Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man in stairwell)

Date

1968

People

Artist: Barbara Norfleet, American 1926 -

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.1951

Copyright

© Barbara Norfleet

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man in stairwell)

People

Artist: Barbara Norfleet, American 1926 -

Date

1968

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.1951

Copyright

© Barbara Norfleet

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Handrail 99.9
Banister 99.9
Human 92.9
Transportation 71.5
Vehicle 71.5
Bike 71.5
Corridor 62.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 99.7
monochrome 99.6
street 99.5
step 99
man 98.4
portrait 98.2
one 97.9
shadow 96.7
adult 96.6
art 95
city 93.9
light 93.5
lid 92.2
black and white 91.9
boy 90.5
appoint 90.5
analogue 90
urban 86
model 85.4
ladder 85.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

step 100
support 100
device 92.2
architecture 32.8
city 26.6
building 26.2
urban 23.6
old 21.6
street 17.5
light 17.4
window 15.8
travel 15.5
construction 15.4
wall 15.4
stone 15.2
stairs 13.9
ancient 13
people 12.8
underground 12.8
structure 12.7
black 12.6
subway 11.8
dark 11.7
history 11.6
town 11.1
road 10.8
steps 10.7
entrance 10.6
interior 10.6
grunge 10.2
man 10.1
tunnel 10.1
house 10
tourism 9.9
corridor 9.8
station 9.7
home 9.6
sky 9.6
life 9.4
barrier 9.2
cell 9.2
transport 9.1
modern 9.1
vintage 9.1
passage 9
person 8.9
steel 8.8
walking 8.5
silhouette 8.3
inside 8.3
train 8.3
historic 8.3
tourist 8.2
landmark 8.1
transportation 8.1
shadow 8.1
water 8
to 8
scene 7.8
facade 7.7
way 7.7
concrete 7.7
wood 7.5
industrial 7.3
metal 7.2
dirty 7.2
adult 7.1
glass 7

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

wall 98.9
black and white 93.7
indoor 90.4
step 74.3
person 69.5
stairs 62.9
monochrome 58.5
man 52

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-22
Gender Male, 91%
Calm 75.2%
Sad 17.6%
Fear 3%
Angry 1.2%
Disgusted 1.2%
Happy 1.1%
Confused 0.5%
Surprised 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Staircase
Bicycle

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 92.9%

AWS Rekognition

Staircase 90.5%

AWS Rekognition

Bicycle 71.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

paintings art 90%
interior objects 4.4%
streetview architecture 2.1%
food drinks 1.6%
people portraits 1.2%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a man in a white shirt is walking up stairs

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white photograph portrays a man captured mid-motion as he ascends a staircase. He is slightly blurred, suggesting movement. The man appears to be wearing a cap and a light-colored shirt, with his body leaning forward as he climbs. The stairs are dark and narrow, framed by plain walls on both sides, leading to a bright area at the top where natural light streams in. In the background, a bicycle and other objects are visible, adding depth and context to the image. The overall mood is evocative, combining motion and a sense of transition between darker and lighter spaces.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting the view looking down a narrow staircase into a basement or lower level. At the foot of the steps, a man is captured in motion, appearing slightly blurred due to movement. He seems to be ascending the stairs, with one hand raised as if to steady himself against the wall or adjust his cap. The man is wearing a light shirt, dark pants, and a cap. The basement is dimly lit, but a bicycle is visible leaning against a wall at the bottom, near a partially open door letting in light from behind. The image evokes a sense of spontaneity and candidness in its composition.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a dimly lit staircase leading up. A person is visible in the stairwell, walking up the stairs. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality, with the figure appearing somewhat obscured and indistinct. The overall scene has a sense of mystery and tension.

