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Human Generated Data

Title

Vera Cruz 219

Date

1973

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Carl Chiarenza and Heidi Katz in memory of Charles and Mary Chiarenza, P2003.103

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Human Generated Data

Title

Vera Cruz 219

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Date

1973

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Carl Chiarenza and Heidi Katz in memory of Charles and Mary Chiarenza, P2003.103

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Art 73.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

texture 98.9
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desktop 97.8
abstract 97.8
no person 97.8
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design 96.2
wall 95.8
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rough 92.3
dark 92
old 91.8
surface 91.5
empty 91.3
fabric 90.6
blank 90.5
chalkboard 90.4
grain 90.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

texture 45.2
material 43.8
textured 35.9
pattern 34.9
surface 32.6
grunge 28.1
fabric 27.1
textile 25.6
rough 25.5
old 25.1
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metal 17.7
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closeup 16.8
iron 16.8
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fashion 16.6
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paper 16.5
dirty 16.3
sheet 16
structure 15.9
vintage 15.7
garment 14.9
style 14.8
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backgrounds 13.8
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Google
created on 2022-01-23

Rectangle 88.6
Grey 84.2
Wood 81.8
Font 80
Tints and shades 76.9
Art 71.4
Slope 70.8
Grass 70.7
Tree 68.8
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Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 99.5
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Painting

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 93.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

paintings art 71.7%
streetview architecture 21.5%
nature landscape 3.2%
interior objects 2.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a photo of a person 40.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

painting artist, black and white.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a black and white photograph

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image features an abstract composition characterized by a stark contrast between a deeply shaded black area occupying the upper section and a lighter gray textured section in the lower half of the image. The division between the two sections appears jagged, resembling a horizon or boundary with a raw, organic edge. The gray area is visually dynamic, marked by vertical streaks that create a dripping effect, possibly evoking a sense of rain, erosion, or flowing liquids. The piece is signed "Vera Bay 219 1973" and also includes the artist's signature, Anna Selbdritt, both written at the bottom corners on a white border surrounding the artwork. The imagery conveys an atmospheric and minimalistic aesthetic, allowing for open interpretation.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is a monochrome abstract artwork by artist Vera Lutter titled "Vera Lunz 219 1973." The composition features a stark contrast between two primary sections. The top portion of the image is predominantly black, possibly representing a vast and dark sky or space. Below this, there is a gray area resembling a textured surface. Within this gray section, white streaks and drip-like patterns descend vertically, suggesting the effect of rain on a wall or perhaps an abstract expression of dripping paint. The overall aesthetic is minimalist and evokes a sense of atmospheric or environmental abstraction. The artist's name "Vera Lutter" and the year "1973" are inscribed at the bottom in handwriting, providing context and authenticity to the piece.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a textured, abstract surface. The background is predominantly dark, with vertical lines or streaks of lighter tones running across the frame. The texture and pattern suggest a natural or organic subject, though the exact nature of the subject is not immediately clear. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality, with a sense of depth and movement created by the interplay of light and shadow.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This appears to be an abstract artwork dated 1923. The composition is divided into two main sections: a solid black area at the top and a gray area below. Between these sections, there are white drip-like marks running vertically down the canvas, creating a striking contrast against the darker background. The drips appear to be flowing downward, giving the piece a sense of movement and gravity. The texture appears rough and painterly, typical of modernist abstract works from this period. The stark contrast between the black and gray sections, along with the white dripping elements, creates a dramatic and moody atmosphere. There appears to be a signature or inscription at the bottom of the work.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image presents a striking black-and-white abstract piece, characterized by a stark contrast between the top and bottom halves. The top half is a deep, solid black, while the bottom half features a textured, grayish-brown surface with vertical white lines that evoke the appearance of dripping paint or water. These lines are most prominent at the bottom, gradually thinning out towards the top.

The artwork is set against a white background, with a thick white border surrounding it. In the bottom-left corner, the text "Vera Cruz 219 1923" is inscribed in black ink, while the artist's signature, "Lam Edmond," is written in the same ink at the bottom-right corner. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold contrast between the black and gray tones creating a sense of drama and visual interest.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image is a black-and-white abstract art piece, likely a print or painting, featuring a striking contrast between dark and light tones. The top half of the image is predominantly black, while the bottom half transitions to a lighter gray tone with vertical white streaks that evoke the appearance of dripping paint or water.

The artwork is presented on a white background, with a thin border surrounding it. In the bottom-left corner, handwritten text in black ink reads "Vera Guy 219 1973," suggesting that the artist's name is Vera Guy and the piece was created in 1973. In the bottom-right corner, additional handwritten text appears to be the artist's signature, although it is not entirely legible.

