Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (nature abstraction)

Date

1964

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, P1995.75

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (nature abstraction)

People

Artist: Lucien Clergue, French 1934 - 2014

Date

1964

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Willy and Charlotte Reber Collection, Gift of Charlotte Reber, P1995.75

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-14

Sea Life 93.8
Animal 93.8
Mammal 79.1
Fish 71.4
Reptile 66.1
Whale 62.3
Herring 56.7
Food 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 99.4
nature 98.9
beach 98
fish 97.7
water 97.6
sea 97.1
sand 96.7
dirty 94.6
no person 93.7
ocean 93.4
splash 91.8
sepia 91.6
cephalopod ink 91.6
texture 91.6
abstract 91
wet 91
art 90.4
black and white 90.1
desktop 89.8
retro 87.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

slug 100
gastropod 100
mollusk 99.6
invertebrate 70.8
animal 34.2
water 28
fish 27.9
sea 18
ocean 16.6
close 16
closeup 14.8
food 14.4
fresh 13.7
seafood 13.3
cold 12.9
fishing 12.5
river 11.6
marine 11.4
natural 11.4
eye 10.7
snow 10.5
splash 10.3
catch 9.9
raw 9.8
summer 9.6
forest 9.6
tropical 9.4
ice 9.2
outdoor 9.2
healthy 8.8
liquid 8.7
eat 8.4
landscape 8.2
brown 8.1
wildlife 8
cool 8
black 7.8
health 7.6
ripple 7.6
drops 7.5
clean 7.5
object 7.3
drop 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-14

Fin 88.6
Water 86.2
Black-and-white 84.2
Plant 83.9
Style 83.9
Fish 79.7
Wood 79.1
Font 77.5
Tints and shades 77.4
Art 76
Dolphin 75.1
Monochrome photography 73.2
Whale 73.1
Tree 73
Monochrome 72.8
Illustration 68.8
Tail 68
Marine mammal 67.7
Drawing 67.4
Shadow 65.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-14

sketch 95.7
drawing 94.9
animal 94.5
aquatic mammal 74.4
black and white 55.5
dolphin 44.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Lizard

Clarifai

Marine mammal

AWS Rekognition

Lizard 66.1%

Clarifai

Marine mammal 49.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

nature landscape 49.2%
streetview architecture 43.4%
beaches seaside 4.4%
paintings art 1.8%
pets animals 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-14

a fish swimming under water 67.7%
a close up of a fish 67.6%
a pair of fish in the water 57.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a fish in the mud.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a dead fish on the beach with a black and white photo

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white photograph capturing an abstract, organic scene. The foreground prominently features a jagged, dark fissure or opening in a sandy or muddy surface. The texture of the surrounding ground is light-toned and grainy, creating an earthy appearance. Towards the top of the image, a reflective area of water is visible, with shimmering highlights and ripples that contrast against the darker shadow tones. The overall composition combines natural textures and tones that evoke an organic and raw feeling.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting the textured surface of sand or soil near a water's edge. In the foreground, there's a prominent crevice or crack in the ground that resembles a tear or a fissure. This crack is darker and jagged, contrasting against the lighter, smoother texture of the surrounding ground. Towards the top of the image, there is a body of water reflecting light, creating a bright, shimmering effect on its surface. The waterline is bordered by a rough, textured area, which might be small pebbles or grains of sand. The overall composition creates a striking contrast between the smooth, bright areas and the deep, shadowed crack, emphasizing the natural, organic forms.

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 depicting a rocky, textured surface. In the foreground, there is a distinct, jagged rock formation or piece of driftwood partially submerged in the water. The background is filled with a swirling, abstract pattern of water and light, creating a sense of movement and energy. The overall composition and contrast between the solid, dark rock and the ethereal, fluid water creates a striking visual effect.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing a crack or fissure in what appears to be a sandy or snowy surface. The crack has an organic, curved shape and creates a dark contrast against the lighter ground. The texture appears grainy and there's a subtle gradient in the background. The composition is minimalist and abstract, focusing on the singular dark form against the pale background. The image has an artistic quality that emphasizes form and contrast.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene, with a prominent leaf or piece of driftwood as the central focus. The leaf, which appears to be a dark-colored, elongated shape, is situated in the lower half of the image and is partially buried in the sand. The leaf's edges are rough and irregular, suggesting that it may have been weathered by the elements.

