Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Dr. Herman M. Juergens, detail of hands taking notes at desk)

Date

1964-67

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.1.90

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Dr. Herman M. Juergens, detail of hands taking notes at desk)

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Date

1964-67

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.1.90

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Finger 95.4
Human 69.2
Person 69.2
Monitor 55.8
LCD Screen 55.8
Screen 55.8
Display 55.8
Electronics 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

people 99.7
adult 98.6
one 98.5
man 96.2
woman 93.6
monochrome 93.4
book series 93.3
indoors 92.5
concentration 90.6
business 89.7
furniture 88.1
two 86.7
portrait 84.8
technology 84.7
writing 84.5
desk 83.8
education 83.6
composition 83
laptop 82.9
child 81.9

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

hand 26.8
man 25.5
device 22.6
black 21.6
male 21.4
people 21.2
person 19.8
adult 17.5
hands 16.5
business 16.4
screwdriver 15.9
finger 15.4
human 15
portrait 14.9
work 14.1
tool 14
hand tool 13.7
suit 13.5
seat belt 13.1
office 12.9
businessman 12.4
skin 12.3
face 12.1
home 12
model 11.7
attractive 11.2
body 11.2
men 11.2
hair 11.1
holding 10.7
finance 10.1
lifestyle 10.1
restraint 9.8
fashion 9.8
safety belt 9.7
one 9.7
fingers 9.5
book 9.4
professional 9.3
laptop 9.2
close 9.1
sensuality 9.1
care 9.1
job 8.8
sexy 8.8
women 8.7
arm 8.5
brush 8.5
lying 8.5
gray 8.1
look 7.9
couple 7.8
computer 7.8
sitting 7.7
relax 7.6
relaxation 7.5
paper 7.4
indoor 7.3
success 7.2
smiling 7.2
instrument 7.2
looking 7.2
blond 7.2
financial 7.1
love 7.1
interior 7.1

Google
created on 2019-03-22

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

indoor 98.2
black and white 79.2
laying 79.2
book 74
hand 48.3
person 45.5
monochrome 26

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 69.2%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

a person lying on a bed 43.7%
a person lying on a bed 43.6%
a person lying down on a bed 39.3%

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

In this black and white close-up photograph, an elderly individual is captured in the act of writing. The person's hands, marked with the signs of age such as visible veins and wrinkles, are the central focus of the shot. One hand holds a pencil poised over a lined index card, while the other hand rests on the card, seemingly stabilizing it.

The individual is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, with the cuff and part of the sleeve visible in the frame. A wristwatch adorns the wrist of the writing hand. The scene is set on a flat surface, likely a desk or table, which also holds a small calendar, several stacks of similar index cards, and a flat object in the corner.

The lighting in the photograph is stark, creating deep shadows that add depth and texture to the image. The high contrast between light and shadow enhances the details of the person's hands and clothing. The overall composition and lighting contribute to a sense of intimacy and focus on the act of writing.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white close-up photograph, likely taken from a low angle, focusing on the hands of a person writing. The hands are aged, with visible wrinkles and veins.

  • Focus: The main subject is the hands of a person writing with a pencil on a lined piece of paper. The details of the hands are sharp, highlighting the texture of the skin.
  • Setting: The person is likely sitting at a desk. There's a calendar visible in the background, a small card, and possibly other documents.
  • Composition: The composition is dynamic, with the hands and pencil positioned in the center. The low-angle view suggests the photographer wanted to emphasize the action of writing.
  • Tone: The image conveys a sense of age, possibly experience, and perhaps even a feeling of focus or concentration. The black and white format gives it a classic, timeless feel.