Human Generated Data

Title

Object file, non-estate: Toast, 1979-1980, 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, CW2001.648

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Human Generated Data

Title

Object file, non-estate: Toast, 1979-1980, 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, CW2001.648

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Beverage 98.8
Drink 98.8
Pottery 64.9
Jug 62.4
Bottle 61.9
Jar 60.5
Apparel 55.6
Clothing 55.6
Art 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-19

one 98.5
no person 98.5
wear 95.9
veil 95.4
vintage 94.9
art 94.6
antique 93.8
container 92.7
people 92.5
still life 92.4
ancient 92.4
sculpture 90.9
old 90.8
cutout 90.2
retro 90
museum 87.6
military 87.5
mask 86.6
shield 85.8
indoors 85.3

Imagga
created on 2018-02-19

breastplate 77
plate 43.1
shield 35
jug 23.5
container 22.7
armor 20.5
bottle 18.8
vessel 17.8
metal 17.7
object 17.6
clothing 14.9
old 14.6
black 14.4
vest 14.2
drink 13.3
equipment 13.1
garment 12.5
device 11.6
covering 10.5
pot 10.1
helmet 9.9
close 9.7
nobody 9.3
wood 9.2
tool 9.1
can 8.8
pitcher 8.5
mask 8.5
studio 8.3
cup 8.1
handle 7.6
leather 7.6
traditional 7.5
technology 7.4
brown 7.4
food 7.2
color 7.2

Google
created on 2018-02-19

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-19

wall 96.5
indoor 95.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Milk

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Milk 98.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-19

paintings art 73.4%
food drinks 25.1%
interior objects 0.9%
cars vehicles 0.5%
streetview architecture 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-19

a brown and black hat 57.3%
a cat with its mouth open 14.8%
a cat sitting on a table 6.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a glass vase with a hole in the middle of it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a white wall with a green vase on it

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a sculpture of a translucent, milky-white glass vessel mounted on a dark wooden plaque. The glass object has an organic shape that resembles a bulb or a pod, with a pointed top and a larger, hollow bottom featuring an oval opening. The wooden backing appears aged with some areas showing signs of wear and cracks, adding a rustic and natural element to the overall composition. The contrast between the smooth, semi-opaque glass and the rough, dark wood creates an intriguing visual balance.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

This image shows an object that appears to be a glass sculpture mounted on a dark-colored, possibly wooden, shield-shaped plaque. The glass sculpture resembles a breastplate or chest protector, given its concave shape and rounded contours. The middle of the sculpture is open, creating a large, circular void that might suggest the absence of what it would normally protect or cover. The glass has a slightly cloudy or frosted appearance, with variations in translucency and color, lighter at the top, and darker toward the bottom. The walls of the glass object are thick, indicating sturdiness. The edges of the shield-shaped backing have a weathered look, with some lighter exposed areas that could be due to chipping or wear. Overall, this piece could be an example of contemporary art and may carry symbolic or conceptual meaning.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a glass or translucent vessel mounted on a dark wooden backing. The vessel has a distinctive curved, J-shaped form and appears to be designed to hold liquid. The material looks like frosted or semi-opaque glass with a milky appearance. The wooden mount behind it is oval-shaped and appears to be made of dark wood with some visible wear or aging marks. The overall design suggests it might be a decorative piece or possibly a specialized container of some kind.

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

This image shows what appears to be a historical bedpan or chamber pot mounted on a dark wooden backing. The vessel itself is made of a translucent or frosted glass material with a pale greenish tint. It has an oval or teardrop shape with a spout at the top, and features an elongated opening in the center. The glass portion is set against a darker, possibly mahogany-colored wooden plaque that follows the same teardrop shape but is slightly larger, creating a frame effect. The wooden backing shows some wear or aging with visible cracks or marks along its edges.

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

The image shows a glass sculpture or object embedded within a dark, wooden frame. The glass appears to be shaped like an elongated oval or teardrop, with a hollow interior and a curved, bulbous form. The wooden frame has an irregular, organic shape that partially encloses and highlights the glass element. The overall composition has a minimalist, abstract quality, focusing on the interplay of the transparent glass and the solid, textured wood.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a glass sculpture mounted on a dark wooden plaque, set against a white background. The sculpture features a large, frosted glass piece with a rounded top and a long, narrow opening at the bottom. The glass is attached to the plaque, which has a smooth, flat surface with visible wood grain patterns.

