Human Generated Data

Title

A Portrait of Brigitta (4 of 5)

Date

July 12, 2000

People

Artist: Michael Silver, American 1947 - 2003

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Kenyon C. Bolton III Fund, P2000.107.4

Human Generated Data

Title

A Portrait of Brigitta (4 of 5)

People

Artist: Michael Silver, American 1947 - 2003

Date

July 12, 2000

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Kenyon C. Bolton III Fund, P2000.107.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Poster 95.4
Advertisement 95.4
Flyer 88.2
Brochure 88.2
Paper 88.2
Text 86.3
Face 82.2
Head 74.4
Page 73.9
Female 56.4
Portrait 55.9
Photography 55.9
Photo 55.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

portrait 96.2
monochrome 94.1
people 92.3
woman 91.6
art 90.5
old 90
antique 89.9
retro 87.6
text 87.2
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poetry 85
paper 84.3
one 82.5
indoors 79.7
book 78.6
ancient 78.3
eyesight 73.6
sepia 72.7
eye 72.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

face 29.8
toiletry 26.8
skin 23.4
portrait 22
attractive 20.3
hair 19.8
close 19.4
person 17.4
adult 16.8
head 16.8
people 16.2
lotion 16
money 14.5
eyes 13.8
paper 13.5
finance 13.5
human 13.5
eye 13.4
smile 12.8
fashion 12.8
make 12.7
makeup 12.6
currency 12.6
lady 12.2
sexy 12
tattoo 12
pretty 11.9
care 11.5
closeup 11.4
skincare 11.4
one 11.2
dollar 11.1
cash 11
book 10.9
model 10.9
happy 10.6
mask 10.6
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brunette 10.5
business 10.3
black 10.2
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spa 9.9
financial 9.8
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health 9.7
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women 9.5
healthy 9.4
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hand 9.1
wealth 9
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lips 8.3
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representation 8.1
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text 7.9
hundred 7.7
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invest 7.7
luxury 7.7
facial 7.7
cosmetics 7.5
glasses 7.4
purity 7.4
banking 7.4
hair spray 7.3
sensual 7.3
body 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Forehead 98.5
Nose 98.4
Glasses 97.6
Lip 97
Eyebrow 94
Eye 93.9
Vision care 93.1
Eyelash 92.6
Neck 88.5
Jaw 88.2
Ear 87.9
Flash photography 86
Eyewear 85.5
Wig 84.8
Bangs 81.8
No expression 80.8
Art 80.6
Black hair 77.5
Sunglasses 75.6
Long hair 75.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 99.9
handwriting 70.6
human face 69

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-28
Gender Female, 78.4%
Calm 36.2%
Sad 34.1%
Confused 12.2%
Angry 5%
Fear 4.2%
Disgusted 3.8%
Surprised 3.6%
Happy 0.9%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 23
Gender Female

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Book 84.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

paintings art 92.8%
people portraits 4.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

text 98.7%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a woman with a necklace and a necklace

OpenAI GPT

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

The image appears to be a combination of text and a photographic background with an email exchange overlaid on top. The text includes information such as sender and recipient email addresses, subjects, and timestamps. The background features a grayscale photograph with a visible necklace and some strands of hair but with the central portion obscured. The overall feel is a mix of official correspondence and artistic imagery.

