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Human Generated Data

Title

Zigzag

Date

c. 1930

People

Artist: Sherril Schell, American 1877 - 1964

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Kayaloff, P1975.48

Human Generated Data

Title

Zigzag

People

Artist: Sherril Schell, American 1877 - 1964

Date

c. 1930

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Kayaloff, P1975.48

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Wood 56.2
Art 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

art 98
monochrome 97.3
abstract 97.2
street 96.8
architecture 96.5
city 90.6
building 89.6
business 89.1
vintage 88.1
urban 88.1
square 87.8
window 86.8
design 86
no person 85.9
old 84.2
texture 83.9
color 83.3
paper 82.6
graphic 82.5
retro 82.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

architecture 62.6
structure 57.4
obelisk 53.8
column 47.7
building 34.6
sky 27.4
tower 27
skyscraper 26.8
city 26.6
wall 21.3
construction 18
history 17.9
old 17.4
urban 16.6
carton 16.5
ancient 16.4
landmark 16.3
stone 16.1
tourism 15.7
religion 15.2
tall 15.1
travel 14.8
exterior 14.8
modern 14.7
office 14
window 13.9
brick 13.6
built 12.5
art 12.5
box 12.3
monument 12.1
town 12.1
historic 11.9
design 11.8
temple 11.8
architectural 11.5
windows 11.5
container 11.5
buildings 11.3
facade 11.3
culture 11.1
glass 10.9
house of cards 10.3
paper 10.3
arch 10
steel 9.7
cathedral 9.7
famous 9.3
business 9.1
shape 8.9
district 8.7
light 8.7
cityscape 8.5
perspective 8.5
texture 8.3
frame 8.3
church 8.3
traditional 8.3
memorial 8.2
high 7.8
color 7.8
clouds 7.6
vintage 7.4
reflection 7.3
new 7.3
tourist 7.3
minaret 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Black 89.5
Rectangle 89
Sleeve 85.3
Font 81
Art 80.6
Tints and shades 77.4
Urban design 76.7
Facade 76.2
Wood 74.9
Pattern 74.8
Triangle 73.9
Slope 70.1
Visual arts 67.7
Monochrome 67.6
Symmetry 67.4
Monochrome photography 66.6
Graphics 63
City 62.4
Paper product 60.6
Brand 60.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 97.3
art 65.1

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a sign on the side of a building 88.4%
a close up of a sign 88.3%
a sign on a building 84.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a building with a clock tower in the middle of it -100%

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a striking black and white photograph of a skyscraper, showcasing the building's architectural details. The composition emphasizes geometric forms and lines, creating a sense of depth and dynamism.

Here are some key observations:

  • Perspective: The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at the building, which accentuates its height and grandeur. The perspective lines converge dramatically, drawing the eye upwards.
  • Structure and Design: The building appears to be made of brick, with the facade showcasing a unique zig-zag pattern outlined in a lighter material, which adds visual interest. The building has multiple setbacks, creating a stepped effect.
  • Light and Shadow: The play of light and shadow is central to the image's appeal. The sunlight highlights the textures and patterns of the facade while creating deep shadows.
  • Framing: The right side of the frame is partially obscured by a dark shape, possibly a reflection or another building, which gives a sense of incompleteness and adds a touch of mystery to the composition.

Overall, the photograph captures the essence of modernist architecture and its geometric beauty. The contrast between light and shadow, along with the strong lines and patterns, make it a visually compelling image.

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

The image is a sepia-toned, low-angle photograph of a brick building with an Art Deco design. The building has a zigzag pattern along its edge, made of lighter-colored bricks. The building is multi-tiered, with each tier stepping back from the one below, creating a series of ledges or setbacks. Windows are visible on each level, and the top of the building features decorative detailing. The photograph is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the height and angularity of the building. The composition is dynamic, with strong diagonal lines and a sense of upward movement. A dark, blurry shape is visible in the right corner of the image, adding a sense of depth and framing the building.