Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Vicinity of Pescadero Beach, California)

Date

July 19, 1951

People

Artist: Minor White, American 1908 - 1976

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Anonymous Loan, 3.1994.192

Copyright

© The Trustees of Princeton University

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Vicinity of Pescadero Beach, California)

People

Artist: Minor White, American 1908 - 1976

Date

July 19, 1951

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Anonymous Loan, 3.1994.192

Copyright

© The Trustees of Princeton University

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-30

Book 100
Page 98.3
Text 98.3
Novel 89.2
Person 79.1
Human 79.1
Magazine 66.1
Paper 66

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

text 99.4
print 99.4
one 98.7
paper 98.3
no person 98.1
page 97.8
newspaper 97.4
people 96.8
war 96.4
administration 95.9
magazine 95.2
document 95.1
poetry 92.5
art 92.3
leader 91.7
two 90.9
information 88.8
man 87.7
adult 86.8
bill 86.5

Imagga
created on 2022-01-30

book jacket 100
jacket 88.7
wrapping 66.6
newspaper 45.9
covering 45.2
product 38.1
paper 31.4
creation 29.8
vintage 28.1
book 28
old 27.2
letter 20.2
text 20.1
antique 19.9
retro 19.7
stamp 19.4
money 18.7
page 18.6
business 18.2
document 17.6
mail 16.3
postage 14.7
currency 14.4
god 14.4
religion 14.3
dollar 13.9
ancient 13.8
postmark 13.8
cash 13.7
art 13.7
post 13.4
design 12.9
bible 12.7
holy 12.5
read 12.5
daily 12.5
close 12
envelope 11.9
postal 11.8
aged 11.8
bank 11.6
religious 11.2
blank 11.1
finance 11
philately 10.9
prayer 10.6
new 10.5
faith 10.5
bill 10.5
print 10.4
grunge 10.2
note 10.1
closeup 10.1
symbol 10.1
global 10
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detail 9.7
black 9.6
icon 9.5
cover 9.3
church 9.2
banking 9.2
collection 9
financial 8.9
circa 8.9
printed 8.9
office 8.8
education 8.7
spiritual 8.6
international 8.6
card 8.5
decorative 8.4
texture 8.3
creative 7.9
testament 7.9
stamps 7.9
pay 7.7
communications 7.7
fine 7.6
one 7.5
investment 7.3
graphic 7.3
world 7.1
menu 7

Google
created on 2022-01-30

Book 85.9
Font 82.7
Publication 79.9
Art 77.9
Terrestrial plant 72.3
Paper 67.8
Illustration 65.2
Paper product 64.1
History 60.2
Visual arts 59.5
Document 58.9
Insect 57.8
Newsprint 55.9
Painting 55
Pattern 53.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-30

text 99.7
book 90.9
poster 84.2
illustration 70.7
letter 63
document 15.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 28-38
Gender Male, 99.3%
Sad 36.9%
Fear 20.1%
Calm 11.6%
Disgusted 7.8%
Surprised 7.4%
Angry 7.2%
Confused 5.9%
Happy 3.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book
Person
Book 100%
Person 79.1%

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 98.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-30

text, letter 98.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a black and white photo of a woman in a dress -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image depicts a typewritten page with text discussing concepts of objects and subjects in photographs. It explains how people might confuse the "object" (what was photographed) with the "subject" (what is perceived in the photograph) and explores the challenge of identifying the subject in an abstract image. Below the main text, there is a black-and-white photograph described as a "negative print" that appears abstract and unrecognizable. The picture displays textured, fractured patterns resembling organic or geological forms but does not clearly represent something familiar. The page has punched holes on the left side, suggesting it might be part of a booklet or document. There is visible tape near the corners of the photograph securing it to the page.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a typed page with both text and a photograph. The text is typed on what appears to be an old typewriter, and the page is slightly yellowed, indicating age. The text discusses the concept of the "object" versus the "subject" in photography, explaining how the object is what was photographed and the subject is what is seen in the photograph. It notes that the photograph below is a "negative print" and is unrecognizable as any known object.

The photograph itself, which is pasted onto the page with visible adhesive tape on the corners, is an abstract black and white image. It resembles a close-up of a cracked and textured surface, almost organic or geological in appearance, with complex patterns and shapes.

The bottom text notes the human tendency to search for recognizable patterns and suggests that we add meaning based on these patterns due to the photo’s lack of relation to any known object. The overall tone suggests a focus on perception and interpretation in abstract photography.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photographic print. The photograph shows an abstract, textured surface with various irregular shapes and patterns. The image has a high contrast and appears to be a close-up or macro view of some kind of natural or organic material, possibly a rock or mineral formation. The text accompanying the image discusses the concept of the "object" and "subject" in photography, and how this particular image is a "negative print" with no visible relation to anything recognizable, leaving only the "subject" to respond to.

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

This image appears to be a page from a document or book labeled "212-A" that contains both text and a black and white photograph. The text discusses the concept of "object" versus "subject" in photography, and how viewers respond to images.

The photograph embedded in the page appears to be a "negative print" as mentioned in the text. It shows an abstract, textured surface with what looks like a rocky or crystalline pattern. The image is quite abstract and, as the text suggests, "unrecognizable" with no clear relation to familiar objects. The patterns appear to have various light and dark contrasts, creating an almost geological or mineral-like appearance.

