Human Generated Data

Title

Singhalese Plowing

Date

c. 1880

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Janet and Daniel Tassel, 2007.219.44

Human Generated Data

Title

Singhalese Plowing

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1880

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Janet and Daniel Tassel, 2007.219.44

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-05

Mammal 99.6
Cattle 99.6
Cow 99.6
Animal 99.6
Human 99.5
Person 99.5
Person 99.5
Bull 98.9
Buffalo 87.8
Wildlife 87.8
Ox 68.1
Hog 55.5
Pig 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-05

mammal 99.6
people 99.2
group 98.4
cattle 97
cavalry 95.6
agriculture 95.5
livestock 95.3
print 93.6
cow 92.8
farm 92.5
animal 92.4
adult 89.7
nature 89.5
two 89.3
elephant 89
many 88.9
pasture 87.4
one 87.1
horn 86.6
vintage 86.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-05

swine 93.3
hog 86.4
pen 61.6
enclosure 50
ungulate 40.5
farm 39.3
rural 28.2
mammal 27.1
water buffalo 26
field 25.1
wild 24.4
grass 23.7
wildlife 23.2
structure 22
pig 21.2
old world buffalo 20
farming 19.9
animals 19.5
bull 19.4
agriculture 19.3
pork 19.2
piggy 17.3
country 16.7
livestock 16.6
pasture 16.3
piglet 16
warthog 15.6
landscape 14.9
park 14
snout 13.8
safari 13.5
outdoors 13.4
outdoor 13
buffalo 12.8
pink 12.5
nose 12.4
forest 12.2
domestic 11.8
meadow 11.7
ruminant 11.5
cattle 10.9
dirty 10.8
cute 10.8
male 10.6
brown 10.3
countryside 10.1
pigs 9.9
herd 9.8
trees 9.8
reserve 9.7
tree 9.2
national 9.1
game 8.9
graze 8.9
horn 8.8
hay 8.8
smell 8.7
natural 8.7
outside 8.6
horse 8.5
south 8.4
summer 8.4
grazing 7.9
boar 7.8
feed 7.8
ears 7.7
wilderness 7.6
fat 7.5
mountains 7.4
water 7.3
travel 7

Google
created on 2019-11-05

Adaptation 77.3
Working animal 73.6
Bovine 72.7
Tree 68.7
Wildlife 67.6
Picture frame 63.2
Ox 62.9
Photography 62.4
Livestock 52.5
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-05

text 98.5
cow 96.3
animal 96.1
mammal 89.6
outdoor 87.7
elephant 81.1
standing 78.3
tree 70.4
white 60
bull 52
cattle 35.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 32-48
Gender Male, 54.9%
Disgusted 45.1%
Angry 45.5%
Calm 51.7%
Confused 45.1%
Surprised 45%
Happy 45.4%
Fear 45.1%
Sad 47.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 47-65
Gender Male, 54.7%
Happy 45%
Angry 46.3%
Calm 45%
Surprised 45%
Sad 45.1%
Fear 53.5%
Confused 45%
Disgusted 45%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Cow
Person
Cow 99.6%
Person 99.5%
Person 99.5%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 97.5%
nature landscape 1.2%

Captions

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

This is a sepia-toned photograph titled "Singhalese Plowing." The scene depicts a rural landscape, likely in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), with two men and a pair of water buffalo at work.

In the center of the frame, two water buffalo are harnessed together, presumably pulling a plow. A man stands to the right of the animals, holding what appears to be the handle of the plow. He is dark-skinned and wears a simple cloth around his waist and a head covering. His torso is bare, and he appears to be directing the buffalo.

To the left of the buffalo stands another man. He has a long, white beard and wears a long, light-colored garment. He is holding something in his hands, possibly a tool or a piece of equipment. He appears to be observing the plowing process.

The setting is a muddy field with tall grasses and palm trees in the background. The trees provide a sense of depth to the image. The trees are mostly without leaves. The ground is uneven and appears to have been recently tilled.

The overall impression is one of traditional agricultural practices in a tropical or subtropical region. The photograph captures a moment of daily life and work in a rural setting. The words "Singhalese Plowing" are printed below the photograph. In the bottom right, there is a written number "1729".

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, showing a scene of traditional farming in what appears to be a tropical or subtropical location. The photograph has a strong documentary quality.

Details:

  • Subject: The main focus is on two water buffalo, harnessed and being used to pull a plow through a muddy field.
  • People: Two men are present. One man is standing on the left wearing a wrap-around garment. The other man is in front of the buffalo, holding the plow and seems to be guiding it.
  • Environment: The field is muddy and appears to be in a state of preparation for planting. Behind the field is lush vegetation, including tall trees that resemble palm trees, suggesting a tropical climate.
  • Composition: The photograph is well-composed, with the central buffalo and the figures drawing the eye. The background provides context and depth.
  • Title/Label: The inscription "Singhalese Plowing" and a date "1729" appears in the bottom center and bottom right of the image, respectively.

Style and Technique:

The photograph's style is characteristic of historical documentary photography. The sepia tone contributes to its vintage feel. The image appears to have been taken in natural light.

Interpretation:

The photograph likely captures a moment in the agricultural practices of the Singhalese people (likely referring to the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka). It provides insight into the methods of farming and the working conditions of the time.

Text analysis

Amazon

Singlraleoe
Singlraleoe SPfowig
SPfowig
/729

Google

hoing
5nglakese hoing 1729
5nglakese
1729