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, M24173.115

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, M24173.115

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

no person 98.2
retro 93
one 91.2
design 90.2
isolated 87.7
disjunct 86.4
desktop 86.4
vector 85.2
art 84.8
stripe 82.4
decoration 81.9
vertical 80.5
hanging 80.4
vintage 77.9
illustration 77.6
health 77.3
people 76.1
style 75.2
symbol 74.9
conceptual 74

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

swab 64
cleaning implement 57
object 22.7
decoration 21.7
spatula 19.9
holiday 18.6
glass 17.8
turner 15.9
hook 15.2
celebration 15.1
device 15.1
ball 14.8
equipment 14.6
close 14.3
cooking utensil 12.8
tool 12.7
gold 12.3
shiny 11.9
season 11.7
traditional 11.6
seasonal 11.4
ornament 11.2
winter 11.1
coat hanger 10.9
single 10.7
mechanical device 10.6
bright 10
technology 9.6
home 9.6
food 9.1
celebrate 9
metal 8.8
bauble 8.8
hanger 8.7
hanging 8.7
balls 8.6
yellow 8.6
eve 8.6
kitchen utensil 8.5
decorative 8.3
vacuum 8.3
tradition 8.3
mechanism 8.3
fun 8.2
appliance 8.2
broom 8.1
closeup 8.1
silver 8
plunger 7.9
nobody 7.8
round 7.8
party 7.7
tree 7.7
orange 7.7
merry 7.6
shape 7.4
sphere 7.4
light 7.3
hand tool 7.3
year 7.3
new 7.3
color 7.2
black 7.2
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

wall 99.8
indoor 93.1
text 88.9
black and white 70.2
art 66.9

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

interior objects 97.1%
food drinks 2.9%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a traditional musical instrument that resembles a gourd rattle or shaker, often referred to as a maraca. The instrument has a spherical body which is decorated with bold, curvy black and white stripes creating an optical pattern. The handle, which extends upward from the gourd, features alternating black and white bands. Two smaller cylindrical objects, possibly attached to strings from the main body, hang down on either side of the spherical base, likely contributing to the sound when shaken. The overall design and form suggest it is a handcrafted, culturally significant piece, commonly used in rituals or musical performances.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-02

This image shows a traditional musical instrument. It appears to be a type of string instrument commonly found in various cultures around the world. The instrument has a long neck with bands of black and white, likely painted or marked on the wood. At the base of the neck is a circular resonating body, which has been decorated with a black and white swirling pattern reminiscent of zebra stripes or a similar abstract design, giving it a distinctive appearance. There are two tassels or extensions with striped patterns hanging from the base of the resonating body, which may serve a decorative purpose or could have some functional relevance to the playability or sound of the instrument. The photograph is monochrome, and the instrument is shown against a plain, light-colored background.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a traditional African musical instrument, likely a gourd rattle or shaker. It features a striking black and white design with a hypnotic spiral pattern on the round gourd base. The handle is long and decorated with black and white stripes, and there are two smaller decorative elements attached by strings or cords to the sides of the main gourd. The image is in black and white, giving it a stark, graphic quality that emphasizes the bold geometric patterns. This type of instrument would typically be used in ceremonial or traditional music, with the gourd creating percussive sounds when shaken.

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

The black and white image shows a traditional African musical instrument called a talking drum or dundun. It has a large, spherical drum head covered in a patterned fabric, likely made from animal hide. The drum head is connected to a long, striped wooden handle or neck. Two smaller sticks or mallets are attached to the neck with cords, likely used for striking the drum head to produce sound. The drum appears to be hanging or suspended against a plain background, casting a slight shadow.

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceremonial rattle or percussion instrument. The rattle has a distinctive zebra-like pattern of black and white stripes covering its spherical body. The handle of the rattle is long and cylindrical, also featuring alternating black and white stripes. The image has a stark, high-contrast quality, emphasizing the bold graphic patterns of the rattle.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a traditional African instrument, likely a zither or a similar stringed instrument. The instrument is positioned vertically in the center of the image, with its long neck and short body visible. The body features a circular shape with a distinctive black-and-white pattern, comprising curved lines that form a maze-like design. Two small, cylindrical pieces are attached to the bottom of the body by thin wires, resembling the legs of an animal. The neck of the instrument is long and slender, adorned with black stripes that run along its length. A small, cylindrical piece is attached to the top of the neck, possibly serving as a tuning peg or a decorative element. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface, which helps to highlight the intricate details of the instrument. Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the traditional African instrument, showcasing its unique design and craftsmanship. The black-and-white color scheme adds a sense of timelessness and cultural significance to the image, emphasizing the importance of preserving and celebrating traditional music and instruments.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an instrument, likely a stringed instrument, with a distinctive design. The instrument features a long neck and a round body, adorned with a striking black-and-white pattern. The neck is painted with horizontal black stripes, while the body boasts a unique black-and-white swirl design. Two small cylindrical objects are attached to the bottom of the instrument by strings, adding to its visual appeal. In the background, a plain gray surface provides a subtle contrast to the instrument's bold design. A small, dark object is visible in the top-left corner of the image, although its exact nature is unclear. Overall, the image presents a captivating and intriguing visual representation of the instrument, inviting the viewer to explore its details and significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a musical instrument. The instrument appears to be a type of drum or tambourine, with a round body and a long, thin handle extending from the top. The body of the instrument is decorated with intricate black and white patterns, possibly hand-painted or carved. The handle is also decorated with black and white stripes. Two small, cylindrical objects are attached to the handle, possibly rattles or other percussive elements. The instrument is placed on a plain, light-colored surface, possibly a table or a wall. The overall impression is of a traditional or folk instrument, possibly from a specific cultural or regional tradition.

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

A black-and-white photo of a musical instrument, probably a drum, is displayed on a gray background. The drum has a long, thin, and black-and-white-striped stick attached to its top, and a black-and-white-striped handle is attached to its bottom. The drum has a black-and-white-striped design on its body, and it has a black-and-white-striped design on its top. The drum is probably a traditional musical instrument.

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