In 2018, Google put their impressive artificial intelligence to use in a new way.
People took selfies and uploaded snaps on the Google Arts & Culture app.
The app then analyzed your appearance andfound doppelgangersthroughout hundreds of years of art history.
Comparison of Georgia the cat with a painting by Samuel van Hoogstraten, created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.
Evencelebritiesjumped on the trend by posting their unlikely look-alikes.
Now, your beloved pets can use the app with a new feature calledPet Portraits.
tap on the camera icon and you will find an option for Pet Portraits.
Molly the basset, comparison created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.
Then, simply snap a clear shot of your pet or upload one from your photo library.
The algorithm next searches for their likeness among its vast archive of artwork found in museums around the world.
The results vary by percent match to your furry friend.
Comparison of Garfunkel created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.
you’re free to download the cute comparisons or follow the links to the artwork to learn more.
The examples below show the historical antecedents of the author’s beloved pets.
Try it on your own horse, reptile, cat, or dog.
Alice the labrador, comparison created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.
Explore and enjoy while curating your own pet-themed exhibit of artworks on the app today.
Molly the basset, comparison created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.
Comparison of Garfunkel created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.
Comparison created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.
Alice the labrador, comparison created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.
Comparison created using Pet Portraits, a feature of theGoogle Arts & Culture App.