Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (sun in cloudy sky, 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, 2007.184.2.53.4

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (sun in cloudy sky, 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, 2007.184.2.53.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-28

Nature 99
Outdoors 98.8
Space 97.5
Moon 97.5
Outer Space 97.5
Universe 97.5
Astronomy 97.5
Night 97.5
Hole 85.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-28

reflection 97.6
moon 97.3
sea 96.1
ocean 96.1
water 96.1
rain 96.1
desktop 95.8
drop 95.8
nature 95.7
abstract 95.5
H2O 95.3
sky 94.9
beach 93.9
grey 93.8
light 93.8
landscape 93.7
bubble 91.9
Earth surface 91.9
sun 91.7
bird 90.6

Imagga
created on 2019-05-28

crater 56.3
moon 50.8
natural depression 42.8
hole 42.4
crustacean 40.3
space 38
planet 37.4
geological formation 32.1
astronomy 31.3
arthropod 31.1
stars 29.2
sky 28.7
night 28.4
earth 27.5
star 27.4
globe 25.9
universe 23.4
world 23
invertebrate 22.3
light 22.1
water 21.3
galaxy 20.4
cosmos 19.4
clouds 19.4
black 19.2
drop 19
sun 18.5
science 17.8
sphere 17.5
liquid 17.4
backgrounds 17
rain 16
surface 15.9
dark 15.9
nebula 15.7
pattern 15.7
cloud 15.5
global 15.5
texture 14.6
wet 14.3
bright 14.3
solar 13.6
circle 13.3
orbit 12.8
clean 12.5
glass 12.4
drops 12.3
color 12.2
bubble 12.2
shiny 11.9
starry 11.8
fantasy 11.7
environment 11.5
animal 11.5
digital 11.3
shape 11.2
land 11.1
weather 10.9
horizon 10.8
transparent 10.7
infinity 10.7
design 10.7
dew 10.6
clear 10.5
satellite 10.2
reflection 9.8
celestial 9.8
art 9.8
condensation 9.7
atmosphere 9.6
sea 9.4
sunrise 9.4
close 9.1
backdrop 9.1
outdoors 9
eclipse 8.9
cool 8.9
planets 8.9
outer 8.9
droplet 8.7
natural 8.7
cold 8.6
aqua 8.6
system 8.6
ocean 8.3
graphic 8
moonlight 7.9
day 7.8
raindrop 7.8
drip 7.8
wallpaper 7.7
ripple 7.6
window 7.6
freshness 7.5
computer 7.2
futuristic 7.2

Google
created on 2019-05-28

Sphere 66.7
Moon 59.6
Black-and-white 56.4
Circle 51.6
Rectangle 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-28

moon 97.5
white 74.8
astronomy 58.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon
Moon 97.5%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photo of a black and white photo of a black and white -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

The image is a grayscale photograph that appears to feature a circular dark object in the center, resembling a moon or another celestial body. The circular object has a textured surface with lighter and darker areas, creating a cloudy or uneven appearance. The rest of the image consists of a gray, flat background, likely representing the sky. There are faint blemishes, spots, and scratches on the photograph, suggesting the image is aged or that the medium has imperfections. The overall mood feels minimalistic and mysterious.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black and white photograph, possibly of the sky. It centers on a small circular area, which appears to represent the Sun obscured by clouds. The photograph is old and shows signs of wear, with several dark spots and scratches across the gray, cloudy sky. The darker circular area might be a solar image captured during an eclipse or through an early photographic process. Overall, the image is abstract with a focus on a central round object against a uniform, textured background.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of the moon. The moon is the central focus of the image, occupying a large portion of the frame. The moon appears to be in a crescent or partial phase, with some visible surface features and shadows. The background is dark, suggesting the image was captured at night or in low light conditions.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a historical astronomical photograph showing what looks like the Sun or possibly the Moon. The image is in black and white/grayscale, and shows a circular celestial body against a darker background. The object appears to have some visible surface features or spots, though the image quality is somewhat grainy which is typical of older astronomical photography. There's a slight gradient or atmospheric effect visible around the edges of the celestial body. The overall composition is simple, with the spherical object positioned in the upper portion of the frame against what appears to be the sky or space.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black and white photograph of a small, round object against a gray background. The object appears to be a hole or a circular shape, possibly a lens or a camera aperture. It is centered in the frame and has a dark, circular border around it. The background is a solid gray color, with no other objects or features visible.

The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and minimalism, with the focus solely on the small, circular object. The use of a black and white color scheme adds to the sense of simplicity and clarity, making the image feel clean and uncluttered.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

This image depicts a grayscale photograph of a dark circle with a white center, surrounded by a gray background. The circle is positioned in the center of the image and has a dark outer ring with a white, cloudy center. The background is a solid gray color with some faint marks and scratches visible.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be an abstract representation or a close-up of a natural phenomenon, such as a cloud or a celestial body. The use of grayscale tones adds a sense of simplicity and minimalism to the image, which could be interpreted as a commentary on the beauty of simplicity or the importance of focusing on the essentials.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph with a circular central focus. The central circle is dark and textured, suggesting a smoke or mist effect. The background is a flat, gray surface, which contrasts sharply with the circular element. The edges of the photograph are slightly blurred, and there are a few small marks and imperfections on the surface, adding to the aged or vintage feel of the image. The overall composition is minimalist, with the central circle drawing the viewer's attention.

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

The image features a circular object that is dark in color and is floating in the middle of the frame. The circular object is emitting a cloud of smoke that is spreading out in all directions. The smoke is white and appears to be dissipating slowly. The background of the image is a solid gray color, which provides a stark contrast to the dark circular object and the white smoke.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a monochrome, possibly a black and white photograph or a scan of a photograph, with a somewhat aged or vintage feel. It has a minimalist aesthetic.

Main Elements:

  • Circle: The central focal point is a dark circle, resembling a cloudy sky or celestial object. The circle's texture suggests it could be a cloud pattern, or the result of a light leak.
  • Background: The background is a flat, medium-gray tone.

Details and Characteristics:

  • Texture: The image has some imperfections like dust spots, scratches, and possibly minor damage.
  • Composition: The circle is positioned towards the top of the image, creating a sense of balance.
  • Mood: The image evokes a sense of isolation, introspection, or contemplation.

Possible Interpretations:

The image is ambiguous and open to interpretation. It could be a representation of:

  • The moon or a celestial object obscured by clouds.
  • A symbolic representation of something hidden, a secret, or a concept.
  • An artistic study of form, texture, and negative space.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

The image appears to be a photogram, a photographic print made without a camera by placing objects directly onto the surface of a light-sensitive material and then exposing it to light. The background is a uniform gray, likely the tone of the unexposed photographic paper.

In the center of the image, there is a circular area that is darker, containing mottled patterns that resemble clouds or some sort of organic texture. This is the result of an object (or material) that was placed on the paper and partially blocked the light during exposure.

There are also several small spots, specks, and lines scattered across the image. These are likely imperfections on the surface of the photographic paper or contaminants that were present during the exposure or development process.

Near the right edge of the image, there is a faded, circular shape that could be a water stain or residue on the surface of the paper. The overall effect is that of a simple, abstract composition with a slightly aged or imperfect quality, characteristic of alternative photographic processes.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a photograph of a solar eclipse. The central object is the sun, which is mostly obscured by the moon, creating a darkened circle with a faint, glowing corona visible around the edges. The background is a uniform light gray, likely representing the sky during the eclipse. There are also some small, circular marks or imperfections scattered around the image, which might be artifacts or reflections. The overall effect is a dramatic and striking depiction of a solar eclipse.