Human Generated Data

Title

Vanessa antiopa (Mourning Cloak Butterfly)

Date

1838

People

Artist: Timothy House, American 1814 - 1864

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, 1898.433

Human Generated Data

Title

Vanessa antiopa (Mourning Cloak Butterfly)

People

Artist: Timothy House, American 1814 - 1864

Date

1838

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, 1898.433

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-07

Invertebrate 99.5
Animal 99.5
Insect 99.5
Text 83.3
Butterfly 77.5
Art 69.8
Mail 56.6
Envelope 56.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-16

butterfly 100
insect 100
invertebrate 99.3
no person 98.9
one 98.2
monarch 97.8
fly 97.8
biology 97.4
moth 97.1
antenna 96.2
wildlife 94.2
vintage 92.9
Lepidoptera 92.4
summer 92.2
wing 91
nature 90.8
flower 90.2
retro 90
delicate 89.2
letter 87.5

Imagga
created on 2018-03-16

butterfly 69.3
admiral 51.6
insect 49.6
bird 42.2
bustard 40.3
wading bird 34.1
wing 27.7
aquatic bird 25.5
wildlife 21.4
tropical 20.4
sea 20.3
fly 18.9
wings 18.2
summer 18
flying 18
colorful 17.2
bug 16.6
ocean 15.8
wild 15.7
brown 15.4
close 15.4
travel 14.1
water 14
color 13.9
life 13.3
black 13.2
free 13.1
plant 12.9
sky 12.7
antenna 12.7
monarch 12.6
spring 12.5
peacock 12.5
pattern 12.3
flower 12.3
orange 12.3
leaf 11.7
garden 10.9
closeup 10.8
outdoor 10.7
single 10.7
grunge 10.2
freedom 10.1
light 10
yellow 9.9
dive 9.8
reef 9.7
aquatic 9.7
flight 9.6
arthropod 9.3
exotic 9.1
texture 9
design 9
vacation 9
outdoors 8.9
detail 8.8
cock 8.8
scuba 8.8
underwater 8.7
spotted 8.7
delicate 8.7
sunny 8.6
cuckoo 8.6
bright 8.6
pretty 8.4
environment 8.2
aged 8.1
dirty 8.1
ruffed grouse 8.1
sand 8
scenic 7.9
moth 7.9
coral 7.8
fauna 7.7
tree 7.7
marine 7.6
rocks 7.5
landscape 7.4
game bird 7.4
natural 7.4
branch 7.3
scenery 7.2
collection 7.2
day 7.1

Google
created on 2018-03-16

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-16

envelope 43.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Insect
Insect 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-16

a close up of a piece of paper 63.9%
a piece of paper 63.8%
close up of a piece of paper 60.3%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-09

The image displays an illustration of a butterfly with its wings open, positioned next to a small, blue, five-petaled flower with green stems. The butterfly has dark wings with a scalloped edge and noticeable white, blue, and orange spots near the tips of its wings, suggesting that it might be a species of brush-footed butterfly. Beneath the illustration, there is handwritten text which appears to say, "Caught Antelope, Drawn from Nature by Twenty Stone for Government Inspection 1838." This suggests that the drawing may have a historical context and potentially relates to some kind of official documentation or natural history work from the 19th century. The paper looks aged and carries a watermark and the number 458 is annotated at the bottom right, possibly indicating its catalog or page number in a collection.

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

The image showcases an artistic depiction of a butterfly perched on a delicate plant with a blue flower. The butterfly, identified as "Vanessa Antiopa," displays rich brown wings bordered with a row of blue spots and a hint of cream-colored edges. The drawing is detailed and lifelike, highlighting the butterfly's intricate wing patterns and the simplicity of the flower. Beneath the illustration, there is handwritten text that reads: "Vanessa Antiopa Drawn from nature by Timothy House for Government inspection 1838" This suggests that the illustration was created by Timothy House in 1838 for the purpose of governmental inspection, providing both an aesthetic and scientific representation of the butterfly.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a beautifully detailed illustration of a butterfly. The butterfly has dark brown wings with distinctive markings and patterns. Perched on a small blue flower, the butterfly's wings are spread open, showcasing its intricate coloration and design. The image has a vintage, hand-drawn aesthetic, with some visible texture and aging effects on the paper. The text below the image provides information about the specimen, indicating that it was drawn from nature by Percy Harris for governmental inspection purposes.

