Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (African coast with workmen)

Date

1910s

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.3183

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (African coast with workmen)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1910s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.3183

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Military 99.2
Cruiser 98.7
Navy 98.7
Ship 98.7
Transportation 98.7
Vehicle 98.7
Boat 98.2
Watercraft 97.6
Vessel 97.6
Person 95.1
Human 95.1
Person 93.3
Person 80.8
Battleship 79.1
Person 70.5
Destroyer 66.8
Person 55.2
Person 48.2
Person 45.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

water 99
sea 98.2
people 98.1
boat 98
beach 97.8
ship 97.5
watercraft 97.5
military 96.5
ocean 96.2
war 95.6
fisherman 95.4
river 95
vehicle 93.8
transportation system 92.4
warship 91.9
landscape 91.6
navy 91.5
soldier 90.7
pier 90.5
seashore 88.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

ship 100
wreck 91.9
vessel 90.3
sea 67.4
craft 57.4
water 51.5
boat 50.2
ocean 49
shipwreck 42.5
coast 35.1
beach 31.5
island 31.2
breakwater 30
sky 29.4
vehicle 28
travel 24.7
shore 24.7
barrier 24
coastline 23.6
landscape 23.1
vacation 22.1
rock 20.9
port 20.3
wave 19.9
tourism 19.8
sunset 18.9
sand 18.6
summer 18
bay 18
obstruction 17.4
harbor 16.4
scenery 16.3
lake 15.6
sun 15.3
waves 14.9
cloud 14.7
boats 14.6
tourist 14.5
horizon 14.4
clouds 14.4
scenic 14.1
tide 13.7
coastal 13.6
fishing 13.5
seascape 13.4
shoreline 12.1
fisherman 11.9
stone 11.8
marina 11.7
sailing 11.7
dock 11.7
pier 11.7
sail 11.7
holiday 11.5
sunrise 11.3
structure 11.1
outdoor 10.7
nautical 10.7
mountain 10.7
rocks 10.4
tropical 10.2
transportation 9.9
pacific 9.7
surf 9.7
ripple 9.6
building 9.5
marine 9.5
sunny 9.5
day 9.4
seaside 9.2
calm 9.2
transport 9.2
landmark 9
recreation 9
yacht 8.8
cruise 8.8
wind 8.5
city 8.3
sailboat 7.9
architecture 7.8
scene 7.8
tree 7.7
old 7.7
dusk 7.6
trip 7.6
hill 7.5
leisure 7.5
outdoors 7.5
silhouette 7.5
peaceful 7.3
fish 7.3
reflection 7.3
tugboat 7.3
weather 7.3

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

water 99.5
boat 98.5
watercraft 97.9
ship 97.8
outdoor 93.3
vehicle 90.8
lake 78
text 76.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-46
Gender Male, 84.8%
Calm 89.5%
Sad 9.6%
Angry 0.3%
Disgusted 0.2%
Happy 0.1%
Fear 0.1%
Surprised 0.1%
Confused 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-29
Gender Male, 99.9%
Calm 48.9%
Happy 13.4%
Angry 11.1%
Disgusted 10.5%
Sad 6.2%
Fear 4.1%
Surprised 3.6%
Confused 2.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-31
Gender Male, 59.4%
Calm 75.6%
Happy 19.5%
Angry 1.2%
Sad 1.1%
Disgusted 0.9%
Fear 0.7%
Confused 0.6%
Surprised 0.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Male, 83.8%
Happy 82.4%
Calm 10.5%
Fear 2.5%
Confused 1.2%
Disgusted 1.2%
Angry 1%
Sad 0.6%
Surprised 0.6%

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Possible
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Person
Boat 98.2%
Person 95.1%
Person 93.3%
Person 80.8%
Person 70.5%
Person 55.2%
Person 48.2%
Person 45.3%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a boat with people on it is in the water -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a group of people aboard a large wooden boat on the open water. The boat is rowed by several individuals using oars, and there is activity on board as the passengers stand, sit, or lean on its sides. In the foreground, there are other objects such as crates, rope, and part of another vessel or dock structure, suggesting proximity to a port or shoreline. The scene conveys a maritime atmosphere, likely associated with fishing or transportation.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a group of people in a wooden boat on the water, rowing with oars. The boat is filled with individuals who appear to be engaged in some activity related to the sea. In the foreground, there is a person standing on what seems to be a dock or boat, with fishing equipment or other supplies visible nearby. The ocean extends into the distance, with the horizon line visible across the upper part of the image. The photo has a monochrome tone, suggesting it may be an older photograph.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a group of people in a small boat or raft on the open water. The boat appears to be overcrowded, with many individuals seated together. In the foreground, there is a silhouetted figure, likely another person, visible on what appears to be some kind of platform or structure. The overall scene has a somber, documentary-like quality, suggesting a potentially challenging or difficult situation.

