Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (bullet through balloons)

Date

1959

People

Artist: Harold Edgerton, American 1903 - 1990

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of Thomas Beling, 2.2002.1591

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (bullet through balloons)

People

Artist: Harold Edgerton, American 1903 - 1990

Date

1959

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of Thomas Beling, 2.2002.1591

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Egg 99.6
Food 99.6
Sphere 98.3
Egg 97
Art 68.4
Text 65.2
Bird 64
Animal 64
Light 58.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 99
art 99
monochrome 98.6
man 98.6
abstract 98.4
wedding 96.4
girl 94.5
moon 94
music 92.2
graphic 90.8
light 90.7
still life 90.2
one 89.8
nature 89.7
snow 88.8
model 88.8
love 88.7
portrait 88.4
two 88.1
woman 87.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

egg 100
ball 56.5
sphere 33.2
celebration 31.2
decoration 25.4
holiday 23.7
winter 20.5
game equipment 19.9
shiny 19.8
season 18.7
bauble 18.6
round 17.3
festive 15.7
glass 15.6
ornament 15.5
eggs 15.5
balls 15.4
seasonal 14.9
symbol 14.8
object 14.7
graphic 14.6
black 14.5
globe 13.9
celebrate 13.6
decorative 13.4
color 13.4
gold 13.2
equipment 13
bangle 12.9
reflection 12.2
light 12
fun 12
one 12
card 11.9
space 11.7
food 11.5
easter 11.4
golden 11.2
table 11.2
earth 11
3d 10.9
baubles 10.8
silver 10.6
arrangement 10.6
new 10.5
merry 10.5
decorate 10.5
objects 10.5
ribbon 10.2
tradition 10.2
entertainment 10.1
shine 10.1
game 9.8
success 9.7
design 9.6
chicken 9.6
render 9.5
circle 9.5
party 9.5
colorful 9.3
competition 9.2
year 9.1
art 9.1
world 8.9
pool 8.7
play 8.6
sport 8.4
greeting 8.4
shape 8.2
snow 8.1
decor 8
snooker 7.9
billiard 7.9
orb 7.9
ornaments 7.8
challenge 7.8
gift 7.8
planet 7.7
shell 7.7
hobby 7.6
gradient 7.5
striped 7.5
traditional 7.5
number 7.5
single 7.4
global 7.3
bright 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

text 98.9
indoor 92.7
black and white 70.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Egg
Bird
Egg 99.6%
Egg 97%
Bird 64%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 74.5%
food drinks 20.9%
interior objects 2.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-08

a screen shot of a computer 29.2%

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

a photograph of a black and white photograph of eggshells hanging on a line -100%

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 two large, cracked eggs on a clothesline. The eggs are positioned side by side, with the left egg having a large crack running through it and the right egg having a smaller crack. The eggs are attached to the clothesline by small clips.

The background of the image is dark, with a subtle gradient that suggests a shadowy or dimly lit environment. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and minimalism, with the focus solely on the two eggs and their cracked state.

The image appears to be a still life photograph, possibly taken for artistic or educational purposes. The use of a clothesline as a prop adds a touch of everyday life to the scene, while the cracked eggs create a sense of drama and tension. Overall, the image is a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of the fragility of objects and the beauty of simplicity.

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

This image is a black and white photograph of two balloons and a piece of fabric, with the artist's signature in the bottom-right corner. The photograph is in black and white, with a white border around it.

The two balloons are attached to a thin string or wire that runs horizontally across the image. The balloon on the left is intact, while the one on the right appears to be deflated and torn. To the left of the balloons is a piece of fabric that appears to be blowing in the wind. The fabric is white and has a smooth texture.

In the background, there is a dark shadow that suggests the presence of an object or person behind the balloons and fabric. The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the use of black and white creating a sense of timelessness and sophistication.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph capturing a moment of an egg cracking. The egg, positioned on a wire, is in the process of breaking, with its shell visibly splitting. The cracked shell is partially detached, revealing the yolk inside. The photograph is framed by a white border, adding a minimalist aesthetic. The image is signed at the bottom right corner, indicating the photographer's name. The background is dark, enhancing the contrast and focus on the egg.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring three objects hanging from a thin string. The objects are white and spherical, resembling eggs or balloons. The first object on the left appears to be a burst egg or balloon, with its shell or membrane torn open and hanging loosely. The second object in the center is an intact egg or balloon, while the third object on the right is also intact.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white photo captures the moment two balloons are being popped, suspended on a line. The balloon on the left has completely burst and the flapping pieces of the balloon are suspended in time. The second balloon is in the process of being popped as the hole can be seen on the left side of the balloon. A shadow can be seen on the background of both balloons.

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph by Harold Edgerton. The image depicts a moment in time, capturing the instant a balloon bursts. Three objects are suspended on a string: a burst balloon that is completely shredded, a balloon that is partially burst, and one whole balloon. The balloons are lit with sharp shadows. A small piece of the burst balloon is flying in the air. The background is a plain dark gray/black. The photograph has a clean, stark quality. The artist's signature, "HAROLD EDGERTON," appears in the bottom right corner.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring three balloons strung along a thin wire. The balloon on the left has burst, with its deflated, shredded remains hanging from the wire. The middle balloon is partially deflated, showing signs of strain and beginning to collapse. The balloon on the right appears to be fully intact and inflated. The background is dark, providing a stark contrast that highlights the balloons and the wire. The photograph captures a moment of transition, illustrating the process of deflation and the fragility of the balloons. The photographer's name, "Harold E. Edgerton," is printed in the bottom right corner of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

EDGERTON
HARDLO EDGERTON
HARDLO