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Human Generated Data

Title

Student Exercise for Josef Albers’s preliminary course

Date

1928-1929

People

Artist: Howard Dearstyne, American 1903 - 1979

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Howard Dearstyne, BR50.38

Copyright

© Estate of Howard Dearstyne

Human Generated Data

Title

Student Exercise for Josef Albers’s preliminary course

People

Artist: Howard Dearstyne, American 1903 - 1979

Date

1928-1929

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Howard Dearstyne, BR50.38

Copyright

© Estate of Howard Dearstyne

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Sphere 92
Plant 69
Animal 62.9
Invertebrate 62.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

still life 97.9
beach 96.8
no person 95.9
monochrome 93.4
art 93.2
one 92
sea 91.9
snow 91.4
boat 91
nature 88.2
house 87.9
broken 87.2
water 87.1
street 86.3
insect 86
winter 85
dof 84.6
ship 84.4
minimalism 84
sand 83.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

buckle 48.2
fastener 43.6
restraint 32.6
device 30.9
container 21.7
box 18.8
celebration 15.9
decoration 15.9
food 15.5
object 13.9
close 13.7
closeup 13.5
sweet 13.4
pencil sharpener 13.2
gift 12.9
delicious 12.4
gold 11.5
cake 11.3
chocolate 11.3
golden 11.2
brown 11
mousetrap 10.6
dessert 10.6
sharpener 10.5
black 10.2
fresh 9.8
health 9.7
decorated 9.6
thimble 9.5
trap 9.4
holiday 9.3
radio 9.2
new 8.9
surprise 8.5
color 8.3
healthy 8.2
present 8.2
symbol 8.1
dung beetle 8.1
ball 8
season 7.8
nobody 7.8
party 7.7
fruit 7.6
gourmet 7.6
chest 7.6
tasty 7.5
tradition 7.4
natural 7.4
cap 7.3
equipment 7.3
metal 7.2
celebrate 7.2
silver 7.1
paper 7.1
wooden 7

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 92.4
drawing 84.6
sketch 78.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Insect

Clarifai

Ball

AWS Rekognition

Insect 62.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

paintings art 68.9%
nature landscape 19.6%
streetview architecture 6.2%
text visuals 2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-09

a bird sitting on top of a cake 35.6%
an old photo of a bird 35.5%
a bird sitting on top of a table 35.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a mouse in a box.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a piece of art decoupe a piece of art, with a piece of

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This is a black-and-white photograph featuring a minimalistic setup. The central focus is on a textured object resembling a pear, which has a nail inserted diagonally into it. The pear rests on a rectangular brick-like block. Loose strands of material, possibly fabric or ribbon, are visible trailing off the brick. The background is plain and stark white, further emphasizing the objects' textures and shapes. The composition lends a surreal and abstract feel to the image.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a seemingly abstract still life composition. A brick serves as a base and is positioned against a plain background, creating a stark contrast. On top of the brick, there is an object resembling an elongated pear with a textured surface. An elongated pin or needle pierces through this object, adding an element of intrigue or tension to the scene. A piece of fabric or ribbon is partially draped over the side of the brick, adding a soft, flowing aspect to the otherwise rigid and minimalistic setup. The overall composition conveys a surreal or avant-garde quality.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a black and white photograph of a surreal, abstract composition. The main element is a large, textured sphere that appears to be resting on a dark, rectangular block. The sphere has an intricate, cracked or patterned surface, giving it an organic, natural quality. The block is placed on a rough, wooden surface, creating a contrast between the smooth, spherical shape and the rugged, angular block. The overall composition has a sense of balance and tension, with the sphere seemingly balanced precariously on the block. The lighting and shadows add depth and drama to the scene, creating a moody, contemplative atmosphere.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a black and white artistic photograph showing what appears to be an egg resting on top of a dark, rectangular block or pedestal. The egg has a textured or patterned surface, and there's a strong contrast between light and shadow in the composition. The background is plain white, giving the image a minimalist, studio-like quality. The lighting creates a dramatic shadow effect, and the overall composition has a stark, modernist aesthetic.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black and white photograph of a small, round object with a long metal stick protruding from it, sitting on top of a dark-colored block or cube. The object appears to be made of a textured material, possibly wood or stone, and has a rough, uneven surface. The metal stick is thin and straight, and it extends from the top of the object at a slight angle.

The block or cube that the object is sitting on is also dark in color, but it's difficult to determine what material it's made of. It appears to be a solid, rectangular shape, and it has a smooth surface.

The background of the image is a plain, off-white color, which helps to highlight the details of the object and the block. There are no other objects or features visible in the image, which suggests that it may be a product photo or a still life composition.

