Human Generated Data

Title

Chicago 52

Date

1952

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Richard L. Menschel, P1978.36

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Human Generated Data

Title

Chicago 52

People

Artist: Aaron Siskind, American 1903 - 1991

Date

1952

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Richard L. Menschel, P1978.36

Copyright

© Estate of Aaron Siskind

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Tool 75
Door 62.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

retro 99.4
wood 99.4
no person 99.4
old 99.2
rusty 98.8
vintage 98.6
antique 98.4
iron 97.2
door 96.8
dirty 96.1
steel 94.9
security 94.6
family 93
dark 93
lock 92.9
rust 92.9
wooden 92.5
rustic 91.6
metal key 91.6
empty 91.5

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

shovel 41.7
old 33.4
swab 32.6
wall 29.3
hook 29
tool 29
cleaning implement 27.8
metal 27.3
wood 25
parking meter 24.8
wooden 21.1
door 20
timer 19.7
building 19
device 18.2
mechanical device 18.2
fire iron 17.4
hand tool 17.4
architecture 16.4
key 16.2
detail 16.1
texture 16
vintage 15.7
antique 15.6
rusty 15.2
timepiece 14.8
mechanism 14.5
iron 14
rust 12.5
brown 11.8
house 11.7
rake 11.6
equipment 11.3
lock 11.2
grunge 11.1
rough 10.9
paint 10.9
retro 10.6
entrance 10.6
steel 10.6
textured 10.5
measuring instrument 10.3
object 10.3
street 10.1
fork 9.9
home 9.6
ancient 9.5
instrument 9.2
dirty 9
traditional 8.3
city 8.3
close 8
silver 8
urban 7.9
black 7.8
fastener 7.8
color 7.8
construction 7.7
weathered 7.6
grungy 7.6
dark 7.5
closeup 7.4
light 7.3
design 7.3
lamp 7.1
surface 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 94.1
black and white 89.8
wooden 86.1
monochrome 82.5
sketch 70.8
chain 62.6
drawing 61
wood 37.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Door
Door 62.6%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a shoveled shovel with a wooden handle and a wooden handle -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This black and white image showcases a rustic, textured wooden surface with a worn and weathered appearance. On the left, a vertical wooden beam with prominent grain patterns runs parallel to the edge. On the right is an elongated wooden object resembling a handcrafted tool or utensil with a hook-like top and a narrow handle, leaning vertically against the backdrop of flat wooden planks. The image emphasizes texture, shadows, and aged craftsmanship, evoking a sense of history and utility.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rustic scene with a focus on wooden elements. On the left side, there's a vertical piece of weathered wood with visible grain and textures. Adjacent to it, on the right side, there is an object that appears to be an old wooden oarlock or a similar maritime tool, also made of aged wood. The background consists of horizontal wooden planks, which are likely part of a wall or the side of a boat. The entire composition emphasizes the rough, aged texture of the wood, creating a sense of history and craftsmanship.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows an old, weathered wooden tool hanging on a wooden wall or surface. The tool appears to be some kind of scoop or shovel, with a curved, hollowed-out head and a long, sturdy handle. The image is in black and white, giving it a moody, vintage aesthetic. The wood grain and textures are clearly visible, adding to the rustic, aged feel of the scene.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white photograph of an old wooden shovel or spade hanging on what appears to be a dark wooden wall. The shovel has a weathered, worn appearance with a curved handle at the top and a long wooden shaft. The texture and grain of both the wall boards and the shovel are clearly visible, creating an interesting contrast of textures. The image has a rustic, vintage quality to it, emphasizing the simplicity and utility of this basic farm or garden tool. The lighting creates strong shadows and highlights that accentuate the weathered character of both the tool and its background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wooden shovel against a wall. The shovel has a long handle and a curved blade with a small lip at the top. It appears to be made of wood, with visible grain patterns on the handle and blade. The shovel is positioned vertically in the center of the image, with the blade facing upwards.

