Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Barong Dance, Bali)

Date

February 2, 1960-February 17, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4463.6

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Barong Dance, Bali)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

February 2, 1960-February 17, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4463.6

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Wedding 98.2
Hula 93.4
Toy 93.4
Face 89.2
Head 89.2
Dancing 79.6
Leisure Activities 79.6
Machine 79.2
People 74.9
Outdoors 69
Transportation 64.4
Vehicle 64.4
Nature 56.7
Back 56.3
Body Part 56.3
Photography 55.7
Hippie 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.9
group 99.4
adult 97.2
group together 97
many 96.9
child 95.9
woman 94.3
man 93.8
monochrome 92.6
several 91.8
wear 91.5
administration 87
recreation 86.7
street 86.4
war 84.2
two 82.5
veil 82.4
music 80.7
military 80.7
outfit 80.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

afghan hound 35.8
hound 28.7
hunting dog 22.7
hair 21.4
person 19.9
people 19
fashion 18.8
portrait 18.1
dress 18.1
face 17
fountain 16.6
world 16.4
adult 16.2
human 15.7
model 14.8
dog 14.7
fur coat 14.1
lady 13.8
sexy 13.6
structure 13.6
head 13.4
clothing 13.2
outdoor 13
old 12.5
black 12.5
art 12.3
eyes 12
kin 11.6
summer 11.6
posing 11.5
coat 10.9
dark 10.9
groom 10.5
girls 10
water 10
city 10
attractive 9.8
outdoors 9.7
sky 9.6
cute 9.3
pretty 9.1
one 9
happy 8.8
women 8.7
love 8.7
stone 8.5
costume 8.2
happiness 7.8
outside 7.7
bride 7.7
domestic animal 7.4
style 7.4
man 7.4
makeup 7.3
canine 7.3
life 7.2
sun 7.2
romantic 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

text 96.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 34-42
Gender Female, 82.1%
Happy 83.6%
Calm 13.6%
Surprised 6.8%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.2%
Disgusted 0.5%
Angry 0.5%
Confused 0.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boy
Child
Male
Person
Adult
Man
Bride
Female
Woman
Wheel
Bicycle

Clarifai

Clothing
Man
Human face
Woman
Footwear
Tree
Poster
Human head
Human arm

AWS Rekognition

Boy 99.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 94.1%
nature landscape 3.1%
people portraits 1.4%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a group of men and women in traditional costumes

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a group of people in traditional costumes are dancing

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a photographic negative depicting a group of men, dressed in traditional attire, seemingly engaged in a ritual or performance. The men, wearing checkered sarongs and standing barefoot, are arranged around a central figure who is adorned in elaborate attire that includes long, textured, feather-like or fur-covered elements. The central figure's elaborate clothing suggests it could be a representation of a mythical or ceremonial character.

The scene takes place outdoors, with a decorative backdrop featuring traditional architectural or ornamental elements, suggesting it might be a cultural or religious setting. Trees and natural surroundings are also visible, enhancing the sense that this is a formal or traditional event tied to the community's heritage.

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

The image is a black and white negative showing a group of men engaged in a traditional dance or ritual. They are shirtless and wearing sarongs around their waists. Positioned around a central figure, the men seem to be deeply involved in the activity, appearing to direct their focus and stance towards the center. The central figure has long, flowing hair or a costume made of fibers, potentially representing a mythical or ceremonial entity in the dance. The background suggests a tropical, outdoor setting as indicated by foliage and architectural structures which may belong to a cultural site, possibly with intricate carvings or traditional designs. The overall composition conveys a dynamic and culturally significant scene, rich with motion and expression.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to depict a ceremonial or ritual scene taking place in an outdoor setting. In the foreground, there is a figure wearing a large, feathered headdress or costume. Behind this figure, there are several other people wearing what seem to be traditional or ceremonial attire, including patterned clothing and headdresses. The background includes a painted or decorated structure, suggesting this is taking place in some kind of ceremonial or cultural context. The overall scene has a dramatic, almost theatrical quality to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be of a traditional cultural performance or ritual. In the center of the image is a figure wearing what appears to be a costume made of long, dark braided or woven material that covers their back. Around this central figure are several performers wearing traditional sarong-like garments, positioned in dance-like stances. The performers appear to be painted or decorated with a light-colored substance, possibly paint or powder. In the background, there appear to be some decorative panels or artwork. The setting looks to be outdoors, and the image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums). The photograph has an ethnographic quality and seems to document a cultural performance, possibly from an Indonesian or Pacific Islander tradition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of men in traditional attire, with one individual standing out as a woman with long hair, possibly dressed as a character from a play or performance.

