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Human Generated Data

Title

Shortly Before Dawn

Date

1936 (printed later)

People

Artist: Herbert Bayer, American 1900 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner, BR58.184

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Human Generated Data

Title

Shortly Before Dawn

People

Artist: Herbert Bayer, American 1900 - 1985

Date

1936 (printed later)

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Lydia Dorner in memory of Dr. Alexander Dorner, BR58.184

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-18

Clothing 83.7
Apparel 83.7
Furniture 75.6
Animal 75.3
Text 72
Plant 67.2
Collage 64.4
Poster 64.4
Advertisement 64.4
Art 60.8
Wood 58.5
Photography 56.4
Photo 56.4
Table 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

monochrome 99.5
furniture 99
people 98.7
room 96.9
portrait 95.9
art 94.7
indoors 93.8
chair 93
inside 92.7
girl 91.8
woman 91.5
black and white 91.3
adult 91.1
exhibition 90.8
no person 90.5
table 89.4
fashion 89.4
model 89.3
wall 88.1
illustration 88

Imagga
created on 2022-06-18

interior 34.5
modern 30.8
furniture 30.7
room 25.6
home appliance 25
kitchen appliance 25
home 23.9
equipment 22.6
appliance 19.5
sink 19.3
monitor 19.2
apartment 19.1
table 19
metal 18.5
design 18
faucet 17.7
case 17
toaster 16.8
clean 16.7
microwave 16.1
3d 15.5
domestic 15.4
business 15.2
desk 15.2
contemporary 15
bathroom 14.8
decor 14.1
steel 14.1
chrome 14.1
architecture 14.1
luxury 13.7
computer 13.7
office 13.6
house 13.4
device 13.4
nobody 13.2
indoors 13.2
kitchen 12.9
inside 12.9
work 12.6
glass 12.4
silver 12.4
shelf 12.3
floor 12.1
window 12
wall 12
laptop 12
indoor 11.9
water 11.3
keyboard 11.3
empty 11.2
tap 10.8
stainless 10.7
comfortable 10.5
basin 10.4
hygiene 10.4
technology 10.4
door 10
reflection 9.7
new 9.7
wash 9.6
residential 9.6
object 9.5
lifestyle 9.4
light 9.4
metallic 9.2
wood 9.2
chair 9.2
ceramic 8.7
render 8.6
close 8.6
bath 8.5
dishwasher 8.5
black 8.4
durables 8.4
relaxation 8.4
style 8.2
open 8.1
wealth 8.1
mouse 8
oven 8
plumbing 7.9
lamp 7.9
screen 7.7
blank 7.7
furnishing 7.7
seat 7.6
binder 7.6
elegance 7.6
machine 7.4
white goods 7.4
vehicle 7.3
electronic equipment 7.3
decoration 7.2
shiny 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-18

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-18

wall 99.3
indoor 97.3
text 94.2
black and white 94.2
black 86.3
furniture 84.8
chair 75.6
drawing 73.8
sketch 71.8
white 67.5
cartoon 66
monochrome 50.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Bird 75.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-18

