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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (seated Buddha statue, Borobudur, Java)

Date

January 26, 1960-February 2, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4460.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (seated Buddha statue, Borobudur, Java)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

January 26, 1960-February 2, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4460.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Archaeology 100
Tomb 97.3
Back 96.8
Body Part 96.8
Art 95.1
Gravestone 87.6
Rock 83.1
Painting 79.6
Outdoors 76.2
Soil 65.9
Sculpture 60.4
Plant 57.7
Tree 57.7
Nature 57.6
Animal 57.2
Mammal 57.2
Statue 56.8
Pottery 55.9
Vegetation 55.8
Furniture 55.8
Antelope 55.4
Impala 55.4
Wildlife 55.4
Water 55.2
Bird 55.1
Pigeon 55.1
Face 55
Head 55
Neck 55

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 98.2
no person 97
one 95.9
retro 95.5
vintage 94.9
art 94.6
old 93.7
adult 93.5
wear 90.4
dark 87
antique 84.1
wall 84.1
stone 82.7
texture 81.7
war 80.3
desktop 79.9
group 78.9
military 77.9
music 77.9
room 77.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

gravestone 88
memorial 71.5
stone 61.4
shovel 39.7
structure 38
hand tool 21.7
water 20.7
landscape 19.3
travel 16.9
tool 16.1
old 16
sand 15.6
tree 15.4
rock 13
sky 12.7
black 12.6
ocean 12.4
sea 11.7
dark 11.7
river 11.6
grunge 10.2
beach 10.1
tourism 9.9
park 9.9
earth 9.8
summer 9.6
ancient 9.5
rocks 9.4
cemetery 9.4
outdoor 9.2
dirty 9
vacation 9
coast 9
mountain 8.9
fire iron 8.8
scenic 8.8
light 8.7
snow 8.7
antique 8.7
scene 8.6
cold 8.6
animal 8.5
texture 8.3
retro 8.2
natural 8
trees 8
forest 7.8
ice 7.7
winter 7.7
weathered 7.6
vintage 7.4
environment 7.4
design 7.3
danger 7.3
holiday 7.2
night 7.1
textured 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

old 55.3
vintage 31.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Sculpture
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Person 83.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

nature landscape 54.3%
paintings art 36.2%
food drinks 4.3%
pets animals 1.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a vintage photo of a person 68.9%
a vintage photo of a ramp 67.5%
a vintage photo of a person 67.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a stone statue of a man with a cross on a stone wall

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-08

a statue of a man sitting on a ledge overlooking a city

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This is a reversed or negative image of a headless statue, taken from the back view. The statue appears to be seated on a high platform or ledge, overlooking a vast landscape filled with trees, predominantly palm trees. The texture of the statue is rough, with visible markings and patterns that suggest weathering or erosion over time. The background shows a dense forest or rural area with faint structures in the distance, likely blending into the mountainous horizon. The image has an atmospheric quality, evoking themes of history, solitude, and decay.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph taken from the viewpoint of a headless statue, which appears to be a Buddha sitting on a ledge. The statue is weathered and aged, with clear textural patterns visible on its surface. Behind the statue is an expansive landscape of vegetation, primarily consisting of palm trees extending into the distance. The photograph has a negative effect, which causes the bright areas to appear dark and vice versa, giving the scene an unusual and surreal appearance. The copyright information at the bottom of the image indicates that the photograph is in the collection of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, as part of the Harvard University Art Museum's collection.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a large, weathered stone sculpture or monument set against a backdrop of lush, tropical foliage. The sculpture appears to be worn and covered in moss or lichen, suggesting it has been exposed to the elements for a long time. The vegetation in the background is dense and verdant, creating a striking contrast with the rugged, textured surface of the stone. The overall scene has a sense of timelessness and mystery, inviting the viewer to ponder the history and significance of the ancient-looking sculpture.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a black and white photograph showing what appears to be an ancient stone sculpture or statue fragment. The piece appears to be just the torso or back portion of a figure, weathered and damaged with a mottled, eroded surface. It's positioned on what looks like a stone platform or surface, and in the background, there's a landscape filled with what appears to be palm trees or similar vegetation stretching into the distance. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), suggesting it's part of their collection. The photograph has a documentary or archival quality typical of museum documentation.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a stone sculpture, likely from the back, set against a backdrop of a tropical landscape.

  • The sculpture is made of stone and features a rounded back with a prominent shoulder blade and a small indentation at the base of the neck.
    • The surface of the sculpture is weathered, with visible signs of aging and wear.
    • The sculpture appears to be sitting on a stone pedestal or base, which is partially visible in the foreground.
  • The background of the image is a blurred tropical landscape, featuring palm trees and other vegetation.
    • The landscape is likely from a different location than the sculpture, as it is not clear if the sculpture is part of a larger installation or if it is a standalone piece.
    • The use of a black-and-white filter gives the image a timeless and classic feel, emphasizing the textures and details of the sculpture and the landscape.
  • The overall effect of the image is one of serenity and contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the beauty and simplicity of the sculpture and the natural world.

