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Human Generated Data

Title

Die Explosion in dem Kanal [The Explosion in the Canal]

Date

2001

People

Artist: Tacita Dean, British born 1965

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund, M25176

Human Generated Data

Title

Die Explosion in dem Kanal [The Explosion in the Canal]

People

Artist: Tacita Dean, British born 1965

Date

2001

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund, M25176

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Fire 90.8
Art 80.9
Flame 63.9
Smoke 61.9
Forest Fire 59.3
Advertisement 58.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

art 99.2
vintage 98.8
retro 98
old 97.9
illustration 97.6
stain 97.3
dirty 97.2
brush 96.5
print 96.4
paper 96.1
sooty 95.6
wear 95.2
antique 95
cephalopod ink 95
people 95
bit 94.7
splash 94.6
artistic 94
visuals 93.4
abstract 93.4

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

fountain 100
structure 100
grunge 30.7
snow 26.1
vintage 25.6
forest 24.4
tree 23.9
old 23.7
landscape 23.1
texture 22.9
antique 20.8
water 20
park 19.8
grungy 19
art 18.2
retro 17.2
weather 16.8
paint 16.3
aged 16.3
river 16
black 15
frame 15
sun 14.9
light 14.7
fall 14.5
fog 14.5
border 14.5
pattern 14.4
trees 14.2
natural 14.1
sky 14
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dirty 13.6
travel 13.4
paper 13.3
space 13.2
scenic 13.2
ancient 13
cold 12.9
wall 12.8
winter 12.8
dark 12.5
color 12.2
outdoor 12.2
morning 11.8
season 11.7
tourism 11.6
text 11.4
sunrise 11.3
outdoors 11.2
wood 10.8
wallpaper 10.7
design 10.7
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stream 10.4
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grain 10.2
ecology 10.1
scenery 9.9
environment 9.9
cool 9.8
mist 9.7
autumn 9.7
frost 9.6
artistic 9.6
weathered 9.5
lake 9.2
sunset 9
history 8.9
material 8.9
mountain 8.9
night 8.9
misty 8.8
country 8.8
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ice 7.6
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city 7.5
backgrounds 7.3
yellow 7.3
summer 7.1
architecture 7

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

text 99.2
drawing 98.9
painting 98.7
sketch 97.8
indoor 89.6
child art 65.2
old 64.3
gallery 58.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster

Clarifai

Tree
Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Poster 58.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

interior objects 66.2%
paintings art 30%
streetview architecture 2.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-10-29

an old photo of a person 61.9%
an old photo of a flower 50.4%
old photo of a person 50.3%

Clarifai

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

a photograph of a fire.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a large explosion of smoke and smoke billowing out of a building

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a black and white photograph capturing the chaos and destruction of an explosion. The explosion is central in the image with large plumes of smoke and debris rising dramatically into the air. The ground below shows signs of extensive damage, with debris scattered in all directions and a visible water body, possibly a small pond or wetland, reflecting some of the explosion. The photograph includes handwritten annotations labeling various elements of the scene, though they are difficult to read. The background includes a few silhouetted trees and the vague outlines of structures or buildings. The photo has a date noted at the bottom right corner: "1916," indicating it was taken in that year. The overall mood conveyed by the image is one of violence and sudden destruction.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-31

This image depicts an explosion capturing a plume of smoke and debris rising from a central point at the ground level. The environment appears calm and rural with trees lining the far side of a body of water or a wetland, which suggests that the explosion is an isolated event, rather than part of a larger urban or industrial context.

The monochromatic photo or artwork has various texts and marks on it, likely annotations or artistic elements. There's a date visible, "1916," which may indicate the year the photograph was taken, or the artwork was created, or it might relate to the event itself. It's difficult to ascertain the specifics as the writing is partially obscure. The entire depiction is framed within a light-colored border that presents it like a framed piece. Overall, it conveys a sense of sudden disruption within a tranquil, natural scene.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-29

This is a dramatic black and white photograph showing a large explosion on or near a body of water. The image appears to be from a historical context, likely early 20th century, given its grainy quality and monochromatic nature. The explosion creates a massive plume of dark smoke and debris rising vertically into the sky, with fragments visible being thrown outward from the blast. Trees and buildings can be seen silhouetted in the background, and there appears to be a shoreline or riverbank in the foreground. The contrast between the dark explosion and the lighter sky creates a striking visual effect. There are some handwritten notes or annotations visible on the image, suggesting this might be a documentary or military photograph.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing a large explosion, likely from World War I. The image captures a dramatic moment of a detonation near or on water, with debris and smoke billowing upward in a dark plume against a light sky. Trees and buildings can be seen silhouetted in the background. The explosive force appears to be creating a significant blast pattern, with debris being thrown in multiple directions. The photo has a grainy, historical quality typical of early 20th century photography, and there appear to be some annotations or writing at the top of the image. The contrast between the dark explosion and the lighter background creates a striking and dramatic scene that powerfully conveys the destructive force of the blast.