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

The image depicts a delicately hand-drawn illustration of a butterfly or moth from 1838. The insect has dark brown or burgundy colored wings with a lacy, ornate pattern along the edges. A small blue flower is attached to one of the stems the butterfly appears to be perched on. The illustration is centered on an aged, off-white background with handwritten text below it, likely describing the species. The drawing has an artistic, vintage scientific style typical of 19th century naturalist studies.

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

This is a delicate illustration from 1838 showing a Mourning Cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa) perched on a small blue flower stem. The butterfly is depicted with dark brown wings edged with a lighter border, which is characteristic of this species. The artwork appears to be a naturalist drawing, with handwritten text at the bottom indicating it was "Drawn from Nature" and created "for Government inspection." The illustration has a simple, elegant composition against a plain background, focusing attention on the careful detail of the butterfly and the small blue flower. The style is typical of scientific illustrations from this period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a butterfly and flower, with a handwritten note below it. The illustration is rendered in a muted color palette, featuring a brown butterfly with black and white markings on its wings, perched on a stem with a blue flower. The butterfly's wings are spread wide, showcasing their intricate details. Below the illustration, a handwritten note reads: "Morpho Antiope / Drawn from Nature by Timothy Home / for Government Inspection / 1838." The note is written in pencil and appears to be a signature or dedication from the artist, Timothy Home. The background of the image is a light beige color, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be a piece of paper or parchment. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, with the delicate illustration and handwritten note evoking a sense of nostalgia and historical significance. In terms of visual content, the image features a range of elements, including: * The butterfly: The central focus of the image, the butterfly is depicted in exquisite detail, with its wings spread wide to reveal their intricate patterns and colors. * The flower: The blue flower on the stem adds a pop of color to the image and provides a subtle contrast to the earthy tones of the butterfly. * The handwritten note: The note adds a personal touch to the image, providing context and information about the artist and the purpose of the illustration. * The background: The light beige background provides a subtle contrast to the illustration and helps to draw the viewer's eye to the central image. Overall, the image is a beautiful example of vintage illustration, with its delicate lines, muted colors, and handwritten note creating a sense of elegance and refinement.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a butterfly on a piece of paper. The butterfly is brown with black and blue markings, featuring a distinctive pattern on its wings. It is positioned in the center of the page, facing to the right, with its wings spread out. A small blue flower with green stems is situated behind the butterfly's head. Below the butterfly, there is handwritten text that reads: "Mourning Cloak Drawn from Nature by Timothy House for Government inspection 1838." The text is written in pencil and appears to be a caption or description of the illustration. In the bottom-right corner of the page, a circular stamp bears the number "458." The background of the image is a light beige color, which suggests that the paper may be aged or yellowed over time. Overall, the image presents a charming and detailed illustration of a butterfly, accompanied by informative text that provides context about the artwork.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a painting of a butterfly and a flower on a piece of paper. The butterfly is brown with black spots on its wings. The flower is blue with a yellow center. The paper has a watermark in the top left corner, and there is text written on it in cursive font. The text reads, "Vandpa Antiope Drawn from Nature by Timothy House for Government Inspection 1838."

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a painting of a butterfly with a blue flower on a white background. The butterfly is resting on a green stem with leaves. The butterfly has a brown body with black spots on its wings. The butterfly's wings are spread out, and it seems to be in motion. The blue flower has a small stem and is positioned next to the butterfly. The painting has a handwritten text in the bottom left corner, which reads "Vande Antophe Drawn from Nature by Timothy House for Government Inspection 1838."

Text analysis

Amazon

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