Human Generated Data

Title

The Pissing Cow

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Paulus Potter, Dutch 1625 - 1654

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Acquisition Fund for Prints, S10.92.6

Human Generated Data

Title

The Pissing Cow

People

Artist: Paulus Potter, Dutch 1625 - 1654

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Acquisition Fund for Prints, S10.92.6

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-05

Mammal 99.2
Bull 99.2
Animal 99.2
Cattle 96.7
Cow 96.7
Sheep 76.9
Ox 72
Art 67.2
Wildlife 63.7
Buffalo 63.7
Longhorn 57.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-04-19

mammal 97
print 96.6
illustration 96.5
animal 95.9
vintage 94.2
engraving 93
retro 91.9
art 89.6
wild 88.6
old 85.7
one 85.1
horn 84.8
people 83.3
visuals 82.5
wildlife 82.3
portrait 80.9
nature 80.8
antique 78.8
cattle 74.6
image 73.1

Imagga
created on 2023-10-30

sketch 65.9
drawing 47.6
mammal 46
horse 45
wild 44.4
representation 40.8
animal 39.3
wildlife 39.2
rhinoceros 34.8
grass 27.7
safari 26
odd-toed ungulate 24.5
horses 24.4
farm 23.2
ungulate 21.4
pasture 21.1
grazing 19.6
field 19.2
brown 17.7
placental 17.7
bull 17
animals 16.7
stallion 16.6
park 16.5
conservation 16.1
rural 15.9
tail 15.3
game 14.9
herbivore 14.8
mane 14.7
wilderness 14.3
horn 13.8
mare 13.7
meadow 13.5
horns 12.8
reserve 12.6
ranch 12.6
walking 12.3
south 12.2
pet 11.9
deer 11.4
standing 11.3
outdoors 11.2
national 10.9
black 10.8
natural 10.7
zoo 10.6
antelope 10.5
equine 10.4
vertebrate 10.2
equestrian 9.8
head 9.2
outdoor 9.2
summer 9
bridle 9
landscape 8.9
trees 8.9
portrait 8.4
peaceful 8.2
male 7.9
country 7.9
elk 7.9
antlers 7.9
stable 7.9
forest 7.8
bay 7.7
two 7.6
lake 7.3

Google
created on 2018-04-19

cattle like mammal 97.6
fauna 94.2
horn 94.1
mammal 92.5
bull 86.3
wildlife 75.1
cow goat family 74.9
ox 68.3
goats 66.3
livestock 64.2
drawing 63.7
black and white 53.1

Microsoft
created on 2018-04-19

text 98.6
book 92.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Cow
Sheep
Cow 96.7%
Sheep 76.9%

Categories

Imagga

nature landscape 75.3%
pets animals 13.5%
paintings art 11.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-04-19

a close up of a cow 74%
a cow standing next to a book 21.6%
close up of a cow 21.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a cow is standing in a field with a cow -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-10

The image you've provided is a black and white print depicting livestock in what appears to be a pastoral setting. In the foreground, there is a large standing cow with prominent horns and a swishing tail. Just behind and to the left of the cow, two sheep are resting on the ground. The sheep are depicted with textured wool, and one is lying with its head raised while the other has its head resting on the ground.

In the background, you can faintly make out a rural landscape with what seems to be a fence line and perhaps some shrubbery or low vegetation. Further back, there appears to be a small cluster of buildings that could represent a farm or village, indicating a human presence in this rural environment. In the sky, there are two birds flying.

The level of detail suggests this might be an etching or engraving, traditional forms of printmaking often used for illustration before the advent of modern printing technology. The style is realistic with attention to the anatomy and texture of the animals, suggesting the work of an artist with a skilled hand and a keen eye for detail.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-10

The image is a detailed black-and-white etching of a pastoral scene depicting livestock. In the foreground is a cow with prominent horns and an udder, standing and urinating. To the left of the cow are two sheep, one of which is lying down and the other standing, both near to the cow. The background shows a serene landscape with sparse vegetation and a distant view of a windmill and a small cluster of buildings. The sky is mostly clear, with a few birds flying. The artwork captures a sense of rural life and animal activity with precise, intricate lines.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-10

The image depicts a detailed engraved illustration of a cow and a lamb in a rural landscape setting. The cow appears to be a large, sturdy bovine with distinctive horns. It is standing in the foreground, with a smaller lamb visible in the background. The landscape features rolling hills, shrubs, and a windmill structure in the distance. The overall style and technique suggest this is a historical or vintage engraved illustration, likely from an old book or publication.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-10

This is a detailed etching or engraving depicting farm animals in a pastoral scene. The main subject is a large cow or bull with prominent horns, shown in profile with careful attention to anatomical detail. In the background, there are sheep resting on the ground, and in the far distance, you can see a windmill and some buildings on the horizon. Small birds can be seen in the sky. The artwork appears to be from an earlier historical period, possibly 17th or 18th century, given the style of engraving technique used. The artist has skillfully captured the textures of the animals' fur and the surrounding landscape through careful line work and cross-hatching.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-10

The image is a black and white drawing of a cow, a sheep, and a bird. The cow is standing on the right side of the image, facing left. It has large horns and a long tail. The sheep is lying down on the left side of the image, facing right. The bird is flying in the sky above the cow's head.

