Human Generated Data

Title

Cymbium olla 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, P1985.7.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Cymbium olla 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, P1985.7.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Animal 94
Invertebrate 91.8
Sea Life 80.5
Snail 72.5
Seashell 59.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

beach 99.6
snail 99.4
nature 99.2
sea 99.2
ocean 98.8
shell 98.8
water 98.3
seashore 98.1
monochrome 98
spiral 97.5
shellfish 97.4
one 96.7
animal 96.7
art 96.3
no person 96.2
gastropod 96.1
sand 96
seashell 94.1
slow 93.4
Zen 93.1

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

mollusk 100
invertebrate 69.8
chambered nautilus 67.4
animal 38.9
food 23.7
close 22.8
garlic 22.3
vegetable 22.2
fresh 16.3
natural 15.4
healthy 15.1
ingredient 15
gastropod 14.7
health 14.6
eat 14.3
closeup 14.1
snail 13.8
organic 13.4
cooking 13.1
brown 11.8
eye 11.6
raw 11.6
edible 11.5
spice 11.3
color 10.6
diet 10.5
look 9.6
design 9.2
vegetables 9.1
soft 9
shell 9
mushroom 8.8
see 8.7
vision 8.7
light 8.7
onion 8.6
motion 8.6
nutrition 8.4
texture 8.3
element 8.3
salad 8.2
detail 8
wooden 7.9
curve 7.9
iris 7.9
art 7.9
black 7.8
produce 7.8
herb 7.6
gourmet 7.6
head 7.6
bulb 7.6
pattern 7.5
human 7.5
mortar 7.5
focus 7.4
care 7.4
meal 7.3
conch 7.2
kitchen 7.2
wildlife 7.1
cuisine 7.1
skin 7.1
life 7

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

black and white 88.7
mollusk 70.8
black 67.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bird 94%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

people portraits 49.5%
paintings art 45.8%
pets animals 4.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-14

a close up of a snail 49.7%
a close up of a snail on the ground 45.8%
close up of a snail 43.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a snailling is shown in this black and white photo

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a striking black-and-white photograph featuring a close-up view of a spiral-shaped seashell. The shell, likely positioned on a textured surface resembling sand or gravel, displays intricate, smooth contours, capturing the natural curvature and folds of its structure. The lighting emphasizes the shadows and highlights on the shell, creating a sense of depth and texture. The background of the image is minimalist and slightly blurred, drawing attention to the shell as the focal point. At the bottom of the photograph, there appears to be handwritten text, including the name "Andreas Feininger," who may be the photographer, and a number indicating that this is part of a limited edition print.

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

This image is a black and white photograph of a shell taken by Andreas Feininger. The photograph features an impressive close-up view of the shell, emphasizing its spiral shape and smooth texture. The shell is centered in the composition, and the lighting highlights its contours, creating shadows that further accentuate its form. The shell is positioned upright atop a sandy surface, with small grains of sand visible at the base of the image. The background is blurred, giving the photograph a shallow depth of field that keeps the focus on the shell itself. The photograph is an example of Feininger's work, focusing on natural forms and the intricate beauty found in everyday objects. Andreas Feininger's signature is visible at the bottom of the image, along with an edition notation indicating it is a print (3/100).

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a close-up black and white photograph of a spiral shell. The shell appears to be resting on a bed of small pebbles or grains of sand. The spiral pattern of the shell is the main focus of the image, with the texture and intricate details of the shell's surface clearly visible. The overall composition and lighting create a striking and almost abstract visual effect, highlighting the natural beauty and organic form of this shell.

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 seashell, specifically what appears to be a nautilus or similar spiral shell. The image captures the shell's elegant curved form in dramatic detail, showing its smooth, white surface and perfect spiral geometry. The shell is positioned vertically on what looks like sand or a grainy surface, and the lighting creates strong contrasts that emphasize the shell's natural architectural beauty. The photograph appears to be a fine art piece, with careful attention paid to composition and lighting to highlight the mathematical precision found in nature. The signature visible at the bottom suggests this is a numbered print by a professional photographer.

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, resting on a bed of sand or gravel. The shell is positioned at an angle, with its opening facing the left side of the image. The spiral shape of the shell is prominent, with the outer edge of the shell being thicker than the inner edge. The shell appears to be made of a smooth, shiny material, possibly calcium carbonate.

The background of the image is blurred, but it appears to be a dark-colored surface, possibly a table or a rock. The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the spiral shape of the shell creating a sense of movement and energy. The use of black and white photography adds to the image's timeless quality, making it feel like a classic work of art.

