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Human Generated Data

Title

Fan and Smoke Vortices

Date

1934

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, 2.2002.527

Human Generated Data

Title

Fan and Smoke Vortices

People

Artist: Harold Edgerton, American 1903 - 1990

Date

1934

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.527

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Machine 97.4
Propeller 92.6
Water 58.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 97.9
art 96.7
moon 95.1
dark 93.5
girl 93.5
abstract 92.8
studio 92.6
desktop 92.4
Halloween 92.3
model 91.7
portrait 91.5
face 89
design 87.1
exert 86.8
no person 86.7
silhouette 86.2
steel 83.9
people 83.6
nude 83.3
nature 82.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

black 19.8
tool 16.7
blade 16.3
opener 16.3
silhouette 14.9
metal 14.5
knife 14.4
device 13.8
art 13.3
design 13.2
knife blade 12.7
can opener 12.1
clip art 12
face 11.4
toilet tissue 11.1
steel 10.7
cartoon 10.7
paper towel 10.6
cutting implement 10
fashion 9.8
hand tool 9.8
tissue 8.9
sexy 8.8
mechanism 8.5
adult 8.4
people 8.4
pattern 8.2
towel 8.2
symbol 8.1
graphic 8
business 7.9
love 7.9
portrait 7.8
paper 7.7
drawing 7.7
attractive 7.7
character 7.5
clip 7.4
style 7.4
mechanical device 7.4
shape 7.4
object 7.3
clothing 7.3
digital 7.3
covering 7.2
women 7.1
work 7.1
corkscrew 7

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99.4
cartoon 98.6
drawing 97.9
sketch 91.5
art 80.8
black and white 54.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Animal

Clarifai

Animal 47.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

paintings art 95.3%
food drinks 3.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-09

a close up of a computer 33.4%
a close up of a computer screen 30.6%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

digital art selected for the #.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a cat with a white cat's head

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This image is a black-and-white abstract composition. It features stark contrasts between light and dark elements, showcasing an object resembling a white propeller or sculptural metallic form in the lower portion, which appears to be attached to a mechanical base. In the upper portion, curved flowing lines create swirls and spiral-like shapes, evoking smoke trails or organic patterns against a black background. The design feels surreal and futuristic, with smooth, minimalist textures and dynamic movement implied through the curves.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a mechanical or abstract object with smooth, curved surfaces and a shiny appearance. The central element resembles a fan blade or propeller with three large, curved, white blades that have a sculptural quality. These blades are connected to a central circular hub. Above the blades, there is a thin rod-like structure ending in a point, with a spiral or swirling smoke-like pattern behind it. The background is dark, enhancing the contrast between the object and its surroundings, and creating an abstract and surreal feel to the image. This artwork likely emphasizes form and movement, invoking a sense of dynamic motion with its swirling shapes and clean lines.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a close-up view of a pair of white pruning shears or scissors against a dark background. The shears appear to be open, with their sharp blades and curved handles clearly visible. The image has a high-contrast, black-and-white aesthetic, creating a dramatic and striking visual effect.

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

This is a black and white artistic photograph that appears to show a stylized rabbit or bunny shape in white against a black background. The image has a stark, high-contrast look, with the white rabbit form appearing almost ghost-like or ethereal. There are some circular shapes or bubbles visible in the dark background, and the overall composition has an abstract, dreamlike quality to it. The rabbit's long ears are distinctive in the silhouette, and the figure seems to be captured in a moment of movement or floating.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a propeller, showcasing its intricate design and functionality.

Propeller Details

  • The propeller is positioned centrally in the frame, with its blades extending outward from a central hub.
  • The propeller's design features a curved shape, with each blade tapering to a point at the tip.
  • The propeller appears to be made of metal, with a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light.

Background and Context

  • The background of the image is a solid black, which helps to highlight the propeller's details.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of industrial or mechanical activity, with the propeller being a key component of a larger system or machine.

