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Human Generated Data

Title

Getting Ready to Take a Picture of John Szarkowski's History of Photography Class

Date

1997

People

Artist: Elsa Dorfman, American 1937 - 2020

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the artist, 2.2002.1605

Copyright

© Elsa Dorfman

Human Generated Data

Title

Getting Ready to Take a Picture of John Szarkowski's History of Photography Class

People

Artist: Elsa Dorfman, American 1937 - 2020

Date

1997

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the artist, 2.2002.1605

Copyright

© Elsa Dorfman

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-26

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Wood 66
Couch 65.4
Room 65
Clothing 64.9
Apparel 64.9
Photography 60
Photo 60
Pants 58.9
Hardwood 57.6
LCD Screen 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

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Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

room 65.6
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chair 44.9
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Google
created on 2022-02-26

Chair 91.5
Rectangle 86.4
Art 76.6
Tints and shades 75.9
Comfort 71.1
Room 69.2
Font 67.7
Sitting 66.3
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Visual arts 61.6
Picture frame 55.5
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Microsoft
created on 2022-02-26

furniture 99.2
chair 98.7
wall 97.8
table 93.8
indoor 93
text 89.5
clothing 86.6
person 80.5
woman 77.7
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 52-60
Gender Female, 94.9%
Calm 97.1%
Disgusted 1.3%
Angry 0.4%
Sad 0.3%
Happy 0.3%
Surprised 0.3%
Confused 0.2%
Fear 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Chair
Person
Monitor

Clarifai

Chair
Picture frame
Clothing
Footwear
Human face
Human arm

AWS Rekognition

Chair 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

beaches seaside 54.7%
streetview architecture 18.7%
nature landscape 12.4%
interior objects 6.6%
events parties 3.4%
food drinks 1.5%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

person in the studio with a camera.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a woman sitting in a chair with a microphone

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a person seated on one of four distinct chairs that vary in style and design, all arranged against a plain white backdrop in a photography studio setup. The individual is holding a microphone, suggesting possible involvement in discussion or documentation. A handwritten note at the bottom includes the text: "Getting ready to take a picture of John Szarkowski's history of photography class, this spring at Harvard. April 25, 1997." The edges of the image have a burnt or distressed aesthetic, adding an artistic touch to the photograph.

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

The image shows a studio setting with a white backdrop and a series of chairs lined up. There are four chairs, each different in style: two metal chairs with ornate backs on the left and two wooden chairs with slat backs on the right. A person is seated in the middle chair, holding a microphone. The studio has a simple, minimalistic setup with the chairs placed evenly spaced in front of the backdrop. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the image, which reads: "Getting ready to take a picture of John Szarkowski's history of photography class, this spring at Harvard. April 25, 1997." The note is signed by someone named Daphne. The edges of the image have a border that appears to be a result of the photographic development process.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a woman sitting in a chair in a studio setting. The background is a plain white wall, and there are various chairs of different styles arranged in front of her. The woman appears to be wearing glasses and a dark-colored outfit. The image has a vintage or polaroid-like quality to it, with a handwritten caption at the bottom providing some additional context about the scene.

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

This is a studio-style photograph showing a row of five different chairs against a plain white backdrop. The chairs include two decorative wire or metal chairs on the left (appearing somewhat sketched or outlined), two wooden chairs with ornate cutout designs in their backs in the middle, and a simple bentwood-style chair on the right. Someone is seated in one of the middle chairs, wearing a black top and long blue skirt. The image has a vintage quality with dark borders typical of older photographic processes. At the bottom, there appears to be a handwritten caption dated April 25, 1997, though the text is not entirely legible in this view. The composition is very symmetrical and formal, with the chairs arranged in a neat line and the subject centered in the frame.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a woman sitting in front of a backdrop with various chairs, surrounded by handwritten notes and a Polaroid-style border.

  • Woman:
    • Sitting in the center of the image
    • Wearing a dark-colored shirt and blue pants
    • Holding a black bag or purse
    • Standing in front of a white backdrop
  • Chairs:
    • Five chairs are arranged in a row behind the woman
    • The chairs vary in style and design
    • Two of the chairs are identical and feature a light-colored wood frame with a decorative backrest
    • One chair has a dark-colored metal frame with a curved backrest
    • One chair has a light-colored metal frame with a straight backrest
    • One chair has a dark-colored wooden frame with a curved backrest
  • Backdrop:
    • A large white backdrop serves as the background for the image
    • The backdrop is likely used for photography purposes
  • Handwritten Notes:
    • A handwritten note at the bottom of the image reads, "Getting ready to take a picture of John Sarkowski's history of photography class. The spring of Finland. April 25, 1997."
    • The note is written in black ink and appears to be handwritten by the photographer
  • Polaroid-Style Border:
    • The image has a Polaroid-style border around the edges
    • The border is dark brown and features a yellow outline

The image appears to be a photograph taken in a studio setting, possibly for a photography class or project. The woman in the center of the image is likely the photographer or a model, and the chairs behind her may be part of the studio's props. The handwritten note at the bottom of the image provides context and information about the image's creation and purpose.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image features a woman sitting in the center of a white room, surrounded by five chairs. She is dressed in a long blue skirt, a dark-colored top with a floral pattern, and a black apron. Her hands are clasped together in front of her as she sits on a wooden chair with a red seat.

