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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (bronze Buddha statue, Horyuji Temple or Todaiji Temple, Nara, Japan)

Date

March 18, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.5454

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (bronze Buddha statue, Horyuji Temple or Todaiji Temple, Nara, Japan)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 18, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.5454

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Person 99.2
Art 99.1
Prayer 94.5
Photography 91.5
Face 91.2
Head 91.2
Portrait 90.5
Buddha 86.9
Clothing 56.5
Hat 56.5
Cap 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.7
one 98.7
adult 98
man 94.6
portrait 93.9
woman 93.7
indoors 92.2
military 91.3
wear 86.8
war 86.8
room 79.5
two 77.9
retro 77
offense 76.9
vehicle 75.2
music 73.8
uniform 72.4
group 71.3
no person 70.3
train 69.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

concertina 74.8
free-reed instrument 61.3
wind instrument 52.3
musical instrument 44
old 28.5
chest 27.5
device 24.3
box 22.1
vehicle 18.1
container 17.1
metal 16.9
building 15.9
architecture 15.7
industry 15.4
car 15
industrial 14.5
machine 14.2
man 12.1
truck 11.7
vintage 11.6
accordion 11.5
antique 11.2
work 11
power 10.9
black 10.8
statue 10.5
wheel 10.4
historic 10.1
male 9.9
abandoned 9.8
keyboard instrument 9.5
city 9.1
transportation 9
steel 8.8
working 8.8
sculpture 8.8
urban 8.7
ancient 8.6
automobile 8.6
construction 8.5
travel 8.4
equipment 8.3
transport 8.2
machinery 7.8
labor 7.8
dirt 7.6
iron 7.6
wood 7.5
person 7.4
aged 7.2
religion 7.2
history 7.1
tire 7.1
conceptual 7
wooden 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

person 94.7
computer 51.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 99.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

a black and white photo of a man 45.1%
a man sitting in front of a computer 29.5%

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a large, seated Buddha statue. The statue is in the center of the frame, seen from a low angle, looking up towards the ceiling. The Buddha is draped in a flowing robe and has a serene expression. The hair of the Buddha is sculpted to depict the typical snail-shell-like buns.

The statue is positioned within what appears to be an ancient wooden temple, with intricate architectural details. The ceiling above is dark and appears to have small, patterned cutouts. Wooden support structures and carvings are visible on both sides of the Buddha. The lighting is dramatic, with the light catching the Buddha's face and body and casting shadows on the surrounding structure. The composition of the photo emphasizes the grandeur and reverence associated with the figure of the Buddha.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The black and white image shows a large, seated Buddha statue indoors, likely within a temple or similar structure. The Buddha is depicted with a serene expression, closed eyes, and the traditional hairstyle associated with depictions of Buddha, consisting of tight curls or bumps. The robes are draped smoothly across the body, indicating a sense of calm and serenity.

The background features ornate architectural details, including columns with decorative carvings and a complex ceiling structure made of dark, possibly wooden beams and latticework. This suggests the setting is an important religious site with historical and cultural significance.

The lighting in the image is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and shadow, highlighting the contours of the statue and the architectural elements. This enhances the overall sense of grandeur and solemnity of the scene. The photograph's composition and lighting emphasize the imposing size and spiritual importance of the Buddha statue within its cultural context.