M" and its surrounding design. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the image may be a page from an old book or manuscript.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image features a black-and-white illustration of the letter "M" with an ornate design. The letter is drawn in a large, bold font and is centered in the image. It is surrounded by intricate floral patterns and leaves, which are also drawn in black ink. The background of the image is a light beige color, with a subtle texture that resembles aged paper.

The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, with the ornate design adding a touch of luxury to the simple letterform. The use of black and white creates a sense of contrast and highlights the details of the design, making it stand out against the neutral background.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a black-and-white illustration of a stylized letter "M" with a floral design. The letter "M" is made up of intricate patterns, including leaves, flowers, and swirls, which give it a decorative and artistic appearance. The design is likely a monogram, which is a symbol made up of two or more letters, often used as a personal or family emblem. The monogram is printed on a white background, which makes the black design stand out.

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

The image depicts a monochromatic, vintage-style illustration of a letter "M" with intricate floral and leaf designs. The letter "M" is formed by the intertwining of branches and leaves, creating a symmetrical and balanced composition. The design is reminiscent of Gothic or medieval art, with detailed and ornate patterns. The background is plain, allowing the focus to remain on the letter and its decorative elements. The overall aesthetic suggests a historical or artistic context, possibly related to heraldry or decorative arts.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-21

The image is a black-and-white woodcut illustration of the letter "M". The letter itself is a bold, uppercase "M", and it is surrounded by an intricate floral design. Inside the "M," there is a stylized floral element, possibly an iris or lily, with detailed leaves and blossoms. Additional flowers and leaves are incorporated into the overall design, which frames the letter. The artwork has a vintage or historical aesthetic.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-21

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Description:

The image is a black and white woodcut of an ornate letter "M." The letter is the central element and is decorated with floral and foliage motifs. It appears to be a decorative initial letter, possibly from an old book or illuminated manuscript.

Detailed Breakdown:

  • The Letter "M": The "M" is the primary subject and is outlined in thick black ink. The interior of the letter is left blank.

  • Floral Decoration: The letter is adorned with various stylized floral elements. A large flower, possibly an iris or similar flower, is positioned in the center. More flowers and leaves appear around the letter's outline. The foliage has a graceful, almost scroll-like quality.

  • Style: The artwork is characteristic of woodcut or engraving techniques, with bold lines and a high contrast between the black ink and the light background. The style is likely from the Renaissance or a similar period.

  • Condition: The paper appears to be slightly aged and may have some minor discoloration, adding to the vintage feel of the print.

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Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts an intricately designed letter "N" that appears to be a decorative initial or drop cap, often used at the beginning of a chapter or section in historical or ornate texts. The design is highly detailed and features elaborate floral and foliate motifs.

Key elements of the design include:

  1. Central Letter "N": The letter "N" is prominently displayed in the center. It is formed with thick, bold lines and has a symmetrical structure.

  2. Floral and Foliate Motifs: The letter "N" is adorned with various floral and leafy elements. These include detailed leaves, flowers, and scrolling vines that extend from the letter and fill the space around it.

  3. Border Design: The entire design is framed by a decorative border that complements the central motif. The border features intricate patterns, including swirling vines and leafy elements that mirror the floral theme within the letter "N."

  4. Style and Technique: The design appears to be created using a woodcut or engraving technique, which was common in early printing for creating decorative initials. The lines are bold and the design is monochromatic, typically printed in black ink.

This type of decorative initial was often used in illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, and other ornate texts to add aesthetic value and emphasize the beginning of important sections.

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