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Title

Cañon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking South

Date

1872

People

Artist: William Bell, American 1830 - 1910

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Gift of the U.S. War Department, 2.2002.77

Human Generated Data

Title

Cañon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking South

People

Artist: William Bell, American 1830 - 1910

Date

1872

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Gift of the U.S. War Department, 2.2002.77

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Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Art 98.9
Art Gallery 89.9
Painting 75
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Canvas 63.9
Portrait 60.6
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Drawing 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

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Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

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Google
created on 2022-01-09

Water 89.5
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Art 84.7
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Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Picture frame
Tree

Clarifai

Picture frame 96.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

paintings art 98.5%
streetview architecture 1.2%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a photograph of a waterfall.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a waterfall

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image is a vintage photograph of the Kanab Wash along the Colorado River, looking south. The photograph captures the majestic canyon landscape, showcasing steep, rocky cliffs that rise dramatically on either side of the wash. The foreground includes a shadowed area, possibly created by an overhanging rock or the canyon walls. Light illuminates the rugged textures and stratified rock layers in the background, emphasizing the vastness and grandeur of the canyon. The image is presented on a cream-colored mat with text beneath the photo indicating its title: “Cañon of Kanab Wash Colorado River, Looking South.” At the top of the mat, there is official print text with a stamp from the U.S. Department of the Interior or a similar institution, likely indicating the photograph's connection to an expedition or geological survey.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black and white photograph depicting the Canyon of Kanab Wash along the Colorado River, looking south. It is part of the U.S. War Department's survey documenting the exploration and surveys west of the 100th meridian, led by Lt. George M. Wheeler in 1871-1873. The photo shows a dramatic view of steep canyon walls with a rock overhang visible at the top of the image. Sunlight is illuminating the higher sections of the canyon walls, creating a stark contrast between the lit areas and the darker, shadowed canyon floor. The setting appears rugged and natural, characteristic of the Colorado River canyons. The photograph is mounted on an official document sheet, which includes printed text and a seal from the War Department.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a dramatic and rugged landscape. It depicts a deep canyon with steep, rocky cliffs on either side. The canyon appears to be the Canyon of Kanab Wash, with the Colorado River visible in the distance. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality, with the cliffs and canyon walls casting dramatic shadows. Overall, the scene conveys a sense of the grandeur and power of the natural landscape.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a historic black and white photograph titled "CAÑON OF KANAB WASH, COLORADO RIVER, LOOKING SOUTH." The image shows a dramatic view of steep canyon walls, taken from what appears to be inside a cave or overhang looking outward. The composition is divided diagonally, with the dark overhang taking up the upper left portion of the image, while the sunlit canyon walls are visible in the lower right. The canyon walls appear to be massive and layered, typical of the Colorado River's erosional features, with distinct stratification visible in the rock faces. The photograph appears to be mounted on a light-colored mat or board and has what looks like an institutional or collection stamp at the top. This is likely a 19th-century photograph, given its style and presentation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of a canyon, with the caption "CAÑON OF KANAB WASH COLORADO RIVER LOOKING SOUTH" at the bottom. The photo shows a rocky cliff face on the right side, with a narrow opening to the left that appears to be a cave or overhang. The background of the photo is a light beige color, and there are some illegible words printed above the photo.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of adventure and exploration, as if the photographer is capturing a moment of discovery in a remote and rugged landscape. The use of sepia tones adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, giving it a classic and enduring quality.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a canyon, with the title "Canon of Kanab Wash Colorado River Looking South" at the bottom. The photograph is framed by a beige border and features a logo at the top with illegible text.

  • Photograph:
    • The photograph is a sepia-toned image of a canyon.
    • The canyon has steep walls and a narrow opening.
    • The sky is visible through the opening.
  • Border:
    • The photograph is surrounded by a beige border.
    • The border is thicker at the bottom than at the top.
  • Logo:
    • The logo is located at the top of the image.
    • The logo features a shield with illegible text.
    • The logo is accompanied by additional illegible text.
  • Title:
    • The title is located at the bottom of the image.
    • The title reads "Canon of Kanab Wash Colorado River Looking South".
    • The title is written in small text.