paintings art 89.9%
interior objects 8.6%
pets animals 1%

Captions

Salesforce

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

a black and white photograph of a sculpture and a tree

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a chair and a tree stump

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image is a surrealist composition created by Herbert Bayer, an artist associated with the Bauhaus movement. This black-and-white artwork features a dream-like arrangement with an interplay of geometric shapes, organic objects, and natural textures. A dynamic arrangement of two rectangular frames overlapped and tilted provides depth to the scene, creating a layered visual effect. Within the frames are a variety of elements: a textured log-like object, a twisted tree branch, organic sculptural forms resembling bones or abstract shapes, seashells, and a small spherical object. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensional feel and accentuates the minimalist yet surreal aesthetic. The composition evokes a sense of abstraction and exploration of form, texture, and perspective.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black and white surrealist photograph titled "No title (Brown and white composition)" created by Herbert Bayer in 1942. The composition features a set of nested rectangular frames arranged in a spatial manner, creating a sense of depth. Inside the frames, various objects are artfully arranged: a piece of driftwood or a branch, a small cylindrical object, a shell, and an abstract, organic-shaped sculpture resembling a smooth, elongated form with a curl at one end. The play of light and shadow adds to the surreal quality, and the simple backdrop accentuates the sculptural elements and their arrangement. The photograph is signed by Herbert Bayer in the corner, indicating his authorship and artistic vision of this abstract composition.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting an abstract still life composition. It shows a wooden frame containing various objects, including a curved piece of wood, a shell, and what appears to be a metal object. The objects are arranged in a visually striking and geometric manner, creating a sense of balance and contrast within the frame. The overall composition has a surreal and dreamlike quality, inviting the viewer to explore the relationships between the different elements.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white surrealist photograph by Herbert Bayer. The composition features a white frame containing abstract elements: a bare tree branch or stick, what appears to be a piece of rough bark or wood, and a curved, smooth organic form that resembles a bone or abstract sculpture. The elements cast strong shadows and are arranged in a carefully composed still life that plays with depth, perspective, and geometric framing. There's also what appears to be a small shell in the lower right corner of the image. The photograph demonstrates the surrealist style through its unexpected juxtaposition of natural and sculptural elements within the geometric frame structure.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a surrealist sculpture, created by Herbert Bayer in 1947. The sculpture features a collection of abstract shapes and objects arranged within a rectangular frame. On the left side of the frame, a tree branch is positioned, while on the right side, a curved, elongated shape resembling a whale or a fish is visible. In the center of the frame, a large, textured object with a rough surface is suspended from the top. Additionally, a small, round object is placed on the floor in front of the frame.

The background of the image is a gradient of gray, transitioning from light to dark. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and intrigue, inviting the viewer to ponder the meaning and significance of the surrealistic arrangement of objects. The use of shadows and lighting adds depth and dimensionality to the image, drawing the viewer's eye through the composition. The photograph is signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner, providing a sense of authenticity and connection to the creator.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a still life arrangement, featuring a collection of objects within a white frame. The objects include a piece of driftwood, a seashell, and a curved, abstract sculpture. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark to light, with shadows cast by the objects adding depth and texture to the scene.

The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the careful arrangement of the objects creating a sense of balance and harmony. The use of a white frame adds a touch of modernity and sophistication, while the natural materials used in the objects bring a sense of organic beauty to the image.

The image appears to be a work of art, possibly a photograph or a print, and may be intended to be displayed in a gallery or exhibition setting. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-right corner of the image, although it is not legible. Overall, the image is a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of the beauty of everyday objects.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sculptured object. The sculptured object is made up of various materials, including wood, stone, and metal. It appears to be a combination of natural and man-made elements, with a tree branch, a piece of wood, a shell, and a metal object. The sculptured object is placed on a white surface, possibly a table or a shelf. The image is framed in a white border, and the background is a plain, dark surface.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a surreal composition of various objects. The main object is a smooth, curved, abstract form that resembles a shell or a wave, positioned on the right side of the frame. Behind this form, there is a rectangular frame that contains a smaller scene within it. Inside the frame, there is a stick leaning against a textured, irregular object that looks like a piece of driftwood or coral. Below the stick, there are several small, round objects that could be pebbles or shells. The entire composition is set against a plain background, which adds to the surreal and abstract nature of the image. The photograph is signed by the artist Herbert Bayer, known for his work in the Bauhaus movement and his contributions to modern art and design.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely a staged still life, with a strong emphasis on geometric shapes, light and shadow. The composition is surreal and abstract, playing with perspective and dimensionality.

