Human Generated Data

Title

Object file, estate: Self-Portrait with Sliding Light, 1987, (W40), 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, CW2001.44

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Human Generated Data

Title

Object file, estate: Self-Portrait with Sliding Light, 1987, (W40), 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, CW2001.44

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Wood 90.2
Wall 75
Shelf 73.3
Coat Rack 72.6
Plywood 69.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-18

wood 98.8
no person 97.7
one 95.4
wear 94.5
painting 94.3
art 94
retro 90.9
doorway 89.8
hanging 89.3
door 87.4
alphabet 86.4
typography 85.3
dirty 83.5
furniture 83.2
family 83.2
indoors 82.3
old 81.7
picture frame 79.7
wall 78.5
vintage 77.8

Imagga
created on 2018-02-18

device 29.5
old 23
fastener 22.6
lock 19.8
wooden 19.3
door 19.1
wood 17.5
bell 16.7
close 16.5
object 16.1
metal 15.3
antique 14.7
wall 14.5
restraint 14.4
padlock 13.8
texture 12.5
paper 11
aged 10.9
grunge 10.2
security 10.1
steel 10
vintage 9.9
pencil 9.9
religion 9.8
key 9.8
latch 9.5
church 9.2
iron 9.2
mechanism 9.1
tool 9
dirty 9
design 9
open 9
sconce 8.9
equipment 8.9
catch 8.8
brown 8.8
symbol 8.7
catholic 8.7
closed 8.7
faith 8.6
rusty 8.6
cross 8.5
art 8.5
hook 8.2
paint 8.1
clothespin 8.1
notebook 8.1
support 8
decoration 8
textured 7.9
catholicism 7.9
blank 7.7
holy 7.7
bracket 7.7
weathered 7.6
house 7.5
religious 7.5
light 7.4
safety 7.4
note 7.3
detail 7.2
home 7.2

Google
created on 2018-02-18

modern art 73.5
painting 68.3
art gallery 60.3
art 53.2

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-18

wall 99.7
indoor 98.9
bathroom 97
painted 29.5
dirty 28.3

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-18

a bathroom with a white door 43%
a bathroom with a green door 42.9%
a bathroom with a blue door 42.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a metal sculpture of a horse in a wall -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an abstract piece of art mounted on a light-colored wall. The artwork consists of various materials, including a weathered metal sheet, a wooden panel, and a textured, gray, organic-looking form that appears to be a combination of cement or plaster. The metal sheet shows signs of rust and patina, giving it a green and brown coloration, while the wooden panel is a natural brown color. The overall composition has a vertical orientation and features a combination of industrial and organic elements. The piece appears to be a form of mixed media sculpture, with an emphasis on contrasting textures and materials.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

This image features an abstract three-dimensional wall sculpture. The artwork is comprised of various materials, including what appears to be a wooden element on the left side, which presents a natural brown color with vertical grooves. Attached to this wooden piece is a larger, mostly flat element with a verdigris or turquoise patina, suggesting it may be made of copper or a similar metal that has undergone oxidation.

In the center of the metal piece, there is a spherical object with a textured surface, projecting outward from the sculpture's plane and breaking through the metal. Around this sphere, the material looks corroded or weathered, adding to the textured appearance of the artwork.

Overall, the sculpture has a rustic and aged look, giving it an impression of decay or antiquity. The components appear to be meticulously arranged to form this abstract composition. The piece is mounted on a white wall, which provides a neutral background that enhances the visual impact of the sculpture.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a mixed media art piece mounted on a wall. It consists of a long vertical wooden piece, possibly a ruler or measuring stick, alongside a weathered turquoise or verdigris-colored metal panel. The metal panel shows significant aging and patina, with areas of oxidation and texture. Emerging from or mounted on the metal surface is a rough, spherical form in grey that appears to be made of concrete or similar material. The entire piece has an industrial or found-object quality to it, combining different materials and textures in an abstract sculptural composition. The contrast between the warm wood, aged metal, and rough grey sphere creates an interesting interplay of materials and forms.

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

The image depicts a sculptural artwork mounted on a white wall. It consists of a rough, irregular-shaped grey and blue-green object protruding from a wooden base or frame. The object has a textured, organic appearance, suggesting it may be a cast or sculpted form. The wooden frame or base appears aged and weathered, adding to the overall sense of an abstract, sculptural piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a piece of art, possibly a sculpture or mixed media installation, mounted on a wall. The artwork is composed of various materials and textures, including what appears to be wood, metal, and possibly plaster or concrete. The dominant color is a weathered blue-green hue, reminiscent of aged copper or patina, which covers most of the metal components. A wooden plank runs vertically along the left side of the piece, while a large, irregularly shaped metal plate dominates the center. This plate features a prominent, rounded protrusion that could be interpreted as a face or head, although its abstract nature leaves room for interpretation.