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

This is a dramatic black and white photograph taken looking up a dark stairwell. At the top of the stairs, there appears to be a blurred figure in light-colored clothing, creating an eerie or unsettling atmosphere. The composition is striking, with the stark walls of the stairwell forming strong leading lines that draw the eye up to the figure. A bicycle can be partially seen in the background at the top of the stairs. The image has a film noir quality to it, with strong contrast between light and shadow. The slight motion blur of the figure adds to the mysterious and potentially threatening mood of the photograph.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a man descending a flight of stairs in a dimly lit stairwell. The man is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and a hat, and is positioned at the top of the stairs, with his right hand resting on the railing. The stairs themselves are dark, with only a few steps illuminated by light from above.

In the background, a bicycle is visible, leaning against the wall near the top of the stairs. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and intrigue, with the dim lighting and the man's enigmatic pose contributing to a sense of suspense.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man descending a staircase. The man is wearing a hat and a long coat, and he appears to be in motion, as his body is blurred. He is holding onto the wall with his right hand for support.

In the background, there are two bicycles leaning against the wall outside the door at the top of the stairs. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in an urban setting, possibly in the early 20th century. The use of black and white film adds to the nostalgic feel of the image.

The composition of the image is well-balanced, with the man's figure placed centrally in the frame. The staircase leads the viewer's eye upwards, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The blurred motion of the man's body adds a sense of dynamism to the image, while the stillness of the bicycles in the background provides a contrast to the movement.

Overall, the image is a striking example of street photography, capturing a moment in time and conveying a sense of place and atmosphere.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man walking up a staircase. The staircase is made of concrete and has a few steps. The man is wearing a hat and a long-sleeve shirt, and he appears to be in motion, as if he is running or walking quickly. The staircase is located in a dimly lit area, and there is a bicycle leaning against the wall on the left side of the image. The image has a slightly blurry effect, giving it a dreamy and nostalgic feel.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

A black-and-white image shows a person walking down a staircase in a concrete room. The person is wearing a hat and shoes, and his body is blurry, probably because he is moving fast. The staircase has a handrail on the right side, and the stairs are made of concrete. A bicycle is placed on the right side of the room. The room is illuminated by a light coming from the right side.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white photograph shows a person descending a set of stairs. The vantage point is from above, looking down into a narrow stairwell. The person, who is slightly blurred, appears to be wearing a jumpsuit and a cap. They are standing at the top of the stairs with one hand on their hip. Behind the person, at the top of the stairs, is a bicycle leaning against a wall. The walls of the stairwell are textured, and the lighting is dim, with the top of the stairs being brighter than the lower portion. The steps are dark and rectangular, creating a strong linear pattern leading down into shadow. The overall tone of the image is somewhat eerie and mysterious.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely taken in a dimly lit interior space. The composition creates a sense of depth and slight disorientation.

Key Elements:

  • Staircase: A flight of stairs dominates the foreground. The steps are dark and the risers are defined by light, creating a strong contrast.
  • Figure: A figure of a man is near the top of the stairs. He is wearing a hat and some kind of work overalls. His face is blurry which suggests movement.
  • Background: At the top of the stairs, there is a doorway or opening. A bicycle is partially visible inside the opening, leaning against a wall.
  • Lighting: The lighting is dramatic, with a strong light source coming from the doorway, creating sharp shadows and emphasizing the texture of the walls and stairs.

Atmosphere:

The image has a slightly melancholic, possibly mysterious atmosphere. The blurriness of the man and the dim lighting add to the sense of unease. It could evoke a feeling of solitude or a glimpse into a private moment.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a person descending a staircase. The scene is captured from a high angle, looking down the stairs. The person is wearing a cap and appears to be in motion, as indicated by the slight blurriness of the figure. The staircase is narrow and enclosed by walls on both sides, leading to an open doorway at the top. Through the doorway, there is a glimpse of an outdoor scene with what appears to be a bicycle and possibly some other objects or structures. The overall lighting is somewhat dim, adding to the moody and somewhat mysterious atmosphere of the photograph. The image has a vintage or classic feel, potentially suggesting it was taken some time ago.

Qwen

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