Human Generated Data

Title

Small paintbrush

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.2007.9.309

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Small paintbrush

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.2007.9.309

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
Brush 67.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

art 99.5
no person 99.3
still life 99.2
painting 98.8
cutout 98.5
one 98.5
paintbrush 96.9
brush 96.8
wear 96.6
people 94.1
wood 93.4
color 93.1
acrylic 93
education 92.4
shadow 91.8
school 91.4
desktop 91.1
flatware 90.9
painter 90.5
weapon 90.1

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

tool 51.5
knife 31.7
letter opener 30.8
metal 28.2
object 27.9
equipment 26.9
pen 26.1
hand tool 25.8
instrument 25.4
steel 23.2
screwdriver 20.9
edge tool 20.1
closeup 19.6
riding crop 18.9
close 18.9
device 17.2
black 16.8
iron 16.2
cutter 16.2
silver 15.9
work 15.7
weapon 15.5
whip 15.4
pencil 14.5
handle 14.3
sharp 14.3
paper 14.1
writing 14.1
metallic 13.8
office 13.7
single 12.3
blade 12.2
wrench 12
business 11.6
studio 11.4
write 11.3
detail 11.3
stainless 10.7
old 10.5
stick 10.5
document 10.2
carpentry 9.8
health 9.7
repair 9.6
point 9.5
tools 9.5
construction 9.4
danger 9.1
school 9
medicine 8.8
hardware 8.7
nobody 8.6
industry 8.5
cutting implement 8.5
sword 8.2
ballpoint 8.1
medical 8
cable 7.9
carpenter 7.8
construct 7.8
screw 7.8
education 7.8
fix 7.8
cigarette 7.8
improvement 7.8
addiction 7.7
ink 7.7
build 7.6
writing implement 7.6
traditional 7.5
needle 7.4
plastic 7.3
letter 7.3
home 7.2
cut 7.2
brush 7.1

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Wood 78.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

interior objects 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

a close up of a knife 75.1%
close up of a knife 71.6%
a knife next to it 68.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a brush with a wooden handle and a brush -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image features a flat paintbrush with a black handle. The bristles are light-colored and arranged evenly in a rectangular shape. The brush is held together with a metallic ferrule near the base of the bristles, connecting them securely to the wooden handle. The background is a plain gray, and the brush appears simple yet functional.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a flat paintbrush lying horizontally against a plain background. The paintbrush has light-colored bristles at one end, held together by a metallic ferrule. The handle of the brush is long, black, and tapers smoothly towards the opposite end from the bristles. The bristles are arranged in a flat shape, suitable for tasks that require wide strokes or precision along edges. The overall appearance of the brush suggests it could be used for painting or similar artistic activities.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a paintbrush with a black handle and a silver ferrule, which is the metal band that holds the bristles in place. The bristles are made of natural fibers, likely animal hair, and are a light brown color. They are densely packed and appear to be in good condition, with no visible signs of wear or damage.

The brush has a flat, wide head, which suggests that it is designed for broad, sweeping strokes. The bristles are cut at an angle, which allows for precise control and detail work. The ferrule is securely attached to the handle, and there are no visible gaps or cracks.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the brush. There are no other objects or distractions in the image, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the paintbrush.

Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the paintbrush, showcasing its features and construction. It appears to be a high-quality brush, well-suited for a variety of artistic applications.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image depicts a paintbrush with a black handle and a silver ferrule, which is the metal band that holds the bristles in place. The bristles are made of natural fibers and are a light brown color. They are cut at an angle, with the longest bristles at the top and the shortest at the bottom. The brush appears to be well-used, as there are visible signs of wear and tear on the handle and ferrule. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the brush. Overall, the image suggests that the brush is a high-quality, professional-grade tool that has been used extensively for painting or other artistic purposes.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a paintbrush with a black handle and a silver ferrule. The bristles are white and appear to be made of synthetic material. The brush is positioned on a gray surface, which could be a table or a desk. The bristles are slightly splayed, indicating that the brush has been used for painting. The image is focused on the brush, and the background is blurred, which helps to draw attention to the brush.

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

The image features a paintbrush with a black handle and a silver ferrule. The brush has a flat tip and is made of natural bristles. The brush appears to be used, as the bristles are slightly worn and have a slightly uneven appearance. The background of the image is a plain, gray surface, which provides a simple and uncluttered backdrop for the brush. Overall, the image conveys a sense of simplicity and functionality, highlighting the brush's practical purpose as a tool for painting or drawing.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a single paintbrush against a gray background. The paintbrush has a light-colored, flat brush end, connected to the black handle by a silver ferrule. The handle tapers slightly towards the end, which is rounded. The overall composition is simple, with the paintbrush centered in the frame and filling a significant portion of the image.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image shows a flat, rectangular artist's brush against a plain gray background.

Brush Details:

  • The brush has a wide, rectangular head made of light tan or yellow bristles.
  • The bristles are held in place with a silver-colored metal ferrule.
  • The handle of the brush is long and black. The handle appears to be made of wood and seems to be well-worn, indicating that the brush has been used before.

Background: The gray background is smooth and provides a neutral backdrop that allows the brush to be the primary focus of the image. The simple setting makes the brush appear clear, showing the brush without any distractions.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a single paintbrush lying on a plain, light grey background. The paintbrush has a flat, square-shaped head with light-colored bristles, likely made of synthetic material or natural hair. The ferrule, which holds the bristles in place, is metallic and appears to be made of a shiny, possibly nickel-plated material. The handle of the brush is long, slender, and black, tapering slightly towards the end. The overall design of the brush suggests it is intended for use with paints, possibly for fine art or craft projects. The simplicity of the background emphasizes the details of the brush itself.