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Title

Untitled (watercolor drawing labeled "Aden - RA Mess House - 1866")

Date

1855-1885

People

Artist: Frederica Louisa Bayly, British born 1846

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.409.6.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (watercolor drawing labeled "Aden - RA Mess House - 1866")

People

Artist: Frederica Louisa Bayly, British born 1846

Date

1855-1885

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.409.6.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2024-04-17

Art 100
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Building 99.9
Countryside 99.9
Hut 99.9
Nature 99.9
Outdoors 99.9
Rural 99.9
Person 96.7
Person 95.2
Person 94
Painting 83
Helmet 81.4
Archaeology 55.9
Cottage 55.8
House 55.8
Housing 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2025-06-30

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painting 98.1
people 97.2
art 95.1
retro 93.2
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man 87.2
picture frame 86.9
nature 86.6
paper 84.5
adult 83.4
two 83.1
woman 82.4
old 80.9
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Imagga
created on 2024-04-17

monitor 100
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computer 30.1
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old 26.5
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Google
created on 2024-04-17

Natural landscape 83.2
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Plateau 53.2
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Microsoft
created on 2024-04-17

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Helmet
Person 96.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2024-04-17

a framed picture of a town 33.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

an old book with a drawing of a village on the cover -100%
a photograph of a painting of a man walking down a path -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image depicts a rustic scene, showcasing a group of thatched-roof buildings situated in a barren landscape. The scene is painted in earthy tones, emphasizing the natural surroundings. A winding dirt path leads to the buildings, with three individuals walking on it — two dressed in red uniforms and one in white attire. The clouds in the sky exhibit a textured, dynamic appearance, hinting at changing weather. Written beneath the painting is a label that reads “Aden. R.A. Mess House - 1866,” suggesting that the location is Aden (modern-day Yemen) and the buildings are associated with a Royal Artillery mess house during the 19th century. The painting is mounted on a discolored and aged page, possibly part of an old album or journal.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is a painting depicting a rural landscape scene from 1866. In the foreground, there is a dirt path curving through the arid landscape. There are three figures walking along the path, two of whom are wearing red coats, while the third figure is wearing white clothing. The path leads to a group of buildings with thatched roofs, which appear to be constructed of wood or another local material. The buildings are slightly elevated, sitting on stone or concrete foundations.

The background features an expansive landscape under a blue sky with several clouds. The land appears dry, with minimal vegetation, suggesting an arid or semi-arid environment. The caption below the image reads "Aden. R.A. Mess House – 1866," indicating that the scene is set in Aden (possibly present-day Yemen) and shows the officers' mess house for the Royal Artillery. The style of the painting is somewhat naive but captures the essence of the time and place with its attention to architectural details and the vast, open landscape.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be a historical artwork or sketch from 1866, showing a rural or mining landscape. The scene depicts several simple buildings or structures with porches set against a backdrop of three prominent mountains or hills. The terrain appears arid or desert-like, with winding paths or roads cutting through the brown landscape. There are a couple of small figures shown on the path, giving scale to the scene. The sky is rendered in light blue with white clouds. The artwork appears to be on an aged, yellowed page or document, with some wear visible around the edges. The style suggests this might be a documentary or survey sketch from the American West during the mid-19th century.

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

The image depicts a rural landscape with several thatched-roof buildings nestled among mountainous terrain. The buildings appear to be a small village or settlement. In the foreground, there are two figures walking along a dirt path. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds. The painting has a warm, earthy color palette and a sense of tranquility and isolation. The scene appears to be from a location called "Mt Meos House" from the year 1866, as indicated by the text at the bottom of the painting.

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

The image depicts a rural scene, likely from the 19th century based on the style of the buildings and clothing of the people. In the foreground, a dirt path winds through the landscape. Two figures, appearing to be a man and a woman in traditional attire, are walking along this path. The path leads to a small cluster of thatch-roofed huts or houses nestled at the base of some large, dramatic mountains or hills. The sky above has white, billowing clouds. The entire scene is rendered in earthy tones of brown, tan, and blue, giving it an antique, rustic feel. The caption at the bottom dates the piece to 1866.

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

This is a historical artwork from 1866 titled "Adobe - Red Mesa House." The watercolor painting depicts a southwestern landscape with adobe buildings featuring thatched or peaked roofs. The buildings are situated on elevated ground, and there's a winding dirt path or road leading up to them. Small figures can be seen walking along this path, with one appearing to wear red clothing. The landscape has a brown, arid appearance typical of the American Southwest, and the sky is painted with wispy clouds against a blue background. The painting has a rustic, documentary quality that was common in 19th-century frontier art, and it's mounted on what appears to be an aged, beige paper or album page.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a painting of a village scene, likely created in the 19th century. The painting is rendered on aged paper or canvas, with visible signs of wear and tear, including yellowing, creases, and tears.

Scene Description:

  • The painting features a village scene with several buildings, including a large house with a thatched roof and a smaller building to its right.
  • In the foreground, a dirt road winds its way through the village, with two figures walking along it. One figure is dressed in a red jacket and hat, while the other wears a white shirt and hat.
  • The background of the painting shows a cloudy sky with a few trees visible in the distance.

Writing:

  • At the bottom of the painting, there is handwritten text that reads "etolen - Red Mesa House - 1866." The text appears to be written in black ink and is slightly faded.

