Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (MP on deck of ship, 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, 2007.184.2.10.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (MP on deck of ship, 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, 2007.184.2.10.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-28

Outdoors 96.8
Nature 95.9
Vessel 94.1
Watercraft 94.1
Transportation 94.1
Vehicle 94.1
Apparel 86.2
Clothing 86.2
Person 80.2
Human 80.2
Snow 67.8
Face 59.1
Ice 58.9
Landscape 57
Military 56.3
Navy 56.3
Cruiser 56.3
Ship 56.3
Weather 56.2
Waterfront 55.1
Port 55.1
Water 55.1
Dock 55.1
Pier 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-28

people 98.9
vehicle 95.7
one 94.2
adult 94
water 92.8
man 91.5
monochrome 91.4
light 90.2
transportation system 89.6
watercraft 87.9
storm 87
winter 85.9
portrait 85.6
outdoors 85
street 84.8
travel 83.7
landscape 82.5
wear 80.3
calamity 79.4
sea 79.1

Imagga
created on 2019-05-28

chair 25.4
man 22.8
seat 20.3
device 20.1
support 17.9
male 17.7
equipment 17.6
technology 16.3
working 14.1
people 13.9
work 12.9
person 12.5
worker 12.4
shopping cart 11.4
machine 11.3
metal 11.3
sitting 11.2
adult 11
business 10.9
computer 10.8
light 10.7
repair 10.5
room 10.5
car 10.4
industry 10.2
black 10.2
armchair 9.8
modern 9.8
manufacturing 9.8
steel 9.7
laptop 9.6
handcart 9.3
hot 9.2
hand 9.1
holding 9.1
furniture 9
style 8.9
welder 8.9
welding 8.9
job 8.8
interior 8.8
lifestyle 8.7
vehicle 8.5
portrait 8.4
power 8.4
smoke 8.4
old 8.4
inside 8.3
protection 8.2
rest 8.1
happy 8.1
office 7.9
weld 7.9
labor 7.8
men 7.7
factory 7.7
automobile 7.7
auto 7.6
one 7.5
safety 7.4
industrial 7.3
home 7.2
wheeled vehicle 7.1
travel 7
television 7

Google
created on 2019-05-28

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-28

ship 90.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 80.2%

Captions

Google Gemini

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

This is a black and white inverted image, showing a man from the back, standing on what appears to be a ship. The man has a short, light-colored haircut and is wearing a shirt with shoulder straps. He is looking out at a body of water, possibly a harbor or bay, where several ships and boats are visible. The sky is dark and filled with clouds. The image has a vintage feel, possibly taken during wartime.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white negative, with the subject matter appearing in inverted tones. The primary focus is a man viewed from behind, looking out at a body of water filled with ships. The mood is slightly somber, with a focus on solitude and contemplation.

Details:

  • Subject: The man is the central figure. His short, light-toned hair and the back of his neck and shoulders are visible. He's wearing what appears to be a uniform or a work shirt.
  • Setting: He is standing on what looks like the deck of a ship. The railing and some equipment on the deck are visible, indicating the viewpoint.
  • Background: In the distance, a harbor or bay is visible. Several ships of varying sizes are docked or moving in the water. The sky is filled with dark, cloudy formations.
  • Style and Technique: The negative effect makes the image look like an older photograph. The lighting is soft. The depth of field appears to be relatively shallow, with the focus primarily on the man.

Possible Interpretation:

The photograph evokes a sense of quiet observation. The man's pose suggests he's lost in thought. The ships in the background could signify a journey, travel, or perhaps military service, given the possible naval setting. The dark, dramatic sky contributes to the image's atmosphere of contemplation.