The background of the image is a field with some grass and a few trees in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the animals and bird seemingly at peace in their natural surroundings.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-10

The image depicts a serene scene of three cows in a rural setting, with one cow standing prominently in the foreground and two others lying down behind it. The standing cow is positioned centrally, facing left, while the two recumbent cows are situated to its right. The background features a subtle landscape with a few buildings and trees visible in the distance.

The image is rendered in a detailed black-and-white style, reminiscent of an etching or engraving. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth and dimensionality to the scene, creating a sense of realism and authenticity. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and peacefulness, evoking a sense of rural simplicity and harmony with nature.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image depicts a black-and-white etching of three animals. The largest animal is a cow, standing with its head turned to the left, and its tail swishing to the right. The cow has horns and a saggy udder. The second animal is a sheep lying on the ground with its head resting on its front legs. The third animal is another sheep, standing behind the lying sheep, facing the left side. The image is framed by a white border.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a cow and sheep. The cow is standing in the center of the image, and its head is slightly turned to the left. The cow has horns on its head. To the left of the cow, there is a sheep lying on the ground. Behind the sheep, there is another sheep standing. In the background, there are trees, buildings, and windmills.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a detailed black and white etching depicting a pastoral scene. The focus is on a large cow in the foreground, with sheep in the background. The style is indicative of an older artistic period, likely from the 17th or 18th century.

Key Elements:

  • The Cow: The cow is the most prominent feature. It is shown from the side, with its body oriented towards the left. It's standing on a grassy incline. The cow's posture suggests it may be ill or in distress. A stream of fluid can be seen coming from its rear.
  • The Sheep: In the background, there are two sheep. One is standing, and the other is resting on the ground. They appear relatively calm.
  • The Landscape: The scene takes place in a rural setting. A windmill and some buildings can be seen in the distance, suggesting a village or farm in the far background. The background has a stylized, textured effect, likely achieved through the etching technique.
  • Artistic Style: The fine details and cross-hatching suggest a skilled etching artist. The lines are delicate yet defined, giving texture and form to the animals and the environment.
  • Composition: The animals' placement creates a balanced composition, with the cow dominating the scene and the sheep acting as a supporting element in the background. The horizon and distant features add depth to the scene.

Overall interpretation:

The image captures a moment of potential illness, or perhaps even calving, in the cow. The surrounding sheep and the overall scene present a glimpse into rural life in the past.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

The artwork is a highly detailed etching featuring a cow and two sheep in a pastoral setting. The cow is the largest and most prominent figure, positioned to the right of the composition with its rear towards the viewer. This allows for a clear view of its udder, which is full and appears to be dripping. A thin stream of fluid or excrement is also visible coming from the cow's hindquarters.

The cow is rendered with intricate lines that define its muscular form and create a sense of depth and volume. The texture of its hide is suggested through careful shading and the use of fine, closely spaced lines. The cow has horns and is depicted in a static pose.

To the left of the cow, two sheep are depicted. One is standing with its back to the viewer, while the other is lying down. The sheep are similarly detailed, with their woolly coats represented through a dense network of lines. The sheep seem to be observing the cow.

The animals are set against a landscape that includes a grassy area in the foreground and a distant view of buildings and a windmill in the background. The sky above is simple, with only a few faint lines suggesting clouds or haze. A bird is flying near the top left corner of the image.

The overall style of the artwork is reminiscent of traditional etching techniques, emphasizing detail, precision, and a strong contrast between light and shadow. The etching is contained within a distinct border.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white etching depicting a pastoral scene. The main focus is on three animals: a large bull and two sheep. The bull is standing prominently in the foreground, facing slightly to the left, with its head turned towards the viewer. The bull has large, curved horns and a muscular build, detailed with intricate shading to highlight its form.

In the background, two sheep are visible. One sheep is lying down on the ground, facing the viewer, while the other sheep stands behind it, partially obscured. The setting appears to be a rural landscape with a few distant buildings and trees, suggesting a farm or pasture. The overall style of the etching is detailed and realistic, capturing the textures and forms of the animals and the landscape.