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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Kyoto?, Japan)

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4449.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Kyoto?, Japan)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4449.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Chart 94.6
Plot 94.6
Astronomy 75.8
Outer Space 75.8
Water 65.4
Diagram 56.6
Aircraft 56.3
Transportation 56.3
Vehicle 56.3
Map 55.3
Plan 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 98.7
planet 93
vehicle 91.8
ball-shaped 91.1
one 90.7
adult 88.3
no person 87
map 86.8
space 85.9
exploration 84.9
science 84.1
desktop 84
light 82.1
travel 81.6
spacecraft 79
spherical 78.2
group 76.6
Continent 75
transportation system 74.3
competition 72.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

grunge 22.1
texture 20.1
vintage 19.8
old 19.5
space 19.4
black 18.6
screen 17.4
dark 16.7
dirty 15.4
pattern 14.3
art 14.2
planet 13.6
rusty 13.3
night 13.3
grungy 13.3
antique 13
color 12.8
graphic 12.4
damaged 12.4
retro 12.3
aquarium 12
earth 12
design 11.2
aged 10.9
wallpaper 10.7
light 10.7
water 10.7
rust 10.6
wall 10.5
television 10.4
monitor 10.3
sky 10.2
globe 10.2
rough 10
global 10
ocean 9.9
border 9.9
backdrop 9.9
material 9.8
frame 9.6
ancient 9.5
weathered 9.5
background 9.3
world 9.1
structure 9.1
computer 9
equipment 8.9
close 8.6
electronic equipment 8.3
technology 8.2
digital 8.1
decoration 7.9
textured 7.9
text 7.9
astronomy 7.8
continent 7.8
blackboard 7.5
moon 7.5
map 7.5
landscape 7.4
device 7.4
paint 7.2
graphics 7.2
fantasy 7.2
windshield 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Light bulb

AWS Rekognition

Person 77.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

nature landscape 55.3%
paintings art 11.1%
food drinks 10.7%
cars vehicles 9.6%
beaches seaside 7.8%
streetview architecture 1.3%
text visuals 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

an old photo of a person 41.8%
old photo of a person 38.8%
an old photo of a person 37.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a fire hydrant with a fire hydrant and a fire hydrant

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

a black and white photo of a man in a suit

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to show a black-and-white close-up of a surface undergoing noticeable wear or corrosion. The texture is uneven, with flaking or peeling regions revealing lighter material underneath. Two rounded objects with reflective properties are positioned near the top, each encased in a grid-like structure, suggesting they might be lenses, light fixtures, or components of machinery. The overall visual effect conveys a sense of aged or decayed material possibly seen in industrial or scientific settings.

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

This black and white image appears to be a close-up of a surface with a weathered, peeling paint or coating. It looks like there are two curved light fixtures or bulbs at the top of the image, possibly from a camera or studio lighting equipment. These fixtures have a glass or reflective surface, giving the appearance of a grid pattern due to the reflections. The surface has irregular patches where the coating has come off, exposing a different texture underneath. The lighting and reflections create a variety of shades and contrasts over the surface, emphasizing the textures and the worn nature of the material.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a surreal, dreamlike landscape. The scene shows a vast, rocky terrain with scattered formations and structures that resemble domes or spheres. The background is dark, creating a sense of mystery and otherworldliness. The overall impression is one of a fantastical, extraterrestrial environment, suggesting a futuristic or science fiction-inspired setting.

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing deterioration or damage on what seems to be a painted surface or mural. The image shows significant peeling, flaking, or erosion patterns, creating an abstract landscape-like appearance. There are some circular or dome-like shapes visible in the composition, possibly part of the original artwork or architectural elements. The texture appears quite rough and uneven, with areas of dark and light creating a dramatic contrast. At the bottom of the image, there's a credit line indicating this is from the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

The deterioration pattern creates an interesting organic quality, almost like a topographical map or aerial view of a landscape. The damage itself has become a kind of unintentional artwork, documenting the passage of time and environmental effects on the original surface.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a map on a wall, with two lights and a speaker above it. The map appears to be a world map, but it is not clear due to the low quality of the image.

  • The map is in the center of the image, taking up most of the space.
    • It is a dark gray color with lighter gray lines and markings.
    • The map appears to be a world map, but it is not clear due to the low quality of the image.
  • There are two lights above the map, one on either side of the speaker.
    • The lights are round and have a white glow.
    • They are attached to the wall by a thin metal rod.
  • The speaker is in the center of the image, above the map.
    • It is a small, round object with a grille on the front.
    • It appears to be a standard speaker, but it is not clear due to the low quality of the image.
  • The background of the image is dark gray, with some lighter gray spots and lines.
    • The background appears to be a wall or other solid surface.
    • There are some shadows and reflections visible in the background, which adds depth to the image.

