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Human Generated Data

Title

Heron and Gyrfalcon Fighting

Date

19th century

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, 1898.615

Human Generated Data

Title

Heron and Gyrfalcon Fighting

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

19th century

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, 1898.615

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-04-29

Animal 98.8
Fowl 98.8
Poultry 98.8
Art 91.3
Waterfowl 85.1
Beak 60.1
Crane Bird 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2020-04-29

bird 99.9
wildlife 98.9
nature 98.8
animal 98.8
feather 98.6
poultry 96.5
portrait 96.1
art 95.6
wing 95.3
zoo 94.3
wild 93.3
illustration 92.7
beak 91.6
no person 90.3
flight 88.8
painting 88.8
one 87.7
water 87.4
beautiful 86.9
pelican 86.5

Imagga
created on 2020-04-29

pelican 100
bird 100
wildlife 53.5
aquatic bird 53.5
beak 51.3
seabird 50.4
animal 42.9
critter 40.7
feathers 35.1
feather 32.7
wading bird 32.5
wild 31.4
water 28
wings 27.8
ibis 25.2
wing 24.9
fly 22.4
eye 21.5
sea 21.2
lake 20.3
bill 19
birds 18.5
menagerie 17.2
animals 16.7
flying 15.1
organism 14.3
head 14.3
vulture 14.1
close 13.7
fishing 13.5
sky 13.4
brown 13.3
portrait 13
avian 12.8
fauna 12.6
beach 11.8
life 11.7
plumage 10.8
ocean 10.8
predator 9.8
endangered 9.8
outdoors 9.7
zoo 9.7
black 9.6
flight 9.6
closeup 9.4
heron 9.3
travel 9.2
freedom 9.1
waterfowl 9
pelicans 8.9
river 8.9
eagle 8.8
natural 8.7
conservation 8.5
tropical 8.5
outdoor 8.4
color 8.3
wet 8.1
pink 7.5
free 7.5
park 7.4
long 7.3
colorful 7.2

Google
created on 2020-04-29

Bird 96.7
Painting 86.5
Wildlife 72.9
Art 65.5
Beak 60.8
Watercolor paint 59.5
Feather 50.9

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-29

bird 99.5
text 97.1
painting 94.9
animal 94.7
book 92
drawing 56.9
chicken 52.7
colored 11.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Chicken
Bird
Painting

Clarifai

Bird

AWS Rekognition

Chicken 98.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-04-29

pets animals 96.2%
food drinks 2.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2020-04-29

a bird sitting on top of a book 66.8%
a bird sitting on a book 62.4%
a bird sitting on top of each other 62.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a painting of a bird with a birdcage.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a painting of a bird with a bird in the background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-09

This image depicts a beautifully detailed illustration of two birds, which appear to be from the heron family. The larger bird is likely an adult, exhibiting soft, voluminous plumage in shades of greys and browns, with distinct long feathers on its head and details suggesting a feathered crest. Its long, sharp bill is slightly open, and it tilts its head toward the younger bird, which might signify a form of interaction or communication.

The younger bird, possibly a chick, displays a mix of soft down and more developed feathers with mottled brown and white patterns. It has a less refined, shorter bill compared to the adult and its wings are partially spread, while its mouth is open, as if it's calling out or expecting to be fed.

The background suggests a natural environment with rich green trees and foliage, softly blended to give a sense of depth. Toward the upper section of the image, there's a glimpse of a calm blue sky, suggesting that the scene is taking place in the open air, possibly near a body of water, as hinted by a blue horizon line in the distance between the trees.

The artwork has a classical painting style, possibly from the 19th century, and one can notice signs of aging through the presence of wrinkles, small tears, and discoloration on the canvas, indicating the image is of an old painting. The attention to detail in the rendering of the birds' features and the natural setting is indicative of a skilled artist paying homage to the beauty of wildlife.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-03-09

This image is an illustration or painting featuring two large birds in a natural setting. The scene is detailed and vivid with the use of what appears to be watercolor or similar medium to create a lifelike representation of the birds.

