Human Generated Data

Title

On the Glacier Blanc, in the Dauphiny

Date

c. 1885

People

Artist: Vittorio Sella, Italian 1859-1943

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.1045

Human Generated Data

Title

On the Glacier Blanc, in the Dauphiny

People

Artist: Vittorio Sella, Italian 1859-1943

Date

c. 1885

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.1045

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Nature 99.8
Outdoors 99.6
Mountain 99.5
Human 99.4
Ice 99.3
Glacier 95.1
Snow 95.1
Soil 84.7
Art 79.7
Animal 75.6
Sand 74.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 99.5
landscape 98.4
man 98.2
mountain 97.8
snow 97.6
water 96.9
art 96.3
one 95.8
hike 95.6
print 95
travel 94.5
adult 94.4
beach 94.3
two 94
woman 92.4
sky 92.1
adventure 92
rock 91.8
winter 91.7
desert 91.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

snow 80.2
mountain 54.5
ice 45.7
winter 43.4
landscape 42.4
mountains 38.9
sky 37.6
sand 34.5
glacier 33.7
peak 27.1
cold 26.7
soil 23.8
travel 20.4
slope 20
rock 20
scenic 19.3
clouds 18.6
earth 18.6
high 18.2
tree 16.9
weather 16.9
scenery 16.2
hill 15.9
outdoors 15.7
water 15.4
ski 15.3
alpine 14.7
outdoor 14.5
frozen 14.3
forest 13.9
vacation 13.9
frost 13.4
wilderness 13.2
alps 12.8
snowy 12.6
season 12.5
sunny 12.1
ocean 12.1
top 12
range 11.8
hiking 11.5
rocks 11.3
park 10.7
freeze 10.7
trees 10.7
rocky 10.7
cloud 10.3
stone 10.3
tourism 9.9
mountaineering 9.9
summit 9.8
river 9.8
climb 9.8
structure 9.8
ascent 9.7
sun 9.7
scene 9.5
national 9.1
cliff 8.9
climbing 8.8
covered 8.7
day 8.6
extreme 8.6
scenics 8.6
resort 8.4
lake 8.2
horizon 8.1
holiday 7.9
sea 7.8
mount 7.8
majestic 7.7
sport 7.4
dam 7.4
calm 7.3
sunset 7.2
summer 7.1
spring 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

snow 99.6
outdoor 97.7
mountain 97.1
text 96.8
hiking 81.2
skiing 77.7
landscape 52.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Bird

Clarifai

Person
Poster
Sports equipment

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 99%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 81.8%

AWS Rekognition

Painting 79.7%

AWS Rekognition

Bird 75.6%

Clarifai

Person 89.1%

Clarifai

Person 85.1%

Clarifai

Person 84.6%

Clarifai

Person 81.3%

Clarifai

Person 49.2%

Clarifai

Person 39.6%

Clarifai

Person 33.8%

Clarifai

Poster 44.2%

Clarifai

Sports equipment 37.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

paintings art 99.6%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

photograph of a glacier with a man on the glacier.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a group of people on skis in the snow

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a mountainous, snow-covered landscape. Four climbers are traversing a glacier marked by a deep crevasse. Each climber is equipped with ice axes and ropes, indicating their preparation for glacier travel and mountaineering. The crevasse is a prominent feature, carving through the snow with steep, jagged sides. Surrounding the climbers are rugged peaks covered in snow, with shadowed rock faces visible. In the background, a partly cloudy sky stretches above the mountain range, giving the image a dramatic and remote feel. The photograph captures the challenge and majesty of high-altitude exploration.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a dramatic mountainous scene, likely taken in a glacial region. Four climbers are ascending a snow-covered ice ridge, navigating carefully along the edge of a deep crevasse. They are spaced out in a line, moving from the bottom left toward the center. Each climber is equipped with ice axes and appears to be wearing mountaineering gear suitable for the icy and rugged terrain. The crevasse is large and deep, cutting through the snow and ice, creating an impressive visual divide in the landscape. In the background, majestic snow-capped peaks are visible, adding to the grandeur of the scene. The sky is clear with a few clouds over the mountains, which also includes a more distant, rounded peak compared to the jagged ones closer to the climbers. The photograph is black and white, emphasizing the textures and contrasts in the snow and ice.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a dramatic mountainous landscape covered in snow and ice. In the foreground, there is a deep crevasse or crevice in the snow, with several people visible walking along the edge of it. The people appear to be mountaineers or hikers, carrying equipment and navigating the treacherous terrain. In the background, towering snow-capped peaks rise up, creating an awe-inspiring and rugged scene. The image conveys a sense of the challenges and dangers involved in exploring such a remote and inhospitable environment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The black and white photograph depicts a snowy, mountainous landscape with a deep crevasse or crack in the foreground snow. In the distance, jagged, snow-covered mountain peaks rise up against a cloudy sky. A group of four people, appearing quite small in scale compared to the immense landscape, are carefully navigating along the edge of the large crevasse. The overall scene conveys a sense of the raw power and beauty of this rugged, glacial environment that the people are exploring.

