Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (bas-reliefs in a temple at Angkor Wat, Cambodia)

Date

February 28, 1960-March 1, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4469.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (bas-reliefs in a temple at Angkor Wat, Cambodia)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

February 28, 1960-March 1, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4469.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Pattern 93.2
Art 73.1
Painting 73.1
Animal 67.6
Bird 67.6
Archaeology 57.5
Home Decor 57.4
Paisley 56.7
Accessories 56.6
Drawing 56.1
Nature 55.2
Outdoors 55.2
Reef 55.2
Sea 55.2
Sea Life 55.2
Water 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

desktop 98.3
pattern 97
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texture 96.1
design 94.5
art 94.4
old 93.4
wall 92.9
fabric 88.6
retro 86.1
wallpaper 86
decoration 85.9
stone 85.4
closeup 85.1
Earth surface 85
illustration 84.9
color 84.5
image 83.4
background 83.3
vintage 82.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

texture 36.9
old 30
blackboard 28.9
vintage 28.2
antique 27.1
pattern 26.7
map 26.6
grunge 26.4
paper 25.1
art 22.7
ancient 22.5
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retro 20.5
design 20.3
fabric 18.6
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wall 12.8
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stone 11.3
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binding 10.4
business 10.3
floral 10.2
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banking 10.1
rough 10
frame 10
paisley 10
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canvas 9.5
color 9.5
cotton 9.4
arabesque 9.2
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bank 9
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wallet 8.8
culture 8.6
dollar 8.4
decorative 8.4
traditional 8.3
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backgrounds 8.1
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historic 7.3
transducer 7.3
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architecture 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

text 99.2
book 92.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Bird 67.6%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of a book 51.1%
close up of a book 44.4%
a close up of text on a book 37.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a black and white photo of a large metal object -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image depicts an intricate carving or relief featuring mythical creatures surrounded by a dense array of fish and other aquatic creatures. The mythical creatures bear features resembling composite forms, combining elements like dragon-like scales and lion-like mane or features. Both creatures appear in dynamic, intertwined poses, adding movement to the composition. The background is densely populated with fish of varying sizes, rendered with textured patterns for detail. The artistry suggests a connection to aquatic or mythological themes, possibly from a historical or cultural artifact with decorative motifs.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts an intricate stone carving featuring mythical creatures and an array of aquatic life forms. At the center of the composition, there are two prominent makaras, which are mythical sea creatures from Hindu mythology, typically depicted with a blend of aquatic and terrestrial features. These makaras have detailed, scaled bodies and expressive faces, and they appear animated as if in motion.

Surrounding the makaras, the carving is filled with numerous fish of various sizes and shapes, creating a dynamic sense of movement as if the scene is underwater. The fish are also intricately detailed, with patterns that emphasize their scales and fins. The overall composition is dense, with the creatures entwined in elaborate motifs that suggest the fluidity and mystery of ocean life. This carving likely served as an ornamental piece, possibly part of a larger architectural structure or an object of art with religious or cultural significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a black and white photograph or print depicting an intricate, textured surface with various aquatic creatures and designs. The image shows a detailed, patterned background filled with numerous fish-like shapes, scales, and other organic forms. The overall composition has a sense of depth and movement, creating a visually striking and abstract design. The image seems to be an artistic or decorative representation of an underwater or aquatic scene.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This image appears to be a detailed metalwork or relief carving showing mythological sea creatures and fish in an ornate design. The artwork features elaborate mythical beings with scaled bodies, possibly sea dragons or marine-themed mythological creatures, surrounded by various fish swimming in different directions. The style appears to be decorative and possibly from an Asian artistic tradition, given the treatment of the mythical creatures and the overall compositional arrangement. The image is in black and white, showing the texture and detail of what might be an engraved or embossed metal surface. The creatures are depicted with intricate scale patterns and flowing, decorative elements. At the top and throughout the composition, there are numerous fish of different sizes arranged in a rhythmic pattern.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image presents a detailed, black-and-white photograph of an intricately carved stone or metal panel featuring a variety of fish and a dragon. The panel is rectangular in shape and showcases a diverse array of fish, including some that are depicted as swimming in a school, while others appear to be individual specimens. The fish are rendered in various sizes and orientations, with some facing towards the viewer and others turned away.

