Human Generated Data

Title

Protractor / stencil

Date

20th century

People

Artist: Barnett Newman, American 1905 - 1970

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, ARCH.2007.9.9.1

Copyright

© The Barnett Newman Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Protractor / stencil

People

Artist: Barnett Newman, American 1905 - 1970

Date

20th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, ARCH.2007.9.9.1

Copyright

© The Barnett Newman Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Plot 97.4
Diagram 86.8
Plan 82.7
Sundial 59.9
Measurements 59.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.9
one 97.3
distance 97.1
number 96.3
wear 96.1
education 96
school 95.5
two 95.4
still life 95.2
scale 94.6
precision 94.3
mathematics 92.7
cutout 91.8
conceptual 90.2
people 89.5
instrument 88.9
simplicity 88.8
wood 88.1
art 87.5
music 85.7

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

protractor 100
drafting instrument 100
instrument 100
device 68.2
money 23.8
currency 19.7
paper 19.6
frame 18.3
business 17.6
design 17.4
bank 17.2
finance 16
bill 14.3
dollar 13.9
pattern 13.7
banking 12.9
blank 12.9
texture 12.5
art 12.4
sky 12.2
cash 11.9
wealth 11.7
banknote 11.6
space 11.6
backdrop 11.5
retro 11.5
symbol 10.8
sign 10.5
empty 10.3
note 10.1
wallpaper 10
financial 9.8
old 9.8
close 9.7
flag 9.7
clip 9.3
document 9.3
economy 9.3
banner 9.2
dollars 8.7
sheet 8.5
savings 8.4
decorative 8.3
vintage 8.3
investment 8.2
one 8.2
national 8.2
success 8
icon 7.9
nobody 7.8
bills 7.8
hundred 7.7
grunge 7.7
nation 7.6
envelope 7.5
commercial 7.5
page 7.4
letter 7.3
decoration 7.2
copy 7.1

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Rectangle 81
Font 79.7
Triangle 76.9
Circle 74.3
Logo 67.9
Arch 67.4
Drawing 67.1
Engineering 65.8
Diagram 65.3
Fashion accessory 64.9
Graphics 64.6
Art 64.5
Brand 63.4
Electric blue 59
Symbol 58.7
Illustration 57.5
Label 57.2
Paper product 55.6
Palm tree 51.5
Number 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

text 97
design 69.1
envelope 37.7
businesscard 27.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Ruler

Clarifai

Ruler 95.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

paintings art 70.1%
nature landscape 25.4%
streetview architecture 3.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

shape 34%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a ruler ruler and a ruler on a gray background

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a brass protractor on a gray surface

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This is an image of a brass combination tool that incorporates a protractor and ruler. The protractor is semicircular and marked with degree measurements ranging from 0 to 180 for measuring angles. Below the protractor, there's a flat horizontal ruler with markings for measuring lengths in inches. On the right side, there is a triangular ruler section, also marked in inches. The tool has "DES. PAT. NO. 93,979" engraved at the center, indicating a design patent number, along with a small arrow pointing to it. The surface of the tool shows a slightly worn golden finish, and it is placed against a plain gray background.

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

The image shows a triangular drafting tool positioned on a neutral gray background. The tool consists of two rulers intersecting at a right angle, with one ruler extending horizontally and the other vertically. A semicircular protractor is attached at the junction of the rulers, featuring angle measurements in degrees from 0 to 180. There is a patent number, DES. PAT. NO. 93.979, printed on the horizontal part close to the semicircle's center. The tool is colored a light tan or beige and includes black markings for the measurements and text.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-21

The image shows a yellow protractor-like tool with a curved scale and a straight ruler attached to it. The tool is labeled "DES. PAT. NO. 93,979" and appears to be a measuring or drafting instrument. The background is a plain gray color, allowing the tool to be the central focus of the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-21

This image shows a yellow or brass-colored drafting tool known as an adjustable curve ruler or flexible curve ruler. It's photographed against a plain gray background. The ruler appears to have multiple segments with measurement markings and can be used to draw or measure curved lines and angles. There's a patent number visible on the tool (DES. PAT. NO. 93...). This type of tool is commonly used in technical drawing, engineering, and architectural design work to create precise curved measurements and lines.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a protractor, a tool used to measure angles. The protractor is positioned centrally in the image, with its curved edge facing upwards and its straight edge facing downwards. It features markings for degrees on the curved edge, ranging from 0 to 180 degrees, and markings for inches on the straight edge, ranging from 0 to 4 inches.

