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Title

Object file, non-estate: Doors Give Reasons, 1983, sculpture

Date

20th century

People

Artist: Christopher Wilmarth, American 1943 - 1987

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Christopher Wilmarth Archive, Gift of Susan Wilmarth-Rabineau, CW2001.671

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Human Generated Data

Title

Object file, non-estate: Doors Give Reasons, 1983, sculpture

People

Artist: Christopher Wilmarth, American 1943 - 1987

Date

20th century

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Christopher Wilmarth Archive, Gift of Susan Wilmarth-Rabineau, CW2001.671

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

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Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Wood 94.2
Plywood 90.2
Art 62
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Clothing 61.8
Canvas 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-19

no person 96.8
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old 82.5

Imagga
created on 2018-02-19

binding 51.5
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Google
created on 2018-02-19

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-19

wall 99.9
indoor 96.2
case 30.4
accessory 30.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Book

Clarifai

Book 91%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-19

a close up of a brick wall 57.4%
a close up of a white brick wall 39.1%
close up of a brick wall 39%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a white eggplant with a white egg on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a brown book with a piece of paper on top

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image is of a minimalist sculpture featuring geometric shapes and mixed materials. It has a slight industrial feel, characterized by its textural contrast and tonal variation. The main body of the sculpture is composed of what appears to be rusted, dark metal sheets. One sheet is flat and rectangular, running vertically, while another metal piece is creating an acute angle, emerging diagonally from the right-hand side. This angular piece meets with a lighter, smooth-surfaced object that seems to be a rounded form, possibly a bulbous ceramic or plaster-like structure, which borders the metal sheets. The sculpture has a modern, abstract aesthetic, with an intriguing interplay between the materials' forms and surfaces.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

This image features an abstract sculpture or assemblage art piece mounted on a white wall. The piece is composed of several elements with different textures and colors, creating a stark contrast against the plain background.

On the left side, there are two parallel, vertical elements that appear to be made of tarnished or rusted metal, perhaps steel or iron, given their brownish-orange hue. These elements have a rough and weathered appearance. Attached to these vertical elements, on the right side, there is a semi-spherical object that has a smooth, matte surface. Its color is a muted off-white, and it contrasts with the darker metal. Adjacent to the semi-spherical object, there is a smaller triangular piece of material that appears to be metal as well, positioned as though it is holding or supporting the sphere. The triangle has a distinctly different patina or oxidation compared to the larger metal pieces, suggesting a different type of metal or treatment.

The overall composition is geometric and minimalist, with an emphasis on form, material, and the interplay of textures. The artwork has an industrial feel due to the use of metal and the weathered states of the materials, which evoke sensations of decay and the passage of time. The positioning of the elements suggests a careful, deliberate arrangement aiming to evoke a certain aesthetic or conceptual response from the viewer.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This appears to be an abstract sculptural piece mounted on a wall. It's composed of dark brown or rusted metal plates arranged in a geometric composition. There's a vertical rectangular panel on the left side, and on the right side, there's another section with what appears to be a white or light-colored spherical element nestled within an angular cutout or corner piece. The metal has a weathered, textured appearance with a patina that gives it an aged, industrial quality. The overall composition creates an interesting interplay between geometric shapes and the contrasting materials - the hard, dark metal against the smooth, light-colored sphere.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This appears to be an abstract sculptural piece mounted on a wall. It consists of dark brown or rusted metal plates arranged in a geometric composition. There's a vertical rectangular panel on the left side, and another angular section on the right that includes a white or off-white spherical element nestled into a triangular cutout. The metal has a weathered, textured surface that shows signs of age or intentional patina. The overall composition creates an interesting interplay between geometric shapes, materials, and negative space against what appears to be a white wall background.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-17

The image shows two dark, rustic wooden boards or planks placed next to a round, light-colored ceramic object, possibly a bowl or vase. The wooden pieces have a weathered, distressed appearance, with visible scratches and discoloration. The arrangement of the objects creates a simple, minimalistic composition against a plain, white background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a sculpture featuring a large, rectangular piece of metal with a dark brown patina, positioned vertically on the left side of the frame. The metal is attached to a smaller, triangular piece of metal that is angled to the right, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.

On the right side of the sculpture, a white, egg-shaped object protrudes from the triangular metal piece, adding a touch of contrast and visual interest to the overall composition. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the textures and colors of the sculpture.

Overall, the image presents a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of a modern art piece, inviting the viewer to contemplate its meaning and significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a sculpture composed of three primary elements: two rusted metal plates and a white, oval-shaped object. The metal plates are positioned vertically, with the left plate being slightly taller than the right one. The right plate features a cutout that reveals the white object behind it.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which suggests that the sculpture is being showcased in an art gallery or museum setting. The overall aesthetic of the image is minimalist and modern, with clean lines and a focus on the textures and shapes of the sculpture's components.