At the top of the panel, a row of human hands can be seen, each grasping the wrist of the one next to it. The hands are positioned in a way that suggests they may be part of a larger scene or composition, possibly depicting a group of people gathered around the panel.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, a copyright notice is visible, which reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". This indicates that the image is a copyrighted work owned by the Harvard University Art Museums.

Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural heritage of the Harvard University Art Museums, showcasing a beautiful and intricate piece of craftsmanship that is sure to captivate anyone who views it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an intricately carved stone relief, showcasing a variety of aquatic animals and human figures. The relief features a diverse array of fish, including some with scales and others without, as well as a large turtle and a dragon-like creature. Additionally, there are human figures depicted in the relief, although they are not as prominent as the aquatic animals.

At the bottom of the image, a copyright notice reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" in small text, accompanied by the number "P1970.4469.0003" on the right side. This suggests that the image is part of a collection or archive related to Harvard University's art museums.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image is a photograph of a bas-relief carving, featuring an intricate and detailed depiction of various aquatic creatures, including fish, turtles, and other sea animals. The carving is displayed in a monochromatic style, emphasizing the intricate details and textures of the various creatures. The image is labeled with a copyright notice from the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and includes a reference number "P1970.4469.0003." The carving appears to be a work of art, possibly from a historical or cultural context, and showcases the skill and craftsmanship of the artist or artisans who created it.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a photograph of an intricately carved stone panel. The panel features a detailed design of various creatures, including fish, snakes, and mythical beasts. The creatures are depicted in a stylized manner, with exaggerated features and patterns. The panel is likely from an ancient civilization, possibly from the Middle East or Asia. The photograph captures the intricate details of the carving, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The image shows a black and white carving with intricate details of various creatures and symbols. In the upper part of the carving, there are depictions of feet, giving the impression of figures above the water.

The main focus of the carving includes two mythical creatures, one resembling a lion-like figure with intricate scales, a detailed head, and a long, flowing tail. This creature stands amidst a school of fish, giving the impression of it being in a river or sea setting.

The other creature appears to be a form of dragon or a sea serpent with similar scale-like details and a head adorned with elaborate curls. Both creatures are surrounded by numerous fish of varying sizes, enhancing the aquatic theme.

Additionally, there's a figure that seems to be a crocodile-like creature, adding to the diverse collection of animals portrayed in this artwork. The style of the carving is reminiscent of ancient art, possibly from a civilization deeply connected to water and its creatures. The level of detail and the variety of elements suggest a rich cultural and artistic heritage.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a detailed relief carving. The carving depicts a scene with several mythical creatures and fish.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • Creatures: The central focus of the carving is on the mythical beasts. These appear to be a combination of animals, some with serpent or dragon-like features and others with elements of horses or feline creatures. They are intricately detailed with scales, decorative elements and elaborate headgear, possibly crowns or headdresses.
  • Fish: Numerous fish of various sizes and shapes are interspersed throughout the scene. They seem to be swimming around the larger creatures, adding to the narrative of the scene.
  • Style and Material: The relief is highly stylized, with a level of detail typical of traditional carvings. The material appears to be stone or possibly metal, given its texture and color. The carving style suggests an ancient origin, possibly originating from Southeast Asia.
  • Background: The background has a smooth appearance, with some indication of a texture or possible remnants of other figures. At the very top of the image are depictions of human feet.
  • Overall Impression: The image evokes a sense of ancient craftsmanship and tells a story likely rooted in mythology.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

This image depicts an intricate and detailed relief carving, likely from an East Asian cultural context, given the style and motifs present. The relief features several mythical and aquatic creatures, including dragons, fish, and possibly other sea creatures.

  1. Dragons: There are two prominent dragon figures in the center of the relief. These dragons have detailed scales, flowing manes, and intricate patterns on their bodies. They appear to be interacting with each other and with other elements in the scene.

  2. Fish and Sea Creatures: Surrounding the dragons are various fish and other sea creatures. These are depicted with detailed scales and fins, swimming in different directions, creating a sense of movement and dynamism.

  3. Floral Elements: There is a large, stylized flower or plant motif in the center, which adds to the ornate nature of the relief. This element might symbolize nature or serve as a decorative focal point.

  4. Background: The background is filled with smaller fish and possibly waves or water patterns, enhancing the underwater theme of the relief.

The overall composition is dense and highly detailed, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic skill involved in creating such a piece. The relief likely has cultural or symbolic significance, possibly related to mythology, folklore, or religious beliefs.

Text analysis

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