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

This black and white image depicts an explosion or blast occurring near a body of water, likely a lake or river. The explosion sends a massive plume of smoke and debris high into the air. In the foreground, the water's surface is disturbed by the shockwave, creating ripples and disturbances. Some trees or vegetation can be seen silhouetted in the foreground as well. The image has a chaotic, destructive energy captured in the frozen moment of the powerful blast. Some handwritten notes are visible on the photograph itself, likely describing the location or details of the explosion event.

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting an explosion or a massive burst of energy in a rural or natural setting. The image shows a dramatic, almost ethereal cloud of smoke or vapor rising from the ground, with debris and what seems to be a wooden structure or debris scattered around. The background suggests a forested or wooded area with some buildings or structures visible in the distance. The overall composition and dramatic lighting create a powerful and striking visual effect.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an explosion, likely from the early 20th century. The explosion is centered in the image, with a large plume of smoke rising from it. The smoke is dark and billowy, with some lighter areas suggesting that it may be dissipating.

In the foreground, there are several objects that appear to be debris from the explosion. These include what looks like a piece of metal or a pipe, as well as some smaller fragments that are difficult to identify. There is also a body of water in the foreground, which may be a river or lake.

In the background, there are several trees and buildings visible. The trees appear to be tall and leafy, and they are scattered throughout the area. The buildings are smaller and more distant, but they appear to be some kind of industrial or commercial structures.

Overall, the image suggests that the explosion occurred in a rural or suburban area, possibly near a body of water. The presence of trees and buildings in the background suggests that the area was not completely uninhabited, but the explosion itself appears to have caused significant damage.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an explosion, with a large plume of smoke rising from the center. The explosion appears to be occurring over water, as there are ripples visible in the foreground. In the background, trees and buildings can be seen on either side of the explosion.

The image has a white border around it, and there are handwritten notes in white ink scattered throughout the image. These notes appear to be in German and provide information about the explosion, such as the date (1918) and the location (Ende). The overall effect of the image is one of chaos and destruction, with the massive explosion dominating the scene.

Amazon Nova

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

A black-and-white photograph of a large explosion. The explosion seems to be in the middle of a body of water, perhaps a lake. The explosion is surrounded by smoke and debris. The explosion is so powerful that it is creating a large wave in the water. There are trees and a house in the background. The photograph has a watermark with the text "1916" and "ENDE" on the bottom right corner.

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

The image is a monochromatic photograph of an explosion, probably from a war. The explosion is in the center of the image, with smoke and debris rising up. The explosion is surrounded by water, probably a river or a lake. There are trees and buildings in the distance, and a bridge is visible in the background. The image has a watermark with the words "Die Explosion" and the date "1916" in the bottom right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The image is a black and white print depicting a large explosion. The explosion is the focal point of the image, with flames and debris shooting upwards and outwards. The bottom of the explosion appears to be taking place on or near a body of water, possibly a canal or river. The water reflects the chaotic energy of the explosion.

In the background, there are trees and buildings, suggesting the explosion is occurring in a populated or settled area. The overall tone of the image is dramatic and intense, capturing the destructive power of the explosion.

There is writing or annotations in the image on the top left that reads "Die Explosion in den Kanal" and on the lower portion, there's the word "Ende", and 1916. There are also other words written on the image, that appear to highlight the explosion, or things around the explosion. There is an arrow pointing up, near the top of the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a monochromatic print, likely a lithograph or etching, depicting a powerful explosion scene. The style is reminiscent of a wartime or historical documentation.

Visual Details:

  • The Explosion: The focal point is a massive, upward-rushing explosion. It dominates the upper central part of the image. The details of the blast are suggested through swirling lines, creating a dynamic and chaotic effect.
  • Setting: The scene appears to be near water, possibly a canal or river. There are trees and low vegetation on the banks. In the background, there are suggestions of buildings or structures.
  • Additional Elements: The image contains handwritten text and markings scattered around the scene, adding to its documentary quality. The text appears to label or describe the explosion and surrounding environment. There is a directional arrow and the word "ENDE" at the bottom right. The date "1916" is present.

Style & Tone:

The work has a dramatic and somewhat unsettling quality. The use of black and white and the frenetic lines of the explosion suggest the violence and turmoil of a wartime setting. The handwritten notes and date contribute to a sense of historical documentation.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a dramatic scene of an explosion, likely from a historical event. The explosion is large and intense, with thick black smoke billowing upwards and spreading outwards. The smoke appears dense and chaotic, indicating a significant amount of energy released during the explosion.

In the foreground, there is water, suggesting that the explosion occurred near a body of water, possibly a river or canal. There are some structures and trees visible in the background, providing context to the location, which seems to be a populated area.

The image has annotations written in what appears to be cursive handwriting. The text includes phrases such as "Big Explosion," "The explosion on the canal," and "The Photographer's Daughter's birthday." These annotations suggest that the photograph captures a specific, notable event and provides some personal context or commentary on the scene.

The photograph is framed with a white border, giving it a formal, archival appearance. The overall tone of the image is somber and impactful, capturing a moment of destruction and chaos.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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