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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (tattooed man)

Date

c. 1870-c. 1890

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.367.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (tattooed man)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1870-c. 1890

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.367.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-07

Human 98.4
Astronaut 92.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-16

people 98.6
art 97.5
adult 97.5
one 95.1
wear 93.9
woman 93.2
portrait 92.8
man 92.5
girl 92.3
painting 91.2
veil 88.8
illustration 86.7
sculpture 83.8
artistic 82
vintage 81
old 80.3
nude 80
wall 79.7
retro 79
action 78.8

Imagga
created on 2018-03-16

grunge 48.5
old 47.3
aged 43.4
vintage 42.2
antique 41.5
texture 39.6
ancient 33.7
paper 32.1
material 30.3
damaged 29.6
retro 29.5
dirty 28.9
wall 26.7
decay 26
frame 25.8
wallpaper 25.3
parchment 24.9
rusty 23.8
empty 20.6
page 20.4
grungy 19.9
worn 19.1
border 19
weathered 19
backdrop 18.9
art 18.9
space 18.6
paint 18.1
design 17.7
grime 17.6
textured 17.5
old fashioned 17.1
container 17
stains 16.5
crumpled 16.5
rough 16.4
brown 16.2
envelope 15.9
surface 15.9
pattern 15.7
historic 15.6
fracture 15.6
detail 15.3
grain 14.8
ragged 14.6
blank 14.6
stained 14.4
decorative 14.2
document 13.9
artistic 13.9
fastener 13.8
decoration 13.8
rust 13.5
stain 13.4
flower 13.1
shabby 12.7
cardboard 12.5
floral 11.9
distressed 11.8
scratched 11.7
structure 11.5
textures 11.4
text 11.3
graphic 10.9
leaf 10.9
faded 10.7
restraint 9.9
manuscript 9.8
mottled 9.7
backgrounds 9.7
close 9.7
crack 9.7
torn 9.7
device 9.6
architecture 9.4
artwork 9.2
tattered 8.9
graffito 8.7
messy 8.7
your 8.7
spotted 8.7
spot 8.6
card 8.5
arthropod 8.5
sheet 8.5
stucco 8.4
book 8.4
color 8.3
sign 8.3
latch 8.3
doormat 8.2
broad 7.8
uneven 7.8
tracery 7.8
album 7.8
succulent 7.8
ornament 7.8
fiber 7.7
aging 7.7
painted 7.6
stone 7.6
canvas 7.6
dark 7.5
sand 7.4
letter 7.3
effect 7.3

Google
created on 2018-03-16

art 75.9
picture frame 69.5
painting 63.5
artwork 59.2
modern art 52.4

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-16

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-36
Gender Female, 53.8%
Disgusted 45.3%
Surprised 45.6%
Sad 49.3%
Calm 45.4%
Angry 45.6%
Happy 48.6%
Confused 45.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Picture frame
Clothing
Human face
Human head
Human leg

AWS Rekognition

Person 95.1%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a woman in a bathing suit is standing in front of a wall

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a man in a traditional japanese costume standing on a hill

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a person standing with their back turned, adorned with traditional Japanese-style full-body tattoos, showcasing intricate designs dominated by vibrant patterns and colors, including dragons and floral motifs. The individual is wearing a white headband and minimal clothing apart from the tattoo designs. They are positioned next to a wooden bucket, with a subtle background emphasizing the cultural and artistic focus. The artwork is framed with an aged aesthetic.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a person standing with their back turned. They are adorned with elaborate and colorful tattoos that cover the back and upper arms. The tattoos feature intricate designs, including stylized waves and possibly a dragon or serpent motif. The person is wearing a traditional garment around the waist, similar to a loincloth. They are barefoot, and next to them on the ground is a wooden bucket. The image has a soft, faded appearance, suggesting it might be an old photograph or a hand-colored print.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This is a historical photograph showing a person's back covered in traditional Japanese tattoos (irezumi). The tattoo work appears to be extensive, featuring what looks like red and blue designs including what may be dragons or other mythological creatures. The subject is standing and appears to be partially undressed to display the tattoo work. The image has a sepia or vintage tone to it, suggesting it was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The subject is wearing what appears to be a headband and is standing near what might be a decorative pot or vessel. The photograph is mounted on what appears to be an album page with decorative borders.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-31

The image shows a person, whose face is not clearly visible, with their back to the camera. They appear to be standing outdoors in a grassy area, with what looks like a decorative or patterned tattoo covering their body. The person is wearing what seems to be traditional or cultural clothing, though the details are not entirely clear from the image provided.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-31

The image shows a vintage sepia-toned photograph of a tattooed person. The individual has numerous colorful tattoos covering their upper body, including floral and geometric designs. They appear to be standing and posing for the photograph against a plain background. The photo is mounted in an ornate frame or album, suggesting it may be part of a collection or display of tattooed individuals from an earlier time period, likely the late 19th or early 20th century based on the photographic style and subject matter.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-31

This appears to be a historic photograph showing a person with traditional Japanese tattoos (irezumi) on their back and legs. The tattoos feature colorful designs including what appears to be red and blue dragons or similar motifs in the traditional Japanese style. The subject is standing with their back turned to the camera, wearing minimal clothing to display the elaborate body art. The image has a sepia or vintage tone typical of late 19th century photography, and appears to be mounted on a decorative album page or mat. A faint bit of grass or ground can be seen at the bottom of the image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a man in a bathing costume, standing with his back to the viewer. The man is positioned in the center of the image, facing away from the viewer, and is wearing a bathing costume with a distinctive red and white striped pattern on the back. He has short hair and is barefoot.

