Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

Date

1964

People

Artist: John Grillo, American 1917 - 2014

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund, M25151

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

People

Artist: John Grillo, American 1917 - 2014

Date

1964

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund, M25151

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Art 83.3
Soil 81.4
Nature 79.3
Outdoors 78.1
Archaeology 66.2
Painting 63.8
Ground 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

dirty 99.4
wreck 99.3
broken 98.5
vintage 98.2
retro 98.1
stain 97.9
rust 97.5
old 97.3
messy 97.2
rusty 97
art 96.7
splash 96.7
junk 96.5
illustration 96.4
sooty 96.4
war 95.4
wreckage 95.1
painting 94.8
wear 94.6
bit 94.6

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

ship 79.6
wreck 72.8
vessel 62.4
craft 37.6
landscape 30.5
shipwreck 30
sky 30
sand 27.1
beach 25.8
sea 25
vehicle 24.5
water 24
ocean 21.8
travel 20.4
clouds 19.4
coast 18.9
scenic 18.4
tree 18.3
coastline 16.9
wreckage 16.5
vacation 16.4
old 15.3
part 15.1
shore 14.9
waves 14.9
graffito 14.8
scenery 14.4
summer 13.5
river 13.5
tourism 13.2
rock 13
cloud 12.9
horizon 12.6
desert 12.3
island 11.9
sun 11.3
scene 11.3
wave 11.2
lake 11
decoration 10.8
holiday 10.8
forest 10.4
stone 10.4
rocks 10.4
plow 10.4
weather 10.2
boat 10.2
outdoor 9.9
environment 9.9
mountain 9.8
trees 9.8
outdoors 9.7
day 9.4
natural 9.4
grunge 9.4
light 9.4
tranquil 9.1
tool 8.9
surf 8.7
winter 8.5
black 8.4
shoreline 8.3
park 8.2
sunset 8.1
geology 7.8
nobody 7.8
cold 7.8
fishing 7.7
seascape 7.7
snow 7.6
weathered 7.6
bay 7.6
vintage 7.4
peaceful 7.3
calm 7.3
tourist 7.3
color 7.2
sunlight 7.1
architecture 7
textured 7

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

text 99
book 98.6
drawing 98.1
sketch 96.1
painting 89.4
cartoon 71.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-30
Gender Male, 67.8%
Confused 0.5%
Fear 9.3%
Surprised 3.6%
Calm 69.3%
Disgusted 0.3%
Angry 0.3%
Sad 1.5%
Happy 15.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 44-62
Gender Female, 66.7%
Fear 1.2%
Angry 0.4%
Calm 89.6%
Confused 0.3%
Happy 1.5%
Surprised 0.5%
Sad 6.3%
Disgusted 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Painting 63.8%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-30

This image showcases an abstract black and white artwork. The composition features bold, erratic brush strokes and varying textures. Dark, inky black areas dominate the piece, contrasted by lighter patches and smudges of white and grey. The image contains circular forms and rough, jagged shapes distributed unevenly across the surface. The overall impression is dynamic and chaotic, evoking a sense of movement and intensity. It likely uses techniques such as scratching or scraping to create varied lines and patterns within the broader monochromatic palette.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-30

The image is a monochromatic artwork, primarily in black and white, which appears to be an abstract print or painting. The composition is dynamic, featuring a variety of shapes, textures, and forms that are layered in a way that creates a sense of depth and movement. There are several elements that stand out: a central circular form that could be interpreted as a sphere or a void, surrounded by what looks like brushstrokes, smudges, and perhaps areas where a palette knife may have been used.

The range of textures suggests that different techniques were applied, perhaps including printmaking methods like etching or monoprinting, as well as painting techniques. The edges of the artwork are rough, reinforcing the impression that this could be a print.

There's a signature in the bottom left corner, indicating the artist's mark, but in compliance with the guidelines I will not name the artist. Overall, the piece is expressive and evokes a sense of raw, controlled chaos. It leaves much to the viewer's interpretation and could be the subject of various narratives or emotional responses depending on how one engages with it.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-30

This is an abstract black and white artwork that appears to be created using a printmaking or monotype technique. The composition features bold, gestural black marks and shapes against a lighter background. There are several circular or spherical forms visible throughout the piece, as well as angular geometric shapes and sweeping brushstrokes. The contrast between the deep blacks and white spaces creates a dynamic, almost turbulent feeling. The texture appears rough and spontaneous, with areas showing brush marks, splatter effects, and varying degrees of ink density. The overall effect is very expressionistic and suggests movement and energy within the abstract composition.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-30

The image appears to be an abstract black and white painting or print. It depicts various fragmented, overlapping shapes and textures in a chaotic, gestural style. The composition includes rough brushstrokes, drips and splatters of ink or paint, and collage-like elements that resemble torn or crumpled paper.

