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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Ryoanji Rock Garden, 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, P1970.4448.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Ryoanji Rock Garden, 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, P1970.4448.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Plant 100
Tree 100
Road 99.9
Tarmac 99.3
Outdoors 89
Architecture 89
Building 89
Housing 89
Nature 85
House 75.7
Tree Trunk 74.9
Roof 70.9
Weather 60.9
Countryside 57.5
Archaeology 57.2
Slate 56.6
Tree Stump 56.4
Rock 56.3
Hut 56.1
Rural 56.1
Shelter 56.1
Ice 55.8
Snow 55.7
Urban 55.6
Monastery 55.5
City 55.2
Villa 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

monochrome 96.8
winter 95.9
ice 95.7
snow 95.3
water 95.1
street 92
frost 89.9
desktop 89.5
bench 89.5
black and white 89.4
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people 88.2
nature 88.1
urban 87.8
cold 87.4
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landscape 86.8
road 86.3
city 85.2
outdoors 85.1

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

wall 39.3
step 33.9
barrier 29.1
structure 28.2
support 26.4
fence 25.3
railing 24.1
old 23.7
device 20.2
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stone 19.3
picket fence 18.9
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direction 7.6
street 7.4
weather 7.3
transportation 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

outdoor 95.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Tree
Fountain

Clarifai

Tree 94.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

paintings art 62.5%
nature landscape 31.4%
beaches seaside 3.6%
interior objects 1.4%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a stone wall

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

a black and white photo of a stone wall

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a black-and-white photographic negative of a traditional Japanese garden scene. The foreground shows a rock arrangement surrounded by a textured ground, possibly gravel, typical of a Zen rock garden. Behind the rocks, there is a low wall with a tiled roof running horizontally across the image. The tiled roof has a repeating wave-like design. In the background, silhouettes of trees with twisting trunks and sparse branches rise above the wall, creating a striking contrast against the predominantly dark sky. The inverted colors create a surreal and abstract visual effect, emphasizing texture and form.

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

The image appears to be an inverted or negative photograph of a Japanese rock garden, likely from Ryoan-ji Temple. In the foreground, you can see a group of rocks arranged on a gravel surface, with the prominent rock standing out among the smaller ones. The gravel is intricately raked, forming patterns typical of such gardens. Behind the rocks, there is a long, textured wall that forms the backdrop of the scene. Above the wall, tree branches extend into the sky, with the whole scene inverted; therefore, the sky appears black and the trees appear in various shades of white and gray. The tiles on top of the wall also stand out due to the inversion, emphasizing their design. This style of garden is renowned for its minimalist aesthetic and focus on meditation.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a Japanese-style garden or landscape. The central focus is a large, irregularly shaped rock or boulder sitting on a bed of smaller stones or pebbles. Above the rock, there is a tiled roof structure, likely part of a building or pavilion. The background is filled with bare, twisted tree branches, creating a stark and dramatic contrast against the dark sky. The overall composition and use of light and shadow give the scene a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The black and white image shows a traditional Japanese garden scene. In the foreground is a large rock or boulder sitting in a bed of raked gravel or sand, creating a minimalist, zen-like aesthetic. Behind the rock garden is a tiled roof, likely belonging to a temple or shrine structure. Trees can be seen in the background, their bare branches reaching up towards the sky, suggesting it may be winter or early spring. The overall composition has a serene, contemplative quality that is characteristic of Japanese garden design.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This black and white photograph shows what appears to be a Japanese rock garden or zen garden element. In the foreground, there is a dark gravel or sand surface with a single rock formation emerging from it. Behind this is a traditional Japanese wall with characteristic tile roofing (kawara) that has a distinctive wavy pattern. Trees or vegetation can be seen in the background beyond the wall. The composition has a strong sense of minimalism and tranquility, which is typical of Japanese garden design. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

This image is a black and white photograph of a wall with a tiled roof, featuring a stone in the foreground. The wall is constructed from stone or concrete and has a tiled roof with a wavy pattern. In the foreground, there is a large stone situated on a dark surface, possibly asphalt or gravel. The background of the image shows trees, some of which are bare, while others have leaves. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken at night, as the sky appears dark.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is a copyright notice that reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". In the bottom-right corner, there is a code that reads "P1970.4448.0001".

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a serene and tranquil scene, likely from a Japanese garden. The composition is divided into three main sections: the foreground, middle ground, and background.

