Human Generated Data

Title

Chicago 9

Date

1957

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Richard L. Menschel, P1978.24

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Human Generated Data

Title

Chicago 9

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Date

1957

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Richard L. Menschel, P1978.24

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Home Decor 100
Handrail 99.8
Banister 99.8
Window 90.8
Building 78.9
Housing 72.2
Staircase 69.9
Architecture 68.2
Shutter 60.6
Curtain 60.6
Window Shade 59.6
Linen 58.3
Outdoors 58.2
Shelter 57
Nature 57
Countryside 57
Rural 57
House 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.6
architecture 99.3
window 99.1
monochrome 98
house 97.9
family 97.3
shutter 96.9
step 96.9
old 96.5
door 96.3
building 96.3
wood 92.3
retro 91.7
vintage 90.8
classic 88.7
glass items 88.1
abandoned 87.9
shadow 86.6
dirty 86.3
urban 85.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

step 100
support 88.4
device 73.6
architecture 46.7
building 38.1
old 27.2
city 24.1
ancient 20.8
structure 19.8
stone 19.4
historic 19.3
door 18.1
construction 18
wall 18
barrier 15.7
tourism 14.8
travel 14.8
landmark 14.4
history 14.3
arch 13.6
historical 13.2
column 13
entrance 12.6
religion 12.5
gate 12.1
exterior 12
window 11.9
tourist 11.8
tower 11.6
interior 11.5
obstruction 11.4
urban 11.4
light 10.7
buildings 10.4
antique 10.4
monument 10.3
glass 10.1
wood 10
steel 9.7
metal 9.7
detail 9.7
architectural 9.6
house 9.2
brick 8.5
black 8.4
town 8.3
sky 8.3
temple 7.7
windows 7.7
concrete 7.7
traditional 7.5
iron 7.5
famous 7.4
vintage 7.4
church 7.4
street 7.4
business 7.3
industrial 7.3
beam 7.2
art 7.2
wooden 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

window 94.3
building 93.3
black and white 91.9
door 88.6
stairs 86.8
white 67
house 62.2
monochrome 62.1

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a cat sitting on top of a building 27.5%
a cat sitting on top of a window 26.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a black and white photo of a window with a cat sitting in the window -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This black-and-white photograph depicts a section of a weathered wooden building. The focus is on an arched window with broken glass panes. The wood siding shows signs of aging, with cracks and peeling paint. Light and shadow play across the surface, adding texture and contrast to the image. The architectural detail above the window includes a curved trim. The overall mood is rustic and somewhat melancholic, evoking a sense of abandonment or decay.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a portion of a building with wooden siding. The photograph captures an old, weathered window set under an arched awning. The window appears to have multiple panes, with one of the upper panes being broken or cracked. Sunlight is casting shadows across the wooden siding, highlighting its texture and the lines created by the overlapping slats. The overall mood of the photo is somewhat somber and reflective, with an emphasis on the age and deterioration of the structure.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of the exterior of a building, with a focus on a doorway and window. The building's exterior is constructed from wooden slats, which are weathered and worn, indicating age and exposure to the elements. The doorway is arched and features a window above it, with a small, round window visible in the center. The window is divided into two panes by a vertical bar, and the surrounding frame is made of wood.

The photograph appears to be taken from a low angle, looking up at the doorway and window. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of age and history, with the worn wooden slats and the small, round window evoking a sense of nostalgia and tradition. The black-and-white color scheme adds to the timeless feel of the image, making it seem like a snapshot from another era.

In terms of composition, the image is well-balanced, with the doorway and window serving as the central focal point. The use of negative space around the doorway and window creates a sense of depth and adds to the overall sense of history and tradition. The image is framed by a white border, which helps to emphasize the subject matter and create a sense of intimacy.

Overall, the image is a compelling and evocative representation of a bygone era, capturing the essence of a traditional building and its surroundings in a way that is both nostalgic and timeless.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old, weathered window with a wooden frame and shutters. The window is arched at the top and has a small ledge below it. The shutters are closed, and the window appears to be old and worn, with peeling paint and signs of decay. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of neglect and abandonment, suggesting that the building may have been vacant for some time.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building's exterior. The building is made of wood, with vertical siding that has a worn and aged appearance. The siding is weathered, with some areas showing peeling paint or missing wood. The building features a window with a unique design. The window has a semicircular top with a decorative arch above it. The window frame is made of wood, and the glass is broken or missing in some areas, allowing light to shine through. The window is open, revealing a dark interior space behind it. The overall impression is of an old, possibly abandoned building with a rustic charm.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old wooden house. The focus is on the window, which has a broken glass pane. The window frame appears to be made of wood, and the glass pane is cracked. The window is situated in the middle of the wall, and the wooden wall has a worn-out appearance, with visible signs of aging and weathering. The roof of the house is also visible, and it appears to be made of shingles. The overall mood of the image is melancholic and nostalgic, evoking a sense of history and decay.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a close-up view of a window, likely on an old or weathered building. The focus is on the textures and details of the wood and window frame.

Key Elements:

  • Window: The focal point is a window with a curved, arched top. The frame around the window appears to be made of aged wood. The window appears to be slightly ajar. The glass is likely old and possibly cracked or dirty.
  • Wooden Siding: The window is set into a wall with horizontal wooden siding, which appears to have weathered over time, with cracked and peeling paint.
  • Shadows and Light: Strong shadows are cast across the scene, likely from a light source outside of the frame. The light highlights the texture of the wood and adds depth to the image.

Mood and Atmosphere:

The image evokes a sense of age, decay, and perhaps a hint of mystery or nostalgia. The choice of black and white and the focus on texture contribute to this feeling. It suggests a history and the passage of time.

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

This black and white photograph showcases an arched window nestled into the exterior of a building. The window, framed by an ornate arch above, is divided into panes, with some sections appearing to have broken glass. It is partially open, revealing a dark interior.

The building's exterior is clad in horizontal wooden siding that shows signs of wear and aging. Paint is peeling, and the wood appears weathered, suggesting the structure is old and possibly neglected. Strong shadows cast by the sunlight create alternating patterns of light and dark, emphasizing the texture and depth of the siding. The overall composition of the image conveys a sense of decay and historical character.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a small, rustic wooden structure. The structure has vertical wooden planks forming the walls and a slanted roof made of horizontal wooden slats. The photograph captures the entrance of the structure, which appears to be an outhouse or a small shed. The door is slightly ajar, revealing a glimpse of the interior, which is mostly in shadow. The lighting in the image creates strong contrasts, highlighting the textures and lines of the wooden surfaces. The overall mood of the photograph is somewhat nostalgic and evocative, emphasizing the simplicity and age of the structure.