Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two photographs: postmortem portraits of babies)

Date

c. 1935, printed later

People

Artist: Durette Studio, American 20th century

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.6090

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two photographs: postmortem portraits of babies)

People

Artist: Durette Studio, American 20th century

Date

c. 1935, printed later

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.6090

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-16

Human 83.7
Furniture 81
Bed 81
Indoors 80.2
Interior Design 80.2
Advertisement 77.5
Collage 77.5
Poster 77.5
Art 74.9
Finger 74.6
Face 68.8
Electronics 66.2
Monitor 66.2
LCD Screen 66.2
Screen 66.2
Display 66.2
Home Decor 63.9
Person 58.1
Newborn 58
Baby 58

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-16

people 99.9
one 99.3
adult 98.5
room 97.1
hospital 97.1
man 96.5
illness 96.4
indoors 92.6
portrait 92.3
furniture 92.2
offense 90
two 87.3
elderly 87.1
pain 84
art 82.7
medical practitioner 82.4
injury 82.3
baby 82.3
child 82
administration 82

Imagga
created on 2019-11-16

radiator 35.2
device 31.7
mechanism 28.4
old 20.9
man 16.1
furniture 15.6
cell 14.7
metal 12.1
light 12
industry 11.9
industrial 11.8
vintage 11.6
latch 11.5
interior 11.5
catch 10.3
black 10.2
house 10
dark 10
history 9.8
steel 9.7
work 9.4
construction 9.4
architecture 9.4
worker 8.9
stone 8.8
statue 8.8
antique 8.7
sculpture 8.6
fastener 8.6
room 8.5
building 8.3
historic 8.2
dirty 8.1
wall 8.1
weld 7.9
welder 7.9
welding 7.9
person 7.9
art 7.8
labor 7.8
texture 7.6
hand 7.6
aged 7.2
home 7.2
machine 7.1
male 7.1
furnishing 7.1
electric chair 7

Google
created on 2019-11-16

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-16

drawing 98.2
sketch 96.5
indoor 92.8
painting 91.1
text 85.4
black and white 84.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 1-5
Gender Female, 63.9%
Happy 9.4%
Fear 18.1%
Angry 0.7%
Confused 0.5%
Calm 2.9%
Disgusted 0.1%
Surprised 0.6%
Sad 67.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bed
Person
Bed 81%
Person 58.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-16

a person sleeping on a bed 29.7%
a person sleeping in a bed 29.6%
a person sitting on a bed 29.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-27

a photograph of a cat is laying on a bed with a cat -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image appears to be a black-and-white photograph featuring two separate views of a deceased infant lying in a bed or crib. The upper section shows the baby dressed in a delicate white gown, positioned on a pillow, with the head slightly elevated. The ornate surroundings suggest a domestic setting, possibly featuring lace curtains and a framed picture on the wall. The lower section of the image also shows the baby in a similar arrangement, surrounded by floral decorations and religious symbols, including what looks like a statue and framed portrait, possibly part of a memorial or post-mortem tradition. The scene evokes a sense of tenderness and reverence, emphasizing a ceremonial aspect.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image consists of two black and white photographs laid out vertically, depicting a somber and delicate scene. In both photographs, the main subject is a baby dressed in a formal, possibly christening or burial gown, lying peacefully.

In the top photograph, the baby is lying on a bed or cushioned surface, with its hands gently folded over the chest. The setting is indoors, with lace or patterned wallpaper in the background, giving the image a vintage and intimate feel. The baby is wearing a bonnet, and the expression is calm and serene, suggesting a post-mortem portrayal, which was a common practice in earlier times for remembrance.

The bottom photograph provides another view of the baby, again lying on a similar bedding arrangement. The scene is slightly darker, with a more defined surrounding. To the left of the baby, there is a small altar or display with religious or sentimental artifacts, including a figurine and a photograph. The ambiance is similar, maintaining the vintage, respectful, and intimate tone of a post-mortem portrait meant to memorialize the infant.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a baby lying in a bed, with the top half of the image showing the baby and the bottom half showing the bed.

