Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (tank in field, Vietnam)

Date

1967-68

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.1.144

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (tank in field, Vietnam)

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Date

1967-68

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.1.144

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Nature 89
Outdoors 75.4
Smoke 71.2
Transportation 68.5
Airplane 68.5
Vehicle 68.5
Aircraft 68.5
Building 64.1
Cable 61.6
Ship 55.1
Navy 55.1
Military 55.1
Battleship 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

winter 96.9
landscape 96.6
snow 95.6
no person 93.9
storm 92.7
silhouette 90.9
sky 90.5
industry 90.2
transportation system 89.1
light 87.7
bridge 86.7
cold 85.7
fog 85.7
vehicle 85.6
energy 85
ice 84.7
weather 84.5
environment 84
daylight 83.1
travel 80.5

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

crane 94.2
cannon 56.2
lifting device 51.7
device 43.7
sky 41.1
gun 31.9
industry 30.8
weapon 26.5
construction 24
industrial 23.6
landscape 22.3
cloud 20.7
building 19.1
steel 17.8
clouds 16.9
structure 15.5
transportation 15.2
equipment 15.2
site 15
artillery 14.8
engineering 14.3
long tom 13.9
outdoors 13.4
architecture 13.3
silhouette 13.2
high 13
lift 12.7
water 12.7
tower 12.5
environment 12.3
machine 12.3
cable 12.3
metal 12.1
work 11.8
sunset 11.7
light 11.4
tall 11.3
transport 11
river 10.7
forest 10.4
business 10.3
sea 10.2
power 10.1
tree 10
scenery 9.9
machinery 9.8
bridge 9.7
port 9.6
urban 9.6
concrete 9.6
heavy 9.5
scene 9.5
armament 9.4
day 9.4
ocean 9.1
technology 8.9
mountain 8.9
lifting 8.8
cargo 8.7
development 8.6
outdoor 8.4
smoke 8.4
house 8.4
ship 8.3
frame 8.3
city 8.3
park 8.1
new 8.1
sun 8.1
shipping 7.9
dock 7.8
travel 7.7
harbor 7.7
energy 7.6
tourism 7.4
exterior 7.4
yellow 7.3
activity 7.2
scenic 7

Google
created on 2019-03-22

Picture frame 75.3
Sky 73.3
Black-and-white 68.3
Photography 62.4
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

bridge 8.3
train 8.1
locomotive 7.1
black and white 6.6
railroad 5.7
winter 4.9
steam 3.7
fog 3.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane
Airplane 68.5%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-22

a sign on a window sill 71.2%
a sign on a window 70.1%
a sign on a window ledge 70%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a tank engine sitting on top of a hill -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white scene of a military or war landscape. In the foreground, the large silhouette of a cannon’s barrel is visible, possibly framing the shot. In the background, there is a tall tower with a skeletal structure, likely for observation or signaling. Below and in front of the tower, a tank is visible, with its gun pointed outward. The overall setting appears desolate, with cloudy skies and silhouettes of people and other structures faintly visible. The composition emphasizes a dramatic and somber atmosphere, potentially capturing a moment during wartime or a military operation.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a military scene. In the foreground, a large artillery piece is visible, with its barrel extending across the upper right part of the frame. In the middle ground, to the left of the image, a tank can be seen with its gun barrel pointed slightly upwards. In the background, a tall, lattice-like observation tower is present toward the right side of the image, silhouetted against a cloudy sky. The scene suggests a military setting, possibly during wartime or a training exercise, with the presence of heavy weaponry and an observation post. The overall tone of the image is dramatic, with the dark silhouettes contrasting against the brighter sky, creating a stark and imposing atmosphere.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a black and white landscape with a large, curved structure in the foreground and a tall, skeletal tower structure in the background. The landscape appears to be hilly or mountainous, with clouds in the sky. The overall scene has a somber, industrial feel to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be a black and white military photograph, likely from a war zone or military installation. In the image, there's a tall observation or communications tower visible in the background, and what appears to be military equipment, possibly a tank or artillery piece, silhouetted against the horizon. The photo has a distinctive dark bar or frame visible on the left side and top of the image, which might be part of the photograph's mounting or framing. The sky shows some cloud cover, and the overall mood of the image is stark and industrial. The composition creates a sense of tension and vigilance, typical of military surveillance or defensive positions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a tank and a watchtower, with a large metal beam in the foreground.