The bird on the right side is likely a heron or egret, characterized by its long, sharp beak, elongated neck, and large, soft wings that have feather details. The bird has a mixture of light gray, cream, and black plumage, and its feathers are depicted in a way that shows both softness and layers of texture.

The bird on the left appears to be smaller and possibly a prey species, given its position and the heron's demeanor. It has a mixture of light brown and cream plumage, with wings outstretched and an expression that could be interpreted as alarmed or frightened.

The background features a serene and lush natural environment, with elements such as trees, rocks, and a body of water (probably a lake or the sea) depicting a landscape that sets the scene in a more idyllic and untouched wilderness.

The overall composition suggests a dynamic interaction between the two birds, possibly indicating a moment of tension or movement. The level of detail and realism in the feathers and background highlights the artist's skill in naturalistic portrayal.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a classical painting depicting a large white bird, likely a heron or egret, in a dramatic pose. The bird is shown with its feathers ruffled and its neck extended upward, creating a sense of movement and energy. The background shows a moody, atmospheric landscape with turquoise-blue sky and what appears to be rocky or mountainous terrain. The painting style is characteristic of Romantic era wildlife art, with rich, warm tones in the bird's plumage contrasting against the cooler background colors. The brushwork appears loose and expressive, particularly in the rendering of the bird's feathers, which gives the painting a dynamic, vibrant quality.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-20

The image depicts two birds, possibly a pair of herons or cranes, in a natural setting. The larger bird appears to be a mature adult with a distinctive long beak and feathers in shades of white, brown, and gray. The smaller bird, likely a juvenile, has a spotted plumage. Both birds are shown against a background of foliage and water, suggesting a marsh or wetland environment. The overall composition and painting style suggest this is a work of classical or traditional wildlife art.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-20

This is a classical painting depicting two large birds in what appears to be a dramatic encounter. The main figures are a large heron or similar wading bird with distinctive plumage and crest feathers, and what looks like an owl in a defensive posture. The scene is set against a romantic landscape background with blue waters and foliage. The painting style suggests it's from the 18th or 19th century, with rich warm tones and detailed rendering of the birds' feathers. The composition creates a sense of tension between the two birds, with the heron's long beak pointed downward toward the owl. The artwork demonstrates skilled naturalistic painting techniques typical of wildlife art from this period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-20

The image depicts two herons or cranes, which are large, long-legged birds. One bird appears to be an adult, while the other is likely a juvenile or chick. The adult bird has striking white plumage with brown markings, while the younger bird has fluffy, speckled feathers typical of a chick. The birds are situated in a natural setting with trees and a body of water visible in the background, suggesting a lakeside or riverbank habitat. The painting style is realistic and detailed, capturing the birds' graceful poses and the texture of their feathers against the serene, slightly hazy landscape.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-20

This image is a painting of two birds in a natural setting. The bird on the right is a heron, characterized by its long neck and legs, as well as its distinctive feathers. It appears to be standing over another bird, which is lying on the ground. The heron's beak is open, suggesting that it may be preparing to attack or eat the other bird.

The background of the painting features trees and bushes, with a body of water visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tension and drama, as the heron looms over its potential prey. The use of muted colors adds to the sense of realism and naturalism in the painting.

Overall, this image is a vivid depiction of a moment in time, capturing the beauty and intensity of the natural world.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-20

The image depicts a painting of two birds in a natural setting. The bird on the left is a small, white bird with brown feathers on its wings and tail. It has a long beak and appears to be looking up at the other bird. The bird on the right is a large, white bird with black feathers on its wings and tail. It has a long beak and appears to be standing over the smaller bird.

The background of the painting is a natural setting, with trees, bushes, and a body of water visible. The sky is blue with white clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility, with the two birds appearing to be in a peaceful coexistence.

The painting is likely a representation of a real-life scene, possibly taken from nature or observed in a zoo or wildlife sanctuary. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.

The painting may be intended to convey a message or theme, such as the importance of coexistence and harmony between different species. Alternatively, it may simply be a beautiful and captivating work of art that invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of nature.

