Human Generated Data

Title

"Objects are Beautiful" when and because they express something

Date

1940s

People

Artist: Mary Lowber Tiers, American 1916 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.817

Human Generated Data

Title

"Objects are Beautiful" when and because they express something

People

Artist: Mary Lowber Tiers, American 1916 - 1985

Date

1940s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.817

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Bird 96.3
Animal 96.3
Art 90.4
Plant 89.5
Clock Tower 88.9
Building 88.9
Architecture 88.9
Tower 88.9
Flower 79.9
Blossom 79.9
Floral Design 79.7
Pattern 79.7
Graphics 79.7
Advertisement 72.4
Pottery 70
Wristwatch 66.1
Jar 60.9
Painting 59.4
Poster 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

vintage 99.7
retro 99.6
antique 99.5
nostalgia 98.8
sepia 98.7
old 98.4
clock 98.3
art 98.2
time 97.7
classic 97.2
wedding 96.9
flower 95
decoration 94.6
jewelry 94.2
fashion 93.7
people 92.7
still life 91.9
design 91.5
picture frame 90.5
dawn 90.4

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

device 24.5
decoration 24.4
clock 23.6
gramophone 21.5
old 20.2
antique 20.1
record player 17.2
wall clock 16.6
machine 15.8
vintage 15.7
retro 15.6
detail 13.7
paper 13.4
gold 13.1
timepiece 13.1
chandelier 12.7
art 12.6
design 11.4
ancient 11.2
grunge 11.1
mechanism 10.7
style 10.4
weathercock 10.2
holiday 10
flower 10
vase 10
traditional 10
texture 9.7
bride 9.6
time 9.1
metal 8.8
celebration 8.8
lighting fixture 8.6
golden 8.6
bouquet 8.5
measuring instrument 8.5
frame 8.3
dagger 8.3
historic 8.2
closeup 8.1
currency 8.1
object 8.1
close 8
architecture 7.8
luxury 7.7
money 7.7
two 7.6
knife 7.6
page 7.4
symbol 7.4
light 7.3
cash 7.3
mechanical device 7.3
instrument 7.3
dirty 7.2
adornment 7.2
history 7.1
glass 7.1

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

text 99.9
book 97
flower 90
black 68.1
clock 60.3
picture frame 9.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Clock Tower
Wristwatch
Bird 96.3%
Clock Tower 88.9%
Wristwatch 66.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 78.6%
interior objects 20.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a clock sitting on top of a book 25.6%
a clock on top of a book 25.5%
a clock on the top of a book 25.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a vase with flowers -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This monochromatic artwork depicts a surreal arrangement of objects, blending everyday items to evoke a sense of artistic complexity. A dark shoe functions as a vase, holding a bouquet of flowers including a rose, delicate baby’s breath, and a dramatic lily extending upward. To the left, a vintage-style alarm clock sits upright, its face prominently displayed. On the right, a shiny apple rests near the shoe, adorned with a decorative chain featuring a serpent-like design. The objects are arranged on a surface with visible texture, creating interplay of light and shadow against the stark dark background. The photo is bordered by a tan mat, and a handwritten inscription at the top reads: "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL - when and because they express something." This statement anchors the image's theme by emphasizing the expressive nature of everyday objects.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image is a black-and-white photograph that features an artistic arrangement of various objects. In the foreground, there's a black shoe placed sideways, acting like a vase, from which a bouquet of flowers emerges. The bouquet contains a single large trumpet-shaped flower, likely a lily, along with smaller round flowers, and a rose. To the left of the shoe is a clock with black and white contrasting elements, prominently displaying the numbers on its face. On the right side of the shoe, there's an apple resting on the surface with a bracelet or chain draped over it. Above the photograph, there's a handwritten text that reads: "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL - when and because they express something." The image appears to be a form of artistic expression, where everyday items are arranged thoughtfully to evoke emotions or convey a message.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a still life arrangement featuring various objects. The central focus is a bouquet of white flowers, including a large lily-like bloom and smaller flowers. Surrounding the floral arrangement are other objects, including an old-fashioned alarm clock, an apple, and some jewelry or beads. The overall composition is set against a dark background, creating a dramatic and artistic effect. The image conveys a sense of elegance and timelessness through the combination of the natural and manmade elements.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The black and white image shows a still life composition with various objects artfully arranged. The central focus is a bouquet of white flowers, likely roses or carnations, in full bloom. The flowers are placed in a dark colored vase or container.

Alongside the floral arrangement, there is an antique alarm clock showing the time as 6 o'clock. A shiny, reflective apple sits in the foreground, adding a round shape to balance the composition.

The objects are placed on what appears to be a textured, light-colored cloth or surface, creating an interesting contrast with the dark background. The quote at the top reads "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL when and because they express something", suggesting a deeper meaning or symbolism to the chosen items.

The image is carefully composed, with the flowers as the tallest element and the clock and apple anchoring the arrangement at different heights. The interplay of organic flower shapes with the geometric forms of the clock and apple creates an engaging visual rhythm. The soft, diffused lighting enhances the timeless, nostalgic mood evoked by this vintage-style photograph.

