Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (aerial view of army base, 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, 2007.184.1.161

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (aerial view of army base, 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, 2007.184.1.161

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Nature 99.8
Outdoors 99.8
Landscape 99.8
Scenery 99.4
Building 91.6
Transportation 90.8
Vehicle 90.8
Train 90.8
Airport 90.8
Aerial View 89.7
Airfield 76.6
Train 72.2
Urban 72
Train 70.8
Office Building 68.5
Train 68
Architecture 65.9
Housing 65.9
Terminal 55.6
Road 55.6
Tower 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

vehicle 97.6
road 97.5
no person 97.5
industry 97
transportation system 96.4
city 96.2
water 95.1
landscape 94.8
travel 94.5
technology 93.2
pollution 92.9
architecture 92.8
street 91.9
urban 90.7
aerial 90.5
business 90.4
aircraft 88.1
house 85.8
sky 84.4
building 83.8

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

ship 33.3
aircraft carrier 32.1
city 28.3
device 27.3
electrical device 26.3
warship 25.7
solar array 25.7
sky 24.8
vessel 24.4
architecture 23
building 21.5
military vehicle 19.3
travel 19
sea 18
vehicle 16.8
water 16.7
urban 15.7
aerial 15.5
marina 15.2
buildings 15.1
landscape 14.9
panorama 14.3
bridge 14.3
ocean 14.1
tourism 14
town 13.9
skyscraper 13.9
beach 13.5
outdoor 13
structure 12.7
tower 12.5
craft 12.4
roof 12.2
technology 11.9
landmark 11.7
transportation 11.7
center 11.6
equipment 11.4
cell 11.2
old 11.1
construction 11.1
exterior 11.1
coast 10.8
station 10.6
above 10.6
cityscape 10.4
industrial 10
river 9.9
park 9.9
sun 9.7
solar cell 9.6
skyline 9.5
clouds 9.3
street 9.2
vacation 9
history 8.9
scenic 8.8
scene 8.7
boat 8.6
transport 8.2
new 8.1
cloud 7.7
modern 7.7
industry 7.7
downtown 7.7
capital 7.6
energy 7.6
power 7.6
window 7.5
steel arch bridge 7.5
monument 7.5
lake 7.4
light 7.4
business 7.3
tourist 7.3
sand 7.1
day 7.1

Google
created on 2019-03-22

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

city 8.5
building 8.5
aerial 5.7
airport 5.3
tower 4.1
sky 3.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train
Train 90.8%
Train 72.2%
Train 70.8%
Train 68%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-22

a bridge over a body of water 35.6%
a close up of a bridge 35.5%
a bridge over some water 28.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a large building with a lot of buildings and a lot of snow -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image is a black-and-white aerial photograph of a large building complex with symmetrical layouts. The central building appears to be three stories tall, flanked by four rectangular, two-story buildings on each side, creating a U-shape around an open courtyard. The courtyard includes an open grassy area, flagpoles, and some paved sections. Cars are parked around the perimeter of the buildings, and roads surround the complex, with visible intersections connecting to the surrounding area. In the background, there are fields, water bodies, and undeveloped land, suggesting this is on the outskirts of a developed area. The overall atmosphere has an institutional or campus-like feel, possibly resembling a military base, government facility, or corporate center.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts an aerial view of a large industrial or office complex consisting of multiple rectangular buildings arranged symmetrically around a central courtyard. The buildings appear to be long and flat-roofed, each with a similar architectural style. The complex is bordered by wide roads, and there are several parked cars visible around the buildings, suggesting it is likely for commercial or industrial use. The area in front of the buildings features a grassy field with flagpoles, and the landscape beyond the complex is mostly open, with a mix of land and water bodies in the distance. The overall environment is quite spread out. The image is in black and white, indicating it might be from a past decade.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be an aerial photograph of a large industrial or commercial complex. The scene depicts a series of large, rectangular buildings arranged in a grid pattern, surrounded by open spaces and roads. The overall landscape appears to be flat, with some hills or mountains visible in the distance. The image has a monochrome, black-and-white aesthetic, suggesting it was taken at an earlier time period.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This is a black and white aerial photograph showing what appears to be a military or institutional complex. The image shows several long, rectangular buildings arranged in a planned layout with connecting roads and parking areas. The buildings appear to be single or two-story structures with flat roofs, typical of military barracks or administrative buildings from mid-20th century construction. The surrounding landscape looks fairly sparse and undeveloped, with what seems to be open terrain or fields in the background. There's a curved road or entrance way at the bottom of the image with what might be a traffic circle or roundabout. The photograph was likely taken from an aircraft or elevated position to capture this bird's-eye view of the facility.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white aerial photograph of a large industrial or military complex. The complex is situated in a rural area, with a few buildings and roads visible. The main building is a long, rectangular structure with multiple stories and a flat roof. It appears to be a warehouse or factory, given its size and layout.

