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Human Generated Data

Title

Chicago 50

Date

c. 1955

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Neal and Susan Yanofsky, P2002.63

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Human Generated Data

Title

Chicago 50

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Date

c. 1955

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Neal and Susan Yanofsky, P2002.63

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Tarmac 99.7
Asphalt 99.7
Texture 77.2
Tar 58.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

wear 98.8
texture 98.6
abstract 98.1
desktop 97.2
dirty 96.8
pattern 96.4
retro 96
stain 95.9
no person 95.7
street 95.4
vintage 95.4
dark 95.3
old 94.2
soil 93.7
rough 93.2
art 92.7
urban 92.5
wallpaper 92.3
design 92.1
monochrome 92.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

doormat 100
mat 81.8
floor cover 61.3
texture 60.5
pattern 46.6
covering 43.3
grunge 41.8
material 41.2
old 39.8
surface 38.9
wall 36.3
rough 35.6
dirty 33.5
textured 33.4
wallpaper 30.7
vintage 29.8
aged 28.1
antique 27.7
retro 27.1
backdrop 24.8
structure 23.1
canvas 22.8
damaged 22
design 20.9
tile 20.7
paper 20.4
rusty 20
frame 20
grungy 20
ancient 19.9
paint 19
weathered 19
decoration 18.5
messy 18.4
parchment 18.3
backgrounds 17.9
detail 17.7
close 17.7
brown 17.7
aging 17.3
color 17.3
graffito 16.7
stain 16.4
empty 16.3
border 16.3
worn 16.3
art 16.2
stained 15.4
cement 14.6
construction 14.6
decay 14.5
obsolete 14.4
concrete 14.4
stone 14.1
asphalt 14
blank 13.7
fabric 13.7
burnt 13.6
gray 13.5
rust 13.5
iron 13.1
black 12.6
torn 12.6
text 12.2
closeup 12.2
metal 12.1
industrial 11.8
space 11.7
dirt 11.5
textile 11.4
sheet 11.3
industry 11.1
grain 11.1
metallic 11.1
stains 10.7
crumpled 10.7
steel 10.6
spot 10.6
urban 10.5
building 10.3
graphic 10.2
dark 10
decorative 10
cotton 10
ragged 9.8
old fashioned 9.5
burlap 9.4
architecture 9.4
floor 9.3
book 9.2
brick 9
style 8.9
grime 8.8
scratch 8.8
fracture 8.8
faded 8.8
crack 8.7
spotted 8.7
document 8.4
street 8.3
yellow 8
plaster 7.9
crease 7.8
mottled 7.8
fiber 7.7
cloth 7.7
cardboard 7.7
seamless 7.6
poster 7.6
horizontal 7.6
fashion 7.6
chalk 7.5
note 7.4
letter 7.4
historic 7.3
road 7.2
history 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Road surface 87
Asphalt 86.3
Grey 84.5
Rectangle 79.7
Font 78.1
Tints and shades 77.4
Monochrome photography 72.7
Pattern 71.9
Monochrome 71.7
Soil 67
Human leg 66.9
Tar 64
Wood 63.4
Shadow 63
Symmetry 54.3
Grass 51.6
Foot 51.1
Visual arts 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 97.6
abstract 91.8
water 84.2
drawing 69
rain 66.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Person

AWS Rekognition

Rug 94%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

streetview architecture 99.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

an old photo of a person 47.9%
an old photo of a person 47.3%
old photo of a person 42.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

the lines of the painting.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a street sign

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image depicts an abstract close-up of a textured asphalt surface marked with streaks of white. The three vertical white markings appear irregular and weathered, fading at some points and becoming more pronounced in others. The asphalt itself contains a speckled pattern of varying shades of gray, suggesting small stones embedded within the material. The image emphasizes texture and contrasts, creating a raw and gritty aesthetic.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a textured asphalt surface with distinct vertical white or light gray streaks. These streaks appear to have been formed by the application or natural accumulation of a lighter substance on the dark, rough surface of the asphalt. The streaks vary in width and length, suggesting irregularity in their shape and placement. The overall tone of the image is dark, providing contrast between the dark asphalt texture and the lighter streaks, creating an abstract and almost painterly effect. The absence of any additional elements or context gives the photograph an abstract quality, focusing entirely on the interaction between texture and tone.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a close-up view of a textured, rocky surface. The surface is covered in a pattern of dark and light areas, creating a striking contrast. The image has a moody, abstract quality, with the irregular shapes and textures giving it a sense of depth and movement. The overall composition and use of light and shadow create a visually compelling and atmospheric scene.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing a textured surface with stark contrasts. The image features dark, grainy areas interspersed with lighter, vertical streaks or marks. The texture appears rough and could be of a concrete wall or similar surface that has weathered or been marked over time. The composition is abstract in nature, with the interplay of light and dark creating an interesting visual pattern. The image has a gritty, industrial quality to it.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a concrete surface, characterized by its rough texture and dark coloration. The concrete appears to be weathered, with visible signs of wear and tear, including cracks and discoloration. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of neglect and abandonment, suggesting that the concrete surface has been left unattended for an extended period.

