Human Generated Data

Title

The Crimea

Date

2001

People

Artist: Tacita Dean, British born 1965

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund, M25160

Human Generated Data

Title

The Crimea

People

Artist: Tacita Dean, British born 1965

Date

2001

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund, M25160

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-01

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-01

people 98.8
art 97.8
vintage 94.9
illustration 93.3
retro 93
old 92
landscape 91.3
man 89.4
nature 89.4
desktop 89.2
no person 88.3
antique 87.4
print 86.9
picture frame 86.5
adult 85.2
group 85.2
bill 83.2
album 83
wear 82.7
paper 80.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-01

grunge 32.4
vintage 29.8
landscape 27.5
old 26.5
texture 26.4
snow 25.5
antique 23.4
aged 19.9
sky 19.9
grungy 19
retro 18
structure 16.9
black 16.8
art 16.3
tree 15.7
frame 15.1
border 14.5
damaged 14.3
old fashioned 14.3
paper 14.1
travel 14.1
space 14
weather 13.7
artistic 13
ancient 13
grain 12.9
rough 12.8
rural 12.3
outdoor 12.2
paint 11.8
dirty 11.8
graphic 11.7
pattern 11.6
trees 11.6
ocean 11.5
watercolor 11.5
rusty 11.4
scenic 11.4
field 10.9
scenery 10.8
wallpaper 10.7
country 10.5
weathered 10.5
forest 10.4
scene 10.4
empty 10.3
sand 10.3
clouds 10.1
countryside 10
water 10
silhouette 9.9
material 9.8
wall 9.7
faded 9.7
screen 9.6
collage 9.6
text 9.6
dirt 9.5
negative 9.5
color 9.5
artwork 9.2
earth 9
grime 8.8
textured 8.8
crumpled 8.7
fog 8.7
worn 8.6
season 8.6
design 8.4
park 8.2
coast 8.1
beach 8
river 8
film 7.9
noise 7.8
scratch 7.8
decay 7.7
summer 7.7
rust 7.7
edge 7.7
canvas 7.6
vacation 7.4
light 7.4
global 7.3
sun 7.2
horizon 7.2
sea 7.2
sunset 7.2
holiday 7.2
architecture 7

Google
created on 2019-11-01

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-01

text 96.2
black 79.8
old 75.8
gallery 58
picture frame 13

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Tree
Picture frame
Human face

Clarifai

Tree 93.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-01

nature landscape 96.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-01

a vintage photo of a train 42.5%
a black and white photo of a train 36.8%
an old photo of a train 36.7%

Clarifai

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

photograph of a plume of smoke.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a train on a track

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-31

This image appears to be a monochromatic artwork or photograph that displays a grainy texture. In the foreground, there is a darker area at the bottom that could represent the ground or a landscape, with noticeable mottling or speckled patterns. Two prominent, darker, cloud-like forms are visible in the middle area against a lighter background, which might suggest a sky or open space. The image possesses an abstract quality with its soft focus and lack of clear details.

Additionally, there are handwritten annotations throughout the image, which include signatures or initials, arrows, and possibly comments or notes. These annotations give the impression that the image may be part of a draft, a study, or a work in progress. The context of the annotations is unclear without additional information. Overall, the piece exudes an artistic, ethereal atmosphere.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-31

The image appears to be a monochromatic photograph or an artwork depicting a bleak, desolate landscape. The image is dominated by two large, dark, cloud-like formations which might represent explosions or plumes of smoke rising from the ground. The ground itself is speckled with dark spots, suggesting a rough, textured surface, possibly a battlefield or a wasteland.

There is an overlay of handwritten annotations and faint lines scattered throughout the image, which seem to label or point out specific elements within the scene, giving it the appearance of a studied or documented photograph. The handwriting is white and relatively small, making it rather inconspicuous against the dark background. This combination of visual elements and textual notes gives the artwork a conceptual or investigative quality, inviting the viewer to examine and interpret the details more closely.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph showing a landscape with what looks like an explosion or large plume of dark smoke rising into the sky. The foreground shows what appears to be a desert or barren terrain with a textured, dotted pattern. There's a large dark silhouette, possibly of a tree or another natural formation, on the left side of the image. The sky is light-colored and appears hazy or overcast. There seem to be some handwritten notes or annotations scattered across the image, though they're not clearly legible in this version. The overall composition and quality suggests this might be a military or documentary photograph, possibly from a test or combat situation.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-31

This appears to be a black and white historical photograph showing what looks like a battlefield or combat scene. There are large plumes of dark smoke rising from explosions or fires on the horizon. The foreground shows what appears to be a textured or patterned field. The overall composition is stark and dramatic, with the dark smoke contrasting against a light sky. There appear to be some handwritten notes or annotations on the photograph, though they're not clearly legible in this version. The image has the grainy, documentary quality typical of wartime photography.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-31

The black and white image appears to show a flat agricultural field or meadow in the foreground, with some trees or large bushes visible in the distance against a hazy or cloudy sky. The field has an uneven, textured appearance, possibly indicating it is filled with crops or wild grasses and plants. The trees or bushes rise up from the horizon line and have irregular, fluffy shapes. Handwritten notes or labels are scattered around the edges of the photograph, but the text is not clearly legible in this scan. Overall, the image has a soft, dreamy quality due to the hazy sky and lack of sharp detail.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-31

The image appears to be a black and white landscape photograph depicting a vast, grassy field or meadow in the foreground. In the background, there are several dark, billowing clouds of smoke rising against a hazy, overcast sky. The composition draws the viewer's eye towards the dramatic, ominous sky and the atmosphere of the scene. Without being able to identify any specific individuals, the image conveys a sense of drama and uncertainty in the natural setting.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image is a black and white photograph of a field with trees in the background. The field is in the foreground, and the trees are in the background. The trees are dark and appear to be silhouettes against the sky. The field is light-colored and appears to be made up of small plants or grass. The sky is light gray and appears to be overcast.