The illustration is rendered in a muted color palette, with the man's skin tone appearing light brown and his bathing costume appearing blue and white. The background of the illustration is a soft, beige color, with subtle shading and texture that gives the impression of a watercolor painting.

The illustration is surrounded by a decorative border, which appears to be made of gold filigree. The border is ornate and intricate, with swirling patterns and leaves that add to the overall sense of elegance and sophistication.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is a small inscription that reads "4-11-1892" and "1-11-1913". This suggests that the illustration was created in 1892 and was later revised or updated in 1913.

Overall, the image presents a charming and nostalgic depiction of a man in a bathing costume, set against a soft and serene background. The illustration's muted color palette and decorative border add to its sense of elegance and sophistication, making it a delightful and intriguing image to behold.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

This image presents a vintage photograph of a man adorned in traditional Japanese attire, showcasing his extensive tattoos. The man stands with his back to the camera, wearing a headband and a traditional Japanese garment featuring a striking design of red and white stripes on a blue background. His body is covered in intricate tattoos, which are partially visible beneath his clothing.

The man holds a basket in his right hand, while his left hand is not visible in the frame. He stands on a patch of grass, set against a plain white wall that serves as the backdrop for the photograph. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes a sense of cultural heritage and tradition, highlighting the significance of tattoos in Japanese culture.

The photograph itself appears to be an old print, with visible signs of aging such as yellowing and tears along the edges. The image is presented in a sepia tone, which adds to its nostalgic and historical feel. Overall, this image provides a fascinating glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage and the art of tattooing.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a vintage photograph of a man with a full-body tattoo. The photograph appears to be an old-fashioned portrait, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century. The man is standing in a simple, natural setting, likely a studio or outdoor location. He is wearing a white cloth around his waist, and his tattoo covers his entire back, arms, and legs. The tattoo appears to be intricate and detailed, with a combination of Japanese and Western motifs.

The photograph is framed in a gold-colored frame with intricate patterns, adding to its vintage aesthetic. The image has a slightly faded and worn appearance, which is typical of old photographs. The background is plain and simple, with no other objects or people visible. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner, which reads "144201" and "11/19/1913."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a photograph of a person with a tattoo on his body. The person is standing and looking to the right. The person is wearing a white cloth on his head. The person's face is not visible in the photograph. The person's body is covered with a tattoo. The tattoo on the person's body is a combination of different colors. The person's shadow is falling on the ground.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-28

The image appears to be an old, possibly hand-colored photograph, mounted in an album. The subject is a man seen from the back, likely of Japanese origin, given the context of similar historical photographs. He has extensive tattoos covering his back, shoulders, arms, and thighs. The tattoos seem to depict dragons, waves, and possibly other traditional Japanese motifs. He is wearing a loincloth and a headband.

The man is standing on a small patch of what appears to be grass or greenery. The background is a plain, off-white color. The photograph has been glued or mounted onto a thicker piece of off-white paper, and the album page has a decorative gold border with a repeating pattern. The overall impression is that of a historical document showcasing a cultural practice or identity.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a historical photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, showing a man with extensive body art (tattoos). The photograph is set within a decorative frame.

Subject:

  • Man: The central figure is a man seen from the back. He has short hair and a white headband. He is nude except for a loincloth, which is also decorated with tattoos.
  • Tattoos: The most striking feature is the man's tattoos, which cover his entire back, the front of his legs, and likely more. The style appears to be traditional Japanese tattooing (Irezumi), with elaborate designs and intricate details.
  • Setting: The man is standing in a simple, neutral setting. The backdrop is plain and lightly colored.

Composition & Framing:

  • Position: The man is positioned in the center of the frame, slightly off-center, with a lot of empty space around him.
  • Lighting: The lighting is soft and diffused, giving a gentle tone to the photo.
  • Frame: The photograph is mounted on a larger sheet with an ornate, patterned border. This suggests that the photo was part of an album or a collection.
  • Album: The photograph appears to be part of an album.

Style & Tone:

  • Historical: The photograph likely documents a cultural practice (tattooing) in a specific historical context.
  • Formal: The pose and presentation are relatively formal, which was typical of portraiture during that period.

Interpretation & Possible Context:

  • This photograph might be a record of a specific individual and his tattoos.
  • It could have been taken for ethnographic purposes, documenting cultural practices.
  • The image's rarity makes this a potentially valuable historical item.

In essence, the image is a compelling visual testament to the art of tattooing and its historical significance.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a historical photograph of a man with extensive tattoos covering most of his body. The man is shown from the back, wearing only a loincloth and a headband. The tattoos are intricate and include various designs such as flags, animals, and other symbols. Notably, there are several American flags tattooed on his back and buttocks. The photograph appears to be hand-colored, giving it a slightly faded, vintage look. The background is plain, allowing the focus to remain on the subject. The image is framed with an ornate border, suggesting it might be part of a collection or album. The photograph has a date, "14.6.20.3," and another notation, "1.119.155," written in the bottom left corner.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

11S
14-110.4