Human Generated Data

Title

Small 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.2007.9.75.9

Human Generated Data

Title

Small 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.2007.9.75.9

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Arrow 92.5
Symbol 92.5
Weapon 88.3
Weaponry 88.3
Wand 64.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

still life 99.2
art 99.2
cutout 99.2
no person 99
one 98.4
wear 98.3
furniture 96.4
people 96.3
wood 96
grow 95.7
abstract 95.5
flatware 94.9
school 94.5
weapon 94.4
tableware 92.4
competition 92.4
color 91.8
painting 91.6
education 91.1
adult 88.7

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

pencil 39.6
stick 36.3
needle 34
ladle 24.6
writing implement 24
flute 21.8
tool 20.9
vessel 20.3
equipment 19.5
object 19.1
instrument 16.8
wood 16.7
metal 16.1
container 14.8
close 13.7
closeup 13.5
work 13.3
woodwind 12.8
steel 12.4
sharp 12.4
medicine 11.5
black 11.4
health 11.1
stainless 9.7
detail 9.7
wind instrument 9.6
brown 9.6
handle 9.6
art 9.1
single 9
silver 8.8
wooden 8.8
measurement 8.7
paper 8.6
weapon 8.6
tools 8.6
color 8.3
pen 8.3
device 8.3
school 8.1
medical 7.9
eraser 7.8
nobody 7.8
scale 7.7
old 7.7
studio 7.6
drumstick 7.5
metallic 7.4
water 7.3
yellow 7.3
snuffer 7.2
cut 7.2
sports equipment 7.2

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Wood 79.6
Graphite 73.9
Tool 73.8
Writing implement 68.1
Stationery 52.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

weapon 96.2
tool 94.4
pen 86.2
knife 80.7
cold weapon 78.7
office supplies 75.5
melee weapon 74.9
brush 69.7
flute 67.5
sword 63.7
dagger 61.3
hand tool 59.9
pipe 57.5
blade 56.9
ruler 54.8
scissors 54.1
hammer 53.8
pencil 52.8
marking tools 50.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Tool

Clarifai

Tool 50.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

nature landscape 36.3%
cars vehicles 31.5%
beaches seaside 16.8%
interior objects 12.1%
text visuals 2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

a close up of a street 45.2%
a close up of a person 33.9%
a close up of a beach 33.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-29

a photograph of a brush with a wooden handle and a wooden handle

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

a wooden brush with a wooden handle

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image shows a paintbrush resting horizontally against a solid gray background. The brush has a straight, pointed wooden handle in a warm orange-brown color. The metal ferrule, which secures the bristles, appears weathered and tarnished. The bristles at the tip are flat and slightly worn, with some paint residue visible on both the bristles and the ferrule. The overall appearance suggests that the brush has been heavily used and may have age-related wear.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a used paintbrush lying horizontally against a gray background. The paintbrush has a flat brush head with bristles that appear to be worn and discolored from paint use. The ferrule, which is the metal band holding the bristles, is rusted and has remnants of dried paint on it. The handle of the brush is wooden and has an orange or reddish-brown hue. The handle tapers off to a rounded end, and there is some text engraved or printed on it, but it is difficult to discern clearly in the image. The overall appearance suggests that this paintbrush has been well-used and shows signs of wear.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a worn, wooden paintbrush. The brush has a long, slender handle that appears to be made of wood and has a slightly tapered shape. The bristles of the brush are visible at the end of the handle and appear to be made of a natural material, likely animal hair. The brush shows signs of use, with some discoloration and wear on the handle.

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

This is an artist's paintbrush photographed against a plain gray background. The brush appears to be well-used, with a wooden handle that shows wear and aging. The handle is orange or reddish-brown in color and tapers to a point at one end. The brush head has light-colored natural bristles, likely made from animal hair, and there's a metal ferrule (the metal band that holds the bristles) that shows signs of paint residue and wear. The brush seems to be a flat brush type, commonly used in oil or acrylic painting. Its worn appearance suggests it has been used extensively for artistic work.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a paintbrush with a wooden handle and synthetic bristles. The brush is positioned horizontally, with the bristles facing to the left.