The image presents a striking contrast between the weathered stone sculpture and the lush, vibrant landscape behind it, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality that draws the viewer's eye.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a stone statue of a human figure, possibly a Buddha, sitting cross-legged on a stone platform. The statue is positioned with its back to the camera, facing a wall adorned with a mural depicting a tropical landscape featuring palm trees and other vegetation. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes a sense of serenity and tranquility, evoking a feeling of being in a peaceful and contemplative environment.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a statue sitting on a stone wall. The statue is a representation of a human figure, with its back turned towards the camera. The statue is made of stone and has a weathered appearance, with visible cracks and discolorations. The statue's head is tilted slightly to the side, and its hands are resting on its knees. In the background, there is a vast expanse of greenery, possibly a forest or a park. The greenery is dense and lush, with trees and plants covering the entire area. The image has a vintage feel, and the black-and-white color scheme adds to the nostalgic atmosphere.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a stone statue. The statue is placed on a brick platform, and it appears to be a human figure sitting with crossed legs. The statue has a rough texture, and it seems to be weathered and aged. Behind the statue, there is a view of a vast landscape with trees and a horizon line. The image is captured from a low angle, emphasizing the statue and the surrounding landscape.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely of historical or artistic significance. It depicts a seated, headless statue with a background of a tropical landscape. The overall tone is somewhat somber, due to the monochrome nature of the image and the weathered appearance of the statue.

Subject:

  • The Statue: The primary subject is a statue. It is missing its head, giving it a sense of incompleteness. The statue appears to be sitting in a meditative or contemplative pose, knees bent and feet tucked under the body. The statue is also weathered, with patches and discoloration, suggesting age and exposure to the elements.
  • Background: The background consists of a dense landscape, filled with what appear to be palm trees and other tropical vegetation. The trees fill most of the background of the image. In the distance, hints of mountains or hills can be seen.

Composition:

  • The statue is positioned in the foreground, taking up a significant portion of the frame. The statue sits on a stone platform.
  • The composition is balanced, with the statue serving as the focal point and the background providing context and depth.

Technical Aspects:

  • The black and white tonality creates a stark contrast, emphasizing the textures and shapes in the image.
  • The image appears to have been taken in natural light.

Possible Interpretation:

The image evokes a sense of history, mystery, and perhaps even a sense of loss. The headless statue, combined with the exotic landscape, may invite contemplation on themes of time, mortality, and the relationship between humanity and nature. The image is a work of art.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The black and white image shows a headless stone statue of a seated figure, seen from the back. The statue is positioned on a stone ledge. The statue's surface appears weathered and textured, with a mottled pattern of light and dark areas, suggesting the presence of lichen or other growth.

In the background, there is a dense expanse of trees, likely a tropical forest, with what appear to be palm trees dominating the view. The sky is visible above the trees.

The image has a historical and somewhat surreal quality due to the damaged statue and the high-contrast black and white tones.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large, weathered stone sculpture of a head. The sculpture appears to be ancient, showing significant signs of erosion and wear, with parts of its surface chipped and cracked. The head is depicted with a serene expression, and the features are somewhat indistinct due to the erosion. The sculpture is placed in front of a detailed relief carving that depicts a scene with numerous figures and vegetation, suggesting a historical or mythological context. The relief carving in the background is intricate and appears to be part of a larger structure, possibly a temple or monument. The overall setting gives the impression of an archaeological site. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a large, weathered stone sculpture of a seated figure. The sculpture is positioned prominently in the foreground, with its back and left side visible. The figure appears to be in a meditative or prayerful pose, with one leg crossed over the other. The stone is heavily worn, with visible spots of discoloration, suggesting it has been exposed to the elements for a long time.

In the background, there is a large, detailed mural or fresco depicting a scene with numerous figures. The figures in the mural appear to be in a state of motion or activity, and the overall composition gives the impression of a crowded or busy scene. The style of the mural is somewhat impressionistic, with a focus on the figures rather than precise detail.

The photograph appears to be taken from a low angle, looking up at the sculpture, which adds to its imposing presence. The edges of the image are slightly worn, and there is some visible texture, which might indicate that the photograph is of an old print or photograph. The lower portion of the image includes a credit that reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)," indicating the source of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This is a black and white photograph of a large, seated stone figure, likely a sculpture or statue. The figure appears to be facing away from the camera, showing its back and the back of its head. The surface of the stone is weathered and has some discoloration or wear, suggesting age or exposure to the elements. The figure is positioned on a flat, stone platform or surface. In the background, there is a landscape that includes numerous palm trees, indicating a tropical or subtropical environment. The image has a vintage quality, and there is a caption at the bottom that mentions the President and Fellows of Harvard College and Harvard University Art Museums, along with a reference number.

Text analysis

Amazon

College
Art
and
Fellows
(Harvard
of
Museums)
Harvard
University
President
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
P1970.4460.0005
©

Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4460.0005
O
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4460.0005