Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

Date

1978

People

Artist: Graham Howe, Australian born 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.97

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

People

Artist: Graham Howe, Australian born 1950

Date

1978

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.97

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Floor 99.8
Flooring 94.2
Concrete 90.7
Ground 89.4
Brick 86.6
Flagstone 82.9
Path 79.3
Triangle 74.7
Furniture 64.5
Chair 64.5
Walkway 57
Pavement 56.6
Sidewalk 56.6
Tarmac 56.4
Asphalt 56.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

desktop 97.5
monochrome 96.3
abstract 92.1
texture 91.3
black and white 90.8
nature 89.5
street 89.2
pattern 88.5
road 88.1
symbol 87.3
ground 87.2
design 85.2
floor 83.7
square 83.2
pavement 83.2
old 82.5
expression 82.5
vintage 82.4
grass 82.4
shadow 82

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

maze 70.7
fence 45.9
barrier 35.7
obstruction 23.4
texture 22.2
structure 21.7
track 20.4
line 19.7
surface 18.5
pattern 17.8
wall 17.7
sport 17.1
grunge 17
competition 16.5
sundial 15.7
old 15.3
lines 15.3
road 14.5
field 14.2
race 13.4
rough 12.8
brick 12.7
outdoors 12.7
material 12.7
timepiece 12.5
design 12.4
empty 12
sports 12
dirty 11.7
stadium 11.7
numbers 11.5
indicator 11.5
concrete 11.5
device 11.5
architecture 10.9
textured 10.5
urban 10.5
detail 10.5
building 10.3
construction 10.3
stone 10.3
number 10.3
exercise 10
aged 10
vintage 9.9
bricks 9.8
cement 9.7
running 9.6
street 9.2
sidewalk 9.2
paint 9.1
black 9
lanes 8.9
compete 8.8
run 8.7
goal 8.6
blank 8.6
weathered 8.5
outdoor 8.4
row 8.4
floor 8.4
color 8.3
frame 8.3
backdrop 8.2
retro 8.2
square 8.1
gray 8.1
symbol 8.1
close 8
grass 7.9
pavement 7.9
start 7.8
wallpaper 7.7
damaged 7.6
rusty 7.6
ground 7.6
asphalt 7.5
backgrounds 7.3
art 7.3
tile 7.2

Google
created on 2018-02-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-09

ground 98.2
outdoor 86.4
seat 71.9
chair 53.6

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-09

a close up of a bench 66.7%
a wooden bench 56.4%
a black and white photo of a bench 50.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a baseball game with a bat and a bat -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

The image is a black and white photograph that captures a geometric arrangement on a rough, gravel-like surface. There are several wooden sticks or boards laying on the ground, forming intersecting lines and casting sharp shadows that create a pattern of X shapes and diamonds. The lighting emphasizes the textures of the surface and the shadows cast by the wooden pieces, enhancing the contrast and detailing in the composition. The photograph has a minimalist aesthetic, focusing on lines, shadows, and textures.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-27

The image depicts a black and white photo of a broken chair laying on the ground, creating a shadow pattern that complements the chair's structure. The ground appears to be made of textured soil, and the sunlight is casting angular shadows from the chair. The chair's rear leg is broken, causing it to fall to the ground, adding to the visual interest of the image. The positioning of the chair and its shadow creates a geometric pattern on the ground.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image depicts a stark, minimalist scene. It shows a large, cross-shaped structure made of wooden beams set against a barren, rocky landscape. The cross casts long, angular shadows on the ground, adding to the striking visual impact. The overall impression is one of simplicity, solitude, and a sense of isolation. The black and white tones heighten the stark, somber mood of the scene.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image presents a black and white photograph of a wooden frame, likely a picture frame, lying on the ground. The frame is positioned diagonally, with its top-left corner pointing towards the upper-right corner of the image and its bottom-right corner pointing towards the lower-left corner. The frame's legs are visible, and it appears to be made of wood.

The background of the image features a dirt or gravel surface, which is illuminated by sunlight casting shadows across it. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may have been taken outdoors, possibly in a rural or natural setting. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of simplicity and timelessness to the image, emphasizing the textures and shapes of the frame and its surroundings.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a wooden frame, possibly a table or chair, lying on its side in the dirt. The frame is positioned diagonally, with one corner pointing towards the top-left and the other towards the bottom-right. It appears to be made of wood and has a rectangular shape with four legs. The frame is surrounded by a white border, which adds a sense of depth and contrast to the image.

The background of the image is a dirt surface, which provides a natural and earthy context for the wooden frame. The dirt is uneven and rough, with small rocks and pebbles scattered throughout. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and rustic charm, evoking a sense of a rural or countryside setting.

In terms of composition, the image is well-balanced and visually appealing. The diagonal placement of the frame creates a sense of movement and energy, while the white border adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. The use of black and white photography also adds to the overall aesthetic, creating a timeless and classic look that is both nostalgic and modern.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and thought-provoking representation of a simple yet striking scene. It invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty in everyday objects and settings, and to see the world in a new and unexpected way.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a monochromatic photograph that captures a scene with a few wooden sticks lying on the ground. The photograph is framed with a white border, enhancing the simplicity and minimalism of the scene. The sticks are positioned in a way that they form an intersecting pattern, creating a geometric design on the ground. The shadows cast by the sticks are visible, adding depth and dimension to the photograph. The ground is covered with small stones and dirt, giving it a natural and rustic appearance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a construction site. The ground is covered with dirt and small stones, and there are several wooden planks scattered around. The planks are arranged in a way that forms a geometric pattern, with some of them intersecting at angles. The shadows cast by the planks create a stark contrast against the light-colored ground, highlighting the texture and unevenness of the surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

The black and white image is of a construction on a dirt field. The construction looks like the frame of a structure, perhaps a shed or house. It is made of pieces of lumber, and the shadows are long. On the dirt field there are white lines that crisscross.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph showing a high-angle view of a baseball or softball field, with a focus on the lines and wooden structures.

  • Composition: The photo is centered and the lines of the field are creating a visual grid.
  • Objects: Wooden posts and a frame of a square structure cast strong shadows on the ground, which add to the geometric feel. It seems the structures are not completely set up on the field. The lines of the field are slightly faded, giving the image a sense of age or the passage of time.
  • Ground: The ground is textured and appears to be dirt or gravel.
  • Tone: The stark contrast between the light and shadows enhances the geometric patterns and creates a compelling visual image.
  • Overall Impression: The photograph feels minimalist and conceptual, emphasizing the interplay of lines, shadows, and shapes against the backdrop of the field.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a geometric arrangement of wooden posts and shadows on a textured, sandy surface. The composition consists of four wooden posts, each casting a distinct shadow due to the angle of the sunlight. The shadows intersect and create a star-like pattern on the ground. The photograph captures a minimalist and abstract scene, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow, as well as the geometric shapes formed by the posts and their shadows. The texture of the ground adds depth and contrast to the image. The overall effect is one of simplicity and geometric beauty.