Human Generated Data

Title

Burnisher or eraser

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.2007.9.473

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Burnisher or eraser

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.2007.9.473

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Tool 83.1
Cutlery 69.1
Weapon 66.3
Weaponry 66.3
Blade 60.1
Spoon 57.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 98.8
art 98.7
one 97.6
wood 96.9
still life 96.7
abstract 96.2
wear 96
furniture 95.7
desktop 94.9
people 94.7
cutout 94.7
school 94.5
weapon 93.6
texture 91.7
education 90.7
offense 90.3
steel 90.1
smoke 88.8
color 88.2
competition 88.1

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

tee 45.8
needle 38.3
golf equipment 37.1
peg 37
equipment 30.1
sports equipment 27.9
pencil 27.8
pin 27.2
tool 26.6
fastener 22.1
object 20.5
stick 19.9
wood 18.3
closeup 16.2
close 16
metal 14.5
brown 14
writing implement 12.8
old 12.5
health 12.5
restraint 11.9
cigarette 11.7
steel 11.5
wooden 11.4
sharp 11.4
pen 11.2
instrument 10.8
knife 10.5
product 10.3
hand tool 10.1
tobacco 9.8
food 9.7
addiction 9.7
cooking 9.6
draw 9.5
smoke 9.3
danger 9.1
single 9
silver 8.8
smoking 8.8
work 8.6
nobody 8.5
metallic 8.3
letter opener 8.2
cut 8.1
kitchen 8
yellow 7.9
paper 7.8
stainless 7.8
construction 7.7
unhealthy 7.7
write 7.5
hook 7.4
detail 7.2
black 7.2
school 7.2
bright 7.1
slug 7
animal 7

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Wood 84.2
Metal 67.9
Font 64.2
Fashion accessory 62.7
Balance 51.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

weapon 98.8
knife 96
cold weapon 92.8
melee weapon 92.7
pen 89.1
blade 88.3
dagger 87
office supplies 84.5
sword 83.6
kitchen knife 81.7
utility knife 80.8
hand tool 77.8
scissors 76.5
hunting knife 74.1
kitchen utensil 73.7
antique tool 70.3
ruler 69
bowie knife 64.1
hammer 63.8
brush 53.5
axe 52.9
shotgun 51.6
tool 38.3

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

interior objects 99.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

a close up of a knife 62.2%
close up of a knife 58.1%
a large knife 47.2%

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

a photograph of a small wooden stick with a wooden handle and a wooden handle -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a small, cylindrical object resembling a stick or rod placed horizontally on a plain gray background. The item appears to have a rough texture and a weathered, earthy appearance with shades of brown and darkened ends. It looks simple and unadorned.

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

The image features a cylindrical object that appears to be a thin, light-brown stick with some darkened, possibly burned or charred, edges. It is laid out horizontally against a plain, light grey background. The stick looks well-worn or aged, suggesting it may have been exposed to elements or has been used frequently. The object does not have distinct markings or features that would immediately indicate its purpose or origin.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a long, cylindrical object that appears to be a stick or piece of wood. The object has a weathered, worn appearance, suggesting it may be an old or well-used item. The background is a plain, gray surface, which helps to highlight the simple, unadorned nature of the object.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This image shows a single wooden pencil or writing implement that appears to be well-used and somewhat weathered. The pencil has a natural wood color and is photographed against a plain light gray background. It looks like a simple, traditional wooden pencil that has seen some use, as evidenced by its slightly worn appearance.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image features a worn, cylindrical object with a rounded tip at one end and a flat edge at the other. The object's surface exhibits signs of wear and tear, including scratches and discoloration. It is positioned horizontally across the center of the image, set against a plain gray background.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a weathered, cylindrical object with a worn appearance, likely made of wood or bone. The object is positioned horizontally in the center of the image, with its ends facing left and right. It features a light brown color with darker brown spots and marks, indicating signs of aging or wear. The object's surface appears rough and uneven, suggesting it may have been handled or used extensively.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the object. There are no other visible objects or features in the image, suggesting that the object is the primary subject of interest. Overall, the image presents a simple yet intriguing visual representation of an unknown object, inviting the viewer to speculate about its purpose, origin, and history.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image features a single, long, thin object placed on a flat, gray surface. The object appears to be made of wood, with a brownish color and a rough texture. It is slightly curved, and its edges are uneven, suggesting that it might be a piece of a larger object. The object's length is approximately 10 cm, and its width is around 1 cm. The gray surface is smooth and uniform, providing a neutral background for the object.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a small, thin, and elongated object, possibly a piece of wood or a thin stick, lying on a gray surface. The object is brown in color and has a slightly curved shape. It appears to be a natural object, possibly a twig or a branch, that has been cut or broken off from a larger piece. The object is placed on a flat, gray surface, which could be a table or a shelf.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a straight, cylindrical object lying horizontally on a plain, light gray background. The object appears to be made of wood or a similar natural material, with a worn or weathered surface that exhibits varying shades of brown and gray. It has a somewhat rustic or primitive appearance. The ends of the cylinder are rounded, with one end appearing slightly darker or more worn than the other. The object is centrally placed within the frame, drawing the viewer's attention to its texture and shape.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a small, slender, cylindrical object against a plain gray background. The object appears to be made of a brownish material, perhaps wood or a similar organic substance. It has a slightly irregular, weathered appearance, with some darker areas and possibly small imperfections along its surface. The ends of the cylinder appear to be rounded. It appears to be laying horizontal in the center of the frame.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a single, elongated object placed on a plain, light-colored background. The object appears to be a thin, pointed stick or splinter, possibly made of wood or bone. It has a relatively smooth surface with slight variations in color, ranging from light brown to darker brown. One end of the object is tapered to a point, while the other end is more blunt and slightly irregular. The overall appearance suggests it could be an artifact or a tool, possibly used for a specific purpose such as a needle or a small implement. The simplicity of the background helps to highlight the object clearly.