Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

Date

c. 1968

People

Artist: Lucien Clergue, French 1934 - 2014

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Willy and Charlotte Reber Collection, Gift of Charlotte Reber, P1995.250.10

Copyright

© Lucien Clergue Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, NY / SAIF, Paris

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

People

Artist: Lucien Clergue, French 1934 - 2014

Date

c. 1968

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Willy and Charlotte Reber Collection, Gift of Charlotte Reber, P1995.250.10

Copyright

© Lucien Clergue Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, NY / SAIF, Paris

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-14

Machine 60.9
Animal 59.3
Accessories 55.7
Accessory 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

monochrome 98.1
fashion 96
winter 95.7
no person 95.7
rope 92.8
snow 90.7
leather 90.5
texture 90.2
art 89.7
one 89.1
dark 88.8
abstract 87.9
wear 87.8
old 86.4
people 83.6
nature 82.6
black and white 82
desktop 81.3
bag 79.3
rain 78.5

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

bag 47.3
clothing 32
container 31.1
jeans 30.6
fashion 27.1
pocket 22.5
pants 22.4
fastener 21.9
garment 20.6
leather 19
mailbag 18.9
close 18.3
wear 17.3
textile 17.1
trousers 16.7
texture 16.7
cotton 16.5
briefcase 16.1
material 16.1
denim 15.8
style 15.6
fabric 15.4
restraint 15
casual 14.4
chain mail 14.3
jean 14.2
detail 13.7
slide fastener 13.3
back 12.8
closeup 12.8
black 12.6
adult 12.3
buckle 11.7
body armor 11.6
pattern 11.6
clothes 11.2
business 10.9
purse 10.9
armor 10.6
cloth 10.6
textured 10.5
device 10.5
protective covering 10.1
dress 9.9
case 9.9
covering 9.9
brown 9.6
person 9.4
shopping 9.2
wallet 9.2
zipper 8.9
seam 8.9
metal 8.8
body 8.8
money 8.5
people 8.4
studio 8.4
apparel 8.3
open 8.1
suit 8.1
paper 7.9
lace 7.8
color 7.8
old 7.7
hand 7.6
object 7.3
design 7.3
lady 7.3
rough 7.3
sexy 7.2
currency 7.2
financial 7.1
male 7.1
businessman 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-14

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-14

text 96.9
black and white 74.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Fish

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Fish 59.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

paintings art 61.9%
nature landscape 18.6%
streetview architecture 18.4%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a black and white photo of a cat on a black and white background

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a monochromatic photograph displaying a close-up view of a cross-like structure. The cross is wrapped in textured material, possibly beads, giving it a woven appearance. Attached to the cross is a small, sculpted hand, which appears to be made of a rough metal or clay material. The hand is positioned upright, with fingers curled into a fist. The background consists of a light surface with dramatic shadows, adding depth and contrast to the image. The overall tone is evocative and symbolic, lending a sense of mystery or contemplation to the scene.

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

The image displays a close-up view of a textured black cross adorned with a multitude of small black beads. From the center of the cross, a realistic sculpted arm protrudes outward, with its hand forming a clenched fist. The entire setup is mounted against a light-colored background, casting a distinct shadow on the surface, which highlights the contours of the arm. The interplay of textures between the beaded cross and the smoother sculpted arm creates a striking visual contrast.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a close-up black and white photograph of a textured, beaded or sequined fabric or material. The fabric has a striking, almost sculptural quality, with a three-dimensional, undulating surface that creates interesting shadows and highlights. The focal point of the image is a small, protruding element or detail within the fabric, which adds a sense of depth and tactility to the composition. The overall effect is one of a visually striking, almost abstract pattern or texture.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white artistic photograph showing a raised fist or arm emerging from what appears to be a black textured or beaded fabric or surface. The arm appears to be made of a light-colored material, possibly plaster or stone, creating a strong contrast against the dark background. The composition creates an interesting interplay of light and shadow, with the arm casting a distinct shadow on what seems to be a white surface. The textured black material has a beaded or studded appearance, creating a rich visual texture in the image. The overall composition has a dramatic and symbolic quality to it.

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 large roll of black beads and a metal arm or leg, possibly from a mannequin or sculpture, attached to the roll. The beads are tightly wound around a central core, with some beads spilling out onto the surface below. The metal arm or leg is positioned vertically, with its hand or foot at the top and its elbow or knee at the bottom. It appears to be made of a dark metal, possibly bronze or copper, and has a rough, textured surface.

The background of the image is a plain white wall, with some shadows cast by the beads and the metal arm or leg. The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the black beads and metal arm or leg creating a striking contrast against the white background. The image may be intended to showcase the beauty of the beads and the metalwork, or it may be part of a larger artistic or cultural context.

