Human Generated Data

Title

Henry Laurens

Date

October 1, 1782

People

Artist: Valentine Green, British 1739 - 1813

Artist after: John Singleton Copley, American 1738 - 1815

Publisher: John Joseph Stockdale, British 1770 - 1847

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from Harvard University, Gift of John Singleton Copley, G4676

Human Generated Data

Title

Henry Laurens

People

Artist: Valentine Green, British 1739 - 1813

Artist after: John Singleton Copley, American 1738 - 1815

Publisher: John Joseph Stockdale, British 1770 - 1847

Date

October 1, 1782

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from Harvard University, Gift of John Singleton Copley, G4676

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-29

Person 99.5
Human 99.5
Art 97.8
Painting 79.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

people 100
adult 98.8
print 97.9
one 97.4
furniture 96.9
group 96.7
leader 95
home 94.4
man 94
administration 93.3
seat 92.4
wear 92
vehicle 90.3
two 90.2
sit 89.8
engraving 89
military 88.2
outfit 87.2
portrait 86.5
elderly 86.5

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

dress 22.6
portrait 18.8
clothing 17.1
art 16.5
person 16
fashion 15.8
people 15.6
culture 15.4
statue 15.1
old 14.6
traditional 14.1
man 13.4
lady 13
face 12.8
adult 12.6
religion 12.5
black 12.2
antique 12.1
ancient 12.1
posing 11.5
sculpture 11.1
robe 10.3
religious 10.3
clothes 10.3
monument 10.3
costume 10.2
armor 10.2
architecture 10.2
historic 10.1
elegance 10.1
male 10
attractive 9.8
covering 9.7
outfit 9.7
hair 9.5
golden 9.5
historical 9.4
wall 9.4
model 9.3
makeup 9.2
kimono 9.1
vintage 9.1
decoration 8.9
mask 8.8
holy 8.7
garment 8.6
luxury 8.6
pretty 8.4
color 8.3
holding 8.3
tourism 8.2
human 8.2
style 8.2
sexy 8
building 8
theater 7.8
marble 7.7
sax 7.7
war 7.7
faith 7.7
god 7.7
head 7.6
blond 7.5
mother 7.4
gold 7.4
tradition 7.4
tourist 7.4
make 7.3
world 7.2
history 7.2
interior 7.1

Google
created on 2018-02-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-09

text 92.7
outdoor 87.6
person 87.2
old 85.9
black 65

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 48-68
Gender Male, 93.9%
Happy 0.6%
Sad 19%
Disgusted 1.3%
Angry 3.7%
Confused 3.8%
Calm 69%
Surprised 2.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 45-66
Gender Female, 50.4%
Surprised 49.6%
Disgusted 49.6%
Happy 49.6%
Calm 49.5%
Sad 49.8%
Angry 49.9%
Confused 49.5%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 52
Gender Female

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 99.5%
Painting 79.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-09

a vintage photo of a man 88.3%
an old photo of a man 88.2%
old photo of a man 86.6%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a man in a suit and a dog -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

The image depicts a historical scene with an individual dressed in 18th-century formal attire, seated in an ornate decorated chair. The person holds a cane or staff and appears to be relaxed, with one arm resting on the back of the chair. The setting includes a richly patterned tablecloth draped over a table, upon which several scrolls and papers are placed. A large column and a backdrop with drapery and an outdoor landscape can be seen, adding to the elegance and grandeur of the setting. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of importance and sophistication.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

The image displays an opulent interior scene where an individual is seated on an embellished wooden armchair that appears to be of a historical style. The person is dressed in an elaborate costume that suggests a high social status from a bygone era, characterized by ornate details and fine fabrics. They are wearing knee breeches and stockings, and their costume includes a coat adorned with what seems to be decorative buttons and cuff details. Their right hand rests on the chair's arm, and their left hand is extended toward a richly patterned table draped with a luxurious fabric. On the table lie scrolled documents and a quill, indicating a setting that could be associated with intellectual or administrative work.

The surroundings feature classical architectural elements such as columns and a heavy draped curtain to the left, suggesting this could be a private study or an office room of importance. An opulent carpet covers part of the table and floor, adding to the grandeur of the setting. The background contains landscape elements and an open sky. Beneath the central figure, there is an inserted emblem or coat of arms, bearing heraldic symbols, which may indicate a family crest or a symbol of personal or familial significance.

Overall, the image evokes a sense of formality, power, and historical significance, although given the time period suggested by the clothing and furnishings, the exact context is not entirely identifiable without more information.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a formal 18th century portrait mezzotint showing a gentleman in aristocratic dress seated in an ornate chair. He's wearing a velvet coat with buttons, knee breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes - typical formal attire of the period. The scene includes elaborate furniture, with a table covered in a patterned cloth that has documents and writing implements on it. The background shows classical architectural elements like columns, and there's a draped curtain in the upper portion. The artwork has a formal, stately quality typical of important political portraits of the era. At the bottom of the print is a decorative cartouche with what appears to be a coat of arms or emblem. The mezzotint technique gives the image rich, velvety dark tones characteristic of this printing method.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image depicts an elderly man sitting in an ornate chair. He is wearing an elegant costume, with a ruffled collar and cuffs, and appears to be holding some documents on the table in front of him. The background includes a curtain and a landscape scene visible through an open window. The overall impression is one of wealth and importance, suggesting this is a portrait of a prominent historical figure.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

The image is a black-and-white portrait of a man sitting in a chair, with his right leg crossed over his left. He wears a dark-colored suit with a waistcoat and holds a sword in his right hand. The chair has an ornate design, and there is a table to his left with papers and a quill pen on it.

