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Human Generated Data

Title

Betuline Cone, conus betulinus Linné

Date

1970

People

Artist: Andreas Feininger, American 1906 - 1999

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.7.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Betuline Cone, conus betulinus Linné

People

Artist: Andreas Feininger, American 1906 - 1999

Date

1970

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.7.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Spiral 90.1
Coil 78.5
Animal 72.6
Mammal 72.6
Wildlife 72.6
Portrait 62.3
Photography 62.3
Face 62.3
Photo 62.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

no person 98.4
round 95.7
art 95.4
pattern 94.7
food 93.9
stripe 93.7
round out 91.2
nature 90.8
design 89.9
monochrome 89.6
one 88.8
exotic 88.6
abstract 88.5
desktop 88
decoration 85
zebra 84.8
vortex 84
texture 83.3
sweet 82.5
geometric 81.3

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

coil 26.3
black 21
structure 19
king snake 18.6
mollusk 17.9
snake 17.7
pattern 17.1
design 15.9
colorful 15
3d 13.9
digital 13.8
trivet 13.2
decoration 13.1
ceramic ware 13.1
chambered nautilus 12.7
style 12.6
invertebrate 12.5
graphic 12.4
color 12.2
render 12.1
circle 12
light 12
art 11.8
texture 11.8
glass 11.5
shape 11.1
effect 10.9
backdrop 10.7
illusion 10.6
base 10.5
dynamic 10.4
close 10.3
china 10.1
curve 9.6
computer 9.6
artistic 9.5
shiny 9.5
porcelain 9.4
support 9.3
form 9.3
generated 9.2
flow 9.2
fractal 9.2
device 9
reflection 8.9
earthenware 8.9
vase 8.8
symbol 8.7
round 8.6
spiral 8.5
utensil 8.5
abstraction 8.4
shine 8.3
smooth 8.2
brown 8.1
reptile 7.8
motion 7.7
dark 7.5
decorative 7.5
animal 7.4
glow 7.4
food 7.2
fantasy 7.2
soft 7.2
lines 7.2

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Dishware 92.4
Black 89.6
Plate 84.9
Serveware 82.4
Rectangle 75.6
Spiral 74.6
Symmetry 73.1
Pattern 72
Art 71.4
Circle 69.9
Monochrome photography 69.9
Rim 66.5
Monochrome 66.1
Font 62.6
Still life photography 59.8
Shell 55.7
Ammonoidea 55.2
Molluscs 53.1
Porcelain 53
Automotive tire 52.7

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

animal 97.4
black and white 77.1
pattern 54.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Zebra

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Zebra 72.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

interior objects 89.3%
paintings art 8.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-14

a close up of an animal 74.4%
close up of an animal 69.5%
an animal looking at the camera 56.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a photograph of a spiral.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a shellfish shellfish shellfish shellfish shell

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a nautilus shell, captured in a striking and detailed close-up. The shell is spiraled, showcasing its intricate pattern of alternating black and white bands that create a mesmerizing design. The image highlights the natural symmetry and structure of the shell, with the center of the spiral drawing the viewer's eye inward. The lighting emphasizes the glossy surface of the shell, creating a sense of depth and texture. The photograph is signed at the bottom by "Andreas Feininger," indicating the artist's authorship, and includes a marking "3/100," suggesting it is part of a limited edition series.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black and white photograph of a seashell, specifically a spiraled shell, viewed from above to emphasize its circular and concentric pattern. The shell has bold black and white markings that resemble zebra stripes, creating a striking contrast. The shell is positioned against a plain, dark background that makes its patterns stand out even more. The photo captures the smooth texture and intricate design of the shell, highlighting its natural beauty. At the bottom of the image, there is the number "3/100" and a signature, which suggests that this is a limited edition print, possibly from an artist named Andreas Feininger.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a close-up view of a spiral shell with a striking black and white pattern. The shell appears to be a type of nautilus or ammonite, with its intricate, swirling design creating a mesmerizing optical effect. The image is in high contrast black and white, which emphasizes the dramatic patterns and textures of the shell's surface. The overall composition draws the viewer's attention to the captivating spiral structure and the interplay of light and shadow that brings it to life.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a striking black and white photograph of a nautilus shell, showing its characteristic spiral pattern. The image captures the shell's natural geometric perfection, with its chambered spiral structure creating a mesmerizing pattern of alternating black and white stripes. The spiral coils inward in a logarithmic pattern, demonstrating what's known in mathematics as the Fibonacci sequence, which commonly occurs in nature. The contrast in the photograph is quite dramatic, emphasizing the shell's natural striped pattern and creating an almost hypnotic visual effect. The photograph appears to be taken from above, focusing on the shell's spiral pattern, and shows excellent detail and clarity. The image has an artistic quality to it, highlighting both the natural beauty and mathematical precision found in nature.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a spiral shell, likely a nautilus shell, with its spiral shape and black and white stripes. The shell is positioned in the center of the image, with its opening facing upwards and to the right. The shell's surface is smooth and glossy, with a subtle sheen that catches the light.