The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the glass sculpture taking center stage against the neutral background. The use of a dark wooden plaque adds warmth and depth to the composition, while the frosted glass gives the sculpture a soft, ethereal quality.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a glass object with a unique shape, resembling a teardrop or a pear. The object is positioned within a dark brown, irregularly shaped frame, which appears to be made of wood or a similar material. The frame has a smooth, glossy finish and features visible cracks and imperfections that add to its natural appearance.

The glass object itself is transparent and has a smooth, curved surface. It is shaped like a teardrop, with a rounded top and a narrower bottom. The object is attached to the frame by an unseen mechanism, possibly glue or another adhesive.

The background of the image is a plain white wall, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the glass object and its frame. Overall, the image presents a visually appealing combination of natural materials and elegant design, suggesting that the object may be a piece of art or a decorative item.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image features a transparent glass object with a unique shape. It is mounted on a wooden surface with a dark brown color. The glass object has a cylindrical shape with a slightly curved bottom and a narrow neck. The glass appears to be clear, allowing the viewer to see through it. The object is positioned in the center of the wooden surface, which is placed against a white wall.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows a unique and artistic glass sculpture mounted on a wooden surface. The sculpture appears to be a large, transparent glass object with a slightly curved, bulbous shape. It is attached to a wooden base that has a rough, textured appearance, suggesting it is made from natural wood. The glass piece has a smooth, glossy surface with some internal striations, giving it a slightly cloudy look. The wooden base is dark in color, possibly stained or polished, and it contrasts with the clear glass. The overall composition is mounted on a white wall, emphasizing the simplicity and elegance of the artwork.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a piece of art, likely a sculptural wall piece. It features a semi-transparent, glass-like form mounted on a dark, textured backing. The overall aesthetic is minimalist with a focus on organic shapes and subtle textures.

Specific Elements:

  • Central Form: The most prominent feature is a glass-like structure that resembles a cut-open acorn or a stylized seed pod. It's a pale, slightly milky color, hinting at the translucency of the material. The form has a rounded top with a small, slightly raised opening. The lower portion is open, creating a U-shaped cavity.
  • Backing: The glass-like piece is mounted on a dark, irregularly shaped backing. The shape is somewhat oval or teardrop-like, with organic curves. The backing has a rough texture and a dark color, possibly a deep brown or black. Around the edges of the backing, there are subtle gold or bronze-colored accents, creating a visual contrast.
  • Mounting/Background: The artwork is displayed against a plain, off-white background. This simple backdrop helps to highlight the form and the textured details of the piece.

Style and Interpretation:

The artwork seems to emphasize form, light, and shadow. The shapes are simplified, and the materials have a raw, natural feel. The piece could be interpreted as a meditation on nature, growth, and the interaction of light and space. It hints at themes of vulnerability and shelter, reflected in the partially open form.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

A contemporary artwork is mounted on a light beige wall. The piece features a transparent glass sculpture reminiscent of an acorn, affixed to a textured, dark background. The acorn-shaped glass form is hollow, with an oval void extending from the middle section to the base.

The dark background contrasts with the transparency of the glass. It is irregularly shaped, resembling a rough-hewn stone or a piece of bark, adding a natural element to the composition.

The lighting is soft, creating gentle shadows that highlight the three-dimensional aspects of the sculpture and the texture of the background. The overall effect is one of understated elegance, with a blend of organic and man-made elements.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts an old-fashioned, wall-mounted urinal. The urinal is made of porcelain or a similar material and has a distinctive, somewhat bulbous shape at the top, tapering down to an elongated, oval-shaped opening at the bottom. The urinal is mounted on a dark, possibly wooden or metal, backing that has a rough, weathered appearance. The overall condition of the urinal and its backing suggests that it is quite old and has seen significant use over time. The image captures a sense of historical or vintage aesthetic, likely from a bygone era.

Qwen

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

This image shows an ancient artifact, specifically a jade bi disc. The bi is a circular object with a raised central knob and a wider rim, which is typically made from jade stone. The disc in the image is mounted on a dark backing, likely for display or preservation purposes. The central knob is prominent and the surface of the bi appears to have a smooth, polished finish. The color of the jade is a pale greenish-gray, which is characteristic of jade discs. This type of artifact is often found in East Asian archaeological contexts and is believed to have had symbolic, ritual, or ceremonial significance in ancient cultures.

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

This image shows a small, clear glass object that appears to be a perfume bottle or a decorative vessel. The bottle has a rounded, pear-shaped body with a narrow neck and a small opening at the top. It is displayed against a dark, possibly wooden, background that has been cut out to fit the shape of the bottle. The background has a rough, uneven edge, suggesting it might be part of a natural material like bark or a similar substance. The overall presentation gives the object a sense of elegance and simplicity.