Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man using large mortar and pestle)

Date

c. 1940

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.7720

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man using large mortar and pestle)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.7720

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Person 99.3
Human 99.3
Tool 87.3
Forge 72.7
Face 67.1
Worker 64.8
Clothing 62.7
Apparel 62.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 99.9
one 99.4
bucket 98.7
adult 98.2
two 97.3
man 94.9
art 94.1
container 90.7
three 89.8
actor 88.9
portrait 88
sculptor 87.9
woman 87.6
wear 87
elderly 86.9
artisan 84.8
group 84.4
print 82.1
instrument 80.3
blacksmith 80.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

newspaper 38.3
product 29.8
creation 23.2
statue 21.6
sculpture 20.5
building 17.1
architecture 16.4
person 15.5
city 15
ancient 14.7
old 13.9
portrait 13.6
male 13.6
wall 12.9
man 12.8
black 12.7
art 12.5
human 12
history 11.6
monument 11.2
stone 11.1
face 10.7
people 10.6
grunge 10.2
model 10.1
dress 9.9
travel 9.9
fashion 9.8
marble 9.7
antique 9.5
historic 9.2
vintage 9.1
tourism 9.1
lady 8.9
decoration 8.9
body 8.8
tourist 8.6
column 8.6
culture 8.5
head 8.4
house 8.4
traditional 8.3
style 8.2
sexy 8
water 8
urban 7.9
seller 7.8
adult 7.8
structure 7.7
famous 7.4
dirty 7.2
fountain 7.2
religion 7.2
posing 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 96.5
outdoor 91.7
person 85.4
clothing 85.1
black and white 83.5
statue 77.3
drawing 69.2
man 66.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 99.3%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a man is standing in front of a water fountain -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a photo negative depicting a man engaged in traditional food preparation. He appears to be pounding something in a large wooden mortar using a long pestle. The man stands outdoors in a rustic setting, wearing a collared shirt and trousers. Behind him, there is a simple wooden shelf adorned with potted plants, as well as a fabric canopy providing shade. The setting includes wooden posts and vegetation, giving a rural or agricultural atmosphere. The negative format of the image results in reversed colors and tones.

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative showing a man using a large wooden mortar and pestle. The man is positioned next to a wooden structure that resembles a table or shelf, which has pots and plants on it. He is using the pestle to grind or pound something in the mortar. The setting appears to be outdoors, with vegetation and what looks like a tent canopy overhead. The man is dressed in a simple shirt and pants, and he has short hair and a mustache. The overall atmosphere suggests a rural or traditional setting.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts an older man, likely an artist or craftsman, working on a wooden sculpture or carving in an outdoor setting. He appears to be intently focused on his work, with various tools and materials visible around him. The background includes a wooden structure, possibly a shed or studio, and some foliage, suggesting a rural or natural environment. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, capturing a moment of creative expression and craftsmanship.

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

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from an earlier era. The image shows someone working with what appears to be a large wooden post or log. They are wearing work clothes - a long-sleeved shirt and pants. The setting seems to be outdoors, with some potted plants visible in the background on what looks like shelving. The photograph has a documentary or historical quality to it, capturing what appears to be some kind of manual labor or craftsmanship activity.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an older man engaged in manual labor, likely in a rural or outdoor setting. The man is dressed in casual attire, consisting of a collared shirt and pants, and has short hair. He is holding a large wooden tool with a handle and a bowl-shaped attachment at the bottom, which appears to be used for grinding or crushing materials.

In the background, there are various objects visible, including a shelf with potted plants, a wooden post, and a patch of grass. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of hard work and dedication, as the man is focused on his task and surrounded by the tools and materials necessary for his labor.

The image may have been taken in the early 20th century, given the style of clothing and the equipment being used. The photograph is likely a documentation of everyday life in a rural or agricultural setting, highlighting the importance of manual labor and self-sufficiency.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing in a garden, holding a large wooden mortar and pestle. The man has short hair and is wearing a dark shirt with rolled-up sleeves and light-colored pants. He is standing on a patch of grass or dirt, with his left hand grasping the handle of the mortar and his right hand holding the pestle.

In the background, there are several plants and trees visible, as well as a wooden structure that appears to be a garden shed or greenhouse. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and serene setting, with the man engaged in a quiet activity amidst nature.

The image also features a white border around the edges, which may indicate that it was taken from a larger photograph or document. Additionally, there are some faint lines and markings visible on the surface of the image, which could be due to the aging process or the method of reproduction used to create the photograph.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The black-and-white photo shows an old man standing in front of a wooden structure, holding a wooden stick. He is wearing a polo shirt and pants. He is probably grinding something in a stone mortar. There are several items on the shelves, including a bucket, a pot, and a plant. There are also plants on the ground. Behind him is a tree trunk, and there is a blurry view of a house and a tree.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The black-and-white photo features an adult man standing in front of a wooden structure. He is holding a wooden pestle and mortar, and he is probably grinding something inside the mortar. He is wearing a polo shirt and pants. Behind him is a wooden structure with a shelf holding several objects, including a potted plant. There is also a piece of cloth hanging on the wooden structure. The photo has a white border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white image appears to be a photographic negative, in which colors and tones are inverted.

At the center is a man, his appearance suggesting he is an older individual. He is dressed in what appears to be a button-up shirt and pants. His hands are clasped around a long, cylindrical object that resembles a pestle.

The pestle is inserted into a mortar, a large bowl-shaped object set atop a pedestal. The overall setup suggests the man is in the process of grinding or pounding something within the mortar.

The background includes elements of an outdoor or semi-outdoor setting. There's a wooden structure, possibly a porch or shed, visible to the left, with shelves holding various containers and plants. Overhead, a makeshift awning or cover provides shade. Beyond the structure, there are hints of foliage and trees.

The edges of the image have the appearance of a sheet of photographic paper or film, complete with perforations and markings that would be found on such material.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black-and-white, inverted photograph, giving it a unique visual appearance. It captures an older man in a rustic outdoor setting. The overall tone is one of simplicity and potentially a glimpse into a past era.

Description:

  • The Man: The focal point is an older man, likely the central subject of the photograph. He appears to be working with a large mortar and pestle. He is holding the pestle with both hands, as if in the act of grinding or processing something within the mortar. He is wearing a light-colored shirt and pants.
  • The Mortar and Pestle: The mortar appears to be a large, bulbous container, possibly made of wood or stone. The pestle is a thick, cylindrical object. They are set on a raised pedestal.
  • Setting: The scene seems to be outdoors, possibly in a backyard or garden. There are elements that suggest a simple, somewhat unrefined environment. Plants are visible on the surrounding shelves.
  • Background: The background reveals a wooden structure, potentially a porch or shed, and there are some plants and vegetation nearby.

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Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The black and white photograph depicts an older man engaged in a traditional activity, possibly grinding or crushing something using a large wooden mortar and pestle. The man is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and light-colored pants, and he appears to be focused on his task.

The setting appears to be outdoors, under a makeshift shelter or tent with a tarpaulin roof. The background includes various items, such as pots, containers, and what looks like bundles of plants or herbs, suggesting a rustic or rural environment. There are also some plants or flowers visible in the background, adding to the natural ambiance of the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of traditional craftsmanship and manual labor, possibly related to food preparation or herbal medicine. The photograph captures a moment of everyday life, highlighting the simplicity and skill involved in manual tasks.