The use of rusted metal and a white, oval-shaped object creates a sense of contrast and visual interest, drawing the viewer's attention to the sculpture's unique features. The image effectively captures the essence of the sculpture, inviting the viewer to appreciate its beauty and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a sculpture mounted on a white wall. The sculpture consists of two large, rectangular pieces of rusted metal, which are likely made of steel or iron. The pieces are angled and overlapping, creating a sense of depth and movement. In the center of the sculpture, there is a white, spherical object, possibly a ball or a globe, that appears to be partially hidden behind the rusted metal pieces. The sculpture appears to be a work of contemporary art, with a minimalist and abstract aesthetic.

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

The image shows a sculpture that appears to be made of metal. The sculpture consists of two metal plates, each of which is rectangular in shape. The plates are positioned at an angle to each other, creating a unique and abstract form. The plates have a rough, textured surface, which adds to the overall aesthetic of the sculpture. The sculpture is placed on a white surface, which provides a stark contrast to the metal plates.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The photograph captures an abstract sculpture against a plain white background. The sculpture features two vertically oriented, roughly rectangular rusted metal sheets, one positioned slightly in front of the other. These sheets have a dark, earthy tone, indicating age and oxidation.

On the right side of the sculpture, partially hidden behind one of the rusted metal sheets, is a smooth, light gray egg-shaped object. A rusted metal triangle bisects the space between the right metal sheet and the gray object, adding a dynamic element to the composition. The triangle appears to support the egg shape, creating a sense of balance and tension.

The sculpture is mounted on the white background. The lighting appears to be soft and diffused, creating subtle shadows and highlighting the textures of the rusted metal and the smooth surface of the gray object. The contrast between the dark, textured metal and the light, smooth object creates visual interest and depth.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Composition:

The image presents a minimalist sculpture against a plain white background. The artwork appears to be a combination of industrial materials and a softer, organic form.

Components:

  • Metal Panels: The primary visual element is a series of dark, rectangular metal panels, arranged in an open, geometric fashion. The metal has a rusted or weathered appearance, with variations in color and texture. The panels are dark and rectangular.
  • Organic Form: Nestled within the metal structure is a smooth, rounded object, resembling a stylized form. This object has a pale, neutral color, such as white or light grey, contrasting with the metal panels.
  • Triangular element: At the point of contact between the metallic panels and the oval form, a triangular metallic structure is mounted.

Texture and Light:

The image showcases the textures of both the metal and the smoother, possibly ceramic or plaster, form. The lighting is soft, creating subtle shadows and highlighting the variations in surface.

Overall Impression:

The artwork is suggestive of a modern, abstract sculpture. The combination of rigid, industrial materials with a smooth, possibly organic, form creates a contrast of textures and shapes. The use of neutral colors and the minimalist approach convey a sense of quietness and contemplation.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a modern abstract sculpture mounted on a white wall. The sculpture is composed of several metal pieces, primarily in dark, rusted tones, with a contrasting lighter, possibly copper-colored section on the right side. The overall shape is rectangular, with the metal pieces arranged in a way that creates a sense of depth and dimension.

The central feature of the sculpture is a circular, semi-transparent element that appears to be made of glass or a similar material. This circular element is partially obscured by the metal pieces, adding to the abstract and intriguing nature of the artwork. The interplay between the rusted metal, the copper-colored section, and the glass-like circle creates a visually striking contrast. The sculpture's design suggests a thoughtful exploration of form, texture, and materiality.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image depicts a three-dimensional abstract sculpture. The sculpture consists of several elements:

  1. Rusted Metal Panels: There are two large, rectangular pieces of metal with a dark, rusted surface. These panels are positioned vertically and appear to be part of the structure of the sculpture.

  2. White Sphere: A smooth, white sphere is located within the space created by the rusted metal panels. It is positioned slightly to the right and appears to be a central element of the composition.

  3. Bronze or Copper Element: A triangular, metallic element with a bronze or copper finish is placed leaning on the white sphere. This element adds a contrasting texture and color to the otherwise dark and monochromatic tones of the sculpture.

The overall aesthetic of the sculpture is minimalist and geometric, with a focus on the interplay of materials and simple shapes. The use of contrasting textures, colors (rusty brown, white, and metallic bronze), and the interplay of light and shadow enhance the three-dimensional effect of the piece.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image depicts a modern, minimalist sculpture composed of various metal elements and a ceramic sphere. The sculpture includes:

  1. Three rectangular pieces of rusted metal, arranged in a vertical stack. The leftmost piece is slightly offset from the other two, creating a sense of layering and depth.
  2. A fourth rectangular piece of metal, positioned at an angle and inserted between the second and third pieces of the vertical stack. This piece has a different texture and color, appearing more polished and reflective.
  3. A smooth, light-colored ceramic sphere resting against the top right corner of the vertical stack. The sphere contrasts with the rough, rusted texture of the metal pieces.

The overall composition is simple and geometric, with a focus on texture, color, and spatial relationships. The use of rusted metal and a ceramic sphere creates an interesting juxtaposition of materials and finishes.