Human Generated Data

Title

View in the Grand Cañon of the Colorado

Date

1871

People

Artist: Timothy H. O'Sullivan, American 1840 - 1882

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Geology Department Library, 2.2002.3754

Human Generated Data

Title

View in the Grand Cañon of the Colorado

People

Artist: Timothy H. O'Sullivan, American 1840 - 1882

Date

1871

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Geology Department Library, 2.2002.3754

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Collage 98.2
Advertisement 98.2
Poster 98.2
Nature 96.1
Outdoors 95
Mountain 84.4
Soil 82.8
Rock 77.3
Archaeology 66.3
Cliff 59.6
Housing 58.9
Building 58.9
Wilderness 57.9
Mesa 56.8
Art 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 96.9
landscape 96.2
travel 95.2
art 94.4
paper 93.3
sky 92.1
desert 91
stone 90.8
rock 90.6
nature 90.5
painting 90
collage 88.9
old 88.3
mountain 86.4
retro 86.3
outdoors 85.4
water 85.3
soil 84.9
ancient 84.8
sunset 84.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

sand 37.3
sky 32.1
landscape 31.2
water 30.7
ocean 28.8
sea 25.8
beach 25.8
travel 24.6
mountain 23
clouds 22
scenic 20.2
rock 20
coast 19.7
sunset 17.1
rocks 16.9
island 16.5
sun 16.4
vacation 16.4
summer 16.1
stone 15.8
mountains 15.7
geological formation 15.6
earth 15
cliff 15
sunrise 15
outdoors 14.2
crater 14.1
tourism 14
soil 13.3
desert 12.7
coastline 12.2
bay 12
scenery 11.7
canyon 11.7
tropical 11.1
natural depression 11
environment 10.7
lake 10.1
river 10
park 9.9
rocky 9.7
high 9.5
natural 9.4
light 9.4
valley 9.2
national 9.1
old 9.1
horizon 9
recreation 9
snow 8.7
scene 8.7
season 8.6
shore 8.5
orange 8.4
sunshine 8.4
dry 8.4
tourist 8.3
peaceful 8.2
brown 8.1
paddle 8.1
wave 7.8
body of water 7.7
seascape 7.6
hot 7.5
brick 7.5
reflection 7.4
waves 7.4
calm 7.3
yellow 7.3
landmark 7.2
sunlight 7.1
structure 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Ecoregion 92.3
Mountain 91.2
Yellow 86.6
Natural landscape 86.3
Sky 82.9
Rectangle 80.7
Landscape 80.2
Mountainous landforms 78.8
Tints and shades 77.3
Mountain range 77.2
Formation 76.6
Slope 74.4
Art 74.2
Geology 70.1
Water 69.8
Hill 68.3
Rock 68
History 68
Outcrop 65.7
Bedrock 65.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

text 100
mountain 97.5
book 95.8
water 74.3
sky 60.9
landscape 57.1
stone 11.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Picture frame

Clarifai

Picture frame 66.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

paintings art 48.9%
nature landscape 38.9%
beaches seaside 4.8%
streetview architecture 3.5%
sunrises sunsets 1.5%
pets animals 1.2%

Captions

Clarifai

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

photograph of a mountain landscape.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of two views of a mountain range with a river and mountains in the background

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a stereoscopic image from the "Expedition of 1871," as noted on the left side of the card. It depicts a rugged, mountainous landscape featuring steep cliffs and a winding river. The terrain is arid and rocky, characteristic of regions such as the American Southwest. The right side of the card credits "1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, Commanding," indicating this photo was taken as part of Lieutenant Wheeler's survey expedition. The stereoscopic format includes two side-by-side images, intended to be viewed through a stereoscope to create a three-dimensional effect. The photo highlights the scientific and exploratory endeavors of the late 19th century.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image is a vintage stereoscopic photograph from the Wheeler Survey, part of an exploratory expedition conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1871. The photograph features striking natural scenery of a canyon landscape, likely depicting a section of the Grand Canyon or a similar area in the American Southwest.

In the image, you can see rugged cliffs rising on either side and a river flowing through the canyon, with rocky terrain along the riverbank. The photograph is presented as a stereoscopic image, with two nearly identical side-by-side photos intended to create a 3D effect when viewed through a stereoscope.

The photo is mounted on a yellow card, with text on the left side reading "EXPEDITION OF 1871" and on the right side, indicating "1st Lieut. G.M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, Commanding," referring to Lieutenant George M. Wheeler, who led the expedition. The image captures the grandeur and inaccessible beauty of the American frontier during that era.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-21

The image appears to be a stereo photograph depicting a rugged, mountainous landscape. The scene shows steep, rocky cliffs rising up from the shore of a body of water, likely a lake or fjord. The mountains have a hazy, atmospheric quality, suggesting a distant, remote setting. The image has a sepia-toned, vintage aesthetic, indicating it is an older photographic work.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-21

This is a historical stereoscopic photograph from 1871, showing a dramatic landscape view of what appears to be a river canyon. The image shows steep, rocky cliffs rising from a body of water, with rugged mountain terrain in the background. The photograph has a sepia tone typical of images from that era, and is mounted on a yellow card mount. The image is labeled as being from an "Expedition of 1871" and appears to be associated with the Corps of Engineers. The stereoscopic format consists of two nearly identical side-by-side images that were meant to be viewed through a special viewer to create a 3D effect. The scene captures the raw, untamed nature of what was likely the American West during the period of early exploration and survey work.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a sepia-toned stereograph of a river flowing through a canyon, with mountains in the background. The photograph is divided into two halves, each with rounded corners and a yellow border.

