Human Generated Data

Title

Volcano 1

Date

1980

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.18.1

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Human Generated Data

Title

Volcano 1

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Date

1980

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.18.1

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Nature 94.3
Outdoors 93.4
Rock 89
Mountain 84.1
Tar 78.1
Art 74.7
Sand 66.9
Water 59.8
Text 58
Advertisement 55

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

art 99.3
texture 99.2
abstract 99
desktop 98.6
pattern 96.2
old 95.9
portrait 95
vintage 94.9
wall 93.9
black and white 93.5
picture frame 93.4
design 93.2
shadow 92.6
dark 91.7
background 90.6
visuals 88.4
color 88.3
wallpaper 88.3
fabric 88.2
silhouette 88

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

baby 31.5
texture 26.4
fetus 25
wallet 19.3
black 18.9
vertebrate 18.7
grunge 17.9
pattern 17.1
old 16.7
textured 15.8
material 15.2
clothing 14.9
jeans 14.3
container 13.9
design 13.7
fashion 13.6
worn 13.4
close 13.1
art 13
case 12.8
leather 12.5
chordate 12.5
paper 11.8
vintage 11.6
denim 11.5
closeup 11.4
man 11.4
backgrounds 11.4
back 11
aged 10.9
pants 10.7
textile 10.4
rough 10
frame 10
dirty 9.9
book jacket 9.9
religion 9.9
pocket 9.8
jacket 9.7
surface 9.7
cotton 9.7
holy 9.6
grungy 9.5
canvas 9.5
blank 9.4
cover 9.3
wallpaper 9.2
book 8.9
fabric 8.9
success 8.8
skin 8.7
male 8.5
casual 8.5
dark 8.3
metal 8
body 8
business 7.9
trousers 7.9
color 7.8
ancient 7.8
cloth 7.7
religious 7.5
backdrop 7.4
shopping 7.3
gray 7.2
person 7.2
binding 7.1
antique 7

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Human body 88.4
Plant 86.2
Tree 85.2
Trunk 82.6
Water 82.2
Wood 77.9
Font 77.5
Tints and shades 76.8
Asphalt 76.6
Art 75.9
Monochrome photography 73
Painting 72.9
Rectangle 71.5
Road surface 71.2
Monochrome 71.1
Grass 69.1
Landscape 68.8
Soil 67.7
Darkness 67.5
Visual arts 63.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 97.3
abstract 65.3
sketch 65.1
drawing 59.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Poster
Human face
Human nose

AWS Rekognition

Painting 74.7%

Clarifai

Poster 66.2%

Clarifai

Human face 43.9%

Clarifai

Human nose 36.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

streetview architecture 77.7%
paintings art 21.5%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a photograph of a dead gorilla.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a dead animal

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-23

The response was filtered due to the prompt triggering Azure OpenAI's content management policy. The content filter results follow.

hate: safe
self-harm: safe
sexual: safe
violence: high

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a close-up view of a textured, rocky surface. The image is highly contrasted, with deep shadows and highlights that create a sense of depth and volume in the rocky formations. The surface appears to be rough and uneven, with a variety of patterns and textures that suggest the weathering and erosion of the rock over time. The overall composition and use of light and shadow create a striking and dramatic visual effect.

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

This is a black and white artistic photograph from 1950 titled "Volcano." The image shows what appears to be volcanic rock or lava formations with distinctive swirling, flowing patterns. The texture is highly detailed, showing the rippled and striated surface of what looks like cooled lava. The lighting creates strong contrasts between light and dark areas, giving the rock formation an almost sculptural quality. The photograph has a moody, abstract quality to it, with the natural patterns in the rock creating an organic, flowing composition.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a rock formation, possibly a lava flow or volcanic rock, with a rough and textured surface. The rock is dark gray to black in color, with lighter gray areas that may indicate the presence of minerals or other geological features.

The photograph is signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner, and the words "Volcano 1980" are written in the bottom-left corner. The image is surrounded by a thick white border, which adds to its overall aesthetic appeal.

