Human Generated Data

Title

Vegetable Peddler

Date

1880s

People

Artist: Kusakabe Kimbei, Japanese 1841 - 1934

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Dr. Daniel Tassel and Janet Tassel, P2004.78

Human Generated Data

Title

Vegetable Peddler

People

Artist: Kusakabe Kimbei, Japanese 1841 - 1934

Date

1880s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Dr. Daniel Tassel and Janet Tassel, P2004.78

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Human 99.5
Clothing 99
Apparel 99
Drum 71.1
Percussion 71.1
Musical Instrument 71.1
Sun Hat 69.1
Plant 67.8
Art 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 99.6
market 97.4
adult 94.6
lid 94.2
broom 93.7
man 93.4
street 92.3
merchant 92.2
woman 91.6
bucket 91
commerce 89.2
container 88.5
grow 88.1
basket 86.7
sell 85.3
child 84.6
food 82
boy 81.8
barrel 81.7
farming 80.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

religion 29.6
statue 27.1
old 25.1
sculpture 23.3
temple 21.9
religious 19.7
culture 19.6
architecture 19.5
stone 17.9
traditional 17.4
travel 16.9
ancient 15.6
art 15.3
decoration 15.1
monument 14.9
structure 14.6
building 13.5
history 13.4
armor 13.2
tourism 13.2
city 12.5
totem pole 12.4
column 12.3
scale 11.9
body armor 11.8
musical instrument 11.6
gate 11.6
color 10
measuring instrument 9.9
protective covering 9.7
holy 9.6
spirituality 9.6
spiritual 9.6
china 9.6
antique 9.5
drum 9.5
historical 9.4
holiday 9.3
vintage 9.1
percussion instrument 9
belief 8.8
worship 8.7
figure 8.7
oriental 8.7
turnstile 8.6
god 8.6
carving 8.4
decorative 8.3
exterior 8.3
instrument 8.1
man 8.1
detail 8
catholic 7.8
pray 7.8
golden 7.7
door 7.6
wood 7.5
east 7.5
doll 7.4
church 7.4
colorful 7.2
graffito 7.1
covering 7

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

clothing 96.6
person 93.9
text 92.2
hat 89.7
musical instrument 86.1
footwear 75.5
fashion accessory 74.3
cowboy hat 58.9
sun hat 58.3
cooking 37.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-24
Gender Female, 99.9%
Fear 99%
Calm 0.5%
Angry 0.1%
Sad 0.1%
Surprised 0.1%
Confused 0.1%
Disgusted 0%
Happy 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 37-45
Gender Female, 93.1%
Sad 94.7%
Calm 2.1%
Confused 1.7%
Fear 0.4%
Disgusted 0.3%
Surprised 0.3%
Angry 0.3%
Happy 0.2%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 7
Gender Male

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Possible
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Hat
Painting

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.4%

AWS Rekognition

Hat 79%

AWS Rekognition

Painting 55.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

events parties 70.4%
streetview architecture 13.2%
food drinks 5.5%
interior objects 5.2%
paintings art 2.3%
beaches seaside 1%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of two women in traditional chinese clothing standing in front of a wall

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This is a hand-colored vintage photograph depicting a traditional vegetable peddler scene. A man is dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including a wide-brimmed straw hat, and carries a wooden yoke on his shoulders. Hanging from the yoke are baskets filled with various fresh vegetables such as radishes, leafy greens, and tomatoes. Another figure, dressed in a kimono, stands nearby holding a wooden container. The scene reflects traditional Japanese culture and local commerce from the past, with an emphasis on manual transportation and local produce.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a scene with two individuals wearing traditional Japanese attire standing near a collection of baskets filled with vegetables. The person on the right is wearing a large straw hat and carrying a pole over their shoulder, which is used to balance two large baskets. The baskets are filled with various vegetables, such as radishes, onions, and leafy greens. The person on the left, dressed in a kimono with red accents, is holding a wooden bucket. The setting appears to be an indoor or staged environment with a plain backdrop and greenery in the corner. The photograph is titled "Vegetable Pedlar," indicating the scene represents a vegetable seller.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image depicts two individuals in traditional Asian attire, standing next to a display of various vegetables and other produce. One person is wearing a red robe and the other is wearing a blue and white patterned outfit with a wide-brimmed hat. They appear to be engaged in some kind of market or trade activity, with baskets and scales visible in the scene. The overall setting suggests a traditional outdoor market or bazaar setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a historical hand-colored photograph showing two people in traditional Japanese dress at what appears to be a vegetable market or street vendor scene. One person is wearing a pink/red kimono while the other wears blue attire with a traditional conical hat. They are surrounded by various baskets and containers filled with vegetables and produce. The vendor appears to be using a traditional carrying pole (called a yoke or shoulder pole) with balanced baskets on each end. The image has a sepia-toned quality typical of photographs from the late 19th century, and is labeled "VEGETABLE PEDLAR" at the bottom. This type of image was common during the Meiji period in Japan when photographers were documenting traditional Japanese life and customs for Western audiences.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a man and woman standing in front of a wall, surrounded by baskets of vegetables. The man is dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including a conical hat, while the woman wears a kimono.

