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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Buddhist statues, 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, P1970.4445.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Buddhist statues, 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, P1970.4445.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Clothing 98.6
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Wedding 98.5
Fashion 92.4
Tomb 88.9
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Cross 84
Symbol 84
Head 69.8
Outdoors 69.3
Dress 56.8
Archaeology 56.3
Formal Wear 55.5
Gown 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 100
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man 96
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portrait 80

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

fountain 26.1
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Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

outdoor 95.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Adult
Bride
Female
Woman
Boy
Child
Male

Clarifai

Clothing
Woman
Tree
Dress
Human face
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

streetview architecture 72.4%
paintings art 26.6%

Captions

Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a group of people standing around a fire hydrant

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

a group of statues in black and white

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a photographic negative of four small statues, most likely Buddhist or cultural figurines, adorned with cloth garments. The statues seem to be standing outdoors, surrounded by gravel or small stones. Behind them are architectural structures such as a stone pagoda or lantern, and signage with visible Japanese writing. Various details, including trees or poles, are visible in the background, adding depth to the image.

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

The image is a black and white negative showing four statues, likely of Jizo Bodhisattva, a significant figure in Japanese Buddhism. Each of the statues is adorned with a scarf and bib, which is a common practice as an offering for the protection of children, travelers, and those in distress. The figures are positioned outdoors, standing in front of a large stone lantern or monument. Behind the statues, there are several signs with Japanese writing, though they appear inverted due to the negative format. The ground around the statues is covered with small stones or pebbles. The atmosphere of the image suggests a serene and spiritual setting, likely within a temple or shrine area.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows several ice sculptures of human figures in traditional Japanese attire, standing in an outdoor setting. The sculptures appear to be partially melted, creating an interesting and somewhat surreal visual effect. The background includes signs in Japanese, suggesting this is a scene from a Japanese urban environment. The overall impression is one of a unique and visually striking artistic installation or display.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a striking black and white photograph showing several human figures that appear to be frozen in ice or encased in transparent blocks. The image appears to be from Japan, as evidenced by Japanese text visible in the background. The figures are wearing traditional clothing and are arranged in a line formation. The ice or transparent material creates an eerie, ghostlike quality to the scene. The ground appears to be covered with debris or small rocks, and there's a sense of both preservation and decay in the image. This appears to be an art installation or memorial piece, creating a powerful visual metaphor about time, memory, and preservation. The photograph is credited to the Harvard University Art Museums.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black and white photograph of four stone statues in a Japanese setting. The statues are arranged in a row, with the first two on the left appearing to be holding hands. They are dressed in traditional Japanese robes, with the first statue on the left wearing a long, dark robe with a patterned sash, and the second statue on the left wearing a shorter, lighter-colored robe with a dark sash. The third statue from the left is taller than the others and wears a dark robe with a patterned sash, while the fourth statue from the left wears a lighter-colored robe with a dark sash.

In the background, there are several trees and a building with Japanese writing on it. The ground is covered in dirt and leaves, suggesting that the statues are outdoors. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the statues appearing to be in a peaceful and contemplative setting.

The image also includes a copyright notice at the bottom, which reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and a number "P1970.4445.0002" in the bottom-right corner. This suggests that the image is part of a collection of photographs taken by the Harvard University Art Museums.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of four stone statues, each adorned with traditional Japanese clothing. The statues are arranged in a row, with the two on the left and right being slightly shorter than the two in the middle. They appear to be made of stone or concrete and have a weathered appearance.

In the background, there is a sign with Japanese characters, as well as a building and a tree. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in a public space, possibly a park or plaza, in Japan.

The image has a copyright notice at the bottom that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and a date code "P1970.4445.0002". This suggests that the image is part of a collection held by the Harvard University Art Museums and was taken in 1970.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of four statues. They are placed on a surface that appears to be a concrete platform. The statues are of four women dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. The statue on the left has a black dress, while the statue on the right has a white dress. The statue in the middle has a black and white checkered dress. Behind the statues, there are some signs written in Japanese.

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

A black-and-white photograph shows four stone statues standing in front of a building. The statues are carved in a traditional style, and they appear to be part of a larger cultural or religious structure. They are dressed in traditional clothing and have a serene expression. The ground is covered in debris, suggesting that the area may have been damaged or destroyed. The photograph also shows a sign with Chinese characters and a pole with a sign on it.

Google Gemini

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

The image depicts a monochrome landscape with several statues or figures arranged in a row. The figures appear to be wearing robes or cloaks and standing on a rocky or uneven surface. Behind them, there are structures or signs with text, presumably in Japanese, indicating a place name or instructions, such as "小田急案内所 (Odakyu Information Center)" and "強羅湯本 (Gora Yumoto)."

The contrast and tonality of the image suggest it is either an original black and white photograph or a digitized version of one. The photograph is most likely of a site in Japan, with the presence of Japanese text and traditional-looking statues. At the bottom of the photograph, there is a copyright notice indicating that it belongs to the "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)." There's also a catalog number "P1970.4445.0002" suggesting the image is part of a larger collection.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a grayscale photograph showing four stone figures in a row, possibly statues of religious figures, in an outdoor setting. They are adorned with elaborate clothing, which appears to be draped over the stone bodies. The figures stand on small stone bases.

In the background, there are structures, including a layered, cylindrical element that could be part of a larger stone structure or a shrine. There are also signs written in Japanese. One sign gives the location of the "Gora Hot Spring," and another indicates a "Odakyu information center." The text also mentions "Tokyo" and "Odakyu."
The ground is covered in small pebbles and appears to be a park or garden-like area.
The image seems to be taken with some kind of filter.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts four ice sculptures in the form of human figures, dressed in traditional attire, possibly kimonos, which suggests a cultural or festival context. The sculptures are positioned outdoors, likely in a public area, and appear to be melting, indicating that they are temporary installations. The background includes some signage with Japanese characters, which suggests that the location is in Japan. The setting seems to be a winter festival or event, where ice sculptures are a common feature. The ground around the sculptures is wet, likely from the melting ice. The overall scene conveys a sense of cultural celebration and artistic expression.

Qwen

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Text analysis

Amazon

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小田急案内所 汽船のりば © President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4445.0002
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汽船
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University
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Museums
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P1970.4445.0002