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

The image appears to be a combination of a photograph and an overlaid document, specifically an email. In the background, there is the photo of an individual, though the face is obscured by a large blurred area. The portion of the photo that is visible shows hair and part of the person's neck adorned with a necklace. Superimposed on the image is what looks like a screenshot or printout of an email conversation, with visible text that includes headers like "From," "Subject," "To," and timestamps. The content involves communication between two parties discussing a "Sunday Talk" and arrangements related to this meeting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a close-up portrait of a person, likely a woman, with long, wavy hair. The image has a grainy, black and white quality, giving it an older, vintage feel. The person's face is partially obscured by the text overlaying the image, but their features are still visible. The overall tone and composition of the image suggest it is a personal photograph or document, rather than a professional portrait.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a close-up black and white portrait of a young woman. She has long, dark hair partially obscuring her face, and appears to be looking down or to the side. The text overlaid on the image seems to be an email or letter, where the writer is discussing plans to meet with someone named Brigitta on an upcoming Sunday. The writer expresses eagerness to meet Brigitta and hear her talk. At the bottom, there is contact information for Michael Silverman, who seems to be the curator of photography at Harvard University.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a black and white artistic portrait photograph. The image has a soft, ethereal quality with dramatic lighting that creates strong contrast between light and shadow. The composition shows a close-up view against a dark background, creating a moody, contemplative atmosphere. There appears to be some text overlaid or visible in the background of the image, suggesting this might be part of a document or email. The photograph has a timeless quality typical of classic portrait photography.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a woman's face, overlaid with text from an email. The woman has dark hair and is wearing a necklace. The text appears to be a personal message discussing plans for a wedding and a meeting. The background of the image is dark, suggesting that it may have been taken in a studio or against a plain backdrop. Overall, the image appears to be a personal and intimate portrait of the woman, with the overlaid text adding an extra layer of meaning and context to the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a scanned copy of an email sent to Deborah Martin Kao, the Curator of Photography at Harvard University. The email is from Michael Silver, and it appears to be discussing an upcoming event or meeting related to photography.

Here are the key points about the image:

  • Email Content
    • The email is dated 05/09/2000.
    • It mentions a meeting with Brigitta, who is likely a colleague or acquaintance of Michael Silver.
    • The email also mentions a person named Marylin Pink, who is mentioned as someone who would borrow "ownership" and settle details.
  • Image Quality
    • The image is a scanned copy of the email, which may have been printed on paper or displayed on a screen.
    • The scan quality is not very high, with visible pixels and some distortion.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the email content.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a conversation between two individuals in the photography industry, discussing an upcoming event or meeting. The low-quality scan and plain background do not detract from the interest of the email content.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a woman's face, with her eyes closed and her head slightly tilted. The photograph is overlaid with text in a typewriter font. The text appears to be an email exchange between two individuals, Michael and Deborah. The email is dated June 9, 2000, and is addressed to Deborah Martin Kao, who is identified as the Curator of Photography at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The email contains a message from Michael, who is expressing his gratitude to Deborah for her invitation to attend a talk at the museum. Michael mentions that he is looking forward to meeting Deborah and hearing her talk, and he also mentions that he is bringing his daughter, Brigitta, to the event. The email also includes a message from Deborah, who is expressing her excitement about the upcoming talk and her hope that Michael and Brigitta will be able to attend. The email exchange suggests a professional relationship between Michael and Deborah, with Michael expressing his appreciation for Deborah's work and Deborah expressing her enthusiasm for the upcoming event. The photograph of the woman's face adds a personal touch to the email exchange, suggesting that the individuals involved have a personal connection as well.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a woman's face. The woman's face is slightly blurry, and she appears to be looking down with her eyes closed. The image is overlaid with text in a smaller font, which reads, "Re: Sunday Talk." The text is written in a slanting position, and it appears to be a conversation between two people. The text is written in a way that it is difficult to read.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

The image appears to be a digital photograph or scan of a printed document, likely a communication such as an email, overlaid on a sepia-toned portrait of a woman. Here's a breakdown:

  • Overlay: The body of the email is superimposed on the woman's face. The text is written in a dark font and the background behind the woman is slightly blurred or faded, giving the appearance that it has been integrated with the portrait. The text of the email is somewhat legible, providing information about the topic of the discussion
  • Portrait: The background of the image is a portrait of a woman, taken in black and white, with a sepia tone that gives it a vintage appearance. The woman's eyes are closed, and only her face and some of her hair are visible in the frame.
  • Composition: The combination of the email text over the woman's face creates a unique and thought-provoking visual. The subject of the talk appears to be a wedding and the conversation gives an impression of personal communication.
  • Overall Aesthetic: The photograph has a vintage and perhaps somewhat melancholic feel. The faded colors and the handwritten notes contribute to the old-fashioned aesthetic.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image appears to be a photograph of a print or a composite image. It combines a monochrome portrait of a woman with text overlaid on top.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Portrait: The background features a close-up of a woman's face in black and white. The face is slightly out of focus, giving the image a somewhat ethereal or dreamlike quality.

