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Human Generated Data

Title

The Fierce-Eyed Building

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, 2.2002.856

Human Generated Data

Title

The Fierce-Eyed Building

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, 2.2002.856

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Light 99.7
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Tire 70.8
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Vehicle 59.6
Aircraft 59.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

car 98
vehicle 95.8
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street 92.6
people 91.7
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light 87.6
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Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

crash helmet 100
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tire 22.6
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speed 16.5
light 16
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road 12.6
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race 11.5
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protection 7.3
people 7.2
looking 7.2
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Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

text 92.1
black and white 76.4
light 14.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane

Clarifai

Auto part

AWS Rekognition

Airplane 59.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

cars vehicles 79.9%
paintings art 9.6%
streetview architecture 5.1%
interior objects 3.3%
food drinks 1.1%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a black and white photograph of a car.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a car with a reflection of a building in the background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This image showcases a striking composition combining architecture and automotive design. The curved, reflective surface of a car's polished hood features a distortion of its surroundings, including a large building, utility poles, and cables. The building's distinctive design creates an almost surreal effect as it is warped by the shining metal. The headlight of the car is prominently visible, emphasizing the automobile's presence as the medium capturing the reflection. The overall mood conveys a sense of urban life and abstract artistry through the interplay of reflection, distortion, and perspective. The handwritten title, "The Fierce-Eyed Building," suggests the artist intended for the warped building and headlight to evoke a strong and intense visual dynamic.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is a black and white photograph titled "The Fierce-Eyed Building" by Clarence John Laughlin. It captures the reflection of a building and street scene on the glossy surface of a car. The car's headlight is prominently visible, and the curvature of the vehicle's surface creates a distorted reflection of the surrounding urban environment, including electrical poles and wires. The reflective surface gives a dynamic and abstract quality to the scene, melding the solid form of the building with the car in an artistic manner.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph capturing the reflection of a cityscape in the side mirror of a car. The reflection shows tall, angular skyscrapers and buildings, creating a distorted and abstract visual effect. The car's headlight is visible in the foreground, adding a sense of depth and perspective to the image. The overall composition and use of reflections create a striking, almost surreal visual effect that draws the viewer's attention to the architectural details and shapes captured in the frame.

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

This is a striking black and white artistic photograph titled "The Fierce-Eyed Building." The image shows a creative composition where a tall building is reflected in the curved, glossy surface of what appears to be a car's hood or fender. In the foreground, there's a round headlight of what seems to be a vintage automobile. The reflection creates an interesting distorted view of the architecture, with the building appearing to bend and curve in the car's shiny black surface. The photograph plays with perspective and reflection, turning an ordinary urban scene into something more abstract and artistic. The contrast between the curved lines of the car and the straight lines of the reflected building creates an engaging visual dynamic. This style of photography was popular in the modernist period, using everyday objects and architecture to create abstract compositions.

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 the front of a vintage car, with the headlight and hood reflecting the surrounding environment.

  • The car's headlight is on the left side of the image, and it is made of glass or plastic with a metal frame.
    • The headlight has a distinctive shape, with a rounded top and a flat bottom.
    • It is positioned at an angle, with the front of the car facing towards the right side of the image.
  • The hood of the car is curved and shiny, reflecting the surrounding environment.
    • The reflection shows a building with a flat roof and a few windows.
    • There are also some trees and power lines visible in the reflection.
  • The background of the image is dark, with the car being the main focus.
    • The overall effect of the image is one of nostalgia and classic style, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

The image is a beautiful example of vintage car design and craftsmanship, with the headlight and hood being particularly noteworthy features. The reflection in the hood adds an extra layer of depth and interest to the image, making it a compelling and engaging photograph.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the front of a vintage car, with a cityscape reflected in its shiny surface. The car's headlight and hood ornament are prominently displayed, while the reflection shows a tall building with many windows and power lines running along the street. The overall effect is one of sleekness and sophistication, capturing the essence of a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

A black-and-white photograph depicts the front of a vintage car with a highly polished surface. The reflection of the car shows a tall building with many windows, along with some power lines and other structures. The car's headlights are visible, reflecting the surroundings. The photograph has a white border around it and is signed by Clarence John Laughlin at the bottom right.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the front of a car, specifically focusing on the hood and headlight area. The car's surface is highly reflective, capturing the surroundings in a distorted manner. The reflection prominently features a tall building with many windows, suggesting an urban setting. The building appears to be inverted and stretched due to the curvature of the car's hood. The headlight is positioned on the left side of the image, with its glass cover reflecting additional elements of the environment. The photograph is titled "The Fierce-Eyed Building," indicating a metaphorical interpretation of the building's appearance in the reflection. The image also includes a signature at the bottom right corner, "Clarence John Laughlin," identifying the photographer.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely taken outdoors. It presents a close-up of a vintage car's glossy hood, reflecting a distorted cityscape. The image's strong contrast and the reflections create a surreal and visually striking effect.

Details:

  • Car Element: The photograph focuses on a portion of the car's front, specifically the curved hood, a portion of the grill, and a round headlight, all of which suggest a vintage or classic car. The body of the car appears to be painted in a dark color.
  • Reflections: The main subject of the image seems to be the reflections on the car's hood. The reflections capture a city scene, including tall buildings, streetlights, and what appears to be a sidewalk and a human figure. The reflections are distorted due to the curved surface of the car, giving a warped perspective.
  • Lighting and Tone: The photo utilizes dramatic lighting, with strong highlights and shadows. The contrast is high, making the reflections pop and the dark car body appear sleek and polished.
  • Composition: The composition is artful. The way the elements are arranged, the use of reflections, and the dark and light contrast combine to create a compelling image.
  • Text: In the bottom corners are text - at the lower-left, "The Fierce-Eyed Building" and at the lower-right is a signature: "Clarence John Laughlin"

In essence, it's a study of reflections, light, and shadow on a classic car, creating an artistic and thought-provoking visual.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The image is a black and white photograph titled "The Fierce-Eyed Building" by Clarence John Laughlin. The photograph appears to be of the hood and headlight of a vintage automobile. The sleek, dark curve of the hood occupies the majority of the frame, with a large, circular headlight visible in the lower left corner. The polished surface of the hood reflects a distorted image of a cityscape, including tall buildings, power lines, and what appears to be a figure standing in the street. The distorted reflections add depth and visual interest to the composition. The dark tones and reflections create a sense of mystery and abstraction.

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 Fieroe Eyed Building" by Clarence John Laughlin. The photograph features a close-up of the front of a vintage car, focusing on the headlight and the shiny, reflective surface of the car's body. The reflection in the car's polished surface captures a distorted image of a tall building, which appears to be the main subject of the photograph. The building is reflected in a warped, almost surreal manner due to the curvature of the car's surface, creating an intriguing and artistic effect. The title of the photograph, "The Fieroe Eyed Building," likely refers to the distorted and somewhat eerie appearance of the building's reflection in the car's shiny surface.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

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Google

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