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Human Generated Data

Title

Nib Pen

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.2007.9.3.8

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Nib Pen

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.2007.9.3.8

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Knife 81.7
Weapon 81.7
Blade 81.7
Weaponry 81.7
Letter Opener 75.4
Pen 74.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.2
school 98.7
education 98.4
art 98.2
cutout 97.2
pencil 96.5
one 96
wood 95.7
stationery 95.7
still life 95.2
wear 94
paper 94
office 92.7
abstract 90.8
graphite 89.9
people 89.8
business 87.8
composition 87.4
writing 87.3
desktop 86.9

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

pencil 100
writing implement 100
pen 63.6
paper 35.3
office 32.2
school 30.6
write 30.2
education 29.5
document 25.1
writing 22.6
business 22.5
ballpoint 22.3
close 22.3
drawing 20.7
equipment 18.1
yellow 17.9
art 17.6
draw 17.1
closeup 16.2
tool 15.6
object 15.4
note 14.7
pencils 14.7
black 14.4
wood 14.2
notepad 13.7
color 13.4
notebook 13.1
instrument 13
sketch 12.4
page 12.1
finance 11.8
design 11.8
financial 11.6
artist 11.6
sharp 11.4
work 11
pad 10.7
ink 10.6
text 10.5
plan 10.4
letter 10.1
book 10.1
creative 9.7
objects 9.6
tools 9.5
blank 9.4
eraser 9.2
needle 9.1
supplies 8.8
stationery 8.8
line 8.6
study 8.4
creativity 8.4
sign 8.3
message 8.2
brown 8.1
signature 7.9
lead 7.9
calligraphy 7.9
list 7.8
life 7.8
empty 7.7
spiral 7.6
college 7.6
learn 7.6
sheet 7.5
gold 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
fountain pen 7.2
colorful 7.2
information 7.1
crayon 7.1
wooden 7
nobody 7

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

tool 97.5
weapon 95.1
pen 89.1
office supplies 83.5
knife 80.6
cold weapon 75.3
melee weapon 73.3
scissors 71.2
flute 62.8
hand tool 61.7
brush 61.5
blade 60.2
pencil 59.6
dagger 57.8
writing implement 57.7
sword 57
marking tools 56.6
ruler 50.1
ball pen 50.1

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

cars vehicles 84.2%
interior objects 12.1%
beaches seaside 2.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

a body of water 39.8%
a large body of water 36.6%
a close up of a large body of water 30.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a pencil on a white background.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a small wooden pen with a wooden handle

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

a small wooden pen with a wooden tip

OpenAI GPT

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

The image features a vintage dip pen lying horizontally against a plain gray background. The pen has a wooden handle with a tapered shape, transitioning from a thicker base to a pointed tip. The handle shows signs of wear, including dark stains and discoloration, likely from ink. The nib, made of metal, is attached to the thicker end of the handle and exhibits a classic split design for holding ink, with similar signs of age or use. The overall appearance suggests the pen was used for writing or calligraphy.

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

The image shows a vintage-looking dip pen placed against a neutral gray background. The pen has a wooden handle that tapers to a point on one end, and the other end holds a metal nib. The metal nib is attached to a metal ferrule which in turn is connected to the wooden handle. The wooden part appears slightly stained or worn, suggesting age or use. The dip pen is centrally positioned and horizontally aligned in the image.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a worn, wooden pencil or stylus. The pencil has a pointed tip and appears to be discolored or stained, likely from use over time. The background is a plain, gray surface, allowing the pencil to be the sole focus of the image.

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

This appears to be an antique or vintage wooden dip pen or writing implement. It has a long, tapered wooden shaft in a light orange or honey color, with some dark marks or stains visible on its surface. At one end, there appears to be a metal nib or tip, which would have been used for writing with ink. The pen is photographed against a plain gray background, which helps highlight its simple but functional design. This type of pen would have been a common writing tool before the widespread adoption of modern pens.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage calligraphy pen, characterized by its wooden body and metal nib. The pen's body is made of a light-colored wood, possibly maple or beech, with visible signs of wear and tear, including scratches and scuffs. The metal nib is attached to the end of the pen and features a distinctive shape, with a pointed tip and a small, rounded shoulder.

The pen is positioned horizontally across the center of the image, with the nib facing to the left. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the pen. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the vintage calligraphy pen, showcasing its unique features and craftsmanship.

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

The image depicts a wooden pen nib, likely from the 18th or 19th century. The pen nib is made of wood and features a metal tip, which is typically used for writing with ink. The wooden body of the pen nib is long and slender, with a pointed tip at one end and a flat base at the other. The metal tip is attached to the end of the wooden body and is designed to hold ink, allowing the user to write or draw on paper.

The pen nib is positioned horizontally in the center of the image, with the metal tip facing to the left. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the pen nib. Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of a historic writing instrument, showcasing its design and construction.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features a vintage wooden pen on a plain, light gray background. The pen is crafted from a single piece of wood, with a natural, earthy tone that suggests it is made from a type of wood like oak or maple. The pen has a simple, elegant design, with a smooth, polished surface that indicates it has been well-used over time. The nib of the pen is made of metal, possibly brass or bronze, and it has a pointed tip that would have been used for writing. The pen's body is cylindrical in shape, with a slight taper towards the nib, and it measures approximately 15-16 cm in length. The pen appears to be in good condition, with no visible cracks or damage, and it has a classic, timeless aesthetic that would be suitable for both writing and decorative purposes.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features a wooden object that appears to be a pen or a pencil. It is placed on a gray surface, possibly a table. The object has a cylindrical shape, with a rounded tip at one end and a flat end at the other. The wooden object is brown in color, and it has a smooth surface with no visible markings or inscriptions. The object is positioned horizontally, with its tip pointing to the right.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

The image features a vintage dip pen against a plain grey background. The pen has a wooden handle that is a warm, natural brown color, tapering slightly from the pen nib to the end. The nib itself appears to be made of metal, with a dark, slightly tarnished finish, suggesting age. The pen is oriented horizontally, centered in the frame, with the nib pointing to the left and the wooden handle extending to the right. The overall composition is clean and minimalist, highlighting the pen as the sole subject.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

The image shows a dip pen lying horizontally on a plain gray background. The pen has a light brown wooden handle that tapers from the center toward a rounded point at one end. At the other end, a dark, corroded metal nib is attached. The metal part of the pen is stained and shows signs of age or use. The background is neutral, providing a clean and simple backdrop for the pen.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a single, slender object placed on a plain, light gray background. The object appears to be a traditional writing instrument, specifically a dip pen. The pen has a wooden handle with a light brown color and visible grain patterns, indicating it is made from natural wood. The tip of the pen is darker, likely made of metal, and appears to be a nib, which is the part that holds and distributes ink. The nib looks somewhat worn, suggesting it has been used. The overall design of the pen is simple and functional, typical of dip pens used historically for writing with ink.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-03

The image shows a simple writing instrument, likely a quill pen, resting on a plain, light gray background. The pen consists of a wooden shaft that appears to be well-used, with some darker marks and possibly some wear. The end of the pen has a metal nib, which is a typical feature of a quill pen, used for writing. The overall appearance suggests that this pen might be quite old or has been used extensively over time.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-03

The image shows a vintage dip pen with a wooden handle and a metal nib. The wooden handle appears to be well-worn, indicating age and frequent use. The metal nib is attached to the handle and is designed to hold ink and write on paper. The pen is placed on a plain, light-colored background, which highlights its details and simplicity. The overall appearance suggests that this pen is an antique writing tool, likely used for calligraphy or formal writing in the past.