Visual Elements

  • The image includes several visual elements that add depth and interest to the composition.
  • The propeller's blades are surrounded by a subtle gradient effect, which gives the impression of movement and energy.
  • The image also features a subtle shadow effect, which adds depth and dimensionality to the scene.

Overall Impression

  • The image effectively conveys a sense of power and efficiency, highlighting the propeller's ability to generate thrust and propel a vessel through the water.
  • The use of black and white photography adds a sense of timelessness and universality to the image, making it feel both modern and classic at the same time.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a propeller, likely from an airplane or boat. The propeller is positioned centrally in the frame, with its blades angled upwards and outwards. The background of the image is solid black, which helps to accentuate the details of the propeller.

The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the clean lines and curves of the propeller creating a sense of dynamic movement. The use of black and white also adds a touch of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, suggesting that it may be a vintage or historical photograph.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a propeller or fan blade with a curved, spiral shape. The propeller is positioned at an angle, with its tip pointing upward and its base resting on a black surface. The propeller has a smooth, glossy surface and appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly metal or plastic. The background of the image is dark, with a few faint, swirling patterns that resemble smoke or steam. The overall effect is surreal and dreamlike, with the propeller appearing to float in the air.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a propeller. The propeller is positioned in the center of the image, with its blades spread out in a circular motion. The blades are white and have a smooth, curved surface. The background is dark, with a few light spots that could be reflections or highlights. The image has a slightly blurry effect, giving it a dreamlike quality.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a boat propeller. The propeller, with three blades, is in sharp focus and rendered in a bright, almost white color against a stark black background. The details on the propeller are crisp, showcasing its curves and edges.

The most striking feature is the visual representation of the water's movement around the propeller. This is achieved by capturing the way water is displaced and flows as the propeller spins. Delicate, swirling white lines trace the path of the water, highlighting vortex formations. These fluid dynamics create an abstract and artistic visual, emphasizing the unseen forces at play. The background is a solid, deep black, which provides a strong contrast and makes the propeller and its associated water flow the primary focal point.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a propeller with three blades. The propeller is stark white against a deep black background, creating a strong contrast. The camera angle provides a close-up view, emphasizing the shape and texture of the propeller.

Emerging from the propeller blades are streaks of swirling, white patterns resembling smoke or vapor trails. These patterns create a sense of movement, suggesting the propeller is in motion. Two distinct spirals or vortices are visible in the upper part of the image, adding to the dynamic quality of the composition.

The frame of the picture is a thin white border. The overall effect is a striking and somewhat abstract depiction of mechanical motion.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a high-contrast black and white photograph featuring abstract shapes and forms. The central focus is on a large, white, irregular shape that resembles a propeller or a stylized bird. This shape has a prominent circular hole in the middle and elongated, curved extensions on either side.

In the background, there are swirling, smoke-like patterns that add a dynamic and somewhat ethereal quality to the image. These patterns appear to be emanating from or interacting with the central shape, creating a sense of movement and depth. The overall composition is stark and dramatic, with a strong interplay between light and dark areas. The photograph is framed with a white border, further emphasizing the contrast within the image.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image appears to be a black and white photograph of a propeller, possibly from a ship or aircraft. The propeller is positioned in the center of the frame and is depicted in a dynamic, motion-blurred state, suggesting it is in motion. The background is dark, which contrasts sharply with the white and gray tones of the propeller and the motion trails of smoke or steam, which add a sense of motion and energy to the image. The overall composition is minimalistic, with the propeller as the central focus against the dark backdrop. The motion trails and the propeller's shape create a sense of movement and dynamism.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a close-up of a mechanical or industrial object, likely a propeller or a similar device, against a dark background. The object is white or light-colored and has three blades. The blades are curved, and the central hub has a circular shape with a hole in the middle.

There is a stream of smoke or vapor emanating from the top of the object, forming a curved path that resembles a hook or a question mark. The smoke is white and appears to be swirling slightly as it moves away from the object. The background is predominantly black, which contrasts sharply with the white object and the smoke, creating a dramatic and striking visual effect. The overall composition is dynamic and suggests motion, with the smoke adding a sense of action to the image.