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 appears to be a personal touch that adds to the image's charm.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and thought-provoking photograph that showcases the unique beauty of the nautilus shell. The use of black and white photography and the elegant composition of the image make it a standout piece of art.

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

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a spiral shell situated on a bed of sand. The shell is positioned upright, with its pointed end facing downwards into the sand. The shell's surface features a smooth, glossy texture, and it is illuminated by a light source that casts a shadow to the left.

In the background, a blurred view of the sky or water can be seen, adding depth to the composition. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes serenity and tranquility, evoking a sense of calmness and peacefulness.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a shell. The shell is positioned on the sand, with its spiral shape prominently displayed. The shell's texture and intricate details are captured in the photograph, showcasing the beauty of the natural world. The photograph is titled "Andreas Grimm" and is signed by the artist. The image has a vintage look, with a slightly grainy texture and a muted color palette.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large seashell. The shell appears to be a spiral shell, possibly a conch or a whelk, known for its intricate and beautiful spiral pattern. The shell is positioned vertically, with its spiral opening facing the viewer. The shell's surface is smooth and glossy, reflecting light and creating a striking contrast against the darker background. The shell's spiral pattern is clearly visible, with each turn of the spiral becoming progressively smaller as it approaches the center. The background is a plain, dark surface, possibly sand or a table, which provides a simple and uncluttered backdrop for the shell. The photograph is well-composed, with the shell occupying a significant portion of the frame and the background providing a sense of depth and context. The overall effect is one of simplicity, elegance, and natural beauty.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

The image is a black and white close-up of a large, spiral-shaped seashell on a grainy surface, likely sand or small pebbles. The shell dominates the frame, with its smooth, swirling texture and intricate details highlighted by the monochrome palette. A soft, diffused light source creates subtle shadows and highlights, emphasizing the shell's form and texture. The background is a blurred, soft gray, providing a neutral backdrop that directs focus to the shell. The image has a timeless, artistic quality. At the bottom of the frame, there is text that reads "3/100" and "Andreas Reimitz."

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image is a black and white photograph of a large, spiral-shaped seashell. The photograph is well-lit, with a focus on the intricate details of the shell.

Subject: The primary subject is the seashell. It dominates the frame, with its swirling form taking up a significant portion of the space. The shell is light in tone, highlighting its texture and shape.

Composition: The shell is positioned slightly off-center, which creates visual interest. It sits on a surface of small, granular material, likely sand or small pebbles, providing a grounding element. Behind the shell is a blurred background, suggesting a sky or a plain environment, which serves to emphasize the form of the shell.

Details: The shell has a smooth, almost polished, surface. The ridges and curves of the shell are visible. The grains of sand or pebbles are small and detailed.

Tone and Style: The black and white photography adds a sense of classicism and timelessness. The contrast between the shell and the background, as well as the varying shades of gray, contribute to the dimensionality of the image.

Overall Impression: The photograph is a carefully composed and well-executed artistic rendering of a natural object. It evokes a sense of tranquility, and the shell's shape is graceful and captivating.

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 is a spiral type, likely a nautilus or similar species, known for its logarithmic spiral shape. The shell is positioned upright, partially embedded in sand or small pebbles, suggesting it is on a beach. The photograph captures the intricate details and texture of the shell, highlighting the contrast between the smooth, curved surface of the shell and the rough texture of the sand. The lighting in the image emphasizes the contours and depth of the shell's spiral form. The photographer's signature, "Andreas Feininger," is visible at the bottom right corner of the image.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This is a black-and-white photograph of a seashell placed on a gravel or sandy surface. The shell is the central focus of the image, with its spiral structure clearly visible and detailed. The lighting highlights the texture and contours of the shell, adding depth and a three-dimensional quality. The background is blurred, which helps to emphasize the shell, and the overall composition is minimalist, with the shell contrasting against the neutral tones of the gravel or sand. The image appears to be a close-up, providing a detailed view of the shell's natural form.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This is a black-and-white photograph of a spiral shell, likely a nautilus, resting on a textured surface that appears to be gravel or sand. The shell spirals inward, with each succeeding coil getting smaller until it forms a pointed center. The lighting highlights the smooth, curved texture of the shell, creating a stark contrast with the dark background and the rough surface beneath it. The image is signed at the bottom right corner by the photographer.

Text analysis

Amazon

3/100
Andraias
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