  • Text Overlay: There's a text overlay of an email or letter. The text is a slightly darker shade than the background of the woman's face, but it is transparent enough to see the portrait behind. The text includes standard email elements such as "From," "Subject," and "To," along with the body of the email which appears to be a friendly exchange.

  • Overall Impression: The combination of the portrait and the overlaying text creates a layered effect, suggesting themes of communication, memory, or the blending of personal and written narratives. The image has a somewhat aged or vintage feel, perhaps due to the monochrome palette and the texture of the print.

  • Dates: The image includes date stamps, which suggest that the email was sent on 06/09/2000, and the photograph was taken on 07/12/2000.

  • Content Snippets: The email appears to discuss a talk or event on a Sunday and the writer's anticipation of seeing someone named Brigitta.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph overlaid with text from an email. The photograph shows a woman with her eyes closed, looking upwards. The text of the email is superimposed over the image, making it somewhat difficult to read, but the content of the email is as follows:


From: Michael Silver (michaelsilver@mindless.com)
To: Deborah Martin Kao (dmk@fas.harvard.edu)
Subject: Re: Sunday Talk
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2000 10:36 AM

Thank you, Deborah.

Deborah Martin Kao wrote:

Hi Michael,

I came to the Women Center just before the gallery talk. Harold
and I are leaving today for Brigitta to see. I am looking forward to
a talk on Sunday. In my confusion I thought it was
just cancelled a wedding to be able to attend. I worry
some times. Most people schedule their days by hours.
I schedule myself by years.

I am looking forward to it since someday I'll be a new
person myself. Marylin Pink said she would borrow "ownership" and
discuss the details that will be settled.

Bring Brigitta with me Sunday as I want you two to meet. She
thinks most important person in my life. She leaves for Bogatta
on in a few weeks otherwise we would come another day. Is there
a chance she could see the "Gumworks". I do not want to inconvenience
you any day but I thought I'd ask if its not much trouble.

I look forward to seeing you and hearing your talk as I always find
great what you have to say.

Best,
Deborah

Deborah Martin Kao
Senior Lecturer and Curator of Photography
Department of Visual and Environmental Studies
Harvard University
617-495-2138

PH: (617) 495-5393
FX: (617) 496-3800


The email is a correspondence between Michael Silver and Deborah Martin Kao, discussing a meeting and some personal and professional matters. The overlay of text on the image creates an artistic effect, blending the personal communication with the visual element of the photograph.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a photograph of a document. The document is a scanned email or message written in a typewriter-style font, with a photograph of a person's face as the background. The text of the document is in black and is legible against the lighter tones of the photograph. The person in the photograph is partially visible, with a focus on the side of their face and part of their neck. The document contains a personal message, likely an email, discussing plans for a Sunday event, mentioning "Sunday Talk," and references to people named Deborah Martin Kao, Michael, and Brigitta. The email is addressed to Deborah Martin Kao and is dated with a timestamp of "06/09/2000 10:38 AM." There are also contact details at the bottom of the document, suggesting it was sent from a Harvard University-related email address. The timestamp at the bottom of the image indicates it was scanned or photographed on "07/12/2000 6:07 PM."

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

The image appears to be a printed email exchange superimposed over a black-and-white photograph. The photograph shows a person with long hair, possibly a woman, viewed from the back and slightly above. The person's hair is blowing or falling over their face, and their hand is raised, possibly holding their hair away from their face. The email text is from Michael Silver to Deborah Martin Kao, discussing a gallery talk at the Morgan Center and mentioning a person named Brigitta. The email is dated June 9, 2000, and the photograph is dated July 12, 2000. The email includes contact information for Deborah Martin Kao, including her position as the Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The overall tone of the email is friendly and looks forward to future events and meetings.

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