  • Left Half:
    • A rocky cliff face rises on the left side of the image, with a small patch of sand at its base.
    • The river flows from the bottom-left corner to the center of the image, where it disappears behind the cliff face.
    • The riverbank is lined with large rocks and boulders.
    • In the background, a mountain range stretches across the horizon.
  • Right Half:
    • The cliff face continues on the right side of the image, with a similar patch of sand at its base.
    • The river flows from the center of the image to the bottom-right corner, where it disappears behind the cliff face.
    • The riverbank is lined with large rocks and boulders.
    • In the background, a mountain range stretches across the horizon.

The image appears to be a stereograph, which is a type of photograph that uses two images taken from slightly different angles to create a 3D effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The image is likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, based on the style of the photograph and the text on the border.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a stereoscopic photograph of a rocky cliffside with a body of water in the foreground. The photograph is sepia-toned and features a yellow border with text on the left and right sides.

On the left side of the border, the text reads "EXPEDITION OF 1871." On the right side, the text reads "1ST LIEUT. GEO. M. WHEELER. Corps of Engineers, Commanding."

The photograph itself depicts a rocky cliffside with a body of water in the foreground. The cliffside is rugged and uneven, with several large boulders scattered throughout. The body of water appears to be a river or lake, and it reflects the light from the sky above.

Overall, the image suggests that it was taken during an expedition or surveying mission in 1871, led by Lieutenant George M. Wheeler of the Corps of Engineers. The photograph provides a glimpse into the natural beauty of the American West during the late 19th century.

Amazon Nova

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

The image appears to be a stereoscopic photograph from the 1871 expedition of the Colorado River. The photo shows a rugged canyon landscape with steep rock walls and a narrow river running through it. The image is split into two halves, creating a 3D effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The photograph is titled "Expedition of 1871" and is attributed to Lieutenant M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, Commanding. The photograph captures the dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery of the Colorado River canyon, showcasing the natural beauty and geological features of the region.

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

The image shows a stereoscopic view of a river with rocky mountains on both sides. The view is divided into two parts, with each part showing a different perspective of the same scene. The river is surrounded by mountains, and there are some rocks on the side of the river. The image is in black and white, and it has a vintage filter. The image is framed in a yellow border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a stereo photograph from 1871, likely documenting a landscape. It features a split view, with two slightly different perspectives of the same scene.

Visual Elements:

  • Landscape: The primary subject is a dramatic canyon or gorge. Steep, rocky cliffs dominate the frame. The cliffs have varied textures, with sections of rough, crumbling rock and others that appear more layered.
  • Water: At the bottom of the image, there is a body of water, likely a river or a section of a canyon. It reflects the surrounding cliffs, adding depth and dimension. There are rocks and debris near the water's edge.
  • Background: In the distance, more cliffs and mountains are visible, creating a sense of scale and vastness. The sky is hazy, with a light, diffused quality.
  • Stereo Format: The image is presented as a stereo photograph, designed to be viewed with a special viewer. This process enhances the three-dimensional effect of the image.

Text Elements:

  • On the left: "EXPEDITION OF 1871." likely indicates the photo was taken during an expedition in that year.
  • On the right: "1ST LIEUT. GEO. M. WHEELER. Corps of Engineers, Commanding." This provides further context; Geo. M. Wheeler was likely the expedition's leader, and the "Corps of Engineers" suggests a surveying or mapping objective.

Overall Impression:

The image evokes a sense of grand, untouched wilderness. It has a historical quality due to its age and the stereo format, which was popular in the 19th century. The photograph likely served both a documentary and artistic purpose, capturing the rugged beauty of the natural environment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a stereoscopic photograph from the "Expedition of 1871" led by 1st Lieutenant Geo. M. Wheeler of the Corps of Engineers. The photograph is sepia-toned and presented on a yellow card.

The scene depicted features a rugged, rocky landscape with a body of water in the foreground. A large, steep cliff face dominates the left side of each view, showing visible layers of rock and some vegetation clinging to the slopes. At the base of the cliff, there's a small, flat area of rock or sediment along the water's edge. Large rocks and pebbles are scattered along the shoreline.

In the background, mountains rise majestically, their peaks visible through the haze. The water reflects the landscape, creating a sense of depth in the image.

The text on the card indicates the expedition responsible for the photograph and identifies the commanding officer.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a stereoscopic photograph from the year 1871, depicting a rugged and mountainous landscape. The scene appears to be part of a geological expedition led by 1st Lieutenant George M. Wheeler of the Corps of Engineers. The photograph is in sepia tone, typical of the era, and shows steep, rocky cliffs and a river flowing at the base of the mountains. The terrain is rough and uneven, with various rock formations and layers visible on the cliffs. The image is framed with a yellow border, and text on the left and right sides identifies the expedition and its leader. Stereoscopic photographs like this one were designed to be viewed with a stereoscope to create a 3D effect.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

EXPEDITION OF 1871. 1ST LIEUT. GEO. M. W HEELER. Corps of Engineers, Commanding.
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