The overall effect is energetic and expressive, with a sense of spontaneity and movement. The high contrast between the black marks and white background adds visual drama and intensity. While the forms are abstracted and non-representational, there is a rawness and visceral quality to the mark-making that conveys emotion.

This artwork seems to exemplify the style and techniques of Abstract Expressionism, an avant-garde movement that emerged in the mid-20th century. The emphasis on spontaneous, subconscious creation and the rejection of literal representation were key tenets of this boundary-pushing approach to art making.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-30

The image appears to be an abstract black and white composition. It features a variety of textural and gestural elements, including brushstrokes, splatters, and shapes that create a dynamic and expressive visual narrative. The contrast between the dark and light tones adds depth and complexity to the overall composition. The overall effect is one of a moody, evocative, and abstract artistic expression.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image presents a striking black-and-white abstract painting, characterized by a predominantly dark palette with splashes of white. The composition features a central circle, surrounded by irregular shapes and lines that evoke a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of dynamic tension, as if the various elements are in a state of flux and interaction.

The painting's background is a deep, rich black, which serves to accentuate the lighter tones and create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with visible texture and layering that adds to the work's visual interest.

The use of black and white creates a sense of contrast and highlights the artist's skill in manipulating light and shadow. The painting's abstract nature allows the viewer to interpret it in their own way, making it a thought-provoking and engaging piece of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image presents a black-and-white abstract painting, characterized by its dark and muted color palette. The artwork features a prominent black shape in the center, resembling a circle or oval, which is surrounded by various other shapes and marks. These shapes are predominantly black and white, with some appearing to be hand-painted or drawn.

The background of the painting is a light beige color, providing a subtle contrast to the darker shapes and marks. The overall effect is one of depth and texture, with the different elements blending together to create a sense of visual interest.

In terms of style, the painting appears to be an example of abstract expressionism, a movement that emphasizes the process of creating art rather than the final product. The use of bold brushstrokes and expressive marks suggests a spontaneous and intuitive approach to painting, which is characteristic of this style.

Overall, the image presents a thought-provoking and visually striking piece of art that invites the viewer to explore its depths and meanings.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-30

The image is a black-and-white artwork that appears to be a painting or a print. It features abstract shapes and forms that do not represent any specific object or scene. The composition is dominated by bold, sweeping brushstrokes and patches of varying shades of black and white. The upper left corner has a large, dark shape that contrasts sharply with the lighter areas around it. There are also smaller, irregular shapes scattered throughout the piece, adding to the dynamic and chaotic feel of the artwork. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, with the viewer's eye drawn to the contrasting areas of light and dark.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-30

The image is a black-and-white abstract painting with a collage-like composition. The painting features various shapes and forms, including circles, lines, and abstract patterns. The shapes are arranged in a way that creates a sense of depth and movement, with some elements appearing to overlap or intersect with others. The painting has a textured, layered quality, with some areas appearing more solid and others more translucent. The overall effect is one of complexity and ambiguity, with the viewer left to interpret the meaning and significance of the various elements in the composition.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is an abstract, black and white artwork with a bold, expressive style. It appears to be a print or monotype, given the textures and the way the ink has been applied.

Key Features:

  • Color Palette: The artwork is starkly monochrome, using only black and white.
  • Composition: The image is dominated by dynamic shapes and textures. There's no clear focal point. It's a collage of shapes that interplay with each other.
  • Technique: The artist seems to have used a combination of techniques, including brushstrokes, splatters, and possibly some kind of textured application or printing method. There are areas where the ink is thick and textured, while other areas feature thin washes and splatters.
  • Form: There's an overall sense of movement and energy created by the swirling brushstrokes and the contrast between the solid black and the lighter, textured areas.
  • Style: The style leans towards abstract expressionism or perhaps a form of gestural abstraction. It's evocative of emotional intensity and raw artistic expression.

Overall Impression:

The artwork has a strong, visceral quality. It's not meant to represent a specific object or scene but rather to convey a feeling or an idea through the artist's use of form, texture, and the dynamic relationship between black and white.

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

The image is a black and white abstract artwork. It features a chaotic arrangement of shapes, lines, and textures, creating a dynamic and expressive composition. The black elements dominate the piece, forming a stark contrast with the areas of white and light gray. The use of brushstrokes, splatters, and irregular forms suggests a spontaneous and gestural approach to art-making. Two circular shapes, one in the upper left and the other in the lower center, add a sense of structure to the otherwise free-flowing composition. Overall, the artwork conveys a sense of energy, depth, and complexity, inviting interpretation and contemplation.