Key Elements:

  • Framing: A large, white rectangular frame is the dominant structure. Within this frame is a scene composed of further objects and the visual representation of an additional frame.
  • Objects within the Frame:
    • A smooth, curved object (likely sculptural) which appears to be painted or lacquered.
    • A bare tree branch stands upright.
    • A weathered piece of wood, suggesting a natural texture.
    • A bone-like object, placed near the tree branch.
    • A small shell.
    • A small, round object that appears to be a metal piece
    • Possibly another sculptural object, smaller and rounder
  • Shadows and Light: The photograph is well-lit, casting strong, defined shadows, which enhances the three-dimensional effect and adds to the surrealism. The lighting also serves to delineate the textures of the objects.
  • Texture: There's a noticeable contrast between the smooth, reflective surfaces of some objects, and the rough, textured surfaces of the branch and the piece of wood.
  • Composition: The placement of the elements within the frame creates a sense of depth and visual interest. The objects appear to interact in a surreal way.
  • Signature: The lower right corner bears the signature "Herbert Bayer," which identifies the artist and likely his studio.

Overall Interpretation:

The photograph seems to be a carefully composed arrangement, emphasizing form, texture, and light to create an intriguing and slightly enigmatic image. It highlights the artist's modernist sensibilities and his interest in abstraction and surrealism.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

The black and white photograph shows an assemblage of objects inside a white frame.

The frame, open on both sides, stands on a flat surface that seems to be a tabletop or the floor. The objects within the frame are varied: a bare tree branch, a rough chunk of wood, what appears to be a bone, a small, shiny object resembling a bird figurine, a crescent-shaped object with a smooth surface, and a tiny seashell at the bottom of the frame.

The background behind the frame is a smooth, gradated grey, which contrasts with the textured objects inside the frame. The lighting creates strong shadows cast by the objects onto the surface on which the frame stands, adding a sense of depth to the composition.

The photograph has a surreal quality, as the objects seem to have been arranged intentionally for artistic effect, creating a still-life scene that is both unusual and intriguing.

In the bottom right corner, there is a handwritten signature that reads "herbert bayer".

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph by Herbert Bayer, dated 1933. It appears to be a surrealist composition featuring a variety of objects arranged within and around a framed space.

Here are the key elements:

  1. Frames: There are two rectangular frames in the image. One is larger and set against a dark background, while the other is smaller and positioned within the larger frame.

  2. Objects:

    • A tree branch is positioned vertically in front of the smaller frame.
    • Inside the smaller frame, there is a rock or a piece of bark, a bone-like object, and a small mechanical or abstract object.
    • In front of the smaller frame, there is a curved, elongated object that looks somewhat like a horn or a sculptural piece.
    • A small, round object is placed near the bottom left of the smaller frame.
    • A striped, conical object is placed at the bottom right corner of the image.
  3. Lighting and Shadows: The lighting is dramatic, casting strong shadows that enhance the three-dimensionality of the objects and create a sense of depth.

  4. Composition: The arrangement of the objects and the use of frames within frames create a layered, surreal effect. The juxtaposition of natural and abstract elements adds to the surrealist aesthetic.

Overall, the image is a striking example of surrealist photography, blending natural and man-made objects in a thought-provoking composition.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image is a black and white photograph by Herbert Bayer. It features a surreal and abstract arrangement. The central element is a rectangular frame, seemingly made of a translucent material, which contains a collection of objects including a tree trunk, a bone, and what appears to be a smooth, elongated object that could be a piece of pottery or a sculptural element. Outside the frame, there is a tree branch leaning against it, casting shadows across the surface. The overall composition is striking, with a contrast between the organic forms within the frame and the more angular, geometric elements outside of it. The background is dark, which helps to emphasize the objects and their shadows. The photograph has a minimalist and conceptual quality, typical of Bayer's work.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This black-and-white photograph is a composition that appears to play with perspective and framing. The image features four rectangular frames arranged in a cascading manner, each smaller than the one behind it. Within the frames are various objects that seem to progress in size, with the largest object in the foreground and the smallest in the background. The objects include a curved, smooth form that resembles a bone or tusk, a smaller, textured object that looks like a piece of wood or bark, and a couple of smaller, undefined forms. The lighting creates strong shadows and highlights, adding depth and dimension to the scene. The signature "herbert bayer" is visible in the bottom right corner, indicating the artist or photographer. The overall effect is one of abstract still life, exploring the relationship between objects, space, and the viewer's perception.

Text analysis

Amazon

bayer
harbant bayer
harbant
bag

Google

herbart bayer
herbart
bayer