The tank is positioned on the left side of the image, facing right. It has a long barrel protruding from the front, and its turret is visible above the top of the tank. The tank appears to be moving towards the watchtower, which is situated on the right side of the image. The watchtower is constructed from metal and has a flat top, with a small platform at the top.

In the foreground, a large metal beam is visible, extending from the left side of the image. The beam is angled downwards, with one end pointing towards the bottom-left corner of the image and the other end pointing towards the top-right corner.

The background of the image features a cloudy sky, with dark clouds gathering in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of tension and foreboding, as if the tank and watchtower are preparing for battle.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a military scene, featuring a tank and a watchtower. The photograph appears to be old, with visible signs of aging such as cracks and discoloration.

In the foreground, a large metal object resembling a pipe or beam stretches across the top-left corner of the image, partially obscuring the view. Below this object, a tank is positioned in the center of the image, facing left. The tank has a long barrel and appears to be stationary.

To the right of the tank, a tall watchtower stands, constructed from metal beams and featuring a platform at the top. The watchtower is likely used for surveillance or observation purposes.

The background of the image shows a cloudy sky, with dark clouds looming in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of tension or conflict, possibly during wartime.

The photograph's age and condition suggest that it may have been taken during a historical event or conflict, although the exact context is unclear. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a military scene from the past, highlighting the importance of surveillance and defense in times of conflict.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a military scene during World War II. The photo captures a tank, a tower, and a cloudy sky. The tank is positioned in the foreground, with its barrel pointing to the right. The tower is located in the background, and it appears to be a watchtower or a communication tower. The sky is filled with clouds, and the overall scene has a somber and war-torn atmosphere.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The black-and-white image shows a large, long, black object in the foreground, which appears to be a gun or a cannon. In the background, there is a tall tower, possibly a watchtower, with two people on top. There are also some buildings, possibly tents, and a tank. The sky is cloudy, and there is a foggy mist in the distance. The image has a vintage filter, giving it an old-fashioned look.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph with a slightly aged or vintage look. It appears to depict a military scene, potentially from a war or conflict.

Key Elements:

  • Large Gun Barrel: Dominating the foreground is a large, dark gun barrel, possibly a cannon or artillery piece. It's positioned diagonally, creating a strong visual element.
  • Military Tank: In the middle distance, there's a military tank partially obscured by the landscape.
  • Observation Tower: To the right, a tall wooden observation tower stands, with what appears to be a platform at the top, suggesting personnel are stationed there for observation.
  • Landscape: The background shows a low, undulating landscape, possibly a battlefield. There are visible clouds in the sky, hinting at a cloudy day.
  • Fencing: There is a fence visible in the background.
  • Personnel: There are silhouettes of people scattered throughout the scene, adding to the impression of military activity.

Additional Details:

  • Light and Shadow: The photograph has a strong contrast, with deep shadows, and a bright sky, creating a dramatic effect.
  • Texture: The image has some imperfections, such as scratches, which gives it a sense of history and age.
  • Atmosphere: The composition and the presence of military elements give a sense of tension and possibly danger.

Overall, it's a powerful image that evokes a sense of military conflict and history.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The black and white photograph shows a military scene with a large tank cannon barrel prominently featured in the foreground. The barrel, heavily contrasted, diagonally cuts across the frame from the top right corner to the bottom left corner, almost obscuring the scene behind it.

In the background, a tank is positioned on the horizon line amidst what appears to be a battlefield or military base. The sky is filled with ominous clouds, adding a sense of drama and tension to the image. To the right of the tank, a tall wooden watchtower stands, topped with a small platform where figures can be discerned.

The ground is rugged and uneven, possibly fortified, with indications of barbed wire. In the distance, blurry silhouettes of people can be seen. The overall composition suggests a moment of preparation, observation, or anticipation in a military context.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a naval gun, likely from a battleship or a similar large naval vessel. The gun is prominently displayed in the foreground, extending diagonally from the left side of the image. In the background, there is a watchtower or observation tower, which is likely used for surveillance or communication. The scene is set against a cloudy sky, and there is a tank or armored vehicle visible on the ground in the distance. The overall setting suggests a military installation or a naval base. The photograph has a vintage appearance, possibly indicating it was taken during a historical period, such as World War II.