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Human Generated Data

Title

Pencil

Date

20th century

People

-

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, ARCH.2007.9.43.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Pencil

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.2007.9.43.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Pencil 99.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.8
education 99.6
school 99.4
wood 99.2
pencil 98.8
art 97.8
still life 97.5
graphite 97
one 96.1
eraser 95.7
cutout 94.8
simplicity 94.2
writing 93.9
instrument 93.8
creativity 93.4
stationery 93
abstract 93
coloring 91.4
color 90.9
crayon 90.6

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

pencil 100
writing implement 84
eraser 38.3
school 36
education 32.9
pen 32
equipment 30.7
rubber eraser 28.2
tee 25.9
drawing 25.8
office 25.7
yellow 23.9
tool 23.1
object 22.8
paper 21.2
golf equipment 20.9
peg 20.9
wood 20.9
color 20.6
pencils 20.6
draw 20
instrument 20
sharp 18.1
art 17.6
design 16.9
tools 16.2
crayon 15.9
sports equipment 15.9
work 15.7
close 15.4
pin 15.4
colorful 15.1
writing 14.1
objects 13.9
supplies 13.7
write 13.2
orange 13.1
closeup 12.8
needle 12.3
group 12.1
artist 11.6
business 11.6
wooden 11.4
fastener 11.4
rainbow 11.3
crayons 10.9
backgrounds 10.6
college 10.4
note 10.1
nobody 10.1
sketch 9.5
creativity 9.3
paint 9.1
sign 9
ballpoint 9
artistic 8.7
supply 8.7
measurement 8.7
measure 8.6
bright 8.6
horizontal 8.4
page 8.4
graphics 8.2
brown 8.1
creative 8
blank 7.7
line 7.7
study 7.5
document 7.4

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Rectangle 87.3
Font 76.3
Circle 64.6
Paper 58
Writing implement 57.6
Fashion accessory 57.5
Magenta 57.1
Stationery 56.8
Wood 55.3
Paper product 54.4
Slope 51.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Office supplies

Clarifai

Office supplies 66.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

cars vehicles 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

a close up of a pencil 66.3%
a pencil on a wood surface 59.5%
a pencil and paper 59.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a pencil and pencil on a gray surface

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-08

a pencil with a yellow tip sitting on top of a gray surface

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a single yellow wooden pencil resting horizontally on a gray background. The pencil has some embossed text on its side, though it is not fully legible due to the angle and lighting. The pencil appears unsharpened, with one end cleanly cut and the other lacking a point or eraser. The overall setting is minimal and simple.

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

The image shows a single yellow pencil lying horizontally on a gray surface. The pencil is unsharpened and has gold-colored text printed on it, but the details of the text are not fully visible or legible in the image. The pencil appears centered against the plain gray background.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-22

This image shows a single yellow pencil photographed against a plain gray background. The pencil appears to be unsharpened and has some text or numbering printed on its side. The composition is very minimal and clean, with the pencil positioned horizontally in the center of the frame. The lighting is even, creating a simple but striking contrast between the bright yellow pencil and the neutral gray surface it's placed on.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-22

The image shows a single yellow pencil on a plain gray background. The pencil appears to have text or markings printed on it, but the text is not clearly legible in the image. The pencil is oriented horizontally across the center of the frame.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-22

The image shows a single yellow pencil against a gray background. The pencil appears to be a standard No. 2 pencil, with the brand name "CARAN D'ACHE" printed on its surface. The pencil is lying horizontally, taking up the majority of the frame. The image has a minimalist and clean aesthetic, focusing solely on the simple yet iconic yellow pencil.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image features a vibrant yellow pencil positioned horizontally across the center, with the pencil's tip pointing to the left. The pencil is set against a solid gray background, which provides a clean and neutral contrast to the bright yellow of the pencil. The pencil itself appears to be a standard No. 2 pencil, commonly used for writing and drawing. The image is well-lit, with no harsh shadows or reflections that might distract from the subject. Overall, the image presents a simple yet striking composition that draws the viewer's attention to the pencil.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image presents a close-up view of a yellow pencil, positioned horizontally in the center of the frame. The pencil features a smooth, even surface with a subtle sheen, indicating its high-quality construction. The yellow hue is vibrant and eye-catching, drawing attention to the pencil's central placement within the image.

The pencil's length is substantial, spanning almost the entire width of the image, with only a small portion of the gray background visible on either side. The tip of the pencil is not visible, as it extends beyond the frame's edges. The pencil's surface is adorned with faint, illegible text, which appears to be a manufacturer's logo or branding.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, providing a clean and neutral contrast to the vibrant yellow of the pencil. The overall composition of the image is simple yet effective, emphasizing the pencil as the main subject. The use of a plain gray background helps to isolate the pencil, allowing the viewer to focus on its details and features.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

A yellow pencil is placed on a gray surface, possibly a table. The pencil is slightly slanted, and the tip of the pencil is pointing towards the right. The pencil has a label on it, which is printed in black. The label has some text and numbers. The pencil is a standard size, and the gray surface has a smooth texture. The image is captured with a close-up view, and the focus is on the pencil.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image features a pencil placed on a gray background. The pencil is yellow, with black text printed on its surface. The text is written in a cursive font and appears to be a brand name or slogan. The pencil is positioned horizontally, with its tip pointing to the right. The background is a solid gray color, providing a simple and uncluttered backdrop for the pencil.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a single, unsharpened yellow pencil lying horizontally in the center of a gray background. The pencil is labeled "GENERAL'S Semi-Hex DRAWING 498 - 2H" in dark lettering. The background is a uniform gray color, providing a neutral backdrop that emphasizes the pencil. The pencil is the main subject and focal point of the image.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image features a single, yellow pencil centered horizontally on a plain gray background.

Details:

  • Pencil: The pencil is new and sharp. It has a hexagonal shape and appears to be a standard drawing pencil. The branding "GENERAL'S Sem-Hex - DRAWING L.P. 2B - HB" is printed along the length of the pencil.
  • Background: The background is a solid, neutral gray. The plain background creates a clear focus on the pencil.
  • Lighting: The lighting appears to be soft and even, with no harsh shadows.

Composition: The simplicity of the composition makes the pencil the primary subject. It's a clean, straightforward shot that likely emphasizes the pencil itself.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a single yellow pencil lying on a flat, light grey background. The pencil is positioned horizontally and appears to be new, with a sharp point at one end. The pencil has some text printed on its side, which is typical for branding and information about the pencil's type and hardness. The overall scene is simple and minimalistic, focusing solely on the pencil with no other objects or distractions in the frame.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-03

The image shows a yellow pencil lying horizontally against a plain, light gray background. The pencil appears to be unsharpened, with both ends cut flat. The text on the pencil reads "GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX DRAWING USA 497 3H," indicating the brand, type, and hardness of the pencil. The pencil has a cylindrical shape with a slightly hexagonal design, which is common for drawing pencils to provide better grip. The simplicity of the background highlights the pencil, making it the focal point of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-03

The image shows a yellow pencil with a printed label on its body. The label reads "GENERAL'S SEMI-FLEX * DRAWING USA 497 - 3H." The pencil is positioned horizontally against a plain gray background, and the lighting is even, highlighting the pencil's surface.

Text analysis

Amazon

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DNIMANO
YOUR

Google

GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX * DRAWING USA, 497 - 38
GENERAL'S
SEMI
-
HEX
*
DRAWING
USA
,
497
38