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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

Food 99.6
Sphere 98.3
Art 68.4
Text 65.2
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

Clarifai

Balloon
Ball

AWS Rekognition

Egg 99.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

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-clip on 2025-07-13

visual artist, a photograph by visual artist.

Salesforce

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This black-and-white image captures a high-speed photograph of two balloons in the process of bursting. A thin wire supports the balloons, which appear suspended midair. The left side of the image shows the remnants of a balloon tearing apart, its material stretched and fluttering like fabric. On the right, two intact balloons are visible—each showing jagged openings where they are starting to burst. Shadows cast on the background add depth, while the overall composition highlights the frozen motion and fragility of the balloons. The photograph is signed in the bottom right corner with the name "Harold Edgerton," a renowned pioneer of high-speed photography.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a dramatic moment where three balloons, suspended on a wire, are in the process of popping. The balloon on the far left has already burst and is captured mid-explosion, with its rubber flapping outwards in a dynamic, fluid motion. The middle balloon is in the process of popping, with part of its surface peeled back but still partially intact. The balloon on the right appears to be intact, but it has a tear suggesting it is about to burst as well. The shadows and high contrast add to the intensity of the captured moment. The photograph is by Harold Edgerton, a pioneer in high-speed photography.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting several spherical shapes suspended on wires against a dark background. The shapes have a smooth, organic appearance and seem to be floating or in motion. The overall composition and lighting create a surreal, dreamlike quality to the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a black and white artistic photograph by Harold Edgerton showing what appears to be white sheets or fabric blowing on a clothesline. The fabric is captured in motion, creating dramatic flowing shapes against a dark background. In the image, there are also what look like round, illuminated spheres or balloons that provide a striking contrast to the billowing fabric. The photograph demonstrates Edgerton's pioneering work with high-speed photography, capturing motion in a way that transforms an ordinary scene into something quite dramatic and abstract. The composition creates an interesting interplay between the soft, flowing fabric and the solid, geometric shapes of the spheres.

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.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring two spherical objects suspended by threads, with one of them visibly broken or fragmented. The object on the left appears to be shattered, with pieces of material scattered around it, giving a sense of motion or disintegration. The object on the right remains intact, but it seems to be broken in a way that suggests it was once part of the shattered object. The reflective surfaces and the shadows cast by the objects create a dramatic and somewhat surreal atmosphere. The image is signed in the bottom right corner with the name "Harold Edgerton," indicating the photographer or creator of the artwork.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This black-and-white photograph captures a striking visual of a balloon bursting. The image is framed by a white border, and the photograph is signed "Harold Edgerton" in the bottom right corner. The balloon, which appears to be white, is in the process of popping, with fragments of the balloon material scattering outward in a dynamic, almost explosive manner. The balloon is attached to a thin string, which is taut and extends across the image. The background is dark, which contrasts sharply with the bright balloon and its fragments, enhancing the dramatic effect of the scene. The overall composition highlights the motion and energy of the moment the balloon bursts.

Text analysis

Amazon

EDGERTON
HARDLO EDGERTON
HARDLO