Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Dr. Herman M. Juergens, seated at desk visible through office doorway)

Date

1964-67

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.1.88

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Dr. Herman M. Juergens, seated at desk visible through office doorway)

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Date

1964-67

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.1.88

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Sitting 98.8
Human 98.8
Person 98.1
Furniture 88.3
Chair 88.3
Flooring 88.1
Floor 69.1
Screen 69
Monitor 69
Electronics 69
Display 69
LCD Screen 69
Door 68.7
Face 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

people 100
one 99.2
adult 99.2
man 98.7
two 98.5
administration 95
vehicle 93
indoors 92.6
group 92.5
transportation system 90.7
room 90.5
leader 88
furniture 87.7
street 87.4
window 86.1
wear 85.7
sit 85.2
three 85
newspaper 84.4
woman 84.3

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

sliding door 51.3
door 50.8
movable barrier 35.3
barrier 24.8
man 21.5
device 17.7
window 16.4
male 16.3
window screen 15.8
shop 15.8
people 14.5
passenger 14.2
interior 14.1
barbershop 14
black 13.8
screen 12.5
machine 12.5
building 12.2
business 12.1
obstruction 12.1
old 11.8
portrait 11.6
adult 11.6
person 11.2
elevator 11.2
architecture 10.9
gate 10.8
inside 10.1
equipment 10
protective covering 10
indoors 9.7
light 9.3
house 9.2
chair 9.2
lifting device 9
mercantile establishment 8.8
entrance 8.7
cash machine 8.5
travel 8.4
alone 8.2
one 8.2
dress 8.1
work 7.8
men 7.7
turnstile 7.6
prison 7.5
silhouette 7.4
worker 7.2
looking 7.2
transportation 7.2
hair 7.1
women 7.1
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-03-22

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

indoor 97.6
man 97.5
sitting 95.4
person 90.1
working 61.8
silhouette 18
black and white 12.1
monochrome 3.5
window 2.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-44
Gender Male, 71.7%
Sad 39.2%
Angry 4.2%
Calm 52.6%
Surprised 1.2%
Confused 1.4%
Happy 1.1%
Disgusted 0.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Chair
Person 98.1%
Chair 88.3%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a man sitting at a desk with a laptop computer -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts an elderly man wearing glasses and dressed in formal attire, including a white shirt and a bow tie. He is seated on an office chair in a sparsely furnished room, working at a desk. The room appears to be small and minimalistic, with sunlight streaming in through two windows in the background. A clock and other items rest on the desk, and the man seems focused on his work or handling objects in his hands. The angle of the image is slightly voyeuristic, as it is taken from an open doorway, offering a partial view of the space. The overall mood suggests quiet concentration or solitude.

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of an elderly man sitting at a desk in a small office. The man is wearing a white shirt and glasses, with a bow tie, and he appears to be working or reading papers. The office is sparsely furnished, with a chair, a desk, and a small shelf or cabinet. There is a window in the background that is letting in a bright light, creating a stark contrast with the otherwise shadowy room. The photograph is taken from outside the door to the office, providing a candid glimpse into the man's workspace.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a man sitting at a desk in an office setting, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The man is dressed in a white shirt and dark pants, and is seated in a black office chair with wheels. He appears to be working on a piece of paper or document, possibly writing or typing.

In the foreground, there is a doorway that leads to another room or hallway. The walls of the office are painted a light color, and there are two windows on the back wall, allowing natural light to enter the room. On the desk, there is a small clock and a microphone, suggesting that the office may be used for presentations or meetings.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of productivity and focus, with the man fully engaged in his work. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, evoking a bygone era when offices were simpler and more formal.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man sitting at a desk in an office. The man is wearing a white shirt, dark pants, and a dark tie. He has short hair and is facing to the right, with his hands on the desk.

The desk is made of wood and has a few papers on it. There is a clock on the wall behind the desk, and a window with curtains on the left side of the room. The floor is made of wood or tile, and there is a doorway in the foreground that leads to another room.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, professional setting, possibly an office or study. The man appears to be working or reading, and the clock on the wall adds a sense of time and routine to the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The black-and-white photo shows a man sitting on a chair in an office room. He is wearing glasses and a bow tie. He is holding a pen and appears to be writing on a piece of paper. The desk has a clock and a bottle on top. Behind him is a window with curtains. The room has a door on the right side. The floor is made of concrete.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an elderly man sitting in an office chair. He is wearing glasses and a long-sleeved shirt, and he is looking down at a desk in front of him. The desk has a clock, a bottle, and some papers on it. The man's shadow is cast on the wall behind him, and there is a window with a curtain in the background. The image has a slightly blurry effect, giving it a nostalgic or old-fashioned feel.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

Captured in monochrome, the image presents a man seated at a desk within an office setting, viewed through a doorway. The man, balding with a visible crown and wearing spectacles, is dressed in a light-colored shirt and dark trousers. He is seated in a swivel chair, positioned at a desk cluttered with papers and office supplies, including what appears to be a small clock.

The desk is situated near a window, allowing daylight to permeate the scene. The office is simply furnished, with the focus primarily on the man and his immediate workspace. The doorway through which the scene is viewed adds depth and perspective to the composition, partially obscuring the view but framing the subject. The overall impression is one of quiet industry and focused activity.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the mid-20th century, based on the style and the subject matter. It's taken from a doorway, framing a man at a desk in an office setting. The lighting is natural, coming through a window, casting shadows and creating a sense of depth.

Subject & Composition:

  • Main Subject: A man is sitting at his desk, facing towards the left. He is balding, wearing glasses, a button-down shirt, and a bow tie. He seems to be working.
  • Desk: The desk is cluttered with papers and has a clock on it. There appears to be a drafting table or another workspace behind the desk.
  • Office Setting: The office is quite plain, with a window on the far wall and what appear to be dividers creating a cubicle or office space.
  • Framing: The shot is framed by the doorway, adding a voyeuristic quality to the image.

Technical Aspects:

  • Black and White: The monochrome palette adds a sense of history and formality.
  • Lighting: The light from the window is creating shadows on the floor and the man, adding depth and dimension to the scene.
  • Grain: The photograph has a noticeable grain, which is typical of older photographs.

Possible Interpretations:

  • The image could represent the routine and solitude of office work.
  • It might capture a moment of focus and concentration.
  • The composition offers a glimpse into a past era's work environment.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a man seated at a desk in a small, somewhat sparse office. He is focused on reading a document or book, which is open in front of him. The man is wearing glasses and a light-colored shirt with dark pants. The office has minimal furnishings, including a desk, a chair, and a small clock on the desk. The room has a window with a curtain, allowing some natural light to enter. The photograph is taken from the doorway, giving a view into the office space. The overall atmosphere of the image is quiet and contemplative, suggesting a scene of focused work or study.