Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man, seated, bust-length, front view)

Date

1840s-1850s

People

Artist: Meade Brothers Studio, American active 1840s-1850s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Janet and Daniel Tassel, 2007.219.54.15

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man, seated, bust-length, front view)

People

Artist: Meade Brothers Studio, American active 1840s-1850s

Date

1840s-1850s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Janet and Daniel Tassel, 2007.219.54.15

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-05

Human 98.8
Person 98.8
Painting 98.2
Art 98.2
Apparel 91.5
Clothing 91.5
Portrait 70.9
Photography 70.9
Photo 70.9
Face 70.9
Text 66.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-05

art 99.4
painting 99
gold 97.4
people 97.1
one 97
picture frame 97
antique 95.4
decoration 93.5
old 92.5
ornate 92.4
portrait 91.9
illustration 91.8
religion 91.6
gilt 91.1
museum 88.6
adult 86.9
symbol 86.3
image 86
desktop 86
ancient 85

Imagga
created on 2019-11-05

mosaic 56.1
antique 50.3
art 46.9
prayer rug 44.8
old 40.5
rug 35.7
vintage 33.1
frame 32.8
religion 31.4
ancient 28.6
furnishing 28.2
gold 27.2
floor cover 27.1
transducer 26.9
decoration 25.4
retro 22.1
ornate 22
religious 21.6
culture 21.4
design 20.8
architecture 20.3
electrical device 20.2
covering 20
golden 19.8
history 19.7
decorative 17.6
border 17.2
church 16.7
historic 16.5
pattern 16.4
wall 16.3
texture 16
interior 15.9
museum 15.7
style 15.6
blank 15.4
painting 15.4
grunge 15.3
post 15.3
wood 15
postage 14.8
stamp 14.5
binding 14.5
mail 14.4
antiquity 14.2
symbol 14.2
device 14
ornament 13.8
detail 13.7
aged 13.6
travel 13.4
temple 13.3
amulet 13
empty 12.9
postmark 12.8
postal 12.8
carved 12.7
paper 12.6
door 12.4
letter 11.9
icon 11.9
traditional 11.7
decor 11.5
tile 11.3
building 11.2
carving 10.9
paintings 10.8
entrance 10.6
wooden 10.6
god 10.5
decorate 10.5
ornamental 10.5
charm 10.3
sculpture 10.3
framework 10.3
creation 10
palace 9.9
painter 9.8
deco 9.8
baroque 9.8
holy 9.6
saint 9.6
spirituality 9.6
obsolete 9.6
home 9.6
decorated 9.6
old fashioned 9.5
close 9.1
tourism 9.1
portrait 9.1
landmark 9
collection 9
masterpiece 8.9
gilded 8.9
gallery 8.8
bible 8.8
object 8.8
frames 8.8
envelope 8.8
delivery 8.8
prayer 8.7
rustic 8.6
faith 8.6
fine 8.6
historical 8.5
east 8.4
rich 8.4
famous 8.4
clock 8.2
one 8.2
brown 8.1
metal 8.1
canceled 7.9
textured 7.9
shows 7.9
printed 7.9
renaissance 7.9
artistic 7.8
face 7.8
sacred 7.8
belief 7.8
catholic 7.8
gate 7.8
luxury 7.7
middle 7.7
painted 7.6
statue 7.6
classic 7.4
global 7.3
office 7.2
color 7.2
window 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-05

Picture frame 97.4
Art 62.5
Antique 61.2
Portrait 58
Gentleman 54.5
Painting 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-05

wall 98.9
human face 96.7
person 96.5
museum 93.6
art 92.3
clothing 91
indoor 87.4
man 83.3
picture frame 75.7
mirror 70.9
text 65.5
gold 61.2
painting 55
old 46
fancy 37.9
decorated 34.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 44-62
Gender Male, 96.8%
Confused 13.9%
Angry 82.7%
Calm 1.9%
Disgusted 0.3%
Sad 0.7%
Happy 0.1%
Fear 0.1%
Surprised 0.3%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 58
Gender Male

