Human Generated Data

Title

Florence, #8

Date

1990

People

Artist: Jed Fielding, American 1953 -

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Coolidge Fund, P1991.6

Human Generated Data

Title

Florence, #8

People

Artist: Jed Fielding, American 1953 -

Date

1990

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Coolidge Fund, P1991.6

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Road 66.3
Tarmac 64.3
Asphalt 64.3
Text 61
Tar 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

no person 98.1
texture 97.5
art 96.4
abstract 95.8
retro 92.8
collage 92
desktop 92
pattern 91.9
paper 91.6
design 90.8
urban 90.4
architecture 88.5
winter 88.3
rough 88.1
nature 88.1
street 87.7
vintage 87.3
beach 87.2
wear 86.9
old 86.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

device 52.4
sundial 39.7
indicator 36.2
timepiece 31.7
instrument 26.2
measuring instrument 23.8
mechanical device 19.7
windshield wiper 19.6
mechanism 16.6
paper 16.5
metal 15.3
equipment 14.8
business 14.6
close 14.3
hook 13.6
object 12.5
tool 12.4
closeup 12.1
note 11.9
office 11.2
blank 11.1
construction 10.3
structure 10.2
work 10.2
message 10
steel 9.7
post 9.5
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architecture 9.4
umbrella 9.2
sport 9.1
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space 8.5
design 8.4
wall 7.7
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concrete 7.7
card 7.6
sign 7.5
frame 7.5
iron 7.5
light 7.3
new 7.3
building 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

black and white 92.7
text 88.4
abstract 83
drawing 81.6
sketch 77.7
monochrome 76.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bow

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bow 95.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

paintings art 96.7%
nature landscape 1.5%
text visuals 1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a long line of wires

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white photograph showcasing a minimalist composition. The image features a textured wall with subtle tonal variations and a horizontal line dividing the top smooth portion of the wall from the bottom rougher section. The focal point is the shadow play on the wall. A thin metal pole casts an angular shadow with a curve, creating an abstract and dynamic visual. The lower part of the shadow appears like an arrow or point. The photograph includes handwritten text at the bottom left, reading "Florence #8, 1994," indicating the location and year of capture. The simplicity of the design highlights the interplay of light, shadow, and form.

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

The image is a black and white photograph that captures the shadow of a street lamp on a textured concrete wall. The shadow creates interesting geometric shapes, with a straight diagonal line intersecting a curved line, casting a distinct form against the wall. The photograph appears to have been taken in an urban environment, as implied by the concrete wall and the presence of the street lamp. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the shadow and the surface texture of the wall, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow. At the bottom of the image, there is a handwritten note indicating "Florence #9, 1979," suggesting the location and date when the photograph was taken. Additionally, there is a signature at the lower right corner of the image. The overall feel of the photograph is abstract and minimalist.

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 an abstract, minimalist composition. The main subject is a simple, angular metal structure or sculpture that extends diagonally across the frame, casting a long shadow against a textured, mottled background. The overall aesthetic is stark and geometric, with a strong interplay of light and shadow creating a sense of depth and visual interest. The image has a contemplative, almost meditative quality, inviting the viewer to engage with its formal elements and explore the relationship between the sculptural form and its surrounding environment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The black and white photograph depicts an abstract composition featuring the shadow of a curved metal sculpture cast against a textured concrete wall. The sculpture itself is not fully visible, with only a portion of its arcing form extending into the frame from the left side. The interplay between the sculpture's curving lines and its elongated, distorted shadow creates a visually striking contrast against the rough, mottled surface of the wall behind it. The image is dated "Florence #9, 1990" in the bottom right corner, suggesting it was taken in Florence, Italy.

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

This is a black and white artistic photograph taken in Florence in 1974. The image shows a minimalist composition featuring the shadow and form of what appears to be a street lamp or light fixture against a textured wall. The wall has two distinct sections - a smooth upper portion and a more textured lower portion separated by a horizontal line. The lamp casts a strong diagonal shadow, creating an interesting geometric pattern. The composition is stark and architectural, emphasizing lines, angles, and the interplay between light and shadow. The image demonstrates strong contrast and careful attention to form and composition, characteristic of modernist photography.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wall with a shadow cast by an object. The wall has a rough texture and appears to be made of concrete or stucco. A shadow is cast on the wall, suggesting that the object is thin and curved, possibly a wire or a rod. The shadow is dark and prominent, indicating that the light source is strong and direct.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is some handwritten text that reads "Florence #8, 1994." This suggests that the photograph was taken in Florence, Italy, in 1994, and that it is part of a series of photographs labeled with numbers.

Overall, the image is a simple yet striking representation of a common urban scene. The use of black and white photography emphasizes the textures and shapes of the wall and the shadow, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The handwritten text adds a personal touch to the image, suggesting that it is a unique and meaningful work of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wall with a shadow cast on it. The wall is made of concrete and has a rough texture. The shadow is cast by a long, thin object that is attached to the wall at an angle. The object appears to be a piece of metal or a wire, and it is curved in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy.

The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at the wall and the shadow. This creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, drawing the viewer's eye to the details of the wall and the shadow. The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with clean lines and a limited color palette creating a sense of calm and serenity.