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

This is a striking black and white photograph that appears to be from an early mountaineering expedition. The image shows four climbers traversing a snowy glacier, with their silhouettes visible against the white snow. They are walking near a large crevasse - a deep crack in the glacier ice. In the background, dramatic rocky mountain peaks rise up against a light sky, with one particularly prominent sharp peak visible. The mountaineers appear to be using climbing poles or ice axes, and they're walking in a line, likely roped together for safety. The texture of the snow and the deep shadows in the crevasse create a strong contrast in the photograph. The composition dramatically captures both the beauty and danger of high-altitude mountaineering, with the tiny figures of the climbers emphasizing the massive scale of the mountain landscape around them.

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 a group of people hiking up a snowy mountain. The group consists of five individuals, all dressed in dark clothing and hats, with some carrying backpacks or walking sticks. They are ascending a steep slope covered in snow, with deep crevices and ridges visible in the foreground. In the background, there are several large rocks and boulders, as well as a tall, jagged mountain peak rising up into the sky. The sky above is overcast, with a thick cloud bank visible in the distance.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of adventure and exploration, as the group navigates the challenging terrain and pushes forward towards their destination. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of timelessness and nostalgia to the image, evoking a feeling of being transported to a bygone era.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of four individuals ascending a snow-covered mountain, with a deep crevasse in the foreground. The group is equipped with hiking gear, including backpacks and trekking poles, as they navigate the challenging terrain. In the background, a majestic mountain range stretches across the horizon, set against a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of adventure and exploration, capturing the thrill of mountaineering in a breathtaking natural setting.

Amazon Nova

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

The black-and-white photo shows four people walking on a snowy mountain. They are wearing jackets, pants, and boots. They are holding sticks and ropes, and they are probably climbing. The mountain has a large hole in the middle. The mountain is covered with snow, and there are rocks on the side. In the distance, there are more mountains covered with snow.

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

The black-and-white photo features a group of people walking on a snow-covered mountain. The mountain has a slope with a big crack in the middle, and the people are walking towards it. The people are wearing hats, gloves, and shoes, and they are holding sticks. The mountain is surrounded by snow, and there are rocks and mountains in the distance. The sky is cloudy, and there is a cloud in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph, seemingly vintage due to the style and tone. It depicts a group of climbers traversing a snowy, mountainous landscape, possibly a glacier.

Composition: The photograph is composed with a focus on the dramatic terrain and the small figures of the climbers. The foreground features a large crevasse (a deep crack in the ice) that cuts diagonally across the image, adding a sense of depth and danger. The climbers are positioned along a line leading toward the mountains, drawing the eye upward.

Key Elements:

  • Mountains: Majestic, snow-covered mountains dominate the background, emphasizing the scale of the environment and the climbers' challenging task.
  • Crevasse: The prominent crevasse is a visual focal point, conveying the precariousness of the journey and the potential hazards of the landscape.
  • Climbers: Four silhouetted figures are seen making their way across the snow. They use walking sticks to help navigate. Their small size highlights the immensity of their surroundings.
  • Snowy Landscape: The entire scene is blanketed in snow, with textures of the snow creating shadows and highlights.

Atmosphere/Mood: The photograph evokes a sense of adventure, awe, and the challenges of mountaineering. The vastness of the landscape, the starkness of the black and white, and the tiny figures of the climbers create a feeling of isolation and the raw power of nature.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The image shows a black and white photograph of four people mountaineering in a glacial landscape. The photo is bordered by a white margin with photo corners.

In the foreground, the focus is on the textured snow surface, which is heavily marked with ridges and undulations. A large crevasse is prominently featured, a deep, dark fissure cutting through the ice.

Above this, four figures are trekking in a line. They are dressed in dark clothing and appear to be carrying poles, indicating a deliberate mountaineering expedition. A rope connects them, a precautionary measure for traversing such terrain.

The background features a majestic mountain range, their jagged peaks covered with snow. Some peaks are shrouded in clouds, adding to the drama of the scene. There are also large ice formations and snow-covered plateaus that stretch into the distance.

The overall impression is one of a harsh yet beautiful environment, highlighting the challenges and rewards of mountaineering. The lighting is fairly even, allowing for good contrast between the snow and the climbers' dark silhouettes.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a vintage black-and-white photograph depicting a group of mountaineers traversing a snowy and icy terrain. The scene appears to be set in a high-altitude, mountainous region, possibly a glacier. The mountaineers are equipped with ice axes and are walking in a single file along a narrow path beside a deep crevasse in the ice. The rugged, snow-covered peaks in the background add to the dramatic and challenging nature of the environment. The sky is overcast, with clouds partially obscuring the mountain peaks. The photograph captures the adventurous and potentially hazardous nature of mountaineering in such extreme conditions.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of four individuals hiking across a snowy, icy landscape. The group appears to be traversing a flat, snow-covered area with a deep, narrow crevasse to their right. The landscape is mountainous, with jagged, snow-covered peaks in the background. The sky is overcast, suggesting a cold and possibly treacherous environment. The image conveys a sense of adventure and the challenges of mountain climbing or exploration in a harsh, icy terrain.

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts a group of four mountain climbers navigating a snowy, rugged landscape. They are using ice axes and appear to be carefully traversing a deep crevasse in a glacier. The backdrop features towering, snow-covered mountain peaks and a dramatic sky with a large cloud formation. The image conveys a sense of adventure and the challenging conditions of mountaineering. The texture of the snow and ice is clearly visible, adding to the overall atmosphere of the scene.