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

This is a black and white artistic still life photograph. The composition includes several elements arranged carefully: a large white lily or trumpet-shaped flower, a bouquet of small white flowers (possibly baby's breath) with a rose, an alarm clock showing 6 o'clock, and what appear to be apples or similar round fruits. The items are arranged against a dark background, creating strong contrast with the white flowers. At the top of the image, there's text that reads "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL - when and because they express something." The photograph appears to be vintage, mounted on what looks like an aged paper or album page. The arrangement demonstrates classic still life composition principles with its mix of natural and man-made objects, creating an elegant and contemplative scene.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a vintage photograph of a still life arrangement featuring flowers, an apple, and an alarm clock.

The photograph is in black and white, with a sepia tone. It is mounted on a piece of cardboard or paper, which has a yellowed and worn appearance. The edges of the cardboard are rough and uneven, suggesting that it may have been handled extensively.

In the foreground, there is a bouquet of flowers in a vase. The flowers appear to be roses, carnations, and baby's breath. They are arranged in a loose, organic way, with some stems extending above the rim of the vase. To the right of the flowers is a shiny red apple, which appears to be resting on a white cloth or tablecloth.

To the left of the flowers is an alarm clock. It has a round face with white numbers and hands, and a small bell on top. The clock appears to be set to 10:10.

Above the photograph, there is a handwritten note that reads, "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL - when and because they express something." This note is written in black ink on a white strip of paper, which is taped to the top of the cardboard.

In the background, there is a dark gray wall or backdrop. This provides a neutral and unobtrusive setting for the still life arrangement.

Overall, the image presents a serene and contemplative scene, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty in everyday objects. The use of a vintage photograph and a handwritten note adds a sense of nostalgia and personal touch to the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of a still life arrangement, featuring a vase with flowers, an apple, and a clock. The vase is positioned in the center of the image, with a single white rose at its center, surrounded by smaller white flowers and green leaves. The vase appears to be made of dark fabric or leather, with a decorative handle on one side.

To the left of the vase is a round analog clock with a white face and black numbers, displaying the time 7:10. The clock has a small knob on top for setting the time. To the right of the vase is a shiny red apple, which adds a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic image.

At the top of the image, a handwritten note reads, "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL when and because they express something." This quote suggests that the objects in the still life arrangement are not just random items, but rather carefully chosen to convey a message or evoke an emotion.

The background of the image is dark, which helps to focus attention on the objects in the foreground. Overall, the image presents a thought-provoking and visually appealing still life arrangement that invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty and meaning of everyday objects.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring an assortment of objects arranged on a table. The objects include a clock, a shoe, a flower, and an apple. The clock is positioned on the left side of the image, while the shoe is placed on the right side. The flower is positioned in the center of the image, and the apple is placed on the right side of the image. The image is bordered with a white frame and has a watermark in the upper right corner.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a still life. It features a shoe with flowers inside, an apple, and a clock. The photograph is framed with a wooden border and has a caption at the top that reads, "Objects are beautiful - when and because they express something." The clock's time is set at 10:10. The apple is placed on the right side, while the clock is on the left side.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a vintage black and white photograph that appears to be a still life composition. At the top, the text "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL when and because they express something." is printed.

The still life features several objects arranged against a dark background: a large, trumpet-shaped flower is prominently placed, angled upwards, seemingly rising from a bouquet of smaller flowers and roses, which are contained within a high-heeled shoe. To the left of the shoe is an analog alarm clock, with the time appearing to be around 6:15. To the right of the shoe lies an apple, positioned slightly behind the shoe and connected to it by a beaded strand, possibly a necklace or a part of the shoe's design.

The lighting in the photograph creates strong contrasts, emphasizing the shapes and textures of the objects. The photograph has a classic, almost art deco, aesthetic.

At the bottom right corner, "MARY LOWBER TIERS" is printed. There is also a red dot in the upper right corner and the number "28" next to it.

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

This is a black and white photograph. The composition is an arrangement of objects against a dark background.

At the top of the image, there's a handwritten quote: "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL" when and because they express something."

The main objects in the composition include:

  • A large, trumpet-shaped flower: This dominates the upper portion of the image.
  • A black high-heeled shoe: This is the central element, acting as a vase for the flowers.
  • An assortment of white flowers: Arranged in the shoe.
  • An old-fashioned clock: With a circular face and hands pointing to around 10 minutes past 4.
  • An apple: Placed on the side of the shoe.
  • A beaded necklace: draped between the shoe and apple.

The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the textures of the objects and creating a sense of depth. The overall effect is artistic and evocative. The photo is signed by Mary Lowber Tierh.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a still life photograph that features a collection of objects arranged in a visually appealing manner. The photograph is in sepia tones, giving it a vintage feel. The objects in the image include:

  1. A tall, elegant flower arrangement: This includes a prominent calla lily and a variety of other flowers, such as small white blossoms and roses, all arranged in a vase.
  2. An antique-style clock: The clock has a round face with large, clear numbers and hands, and is placed on the left side of the image.
  3. A high-heeled shoe: The shoe is black and has a pointed toe and a relatively high heel. It is positioned in the center of the image, with the flower arrangement emerging from it.
  4. An apple: The apple is dark and shiny, placed on the right side of the image, near the shoe.
  5. A piece of jewelry: There is a necklace or bracelet draped over the shoe, adding a touch of elegance to the composition.

The background is dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the objects, making them stand out. The image also includes a handwritten note at the top that reads, "OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL - when and because they express something." The name "Mary Leiser Tiera" is written at the bottom right corner of the image. The overall composition suggests a thoughtful arrangement meant to convey beauty and expression through everyday objects.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

OBJECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL when and because they express something. 10 BARY LOWBER TIERS
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