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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (soldier crouched in rice paddy aiming weapon, 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, 2007.184.2.1.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (soldier crouched in rice paddy aiming weapon, 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, 2007.184.2.1.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-28

Person 98.5
Human 98.5
Plant 82.1
Tree 82.1
Nature 79.5
Outdoors 75.5
Grass 75
Animal 70.6
Bird 65.6
Waterfowl 63.1
Flying 62.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-28

no person 96.2
people 95.8
wear 93.5
water 90.7
landscape 89.6
outdoors 89.4
adult 84
winter 83.3
one 83
motion 82.9
splash 82.6
art 82.2
snow 81.4
action 80.3
texture 80.1
tree 79.7
seashore 78.7
weather 78.6
nature 77.5
beach 77.4

Imagga
created on 2019-05-28

sand 37.2
water 28.7
ocean 28.4
beach 27.8
crater 27
sea 22.9
stingray 22.5
texture 20.1
landscape 20.1
natural depression 19.5
grunge 18.7
ray 18.5
geological formation 16.7
travel 16.2
sun 14.9
sky 14.2
old 13.9
pattern 13.7
aged 13.6
coast 13.5
antique 13
wave 13
tree 12.6
vacation 12.3
forest 12.2
snow 11.9
soil 11.6
vintage 11.6
outdoors 11.2
cold 11.2
waves 11.1
tropical 11.1
winter 11.1
space 10.9
wet 10.7
light 10.7
retro 10.6
ice 10.6
backgrounds 10.5
weathered 10.4
ancient 10.4
earth 10.2
paper 10.2
clouds 10.1
rough 10
frozen 9.5
wall 9.4
wallpaper 9.2
dirty 9
black 9
shore 8.9
detail 8.8
surface 8.8
natural 8.7
season 8.6
summer 8.4
bird 8.3
tourism 8.2
sunset 8.1
material 8
scenic 7.9
textured 7.9
holiday 7.9
design 7.9
scene 7.8
color 7.8
empty 7.7
frost 7.7
aging 7.7
damaged 7.6
rusty 7.6
stone 7.6
grungy 7.6
coastline 7.5
dark 7.5
peaceful 7.3
calm 7.3
tranquil 7.2
scenery 7.2
night 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-28

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-28

grass 99.6
outdoor 99.3
field 92.7
drawing 89.4
sketch 84.9
black and white 84
mammal 81.9
monochrome 67.4
bird 67.3
painting 58
spring 30.5
dry 27.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Bird
Person 98.5%

Captions

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-12

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white, possibly inverted, photograph depicting a scene with a figure in a field. In the foreground, there is a dense, grassy field, with individual blades of grass visible. The figure, who appears to be kneeling or crouched, is positioned slightly off-center. The person is wearing what seems to be a protective suit or uniform and is aiming a weapon or device forward.

Behind the person, there's a thicket of foliage or a low barrier, possibly a hedge or dense growth. Above this barrier, there is a line of trees or bushes. The sky or background behind the trees is dark, creating a high contrast with the light-colored foliage.

The overall mood of the image is somber and possibly conveys a sense of tension or anticipation due to the figure's stance and the natural, but somewhat obscured, environment. The inverted color scheme adds to the unusual and potentially ominous atmosphere.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-12

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image appears to be a black and white, perhaps even a negative image. It depicts a scene outdoors, likely a field or meadow, with a person kneeling or crouching in the foreground. The style is reminiscent of vintage photography, with a grainy texture.

Composition:

  • Foreground: A field of long grass or reeds dominates the foreground. The texture is rough, adding depth to the scene.
  • Midground: A person, appearing to be in a crouching position, is situated in the midground. They are wearing what looks like a light-colored uniform. Behind the person is a ridge or small hill, which provides a backdrop. A dark object is floating mid air.
  • Background: Trees and foliage form a dense background along the top of the image. The trees' shapes are silhouetted against a brighter sky.

Details:

  • Subject: The person in the midground is the focal point. They might be engaged in an activity, possibly observing something in the distance.
  • Tone: The high-contrast black-and-white style, with the negative look, gives the image a dramatic or perhaps slightly ominous feel.

Possible Interpretations:

  • The scene might depict a soldier or someone engaged in some kind of surveillance or reconnaissance.
  • The black and white negative style could be used to enhance the mystery or highlight the figure's actions.

Overall, it's a well-composed image that captures a moment in time, with a strong focus on the person in the field.