  • The woman is positioned at the center of the image, facing away from the camera and towards the group of men.
    • She has long hair that falls down her back, which is likely a key aspect of her costume.
    • Her attire appears to be a traditional dress or robe, possibly made of fabric or other materials.
  • The group of men surrounding the woman are all wearing traditional clothing, including sarongs and other garments that are typical of their culture.
    • They are all barefoot and appear to be in motion, suggesting that they may be performing a dance or other ritual.
    • Their facial expressions suggest that they are engaged in the performance and are focused on the woman at the center.
  • In the background, there are several trees and plants, as well as what appears to be a building or structure.
    • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of community and cultural heritage, with the group of men coming together to perform a traditional ritual or ceremony.
    • The woman's presence at the center of the image adds an element of mystery and intrigue, as her role in the performance is not immediately clear.

Overall, the image captures a moment of cultural significance and tradition, highlighting the importance of community and shared heritage.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a group of men in a traditional setting, with one man standing in the center and the others surrounding him. The central figure is wearing a long, dark-colored garment that appears to be made of feathers or fur, while the other men are dressed in plaid sarongs. They are all barefoot and have their arms raised, suggesting that they may be engaged in a traditional dance or ritual.

In the background, there are several objects that add to the cultural context of the scene. A large, ornate structure can be seen in the distance, which may be a temple or a ceremonial building. There are also several trees and plants visible, which could be part of a sacred grove or a ritualistic setting.

Overall, the image suggests that the men are participating in a traditional ceremony or ritual, possibly related to their cultural or religious beliefs. The use of traditional clothing and the presence of sacred objects in the background reinforce this interpretation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image features a group of people performing a ritual dance in a black-and-white photograph. The people are wearing traditional clothing and appear to be in a ceremonial setting. The woman in the center is wearing a fur coat and has long hair, while the men around her are wearing loincloths and have their faces painted. The background includes a temple-like structure with intricate carvings and a flag, and there are trees and plants in the surroundings.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people performing a traditional dance. The people are wearing traditional attire, which includes a skirt-like garment and a feathered headdress. The people are barefoot, and some are holding sticks. The people are dancing in a circle, and their faces are painted in a traditional style. Behind them, there is a building with intricate carvings and a roof. There are also trees and plants in the area.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white negative photograph, likely depicting a cultural performance or ritual. The main focus is a figure in the foreground with a very large, textured garment, likely made of woven material. The garment obscures most of the body of the person wearing it.

Surrounding this central figure are several other men. They are all shirtless and wearing patterned cloth wrapped around their waists. Some appear to be in a state of readiness, as if they are about to engage in an action.

The scene appears to be set outdoors, with a complex structure in the background that looks like it could be an ornate temple or building. There are hints of vegetation and other people in the background. The lighting suggests the picture was taken during daylight. The overall feel is one of a culturally rich environment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

The image shows an inverted black and white photo, reminiscent of a film negative, of a group of men.

In the foreground, a figure stands with their back to the viewer, clad in a tall, textured covering, possibly made of thick, layered fibers. Behind this central figure are several other men, all shirtless and wearing patterned wraps around their waists. They appear to be in motion, possibly engaged in some sort of dance or ritualistic activity. Their expressions are intense, and they seem focused on something not visible within the frame.

The setting appears to be outdoors, with foliage and trees scattered around. In the background, there is a building with ornate carvings or decorations, adding a sense of cultural significance to the scene. Other figures stand in the distance, near what looks like a building with a covered porch.

The inverted colors give the image a surreal and somewhat haunting quality, making it more challenging to discern the exact details and textures of the objects and people depicted. The overall impression is that of a cultural event or performance taking place in a traditional setting.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a traditional dance performance, likely from Southeast Asia, given the style of clothing and the setting. The photograph is in black and white, suggesting it might be quite old.

In the foreground, there is a person dressed in a large, elaborate costume made of what appears to be long, shaggy material, possibly representing a mythical or spiritual figure. This individual is facing away from the camera, with their back to the viewer.

Surrounding this central figure are several other participants, all male, who are wearing traditional attire consisting of sarongs or cloths wrapped around their waists. They are bare-chested and appear to be in motion, possibly dancing or performing a ritual.

The background shows a temple-like structure with intricate carvings and decorations, indicating that the performance is taking place in a culturally significant location, possibly a temple or a sacred site. There are also some onlookers visible in the background, suggesting that this is a public or communal event.

Overall, the image captures a moment of cultural expression, likely a traditional dance or ritual, set against the backdrop of an ornate temple.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

College
and
Art
Fellows
(Harvard
Museums)
of
Harvard
University
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
President
©
P1970.4463.0006

Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4463.0006
O
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4463.0006