Human Generated Data

Title

Gillespie Varnish Co. oil paint tube, black

Date

20th century

People

Artist: Barnett Newman, American 1905 - 1970

Classification

Artists' Materials

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, ARCH.2007.9.13.15

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Gillespie Varnish Co. oil paint tube, black

People

Artist: Barnett Newman, American 1905 - 1970

Date

20th century

Classification

Artists' Materials

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, ARCH.2007.9.13.15

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Lager 71.3
Alcohol 71.3
Beverage 71.3
Beer 71.3
Drink 71.3
Tin 62.2
Accessories 58.6
Accessory 58.6
Can 57.8
Food 57.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.4
food 98.5
one 97.9
still life 96.6
chocolate 96.1
candy 94.5
Christmas 91.5
grow 91.5
people 90.2
indulgence 87.7
cutout 84.4
text 84.2
competition 83.2
winter 82.1
temptation 82.1
wear 81.5
delicious 81
energy 80.2
adult 80.1
confectionery 79.9

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

bottle 70.4
lighter 49.1
beer bottle 46.5
vessel 44.8
device 40.2
container 39
pop bottle 25.5
bookmark 25
food 18.1
close 16.5
object 13.9
money 13.6
currency 13.4
pepper 13.1
paper 12.5
diet 12.1
finance 11.8
color 11.7
glass 11.7
meal 11.4
sauce 11.2
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pop 10.5
fresh 10.5
restaurant 10.3
business 10.3
dollar 10.2
gourmet 10.2
healthy 10.1
wood 10
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black 9.6
cooking 9.6
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decoration 9.4
vegetable 9.4
nobody 9.3
yellow 9.3
dinner 9.3
eating 9.2
drink 9.2
meat 9
kitchen 8.9
cuisine 8.9
lunch 8.6
packet 8.4
fat 8.4
savings 8.4
oil 8.4
fish 8.2
brown 8.1
wealth 8.1
dollars 7.7
health 7.6
seafood 7.6
delicious 7.4
bar 7.4
banking 7.3
cash 7.3
refreshment 7.2
detail 7.2
paint 7.2
home 7.2
cut 7.2
raw 7.1

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Wood 80.2
Rectangle 74.6
Font 72.7
Bottle 70.1
Metal 69.1
Artifact 67.5
Jewellery 67.4
Fashion accessory 65.4
Tin 60.5
Logo 59.4
Art 53.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

bottle 95.8
soft drink 94.3
indoor 89.6
art 84.2
drink 71.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Snack

Clarifai

Snack 41.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

food drinks 74.7%
paintings art 19.4%
macro flowers 1.7%
interior objects 1.4%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

a bottle of mustard on a table

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a tube of toothbrushes with a tube of toothbrush

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image depicts an old, used tube of paint labeled "Drop Black" by the Gillespie Varnish Company. The tube is crumpled, worn, and shows signs of corrosion or residue around its surface. The body of the tube is maroon-colored with white and gold sections for branding information. The text includes "Gillespie Colors in Oil" and indicates that the company was established in 1827 in Jersey City, N.J., U.S.A. The cap is metal and appears slightly rusted or aged.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts an old paint tube labeled "DROP BLACK." The paint tube is crumpled and damaged, with some paint or residue visible on its surface. The label includes the words "Gillespie Colors in Oil" and "Gillespie Varnish Co., Established 1234, Jersey City, N.J., U.S.A." The tube's color is predominately dark red or maroon, with the label showing text in various colors against a contrasting background. The cap of the tube is closed and appears to be metallic, showing signs of wear or corrosion. The overall condition of the tube suggests it has been used, and its appearance conveys age and wear.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a tube of Gillespie varnish in a dark brown color. The tube is partially crushed and appears to be old and worn. The label on the tube clearly displays the brand name "Gillespie" and the text "Colors in oil" and "Drop black". The tube is sitting on a plain gray background.

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

This is an old, used tube of Gillespie brand "Drop Black" color varnish. The tube appears to be made of metal and is quite worn and damaged, with visible creases and deterioration. The label shows that it was produced by Gillespie Varnish, established in 1823 in Jersey City, N.J., USA. The tube has a dark brown/maroon coloring with red and white label elements. The cap appears to be black and the tube shows signs of extensive use with some dried product visible on its exterior. This appears to be a vintage or antique art supply item used for painting or similar artistic purposes.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts an old, rusted can of varnish. The can is made of metal and has a cylindrical shape with a rounded top and bottom. It appears to be made of a dark brown or black metal, possibly steel or iron, and has a rough, rusted texture.