The image appears to be a historical photograph of a canyon, possibly taken in the early 20th century. The sepia tone and the presence of a logo suggest that the image may have been created for a specific purpose or publication.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a photograph of a canyon, titled "Canyon of Kanab Wash Colorado River, Looking South." The photograph is framed with a white border and has a watermark in the top left corner. The canyon is a deep, narrow gorge with steep walls and a rocky surface. The photograph captures the canyon from a low angle, looking up at the canyon walls and the sky above. The sunlight is shining through the canyon, illuminating the rocks and casting shadows on the walls. The photograph is a sepia-toned black and white image.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a photograph of a canyon. The photograph is black and white and is mounted on a beige background. The photograph is of a canyon with a river running through it. The canyon is deep, and the river is narrow. The photograph is titled "Canon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking South." The photograph is surrounded by a beige border.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph titled "CAÑON OF KANAB WASH COLORADO RIVER, LOOKING SOUTH". It depicts a canyon with towering rock walls on either side. The walls have distinct layers and textures, indicating geological stratification. The light source appears to be coming from above, creating a bright, illuminated area at the top of the canyon. The canyon's opening above is framed by the dark rock, possibly the overhanging of a cliff or the top of the canyon walls.

In the lower part of the photograph, there is vegetation at the base of the canyon walls. The overall impression is one of depth and height within the natural landscape. The photograph is mounted on a larger beige paper, and there is text and a seal at the top of the image.

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 depicting a dramatic view of a canyon. The composition emphasizes the depth and scale of the natural formation. The photograph appears to be vintage, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, due to the tone and framing.

Specific Details:

  • Subject: The primary focus is a deep canyon with steep, rocky walls. The perspective appears to be from within the canyon, looking up towards the opening.
  • Light and Shadow: The photograph effectively uses light and shadow to create a sense of depth and emphasize the canyon's contours. Sunlight streams in from the top, illuminating the canyon walls and providing a strong contrast with the shadows.
  • Composition: The photographer has framed the shot from within the canyon, looking upward. This creates a feeling of being enveloped by the landscape. A large dark overhang dominates the upper left, adding to the sense of enclosure.
  • Additional Text/Markings: The photograph has text at the top and bottom, identifying the location and some expedition information. The title at the bottom reads "CAÑON OF KANAB WASH, COLORADO RIVER, LOOKING SOUTH." The upper text may reference a survey or expedition.

Overall, the image is a powerful visual record of the grandeur of the canyon landscape.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a canyon landscape. The title at the bottom of the image reads "Cañon of Kanab Wash Colorado River Looking South." The photograph depicts a rugged, rocky canyon with steep walls and a narrow opening at the top, allowing light to filter through. The canyon walls are composed of layered rock formations, showcasing the natural erosion patterns. The lighting in the image creates a dramatic contrast between the brightly lit upper portion and the shadowy lower part of the canyon.

The photograph is framed with a wide, light-colored border, and there are inscriptions at the top. The top left corner has the text "Expedition & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian," and the top right corner includes the text "Expedition of 1872 - Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Commanding." Additionally, there is an emblem or seal above the text on the right side. The photographer's name, "W. Bell Photo," is printed on the bottom left of the image. The overall presentation suggests that this photograph is part of a documented expedition or survey, capturing the natural landscapes of the region.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This image is a black and white photograph of a canyon, specifically the "Canon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking South." The photograph appears to be historical, given its sepia tone and the type of paper used. The image captures the rugged, steep walls of the canyon, with a clear view of the riverbed below. The cliffs are textured with visible layers and striations, indicating the geological formations of the area. The lighting suggests that the photo was taken during the day, with sunlight streaming in from the top right corner, casting shadows and highlighting the contours of the rock formations. The image is framed and accompanied by text at the bottom identifying the location and direction of view.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This image is a vintage photograph of a canyon, specifically identified as the "Cañon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking South." The photograph is framed in a tan-colored mat and has a seal or stamp in the upper right corner that appears to be from the U.S. Department of the Interior. The canyon itself features dramatic rock formations with steep, rugged cliffs. The light and shadows play across the rock surfaces, highlighting the textures and contours. The perspective of the photograph is from within the canyon, looking out towards the opening where the sky is visible. The overall tone of the image is sepia or brown, giving it an antique appearance.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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