Human Generated Data

Title

Medium paintbrush

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.2007.9.110.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Medium paintbrush

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.2007.9.110.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Brush 96.9
Tool 96.9
Toothbrush 58.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

paintbrush 99.7
brush 99.5
one 99.2
painting 99.2
art 98.9
still life 98.8
no person 98.8
wood 97.7
painter 97.4
people 96.1
hue 95.1
creativity 94.8
cutout 94.5
furniture 94.4
shade 93.7
shadow 93.1
acrylic 92.6
wear 92.5
coloring 92
print 91.9

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

wrench 60.3
tool 45.7
brush 41.6
paintbrush 39.3
metal 29
work 25.1
steel 24
plug 23.9
applicator 23.8
equipment 23.5
construction 23.1
wood 20
device 19.8
hand 16.7
handle 16.2
spanner 15.7
home 15.2
closeup 14.8
tools 14.2
headstock 14
blade 13.6
improvement 13.6
repair 13.4
object 13.2
knife blade 12.4
wooden 12.3
business 12.1
support 11.7
hammer 11.3
tee 11
screw 10.9
adjustable 10.8
worker 10.7
industry 10.2
paint 10
silver 9.7
nut 9.7
detail 9.7
chrome 9.4
screwdriver 9.2
close 9.1
food 9.1
old 9.1
golf equipment 8.9
peg 8.9
repairing 8.8
shiny 8.7
cutting implement 8.3
knife 8.3
industrial 8.2
hand tool 8
objects 7.8
art 7.8
mechanic 7.8
fix 7.8
rusty 7.6
sharp 7.6
finance 7.6
studio 7.6
power 7.6
human 7.5
pin 7.5
iron 7.5
single 7.4
brown 7.4
open 7.2
kitchen 7.2
sports equipment 7.1
working 7.1

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

tool 77.3
weapon 49.3
knife 48.6

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

a close up of a knife 52.8%
close up of a knife 48.2%
a knife next to it 41%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image shows a flat paintbrush with a wide, brown-bristled head and a short, dark wooden handle. The bristles are densely packed, and the brush has a metallic ferrule where the bristles are secured to the handle. The wooden handle tapers to an elegant design, ending in a rounded and slightly pointed tip. The brush is laid flat on a neutral gray background.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a brush with a flat, wide bristle area and a wooden handle. The bristles are dark brown and appear to be natural hair. The wooden handle is dark brown, with a smooth and polished finish. The brush is lying flat on a plain, light gray background. The ferrule, which connects the bristle area to the handle, is metallic and secured with metal staples. This brush resembles those used in painting or cleaning, particularly useful for large, broad strokes or applications.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a wooden paintbrush with a dark brown bristle head and a wooden handle. The brush appears to be well-used, with some wear and tear visible on the handle. The background is a plain, gray surface, which helps to highlight the simple, utilitarian design of the brush.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a wooden paintbrush against a plain gray background. The paintbrush has a dark brown wooden handle and natural brown bristles. The bristles are wide and flat, suggesting this is a brush used for applying paint over larger areas rather than for fine details. The brush appears well-used, with some slight fraying visible on the bristles.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This image shows a wide paintbrush with natural bristles, likely made of animal hair. It has a flat metal ferrule (the metal band that holds the bristles) and a classic wooden handle with a paddle-like shape. The brush appears to be a traditional decorating or painting tool, possibly used for applying paint, varnish, or other finishes. The brush is photographed against a plain gray background, creating a simple, clean composition that highlights the tool's utilitarian design.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a paintbrush with a wooden handle and brown bristles, set against a gray background. The brush is positioned in the center of the image, with its bristles pointing towards the top-left corner. The bristles are long and thick, with a natural, feathery appearance. The handle is made of wood and has a smooth, curved shape. It is attached to the bristles by a metal ferrule, which is a band that holds the bristles in place.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, with no other objects or features visible. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the paintbrush being the sole focus of the image. The use of a plain background helps to draw attention to the brush and its details, making it easy to examine and appreciate its craftsmanship.

Overall, the image presents a clear and concise view of the paintbrush, highlighting its key features and design elements. It is likely intended for use in a catalog or advertisement, where the brush is being showcased as a product for sale or promotion.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a paintbrush with a wooden handle and a metal band around the bristles. The bristles are dark brown and appear to be made of animal hair, possibly sable or hog's hair. The metal band is a light brown color and has a series of small holes along its length, which may be used to attach the bristles to the handle. The handle itself is made of wood and has a smooth, rounded shape that fits comfortably in the hand. It is also a light brown color, although it appears to be slightly darker than the metal band. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the paintbrush. Overall, the image suggests that the paintbrush is a high-quality tool designed for precision painting or other artistic applications.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

A paintbrush with a brown handle and bristles is placed on a gray surface. The bristles are arranged in a row, and the handle is slightly curved. The paintbrush is made of wood, and the bristles are made of synthetic fibers. The paintbrush is probably used for painting or drawing. The paintbrush's shadow is cast on the gray surface. The gray surface is probably a table or a desk.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image features a small paintbrush with a wooden handle and bristles. The paintbrush is placed on a gray surface, which could be a table or a piece of paper. The paintbrush is positioned in a slanting position, with the bristles pointing to the left. The paintbrush is the only object in the image, and it is the main focus of the photograph. The background is plain and does not distract from the paintbrush.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a small, artist's paint brush centered on a solid gray background. The brush has a rectangular head with dark brown bristles, appearing soft and possibly slightly used. The metal band that secures the bristles is a matte, faded gray color. The handle is made of varnished dark brown wood, showing a smooth finish and a small bulbous end for grip. The brush is positioned diagonally across the frame, with the handle pointing towards the right and the bristle end towards the left. The overall composition is simple and highlights the brush as the primary subject.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a single paintbrush resting on a gray surface. The brush is oriented horizontally with the bristles facing to the left. The brush has a brown wooden handle and a gray metallic ferrule that holds the dark brown bristles in place. The handle is rounded and tapers slightly towards the end, creating a comfortable grip. The bristles are densely packed and appear to be natural fibers. The gray background is plain and does not distract from the focus on the brush. The lighting is even, highlighting the textures of the wood and bristles.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a single paintbrush lying on a flat, light grey surface. The paintbrush has a wooden handle with a smooth, rounded end, and the bristles are dark brown and appear to be made of natural fibers. The ferrule, which is the metal part that holds the bristles in place, is copper-colored and has a rectangular shape. The overall appearance of the brush suggests it is designed for broad, flat strokes, possibly for use in painting or applying varnish. The brush looks well-maintained and clean, indicating it may be new or recently cleaned.