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Title

Indian Club Demonstration

Date

1939

People

Artist: Harold Edgerton, American 1903 - 1990

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of The Harold and Esther Edgerton Family Foundation, P1996.82

Human Generated Data

Title

Indian Club Demonstration

People

Artist: Harold Edgerton, American 1903 - 1990

Date

1939

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of The Harold and Esther Edgerton Family Foundation, P1996.82

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Amazon
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Clarifai
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Google
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Microsoft
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text 97.9

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Clarifai

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Clarifai

Human head 36.5%

Clarifai

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Clarifai

Human face 34.1%

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Microsoft
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a clock on each of it s sides 37.7%
a clock on the wall 34.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

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Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of two photographs of a woman's face and a man's face

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image shows two black-and-white long exposure photographs side by side, capturing the motion of swinging Indian clubs, a type of exercise equipment. Both photos depict blurred, dynamic patterns created by the movement of the clubs and the person holding them.

  • Left image: The motion of the Indian clubs creates simple overlapping circular forms, resembling light trails or swirling loops. The figure handling the clubs appears ghost-like due to the long exposure effect.

  • Right image: The motion captures a more complex pattern, creating repetitive shapes resembling radiating petals or a spoked wheel around the figure. The effect emphasizes symmetry and rhythm in movement.

Below the images is the handwritten title, "Indian Club Demonstration 1939," along with the notation "15/25," suggesting it's part of a limited edition series. On the far right is a signature, presumably of the artist, Harold Edgerton, a pioneer in stroboscopic photography.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image features two black-and-white photos side by side. Both photos seem to depict a demonstration of motion, using a technique that captures movement over time, likely through long exposure photography or stroboscopic effects.

The left photo shows a motion blur of a figure, likely a person, creating circular shapes that suggest the swinging of an object, possibly an Indian club, which is used for exercise and juggling. The swirling pattern creates a ghostly and fluid appearance.

The right photo is more detailed, showing a clearer silhouette of the figure amidst a background of repeating leaf-like patterns, which indicate a more structured or segmented capture of motion, often achieved with stroboscopic lighting. These patterns fan out in concentric shapes, suggesting precise, repeated movements.

Below the photos, there is text that reads "Indian Club Demonstration 1939 15/25" and a signature of the artist, which appears to be "Harold Edgerton," known for his pioneering work in high-speed photography and strobe lighting.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph consisting of two panels. The left panel shows an abstract, blurred shape that resembles a human form. The right panel depicts a striking, symmetrical arrangement of white feathers or petals, creating a striking visual pattern. The image is titled "Envian Club Demonstration, 1930 15/25" and is signed by the photographer, Harold Edgerton.

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

This is a black and white photographic diptych from 1929, labeled as "Fan Film Club Demonstration" and numbered 15/25. The image consists of two distinct photographs side by side. On the left is a blurred, circular motion study showing a smooth, swirling white form against a black background. On the right is a more structured image showing what appears to be a fan-like pattern with radiating white blades or petals arranged in a circular formation, creating an almost flower-like or starburst effect. Both images appear to be early experiments in capturing motion and light in photography, demonstrating different effects that can be achieved through camera techniques. The images are mounted together and appear to be signed by the photographer.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image presents a collection of two black and white photographs, accompanied by a signature and descriptive text. The photographs are arranged side by side on a white background, with the left photograph featuring a blurred, abstract shape resembling a person in motion, while the right photograph displays a more defined, feathered headdress.

  • Photographs:
    • Left Photograph:
      • Features a blurred, abstract shape resembling a person in motion.
      • The shape is predominantly white with a black background.
      • The photograph appears to be taken in a studio setting.
    • Right Photograph:
      • Displays a more defined, feathered headdress.
      • The headdress is also predominantly white with a black background.
      • The photograph appears to be taken in a studio setting.
  • Signature:
    • Located at the bottom right corner of the image.
    • The signature is written in black ink.
    • The signature reads "Hannah Hgerton".
  • Descriptive Text:
    • Located at the bottom center of the image.
    • The text reads "Indian Club Demonstration 1939 15/25".
    • The text is written in black ink.

In summary, the image showcases two black and white photographs of an abstract shape and a feathered headdress, accompanied by a signature and descriptive text. The photographs appear to be taken in a studio setting, and the signature and text provide additional context about the images.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black and white photograph of two images side by side, with the title "Indian Club Demonstration 1939" written below them. The left image shows a blurry figure holding an Indian club, while the right image depicts a clear figure holding an Indian club with a circular motion around it.

Key Features:

  • Title: "Indian Club Demonstration 1939"
  • Images:
    • Left: Blurry figure holding an Indian club
    • Right: Clear figure holding an Indian club with a circular motion around it
  • Signature: A signature is visible in the bottom-right corner, but it is not legible.
  • Background: The background of the image is white, with a thin gray border around the edges.