To the left of the shovel is a vertical wooden beam or plank, which may be part of the wall or a separate object. The background of the image is a dark-colored wall, possibly made of wood or stone. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and rustic charm, with the wooden shovel and wall evoking a sense of rural or countryside life.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image presents a close-up view of an old shovel leaning against a wooden wall, with the handle positioned vertically and the blade facing upwards. The shovel's handle is long and narrow, featuring a worn and weathered appearance with visible cracks and scratches. The blade is also worn, with a curved edge and a small notch at the top.

The background of the image is a dark wooden wall, which appears to be made of rough-hewn planks. The wood is stained and weathered, with visible cracks and scratches that give it a rustic appearance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rural or outdoor setting, possibly a farm or workshop.

The image has a black-and-white color scheme, which adds to its nostalgic and vintage feel. The use of a sepia tone or other monochromatic filter would have enhanced the image's aesthetic appeal, but the black-and-white color scheme still effectively conveys the sense of age and wear that the shovel and wall exude.

Overall, the image presents a striking and evocative portrait of an old shovel and its surroundings, inviting the viewer to ponder the stories and experiences that this simple tool may have accumulated over the years.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wooden wall. The wall is made of wooden planks, and it appears to be a part of a structure, possibly a shed or a barn. The photograph focuses on two objects placed against the wall: a shovel and a wooden post. The shovel has a metal handle and a wooden blade, and it is leaning against the wall. The wooden post is also leaning against the wall, and it has a rough texture and some markings on it. The image has a vintage feel, and the black-and-white color scheme adds to the nostalgic atmosphere.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a close-up view of a wooden shovel leaning against a wooden wall. The wall is made of horizontal wooden planks, and the texture of the wood is clearly visible, with grain patterns and knots. The shovel is positioned in the right part of the image, with its handle extending upwards. The handle has a distinctive shape, with a curved grip at the top. The shovel's blade is broad and flat, suggesting it is designed for digging or moving soil. The overall composition is minimalistic, focusing on the simplicity and ruggedness of the objects. The lighting in the photograph highlights the textures and forms, creating a stark contrast between the light and dark areas.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-28

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a wooden handle and an old-fashioned garden tool against a dark wooden background. The focus is sharp on the tool and the handle, highlighting their texture and detail.

  • Garden Tool: The tool, with a distinctive D-shaped handle, is positioned on the right side of the frame. Its wooden form is aged, displaying visible grain and wear.
  • Handle: The vertical wooden handle on the left side of the frame is a supporting element. It's composed of weathered wood with prominent grain.
  • Wooden Background: The background is composed of horizontal wooden planks, which add a rough texture and a contrast in tonality with the other elements in the photo.

The composition, the texture of the wood, and the black and white tones give the image a rustic and timeless feeling.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-28

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a weathered wooden wall with two prominent objects attached to it. On the left side of the frame, a long, narrow piece of wood runs vertically. The wood is textured with visible grain and signs of age, and is attached to the wall with what appears to be exposed nails.

To the right of the wooden strip, a tool resembling a shovel or spade handle is attached to the wall. The handle is made of the same weathered wood as the wall and the strip on the left. The top of the handle is D-shaped with a horizontal piece of wood fitted inside the curve, possibly used as a grip. The grain and texture of the wood are visible, contributing to the overall rustic and aged aesthetic of the image. The wall itself consists of horizontal wooden planks, also weathered and marked with signs of wear and tear, which creates a sense of depth and history.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

This black-and-white photograph depicts a wooden shovel hanging on a dark, weathered wooden wall. The shovel is the central focus of the image, with its handle extending vertically downward and its blade facing the viewer. The wall behind the shovel is composed of horizontal wooden planks, which appear aged and worn, adding to the rustic and vintage feel of the scene. The texture and grain of the wood are clearly visible, enhancing the image's visual depth and character. The lighting is subtle, creating a contrast between the lighter shovel and the darker background. The composition is simple yet striking, emphasizing the beauty and simplicity of everyday objects.