Foreground:
In the foreground, a large rock or boulder is prominently displayed, surrounded by a small patch of white gravel or sand. This focal point draws the viewer's attention and creates a sense of balance in the composition.

Middle Ground:
The middle ground features a long, low wall constructed from stone or concrete, adorned with a tiled roof. The wall stretches horizontally across the image, creating a sense of depth and adding texture to the scene. The tiles on the roof are arranged in a wavy pattern, adding visual interest and creating a sense of movement.

Background:
The background of the image is dominated by a dark sky, which provides a striking contrast to the lighter tones of the foreground and middle ground. Behind the wall, several trees are visible, their branches bare and twisted, suggesting that the image was taken during the winter season. The trees add a sense of depth and context to the scene, grounding the composition in a specific time and place.

Overall Impression:
The image exudes a sense of calmness and serenity, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful atmosphere of the Japanese garden. The careful balance of elements, from the placement of the rock to the arrangement of the tiles, creates a sense of harmony and balance. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation, encouraging the viewer to slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a Japanese garden. The garden features a stone wall with a tiled roof, and there is a large rock in the foreground. The rock is covered in snow, and there are some small plants growing on it. The trees in the background are bare, and the sky is dark, suggesting that it is night. The image has a watermark that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" in the bottom left corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph that depicts a serene scene. It shows a textured wall with a tiled roof above it, suggesting it might be part of a traditional building. Below the wall, there is a flat, dark surface that appears to be a path or a courtyard. In the foreground, there is a large, irregularly shaped rock or boulder, possibly used for decorative or functional purposes. Behind the wall, tall trees with bare branches stand against the night sky, indicating it might be late autumn or winter. The overall atmosphere is calm and quiet, with the stark contrast between the dark and light areas adding to the visual interest.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, presenting a tranquil and possibly traditional scene. The composition is primarily horizontal, with a focus on architectural and natural elements. The style suggests a classic photographic approach.

Key Elements:

  • Wall and Roof: The dominant element is a low wall topped with a tiled roof. The tiles have a curved, wave-like design. The wall appears aged, with signs of weathering or staining.
  • Trees and Foliage: Behind the wall, a backdrop of trees and foliage can be seen. Their bare branches suggest the photo was taken in a season when the leaves are gone (perhaps winter or early spring).
  • Ground: The foreground is a dark, textured surface that looks like a carefully prepared ground. A natural stone sits at the bottom right, along with other rock formations.
  • Stone: A natural stone sits at the bottom right, surrounded by a light-colored surface.

Mood and Atmosphere:

The image evokes a sense of calm and quiet contemplation. The natural elements and the architectural details blend together to create a serene atmosphere, typical of a Japanese-style garden setting. The use of black and white enhances the sense of timelessness and artistic focus.

Additional Information:

The text at the bottom identifies the image as belonging to the Harvard University Art Museums.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

This is a black and white inverted image of an outdoor scene in what appears to be a Japanese garden or similar landscaped area. In the background, there are trees with bare branches against a dark sky, possibly indicating winter or a very stylized image.

In the midground, there is a traditional Japanese wall with curved tiles along the top edge. The wall itself is light, with some variation in tone and texture, suggesting it might be made of a textured plaster or stucco-like material.

In the foreground, there's a dark, pebbled surface that could be a path, a pond, or a carefully raked gravel bed. Towards the right side, there are several rocks of varying sizes, surrounded by what appears to be a light-colored, perhaps sandy or gravelly material.

The overall composition suggests a sense of tranquility and deliberate design, characteristic of Japanese gardens. The inverted color scheme gives the scene an ethereal or otherworldly quality.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a traditional Japanese garden setting. The foreground features a single, large, irregularly shaped rock placed on a bed of white gravel. The rock appears to be a central element in the garden, possibly representing a mountain or a natural formation.

Behind the rock, there is a long, low wall made of light-colored stone or concrete, topped with a row of dark, curved roof tiles. The wall seems to serve as a boundary or a backdrop for the garden.

In the background, there are several trees, some of which are bare, indicating that the photograph might have been taken during late autumn or winter. The trees add a natural and serene ambiance to the scene.

Overall, the image captures the simplicity and tranquility often associated with Japanese gardens, emphasizing natural elements and minimalistic design. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
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Google

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