  • Concrete Surface
    • The concrete surface is the primary focus of the image.
    • It is depicted in a dark gray color, with a rough texture that suggests wear and tear.
    • The surface appears to be weathered, with visible signs of aging, such as cracks and discoloration.
  • Weathering and Aging
    • The concrete surface shows signs of weathering, including cracks and discoloration.
    • The cracks are likely due to the natural expansion and contraction of the concrete over time.
    • The discoloration may be caused by exposure to the elements, such as rain, snow, or sunlight.
  • Neglect and Abandonment
    • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the concrete surface has been left unattended for an extended period.
    • The weathered appearance of the surface implies that it has been exposed to the elements for some time.
    • The lack of maintenance or repair suggests that the surface has been neglected, leading to its current state of disrepair.

In summary, the image presents a weathered concrete surface with visible signs of aging and neglect. The rough texture and dark coloration of the surface suggest that it has been exposed to the elements for some time, and the lack of maintenance or repair implies that it has been left unattended.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image appears to be a close-up photograph of a concrete surface, possibly a wall or floor. The surface is primarily dark gray and features several lighter gray vertical streaks or marks that resemble paint or other substances. These streaks are unevenly spaced and vary in width, with some being thicker than others.

The overall texture of the concrete surface is rough and speckled, with small white dots scattered throughout. The image has a beige border around it, which suggests that it may have been taken from a book or document. The quality of the image is somewhat grainy, which could indicate that it was scanned or photographed from a physical source rather than being a digital original.

Overall, the image presents a detailed view of a concrete surface with unique markings and textures, but its context and purpose are unclear without additional information.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph that features a close-up view of a textured surface. The surface appears to be made of a material such as concrete or stone, with a rough, uneven texture. There are three distinct vertical lines running through the image, which are lighter in color compared to the darker background. These lines seem to be cracks or grooves in the surface, possibly caused by wear and tear or natural weathering. The overall composition of the image is minimalistic, with a focus on the texture and patterns of the surface.

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

The image is a monochromatic photograph depicting a close-up view of a textured concrete surface. The photograph is predominantly black and white, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow. The surface appears rough and uneven, with a variety of textures and patterns. There are three prominent vertical lines running from the top to the bottom of the image, each with varying degrees of thickness and texture. The lines are white and appear to be made of a different material than the surrounding concrete, possibly chalk or paint. The background is a dark, grainy texture, with small particles and imperfections visible throughout. The image has a slightly blurry quality, giving it a dreamy and surreal feel. Overall, the image is a striking and thought-provoking portrayal of a seemingly ordinary surface, transformed into a captivating work of art through the use of monochromatic photography.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image presents a close-up, black-and-white photograph of an asphalt surface. The focus is on the texture of the asphalt and several white markings that run vertically across the frame.

Key Features:

  • Asphalt: The asphalt is granular, with a speckled appearance, revealing the small stones and aggregate that make up the surface. The tone is a dark gray.
  • White Markings: There are three prominent vertical white markings on the asphalt. These could be the remains of painted lines or markings. They are irregular in shape and texture, and are slightly faded and distressed.
  • Composition: The composition is fairly simple, with the asphalt forming the bulk of the image and the white markings providing the points of interest. The close-up framing emphasizes the textures and details of the surface.

General Interpretation:

The image has a slightly abstract feel due to the close-up view and the focus on texture. It evokes a sense of age, wear, and the marks of use or passage. The play of light and shadow across the textured surfaces and markings creates a visual contrast.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to be a close-up view of asphalt or pavement. The asphalt has a rough, textured surface with small stones or aggregate visible. There are several thick, vertical stripes of white or light-colored material smeared or applied unevenly on the asphalt. The stripes have irregular edges and varying widths, with some appearing thicker and more opaque than others. The stripes also appear to have run, drip, or blend into the surrounding asphalt, giving them an organic, flowing quality. The overall composition is abstract and emphasizes the texture and pattern of the materials.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts three distinct, vertical, white markings on a dark, textured surface. These markings appear to be made of a powdery substance, possibly chalk or paint, and they stand out starkly against the dark background. The markings are somewhat irregular in shape and width, with the one on the left being the narrowest and the one on the right being the widest. The middle marking is of intermediate width. The surface on which these markings are made looks rough and grainy, resembling asphalt or a similar material. The overall appearance suggests that these markings might have been created intentionally, possibly for some form of artistic or symbolic expression.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image depicts a close-up view of a textured surface, likely asphalt or concrete. The surface is rough and has small granules and debris embedded in it. Prominently featured are several vertical white streaks or lines that stand out against the darker background. These streaks appear slightly irregular and are of varying lengths, creating a sense of movement or disturbance in the surface. The overall quality of the image is monochromatic, with a high contrast between the white streaks and the darker, granular texture of the surface. The image has a somewhat abstract quality due to the focus on texture and the abstract nature of the white streaks against the darker background.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image shows a close-up view of a rough, textured surface, likely asphalt or a similar material. The surface is dark with a granular texture, and there are three vertical white lines or markings running across it. These markings appear to be faded and irregular, with some areas where the white material has chipped or worn away, revealing the dark surface underneath. The overall appearance suggests that this might be a section of a road or pavement with faded lane markings. The image is in black and white, which enhances the contrast between the dark surface and the white lines.