Human Generated Data

Title

Skull and Bog Oak, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Date

1986

People

Artist: Ronald Rosenstock, American

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Victoria Mulligan, P1992.14

Human Generated Data

Title

Skull and Bog Oak, Co. Mayo, Ireland

People

Artist: Ronald Rosenstock, American

Date

1986

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Victoria Mulligan, P1992.14

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Wood 99.8
Outdoors 89.3
Nature 89
Art 83.6
Mountain 83.1
Driftwood 82.8
Plant 79.8
Animal 77.6
Mammal 77.6
Cattle 77.6
Root 77.6
Soil 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

nature 97.9
tree 97.8
art 97.4
monochrome 96.4
black and white 95.3
wood 94.8
rock 93.6
no person 93.4
park 93.3
skull 93.3
old 92.4
bird 92
sculpture 91.4
frame 90.5
texture 89.4
animal 88.7
water 88.4
statue 88
abstract 84.7
portrait 84

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

rhinoceros 100
odd-toed ungulate 100
ungulate 99.4
placental 65.8
mammal 51.8
wild 23.5
wildlife 22.3
safari 22.1
sculpture 20.1
stone 19.4
ancient 16.4
park 14.8
art 14.6
old 14.6
face 14.2
travel 14.1
natural 14.1
rock 13.9
reserve 13.6
religion 13.4
tourism 13.2
black 12.6
statue 12.5
dangerous 12.4
temple 12.3
elephant 12.1
head 11.8
south 11.3
culture 11.1
conservation 10.4
religious 10.3
monument 10.3
architecture 10.2
tree 10.1
water 10
rhino 9.9
horn 9.8
zoo 9.7
animals 9.3
outdoor 9.2
herbivore 8.9
brown 8.8
endangered 8.8
body 8.8
trunk 8.7
forest 8.7
close 8.6
history 8
wilderness 7.6
outdoors 7.5
national 7.3
eye 7.2
river 7.1
mountain 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

text 99.6
outdoor 97.8
book 94
statue 93.2
rock 86.2
drawing 85.5
black and white 84.3
sketch 79.8
sculpture 73.8
monochrome 71.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Cow

Clarifai

Tree
Skull

AWS Rekognition

Painting 83.6%

AWS Rekognition

Cow 77.6%

Clarifai

Tree 98.1%

Clarifai

Skull 88.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

nature landscape 71.9%
streetview architecture 19.6%
paintings art 4.3%
pets animals 4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-08

a close up of a rock 82.5%
a person sitting on a rock 46.7%
a bird sitting on a rock 30.6%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a tree trunk in black and white.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a skull head on a tree stump trunk trunk trunk trunk trunk trunk trunk trunk trunk

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a close-up view of weathered wood and a bleached animal skull resting among its contours. The skull, possibly from a deer or similar animal, is strikingly pale against the textured and intricate patterns of the wood. The wood appears gnarled and aged, with deep cracks, grooves, and organic shapes that give it a dramatic and sculptural quality. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the rich contrast and evokes a somber and mysterious mood. The composition merges natural decay with a sense of timelessness and harmony.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a weathered skull of an animal, likely a cow, nestled among a textured and gnarled surface of aged driftwood or tree roots. The skull is positioned to the left side of the image, with its horns curving back slightly and the long snout pointing down. The driftwood is intricately detailed, showing deep grooves, cracks, and knots that highlight the natural patterns formed over time. The contrasting textures between the smooth bone of the skull and the rugged wood create a dramatic and visually striking composition. The high contrast in the photograph accentuates the details, giving it a dynamic and evocative quality.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image depicts a close-up view of a weathered, gnarled tree stump or log. The texture of the wood is highly detailed, with deep grooves, cracks, and contours that create a striking visual pattern. The image is presented in high-contrast black and white, which emphasizes the dramatic shadows and highlights the intricate, almost sculptural quality of the wood. The overall composition has a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the organic, almost abstract forms and textures of the natural material.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a black and white photograph that shows a striking composition of weathered driftwood or an old tree trunk with a bleached animal skull placed upon it. The wood has beautiful natural textures and swirling grain patterns that create dramatic curves and shadows. The skull appears to be that of a deer or similar animal, and its pale white color contrasts sharply with the darker tones of the wood. The image has a moody, artistic quality that emphasizes the organic shapes and textures found in nature. The photographer has captured the details with excellent clarity, showing the intricate patterns in both the wood and the bone structure of the skull.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