  • The brush has a long, thin handle made of wood, which is stained brown.
    • The handle is worn and scratched in some areas, indicating that it has been used extensively.
    • There are also some dark spots on the handle, which may be due to paint or other substances that have dried onto the surface.
  • The bristles are made of synthetic material and are a light tan color.
    • They are densely packed and appear to be in good condition, with no signs of fraying or damage.
    • The bristles are slightly longer at the tip than at the base, which suggests that they are designed for use with a variety of paint types.
  • The ferrule, which is the metal band that holds the bristles in place, is made of metal and is a silver color.
    • It is securely attached to the handle and appears to be in good condition, with no signs of rust or corrosion.
  • The brush has a small amount of paint residue on the bristles and ferrule, indicating that it has been used recently.
    • The paint is a dark color, possibly black or dark brown, and is visible in small patches on the bristles and ferrule.
  • 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 features in the image, which suggests that it is a product photo or a close-up shot of the brush.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the paintbrush, highlighting its features and condition. The use of a solid gray background helps to emphasize the details of the brush, making it easy to see the texture of the bristles, the color of the handle, and the condition of the ferrule.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a paintbrush with a long, wooden handle and a flat, wide head. The brush head is made of natural fibers, likely sable or hog's hair, and has a distinctive shape with a rounded edge at the tip. The handle is made of wood and has a smooth, varnished finish. It is long and slender, with a slight taper towards the end.

The brush appears to be well-used, with visible signs of wear and tear on the handle and head. There are scratches and scuffs on the handle, and the head is slightly worn down, indicating that it has been used extensively for painting. Despite its age and wear, the brush still looks sturdy and functional, suggesting that it has been well-cared for over time.

Overall, the image presents a detailed view of a traditional paintbrush, highlighting its craftsmanship and durability. The brush's worn appearance suggests that it has been used by an artist or craftsman who values quality and precision in their work.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

An old, wooden paintbrush with a brown handle and a worn-out white bristle head is placed on a gray surface. The bristles are thin and have a slightly curled shape. The paintbrush has a few scratches on its handle, and the bristles are slightly frayed. The paintbrush is probably used for painting or drawing. The paintbrush's shadow falls on the gray surface.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a paintbrush on a gray background. The paintbrush is made of wood, and the bristles are made of hair. The paintbrush is slightly worn, with some bristles missing and the wood showing signs of wear and tear. The paintbrush is long and thin, with a pointed tip. The paintbrush appears to be old and has been used for a long time.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

The image shows a long, slender artist's paintbrush lying horizontally against a gray background. The brush head, visible on the left, is a light color and appears flat. The handle of the brush is long and tapers to a point on the right. It has a section near the brush head that is a darker, possibly metallic color, followed by a section that appears to be a lighter brown wood, and ends in a smooth, dark brown point. The brush seems well-used.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a long, flat paintbrush lying horizontally against a plain gray background. The brush appears well-used, showing signs of wear and aging.

  • Handle: The handle is made of wood and tapers from a thicker section where it meets the bristles to a pointed end. The color is a warm, reddish-brown.
  • Brush Head: The brush head is rectangular with a flat edge of light-colored bristles. The metal band holding the bristles in place is discolored and shows some corrosion, likely from contact with paint over time. There are a few dark spots on the metal band and the base of the brush.
  • Overall Appearance: The image suggests a studio or artisan setting due to the wear and tear visible on the brush. It's a simple yet detailed image of a tool used in artistic creation.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a single paintbrush lying on a plain, light-colored surface. The brush has a wooden handle that appears to be worn and has some paint residue on it, indicating it has been used. The bristles of the brush are relatively short and are somewhat frayed, suggesting it has seen considerable use. The ferrule, which holds the bristles in place, is metallic and also shows signs of wear and paint residue. Overall, the brush looks like it has been well-used, likely for painting or artistic purposes.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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