Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (torah-shaped cake at bar mitzvah)

Date

c. 1950

People

Artist: John Howell, American active 1930s-1960s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.21582

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (torah-shaped cake at bar mitzvah)

People

Artist: John Howell, American active 1930s-1960s

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.21582

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-03-05

Human 98
Furniture 82.2
Indoors 77.6
Room 67.6
Linen 67.3
Home Decor 67.3
Chair 57
Tablecloth 56.6
Nature 56.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-22

people 99.5
furniture 97.3
group 92.1
man 91.8
one 91.7
adult 90.7
candle 89.1
room 88.8
table 88.6
home 88
curtain 87.9
leader 87.9
interior design 87.5
administration 86.8
chair 85.4
monochrome 85.3
no person 85
decoration 84.7
wedding 84.4
many 84.2

Imagga
created on 2022-03-05

broom 92.1
cleaning implement 85.3
brush 26.3
altar 23.4
celebration 19.9
paintbrush 19.7
structure 19.5
cake 17.8
decoration 17.3
swab 16.2
home 15.9
party 15.5
food 15.1
cupcake 14.7
table 14.7
dessert 14.1
applicator 13.5
sweet 13.4
glass 13.4
chocolate 13.1
birthday 13
room 12.7
interior 12.4
icing 11.7
holiday 11.5
treat 11.4
design 11.2
luxury 11.1
art 11
brown 11
frosting 10.8
closeup 10.8
water 10.7
tool 10.4
baked 10.3
object 10.2
snack 10.2
pink 10
paint 9.9
candle 9.6
architecture 9.4
nobody 9.3
house 9.2
wood 9.2
modern 9.1
cup 9
muffin 8.8
silver 8.8
building 8.7
restaurant 8.6
elegant 8.6
fresh 8.5
cream 8.4
work 8.1
steel 7.9
colorful 7.9
color 7.8
hotel 7.6
drink 7.5
light 7.3
yellow 7.3
metal 7.2

Google
created on 2022-03-05

Photograph 94.1
Table 88.4
Building 85.4
Tablecloth 84.4
Black-and-white 83.9
Style 83.8
House 79.8
Rectangle 79
Monochrome 76.2
Monochrome photography 75.3
Chair 74.8
Room 71.5
Linens 70.3
Font 69.6
Event 68.5
Decoration 63.7
Stock photography 63.6
Tableware 62.4
History 62.2
Classic 61.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-03-05

table 90.6
tool 87.1
black and white 81.8
white 81.1
furniture 79.1
text 75.4
black 70.2
old 52.9
vintage 25.3
broom 14.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Table
Human face
Chair

AWS Rekognition

Person 98%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-03-05

interior objects 98.7%
streetview architecture 1.1%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a table set for a wedding reception.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a cake with a candle and candles on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image is a black-and-white photo negative, which means the colors and light values have been inverted. The central focus is a large cake in the shape of an open book, adorned with decorative icing, text, and perhaps some ornamental objects. The cake appears to be on a table draped with fabric. Behind the cake is a banquet-style table, set with plates, glassware, and napkins. Toward the right, there is a platter of round pastries or rolls. Two people, a man and a woman, are seated at the table in the background. The setting seems formal, possibly a celebration or special event. Wooden paneling and framed pictures are visible on the wall behind them. The overall tone is reversed, with light areas appearing dark and vice versa.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image is a black-and-white negative, showing what appears to be a formal setting for a celebration, possibly a wedding. At the center of the image is a large cake designed to look like an open book. The cake includes intricate decorations and piping, resembling writing. There is a long dining table in the background, covered with a tablecloth and adorned with place settings that include plates and glassware, as well as folded napkins. There is a candle and some decorations on the table.

In the background, two people are seated at the table. The person on the left (as viewed from the photo's perspective) appears to be an older man with glasses, who has a boutonniere on his lapel, suggesting a formal occasion. He seems to be drinking from a cup. The person on the right seems to be a woman dressed in formality, though details are less distinct due to the negative's exposure. The walls behind the table are wooden panels, adding to a sense of a classic or vintage setting.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to depict a formal dining or banquet table setting. In the center of the table is a large open book, likely a religious or ceremonial text, placed on an ornate stand. The table is covered with a decorative cloth and set with various dishes, glassware, and other tableware. The background suggests a formal indoor setting, with wooden paneling on the walls. Overall, the image conveys a sense of ceremony or ritual associated with the occasion.

