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Human Generated Data

Title

The Sinister Window

Date

c. 1948

People

Artist: Clarence J. Laughlin, American 1905 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.852

Human Generated Data

Title

The Sinister Window

People

Artist: Clarence J. Laughlin, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1948

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.852

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Window 98.7
Wall 83
Brick 72.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

abandoned 99.4
window 99.4
old 99.1
wall 99
vintage 98.5
dirty 97.2
broken 96.9
art 96.8
picture frame 96.4
architecture 96.4
retro 96.3
house 96.2
empty 94.9
derelict 94.5
decay 93.8
urban 93.7
street 93.7
antique 93.6
wood 93.5
building 93.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

door 55.9
pay-phone 51.8
old 50.2
wall 48.1
telephone 45.6
architecture 42.2
building 42.1
window 37
structural member 36.1
house 35.1
electronic equipment 32.1
sill 31.7
stucco 29.6
ancient 26.8
stone 26.2
wood 25
brick 23
support 22.7
wooden 22
jamb 21.2
texture 20.2
vintage 19.9
exterior 19.4
equipment 19.4
antique 19
aged 19
device 18
urban 17.5
entrance 17.4
construction 17.1
history 17
city 16.6
historic 16.5
call 16.2
upright 16.1
detail 16.1
home 16
rustic 15.4
weathered 15.2
town 14.9
dirty 14.5
retro 13.9
structure 13.9
doorway 13.8
glass 13.2
abandoned 12.7
gate 12.6
village 12.5
metal 12.1
rough 11.9
historical 11.3
pattern 10.9
cement 10.7
architectural 10.6
brown 10.3
street 10.1
frame 10
facade 10
travel 9.9
closed 9.6
windows 9.6
medieval 9.6
buildings 9.5
culture 9.4
grunge 9.4
residence 8.8
arch 8.7
castle 8.7
rust 8.7
religion 8.1
medicine chest 7.9
rural 7.9
plaster 7.9
entry 7.9
lock 7.8
color 7.8
decay 7.7
outside 7.7
worn 7.6
painted 7.6
traditional 7.5
iron 7.5
classic 7.4
church 7.4
design 7.3
paint 7.2
windowsill 7.2
sliding door 7.1
textured 7

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

building 99.9
door 92.8
old 92.6
window 89.8
text 89.6
abandoned 83.4
white 76
house 74.1
black 70.5
dirty 67.1
decay 63.9
broken 63.7
black and white 61.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Door

Clarifai

Window
House

AWS Rekognition

Door 82.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

streetview architecture 95.9%
interior objects 3.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-08

a broken window on a building 89%
a broken window on a brick building 85.1%
a broken window 85%

Clarifai

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

a window in a house.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a window with a cat sitting in a window

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

The image, titled "The Sinister Window," depicts an aged and weathered window set into a cracked, worn wall. The window is divided into four panes, two of which appear clean while the others are textured with grime or dust. The wall surrounding the window is rough and crumbling, with visible cracks and erosion. Thin, tangled vines are creeping up toward the window, their fragile appearance adding to the eerie atmosphere. At the bottom, a long strip of material—possibly cloth or bark—dangles loosely from the window frame, further emphasizing decay and abandonment. The overall composition evokes an unsettling and mysterious mood.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a black and white photograph titled "The Sinister Window." It depicts an old, weathered window set into a cracked and rough-textured wall. The window has two panes of glass in each frame, with the glass appearing slightly worn or dirty. Surrounding the window frame, the plaster on the wall is cracked and has chunks missing, revealing a rough structure underneath. There are vines or plant tendrils growing around and in front of the window, adding to the aged and somewhat eerie feel. A long strip of peeling material, possibly paint or wall covering, hangs down from the base of the window. The bottom edge of the photograph includes the handwritten title "The Sinister Window" and the name of the photographer, Clarence John Laughlin. The overall mood of the image is one of decay and mystery.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows an old, dilapidated window set in a crumbling, weathered wall. The window frame is dark and appears to be made of wood, with cracked and broken glass panes. Tangled vines or branches are visible through the window, adding to the sense of neglect and abandonment. The overall scene conveys a feeling of decay and the passage of time, with the window serving as a focal point that draws the viewer's attention to the deterioration of the structure.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white photograph titled "The Sinister Window." It shows a weathered, deteriorating window on what appears to be an old, abandoned building. The window frame is dark and surrounded by cracking, textured plaster or stucco wall. There are dead vines or branches creeping up around one side of the window, and some wooden debris or boards lean against the wall below it. The composition creates a somewhat eerie or haunting atmosphere, which is reinforced by the title. The stark contrast and grainy texture of the photograph adds to its moody, atmospheric quality. The window panes appear intact but dark, suggesting the interior is unlit or empty. This image appears to be an art photograph, likely meant to evoke feelings of abandonment, decay, and perhaps a touch of the gothic or mysterious.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a window in a crumbling wall, with the title "The Sinister Window" written at the bottom.