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

This is a historical black and white photograph showing a scene at sea. In the image, there appears to be a group of people on what looks like a makeshift raft or boat in the distance on the water. In the foreground, there's a partial view of what appears to be another vessel or platform with some equipment or supplies visible. The image has the sepia tones typical of early photography, and the sea stretches out to meet the horizon in the background. The water appears somewhat choppy or rough. The composition suggests this might be documenting some kind of maritime operation or rescue situation, though the exact context isn't clear from the image alone.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a group of people on a boat in the middle of the ocean, with another boat in the foreground.

In the foreground, there is a small wooden boat with a man sitting on it. He is wearing a hat and appears to be shirtless. The boat is positioned at an angle, with the bow facing towards the right side of the image. In the background, there is a larger boat carrying a group of people. The boat is also made of wood and has a flat bottom. It is filled with people, some of whom are standing and others who are sitting. Some of the people are holding onto the sides of the boat, while others are standing at the front or back.

The water surrounding the boats is calm and peaceful, with gentle waves lapping against the sides of the vessels. The sky above is overcast, with a thick layer of clouds covering the sun. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and serenity, with the people on the boats appearing to be enjoying a leisurely ride on the water.

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

This image is a black and white photograph of a small boat in the water, with a group of people on board. The boat is positioned in the center of the image, facing to the right. It appears to be a wooden vessel, possibly a rowboat or a small sailboat, with a flat bottom and straight sides. There are approximately 20 people on the boat, all of whom are dressed in casual clothing, such as shirts and pants. Some of them are standing up, while others are sitting down.

In the foreground, there is a man standing on the shore, wearing a hat and no shirt. He is looking out at the boat and appears to be watching it. To his left, there is a large object that looks like a crate or a box, which may be related to the boat or its cargo.

The background of the image shows a calm body of water, possibly a lake or an ocean. The sky above is clear and sunny, with no clouds visible. Overall, the image suggests a peaceful and serene scene, with people enjoying a day out on the water.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a monochromatic photograph of a scene featuring people on boats in the ocean. In the foreground, there is a man sitting on a wooden platform, possibly a dock or a pier, wearing a hat and with his legs crossed. He appears to be observing the boats in the distance. In the middle of the image, there are two boats in the water, one of which is larger and has a covered area where people are sitting or standing.

The people on the boats are engaged in rowing, and the boat in the foreground has a few people at the front, rowing. The ocean is calm, and the sky is clear. The boats are positioned in the middle of the water, with the horizon visible in the background. The image has a vintage, historical feel, suggesting it may have been taken several decades ago.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people on a boat. The boat is floating on the water, and it is being pulled by another boat. The boat on the left has a few people sitting on it, and a few are standing. A person is sitting on the left side of the boat, and a few ropes are tied to the boat.

Google Gemini

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

The photograph depicts a maritime scene with two focal points. On the left, a man with dark skin is standing on what appears to be a crate or a dock. He is wearing a hat and is positioned to the side, partially obscured by a white figure at the very edge of the frame.

In the middle of the image, a makeshift raft or boat is visible, crowded with numerous individuals. They appear to be paddling or steering the vessel through the water, suggesting a journey or transport scenario.

The sea is calm but with gentle waves, and the sky is overcast, contributing to the overall muted and somewhat somber tone of the photograph. The composition is balanced, with the man on the left providing a point of interest in the foreground, while the raft and its occupants form the main subject in the middle ground.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The photograph is a vintage image, likely dating back to the 19th or early 20th century, given its sepia tone and the style of the subjects and their clothing. It depicts a scene involving the ocean, boats, and a group of people.

Key Elements:

  • The Boat: A large, rectangular boat or raft made of what appears to be wooden planks. It's in the middle of the frame and is the primary focus.
  • People in the Boat: Numerous people (mostly men), all with dark skin, are crowded onto the boat. Some are standing, and some appear to be seated. They seem to be wearing minimal clothing, which suggests a tropical or warm climate.
  • Ocean: The boat is afloat in the ocean. The water is slightly choppy, implying some movement.
  • Figures at the Edge: On the left, there is a man with dark skin and a dark helmet. On the right is what seems to be an element of a pier.
  • Other Details: A wooden platform with a rope and various containers on the bottom right.

Context and Possible Interpretation:

Without specific context, it's challenging to provide a precise interpretation, but it's possible that:

  • This image captures a moment of transport, possibly related to a journey or perhaps even a form of labor.
  • The presence of the figures and the boat on the water suggests some form of coastal or maritime activity.
  • The time period of the photo is likely related to the era of the colonies.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a scene on the water, likely from a historical period. In the foreground, there is a person sitting on what appears to be the deck of a ship, facing the camera. This person is wearing a hat and minimal clothing, suggesting warm weather.

In the background, there is a small boat filled with a group of people. The boat is crowded, with individuals sitting and standing, and some appear to be wearing uniforms, possibly indicating military personnel. The boat is rowing towards or away from the ship, and the sea around them is relatively calm.

The photograph has a sepia tone, which is characteristic of older photographs, adding to the historical feel of the image. The overall atmosphere suggests a maritime activity, possibly related to transportation, military operations, or a rescue mission.

Text analysis

Amazon

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