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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Buddhist altar, Japan)

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4512.4

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Buddhist altar, Japan)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4512.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Indoors 97.3
Interior Design 97.3
Outdoors 90.9
Person 82.7
Home Decor 80.3
Canopy 76.1
Nature 71.7
Dining Table 71.4
Furniture 71.4
Table 71.4
Architecture 70
Housing 70
Restaurant 69.6
Awning 66.6
Building 59.6
Cafe 57.5
Dining Room 57.3
Room 57.3
House 57.2
Plant 57.2
Porch 57.1
Countryside 56.6
Hut 56.6
Rural 56.6
Shelter 55.7
Patio 55.5
Villa 55.4
Potted Plant 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

window 96.9
no person 96.8
architecture 96.5
furniture 96.2
house 95.6
indoors 94.6
room 92.8
chair 92.2
home 92
people 91.9
seat 91.3
street 89.6
wood 88.5
building 87.8
hotel 87.6
inside 87.3
modern 87.2
table 86.8
luxury 86.3
family 86.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

structure 44.6
building 43.1
greenhouse 35.5
architecture 22.7
transportation 17.9
house 17.5
transport 17.3
travel 16.9
industry 16.2
old 15.3
metal 15.3
device 14.9
station 14.6
city 13.3
sky 12.7
industrial 12.7
environment 12.3
factory 12.3
steel 11.7
window 11.6
urban 11.3
hut 11.3
door 11
power 10.9
train 10.7
interior 10.6
equipment 10.5
iron 10.3
water 10
railway 9.8
gas 9.6
home 9.6
engineering 9.5
shelter 9.4
machine 9.4
vehicle 9.1
outdoors 9
fuel 8.7
modern 8.4
energy 8.4
oil 8.4
sliding door 8.2
history 8
bridge 8
garage 7.9
production 7.8
pipe 7.8
empty 7.7
pollution 7.7
wood 7.5
monument 7.5
tourism 7.4
exterior 7.4
inside 7.4
street 7.4
light 7.3
conveyance 7.2
landmark 7.2
work 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

building 99.1
white 65.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Building
Plant
Person 82.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

a black and white photo of a building 69.7%
a store inside of a building 69.6%
a large white building 57.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a black and white photo of a chair and table -100%

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a small, enclosed outdoor space with a roof and walls, featuring a table and chairs inside.

  • The structure has a pointed roof and walls made of wood or bamboo, with a door that is open to the left.
    • The door is made of wood or bamboo and has a decorative design at the top.
    • The walls are covered in a patterned fabric or paper, possibly for decorative purposes.
  • Inside the structure, there is a table and two chairs.
    • The table is made of wood and has a simple design.
    • The chairs are also made of wood and have a similar design to the table.
    • There are some plants and flowers around the table, adding a touch of greenery to the space.
  • In the background, there are some trees and other foliage visible through the open door.
    • The trees and foliage are not clearly defined, but they appear to be some type of evergreen or deciduous tree.
    • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and serene outdoor space, possibly used for relaxation or socializing.

In summary, the image shows a small, enclosed outdoor space with a roof and walls, featuring a table and chairs inside. The space is decorated with plants and flowers, and has a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a small, enclosed structure with a pointed roof and an open front. The structure appears to be made of wood and has a decorative design on the roof. Inside the structure, there are several objects, including what looks like a small table or altar with various items on it, such as vases, bottles, and other decorative objects. The background of the image shows a wall with a textured surface, possibly made of wood or bamboo. There are also some plants visible in the background, adding to the overall sense of a serene and peaceful environment.

Overall, the image suggests that the structure is some kind of shrine or sacred space, possibly used for religious or spiritual purposes. The presence of the table or altar and the various objects on it implies that the space is used for rituals or ceremonies, while the plants and textured wall add to the sense of a natural and calming atmosphere.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a small, traditional Japanese shrine. The shrine is enclosed by bamboo walls, which are visible on both sides of the image. The shrine itself has a triangular roof and a small, open entrance. Inside the shrine, there is a small table with two lanterns on either side, and a small statue of a deity is placed in the center. The shrine is surrounded by bamboo plants, which add to the traditional and serene atmosphere of the image.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image shows a small shrine in black and white, with a roof, a window, and a door. Inside the shrine, there is a small table with a bowl and a plate on it. The shrine is surrounded by plants, and there is a bamboo wall on the right side of the image. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and "P1970.4512.0004".

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

The photograph presents a black and white view of what appears to be a traditional Japanese shrine or altar. The structure is enclosed and features a small peaked roof at the top, and the front is partially open to reveal the interior.

Key elements and details:

  • Structure: The shrine has a distinctive architectural style, possibly with elements suggesting a traditional Japanese design. It's enclosed by a lattice-like mesh on the sides, and contains shelves, where small objects are placed.
  • Interior: Inside the shrine, several objects are visible. Two peaked, roof-like structures are placed above, as well as vases and other objects placed on the lower shelfs.
  • Surroundings: The shrine is surrounded by vegetation on either side. The photo is taken from an eye level perspective. The background includes a wall with a natural texture of wooden planks.
  • Lighting: The lighting suggests a natural source.
  • Overall Impression: The image evokes a sense of serenity and reverence.

Overall, the photograph captures a glimpse of traditional Japanese architecture and culture, emphasizing a sense of tranquility and ritual.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The image appears to be an inverted black and white photograph of a Japanese shrine or Buddhist altar. The shrine is centered in the frame and has a traditional gabled roof with ornate detailing. Inside the shrine, there are shelves with what looks like ceremonial objects and offerings.

The shrine itself is placed against a backdrop of what seems to be a wall made of vertical wooden slats or panels. On either side of the shrine, there are plants or foliage, partially obscuring the view and giving the scene a sense of being in a garden or outdoor setting. The image has an ethereal quality due to the inversion of colors, making the whites dark and the darks light.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a traditional Japanese interior, specifically what appears to be a tokonoma, an alcove in a Japanese-style reception room where art and flowers are displayed. The tokonoma is characterized by its elevated wooden floor and a hanging scroll (kakemono) with calligraphy or painting.

Key elements in the image:

  1. Tokonoma Structure: The alcove has a raised wooden platform, which is a typical feature of a tokonoma. The back wall appears to be made of a woven material, possibly bamboo or a similar natural fiber.

  2. Hanging Scroll (Kakemono): In the center of the back wall, there is a hanging scroll with a circular design, which could be a piece of calligraphy or a painting.

  3. Flower Arrangement (Ikebana): To the right of the scroll, there is a flower arrangement in a vase, which is an example of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement.

  4. Decorative Elements: On either side of the tokonoma, there are decorative plants, possibly bamboo, adding to the natural aesthetic.

  5. Architectural Details: The roof of the tokonoma has a traditional gabled design with ornate wooden details at the peak. The surrounding walls are made of a textured material, possibly plaster or mud, which is typical in traditional Japanese architecture.

The overall atmosphere of the image is serene and minimalist, reflecting the principles of simplicity and harmony found in traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Text analysis

Amazon

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College
Art
and
Fellows
(Harvard
Museums)
University
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
President
Harvard
P1970.4512.0004
©

Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4512.0004
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President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4512.0004