Below the photograph, the text continues to explain how viewers naturally try to find recognizable elements in such abstract images, even when there is "little relation to the world that we know."

The entire page appears to be from an academic or instructional text about photography and visual perception, discussing how people interpret and respond to abstract photographic images.

Meta Llama

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

The image appears to be a page from a book or article, featuring a photograph of a rock or mineral sample accompanied by text that discusses the challenges of identifying objects based on visual descriptions.

Key Features:

  • Photograph: A black-and-white image of a rock or mineral sample is centered on the page.
  • Text: The text surrounding the photograph discusses the difficulties of identifying objects based on visual descriptions, highlighting the importance of considering multiple factors and the limitations of relying solely on visual cues.
  • Layout: The page has a simple layout, with the photograph and text arranged in a clear and easy-to-read format.
  • Background: The background of the page is a light beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the photograph and text.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the author is emphasizing the complexity of object identification and the need for a nuanced approach that takes into account various factors beyond visual appearance. The use of a photograph and text in a straightforward layout reinforces this message, making the image a clear and effective visual aid for the accompanying text.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image presents a typed document with a photograph of a rock or mineral, accompanied by text that appears to be discussing the challenges of identifying objects based on photographs. The document is typed on white paper and features a black-and-white photograph of a rock or mineral in the center.

Key Features:

  • Photograph: A black-and-white image of a rock or mineral is centered on the page.
  • Text: The text discusses the difficulties of identifying objects based on photographs, highlighting the potential for confusion and misidentification.
  • Paper: The document is typed on white paper, which provides a clean and neutral background for the photograph and text.
  • Typing: The text is typed in a clear and legible font, making it easy to read and understand.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the document is part of a larger discussion or study on the challenges of identifying objects based on photographs. The use of a rock or mineral as an example highlights the importance of careful observation and analysis in making accurate identifications.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a page with a photograph and text. The photograph is a black-and-white image of an abstract object with a textured surface and irregular shapes. The text is written in a formal and academic style and discusses the concept of "object" and "subject" in relation to photography. The text suggests that the photograph is a "negative print" and that the viewer may have difficulty recognizing the object in the image. The text also notes that the viewer may start looking for something recognizable in the image and may fall back on suggestions to fill their expectations of the world. Overall, the image and text appear to be part of an academic discussion about the nature of photography and the relationship between the viewer and the subject of the photograph.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a page from a book or document featuring a monochromatic photograph and accompanying text. The photograph is a negative print, showing a detailed, textured surface that appears abstract and somewhat chaotic. The text discusses the concept of "object" versus "subject" in the context of visual perception, particularly in relation to photographs. It suggests that viewers may initially search for recognizable elements in the image but ultimately find only abstract suggestions, leading to a reliance on their own expectations and imagination to interpret the photograph. The text also highlights the difference between a recognizable object and the abstract "subject" of the image.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a typewritten page, likely from a book or research document, with an attached black and white photograph. The paper is slightly off-white or cream-colored, with the text arranged in paragraphs. The top right corner has a number "212-A". The writing discusses the relationship between an "object" and a "subject" in the context of a photograph. It suggests that the viewer may confuse the two, especially regarding a weathered rock or its photograph. The text notes that the image in question is difficult to recognize and that viewers will search for something familiar within it.

Below the text, a black and white photograph is taped to the page using small pieces of yellow tape. The image itself is abstract and difficult to discern. It appears to depict textures and shapes that are challenging to interpret, perhaps supporting the text's point about the unrecognizable nature of the "object". The photograph has a dark background.

The overall impression is one of an analytical or philosophical exploration of perception and representation, with the photograph serving as a visual example to illustrate the concepts being discussed.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

The image is a page from a document, likely a book or a research paper, with text and a black-and-white photograph.

Text:

The text discusses the confusion between the "object" and the "subject" in relation to a photograph. It defines the object as what was photographed and the subject as what is seen in the photograph. The text notes that the photograph in question is difficult to recognize any "object" and may be a "negative print" from an original, meaning it has no clear relation to anything the viewer knows. It suggests that the viewer is left with the "subject" to respond to. The notes encourage the viewer to look for something recognizable in the image.

Photograph:

The photograph is a black and white image. It is a close-up, abstract view of an unclear subject. The photographic subject seems textured and potentially organic, but due to its abstract nature, it is hard to decipher its exact nature.

Overall:

The page is a visual and textual analysis of an abstract photograph, exploring the viewer's interpretation and search for meaning when presented with an unrecognizable image.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a page from a document or book, labeled "212-A." The text on the page discusses the concepts of "object" and "subject" in the context of photography. It explains that the "object" refers to what was photographed, while the "subject" is what is seen in the photograph. The text notes that these terms can sometimes be confused.

The page includes a photograph, which is described as a "negative print" from an original image. This negative print is said to have no visible relation to anything recognizable, making any "object" unrecognizable. Therefore, the viewer can only respond to the "subject" in the photograph.

Below the photograph, the text continues by stating that when one looks for something recognizable in such an image, they may find parts that suggest one thing or another. However, there is so little relation to the known world that viewers tend to rely on suggestions to meet their expectations of what they are seeing.

The photograph itself is a negative image, showing abstract shapes and forms that are difficult to identify, reinforcing the point made in the text about the lack of recognizable objects.

Text analysis

Amazon

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