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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.2007.9.3.9

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.2007.9.3.9

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Pen 71.1
Arrow 66.2
Symbol 66.2
Weapon 60.4
Weaponry 60.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.3
cutout 98.4
one 98.1
wear 96.6
still life 95.6
stationery 95.6
art 94
school 94
sharp 94
paper 92.3
steel 90.7
people 90.3
education 90.1
vehicle 89.7
wood 88.3
plastic 87.5
precision 87.4
weapon 85.6
simplicity 85.6
tool 85.5

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

pencil 100
writing implement 100
pen 70.7
office 37.8
school 32.4
paper 32.2
write 32.1
education 28.6
business 25.6
ballpoint 23.8
writing 23.6
document 23.2
close 22.3
drawing 20.7
draw 18.1
object 17.6
wood 17.5
tool 16.8
note 16.6
equipment 16.4
art 16.3
yellow 15.9
finance 15.2
pencils 14.7
notepad 14.7
black 14.5
financial 14.3
closeup 13.5
work 13.4
sharp 13.3
notebook 13.1
instrument 13
color 12.8
sketch 12.4
design 12.4
text 12.2
page 12.1
stationery 11.7
plan 11.4
letter 11
book 11
blank 10.3
information 9.8
creative 9.7
pad 9.7
wooden 9.7
artist 9.7
ink 9.6
eraser 9.6
college 9.5
rainbow 9.4
sign 9
list 8.8
supplies 8.8
objects 8.7
tools 8.6
money 8.5
stock 8.4
needle 8.4
creativity 8.4
message 8.2
gold 8.2
paint 8.2
crayon 8
medical 8
colorful 7.9
tip 7.9
signature 7.9
calligraphy 7.9
paperwork 7.8
report 7.8
supply 7.7
graph 7.7
spiral 7.6
fountain pen 7.6
learn 7.6
sheet 7.5
study 7.5
brown 7.4
medicine 7.1

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

weapon 99.6
tool 98.4
knife 92.7
cold weapon 91.5
pen 90.7
melee weapon 90.5
office supplies 88.3
sword 87.3
blade 86.1
dagger 84.5
scissors 82.2
hand tool 76.6
shotgun 74.4
utility knife 72.3
rifle 69.2
hunting knife 68
ranged weapon 64.8
antique tool 64.3
kitchen knife 63.8
flute 62.9
handgun 62.2
kitchen utensil 61.9
brush 57.3
hammer 57.1
bowie knife 52.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Tool

Clarifai

Tool 58.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

interior objects 92.5%
nature landscape 5%
beaches seaside 1.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

a close up of a knife 63.6%
close up of a knife 59.5%
a large knife 53.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a pen with a pen and a pen on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

a wooden pen with a blue tip on a gray surface

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a vintage dip pen with a wooden handle and a metal nib attached at the front. The wooden handle has a natural brown tone with visible grain patterns, and the tip of the handle appears to have a blue tint, possibly due to ink stains. The nib is metallic, slightly curved, and designed for writing or drawing. The pen is resting on a plain gray background.

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

The image shows a dip pen laying horizontally on a neutral gray background. The pen has a pointed, wooden handle that tapers from a thicker section near the nib to a thinner section at the opposite end. The wood of the handle appears worn and has some dark markings. The nib is metal and attached to the wider end of the handle. The tip of the handle has a bluish tint, suggesting possible ink staining.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a wooden pencil or stylus with a metal tip. The pencil appears to be made of a light-colored wood, possibly oak or maple, and has a simple, utilitarian design. The metal tip at the end suggests it may have been used for writing or drawing on a surface. The background is a plain, gray color, allowing the pencil to be the focal point of the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows an old wooden dip pen or nib pen against a plain gray background. The pen has a wooden handle that appears to be made of a reddish-brown wood, possibly cherry or mahogany. Attached to the end of the wooden handle is a metal nib holder which secures the writing nib, which looks to be made of steel or possibly gold. The nib has a split down the center to hold ink when dipped into an inkwell. This type of pen was commonly used for writing and drawing before the invention of fountain pens and modern pens. The minimalist composition and lighting draws focus to the elegant, vintage writing instrument.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This image shows a dip pen or calligraphy pen with a wooden handle against a plain gray background. The pen appears to be quite long and slender, with what looks like a wooden shaft that has a natural brown color and grain pattern visible. At one end, there appears to be a metal nib or writing tip. The image is minimalist in composition, with the pen positioned horizontally across the frame.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts an antique calligraphy pen, characterized by its slender wooden body and metal nib. The pen's wooden handle is brown, with a subtle blue hue visible on the right side, particularly at the tip. The metal nib, situated at the top of the pen, features a distinctive curved shape, indicating its use for writing or drawing.