This image is a black and white photograph of a weathered animal skull situated on a large, twisted piece of driftwood. The skull, positioned in the upper left corner, faces right and features a long snout with two horns protruding from the top of its head. The driftwood, which dominates the image, exhibits a complex pattern of twisted and curved lines, with some areas appearing smooth and others rough and cracked. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of decay and neglect, with the skull and driftwood appearing worn and weathered. The black and white color scheme adds to the somber mood, creating a sense of timelessness and desolation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black and white photograph of a skull on top of a large, gnarled piece of driftwood.

The skull is positioned on the left side of the image, facing towards the right. It appears to be a deer or elk skull, with two long, curved horns protruding from the top. The skull is white and has a few dark spots on it. The driftwood is massive and twisted, with many branches and knots. It is light gray in color, with darker areas where the wood is more weathered. The background of the image is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken outdoors at night or in a shaded area. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of decay and neglect, as if the skull and driftwood have been left to rot for years.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a tree trunk and branches. The tree trunk is large and appears to be dead, with a rough, textured surface. The branches are also dead and have a gnarled, twisted appearance. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the impression that the viewer is looking up at the tree. The tree trunk and branches are the main focus of the image, with the background being dark and indistinct. The image has a slightly blurry quality, giving it a dreamlike, surreal feel.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The black-and-white image features a skull on top of a tree trunk. The skull has a long, pointed snout and two eye sockets. The tree trunk is rough, with some parts of the bark peeled off. The trunk is twisted and gnarled, with a few branches extending from it. The branches are also twisted and gnarled, with some parts of the bark peeled off.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

This is a black and white photograph featuring a close-up view of a weathered tree stump or large piece of driftwood. The wood grain is highly detailed, with deep cracks and grooves, emphasizing its age and texture. Positioned on the left side of the stump is a skeletal animal skull. The skull is also weathered and has an aged appearance. A small dark object, potentially charred wood, rests near the skull, nestled in a crevice. The contrast between the light skull and the dark wood creates visual interest, while the close-up perspective gives the photo a stark and intimate feeling.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The photograph is a black and white close-up of a weathered tree trunk, with a skull resting on it. The texture of the wood is highly detailed, showing deep cracks, knots, and the intricate grain of the wood. The skull, likely belonging to a deer or a similar animal, is placed on the side of the trunk. The skull is bleached, and the dark areas on the wood give a strong contrast to the brightness of the skull. The image is well-composed, with the texture and the skull leading the viewer's eye around the scene. It has a slightly unsettling, yet artistic feel.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a close-up of a weathered, gnarled tree trunk. The texture of the wood is prominently displayed, with deep crevices and intricate patterns created by the natural aging process.

Nestled within the twisted branches of the tree is a bleached animal skull, which appears to be from a deer or similar animal, given the shape of the antlers. The skull is positioned in such a way that it seems to be emerging from the tree, creating a striking contrast between the organic, living wood and the inorganic, lifeless bone.

The composition of the photograph emphasizes the textures and forms of both the tree and the skull, highlighting the interplay between life and death in nature. The use of black and white further accentuates the contrasts and details within the image.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a weathered tree trunk and a skull. The tree trunk appears to be ancient and highly textured, with deep grooves, knots, and cracks indicating significant age and exposure to environmental elements. The skull, positioned on a branch, is partially covered by the tree bark, suggesting it has been there for a considerable time, blending into the natural environment. The overall mood of the photo is somber and evocative, with a strong sense of decay and the passage of time. The stark contrast between the dark trunk and the lighter skull emphasizes their presence and adds to the image's dramatic impact.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This is a black-and-white photograph featuring a weathered and textured tree trunk. The tree's bark is deeply grooved and shows signs of age and decay, with various cracks and hollows. Among the gnarled branches is an animal skull, likely from a deer or similar creature, which rests against the tree. The skull appears to be embedded within the tree, creating a striking contrast between the organic shapes of the wood and the skeletal structure. The overall composition of the image evokes a sense of nature's cycles and the passage of time.