Human Generated Data

Title

General View of the Yungang Caves, Datong, Shanxi Province

Date

20th century

People

-

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Grenville L. Winthrop, Class of 1886, 1941.58

Human Generated Data

Title

General View of the Yungang Caves, Datong, Shanxi Province

Date

20th century

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Grenville L. Winthrop, Class of 1886, 1941.58

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Landscape 99.9
Nature 99.9
Outdoors 99.9
Scenery 99.9
Ground 98.9
Panoramic 97.8
Aerial View 90.6
Soil 89.6
Land 79.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

no person 99.2
desert 99.1
landscape 98.7
travel 98
outdoors 96.5
sand 96
nature 93.8
sky 92.5
wasteland 91.1
dry 90.7
hill 88.2
hot 86.9
mountain 86.9
water 86.4
adventure 84.7
arid 83.8
dust 80.9
remote 79.8
road 79.3
soil 79.3

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

steppe 100
plain 100
land 78.5
landscape 42.5
sand 35
sky 33.6
beach 30
desert 25.8
clouds 23.7
travel 23.3
sea 22
water 21.4
scenic 21.1
highland 20.3
coast 19.8
ocean 19.1
rock 17.4
cloud 17.3
horizon 17.2
summer 16.1
hill 16
mountains 15.8
outdoors 15.7
tourism 15.7
vacation 15.6
seaside 15.6
shoreline 15.4
mountain 15.3
scenery 14.5
environment 14
wave 13.9
lake 13.8
sun 13.7
waves 13
island 12.9
coastline 12.3
park 11.6
natural 11.4
scene 11.3
dry 11.2
countryside 11
hot 10.9
field 10.9
national 10.9
shore 10.8
river 10.7
day 10.2
stone 10.2
nobody 10.1
outdoor 10
sunset 9.9
valley 9.6
sunny 9.5
recreation 9
grass 8.7
outside 8.6
tree 8.5
rural 8
holiday 7.9
forest 7.9
hills 7.8
canyon 7.8
pacific 7.8
tropical 7.7
wilderness 7.7
dirt 7.7
panorama 7.6
adventure 7.6
idyllic 7.6
cloudy 7.5
destination 7.5
tourist 7.3
tranquil 7.3
road 7.2
trees 7.1
country 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Sky 95.3
Plant 94.9
Ecoregion 92.1
Tree 83.1
Cloud 80
Plain 77.5
Formation 76.9
Grassland 76.6
Landscape 76.4
Aeolian landform 75.9
Horizon 75.6
Prairie 71.8
Hill 71
Ancient history 70.1
Plateau 69.7
Badlands 68.1
Soil 67.7
History 67.7
Road 66.8
Rock 64.4

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

outdoor 97.4
cloud 85.8
sky 80.4
field 79.9
landscape 79.2
text 74.8
desert 67.8
painting 65.5
distance 11.7

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

nature landscape 92.5%
beaches seaside 7.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a close up of a desert field 94%
a close up of a dry grass field 89.4%
close up of a desert field 89.3%

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

a photograph of a view of a desert landscape with a view of a city -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This is a panoramic image of a desert town set within a vast, arid landscape. The foreground features sparse vegetation and patches of grass extending across sandy terrain. In the middle distance, the town itself is visible, with white, clustered buildings, accented by a few structures with yellow tones. The town appears to have a historic or ancient feel, as some structures resemble ruins or traditional architecture. Surrounding the town are agricultural fields and some scattered greenery. A faint blue waterway runs diagonally near the town's edge. In the background, rolling hills and distant mountains stretch under a clear, pale blue sky. The overall scene evokes a serene and remote atmosphere.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a vast open landscape with a historical city or settlement situated in the middle ground. The scene is set in a semi-arid environment, with patches of green vegetation visible in the foreground, indicating dispersed growth of grass and low shrubs. The city appears to be an old settlement with a variety of low-rise, closely packed buildings. Some of these structures have distinctive architectural features, possibly suggesting historical or cultural significance. The buildings are primarily white or light in color, with some showing hints of yellow or orange, possibly indicating the effects of sunlight or the materials used in their construction. In the background, there are rolling hills or a plateau stretching to the horizon under a pale blue sky with few clouds. The overall atmosphere suggests a peaceful and serene setting, with a timeless or historical quality to the cityscape.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a panoramic view of a desert landscape. In the foreground, there is a vast expanse of arid, rocky terrain with sparse vegetation. In the distance, a sprawling city can be seen, with buildings and structures dotting the landscape. The sky is hazy and overcast, creating a muted, atmospheric quality to the scene. Overall, the image conveys a sense of the harsh, rugged environment of this desert region.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be a historical landscape photograph or painting showing a distant view of what looks like a Middle Eastern or North African settlement. The scene depicts a sprawling town or village with white buildings scattered across the terrain. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and plains, with patches of green vegetation interspersed with more arid, sandy areas. The sky is a pale blue, and the overall color palette is muted with beiges, greens, and whites. The settlement appears to be situated in a valley or plain with hills visible in the background. The architecture visible in the distance seems typical of traditional Middle Eastern construction, with low-lying buildings and possibly some minarets or similar structures rising above the general skyline.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a serene landscape of a small town or village, characterized by a predominantly flat terrain with rolling hills in the distance. The town is situated in the center of the image, featuring a mix of buildings, some of which appear to be white or light-colored, while others are yellow or have yellow roofs. The buildings are interspersed with trees and greenery, adding to the natural beauty of the scene.