In the background, the sandy beach stretches out, with small rocks and pebbles scattered about. The water's edge is visible in the top portion of the image, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, capturing the peacefulness of a beach scene on a calm day.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a beach with a large, dark object in the foreground. The object appears to be a piece of driftwood or a root that has been washed up on the shore. It is long and thin, with a rough texture and a pointed end. The object is lying on its side, with one end buried in the sand and the other end sticking out into the air.

In the background, there is a body of water that appears to be a lake or ocean. The water is calm and peaceful, with small waves gently lapping at the shore. The sky above is clear and sunny, with no clouds visible.

Overall, the image suggests a serene and natural setting, with the focus on the interesting shape and texture of the driftwood or root. The use of black and white photography adds to the sense of simplicity and elegance, highlighting the beauty of the natural world.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a monochromatic scene of a beach with a focus on the shoreline. The water is calm, and the waves are minimal, reflecting the sunlight that creates a sparkling effect on the surface. The sand is wet, with some footprints and small ripples visible, indicating recent human or animal activity. In the foreground, there is a large, elongated object that appears to be a piece of driftwood or a log, partially buried in the sand. The object has a weathered and rough texture, suggesting it has been exposed to the elements for some time.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene. The beach is composed of sand, with a clear demarcation between the wet sand near the water and the dry sand further inland. The wet sand appears darker and more textured, while the dry sand is lighter and smoother. The water is visible in the upper part of the image, with small waves lapping onto the shore. The water is bright, reflecting the light, and there are some ripples and foam visible. In the foreground, there is a large, dark object that appears to be a piece of driftwood or a washed-up object. The object is elongated and irregular in shape, with some parts protruding upwards. The object is partially buried in the sand, and its surface is rough and textured. The photograph captures a serene and natural scene, with the contrast between the dark object and the lighter sand and water creating a striking visual effect.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white image shows a close-up of what appears to be a muddy shoreline or a similar natural environment. In the foreground and center of the image, there's a large, irregular shaped crevice or hole in what looks like a sandy or muddy surface. The interior of this crevice is dark, almost black, suggesting depth or shadow. The edges around the crevice appear to be slightly raised or textured.

Near the top of the image, there's a transition to what seems to be a body of water. The water's surface is somewhat reflective, capturing the light, and there's a border of textured material where the water meets the sand or mud. This could be sediment, debris, or some other natural substance.

The overall composition of the image is simple yet striking, focusing on the details and textures of the natural environment. The contrast between the dark crevices and the lighter sand/mud creates a visually interesting scene, highlighting the natural patterns and forms.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a close-up view of a textured surface, likely a shoreline or muddy area. The scene is dominated by a large, elongated dark shape, possibly a receding line of a muddy bank or a large crack in the surface. The texture of the surrounding area appears granular and light, suggesting sand or sediment. The upper portion of the image shows the edge of a body of water, with ripples and reflections. The composition evokes a sense of starkness and detail, emphasizing the contrasting textures of the environment.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts a natural scene that appears to be underwater, likely in a body of freshwater such as a river or lake. The image captures a sandy or silty bottom with scattered debris and natural elements.

In the foreground, there is a long, hollowed-out object that resembles a piece of decaying wood or a similar organic material. It is partially buried in the sand, with its hollow interior clearly visible.

In the background, there is a patch of what appears to be aquatic vegetation or algae, which adds texture and contrast to the scene. The water is clear, allowing the sunlight to penetrate and illuminate the bottom, creating a bright, reflective area near the surface.

The overall composition of the image suggests a tranquil underwater environment, highlighting the interplay between light, water, and natural elements.

Qwen

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

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a close-up view of the sandy surface of a beach or a similar environment. Prominently featured is a dark, elongated object lying on the sand, which appears to be a piece of driftwood or a similar organic material. The object has a rough, irregular texture and a dark, almost black coloration, contrasting sharply with the lighter sand. In the background, there are small ripples and what appears to be water or foam near the shoreline, suggesting the presence of waves or the receding tide. The overall composition is minimalistic, emphasizing the textures and forms of the natural elements.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene. The image features a large, dark, and weathered wooden fragment prominently in the foreground, lying on the sandy beach. The fragment appears to be part of a boat or a similar object, with its pointed end directed upward and its base embedded in the sand. The sand is textured, with some areas appearing wet and reflective, possibly due to recent water activity. In the background, there is a shoreline with small rocks and pebbles scattered along the edge where the sand meets the water. The overall atmosphere of the image is serene and somewhat desolate, with a natural and untouched look.