Overall, the image presents a simple yet intriguing composition, with the textured object and the smooth block creating a sense of contrast and visual interest. The use of black and white photography adds to the overall mood of the image, creating a sense of timelessness and simplicity.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black and white photograph of an object that appears to be a small, round, metal ball with a long, thin rod protruding from it. The ball is placed on top of a rectangular block of dark material, possibly wood or stone. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which suggests that the photograph was taken in a studio or laboratory setting.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and minimalism, with a focus on the object being photographed. The use of a plain white background and the lack of any distracting elements in the foreground or background help to draw the viewer's attention to the object itself.

It is difficult to say exactly what the object is or what its purpose is without more context. However, based on its appearance, it could be some kind of scientific instrument or tool. The fact that it is being photographed in a studio or laboratory setting suggests that it may be an object of study or experimentation.

Overall, the image presents a clear and concise view of the object, allowing the viewer to focus on its details and features.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a monochromatic photograph of an object placed on a rectangular block. The object is a small, spherical item with a textured surface, resembling a nut or a small fruit. The texture appears to be a pattern of small dots or grains. A thin, metallic needle is inserted into the object, and a piece of ribbon or fabric is tied around it. The block is made of a rough, dark material, possibly stone or concrete. The photograph is taken from a low angle, giving the impression of a still life composition.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a composition of objects. The central object appears to be a block of dark material, possibly wood or stone, resting on a flat surface. On top of this block, there is a small, round object that resembles a ball or an egg. This object has a textured surface with a pattern that appears to be organic, possibly resembling the skin of a fruit or a shell.

Adjacent to the round object, there is a thin, elongated object that looks like a stick or a small rod. This stick is positioned diagonally, intersecting with the round object. The stick appears to be made of a different material, possibly metal or a hard plastic, given its smooth surface and straight edge.

In addition to these objects, there is a piece of fabric or ribbon draped over the edge of the block. The fabric appears to be light in color, contrasting with the dark block, and it hangs loosely, suggesting it is not tightly secured.

The background of the image is plain and light, providing a stark contrast to the dark objects in the foreground. This contrast helps to highlight the textures and shapes of the objects, making them the focal point of the image.

Overall, the image presents a minimalist composition with a focus on the interplay of shapes, textures, and materials. The arrangement of the objects suggests a deliberate placement, possibly for artistic or conceptual purposes.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The vintage photograph shows a dark brick against a light background. On top of the brick is an ovular object with a textured surface and a long, slender nail sticking out of it. Next to this is a small, dark, fuzzy object, possibly a clump of moss or debris. A thin ribbon drapes down the side of the brick. The photograph is black and white with visible wear and tear, suggesting it is an old print.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph. It appears to be a still life. The main subject is a brick, atop which sits an egg-shaped object. A nail pierces the egg-shaped object. A dark, possibly furry mass is near the egg. A length of ribbon is draped over the brick. The background is plain and light-toned, creating a stark contrast with the darker objects in the foreground. The photograph is well-lit, highlighting the textures of the brick and the egg-shaped object. The composition is centered, giving a sense of balance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a small, spherical object that appears to be made of a textured material, possibly a type of fabric or a woven material. The object is mounted on a thin stick or rod, which is inserted into a rectangular block of material. The block appears to be made of a dark, possibly wooden or clay-like substance. The background is plain and light-colored, which helps to highlight the objects in the foreground. The overall composition suggests a simple, minimalist arrangement, possibly for artistic or scientific purposes. The photograph has a vintage or aged quality, indicated by the grain and contrast typical of older photographic techniques.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a minimalist still-life composition. The main elements in the image are a textured, irregularly shaped object resembling a piece of bark or rough stone, a small, spherical object that appears to be a melon or gourd with a rough, spotted surface, a long thin object that looks like a needle or a slender tool inserted into the melon, and a piece of dark, possibly fibrous material resting on top of the stone. A ribbon or strip of fabric is loosely draped around the stone, trailing off to the side. The background is plain and light, which makes the objects stand out more prominently. The overall aesthetic is simple and deliberately focused, possibly evoking themes of nature, art, or symbolism.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image is a black-and-white photograph of an abstract still life composition. It features a small, rounded, speckled object, possibly a bird's egg, resting on a dark rectangular block. The egg is pierced by a thin metal rod or stick that protrudes from it. A piece of dark, textured material, perhaps fur or a piece of fabric, is draped over the egg and block. A strip of ribbon or tape is also visible, partially wrapped around the block and extending out of the frame. The background is plain and light-colored, providing a stark contrast to the dark block and the other elements in the composition. The overall arrangement is simple yet intriguing, with a focus on texture and form.