In the foreground, a vast expanse of grassy fields stretches out, punctuated by patches of dirt and sand. The sky above is a soft, pale blue, with a few wispy clouds drifting lazily across it. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and peacefulness, evoking a sense of a rural or countryside setting.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a vintage photograph of a vast, arid landscape with a sprawling city in the distance. The foreground features a barren, sandy terrain dotted with sparse vegetation, while the background showcases a sprawling city with numerous buildings and structures. Notably, several buildings are adorned with golden roofs, adding a touch of elegance to the otherwise desolate landscape.

The sky above is a hazy gray, suggesting a dusty or polluted environment. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes a sense of desolation and isolation, with the city appearing as an oasis in the midst of a harsh and unforgiving environment. The image's muted color palette and worn texture evoke a sense of age and nostalgia, as if it has been preserved for decades. Despite its faded appearance, the image still conveys a powerful sense of place and atmosphere, inviting the viewer to imagine the stories and experiences that have unfolded within this unique and captivating landscape.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a wide aerial view of a vast desert landscape, featuring a small settlement or town in the distance. The town is surrounded by a barren terrain with sparse vegetation, consisting mostly of dry grass and scattered shrubs. The settlement appears to be composed of several buildings, some of which have yellow roofs, suggesting a cultural or architectural significance. The sky is clear and blue, with a few scattered clouds, indicating a sunny day. The horizon line is prominent, emphasizing the vastness of the desert. The image conveys a sense of isolation and the harsh conditions of desert life.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a photograph of a town with a flat landscape. The town is surrounded by a vast expanse of land, and there is a river running through the middle of the land. The town is in the distance, and it is surrounded by a field of grass and dirt. The sky is clear, with a few clouds. The image is in black and white.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a landscape photograph featuring a city in the distance. The photograph has a slightly faded or aged appearance, suggesting it may be older.

Foreground: The foreground is dominated by a dry, grassy area. Patches of low-lying green vegetation and sparse grass give the area a slightly arid feel.

Midground: The midground consists of a vast plain. There are some agricultural fields, some green areas, and a body of water in the distance. A group of sheep is scattered across the plain.

Background: The background features a city built along a ridge or hillside. Buildings with distinct yellow roofs are scattered throughout the city. Low hills or mountains are visible in the far distance, under a hazy sky.

Color and Tone: The color palette leans towards muted tones, with a prevalence of tans, greens, and blues. The image gives a vintage or slightly washed-out appearance. The sky is a soft, pale blue.

Composition: The photograph appears to be taken from an elevated position, providing a wide, panoramic view of the scene. The composition guides the viewer's eye from the detailed foreground, through the expanse of the midground, to the focal point of the city in the background.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a wide, expansive view of a settlement or city nestled into a dry, rolling landscape. The foreground is dominated by a small hill covered with sparse, green grass and sandy patches, giving a sense of the arid environment.

In the middle ground, there are fields and what appear to be agricultural plots, showing patches of green vegetation amidst the drier terrain. A group of animals, possibly sheep or goats, are gathered together in one of these open areas. A narrow, light-colored stream or river meanders across the landscape, adding a touch of contrast to the otherwise muted tones.

The settlement itself is visible in the distance, with buildings that appear to be clustered together. Some of the structures have distinct orange roofs, catching the eye and suggesting either a unique architectural style or perhaps a feature of the time or location. The buildings blend into the landscape, indicating that the settlement has likely adapted to the environment over time.

In the background, the land rises into low hills or mountains, which are a pale gray color, creating a horizon that blends with the sky. The sky is light, with a few wisps of clouds, suggesting a clear day with a slight haze.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and adaptation, showing how humans have established a settlement in a challenging environment. The color palette is muted, dominated by earth tones and pastels, adding to the feeling of age and endurance.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a vast, arid landscape with a prominent settlement in the center. The settlement appears to be a traditional village or town, characterized by closely packed buildings with flat roofs. The structures are primarily made of earthy materials, blending seamlessly with the surrounding terrain.

In the foreground, there is a stretch of barren land with sparse vegetation, indicating a desert or semi-arid environment. The middle ground features cultivated fields, suggesting some level of agricultural activity. The fields are divided into sections, likely for farming purposes.

The background showcases a range of hills or low mountains, adding depth to the landscape. The sky is overcast, with a muted, hazy appearance, which contributes to the overall subdued color palette of the image. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and isolation, typical of remote, rural areas.