In front of the main building, there is a large parking lot with several cars parked. To the left of the main building, there is another smaller building that may be an office or administrative space. On the right side of the main building, there is a long, rectangular structure that could be a storage facility or a maintenance building.

The complex is surrounded by a network of roads and parking lots, with several cars and trucks visible. In the background, there are fields and trees, suggesting that the complex is located in a rural area.

Overall, the image suggests that the complex is a large industrial or military facility, possibly used for manufacturing, storage, or logistics purposes. The presence of multiple buildings and a large parking lot indicates that it may be a busy and active site.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image depicts a large, industrial complex with several buildings and a parking lot. The complex is situated in a rural area, surrounded by fields and roads. The buildings are all one-story structures with flat roofs, and they appear to be made of concrete or metal. There are several cars parked in the parking lot, and there are also some trucks and other vehicles visible in the surrounding area.

In the background, there are several other buildings and structures visible, including what appears to be a warehouse or factory. There are also some trees and other vegetation visible in the distance. The sky is overcast, and there are some clouds visible in the distance.

Overall, the image suggests that this is an industrial or commercial area, possibly a manufacturing facility or a distribution center. The presence of multiple buildings and a large parking lot suggests that this is a significant operation, and the rural location suggests that it may be located outside of a major city.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white aerial photograph of a military base. The base is surrounded by a wide open area, possibly a runway or a parking lot. There are several buildings, including a large central building with a flat roof and many windows. The buildings are surrounded by a wide area of grass and dirt. In the distance, there is a body of water, possibly a lake or a river. The sky is cloudy.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white aerial view of a military base. There are several buildings of different sizes, some of which have parking spaces in front. There is a wide open area in the middle of the base, with two poles and flags on top. There are also two roads on the side of the base, with a person walking on the right side. In the distance, there is a body of water and a mountain.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-03

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white aerial photograph of a large complex, likely a military base or industrial facility. The perspective is high, giving a wide view of the buildings, roadways, and surrounding landscape. The style suggests it was taken in the mid-20th century.

Key Features:

  • Buildings: There are several long, rectangular buildings with flat roofs, suggesting they may have been used for storage or offices. One larger building is central to the image, along with smaller buildings on either side.
  • Roadways: A network of roadways connects the buildings, with circular intersections.
  • Landscaping: There appears to be a large grass or field area in front of the central building.
  • Surrounding Environment: The background includes a wide-open area with fields and perhaps some water. The sky is overcast.
  • Flags: There is an American flag on a pole within the central complex.

Overall Composition:

The photograph has a formal and functional aesthetic. It is well-composed, with buildings neatly aligned and roadways providing a structured framework.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-03

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an aerial black and white photograph of a large industrial or military complex. It appears to be an older photograph due to its quality and the style of vehicles present.

The complex consists of several long, rectangular buildings with flat roofs. There are three main buildings visible in the foreground arranged around a large, rectangular open space, which is likely a parade ground or athletic field. The buildings have rows of windows suggesting office or dormitory space. The buildings are connected by paved roads and there are parking areas with cars parked in them.

The open space in the center has two flags, one of which seems to be the American flag, flying on poles at one end. The landscaping is simple, appearing as grass or dirt.

In the background, there is a vast expanse of land, possibly including fields, forests, and bodies of water. The land seems relatively flat with some slight rises or hills in the distance. There are some structures in the background, possibly industrial or residential.

The overall impression is one of a planned and structured environment, typical of military bases or large industrial facilities. The photograph has a vintage feel, adding to its historical interest.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white aerial photograph of a large, multi-building complex. The complex consists of several long, rectangular buildings arranged in a U-shape around a central courtyard area. The buildings have flat roofs and appear to be institutional or industrial in nature.

The central courtyard is mostly barren, with some patches of vegetation and possibly some construction or maintenance work in progress, as indicated by the scattered debris and equipment. Surrounding the complex are roads and parking areas, with several vehicles parked around the buildings.

In the background, there is a vast, open landscape with sparse vegetation and some distant structures. The terrain appears relatively flat, with a few low hills or elevations visible on the horizon. The overall setting suggests a remote or semi-rural location. The image gives a sense of a well-planned, large-scale facility, possibly a military base, government complex, or industrial site.