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

This black and white photograph shows what appears to be a decorative cake made in the shape of an open book, sitting on a draped table at what seems to be a formal event or celebration. The "book cake" is quite detailed, with visible pages and decorative elements around the edges. Behind it is a longer table set with glasses and place settings, also covered with draped fabric. The setting suggests this might be from a special occasion like a graduation, religious ceremony, or anniversary celebration. The image has the characteristic look of an older photograph, possibly from mid-20th century.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a large cake shaped like an open book, situated on a table covered with a dark-colored cloth. The cake is adorned with intricate designs and has a tall candle in the center, surrounded by several smaller candles. In the background, two tables are visible, each set with plates, cups, and silverware, accompanied by a man and woman seated at one of the tables. The room features a wooden panel wall and a checkered floor, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a large cake designed to resemble an open book, with a knife inserted into it. The cake is placed on a table covered with a dark tablecloth, and it features a dark-colored cover with white designs. The cake is adorned with candles on top, and there are two additional tables visible in the background, each set with plates, cups, and silverware. A man and woman are seated at one of the tables, and the room has a wall with vertical wood paneling. The overall atmosphere suggests that this is a celebratory event, possibly a birthday or anniversary party.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a dining room setting. The focus is on a table in the foreground, which is adorned with a large, elaborate cake. The cake appears to be a multi-tiered structure, possibly representing a book, complete with intricate decorations and what seems to be a candle on top. The cake is surrounded by various table settings, including plates, napkins, and glasses, suggesting that the table is prepared for a formal event or celebration.

In the background, there are two additional tables, also set with similar tableware, indicating that this is likely a gathering or party. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a room with wooden paneling and a framed picture on the wall. There are also two people seated at a table in the background, one of whom is wearing a bow tie and appears to be engaged in conversation or drinking.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of formality and celebration, with the elaborate cake and well-prepared table settings suggesting a special occasion or event. The black-and-white filter adds a sense of nostalgia or timelessness to the scene.

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

The black and white image shows a dining area with two long tables. The tables are covered with tablecloths, and there are various items on them, including glasses, cups, plates, and napkins. In the center of the image, there is a cake with a book design, and it is placed on a table covered with a cloth. There are two people sitting on the right side of the image.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image presents a formal setting, likely a celebration or special occasion. The composition is centered around a large, elaborately decorated cake designed to look like an open book. The entire scene has a somewhat inverted or negative appearance, with light and dark areas reversed.

Foreground:

  • A large cake, shaped like an open book, is the focal point. It sits on a smaller table. The cake is intricately decorated with detailed designs, possibly involving frosting.
  • The smaller table is covered with a dark, draped cloth.

Midground:

  • Two long tables are arranged on either side of the cake table. These tables are set with place settings, including glasses, plates, and napkins.
  • On one side, there is a person, appearing to be wearing a suit and looking towards the cake.
  • The tables are covered with dark, draped cloths.
  • In the background, we can see a candle and some flower arrangements.

Background:

  • A wall appears to be made of wood paneling.
  • There are a few framed pictures hanging on the wall.

Overall Atmosphere:

The image conveys a sense of formality, celebration, and perhaps a historical context given the style and cake design. The inverted tones give it a somewhat dreamlike or surreal quality.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-02

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white negative.

At the center of the foreground is a table draped with a long skirt. On top of this table is a large cake shaped like an open book, complete with details like pages and what appears to be calligraphy.

Behind the cake, there are two other tables, also draped with long skirts. These tables seem to be set for a meal or event, with cups, glasses, plates, and other items neatly arranged.

In the background, we can see a wall. A man in a suit and tie is seated at one of the tables, appearing to be in thought or giving a speech. A woman sits to his right.

Overall, the image suggests a celebration or special event, likely a birthday party or a wedding, with the elaborate cake as a centerpiece. The black and white negative format adds a sense of nostalgia to the scene.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a ceremonial or religious setting, likely within a synagogue or a similar religious space. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Central Focus:

    • The central focus of the image is a table covered with a dark cloth, on which two large, ornate books are prominently displayed. These books appear to be Torah scrolls, which are sacred texts in Judaism.
    • The Torah scrolls are open, and their covers are decorated with intricate embroidery and possibly silver or metallic adornments.
  2. Surrounding Elements:

    • Surrounding the table are several other tables, also covered with dark cloths. These tables are laden with various items, including candles, silverware, and what appear to be food items.
    • The candles are lit, adding a ceremonial or festive atmosphere to the scene.
  3. Background:

    • In the background, there are two individuals. One person is standing and appears to be engaged in conversation or thought, while the other person is partially visible and seems to be handling something on one of the tables.
    • The walls of the room are plain and have a few small decorations or pictures hanging on them.
  4. Atmosphere:

    • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a solemn or celebratory event, possibly a religious ceremony or festival. The presence of the Torah scrolls and the lit candles indicate a Jewish context, potentially a service or celebration related to a significant religious holiday.

The image captures a moment of reverence and community, highlighting the importance of the Torah and the ceremonial elements in the setting.

Qwen

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Text analysis

Amazon

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