  • The window is the central focus of the image.
    • It is rectangular in shape and has two panes.
    • The window frame is made of wood and appears to be old and worn.
    • The window is set into a wall that is cracked and crumbling.
    • The wall is made of concrete or stone and has a rough texture.
    • There are vines growing up the side of the wall near the window.
    • The overall atmosphere of the image is one of neglect and decay.
    • The window appears to be abandoned and has been left to deteriorate over time.
    • The surrounding wall is also in a state of disrepair, with cracks and holes visible throughout.
    • The image suggests that the building may have been abandoned for some time, and that it is no longer being maintained or cared for.
    • The title "The Sinister Window" adds to the sense of foreboding and unease that pervades the image.
    • It implies that something sinister or ominous is lurking behind the window, waiting to be discovered.
    • The image is a powerful commentary on the state of urban decay and neglect.
    • It highlights the importance of preserving our built environment and maintaining our buildings to prevent them from falling into disrepair.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a window, titled "The Sinister Window" by Clarence John Laughlin. The window is set in a crumbling wall, with a dark frame and two panes of glass. The bottom pane is divided into two sections, while the top pane is a single piece of glass. A few bare branches are visible in front of the window, and a long strip of fabric or paper hangs from the bottom of the window frame.

The wall surrounding the window appears to be made of concrete or stucco and is cracked and worn, with some areas missing. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of neglect and decay, suggesting that the building has been abandoned for some time. The title "The Sinister Window" adds a sense of foreboding and mystery to the image, implying that there may be something ominous or unsettling about the window or the building it is a part of.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a window with a cracked wall. The window is made of glass and has a wooden frame. There are some vines growing on the window, and the glass is dirty. The wall is damaged and has some cracks, and it seems to be made of concrete. There is a small piece of paper on the wall, and it seems to be a piece of a letter.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white image shows a broken window with a black frame and a black border. The window is broken, and a piece of white paper is stuck in the bottom right corner. The window has a black border with a white border inside. The wall is made of concrete and has some cracks. The window is surrounded by some branches of a tree. There is a watermark in the bottom left corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The black and white photograph, titled "The Sinister Window," presents a close-up view of a window set into a crumbling wall. The window itself is a dark rectangle, divided into four panes. The top two panes appear dark and opaque, obscuring any view beyond. The lower two panes offer a glimpse of light and shapes, suggesting a reflection or a view into an interior space.

The window frame is dark and weathered, contrasting with the lighter, textured wall surrounding it. The wall shows signs of age and neglect, with cracks, crumbling plaster, and exposed brick. A few bare branches, seemingly from a dead bush or vine, are entwined around the base of the window. A long, slender piece of paper or material drapes down from the window sill, adding to the overall sense of decay and abandonment.

The photograph is taken from a slightly low angle, emphasizing the height of the window and the texture of the wall. The monochrome palette enhances the somber and mysterious mood of the image, evoking a sense of isolation and perhaps a hint of unease, as suggested by the title. The texture and detail are striking and add interest to the overall picture. At the bottom of the photograph is the title "The Sinister Window" and below that is the name Clarence John Laughlin.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a window set in a weathered, crumbling wall. The window itself is divided into four panes. The glass appears dark, reflecting a shadowy interior. The frame of the window is dark wood, and the wall surrounding it is textured with rough plaster that is cracked and damaged. A few twigs and a piece of dried plant matter, possibly a leaf or strip of bark, partially obscure the window. The overall impression is one of decay, abandonment, and a certain sense of mystery, hinted at by the title "The Sinister Window" which is written at the bottom of the image, along with the artist's signature.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black and white photograph titled "The Minister Window" by Clarence John Laughlin. It depicts an old, weathered window set into a crumbling, textured wall. The window frame is wooden and appears aged, with peeling paint and signs of wear. The window itself is divided into four panes, with the top two panes being frosted or textured glass, obscuring the view through them. The bottom two panes are clearer but still somewhat opaque.

Vines or some form of vegetation is growing around the window, particularly at the bottom, adding to the sense of abandonment and decay. The wall surrounding the window shows significant signs of deterioration, with cracks, missing plaster, and exposed underlying material. The overall mood of the image is somber and melancholic, evoking a sense of time and neglect.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This is a black and white photograph of a weathered and aged window. The window is framed by a dark wooden frame and consists of two panels divided by a horizontal and vertical muntin, creating a four-pane design. The window is set within a rough, textured wall that appears to be made of plaster or concrete. The wall shows signs of wear, with visible cracks and peeling plaster, particularly around the edges of the window opening. A piece of debris, possibly a piece of wood or a rag, is visible at the base of the window to the right, adding to the sense of neglect. There are some thin, dried branches or twigs lying on the ground near the base of the wall, which contribute to the overall impression of abandonment or decay. The bottom left corner of the image is marked with the title "The Sinister Window," and the artist's name, "Clarence John Carty," is noted in the bottom right corner.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This black-and-white photograph, titled "The Jinnister Window," captures a weathered window set within a rough, textured wall. The window has a dark frame and is divided into four panes by white crossbars. The lower right pane is damaged, with a jagged shard of glass leaning outward. The surrounding wall shows signs of age and decay, with cracks and patches of rough, uneven plaster. The ground in front of the window is littered with debris, including twigs and a long strip of material. The overall atmosphere is one of neglect and abandonment. The photograph is signed "Clarence John Laughlin" in the bottom right corner.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

Cl anene 'The Sinister Window
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