Human Generated Data

Title

A Sea Otter Hunter

Date

c. 1915

People

Artist: Edward Sheriff Curtis, American 1868 - 1952

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.218

Human Generated Data

Title

A Sea Otter Hunter

People

Artist: Edward Sheriff Curtis, American 1868 - 1952

Date

c. 1915

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.218

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Boat 96.8
Vehicle 96.8
Transportation 96.8
Human 96.1
Rowboat 94.4
Watercraft 83.5
Vessel 83.5
Canoe 80.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

water 99.7
underwater 99.6
fish 99.5
sea 99
swimming 98.8
ocean 98.4
people 98.3
diving 97.2
travel 97.2
water sports 96.9
recreation 96.8
leisure 95.5
man 94.7
nature 93.3
one 93.3
summer 91.9
vacation 90.8
diver 90.7
no person 89.8
boat 89.7

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

sea 55
ocean 50.5
water 48
fish 35.4
underwater 29.9
marine 25.8
diver 25.7
tropical 25.5
diving 25.3
travel 24.6
ray 23.9
coral 19.5
shark 19.3
summer 19.3
beach 19.1
aquatic 17.6
swim 17.3
reef 17.3
vacation 17.2
sun 16.9
scuba 16.7
tourism 16.5
swimming 16.3
deep 16.2
scuba diver 16.1
sport 15.7
life 14.9
stingray 14.8
recreation 14.3
leisure 14.1
pool 13.4
wet 13.4
body of water 13.1
sea lion 12.9
island 12.8
dive 12.7
fisherman 12.7
boat 12.3
waves 12.1
fun 12
outdoors 11.9
turquoise 11.9
relaxation 11.7
coast 11.7
silhouette 11.6
man 11.4
adventure 11.4
person 11.3
sky 11.1
holiday 10.7
activity 10.7
eared seal 10.4
swimmer 9.9
sunlight 9.8
seal 9.7
explorer 9.6
fishing 9.6
wave 9.6
hammerhead 9.5
sand 9.4
paradise 9.4
light 9.4
ship 9.3
dolphin 9.1
reflection 8.9
clear 8.7
bay 8.6
splash 8.4
aquarium 8.4
exotic 8.2
great white shark 8.2
lake 8.1
wildlife 8
jumping 7.7
surf 7.7
seascape 7.6
enjoyment 7.5
landscape 7.4
athlete 7.4
river 7.2
color 7.2

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Water 97.1
Azure 90.6
Liquid 87.2
Sky 83.4
Body of water 83.4
Art 80.5
Aqua 80.4
Paint 74.5
Rectangle 72.9
Ice cap 72.9
Sea ice 72.7
Electric blue 71.5
Landscape 70.8
Stock photography 65.9
Wind 64.7
Illustration 64.3
Ocean 63.8
Visual arts 63.6
Lake 63.4
Glacial landform 60.5

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

water 100
outdoor 95
ship 94.1
text 90.2
lake 78.6
boat 58.9
watercraft 54.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Male, 79.7%
Calm 81.5%
Happy 16.6%
Sad 1.6%
Confused 0.2%
Surprised 0.1%
Angry 0%
Fear 0%
Disgusted 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Person
Boat
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Person 96.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

nature landscape 46.8%
paintings art 23.4%
events parties 12.8%
interior objects 7.6%
text visuals 2.2%
pets animals 2.1%
food drinks 2%
streetview architecture 1.4%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a boat in the ocean.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a man in a boat on a lake

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image depicts a person in a canoe on calm water. They are leaning over the side, holding a long pole that reaches into the water's surface. The photograph has an overall blue tint, suggesting it may be a cyanotype, which is a photographic printing process that gives a characteristic blue color. The person appears to be wearing a head covering or bandana and is focused on their task. In the distance, there is a faint silhouette of a large ship or structure, with mountains or a hazy horizon in the background.

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

The image is a cyanotype photograph depicting a person in a small boat on the water. The person is leaning over the side of the boat and holding a long pole that extends into the water. The boat is a traditional wooden canoe with a carved prow. The image has an overall blue tint due to the cyanotype process, which gives it a distinctive monochrome appearance. In the background, the silhouette of a larger ship or landmass is visible across the water, with hills or mountains faintly outlined against the sky. The reflection of the person and the boat is clearly seen on the water's surface, creating a symmetrical effect. The top edges of the photograph are slightly damaged or torn, giving it an aged look.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a person sitting in a small boat on a body of water, possibly a lake or ocean. The water appears to be calm and reflective, with a distant landmass visible in the background. The person in the boat is wearing dark clothing and appears to be resting or contemplating the scene. The overall tone of the image is serene and atmospheric, with a bluish hue that suggests the time of day or weather conditions.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a historical cyanotype (blue-tinted) photograph showing someone in what appears to be early diving gear in a boat or small vessel on the water. The image has a distinctive blue monochromatic tone characteristic of the cyanotype photographic process. The diver is wearing what looks like old-fashioned diving equipment and is positioned in or on the edge of the boat. The water creates a reflective surface below, and there's a pole or line extending upward in the image. The photograph has some age-related damage or deterioration visible at the edges. The composition creates an interesting silhouette effect against the water, and the overall mood is quite atmospheric due to the blue toning of the image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a man in a boat, with a long pole in his hand. The man is wearing a headband and a sleeveless shirt. He is leaning over the side of the boat, with his right hand resting on the edge and his left hand holding the pole. The pole is long and thin, and it extends above the man's head.

