Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (half length portrait of African-American man, seated and leaning against tapestry-covered table)

Date

1840s-1850s

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Richard and Ronay Menschel Fund for the Acquisition of Photographs, 2008.304

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (half length portrait of African-American man, seated and leaning against tapestry-covered table)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1840s-1850s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Richard and Ronay Menschel Fund for the Acquisition of Photographs, 2008.304

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Art 100
Painting 100
Person 98.7
Face 98.5
Head 98.5
Photography 98.5
Portrait 98.5
Archaeology 56.8
Accessories 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2018-06-30

painting 98.5
art 98.5
people 98.2
religion 95.7
ancient 92.9
antique 92.8
old 91.8
symbol 91.2
retro 89.3
vintage 87.7
woman 87
decoration 83.8
museum 83.7
adult 83.5
picture frame 83
man 82.3
illustration 82
god 80.3
gold 79.5
wear 79.4

Imagga
created on 2018-06-30

old 46
vintage 45.5
retro 37.7
grunge 34.1
covering 34
prayer rug 33.9
binding 31.3
frame 27.6
rug 27
paper 26.7
texture 26.4
aged 23.5
antique 22.5
art 22.2
mail 22
book jacket 21.8
stamp 21.3
floor cover 20.4
furnishing 20.3
ancient 19.9
binder 19.5
container 18.9
blank 18.9
postmark 18.7
postage 18.7
chalkboard 18.7
post 18.1
empty 17.2
jacket 17
postal 16.7
cover 16.7
black 16.2
letter 15.6
border 15.4
design 15.2
microprocessor 14.9
brown 14.7
protective covering 14.5
decoration 14.5
blackboard 14.3
page 13.9
book 13.8
worn 13.4
decorative 13.4
wrapping 12.9
card 12.9
chalk 12.7
gold 12.3
tray 12.3
chip 12.2
symbol 12.1
pattern 11.6
business 11.6
wallpaper 11.5
wall 11.1
icon 11.1
object 11
board 11
dirty 10.9
school 10.8
textured 10.5
international 10.5
text 10.5
rusty 10.5
education 10.4
historic 10.1
receptacle 10
philately 9.9
album 9.7
scrapbook 9.7
office 9.6
packet 9.4
sheet 9.4
study 9.3
semiconductor device 9.3
communication 9.2
package 9.2
ornate 9.2
message 9.1
collection 9
history 9
backgrounds 8.9
style 8.9
circa 8.9
stamps 8.9
printed 8.9
museum 8.7
used 8.6
obsolete 8.6
concrete 8.6
space 8.5
notebook 8.5
document 8.4
element 8.3
rough 8.2
envelope 8.2
material 8.1
shows 7.9
wallet 7.8
drawing 7.7
culture 7.7
parchment 7.7
grungy 7.6
backdrop 7.4
note 7.4
global 7.3
paint 7.2

Google
created on 2018-06-30

picture frame 86
art 82.4
painting 76.9
antique 63.3
artwork 57.5
modern art 55.1

Microsoft
created on 2018-06-30

indoor 89.7
painting 34.6
picture frame 19.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 34-42
Gender Male, 100%
Sad 99.8%
Calm 27.8%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Confused 1.6%
Angry 0.2%
Disgusted 0.2%
Happy 0.1%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 44
Gender Male

Google Vision

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

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 98.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-06-30

a painting of a person 75.4%
a painting on the wall 75.3%
a painting of a person 72.7%

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

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie is shown in this photo -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-25

The image shows a person dressed in a dark-colored, formal 19th-century suit with a bow tie and a white shirt. The person is seated with their hands resting on their thighs. The attire indicates a sense of formality or occasion. The image is housed in a decorative frame with a gold inner border featuring a detailed, embossed pattern. The outer frame is dark, possibly leather, with visible wear at the edges, suggesting age. The protective casing suggests the photograph is a valued keepsake, possibly a daguerreotype or an early type of photograph given the historic feel of the image and its presentation.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-30

The image appears to be a vintage photograph in a decorative frame. The photograph depicts a man with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire. The man is sitting in a chair and appears to be looking directly at the camera. The image has a dark, moody quality, with the subject seemingly lost in thought. The ornate golden frame adds to the formal and historic nature of the portrait.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-23