In the background, there appears to be a landscape painting or tapestry hanging on the wall behind him. The overall atmosphere suggests that this is a formal portrait of a historical figure, possibly from the 18th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a black-and-white engraving of a man seated in a chair, surrounded by various objects and symbols. The man is dressed in 18th-century attire, with a dark-colored suit, knee-length pants, and shoes. He sits in a wooden chair with a high back and arms, resting his left arm on the armrest and holding a long, thin object in his hand.

To the left of the man is a table covered with a patterned cloth, upon which rests a rolled-up paper, a quill pen, and a stack of books. Behind the man is a large column, and to the right is a decorative wall with a carved design. The background of the image features a landscape with trees and a body of water, possibly a river or lake.

At the bottom of the image is a caption that reads "H.R.H. PRINCE EDWARD, DUKE OF KENT AND STRATHERRA" and "PRINCE OF THE AFRICAN CONGRESS 1777." The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a formal portrait of a noble or royal figure, possibly created during the 18th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image is an old portrait of a man dressed in formal attire, possibly from the 18th century. He is sitting on a chair with a footrest, holding a sword in his left hand, and resting his right hand on the armrest. He is looking to the left, and his face is illuminated by a light. Behind him is a table with a cloth, a quill, and a book. There is a pillar on the right side, and a curtain is hanging on the left side.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The black-and-white image shows a person sitting on a chair with his legs crossed. He is wearing a long coat and pants. He is holding a sword in his left hand and resting his right hand on the table. The table has a cloth with some objects on top. Behind him is a pillar and a curtain. There is a tree and a house in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

The image is a mezzotint portrait of Henry Laurens, Esq., President of the American Congress, 1778. The portrait depicts Laurens sitting in a chair, elegantly dressed in a dark coat, waistcoat, and breeches. He wears white stockings and buckled shoes. He has a sword at his side and rests his hand on a table.

The table is covered with a patterned cloth and holds papers, ink, and a quill pen. Behind the table is a landscape visible through a window or opening.

Above Laurens is a draped curtain. To the right, there is a large architectural column.

The image has inscriptions at the bottom: "Printed by J.S. Copley R.A. Elect 1783" and "Engraved by W. Ward Mezzotinto Engraver to his Majesty and to the Elector Palatine." There's also a heraldic crest and the inscription "HENRY LAURENS, ESQ. President of the AMERICAN CONGRESS, 1778. Published as the Act Directs, July 15, 1784, by W. Ward, May's Buildings, Henrietta Street, London."

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white portrait, likely an engraving or print. It depicts a man seated in a formal setting, wearing attire that suggests the 18th century. The style is classic and stately.

The Subject:

  • Pose: The man is seated in a pose of authority and contemplation. He sits at an angle, looking directly at the viewer.
  • Attire: He is wearing a formal suit. The details suggest the attire of a gentleman. Lace adorns his cuffs.
  • Accessories: The man is holding a cane/walking stick, suggesting a position of authority. He rests his foot on a small footstool.

Setting and Background:

  • Setting: The portrait appears to be set indoors. Hints of classical architecture such as pillars suggest a stately room.
  • Table and Documents: A table with papers and writing implements (scrolls, quill) is placed to his left, and draped by a cloth.
  • Decorations: Some of the background features a drapery above the subject's head.
  • Steps The subject is elevated on steps

Details and Characteristics:

  • Light and Shadow: The artist has created a strong contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing the subject and creating a sense of depth and formality.
  • Overall Style: The style is quite detailed, with attention given to the fabric, textures and details of the setting.

Inscriptions: Along the bottom are inscriptions, with the name of the person, including the title "President of the American Congress". Other text includes the painter's and engraver's information.

Overall, this appears to be a formal portrait of a prominent historical figure from the late 18th century.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image is a black-and-white engraving of a portrait depicting a man in formal attire, seated in a grand setting. The man is dressed in 18th-century clothing, including a wig, a frock coat, and breeches. He is seated on an ornate chair with a cushion, and his right arm rests on a table covered with a cloth, upon which there are several rolled documents and a quill pen. His left arm rests on the armrest of the chair.

The background features a draped curtain and a column, giving the setting an air of grandeur. There is a painting or tapestry visible behind the man, depicting a maritime scene with ships at sea.

At the bottom of the image, there is text that provides information about the engraving. It reads:

"Engraved by J. S. Copley from a Picture by Sir J. Reynolds.
Published by Molteno, Moon, Boys, & Graves, No. 32 Pall Mall.
J. C. Armytage, Sc.
PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN CONGRESS, 1781.
Engraved for the Proprietors of the European Magazine."

This suggests that the portrait is of a significant figure who was the President of the American Congress in 1781. The engraving is based on a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds and was engraved by J. S. Copley. It was published by Molteno, Moon, Boys, & Graves, and engraved for the proprietors of the European Magazine.

The overall tone of the image conveys a sense of historical importance and dignity, befitting the subject's role as a leader in the American Congress during the late 18th century.