Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Barscobe Castle)

Date

c. 1865

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.408.21

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Barscobe Castle)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1865

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.408.21

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-09

Soil 94
Archaeology 92.8
Building 85.7
Bunker 84.9
Art 73.8
Painting 73.8
Wall 71

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-09

dirty 97.2
retro 96.9
no person 96.1
painting 95.6
empty 94.9
picture frame 94.8
old 94.6
art 94.6
antique 94.2
wear 93.8
vintage 93.5
ancient 92.1
wall 92
paper 91
museum 90.7
architecture 86.1
blank 84.5
texture 84.2
sepia 84.2
desktop 83.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-09

grunge 52
vintage 50.5
old 49.5
antique 45.1
texture 43.8
aged 41.7
ancient 38.1
paper 37
dirty 36.2
retro 36.1
frame 35
brick 33.6
damaged 32.5
rusty 29.6
page 28.8
stucco 28.7
material 28.6
board 28.5
building material 27.2
border 27.2
parchment 26.9
blank 26.6
empty 25.8
crumpled 25.3
wall 24.2
brown 23.6
design 23.3
grain 23.1
grungy 21.8
art 21.8
sheet 20.7
torn 20.3
decay 20.3
rough 20.1
structure 19.8
textured 19.3
text 19.2
pattern 19.2
worn 18.2
sepia 17.5
old fashioned 17.1
surface 16.8
ragged 16.6
grime 15.6
space 15.5
stain 15.4
cardboard 15.4
wallpaper 15.3
card 15.1
book 14.9
manuscript 14.7
fracture 14.6
stains 14.6
stained 14.4
obsolete 14.4
weathered 14.3
historic 13.8
bread 13
document 13
shabby 12.8
burnt 12.6
spot 12.5
textures 12.3
backgrounds 12.2
detail 12.1
close 12
yellow 11.9
letter 11.9
scratched 11.8
pad 11.7
mottled 11.7
faded 11.7
backdrop 11.6
aging 11.5
graphic 11
album 10.7
scrapbook 10.7
announcement 10.7
crack 10.7
messy 10.6
canvas 10.4
food 10.4
container 10.2
nobody 10.1
decorative 10
history 9.8
broad 9.8
crease 9.8
scratch 9.8
tracery 9.8
succulent 9.7
loaf 9.7
invitation 9.7
tray 9.5
historical 9.4
dark 9.2
brass 9.1
stone 8.8
advertisement 8.7
spotted 8.7
used 8.6
rustic 8.6
dirt 8.6
architecture 8.6
color 8.4
style 8.2
meal 8.1
closeup 8.1
breakfast 8
alienated 7.9
scrap 7.9
memorial 7.8
leaf 7.8
rust 7.7
fiber 7.7
concrete 7.7
receptacle 7.7
burlap 7.7
wheat 7.6
element 7.5
greeting 7.4
slice 7.3
fresh 7.2
holiday 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-09

wall 97.6
indoor 93.9
old 93.7
text 63.7
dirty 59.2
concrete 29

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Painting 73.8%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 91.8%
food drinks 8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-09

an old photo of a piece of paper 38.4%
old photo of a piece of paper 33.8%
a close up of a box 33.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a photo of a large old photo of a house -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is an old, sepia-toned photograph depicting a historic stone structure labeled "Barradock Castle" at the bottom of the image. The castle appears to be a small tower house, with thick stone walls and a steeply pitched roof. There are small windows scattered sparsely across the facade. On the left side of the castle, a portion of the structure appears to be in ruins, with crumbled walls. Leafless trees flank both sides of the castle, suggesting a desolate or winter scene. The photograph is mounted on aged paper, with darkened corners from wear and a slightly yellowed appearance. A handwritten note beneath the image also identifies it as "Barradock Castle." It is framed within what appears to be a photo album or historical record.

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

The image is an old sepia-toned photograph mounted on a page from an album or book. It depicts a stone building identified in the handwriting beneath the photo as "Barrocke Castle." The castle is a rectangular structure made of rough stones with a pitched roof. The facade facing the viewer has several small windows and there's a distinct lack of ornamentation, typical for an old fortress or tower house. The castle appears to be in a rural setting, with bare trees visible on either side, suggesting the photo might have been taken in the winter or early spring. There is a handwritten note on the right below the image, marked "J. Forbes Gage" which could refer to the photographer or owner of the photo. The page is somewhat discolored and stained with age, adding to the historical feel of the photograph.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows an old stone castle or manor house surrounded by trees. The building appears to be in a state of disrepair, with some crumbling walls and overgrown vegetation. The image has a sepia tone, suggesting it is an old photograph. The caption below the image identifies the location as "Borthwick Castle".

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows an old, sepia-toned photograph of a stone castle or manor house. The building has a large, central structure with a peaked roof and what appear to be chimneys or small towers on either end. There are bare trees in the foreground, suggesting the photograph was taken in late fall or winter. The edges of the photograph are worn and faded, giving it an antique appearance. The caption below the image reads "Barrowden Castle" and "J. Foster Brigham".