Overall:

  • The painting presents a serene and peaceful scene of a village, with the figures walking along the road adding a sense of movement and life to the composition.
  • The use of muted colors and the aged appearance of the paper or canvas add to the overall sense of nostalgia and history that pervades the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a painting of a rural scene, featuring three thatched-roof huts and three individuals walking along a dirt path. The huts are situated in the background, with the largest one positioned centrally and two smaller ones on either side. The individuals, dressed in red jackets and black hats, are walking away from the viewer along a winding dirt path that leads to the huts.

In the foreground, a small stone wall runs along the left side of the path, while a larger stone wall is visible in the bottom-right corner of the image. The sky above is blue with white clouds, adding a sense of serenity to the scene.

The painting is rendered in muted earth tones, with shades of brown, beige, and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of rustic simplicity, evoking a sense of rural tranquility.

At the bottom of the image, a handwritten inscription reads "Alden. R.A. Mess House - 1866," suggesting that the painting may be a historical record of a specific location or event. Overall, the image presents a charming and peaceful depiction of rural life, inviting the viewer to step into a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a vintage painting of a village with three houses, possibly from the year 1866. The painting is placed on a book, with the text "Red Allen-Ret Mess House-1866" written on the bottom. The houses have thatched roofs and are surrounded by a dirt field. There are people walking on the dirt road, which is surrounded by grass. The sky is cloudy, and there is a mountain range in the distance.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows an old, weathered book open to a page with a sketch of a scene. The sketch depicts a landscape with three houses in the background, each with thatched roofs. The houses are situated on a sloped terrain, with one house having a porch. The scene is set in a rural or possibly a colonial setting, as indicated by the style of the houses and the attire of the people in the foreground.

In the foreground, three people are walking on a path that leads to the houses. They are dressed in red uniforms, suggesting they might be military personnel or colonial officers. The path is narrow and winding, adding to the rustic and isolated feel of the scene.

The sky above the scene is cloudy, contributing to the overall somber and perhaps melancholic mood of the sketch. The title of the sketch, written in a faded, cursive script at the bottom of the page, reads "Ret Mess House - 1866." This suggests that the sketch is a historical depiction of a mess house (a place where officers or soldiers eat and socialize) from the year 1866.

The book's pages appear aged and yellowed, indicating that it is quite old. The binding is worn, and the edges of the pages are frayed, showing signs of extensive use over the years. The overall impression is one of a well-preserved historical artifact, capturing a moment in time from the past.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a watercolor painting titled "Aden - Ret Mess House - 1866" that is on the page of a sketchbook. The painting depicts a landscape with several buildings and figures.

In the background, there are two structures with thatched roofs and raised platforms with beams supporting the roofs. The one on the right has an additional stone structure with a door attached. The sky is blue and overcast with light gray clouds. In the middle ground, there is a figure standing on a dusty, dry plain.

A road curves through the scene from the bottom left to the upper right. A man on horseback, followed by a person on foot, is traveling down this road. The area surrounding the road is brown and appears arid with a low stone wall on the left. The overall tone of the painting is warm, dominated by earthy brown and beige colors.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a watercolor painting mounted in a well-worn book. The scene depicts what appears to be a rural setting. The painting is dated 1866 and labeled "Aden - Ret Mess House".

Visual Details:

  • Buildings: The focal point is a group of buildings with thatched roofs. They seem to be rectangular structures with verandas or covered walkways. One building is a separate tower-like structure with a slightly different architectural style.
  • Landscape: The painting features a landscape that is mostly brown or earth-toned, suggesting a dry, arid climate. A winding road curves towards the buildings from the foreground. The background has a flatter, more open landscape with figures.
  • Figures: Three figures are seen. Two are on the road, one is on horseback, and the other one is standing on the road. The third figure is at the far end of the road
  • Sky: The sky is a mix of blue and white, indicating clouds.
  • Style: The painting has a somewhat naïve or amateur style, suggesting it might be a sketch or a personal record.

Additional notes:
The paper the painting is mounted on has aged, with slight discoloration and wear, which adds to the historical feel of the image.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a historical watercolor painting titled "Aden - Red Mess House - 1866." The scene appears to be set in a dry, arid landscape, likely in Aden, which is known for its desert environment.

Key elements of the painting include:

  1. Buildings: The focal point of the painting is a group of buildings with thatched roofs, which are likely part of the Red Mess House complex. These structures are modest and appear to be made of local materials.

  2. Landscape: The landscape is barren and rocky, characteristic of a desert or semi-arid region. The ground is uneven and rugged, with sparse vegetation.

  3. Path: A winding dirt path leads up to the buildings. The path is bordered by a low stone wall on one side.

  4. People: Two figures are visible in the painting. One person, dressed in a red coat, is walking along the path towards the buildings. Another figure, also in a red coat, is standing near the buildings, possibly observing the surroundings or waiting for someone.

  5. Sky: The sky is partly cloudy, with a mix of blue and white clouds, suggesting a clear but hot day.

  6. Date and Location: The title "Aden - Red Mess House - 1866" is written at the bottom of the painting, indicating the location and the year the scene was depicted.

The overall impression is of a remote, possibly military or colonial outpost in a desert region, capturing a moment in time from the mid-19th century.

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