The pen is positioned horizontally in the center of the image, set against a plain gray background. This minimalist setting allows the viewer to focus on the intricate details of the pen, highlighting its craftsmanship and historical significance.

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

The image shows a wooden pen with a metal nib, set against a gray background. The pen is positioned horizontally in the center of the image, with its tip pointing to the left. The wooden body of the pen is long and slender, featuring a dark brown color with lighter brown streaks throughout. The metal nib is attached to the end of the pen and has a pointed tip. It appears to be made of a silver-colored metal and has a small, curved shape. The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the pen. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the wooden pen with a metal nib, showcasing its design and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a vintage wooden pen, lying on a neutral gray background. The pen has a wooden barrel that is stained in a rich brown color, with a smooth texture and a few minor imperfections, suggesting its age. The pen's tip is made of metal, colored in a light blue hue, which contrasts with the wooden body. The metal tip appears to be slightly worn, indicating regular use. The pen is designed to hold ink, likely for writing or drawing purposes. The overall aesthetic of the pen suggests a classic, old-fashioned design, possibly from the early to mid-20th century.

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

The image shows a wooden object that looks like a pen. The pen has a wooden handle and a blue tip, which seems to be made of metal. The pen is placed on a gray surface, which is probably a table. The pen is slightly tilted, and the tip is pointing towards the right side of the image. The pen's shadow is cast on the gray surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a calligraphy pen laying on a neutral gray surface. The pen is horizontally centered in the frame. The body of the pen is made of wood, with a light-brown hue exhibiting natural wood grain patterns. The tip end of the pen appears to have been painted a bright blue color. The pen widens slightly at the end opposite the blue tip, where the nib is attached. The nib is made of metal and exhibits a silvery-grey color with its classic shape. The nib is facing the left side of the frame. The lighting in the image is soft and even, casting minimal shadows and revealing the details of the pen's structure and material.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image shows a vintage dip pen, lying horizontally against a plain gray background. The pen is centered and well-lit.

Pen Details:

  • Handle: The pen handle is made of wood, exhibiting a warm, brown color with variations in tone and grain. The handle has a cylindrical shape that tapers down to a point on the right. At the base of the wooden handle, there is a small blue ring, the tip of the pen.
  • Nib: The metal nib is visible at the left end of the handle. It appears to be made of a silver or gray metal.
  • Style: The pen is designed for calligraphy or fine writing, as indicated by the pointed nib.

Background:

  • The background is a neutral gray, providing a clean and uncluttered backdrop. This helps to emphasize the pen as the primary subject.

Overall Impression:

The photograph appears to be a still life, focusing on the details and texture of the pen. The composition and lighting create a simple yet classic aesthetic, highlighting the pen's vintage character.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a single writing instrument, specifically a dip pen, placed on a plain, light gray background. The pen has a wooden handle with a smooth, polished finish and a metal nib at the tip. The nib appears to be designed for calligraphy or artistic writing, characterized by its pointed and slightly curved shape. The overall appearance of the pen suggests it is a traditional tool used for handwriting or drawing, often favored by artists and calligraphers for its precision and control. The simplicity of the background emphasizes the pen, making it the focal point of the image.

Qwen

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

The image shows a wooden dip pen with a metal nib. The wooden handle is smooth and tapers to a point at one end, with a darker cap at the tip. The metal nib is attached to the wider end of the handle and has a classic calligraphic shape, designed for writing with ink. The overall appearance suggests a vintage or antique writing tool, likely used for calligraphy or formal writing. The pen is placed against a plain, light gray background.

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

The image shows a traditional fountain pen. The pen has a wooden body with a polished dark brown finish, giving it a classic and elegant appearance. The nib, which is the writing tip, is metallic and appears to be of a fine point, likely intended for precise writing. The pen is resting on a plain, light gray background, which provides a neutral contrast to highlight the pen's features.