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a historical photograph of Barnside Castle, as indicated by the caption beneath the image. The photograph appears to be quite old, with a sepia tone and mounted in what looks like an album or book. The castle itself is shown as a tall stone structure with multiple chimneys and a steep roof. The building has a somewhat weathered appearance typical of old Scottish or British castles. The castle is surrounded by bare trees, suggesting the photo was taken during autumn or winter. The overall composition has that distinctive vintage quality characteristic of early photography, with slightly soft focus and atmospheric qualities. The photograph seems to be from the Victorian era, given its style and presentation.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts an open book with a sepia-toned photograph of a stone house on its pages. The photograph is positioned in the center of the page, surrounded by a white border that is slightly yellowed and stained.

The house, situated in the center of the image, features a steeply pitched roof and two chimneys. It appears to be made of stone, with a large tree on the right side of the image and a stone wall on the left. The background of the photograph is a light-colored sky.

The book itself has a dark brown cover and a metal clasp on the right side. The pages are slightly worn and stained, with some illegible writing at the bottom of the page. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it is an old, possibly antique, photograph of a historic building.

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

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of an old, abandoned castle, likely taken in the 19th century. The castle is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by trees and a stone wall. The photograph is presented in a book or album, with the title "Bamochie Castle" written below it.

Key Features:

  • Castle: The castle appears to be in a state of disrepair, with crumbling walls and overgrown vegetation.
  • Surroundings: The castle is surrounded by trees and a stone wall, suggesting a rural or isolated location.
  • Photograph: The photograph is sepia-toned, indicating that it was taken using an early photographic process.
  • Album: The photograph is presented in a book or album, which may have been used to document the history of the castle or the surrounding area.

Conclusion:

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and grandeur of an abandoned castle. The sepia-toned photograph adds a sense of nostalgia and historical significance to the image, making it a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts alike.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows an old photo album opened to a page featuring a photograph of a castle. The castle, named "Barscobe Castle," is depicted in black and white, with a slightly blurry effect, giving it an antique appearance. The castle has a stone structure with two chimneys on top and a window on the side. There are trees in the background, and the castle seems to be surrounded by a stone wall. The photo is placed within a rectangular frame, and the album's pages are aged and have a slightly worn appearance.

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

The image shows a book that is open to a page that contains a photograph of a castle. The book has a brown border, and the page is white. The photograph is of a castle with a brown border, and it is placed on the page. The castle has a tower on the left side and a wall on the right side. There are two trees on the right side of the castle.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-25

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph mounted in what appears to be an antique album. The photograph itself is of a castle.

Specifics:

  • Subject: The main subject is a stone castle, likely old. It has a rectangular shape with a sloping roof and chimneys. There is a smaller, possibly ruined structure to its left, with a stone wall in front.
  • Setting: The castle appears to be set in a natural environment. There are bare trees on both sides of the castle.
  • Style: The photograph has a vintage look and feel. It's well-composed with a focus on the castle.
  • Inscriptions: In the lower part of the photo, there are inscriptions:
    • "Barsosche Castle" (likely the name of the castle).
    • "J. Forbes Esq." (possibly the photographer or someone associated with the photo).
  • Album: The photograph is affixed to the album with a cut-out in the album page. The album is bound in a dark color and has a clasp on the right side.

In summary: The image captures a historical castle in a classic, sepia-toned photographic style, possibly from the 19th century, contained within a bound album.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-25

The image shows an old photograph of Barscobe Castle, mounted in an album. The photograph is a sepia tone, giving it an aged appearance. The castle is the main subject, featuring a tall, stone structure with a gabled roof and chimneys. There are a few small windows on the castle walls, and it appears to be surrounded by trees, some of which are bare, suggesting it may be autumn or winter. A stone wall extends to the side of the castle, with some ruins visible near it.

The photograph is mounted on a cream-colored page of the album, which has some slight discoloration or staining. The album itself has a red or maroon edge, visible around the page, and a metal clasp on the right side, indicating a binding mechanism. The photograph is titled "Barscobe Castle" and signed "J. Forbes Esqr." in handwritten script below the image. The overall impression is one of historical documentation, preserving a moment in time with an old photographic technique.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts an old photograph of a stone structure identified as "Samuels Castle" (though the name might be a misspelling or a misinterpretation). The photograph is framed and placed within a larger frame or book, which appears to be aged, as evidenced by the yellowing and discoloration around the edges.

The castle itself is a sturdy, rectangular stone building with a pitched roof and several chimneys. The walls are made of large, rough-hewn stones, and the structure has a few small windows. There is a small tower-like extension on the left side of the building, which appears to be in a state of partial ruin. The surrounding area is relatively barren, with a few leafless trees visible, suggesting the photo was taken in late autumn or winter.

The photograph is credited to "J. Forbes Esq." in the bottom right corner, indicating that it might have been taken by or belongs to a person with that name. The overall condition of the photograph and its frame suggests it is quite old, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

Castle
Bardoob Castle
Bardoob

Google

Fr hes Eag Barsooke Castle
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Barsooke
Castle