The photograph appears to be a close-up shot, capturing the intricate details of the rock's surface. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows and highlights that accentuate the texture and shape of the rock.

Overall, the image is a striking representation of the natural world, showcasing the beauty and complexity of geological formations.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a volcanic rock surface, with the title "Volcano 1, 1980" inscribed in the bottom-left corner. The photograph is signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner, although the signature is illegible.

The image features a close-up view of the volcanic rock's surface, showcasing its rough texture and dark coloration. The rock appears to be covered in a layer of ash or other volcanic material, which adds to its rugged appearance. The overall effect of the image is one of stark beauty, capturing the raw power and intensity of volcanic activity.

The use of black and white photography emphasizes the textures and patterns on the rock's surface, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The image also has a sense of abstraction, as the viewer is not immediately aware of the scale or context of the rock formation. This abstraction adds to the image's aesthetic appeal, making it a compelling work of art that invites the viewer to explore its details and nuances.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person lying on the ground, seemingly in a state of rest or sleep. The person is lying on their side, with their head turned to the right and their body slightly curled. The photograph is taken from a low angle, giving the impression that the person is lying on a flat surface. The image is captured in a monochromatic style, with shades of black and white, giving it a timeless and classic look.

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a person lying on the ground. The person's body is covered in dirt, and their face is not visible. The person's head is tilted to the side, and their hands are by their sides. The photograph is titled "Volume I, 1980" and has a watermark in the bottom right corner. The image has a monochromatic filter, giving it a vintage look.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a close-up view of solidified lava. The texture is rough and uneven, with some areas appearing smooth and glossy, while others are matte and granular. The lava forms intricate patterns, with swirling and rippling shapes dominating the scene. A rounded, raised section of lava is positioned near the center of the image, catching the light and creating a stark contrast with the darker areas. The photograph is titled "Volcano I, 1990" and signed by the artist, as indicated by the inscription in the bottom corners. The image is presented in a white frame, enhancing its contrast and providing a clean border.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of what appears to be cooled lava. The texture of the lava is rough and undulating, with visible swirls and ripples, suggesting the flow of the molten rock. A section of the lava appears to have a smoother, almost metallic sheen, catching the light and creating highlights. The overall impression is one of starkness and raw natural power. The lower left corner has the text "Volcano I 1990" indicating the subject and the year it was taken. The bottom right corner has a signature.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a close-up view of a textured surface that appears to be volcanic rock or lava. The surface has a rough, uneven texture with various patterns and formations, likely created by the cooling and solidifying of molten lava. The photograph captures the intricate details and the rugged beauty of the rocky terrain. The lighting in the image highlights the contrast between the darker areas and the lighter, more reflective spots, creating a dramatic visual effect. The photograph is signed "Ansel Adams" in the bottom right corner, indicating it was taken by the renowned photographer Ansel Adams. The image is titled "Volcano, 1940," suggesting it was taken in 1940 and likely depicts a volcanic landscape.

Qwen

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

The image is a black and white photograph titled "Volcano I" and dated 1970. It is a close-up, abstract depiction of volcanic rock formations, showcasing intricate textures and patterns. The dark tones and high contrast emphasize the rugged, intricate details of the lava or cooled magma. The photograph captures the raw and dynamic nature of volcanic activity, with visible cracks and ridges that suggest movement and the passage of time. The overall composition gives a sense of depth and the inner landscape of volcanic features.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph titled "Volcano I, 1970" by Anne Lyddon. It features a close-up view of a textured, dark surface that appears to be volcanic rock or lava. The photograph has a strong contrast between light and dark areas, creating an almost abstract appearance. The surface is rough and uneven, with various patterns and textures that resemble flowing lava. The image is framed with a white border, and the title and the artist's signature are visible in the bottom corners of the frame. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and natural rawness.

Text analysis

Amazon

1980
Volcano 1980
Volcano
barm
barm bedwind
bedwind

Google

Valcano i g ro
Valcano
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