Overall, the image showcases a unique and thought-provoking piece of abstract art that invites the viewer to interpret its meaning and symbolism.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is an abstract artwork with a monochromatic color scheme. The artwork is titled "Vera Cruz 219" and was created in 1973 by the artist Ann Schuchardt. The artwork features a black and white color palette, with a white border surrounding the image. The artwork depicts a series of vertical lines that appear to be dripping or falling from the top of the image to the bottom. The lines are thin and appear to be made of a liquid substance, possibly paint or ink. The lines are irregular in shape and size, adding to the abstract nature of the artwork. The image has a sense of movement and fluidity, as if the lines are in motion. Overall, the artwork is a striking example of abstract expressionism, with its bold use of color and dynamic composition.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black and white photograph of a painting. The painting is a monochromatic artwork featuring two distinct sections. The upper section is a solid black color, while the lower section is a lighter shade of gray. The gray section has a textured appearance, with streaks and drips of paint that suggest a fluid, almost liquid quality. The transition between the black and gray sections is sharp and defined, creating a strong contrast. The painting is titled "Vera Cruz 219 1973" and is signed by the artist "Ann Schud." The artwork is framed in a simple white border, which helps to highlight the contrast between the black and gray sections.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The artwork is a black and white abstract composition. It features a distinct horizontal division across the picture plane, creating a sense of contrast and perhaps a suggestion of landscape or atmospheric conditions.

Visual Elements:

  • Division: The image is divided into two main sections. The top section is a solid, dark black. The bottom section is lighter grey, with a rough, textured appearance. The line separating the two sections is uneven, with a jagged, textured quality.
  • Drips/Stains: The lower section features vertical white lines resembling drips or paint runs, suggesting a process of material application or a sense of gravity and time. The drips add a tactile quality and contrast with the solidity of the black.
  • Texture: The lower section has a textured surface. The combination of the grey background, the drips, and the rough edges create a tactile depth to the visual presentation.

Additional Notes:

  • Signed & Dated: There are handwritten elements at the bottom of the image. This suggests the artist's signature and the date "Vera Grug 219 1973."
  • Minimalist Aesthetic: The image is a prime example of minimalist art that emphasizes simplicity. The artwork speaks to the viewer through its shape, texture, and the contrast between black and white.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The image is an abstract black and white artwork. The top portion of the artwork is a solid, textured black, which dominates about one-third of the image. Below this is a gray area where white streaks appear to drip down vertically, creating a rain-like or melting effect. The gray area has a textured, almost canvas-like appearance, with visible vertical lines.

At the bottom of the image, outside of the artwork, there is text. On the left, there's "Vera Cruz 19 1973". On the right, there is a signature in cursive, "Ham Schinkel". The whole artwork is set against a clean, white background.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph capturing a dramatic scene of waves crashing against a shoreline. The photograph is composed of two distinct sections:

  1. Upper Section: The top portion of the image is predominantly black, representing the sky or the upper part of the wave. This section is dark and featureless, providing a stark contrast to the lower section.

  2. Lower Section: The bottom portion of the image shows the turbulent water, with white foam and spray from the waves. The waves appear to be breaking, creating a frothy, chaotic pattern against the darker background of the water. The texture of the waves is clearly visible, with vertical streaks and splashes of white foam.

Additional Details:

  • The photograph is signed "Dave Heath" in the bottom right corner.
  • There is a date and location noted in the bottom left corner: "Vero Beach 2/19 1973," indicating that the photograph was taken in Vero Beach on February 19, 1973.

The overall mood of the image is dramatic and powerful, capturing the raw force of nature as the waves crash against the shore.

Qwen

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

The image is a black and white artwork titled "Vera Cruz 219 1973" by artist Laura Shirt. It features a stark, minimalist composition with a striking contrast between the upper and lower sections. The upper part of the artwork is a deep, almost black, horizontal band that occupies a significant portion of the image. This dark band abruptly transitions into a lighter section below, which is textured and contains vertical white lines that create a sense of movement and rhythm. The texture and lines in the lower section give the impression of something flowing or dripping, reminiscent of water or paint. The artwork is mounted on a white background, and the artist's name is inscribed in the bottom right corner. The overall aesthetic is one of simplicity and abstraction, with the interplay of light and dark creating a powerful visual effect.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph or artwork featuring an abstract composition. The upper portion of the image is a solid black area that appears to be dripping down, creating vertical streaks of white on a textured, gray background. The lower portion shows the gray surface with these white streaks running down it, giving the impression of rain or paint dripping. The image is framed by a white border, and there is a signature in the bottom right corner. The bottom left corner has some text that reads "Vera Cruz 219 1973." The overall effect is minimalist and evocative.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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