Overall, the image presents a stunning and thought-provoking depiction of two birds in a natural setting, inviting the viewer to reflect on the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-20

The painting depicts two birds. One of the birds is a heron, and the other is a hawk. The hawk is in the left corner of the painting. It is looking at the heron, which is in the right corner. The hawk is holding a fish in its beak. The heron has a fish in its beak and is looking at the hawk. The background of the painting depicts a forest.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-20

The image shows a painting of two birds, a white stork and a brown eagle, standing on a rock. The white stork is standing upright, while the brown eagle is perched on the rock. The painting is framed with a white border and appears to be old, with some wear and tear on the edges. The background of the painting features a forest with green trees and a blue sky.

Google Gemini

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

The artwork depicts two birds in a landscape setting. The larger bird, positioned on the right, is a heron with a long, pointed beak slightly open. Its plumage is predominantly gray with darker wingtips and distinctive black and white markings on its head, where some feathers stand up in a crest.

The smaller bird, on the left, has a mottled brown and white appearance. It is shown with its wings spread wide and its beak open, as if it is squawking or calling out.

Both birds are standing on what appears to be a rocky ledge. In the background, there is a body of water visible on the left side, suggesting a coastal environment, and a forest with tall trees on the right side. The sky above the water is a light blue with some cloud formations. The overall color palette is subdued, with earthy tones and muted blues and greens creating a soft, naturalistic atmosphere.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a vintage-looking illustration or print, likely a painting. It depicts two birds, seemingly in a scene of conflict or perhaps territorial display.

Main elements:

  • Large bird: The larger bird appears to be a heron or a similar wading bird. It is depicted with grey and white plumage, a long, pointed beak, and a crest of feathers on its head. The bird's mouth is open.
  • Smaller bird: The second bird is positioned closer to the viewer. It is smaller, with a more brown and tan speckled plumage, and open wings. It looks as though it is calling out.
  • Setting: The background shows a landscape with water in the distance, some rocks, and foliage. The overall lighting suggests a slightly overcast day.

Overall impression:

The image conveys a sense of tension or drama. The positioning and expressions of the birds suggest they are either fighting or, potentially, the heron is protecting its young. The vintage style and muted colors give the image a classic, timeless quality.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a detailed painting depicting two birds in a natural setting. The birds appear to be storks or a similar species, characterized by their long legs, large wings, and distinctive beaks. The bird on the left is predominantly white with some brown and black markings, while the bird on the right is mostly grey with a white head and neck. The background features a scenic landscape with a body of water, likely a sea or ocean, and some greenery, suggesting a coastal or lakeside environment. The sky is overcast, adding a serene and somewhat dramatic atmosphere to the scene. The painting is rich in detail, capturing the texture of the birds' feathers and the natural surroundings.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This image is a painting depicting a dramatic interaction between two birds. The scene appears to be set in a natural environment, possibly near water, as suggested by the background that includes a body of water and a sky.

  • Bird on the Left: This bird, which resembles a hawk or a similar raptor, is in an aggressive stance, with its wings spread wide and its beak open, as if it is either attacking or defending itself. The feathers are detailed with a mix of brown, white, and black, and the bird's expression is fierce and determined.

  • Bird on the Right: This bird, which looks like a heron or a similar wading bird, is positioned in a more defensive or passive stance. Its beak is open, and its feathers are predominantly white with some brown and black markings, particularly around its head and neck. This bird appears to be in a state of surprise or alarm, as indicated by its open beak and posture.

The background features a naturalistic setting with trees and a body of water, suggesting a coastal or wetland habitat. The painting's style is detailed and realistic, with a focus on the natural behavior and appearance of the birds. The overall mood of the painting is tense, capturing a moment of conflict or confrontation between the two birds.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This is a detailed painting that depicts a dramatic interaction between a heron and a hawk in a naturalistic landscape. The heron, a large white bird with a long, pointed beak and distinctive black-and-white plumage on its head, is in the process of attacking the hawk. The hawk, with its brown and white mottled feathers and outstretched wings, appears to be in distress, with its beak open as if it is screaming in pain. The heron's beak is clamped onto the hawk's head, and its claws seem to be gripping the hawk's body. The scene is set in a wooded area with trees and foliage in the background, and the ground is covered with leaves and twigs. The overall mood of the painting is intense and dynamic, capturing a moment of conflict in the natural world.