The image is signed "Florence #P. 1990" in the bottom-left corner, suggesting that it was taken by a photographer named Florence in 1990. The image may have been taken in Florence, Italy, or it may simply be a reference to the city. Overall, the image is a beautiful example of black-and-white photography, capturing a moment in time and creating a sense of atmosphere and mood.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph that features a wall with a textured surface. The wall appears to be made of concrete or a similar material, and it has a rough, uneven texture. There is a small object attached to the wall, which casts a long, narrow shadow onto the wall's surface. The shadow is sharply defined and appears to be moving, suggesting that the object is in motion or that the camera is moving. The photograph is framed by a white border, which adds a sense of contrast to the image. The overall composition of the image is simple and minimalist, with the focus on the wall and the shadow. The image evokes a sense of movement and transience, as the shadow moves across the wall, leaving a fleeting impression.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wall with a shadow of a wire or cable on it. The shadow is cast by the wire or cable, which is positioned at an angle and appears to be hanging from the wall. The shadow is long and narrow, and it stretches across the wall, creating a striking visual effect. The image has a minimalist and abstract quality, with the focus on the interplay of light and shadow.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white photograph depicts a stone wall and a section of a rounded object casting a strong shadow. The wall appears to be textured with a slightly rough surface and is divided horizontally by a ledge or a protruding section made of rough-cut stones. The bottom edge of the photograph cuts through this ledge.

Attached to the upper portion of the wall is a straight, rod-like object casting a sharply defined, long shadow that stretches diagonally across the wall and onto the stone ledge, ending in an arrow-shaped tip.

To the right of the rod, there is a curved line that suggests the edge of a rounded object or structure. This curve begins near the top right corner and continues down, extending beyond the ledge and onto the lower portion of the wall.

The photograph is framed with a white border, and there is some writing along the bottom left, which seems to indicate the title "Florence #1, 1990". A signature is seen to the lower right of the wall. The image is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow, and creating a minimalist, architectural composition.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph with a minimalist aesthetic. It focuses on the interplay of light, shadow, and geometric shapes against a textured wall. The composition is striking in its simplicity.

Specific Elements:

  • Wall: The primary backdrop is a textured wall. There are signs of age and wear, suggesting the wall is either made of concrete or a rough, stucco-like material. It is divided into two parts by a horizontal line. The top section is higher, and the bottom section is textured.
  • Light and Shadows: Strong sunlight casts prominent shadows. One shadow extends diagonally across the frame from what appears to be a small, cylindrical object attached to the wall.
  • Forms/Objects: A small, cylindrical object projects from the top of the wall (a streetlight, or a bracket) creates a striking shadow. There's also a curved shape, perhaps a piece of architectural design or part of a canopy, casting another shadow.
  • Composition: The photograph is tightly framed, with the subjects taking up much of the view. The composition makes use of the strong contrast between light and shadow.
  • Text: At the bottom of the frame, the words "FLORENCE #7, 1990" is written, followed by a signature.

Style and Atmosphere:

The photograph has a sense of stillness and stark beauty. The monochrome palette and the way the light and shadows interact create a dramatic and contemplative mood. The image likely attempts to highlight the beauty of simple architectural elements and how they interact with the environment.

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 section of a textured wall. The wall has a rough, uneven surface, giving it a rustic appearance. Two distinct shadows are cast on the wall, creating an interesting visual effect.

The first shadow is that of a straight, diagonal object, possibly a pole or rod, which extends from the top left corner of the image towards the bottom right. The second shadow is curved and appears to be cast by a cable or wire. This curved shadow intersects the straight shadow, creating a dynamic interplay of lines and shapes.

The photograph is labeled "Florence #8, 1950" in the bottom left corner, indicating that it was taken in Florence, Italy, in the year 1950. There is also a signature or mark in the bottom right corner, which might be the photographer's signature.

The overall composition of the photograph emphasizes the contrast between the light and dark areas, as well as the interplay of geometric shapes created by the shadows.

Qwen

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

This is a black and white photograph featuring a simple composition. The image appears to focus on a textured wall with a utilitarian light fixture mounted on it. A curved, flexible cable is connected to the light fixture and extends downward, casting a distinct shadow on the wall. The shadow's shape is quite abstract and artistic, adding a dynamic element to the otherwise static scene. The photograph is taken in a low-light setting, emphasizing the contrast between the light and shadow. The lower left corner of the image includes text, possibly a title or caption, that reads "Florence #8, 1990." There is also a signature in the lower right corner, denoting the artist or photographer. The overall mood of the image is minimalist and contemplative.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph titled "Florence #2, 1990," depicting a minimalist and abstract scene. The image features a textured wall that serves as the background, with a smooth upper portion and a rougher, horizontally lined lower section. Two black lines are prominently displayed in the foreground. One line is straight and extends diagonally across the image, with a small rectangular shape at its top end. The other line is curved, starting from the lower right corner and arching upward before curving back down. The contrast between the lines and the wall creates a strong visual impact. The photograph is signed in the bottom right corner.

Text analysis

Amazon

FLORENCE
8.
A
FLORENCE A 8. 1998
1998

Google

FLORENCE A P, 199.
FLORENCE
A
P,
199.