The boat is small and dark-colored, with a pointed bow and a flat stern. It appears to be made of wood or a similar material. The man is sitting in the center of the boat, with his feet dangling over the side.

The background of the image is a body of water, which is calm and peaceful. There are no other boats or objects visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the man appearing to be lost in thought as he gazes out at the water.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

This image is a cyanotype photograph of a man in a canoe, with the man holding a long pole and the canoe floating on the water. The man is wearing a dark-colored shirt and pants, and he has a hat on his head. He is sitting in the canoe with his legs stretched out in front of him, and he is holding the pole vertically in front of him.

The canoe is dark-colored and appears to be made of wood. It has a flat bottom and straight sides, and it is floating on the surface of the water. The water is calm and peaceful, with only slight ripples disturbing its surface.

In the background, there is a small island or rock formation visible in the distance. The sky above is hazy and overcast, with no visible sun or clouds. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the man and the canoe appearing to be at peace in their surroundings.

The image has a blue tint, which suggests that it may have been taken using a cyanotype process. This process involves coating a surface with a light-sensitive solution and then exposing it to light to create an image. The resulting image is typically blue in color, which gives it a distinctive and unique appearance.

Overall, this image is a beautiful and peaceful depiction of a man in a canoe, surrounded by the natural beauty of the water and the sky. It is a reminder of the importance of taking time to appreciate the simple things in life and to find peace and tranquility in our surroundings.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

A person is sitting in a boat in the middle of the sea, and he is holding a paddle in his right hand. The boat is a canoe, and it is made of wood. The person is wearing a hat and a life jacket. The sea is calm, and the water is clear. The boat's reflection is falling on the water. In the distance, there is an island.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This image features a person sitting in a canoe on a lake or river. The person is wearing a white shirt and a blue hat. The canoe is made of wood and has a blue cover. The person is holding a paddle and seems to be paddling. The water is calm and has a blue hue. In the distance, there is an island with a small structure on it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a cyanotype, a photographic process that produces a blue-toned print. It depicts a man in a small boat on a body of water. The man is wearing a garment around his head and shoulders, and is leaning over the side of the boat, holding a long pole. His reflection, along with the boat's outline and the pole, is visible in the still water. The boat is a traditional design with a pointed bow and is likely hand-carved. In the background, a small island can be seen, and the overall atmosphere is calm and serene. The sky appears overcast. The paper edge has some damage along the top left border.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

The monochrome blue image shows a man in a canoe with the paddle touching the water. The bow of the canoe has a pointed triangular piece at the top. In the distance, a small island is visible. The man is kneeling and is wearing what appears to be some type of headdress. The reflection of the canoe and the paddle are visible in the water. The sky is slightly lighter in color than the water. The image is slightly damaged in the upper left corner and has an overall vintage feel.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a vintage photograph with a blue tint, likely a cyanotype, depicting a person in a small boat on a body of water. The individual is sitting in the boat, holding a long pole or oar that extends vertically. The person is dressed in a dark outfit and is wearing a hat. The water is calm, and the boat's reflection is clearly visible on the surface. The scene appears to be set in a serene, natural environment, possibly a lake or a calm river. The overall tone of the image is tranquil and nostalgic, capturing a moment of solitude and peace.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This image appears to be a vintage photograph, likely created using a cyanotype (photocyanotype) technique, which is characterized by its distinctive blue and greenish tones. The photo shows a person sitting in a small, narrow boat, holding what looks like a pole or oar. The individual is wearing a sleeveless top and seems to be engaged in an activity, possibly fishing or navigating. The boat is floating on a body of water, and the reflection of the boat and the person is visible in the calm water. In the background, there is a faint outline of a distant landmass or island. The photograph has a aged appearance, with some wear and tear visible at the edges, adding to its vintage feel.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This is a vintage, blue-toned photograph showing a person on a small, traditional boat in a calm body of water. The boat has a distinct upward-curving bow, characteristic of certain cultural designs. The person appears to be holding a pole, possibly for guiding or stabilizing the boat. The water reflects the boat and the person, creating a mirrored effect. In the background, there is a faint silhouette of a structure or landmass. The overall image has a nostalgic and serene atmosphere.