  • The baby is lying on its back in the top half of the image.
    • The baby is wearing a white outfit and has a white blanket covering its body.
    • The baby's head is resting on a pillow, and its arms are bent at the elbows.
    • The baby appears to be sleeping or resting.
  • The bed is shown in the bottom half of the image.
    • The bed has a white sheet and a white blanket draped over it.
    • There are two pillows on the bed, one at the head and one at the foot.
    • The bed is positioned against a wall with a dark-colored wallpaper or curtain.

The image suggests that the baby is sleeping or resting in a comfortable and cozy environment. The use of white linens and a soft blanket creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the dark-colored wallpaper or curtain in the background adds a sense of contrast and depth to the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a baby lying on a bed, with the baby's face blurred out. The baby is dressed in white clothing and appears to be sleeping or deceased. The bed is covered with a white sheet, and there are various objects on the bed, including what appears to be a small picture frame.

In the background, there is a wall with a patterned wallpaper or curtain, and a lace curtain hanging from the ceiling. The overall atmosphere of the image is somber and melancholic, suggesting that the baby may have passed away. The blurred face of the baby adds to the sense of mystery and sadness surrounding the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph, likely taken in the past, featuring two scenes of a baby in a bed. The top scene shows a baby lying on a bed with pillows and a blanket. The baby is wearing a white outfit and appears to be sleeping peacefully. The bed is covered with a white sheet, and the room has a dark background. The bottom scene shows a baby lying on a bed with a white sheet and a white pillow. The baby is also wearing a white outfit and appears to be sleeping. The bed is covered with a white sheet, and the room has a dark background.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a composite of two black-and-white photographs of a baby lying on a bed. The top image shows a baby lying on a bed with a white blanket. The baby is wearing a white dress and is sleeping. The bed is covered with a white sheet and has a pillow. A white curtain is hanging on the wall behind the bed. The bottom image shows a baby lying on a bed with a white blanket.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-11

This is a composite image containing two black and white photographs, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.

The top portion of the image features a photograph of a newborn baby lying in a bed. The baby is dressed in a delicate outfit and appears to be asleep. The room's backdrop includes patterned wallpaper and a lace curtain. There is a small portrait hanging on the wall.

The bottom half of the image depicts what appears to be the same baby, but in a different context. This image is much darker and the scene is more somber, and the baby appears to be deceased. The baby is lying on a table with religious items such as a statue and an image of a religious figure, along with flowers. The backdrop suggests a similar room, likely the same.

The combined photographs suggest a remembrance or memorialization of the baby's life. It appears the top image was taken when the baby was alive and the bottom image was taken when the baby had passed away.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-11

The image presents a diptych, featuring two black and white photographs stacked one above the other. Both images depict a child or baby lying in what appears to be a bed or on a display surface.

In the top photograph, the child is seen in a brightly lit room with patterned wallpaper and lace curtains. The infant is wrapped in white fabric and appears to be sleeping peacefully, with their hands gently resting on their chest.

The lower photograph presents a contrasting scene. The room is significantly darker, with the child lying on a similar surface, also draped in white fabric. A small table or altar is placed behind the bed, decorated with candles, flowers, and what seems to be a religious statuette, possibly of the Virgin Mary. A framed photograph is also visible on the table.

The lower photograph's setting and arrangement suggest that the child may have passed away, and the image could be a memorial portrait or a part of a funeral or mourning tradition. The overall mood of the diptych is somber, contrasting the innocence and purity of new life (top image) with the stark reality of death (bottom image).

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a vintage black-and-white photograph divided into two sections.

Top Section:

  • The top section shows a person lying on a bed. The person's face is visible, and they are covered with a blanket. The setting seems to be an older room with patterned wallpaper and lace curtains.

Bottom Section:

  • The bottom section shows the same bed, but the person is not visible, and the bed is neatly made. There is a small framed photograph on a table beside the bed, and some decorative items are visible in the background.

The overall tone of the image suggests it might be a memorial or a post-mortem photograph, which was a common practice in the past to remember deceased loved ones. The setting and the items in the room give it a historical feel, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.