The artwork is set against a plain white wall, which serves as a neutral backdrop that allows the viewer's focus to remain on the piece itself. The overall aesthetic of the artwork suggests a blend of industrial and organic elements, with the weathered metal and wooden components evoking a sense of age and decay. The abstract nature of the piece invites the viewer to ponder its meaning and significance, making it a thought-provoking addition to any space.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-30

The image depicts a sculpture mounted on a wall, showcasing a unique blend of materials and textures. The sculpture is divided into two main sections: a vertical piece on the left and a horizontal piece on the right.

The vertical piece, situated on the left side of the image, features a long, thin, and rectangular shape with a brown color. It appears to be made of wood or a similar material, with visible wood grain patterns. The piece has a rough texture, suggesting it may have been carved or shaped by hand.

On the right side of the image, the horizontal piece is also rectangular in shape but larger than the vertical piece. It has a greenish-blue patina, indicating that it may be made of metal, such as copper or bronze. The surface of the metal appears to be rough and textured, with visible signs of wear and tear.

In the center of the image, there is a large, irregularly shaped piece that seems to be made of a combination of materials. It has a rough, rocky texture and a light gray color, which may be due to the presence of plaster or another type of binding agent. The shape of the piece is irregular, with jagged edges and protrusions, giving it a dynamic and organic appearance.

Overall, the sculpture appears to be a mixed-media piece that combines different materials and textures to create a visually striking and thought-provoking work of art. The use of contrasting colors, shapes, and textures adds depth and complexity to the piece, inviting the viewer to explore its various elements and meanings.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a wall-mounted artwork with a unique design. The artwork is made of metal and has a rectangular shape with a brown wooden frame. The metal part of the artwork is painted in a green and brown color, with some parts of the metal having a rusted appearance. The artwork is mounted on a white wall, and there is a small hole in the middle of the metal part.

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

The image shows a rectangular artwork mounted on a white wall. The artwork appears to be made of metal and has a greenish-blue hue, possibly due to the presence of copper. The metal appears to be rusted and worn, giving it an aged and weathered look. The artwork is mounted vertically on the wall and is divided into two sections by a vertical line. The left section of the artwork features a textured surface with a rough, uneven appearance, while the right section has a smoother, more polished surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-02

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases a wall-mounted sculpture against a white textured wall. The sculpture is composed of three distinct sections. On the left, a vertical, textured plank of a deep brown hue stands tall. The plank appears to be aged or rusted, with a rough texture and an irregular, jagged top edge.

To the right of this plank, there is a layered metallic structure of a greenish-blue color, likely caused by oxidation or deliberate patination. Within this green structure, a rounded form suggests the vague shape of a human head. The surface of the head is heavily textured, creating a distressed or decaying effect. The green metallic structure is not a solid piece, but rather appears to be constructed of separate layers that partially overlap, creating depth and visual interest. The overall effect is abstract and evocative, hinting at decay and the passage of time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image showcases a wall-mounted sculpture. The artwork appears to be made of various metals, featuring a combination of textures, colors, and shapes. The sculpture is set against a plain, textured, white wall, which helps to highlight its form and materiality.

Specific Elements:

  • Central Form: A primary element is a vertical structure or panel that has a teal-greenish patina, suggesting it may be copper or a similar metal that has undergone oxidation. A partial three-dimensional form that looks like a face is integrated into this panel. The head/face looks like it is made of the same metal as the panel and partially covered in a grayish-green substance.
  • Side Element: Another long, vertical rectangular element that appears to be made of a different, rusted-brown metal, which is either placed against or beside the teal element. This element has a somewhat irregular edge, suggesting an intentional rough texture. Part of it has a series of rectangular shapes cut out from it.

Color and Texture:

  • The sculpture's color palette includes varying shades of teal, green, brown, and grayish-green, contributing to its overall industrial and weathered appearance.
  • The materials appear to have both rough and smooth textures, creating visual interest. The weathering and oxidation of the metals give the sculpture an aged, organic feel.

Style and Interpretation:

  • The artwork has an abstract quality, drawing the viewer to consider its shape, form, and materials.
  • The sculpture's aesthetic could be described as industrial, possibly modern.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a piece of abstract art mounted on a plain, off-white wall. The artwork consists of several distinct components:

  1. Main Panel: The central part of the artwork is a vertical rectangular panel with a greenish-blue patina, giving it an aged, weathered appearance. The panel has a textured surface with some areas showing more wear and oxidation.

  2. Sculptural Element: Attached to the main panel is a three-dimensional, sculptural element. This piece appears to be made from a material that resembles concrete or plaster, with a rough, uneven surface. It protrudes outward from the panel and has an irregular, organic shape.

  3. Wooden Elements: On the left side of the artwork, there are two vertical wooden slats. These slats are dark brown and have a natural, unfinished look. They are positioned parallel to each other and extend from the top to the bottom of the main panel.

The overall composition combines different materials and textures, creating a visually intriguing and tactile piece of art. The contrast between the smooth, weathered panel, the rough sculptural element, and the natural wooden slats adds depth and complexity to the artwork.