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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (The Bird Man guarding the central shrine at Banteay Srei, Angkor, Cambodia)

Date

February 28, 1960-March 1, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4488.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (The Bird Man guarding the central shrine at Banteay Srei, Angkor, Cambodia)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

February 28, 1960-March 1, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4488.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Art 100
Archaeology 94.7
Back 92.3
Body Part 92.3
Face 92.3
Head 92.3
Prayer 91.5
Buddha 87.4
Sculpture 58
Statue 58

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 99.5
sculpture 99.4
art 99.3
religion 99.2
statue 98.7
one 98.4
temple 98.3
Buddha 98
ancient 97.7
travel 95.6
man 95.2
architecture 93.7
spirituality 93.2
culture 93
adult 92
old 92
antique 89.4
meditation 89.4
god 89.2
stone 88.2

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

ruler 57
temple 54.8
religion 53.8
statue 51.9
mask 47.8
sculpture 44.1
covering 43.1
ancient 41.6
culture 41.1
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travel 30.3
religious 30
art 28
god 27.8
architecture 27.6
stone 26.2
east 24.3
oriental 23.6
traditional 23.3
history 23.3
attire 22.9
old 22.3
monument 21.5
spiritual 21.1
tourism 20.7
meditation 20.1
face 19.9
carving 18.3
spirituality 18.3
china 17.9
worship 17.4
famous 16.8
historic 16.5
antique 16.5
gold 16.5
clothing 15.2
head 15.1
negative 14.8
tourist 14.6
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prayer 14.5
holy 14.5
decoration 14.2
sacred 13.7
church 13
tradition 12.9
peace 12.8
bangkok 12.8
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film 11.7
heritage 11.6
faith 11.5
figure 11.1
praying 10.8
pray 10.7
building 10.4
historical 10.4
southeast 9.9
contemplation 9.7
serene 9.4
city 9.2
photographic paper 9
world 8.9
bust 8.5
color 8.4
calm 8.2
structure 8.1
body 8
consumer goods 7.9
monastery 7.9
century 7.8
warrior 7.8
visit 7.8
eastern 7.8
sitting 7.7
palace 7.7
place 7.5
landmark 7.2
holiday 7.2

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

book 93.8
text 90.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Human face
Sculpture
Window
Human arm

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

paintings art 46.7%
streetview architecture 25.3%
pets animals 13.5%
events parties 6.1%
people portraits 4.7%
interior objects 1.9%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a statue of a man with a bird on his head

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

a statue of a man sitting on a stone

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a statue positioned seated on a carved pedestal. The figure is sculpted with intricate details, showcasing a textured pattern resembling scales or ornate clothing on its lower body. Surrounding the statue is a backdrop of intricately carved architectural elements, including pillars and walls displaying decorative motifs and bas-relief figures. The overall scene appears to be from a historical or religious setting, emphasizing craftsmanship and cultural significance.

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

The image depicts a stone statue seated in a meditative or contemplative pose, with legs crossed and hands resting on the knees. The statue is adorned with intricate patterns on its clothing and on the base it sits upon. It is situated in an ornate architectural setting, characterized by detailed carvings and patterns on the walls and pillars surrounding the statue. The decorative elements of the sculpture and architecture suggest a culturally and historically significant context.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a carved stone statue. The statue depicts a figure with a crown-like headdress and a body that appears to be covered in a patterned garment, possibly representing scales or feathers. The figure is seated in a cross-legged position on a decorated base or platform. The background suggests an ornate architectural setting, with intricate patterns and designs visible behind the statue. The overall impression is one of a striking and visually compelling artistic work.

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

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a traditional Thai or Southeast Asian temple statue or guardian figure. The statue depicts a seated figure wearing an ornate headdress or crown and traditional decorative clothing with detailed patterns. The figure has a distinctive face with exaggerated features typical of temple guardian statues. The statue appears to be made of stone or bronze and shows some signs of wear or aging. It is photographed in what looks like a temple setting, with decorated architectural elements visible in the background. According to the image credit, this photograph is from the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This image depicts a stone statue of a mythical creature, likely from Southeast Asian culture, possibly a Yaksha or Kinnara. The statue is situated in front of an ornate stone wall or temple, with intricate carvings and designs visible in the background.

The statue itself appears to be made of dark-colored stone and features a humanoid body with a large head, prominent facial features, and a wide mouth. It is adorned with a headdress or crown, and its arms are positioned in a relaxed manner. The statue's base is decorated with geometric patterns and designs.

In the background, the stone wall or temple features a large window or doorway on the left side, while the right side of the image is partially obscured by shadows. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of reverence and cultural significance, as the statue appears to be a revered artifact or symbol of religious or spiritual importance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a stone statue of a monkey-like creature, likely a Hanuman, sitting on a pedestal in front of a wall with intricate carvings.