The can has a label on the front that reads "GILLESPIE VARNISH CO." in white letters, with a red banner underneath that says "COLORS IN OIL" in smaller letters. Above the label, there is a small white rectangle with the words "DROP BLACK" written in black letters. Below the label, there is a line of text that reads "ESTABLISHED 1824 JERSEY CITY, N.J., U.S.A." in small white letters.

The can is positioned upright in the center of the image, with the label facing forward. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the can.

Overall, the image suggests that the can has been used for a long time and has accumulated rust and corrosion over the years. The label and text on the can provide information about the product and its manufacturer, while the overall design and construction of the can give insight into its intended use and functionality.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a tube of black paint, which appears to be old and worn. The tube is made of metal and has a screw-on cap at the top. It is covered in a dark brown substance that resembles dried paint or varnish.

On the front of the tube, there is a label with the words "DROP BLACK" written in black text on a white background. Below this, there is a red banner with the word "GILLESPIE" written in white text, followed by the phrase "COLORS IN OIL" in smaller white text.

At the bottom of the tube, there is another label with the words "GILLESPIE VARNISH CO." written in yellow text, along with the establishment date "ESTABLISHED 1834" and the location "JERSEY CITY, N.J., U.S.A." in smaller yellow text.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which suggests that the photo was taken in a studio or against a neutral backdrop. Overall, the image appears to be a product photo or advertisement for the paint tube, highlighting its features and branding.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image shows a paint tube with a brown cover and a red label with the words "DROP BLACK" written on it. The paint tube is slightly damaged and has some stains on it. The paint tube is placed on a gray surface. The paint tube has a label with the words "Gillespie Colors in Oil" written on it. The paint tube has a black cap on top of it.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image shows a small, damaged container of paint. The paint is in a cylindrical shape, with a label on it. The label has a red border around it and is mostly white, with some black and red text. The text on the label includes the words "Drop Black" and "Gillespie," which is likely the brand name of the paint. The paint container is placed on a gray surface, which could be a table or a shelf.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a heavily used and somewhat deteriorated tube of "Gillespie Varnish" oil paint, specifically "Drop Black". The tube is mostly maroon, with a label at the top that reads "DROP BLACK" above the brand name "Gillespie" in a bold, arched font. The label also indicates that it contains "COLORS IN O". The bottom of the tube states "GILLESPIE VARNISH ESTABLISHED 1824 JERSEY CITY, N. J., U.S. A.". The tube appears crumpled and there is dried paint residue visible on the surface. The cap is still on the tube, suggesting it may still contain some paint. The background is a plain, neutral gray color, which helps the tube of paint stand out.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a close-up of a vintage tube of Gillespie varnish. The tube is primarily a dark maroon color, suggesting the varnish it held was a drop black. The tube is severely dented and crumpled, showing significant wear and tear. The label is partially visible, with the words "DROP BLACK" at the top, and the brand name "Gillespie" is prominently displayed below. Other text indicates the company was established in 1824 and based in Jersey City, N.J., USA. The tube has a worn metallic cap and the remnants of the varnish have dried and formed clumps and crusts on the tube itself. The background is a neutral gray.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an old and used tube of Gillespie Varnish in the color "Drop Black." The tube appears to be made of metal and is heavily worn, with visible signs of use such as cracks, dents, and dried paint residue. The label on the tube is partially visible and includes the brand name "Gillespie" and the color "Drop Black." The label also mentions that the product is a varnish and provides the address "Jersey City, N.J., U.S.A." The cap of the tube is also visible and appears to be made of metal, showing signs of wear and age. The overall condition of the tube suggests it has been used extensively and has not been well-maintained.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

DROP
BLACK
VARNISH
GILLESPIE
N.J.,
ESTABLISHED
IN
ESTABLISHED 1924
JERSEY
COLORS
1924
JERSEY CITY, N.J., U.S.A.
U.S.A.
CITY,
COLORS IN O
GILLESPIE VARNISH 1
O
1

Google

DROP BLACK COLORS IN C GILLESPIE VARNISHD ESTABLISHED 1824 JERSEY CITY, N. J., U.S.A
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GILLESPIE
VARNISHD
ESTABLISHED
1824
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,
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