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

This image presents a striking black-and-white photograph of a beaded object, likely a piece of jewelry or adornment, featuring a prominent metal arm protruding from it. The object is crafted from numerous small black beads, carefully arranged to form a cylindrical shape that extends beyond the frame's edges. A metal arm, possibly made of silver or another metallic material, emerges from the center of the beaded object, adding an intriguing element to the composition.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which serves to accentuate the textures and details of the beaded object and the metal arm. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the monochromatic color scheme and clean lines creating a sense of sophistication. The image appears to be a close-up shot, focusing attention on the intricate details of the object and inviting the viewer to explore its textures and forms.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features a monochromatic photograph of a cross made of black fabric, possibly velvet, with a piece of metal attached to it. The cross is positioned against a white background, enhancing the contrast and making the black fabric and metal stand out prominently. The fabric has a textured, beaded appearance, giving it a rich and intricate look. The metal piece attached to the cross is a small, elongated object with a slightly curved shape, possibly a nail or a decorative element. The image is captured in a high-contrast, black-and-white style, adding to the dramatic and artistic effect.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a textured black object resembling a rolled-up fabric or material. It has a woven appearance with a pattern of small dots or beads. The object is placed on a surface, possibly a table or a shelf, and it casts a shadow on the surface below it. In the center of the object, there is a small, thin, and elongated object that appears to be a piece of metal or a similar material.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph with a stark, almost surreal quality. It features a combination of textures and forms, creating a sense of contrast and intrigue.

Key Elements:

  • Arm Sculpture: The most prominent element is a metal sculpture of an arm, ending at the wrist with a closed fist. The arm has a weathered or worn appearance.
  • Beaded Structure: A large, dark, textured structure dominates a portion of the image. The structure appears to be made of tightly packed, dark beads or small, dark, uniform elements that give it a dense, cross-shaped appearance.
  • Background/Surface: The background is a plain, possibly stucco or plaster-like surface. The simplicity of this background allows the other elements to stand out.
  • Shadows: The arm casts a sharp shadow onto the background, adding depth and further emphasizing the form of the sculpture.

Composition:

  • The composition utilizes diagonal lines, which give the image a dynamic quality.
  • The placement of the arm and the beaded structure create a visual balance.
  • The close-up perspective draws the viewer's eye to the details and textures of the objects.

Possible Interpretations:

  • The image might be an artistic exploration of textures, shapes, and shadows.
  • The presence of the clenched fist could symbolize strength, defiance, or protest.
  • The juxtaposition of the metal arm and the textured beaded structure creates an interesting contrast between the organic and the manufactured, or between the human form and abstract form.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

This is a black and white close-up photograph featuring a sculptural arm and hand, partially obscuring a textured, dark object that appears to form a cross shape.

The arm and hand, rendered in a weathered or aged material, possibly metal or stone, are positioned prominently in the center of the image. The hand is clenched into a fist, adding a sense of tension or defiance.

The dark object in the background seems to be constructed of many small, closely packed beads or similar material, which creates a deep, textural quality. It spans the image horizontally and vertically, forming a cross shape.

The background is a light, possibly concrete or stone surface, adding contrast with the darker elements of the composition. The lighting creates a strong shadow cast by the arm, further emphasizing its form and adding depth to the image.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a close-up view of a section of a large animal's body, likely an elephant, based on the texture and pattern of the skin. The animal's skin appears wrinkled and textured, which is characteristic of elephant skin.

A prominent feature in the image is a bone protruding from the skin. The bone appears to be a part of the animal's limb, possibly a leg or foot. The bone is exposed and extends outward, suggesting it may be a fracture or a dislocated bone. The surrounding skin is dark and textured, contrasting sharply with the lighter, smooth surface of the bone.

The photograph captures a stark and dramatic scene, highlighting the contrast between the rough, textured skin of the animal and the smooth, exposed bone. The lighting in the image creates strong shadows, adding to the dramatic effect.

Qwen

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

The image is in black and white and appears to be a close-up of a piece of art. The main subject is a textured, segmented object that resembles a branch or piece of bone, with visible cracks and wear. It is resting on a dark, beaded fabric that drapes over a concrete ledge. The fabric has a shiny, reflective quality. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, which contrasts with the dark colors of the fabric and the object. The lighting creates a strong shadow, adding depth to the image. The overall composition suggests a blend of natural and man-made elements, possibly in an urban or semi-urban setting.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph that appears to be an artistic composition. The image features a series of objects and textures. In the foreground, there is a large, dark, beaded or textured fabric that forms a curved shape, resembling a draped garment or a sculptural element. The texture of the fabric is highly detailed, with small, shiny beads or similar materials covering its surface.

Hanging from the fabric is a small, irregularly shaped object that looks like a piece of coral, a fossil, or a similar natural formation. This object has a rough, organic texture and is much lighter in color compared to the dark fabric, creating a stark contrast.

The background is a plain, light-colored surface, possibly a wall or a piece of paper, which serves to highlight the textures and forms of the objects in the foreground. The overall composition is abstract and focuses on the interplay of light, shadow, and texture. The photograph has a contemplative and somewhat surreal quality.