Google Vision

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

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 98.8%
Painting 98.2%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie is shown in a gold frame -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features an ornate oval frame with intricate floral and scrollwork patterns in gold. It surrounds a black-and-white portrait of a person dressed in formal attire, including a light-colored vest, a dark jacket, and a tie. The photograph appears to be a vintage daguerreotype, resting inside a decorative case with a textured border. The image conveys an antique, classic aesthetic commonly associated with 19th-century photography.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a man wearing formal attire, typical of the 19th century. He is dressed in a dark suit jacket over a lighter-colored waistcoat and a white shirt, with a dark cravat or necktie. The man is posed with one hand resting at his side, conveying a formal and composed posture. The photograph is presented in an ornate gold frame with floral engravings and intricate detailing, suggestive of the period's style and possibly indicating that it is a daguerreotype, a common photographic process of that era.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows a black and white portrait of a man in a formal attire, likely from the 19th century. The man has long hair and a serious expression on his face. The portrait is framed in an ornate, gilded frame with intricate floral designs. The frame adds a sense of elegance and historical significance to the portrait.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a historical daguerreotype photograph, likely from the mid-1800s, displayed in an ornate gold-colored decorative frame with floral and scroll patterns. The frame features intricate details typical of the Victorian era. The black and white photograph shows a distinguished-looking gentleman in formal 19th century attire, wearing a dark jacket, light-colored vest, and what appears to be a cravat or bow tie. The subject has a stern expression, which was common in photographs of this era due to the long exposure times required. The image has the characteristic look of early photography, with its subtle tonal gradations and slight softness that's typical of daguerreotype portraits.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts an antique, gold-framed photograph of a man in a suit and tie, likely from the mid-19th century.

  • The photograph is oval-shaped and features a man with dark hair, wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie.
    • The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be looking directly at the camera.
    • His attire suggests that he may have been a professional or someone of importance during his time.
  • The frame is ornate and made of gold, with intricate designs and patterns etched into it.
    • The frame is rectangular in shape and has a decorative border around the edges.
    • The frame is slightly worn and faded, indicating that it may have been used for many years.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the photograph and its frame.
    • The gray background also provides a neutral contrast to the warm tones of the gold frame and the man's dark clothing.

Overall, the image presents a dignified and formal portrait of a man from the past, captured in a beautiful and ornate frame.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a vintage, black-and-white photograph of a man, encased in an ornate gold frame. The man is attired in formal clothing, consisting of a dark jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie. His hair is styled in a manner characteristic of the mid-19th century.

The frame itself is a notable feature, boasting an intricate design that includes floral patterns and other decorative elements. It appears to be made of gold or a gold-plated material, adding to its luxurious appearance. The frame is positioned against a plain background, which serves to highlight the photograph and its ornate casing.

Overall, the image presents a captivating glimpse into the past, showcasing both the subject's attire and the craftsmanship of the frame.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image features a portrait of a man in an oval frame with a golden border. The man is wearing a black bow tie and a black coat. He has a white shirt with a black strap across his chest. The man's hair is dark, and he has a beard. The frame is decorated with golden leaves and flowers. The man seems to be posing for a photograph.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image features a vintage photograph of a man in a formal suit. The man has short, curly hair and is wearing a white shirt with a black bow tie. He is dressed in a dark jacket with a white collar and is standing in front of a gray background. The photograph is encased in a gold-colored frame with intricate designs, adding a touch of elegance to the overall composition.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a vintage portrait of an older man. The man has gray hair, a stern expression, and is wearing a white vest, a dark coat, and a bow tie. A strap goes across his chest. The portrait is in an ornate, gold-colored frame with a floral design. The frame is surrounded by a burgundy material that is part of the photo's case, which appears worn and aged. The portrait is presented in an oval shape within the square frame, which adds to its antique and formal appearance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image is a portrait of a man, presented in an antique format, likely a daguerreotype or tintype. It is encased in an elaborate, ornate gold frame.

Subject: The man is the central focus, depicted from the chest up. He has a serious, almost stern expression. He has a receding hairline and sideburns. He is wearing a dark coat, a light-colored vest with a strap across the chest, and a dark bow tie.

Frame: The frame is a significant feature of the image. It's a complex, gilded design, showing intricate floral and scrollwork. The image itself is contained within an oval, adding to the classic aesthetic. The frame is also bordered by a red and gold trim.

Condition: The image appears to be in relatively good condition for its age, with some minor wear and tear. The colors, which seem to have been added by hand, are still visible.

Style and Context: The style suggests an image from the mid-19th century. The subject's clothing and the frame's design are characteristic of that era. The overall impression is one of formality and importance.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts an old portrait photograph of a man, framed in an ornate, gilded frame. The photograph appears to be a daguerreotype or ambrotype, which were early types of photography popular in the mid-19th century.

The man in the portrait has a stern expression and is dressed in formal attire typical of the 19th century. He is wearing a dark suit jacket over a light-colored vest and a white shirt. A dark bow tie is visible around his neck. His hair is neatly combed, and he has prominent sideburns.

The frame surrounding the photograph is elaborately decorated with intricate patterns and designs, possibly made of brass or another metal, giving it an antique and elegant appearance. The overall condition of the frame and photograph suggests that it has been well-preserved over time.