  • The statue is made of stone and features a monkey-like creature with a large head, prominent nose, and mouth, as well as a long tail.
    • The creature is sitting on its haunches with its hands resting on its knees.
    • It has a crown or headdress on its head, which is decorated with patterns and designs.
  • The pedestal is rectangular in shape and has a flat top.
    • It is decorated with carvings and patterns, similar to the wall behind the statue.
  • The wall behind the statue is made of stone and features intricate carvings and patterns.
    • The carvings appear to be of various animals and mythical creatures.
    • The wall is likely part of a larger structure, such as a temple or palace.

In summary, the image shows a stone statue of a monkey-like creature sitting on a pedestal in front of a wall with intricate carvings. The statue and pedestal are decorated with patterns and designs, and the wall behind the statue features carvings of various animals and mythical creatures.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a statue of a figure, possibly a deity, sitting on a stone pedestal. The statue is wearing a hat with intricate designs and has a large, open mouth. The statue is wearing a skirt with a fish-scale pattern. The statue is sitting on a stone pedestal with intricate designs. Behind the statue is a wall with intricate designs and a window.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image shows a black and white photograph of a statue of a mythical creature, possibly a gargoyle or a demon, sitting on a pedestal. The statue is made of stone and has a long, pointed nose, a wide mouth, and large, round eyes. It is wearing a headdress and has a fish-like tail. Behind the statue, there is a blurry image of a temple or a building with intricate carvings and a window.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a stone sculpture, likely an ancient artwork from a temple or historical site. The photograph has a slightly inverted color scheme, giving it a negative-like effect.

The Sculpture:

  • Subject: The central focus is a seated figure with a distinctively grotesque, yet intriguing face. It has large, round eyes, a wide mouth, and a prominent nose/mask-like feature. The head is adorned with an ornate crown.
  • Pose: The figure is seated in a relaxed position with one knee raised. The leg is rendered in a detailed, almost scale-like pattern. The figure is holding a globe-like object.
  • Details: The sculpture seems to be made of stone. The overall detail suggests a significant level of craftsmanship.

Background:

  • Setting: The sculpture is set within a structure with architectural elements, including elaborately carved pillars and possibly a temple or ceremonial space. The background elements are indistinct and slightly blurred, which further emphasizes the sculpture.

Overall Style:

The photograph is a striking image due to the contrast between the stark black and white, the architectural elements in the background, and the detailed rendering of the sculpture. The image conveys a sense of history, religious significance, and artistic skill.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The image is a black and white photographic negative of a statue. The statue is a seated male figure with a somewhat animalistic face, wearing a crown or headdress. The figure is bare-chested, with a patterned skirt or loincloth. One leg is bent at the knee and resting on the base, while the other leg is extended. One hand rests on the bent knee, and the other hand holds a round object.

The statue is placed on a stone base with geometric patterns. In the background, there appears to be an entrance or window to the left and architectural details with carvings to the right, suggesting the statue is inside a temple or other significant building. The negative coloration makes the details stand out in a way that is both striking and slightly disorienting.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a stone statue of a mythical figure, likely a guardian or deity, positioned in a seated pose. The statue is intricately carved and appears to be from a Southeast Asian cultural context, possibly from Thailand or Cambodia, given the style and ornamentation.

Key features of the statue include:

  1. Facial Features: The figure has a fierce and expressive face with large, prominent eyes, a broad nose, and a wide mouth. It is adorned with a detailed headdress, which is characteristic of many Southeast Asian deities and guardian figures.

  2. Posture: The statue is seated with one leg bent and the other leg extended forward. The hands are resting on the knees, suggesting a posture of readiness or protection.

  3. Attire: The figure is wearing a short skirt-like garment, intricately carved with patterns. The upper body is bare, showcasing the muscular torso.

  4. Base: The statue is placed on a rectangular pedestal, which also features detailed carvings, adding to the overall aesthetic and significance of the piece.

  5. Background: The background shows parts of a temple or shrine, with ornate carvings and architectural elements, indicating that the statue is likely part of a larger religious or cultural site.

The overall composition and detailing of the statue suggest it is an important cultural artifact, possibly used for protection or worship in a temple setting.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a seated stone statue. The statue appears to represent a mythical or divine figure, characterized by its humanoid form with a broad, grotesque face. The figure is adorned with a headdress and is depicted in a squatting position on a pedestal. The statue's skin is textured with patterns that resemble scales, and it has prominent, elongated arms. The background shows an intricately carved stone wall with detailed designs and possibly other statues or reliefs. The overall style of the image and the statue suggests it is from an East Asian or Southeast Asian cultural context, possibly from a temple or a historical monument. The photograph itself is marked with a copyright label from the Harvard University Art Museums.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph of a seated stone statue. The statue depicts a figure with a human-like form but with a face that resembles a monkey. The figure is wearing a headdress and has a wide, open mouth. The figure is seated with its legs folded and hands resting on its knees. The background shows a temple or architectural structure with intricate carvings and steps. The image has a watermark at the bottom indicating it is from the Harvard University Art Museums.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Fellows
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Google

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President
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