The protractor is yellowish in color, with black text and markings. The text "DES. PAT. NO. 93,979" is visible on the protractor, indicating that it is a patented design. The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the protractor and its features.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the protractor, showcasing its design and functionality. It appears to be a vintage or antique protractor, given its yellowish color and the presence of a patent number.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a yellow protractor and ruler set against a gray background.

The protractor is positioned centrally in the image, with its curved edge facing upwards. It features a semi-circular shape with markings along its edge, indicating degrees from 0 to 180. The protractor also includes a straight edge with markings for inches and centimeters, as well as a small arrow pointing downwards at the center of the curved edge. The words "DES. PAT. NO. 93.979" are inscribed on the straight edge, accompanied by a small arrow pointing downwards.

The ruler is placed horizontally below the protractor, with its straight edge aligned with the center of the curved edge. It has markings for inches and centimeters along its length, as well as a small arrow pointing upwards at one end.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the protractor and ruler. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the measuring tools, highlighting their features and functionality.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a yellow-colored protractor with a semi-circular scale. The protractor is placed on a gray background, which appears to be a plain surface, possibly a table or a shelf. The protractor has a half-circle shape with a straight edge at the bottom and a curved edge at the top. The curved edge has markings from 0 to 180 degrees, with each degree marked clearly. The scale is divided into smaller increments, making it easy to read and use. The protractor's material appears to be plastic or a similar material, and it has a smooth surface. The protractor is positioned in the center of the image, and there are no other objects or distractions in the frame.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image shows a protractor, a measuring instrument, placed on a gray background. The protractor is a circular object with a straight edge, and it is divided into two sections. The top section has a scale with numbers from 0 to 180, while the bottom section has a scale with numbers from 0 to 120. The protractor is made of a light-colored material, possibly plastic or metal.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

An eye-level close-up shot features a vintage, yellowed plastic protractor and ruler set against a neutral, medium gray background. The set combines a half-circle protractor with an attached ruler, forming a right-angle shape. The protractor portion is marked with degree measurements from 0 to 180, while the ruler part has inch markings. The plastic shows signs of age, with a slightly faded color and some minor surface imperfections. The shot's composition emphasizes the tool's design and utility, while the background keeps the focus firmly on the object.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image showcases a vintage-looking drafting tool, specifically a protractor-ruler combination. It is placed centrally on a neutral gray background.

The Tool:

  • Shape: The tool consists of a semi-circular protractor joined to a straight ruler and a short right-angle ruler.
  • Material and Color: The tool appears to be made of a pale, creamy-yellow material, possibly aged plastic or celluloid.
  • Markings: The protractor has markings for degrees, from 0 to 180. The ruler has measurements, likely in inches. There is text on the tool that reads "DES. PAT. NO. 93,979" indicating a design patent.
  • Condition: The tool appears to be in good condition for its age.

Background:

  • Color: The background is a solid, neutral gray.
  • Texture: The background appears smooth and even, providing a simple backdrop.

Composition:

  • Focus: The tool is the clear focus, centered and well-lit.
  • Overall impression: The image has a clean, simple aesthetic, likely intended to highlight the drafting tool. The color palette is muted and the lighting is even, allowing the tool to be the focal point.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a brass protractor and set square combination tool. This instrument is used primarily in drafting, technical drawing, and geometry. Here are the details of the tool:

  1. Protractor: The semicircular part of the tool is a protractor, which is used to measure angles. It has markings from 0 to 180 degrees in both directions, allowing for precise angle measurements.

  2. Set Square: The triangular part of the tool is a set square, which is used to draw right angles (90 degrees) and to measure angles of 45 degrees. It has two perpendicular rulers, one along the hypotenuse and the other along one of the legs of the triangle.

  3. Rulers: Both the protractor and the set square have rulers with markings for precise measurements. The rulers are marked in inches, with smaller subdivisions for finer measurements.

  4. Design Patent: There is a design patent number (DES. PAT. NO. 93,979) marked on the tool, indicating it is a patented design.

The tool is made of brass, which gives it a golden-yellow color and adds to its durability and precision. This type of tool is commonly used by architects, engineers, and students for various drafting and measuring tasks.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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