This is a historical daguerreotype photograph, which appears to be from the mid-19th century. The image is housed in an ornate frame with a decorative gold-colored border and reddish-brown matting. The photograph shows a figure dressed in formal attire of the period, including what appears to be a dark coat or jacket with a white shirt and bow tie. The subject is seated and resting their hands on what looks like a patterned or embroidered surface. The photograph has the characteristic dark, shadowy quality typical of daguerreotypes from this era, with a slightly silvered appearance. The frame's shape has an elegant curved design typical of the period's decorative style.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-28

The image presents a daguerreotype of a man, likely from the 19th century. The man is depicted wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. He sits in front of a dark background, with his hands resting on his lap. The daguerreotype is encased in a leather-bound frame adorned with gold accents.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be a portrait of a notable figure or a member of a prominent family during the 19th century. The use of a daguerreotype, an early photographic process, adds to the historical significance of the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-02

The image is an antique photograph of a man in a suit, likely from the 19th century. The photograph is presented in a decorative frame with a gold border and a red velvet backing.

  • The man is seated in a chair, with his hands resting on his lap.
    • He is wearing a dark-colored suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie.
    • His face is serious, and he appears to be looking directly at the camera.
  • The background of the photograph is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject.
  • The frame surrounding the photograph is ornate, with a gold border and a red velvet backing.
    • The frame is rectangular in shape, with a decorative design around the edges.
    • The red velvet backing adds a touch of elegance to the overall presentation of the photograph.

Overall, the image presents a formal and dignified portrait of a man from the 19th century. The use of a decorative frame and the serious expression on the subject's face contribute to the sense of formality and respectability.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is an old photograph of a man dressed in formal attire. The photograph is framed in a red and gold border, and the background is dark. The man is sitting on a chair with his hands on his lap, looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The man's hair is short and neat, and he has a serious expression on his face. The image appears to be a portrait, and the man's posture and expression suggest that he is posing for the photograph.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a portrait of a man. He is wearing a black suit, white shirt, and black bow tie. He is sitting on a chair and is looking to his right. His right hand is resting on the table in front of him. The portrait is mounted on a golden frame with a floral design. The frame is surrounded by a red border and is placed on a gray surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

Here's a description of the image:

This is a portrait photograph, likely a daguerreotype or ambrotype, of an African American man. The man is dressed in a dark, formal suit with a waistcoat, a white shirt, and a bow tie. His hands are placed on a small, ornate table covered with a patterned cloth. The background is dark and plain, typical of early photography.

The portrait is set within an elaborate frame. The inner frame has an ornate golden design, followed by a layer of what appears to be velvet in a light pink or peach color. The outer frame is dark brown and textured, possibly leather or a similar material. The overall impression is one of formality and dignity, typical of portraiture from the 19th century. The frame is designed with an antique look, and the portrait is designed with a dark background, highlighting the portrait itself.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a portrait, likely a historical photograph (possibly a daguerreotype or ambrotype) of a Black man. It's presented in a formal style, showing the man in a dignified pose. The photograph is housed within a decorative case, suggesting it was a prized possession.

Detailed Description:

  • Subject: The man is seated and looking directly at the viewer. He is dressed in a formal suit consisting of a dark jacket, waistcoat, and white collared shirt, with a dark bow tie. His expression is serious, conveying a sense of quiet confidence.
  • Setting: He is seated against a dark backdrop. A small ornate table, partially visible at his right, adds depth to the image.
  • Composition: The portrait is tightly framed. The subject fills most of the frame, emphasizing his presence.
  • Technical Aspects: The photograph's appearance is consistent with early photographic techniques. The tones are predominantly shades of gray.
  • Frame & Case: The photograph is housed in a decorative case. It has a dark brown frame around it with gold trim, with a red felt-like trim and a yellow backing frame. There is a clasp on the right side to close it.

Historical Context:

Based on the style of the case and the photographic technique, this image likely dates to the mid-19th century (likely before the Civil War or during the Reconstruction era), a period when formal portraiture was common. The photograph's subject matter suggests this is a portrait of a Black man. The context of the portrait, taken during a time of slavery or its aftermath, adds to its poignancy and historical significance.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a vintage photograph encased in an ornate frame. The frame appears to be made of wood with a dark reddish-brown exterior and a gold-colored interior border. The photograph itself is a black and white portrait of a young boy. The boy is seated on a patterned chair or bench and is wearing formal attire, including a dark suit with a white shirt and a bow tie. His hands are resting on his lap, and he has a serious expression on his face. The background of the photograph is dark, which helps to highlight the subject. The overall style of the photograph and frame suggests that it is from the 19th century, possibly a daguerreotype or ambrotype.