Overall, the image is a simple yet effective representation of a map on a wall, with two lights and a speaker above it. The low quality of the image makes it difficult to discern many details, but the overall composition and layout of the image are clear.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black and white photograph of a wall with peeling paint, featuring two light fixtures. The wall's surface is predominantly dark, with lighter areas where the paint has peeled off, revealing a rough texture underneath. Two light fixtures are visible: one at the top center and another at the bottom right. The top fixture appears to be a simple dome-shaped light, while the bottom fixture has a more complex design with multiple components.

In the bottom-left corner, a copyright notice reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". In the bottom-right corner, the text "P1970.4449.0001" is displayed. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of neglect or abandonment, as the peeling paint and worn-out light fixtures imply a lack of maintenance or upkeep.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a surface with a textured, rugged appearance. The surface appears to be made of a material that has undergone some form of degradation or wear, possibly due to environmental factors or mechanical stress. The texture is characterized by a series of irregular, jagged edges and protrusions, giving the surface a rough and uneven appearance. In the upper right corner of the image, there is a small, circular object with a cross-like pattern, which appears to be a decorative element or a structural component. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner, indicating the copyright ownership of the photograph.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph, likely taken using a scanning electron microscope, showcasing a detailed view of a surface that appears to be covered in a layer of peeling paint. The texture is rough and uneven, with various sections of the paint having flaked off, revealing the underlying surface. The paint residue is scattered across the surface, with some areas showing more intact paint while others are almost completely bare. The lighting in the image highlights the contours and textures, providing a stark contrast between the light and dark areas. There are also two circular objects visible in the image, which appear to be small, possibly metallic objects with a grid-like pattern on their surfaces. These objects are situated in the upper and lower parts of the image, adding to the overall complexity of the scene.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a close-up, overhead view of a black, weathered surface with two decorative elements.

The background is predominantly dark, likely a matte black paint, and it is heavily textured. There are significant areas of the surface where the paint has chipped, peeled, or cracked, revealing a lighter, rougher layer beneath. This gives the surface a distressed appearance, with irregular shapes and textures.

Two decorative elements are present, both roughly circular in shape with a grille-like pattern inside. The top one features an arched piece above it, while the bottom one is similar but with a more pronounced, petal-like framing around its base.

The overall impression is of age, decay, and possibly exposure to the elements. The close-up perspective emphasizes the texture and the details of the damage.

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

The image is a black and white close-up shot of a textured surface with two small circular structures. The surface appears to be old and weathered, with patches of peeling or flaking material, revealing a lighter tone underneath.

In the upper part of the image, there is a circular structure with a grid pattern, possibly a vent or window, topped with a curved architectural element. A similar but slightly larger structure is visible on the right, surrounded by petal-like shapes, also with a grid pattern inside.

The overall impression is one of decay and age, with the architectural details offering a glimpse of a more refined past.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a damaged window or glass pane. The glass has multiple cracks and holes, with large pieces missing, creating a jagged and irregular pattern. The damage seems to be the result of some form of impact or stress.

In the background, there are two figures wearing what look like vintage diving helmets. These helmets are spherical with a grid-like front panel, typical of old-fashioned deep-sea diving gear. The figures are partially obscured by the damaged glass, giving the image a somewhat surreal and eerie quality. The photograph is framed with a black border, and there is a caption at the bottom indicating that it is part of the collection of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, specifically the Harvard University Art Museums. The image is cataloged with the identifier P1970.4449.0001.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a textured surface with significant cracks and peeling paint, creating a pattern that resembles a map of the world. At the top of the image, there is a small, dome-shaped object with a cross-like shape on its surface, possibly a light fixture or a vent. On the right side of the image, there is a figure that appears to be a person wearing a uniform or jacket with a circular emblem, which could be a patch or logo. The overall composition has an abstract and symbolic quality, with the cracks and peeling paint adding a sense of decay or wear, while the figure and emblem introduce a human element to the scene.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This black-and-white image shows a weathered, damaged surface, likely a wall or panel, with peeling paint and exposed patches. In the top right corner, there is an object that appears to be a vent or a similar mechanical component with a grid-like structure. To the right side of the image, partially obscured by the peeling paint, is another vent or grille. The overall texture of the surface is rough and uneven, indicating significant wear and tear. The image has a gritty, industrial feel to it.

Text analysis

Amazon

College
and
Art
(Harvard
Fellows
of
Museums)
Harvard
University
President
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
©
P1970.4449.0001

Google

C President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4449.0001
C
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4449.0001