The background of the image is dark, which helps to accentuate the shell's features. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the shell being the sole focus of the image. The photograph appears to be a close-up shot, with the shell filling most of the frame.

The image is signed by the photographer, Andreas Feininger, in the bottom-right corner. The signature is written in cursive script and is difficult to read, but it adds a touch of authenticity to the image.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and striking representation of a nautilus shell, with its unique spiral shape and striking black and white stripes. The photograph's simplicity and elegance make it a compelling and visually appealing image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

This image presents a striking black-and-white photograph of a seashell, showcasing its intricate details and patterns. The shell's spiral shape is prominently displayed, with a glossy finish that adds depth and dimensionality to the image.

The shell's surface features a distinctive pattern of black and white stripes, which are arranged in a spiral formation that follows the shell's natural curves. The stripes vary in width and thickness, creating a sense of texture and visual interest.

In the background, a dark gray tone provides a subtle contrast to the shell's bright white and black colors. A thin white border surrounds the image, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.

At the bottom of the image, a signature is visible, although it is not legible. The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the shell's natural beauty taking center stage.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features a spiral shell in black and white. The shell has a spiral pattern that is repeated throughout the image. The shell appears to be made of a material that is smooth and shiny. The shell has a small hole in the center of the spiral. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the impression that the shell is floating in the air.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features a spiral shell that is black and white. The shell is spiral-shaped, with a series of concentric circles that gradually decrease in size as they approach the center. The shell's surface is textured, with a series of ridges and grooves that run parallel to each other. The shell's spiral shape is emphasized by the black and white color scheme, which creates a striking contrast between the light and dark areas.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph that showcases the mesmerizing spiral pattern of a seashell. The shell exhibits a distinct zebra-like pattern of bold black stripes and irregular shapes set against a bright white background. The spiral is centered, and the detail of each curve is rendered with remarkable clarity. The texture and sheen of the shell are well-defined, giving a sense of its natural smoothness and the play of light and shadow. The shell is positioned on a surface, and the artist’s signature and a number are visible at the bottom.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

The photograph is a close-up shot of a nautilus shell, rendered in black and white. The shell's pattern consists of concentric spirals, each marked by alternating bands of white and black. The bands are irregular and organic, resembling stripes or blotches, and they create a striking contrast against the smooth surface of the shell. The spirals converge towards the center of the shell, forming a hypnotic pattern that draws the eye inward. The texture of the shell appears smooth and polished, with subtle variations in tone that add depth and dimension to the image. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the shell's intricate details and enhancing its natural beauty. The overall effect is one of elegance and simplicity, showcasing the timeless appeal of this natural form.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black and white photograph of a seashell. The shell features a spiral pattern with alternating black and white stripes that create a visually striking design. The spiral starts from the center and gradually widens outward, forming a beautiful, symmetrical pattern. The texture of the shell appears smooth and glossy, with some areas showing subtle variations in tone and shading. The photograph is taken from a top-down perspective, focusing on the intricate details of the shell's surface. The background is dark, which contrasts with the shell and highlights its pattern. The image is signed by the photographer, Andreas Feininger, in the bottom right corner.

Qwen

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

This is a black and white photograph of a seashell, specifically a Nautilus shell, which is characterized by its distinctive spiral pattern. The image captures the shell's detailed texture and the way the spiral grows larger as it extends outward. The pattern is striking, with alternating dark and light bands that create a visually captivating effect. The photograph is artistic and focuses on the natural beauty and symmetry of the shell. The image appears to be a signed print, as indicated by the signature in the bottom right corner and the limited edition mark "3/100" in the bottom left corner, suggesting it is part of a series or edition.

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

This is a striking black-and-white photograph of a seashell, specifically a nautilus shell, showcasing its intricate spiral structure. The shell's surface is adorned with bold, zebra-like black and white stripes that follow the spiral pattern, creating a mesmerizing optical effect. The image is highly detailed, capturing the texture and depth of the shell. The background is dark, which contrasts sharply with the shell, making the stripes stand out even more. The photograph is signed at the bottom right corner, likely by the artist, and there is a notation "3/100" at the bottom left, suggesting it is part of a limited edition series. The overall composition emphasizes the natural beauty and mathematical precision of the shell's design.

Text analysis

Amazon

3/100
Peiningly
Andraas Peiningly
Andraas