  • The man is holding a long pole with a basket attached to it, which appears to be used for carrying goods.
  • The woman is standing next to the man, holding a large basket filled with various vegetables.
  • There are several other baskets scattered around the scene, each containing different types of produce.
  • The background of the image features a plain brown wall, with some greenery visible on the left side.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rural or agricultural setting, possibly from the early 20th century.

In summary, the image presents a serene and rustic scene of a man and woman engaged in vegetable sales, surrounded by an abundance of fresh produce.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a vintage photograph of two individuals, a man and a woman, engaged in selling vegetables. The man is attired in traditional Japanese clothing, including a conical hat, and is carrying a pole with baskets suspended from it. The woman, also dressed in traditional attire, is holding a basket.

In the foreground, several baskets containing various vegetables are visible. The background of the image features a plain wall, with some greenery visible on the left side. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a scene from everyday life in Japan during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

An old photo of two people standing in front of a wall with a wooden stick and a basket. The man is wearing a hat and holding a stick, while the woman is wearing a traditional dress and holding a basket. The baskets are filled with vegetables. The photo has a watermark on the bottom right corner that reads "200. Vegetable Pedlar."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features two people, a man and a woman, standing on the ground, which appears to be a market. The man is wearing a hat and holding a bamboo stick, which is attached to a weighing scale. He is standing in front of the weighing scale, which has baskets filled with vegetables. The woman is standing beside him, holding a bucket in her left hand.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image:

This is a digitally restored photograph depicting a "Vegetable Pedlar" from the late 19th century. The photo features two individuals in traditional Japanese attire, surrounded by baskets and buckets filled with various vegetables.

To the left, a young woman stands holding a wooden bucket. She is dressed in a red kimono with a floral pattern, cinched with a black belt. Her hair is styled in a traditional bun, adorned with a hairpin. She is looking towards the vegetable pedlar with a calm expression.

To the right, a man stands with a shoulder pole, from which hang woven baskets laden with produce. He is wearing a light-colored conical hat, and a dark-colored robe with lighter geometric shapes. The vegetables visible include white radishes, leafy greens, and red tomatoes. The background is a muted brown, suggesting a studio setting.

At the bottom right corner, there is text that reads "200. VEGETABLE PEDLAR". The overall composition is well-balanced, with the vibrant colors of the produce contrasting against the muted tones of the background and clothing. The lighting is soft and even, creating a sense of realism.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a hand-colored photograph titled "Vegetable Pedlar," capturing a scene from what appears to be late 19th or early 20th century Japan. It features two figures and their wares:

The Man: He stands on the right side of the frame, wearing traditional Japanese clothing. He is dressed in a dark-colored, possibly indigo, garment with a pattern on the front. He also wears geta (wooden sandals) and has a large straw hat on his head. He is using a yoke (a wooden carrying device) over his shoulder to carry baskets of vegetables.

The Woman: The woman is on the left. She is also wearing traditional clothing, including a kimono. She is holding a wooden bucket or container in her left hand. She appears to be looking down.

The Vegetables: Between the two figures are baskets laden with a variety of vegetables, including what appear to be long white radishes, greens, and other produce. The vegetables are carefully arranged and add vibrancy to the scene.

Background and Composition: The background is a plain, slightly worn, dark brown backdrop, which emphasizes the figures and their goods. The composition is well-balanced, placing the figures and produce in a way that highlights their roles in the scene.

The photograph is a beautiful example of early hand-colored photography, providing a glimpse into the daily life and commerce of a bygone era.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a traditional scene likely from Japan, showing a vegetable peddler and a customer. The peddler is a man wearing a conical hat and traditional Japanese clothing, including an apron-like garment over his kimono. He is carrying a shoulder pole with baskets on both ends, filled with various vegetables and plants. The baskets contain items such as radishes, leafy greens, and other produce.

The customer, a woman, is dressed in traditional Japanese attire, including a kimono and an obi (sash). She is holding a wooden bucket and appears to be selecting or purchasing vegetables from the peddler. The background is plain, focusing attention on the subjects and their interaction. The scene captures a moment of everyday life, illustrating the traditional method of selling and buying vegetables in a historical or rural Japanese setting. The image is hand-colored, giving it a vintage, nostalgic feel.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

200.
VEGETABLE
200. VEGETABLE PEDLA
PEDLA

Google

200. VEGETABLE PEDLAR
200.
VEGETABLE
PEDLAR