To her left are two metal chairs, one black and one white, while to her right are two wooden chairs with a light finish and a dark brown chair. The background of the image is a white wall, and the floor appears to be white as well.

At the bottom of the image, there is handwritten text that reads: "Getting ready to take a picture of John Szarkowski's history of photography class. This spring at Harvard. April 25, 1997." The text is written in black ink and is placed on a white border at the bottom of the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The photograph features a woman sitting on a chair in a studio, probably posing for a photo. She is wearing glasses, a black apron, and sneakers. She is holding a black cloth in her hands. Behind her, there are four chairs in a row, and one of them is a stool. The floor is covered with white cloth. There is a watermark with a handwritten text at the bottom.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a woman sitting on a chair in a studio, likely preparing to take a picture. She is wearing glasses and a black shirt. Behind her, there are several chairs arranged in a row, and the background is white. The image has a vintage filter applied, giving it a nostalgic and old-fashioned look. The text at the bottom of the image reads, "Getting ready to take a picture of John Sarkowski's history of photography class, this spring at Harvard."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

Here is a description of the image:

This is a full shot of a woman sitting on a chair in a photography studio or classroom. The backdrop is a large, plain white screen hanging from a metal bar at the top. The studio has a bright, neutral tone.

The woman is seated in the center of the frame, positioned amongst a row of five different chairs that are lined up behind her. She is dressed in a dark blue, full-length skirt and a patterned sweater with darker colors. She is also holding a black apron or bag in her lap. Her hair is styled in a simple manner and she is wearing glasses.

The chairs are an eclectic mix, with different styles and colors. From left to right, there's a white wrought iron chair, a black metal chair with decorative elements, two wooden chairs with simple designs and a final wooden chair that is more ornate.

The image has the appearance of being a Polaroid or a print with a thick border showing signs of the developing process, including darkened edges. There's some handwritten text along the bottom border of the image that reads, "Getting ready to take a picture of John Szarkowski's history of photography class, this spring at Harvard. April 25, 1997."

The overall composition suggests a candid or informal setup, potentially a behind-the-scenes moment during a photography class or project.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a Polaroid photograph, indicated by the distinct border and slightly imperfect development. It features a woman sitting in front of a plain white backdrop, surrounded by a variety of chairs.

Subject and Composition:

  • The Woman: The central focus is a woman wearing glasses, a patterned sweater, and a long blue skirt. She is seated, holding a black object (possibly a bag or apron) and is looking towards the camera.
  • The Chairs: Four different chairs are arranged beside the woman. They vary in style and material, adding visual interest to the scene. They include a delicate white wrought-iron chair, a black metal chair, two wooden chairs and a rounded back wooden chair.
  • Background: A large, seamless white backdrop provides a minimalist setting, typical of a photography studio.
  • Lighting: The lighting seems soft and diffused, likely from studio lighting, which is typical in such settings.
  • Text: The bottom of the photo features handwritten text describing the photo as "Getting ready to take a picture of John Szarkowski's history of photography class, this spring at Harvard" and includes a date of "April 25, 1997".

Style and Tone:

The image has a documentary or snapshot quality, with a straightforward, somewhat candid feel. The handwritten text adds a personal touch and context. The combination of the simple backdrop, diverse chairs, and the woman's expression suggests a thoughtful or perhaps even a humorous approach to portraiture.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a person sitting in a chair, preparing to take a photograph. The setting appears to be a photography studio or a classroom. The individual is holding a camera and is positioned in front of a plain backdrop. Surrounding the person are various chairs of different styles and designs, including a white metal chair, a black metal chair, and several wooden chairs with distinct patterns.

The photograph itself has a vintage or aged appearance, with visible borders and some discoloration, suggesting it might be a Polaroid or a similar type of instant film. There is handwritten text at the bottom of the image, which reads: "Getting ready to take a picture of John Szarkowski's history of photography class. This spring at Harvard. April 25, 1997." This text provides context about the event and the date the photograph was taken. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a moment captured in a photography class or workshop, with a focus on the preparatory aspect of taking a picture.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

The image appears to be a photograph taken with a Polaroid camera, as indicated by the distinctive frame and the handwritten text at the bottom. The photo features a person seated centrally on a chair, surrounded by several other chairs of varying designs and colors. The individual is wearing glasses, a dark long-sleeved shirt, and a blue skirt. The person is giving a thumbs-up gesture with their right hand. The background is plain, and there is a visible power cord trailing from one of the chairs. The handwritten text at the bottom reads: "Getting ready to take a picture of John Szarkowski's history of photography class, this spring at Harvard. April 25, 1997." The Polaroid frame has some visible wear or discoloration along the edges, giving it an aged appearance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

The image presents a photograph of a woman sitting in front of a plain white backdrop, which appears to be part of a photography studio setup. The woman is wearing glasses, a patterned top, and a dark apron. She is giving a thumbs-up gesture. There are five chairs of various styles and colors arranged in a row behind her. The chairs are different in design, ranging from metal-framed chairs with woven seats to wooden chairs with carved backs. The image has a vintage or aged look, with a brown border that resembles the edges of a Polaroid photograph. At the bottom of the image, there is handwritten text that reads: "Getting ready to take a picture of John Szarkowski's history of Photography Class. This spring at Harvard. April 25, 1997." The text is signed, but the signature is not clearly legible.

Text analysis

Amazon

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