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a demonstration of Indian club exercises, showcasing the proper technique and movement involved in performing these exercises. The use of a blurry figure on the left and a clear figure on the right may be intended to illustrate the difference between proper and improper form. The signature in the bottom-right corner suggests that the image may have been created by a specific individual or organization.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image features two black-and-white photographs, each depicting a unique visual effect. The photograph on the left showcases a circular motion blur effect, capturing a subject in a state of dynamic movement. The image on the right presents a spiral-like pattern, resembling a flower or a geometric shape, with a central focus that appears to be a person or an object. The photographs are displayed on a white background, with a signature at the bottom left corner. The title of the image is "Indian Club Demonstration 1939 15/25," suggesting a historical context related to a demonstration involving Indian clubs.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image consists of two black-and-white photographs. The photographs are arranged side by side, with one on the left and the other on the right. The photographs are printed on a white background. The left photograph shows a spiral shape, while the right photograph shows a flower-like shape. Both photographs are blurry. The photographs are signed and dated.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photographic print on a white background, featuring two separate images side-by-side. The print is identified as "Indian Club Demonstration, 1939," and is numbered "15/25," suggesting it's a limited edition print. The signature "Harold Edgerton" is visible below the right image.

The left image shows a blurred, circular motion of what appears to be a single object or a set of objects moving in a loop. The shape is luminous and white, contrasting sharply against the black background, creating a sense of dynamic movement.

The right image also depicts motion but of a different kind. It features the movement of objects that resemble clubs or pins, which are arranged in a radial or fan-like pattern around a central point. The objects are captured at multiple points in their movement, resulting in a layered effect of white forms against the dark backdrop. This shows the path and frequency of the moving objects.

Both images convey a sense of motion captured in a still frame, a hallmark of Harold Edgerton's work in stroboscopic photography.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image is a black and white photograph presented on a white background. It features two rectangular sections, each containing a different, abstract representation of motion. Below the rectangles, there's text and a signature.

Left Section:

  • The left rectangle shows a blurred, swirling form, suggesting rapid movement. It's a mostly white, light shape against a black background. The form appears to be a continuous motion of a circular shape.
  • The base of the shape is slightly visible and looks like a bottle or container sitting on a platform.

Right Section:

  • The right rectangle also depicts motion, but in a more distinct pattern. There are repeating shapes radiating outwards, creating a flower-like or fan-like effect. This suggests a circular movement with a more defined path.
  • Similar to the left section, a blurred central shape can be seen.
  • As in the left section, a bottle or container can be seen at the base of the shape.

Text and Signature:

  • Below the images, the text reads "Indian Club Demonstration 1939 15/25." This suggests the photograph is part of a limited edition series and was created in 1939.
  • To the right of the text, there's a handwritten signature.

Style & Impression:

The image showcases a modernist or experimental approach to photography, focusing on capturing motion and the passage of time rather than clear representations of objects. The stark contrast between black and white, along with the abstract forms, creates a visually striking and dynamic effect.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image consists of two black-and-white photographs side by side, each depicting abstract and artistic representations. The left photograph features a blurred, circular form with a central figure that appears to be a person, possibly in motion, creating a ghostly, ethereal effect. The right photograph shows a more intricate and structured pattern, resembling a flower or a radial design, with symmetrical elements radiating outward from the center.

Below the photographs, there is a handwritten inscription that reads "Indian Club Demonstration 1939 15/25" and a signature that appears to be "Manuel Alvarez Bravo." This suggests that the images are part of a limited edition series (15 out of 25) created by the photographer Manuel Alvarez Bravo, likely capturing a demonstration involving Indian clubs, which are exercise equipment used for physical fitness and strength training. The artistic style and abstract nature of the photographs highlight the photographer's creative approach to capturing motion and form.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring two abstract, dynamic sculptures. On the left, the sculpture appears to be a circular form with a central, almost spherical element, rendered with a motion blur effect that gives it a sense of spinning or rotation. On the right, the sculpture resembles a collection of elongated, teardrop-shaped pieces arranged in a radial pattern, also with a motion blur effect, creating an illusion of a fan or a series of petals. Both sculptures are set against a dark background, and the photograph is signed and dated at the bottom, indicating it is a photograph from 1939 by Harold Edgerton, labeled as "Indian Club Demonstration 1939 15/25," suggesting it is part of a series. The overall composition is minimalistic and focuses on the visual impact of motion and form.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This image is a black-and-white photograph featuring two side-by-side frames, each capturing a dynamic motion scene of what appears to be an Indian club demonstration. The photograph is mounted on a white mat with a gray border.

Left Frame:

  • The image shows a blurred motion effect of a person performing with a circular Indian club.
  • The club and the person's body are depicted as overlapping, elongated, and curved streaks of white light, indicating rapid movement.
  • The background is completely black, which contrasts sharply with the white streaks of the motion.

Right Frame:

  • This frame also features a blurred motion effect, but it appears more complex and detailed.
  • The image shows multiple, radiating lines of white light that form a circular pattern around a central figure, possibly a person.
  • The lines suggest a series of rapid, repetitive movements, creating a starburst-like effect.
  • The background is also black, providing a strong contrast to the white lines.

Additional Details:

  • At the bottom of the photograph, there is text that reads: "Indian Club Demonstration 1939 15/25."
  • There is a signature on the right side of the bottom text, which appears to read "Harold Edgerton," likely the photographer.

The overall effect of the image is dynamic and visually striking, capturing the fluid motion of the Indian club demonstration in a way that emphasizes the speed and complexity of the movements.

Text analysis

Amazon

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