Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

Date

1998

People

Artist: Christian Boltanski, French 1944 - 2021

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund, M24173.79

Copyright

© Christian Boltanski / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

People

Artist: Christian Boltanski, French 1944 - 2021

Date

1998

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund, M24173.79

Copyright

© Christian Boltanski / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-05

Towel 92.8
Bath Towel 92.5
Blanket 91.6
Human 83.7
Photo 64.9
Photography 64.9
Face 64.9
Portrait 64.9
Baby 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-05

wear 95.5
people 90.9
fashion 89
desktop 88.1
one 86.2
scarf 85.3
adult 84.4
neckerchief 83.2
vintage 82.8
portrait 82.6
retro 81.9
woman 80.6
vertical 78.6
fabric 78.3
cotton 78.1
textile 76.8
style 76.2
closeup 75.6
old 74.4
no person 73.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-05

lace 62.3
embroidery 35
fabric 26.2
handkerchief 24.3
piece of cloth 20.1
wedding 19.3
cotton 18.2
decoration 15.2
love 15
celebration 13.5
flower 13.1
pillow 12.6
bride 12.5
hat 12.1
clothing 12
towel 11.9
furniture 11.9
bridal 11.7
bonnet 11.4
design 10.7
flowers 10.4
luxury 10.3
dress 9.9
decor 9.7
traditional 9.1
close 9.1
texture 9
paper 9
style 8.9
bag 8.7
bed 8.5
bouquet 8.5
house 8.4
clean 8.3
event 8.3
tradition 8.3
note 8.3
room 8.2
satin 8
blanket 8
holiday 7.9
day 7.8
cloth 7.7
floral 7.6
hotel 7.6
marriage 7.6
textile 7.6
fashion 7.5
rest 7.4
linen 7.4
new 7.3
cushion 7.2
baby bed 7.2
material 7.1
romance 7.1
silver 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-05

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-05

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 30-46
Gender Female, 58.4%
Sad 36.7%
Confused 4.9%
Happy 0.9%
Surprised 6.9%
Disgusted 2.3%
Calm 22.7%
Fear 20.5%
Angry 5.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Towel

AWS Rekognition

Person 44.4%

Clarifai

Towel 52.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-05

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a towel with a towel around it.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a cat is sitting on a blanket with a blanket

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-01

The image depicts a piece of textured fabric, possibly a towel or blanket, that is loosely and irregularly folded or draped against a plain background. The fabric is light-colored and appears to have a waffle weave pattern. Its folds and creases create an abstract, sculptural form that stands out prominently in the otherwise minimalistic composition.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

The image displays a white, knitted textile in a state of disarray. The fabric appears to be thickly knitted, with visible ridges and textures consistent with a ribbed knit pattern. It is crumpled and intertwined, giving an impression of softness and flexibility. The background is a smooth, solid color, offering a neutral backdrop that contrasts with the textured appearance of the fabric. The overall tone of the image is monochromatic, focusing on the play of light and shadow to emphasize the depth and contours of the folded textile.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a black and white photograph of a crumpled or bunched up white cloth or towel. The textile appears to have a waffle or honeycomb texture typical of kitchen towels or washcloths. The fabric creates interesting folds and shadows as it's gathered together, giving the image an almost sculptural quality. The photograph is shot against a plain gray background, which helps emphasize the texture and dimensional qualities of the cloth. The image has a stark, artistic quality to it, transforming an everyday object into an abstract study of form and texture.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-01

This is a black and white photograph of a crumpled white textile or cloth. The fabric appears to be a waffle-textured material, possibly a dish towel or washcloth, with a distinct gridded pattern visible in its weave. The cloth is bunched and folded in a way that creates interesting shadows and dimensional forms, making it an artistic study of texture and light. The image has a simple gray background that allows the white fabric to stand out prominently. The photograph appears to be a still life composition, likely taken in a studio setting, focusing on the abstract qualities of the everyday object.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-01

The image shows a crumpled white cloth or fabric sculpture resembling a draped human form, likely created by an artist. The cloth has an organic, textured appearance with many folds and creases that create an abstract representation of a reclining or seated figure. The sculpture evokes a sense of volume and mass despite being made from soft, malleable material. The grayscale photograph gives it a timeless, classic feel, focusing attention on the interplay of light and shadow across the undulating surface of the fabric.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-01

The image shows a crumpled and wrinkled white towel or cloth. The fabric has a textured, waffle-like pattern across its surface. The towel is bunched up and twisted, creating an abstract, sculptural appearance. There are no human figures or faces visible in the image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a pile of white fabric, possibly a sweater or blanket, with a textured pattern and a rough, crumpled appearance. The fabric is folded and twisted in various ways, creating a sense of movement and energy. The background is a plain gray surface, which helps to focus attention on the fabric.

The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the monochromatic color scheme and the careful composition of the fabric creating a sense of calmness and serenity. The image may be intended to showcase the texture and pattern of the fabric, or to create a sense of atmosphere and mood.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

This image is a black and white photograph of a crumpled white towel or blanket. The fabric appears to be made of a thick, textured material, possibly cotton or wool, with a ribbed pattern that gives it a soft and cozy appearance. The towel or blanket is folded and twisted in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy, as if it has been tossed onto a surface or thrown over a shoulder. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the towel or blanket and creates a sense of simplicity and elegance. Overall, the image suggests a sense of comfort and relaxation, and could be used to promote a product or service related to home textiles or personal care.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-01

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a piece of white cloth, which appears to be a towel. The towel is folded in a way that resembles a human figure. The towel is folded in a way that resembles a human figure, with the top part resembling the head and the bottom part resembling the legs. The towel is folded in a way that resembles a human figure, with the top part resembling the head and the bottom part resembling the legs.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a crumpled white towel. The towel is placed on a flat surface, and its texture is visible due to the monochromatic filter. The towel has a textured pattern, and it is folded in a way that creates a pile of fabric. The towel's edges are slightly curled, and there are some creases and folds in the fabric. The image is captured from a low angle, which gives the impression that the towel is floating on the surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

The black and white image depicts a crumpled white fabric against a grey background. The fabric has a waffle-like texture, with small squares creating a grid-like pattern across its surface. The material is draped and folded in an artful manner, creating a sense of texture and depth within the composition. The folds and curves of the fabric provide interesting variations in light and shadow, adding to the overall visual appeal of the photograph. The grey background is plain and unassuming, serving to emphasize the texture and shape of the fabric in the foreground.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a close-up of a white, textured fabric. The fabric is draped and rumpled, creating a sense of soft folds and shadows. The texture appears to be a waffle weave or some other kind of knit pattern, adding visual interest to the photograph. The background is a simple, light gray, which helps to highlight the fabric as the central subject. The photograph has a clean and almost minimalist aesthetic. The composition focuses on the interplay of light and shadow across the textured surface.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a crumpled piece of cloth, likely a towel or a rag, placed on a plain, light-colored background. The cloth appears to be made of a woven fabric with a textured surface, possibly cotton or a similar material. The cloth is folded and twisted in a way that creates multiple layers and folds, giving it a disorganized and somewhat chaotic appearance. The overall tone of the image is monochromatic, with shades of white and light gray dominating the scene. The lighting is soft and even, casting gentle shadows that highlight the texture and folds of the cloth.

Qwen

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