The image has a white border around it, and there are some illegible words written in white on the image. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the peaceful field and trees creating a sense of calm.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an explosion in a field, with handwritten notes and annotations scattered throughout. The explosion is centered on the left side of the image, while another explosion can be seen on the right side. The background features a gray sky, and the overall atmosphere suggests that the photograph was taken during wartime.

The handwritten notes and annotations are written in white ink and appear to be describing the events depicted in the photograph. They provide context and information about the explosion, including details about the location, time, and circumstances surrounding the event.

Overall, the image presents a dramatic and intense scene, capturing a moment of chaos and destruction. The addition of handwritten notes and annotations adds an extra layer of depth and meaning to the photograph, providing insight into the events that unfolded.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph with a white border, giving it a vintage appearance. It appears to be a photograph of a battlefield with smoke rising from two distinct areas, possibly from explosions or fires. The smoke is thick and dark, contrasting sharply with the lighter tones of the sky and ground. The ground is covered with what appears to be grass or vegetation, and the sky is clear, with no visible clouds.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a vast, open field with two large explosions in the middle. The explosions are surrounded by smoke and dust, and the sky is overcast. The photograph has a vintage look, and it is printed on a white border. The image is titled "The Battle of Verdun," and it was taken in 1916 during World War I. The photograph captures the devastation and destruction caused by the war, and it serves as a reminder of the human cost of conflict.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white artwork, likely a print, with a slightly grainy texture. It evokes a sense of history or a found photograph. The scene depicts a landscape with dark, undefined shapes suggestive of explosions or smoke plumes rising in the distance. There are scattered handwritten notes across the image.

Key Elements:

  • Landscape: The composition is divided into three main areas. The top third represents a grey, overcast sky. The middle third shows a flat, dark line, perhaps indicating a horizon or the edge of a field. The bottom third features a textured, granular field or ground.
  • Explosions/Smoke: Two prominent dark, cloud-like shapes dominate the scene, possibly representing explosions or smoke. The shapes are not precisely defined, giving them a somewhat ominous quality.
  • Handwritten Notes: The entire picture has white handwritten notes scribbled on it. Some seem to label areas or elements within the image, while others may be reflective thoughts or annotations.
  • Atmosphere: The overall tone is somber and evocative. The black and white palette, the dark clouds, and the scattered writing create a sense of unease, mystery, and perhaps reflection.

Style and Interpretation:

The style suggests a combination of photography and drawing or printmaking. The image seems to be a thought-provoking piece of art, likely aiming to convey a narrative, a historical event, or a personal response to a subject matter. The annotations add to the complexity of the work, as they invite the viewer to ponder the artist's perspective.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

The black and white image is a landscape scene, seemingly a drawing or print, framed by a white border. The lower part of the image is filled with a textured, speckled pattern, giving the impression of a field or ground covered in small dots.

A dark, solid horizontal line runs across the middle of the image, separating the ground from the sky. Along this line, there are two distinct plume-like forms, one larger and on the left side, and a smaller one on the right. They resemble explosions or bursts of smoke.

Fine, white handwriting or text appears scattered across the image, superimposed on the ground, sky, and even on the plume-like forms. These appear to be annotations, possibly explaining elements within the image.

The sky is relatively clear, with some subtle shading that indicates clouds. The overall tone of the image is somber and evokes a sense of destruction or aftermath.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a historical black-and-white photograph, possibly from a military context, showing a landscape with significant smoke or explosions. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Scene Description:

    • The photograph depicts a wide, open landscape with a horizon line in the middle.
    • There are two large, dark plumes of smoke rising from the ground, indicating explosions or fires.
    • The foreground shows a textured area that could be a field or terrain with vegetation or debris.
  2. Annotations:

    • The image is annotated with handwritten notes in white ink. These annotations seem to label various features and areas within the photograph.
    • Some of the visible labels include terms like "craters," "trenches," "shell holes," and other descriptive terms that suggest military activity or the aftermath of combat.
    • Specific areas are circled and labeled, pointing out particular features or points of interest.
  3. Context:

    • Given the presence of smoke plumes, craters, and trenches, it is likely that this photograph was taken during or after a battle, possibly during World War I or World War II.
    • The annotations suggest that the image might have been used for military analysis, planning, or documentation purposes.
  4. Photographic Style:

    • The photograph is in black and white, which is consistent with the photographic technology of the early to mid-20th century.
    • The image has a somewhat grainy quality, which is typical of aerial reconnaissance photographs from that era.

Overall, this image seems to capture a moment of conflict, providing a visual record of the impact of military actions on the landscape. The annotations add context and detail, indicating specific areas of interest or damage.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Google

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