Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (sun above treetop, 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, 2007.184.2.57.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (sun above treetop, 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, 2007.184.2.57.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-28

Hole 87.7
Outdoors 78.5
Sphere 74.7
Nature 73.1
Astronomy 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-28

desktop 97.1
cold 95.2
no person 94.9
winter 94.3
snow 94.1
abstract 93.5
frozen 92.2
texture 92
dirty 89.8
nature 89.7
water 89
drop 89
ice 88.1
pattern 87.8
frost 87.3
H2O 86.5
color 86.4
weather 85.8
space 83.7
grey 83.3

Imagga
created on 2019-05-28

liquid 41.9
drop 38.1
water 32.1
drops 29.3
circle 28.8
puck 28.8
hole 27.8
clean 27.6
rain 27.4
pattern 26
wet 25.1
backgrounds 24.3
star 24.2
clear 23.6
transparent 23.3
sky 22.6
disk 22.6
texture 22.2
bubble 21.7
cold 21.5
moon 21.5
cool 21.3
glass 21.3
splash 19.9
weather 19.6
color 18.9
surface 18.5
droplet 18.4
shiny 18.2
ripple 18.1
light 18.1
close 17.1
space 17.1
window 16.9
condensation 16.6
drip 16.6
stars 16
design 15.8
raindrop 15.7
droplets 15.6
freshness 15
dew 14.9
backdrop 14.8
grunge 14.5
wallpaper 13.8
bright 13.6
splashing 13.5
spray 13.5
drink 13.4
aqua 13.4
fresh 13.1
ice 13
art 12.9
night 12.4
element 12.4
bubbles 12.3
decoration 12.3
purity 12
shape 11.9
astronomy 11.7
dark 11.7
snow 11.6
closeup 10.8
galaxy 10.7
crater 10.6
black 10.3
paint 10
dirty 9.9
reflection 9.9
environment 9.9
snowflake 9.6
winter 9.4
celestial body 9.3
shower 9.1
fantasy 9
splatter 8.8
creative 8.8
splashes 8.8
textured 8.8
cosmos 8.8
wash 8.7
ink 8.7
stain 8.7
sea 8.6
motion 8.6
natural depression 8.5
elements 8.4
pure 8.3
sphere 8.3
digital 8.1
spa 8.1
natural 8
graphic 8
blot 7.9
crystal 7.8
universe 7.8
washing 7.8
nobody 7.8
frozen 7.6
detail 7.2
drawing 7.2
concepts 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-28

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-28

fog 78
moon 74.5
snow 64.6

Color Analysis

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

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 2025-06-16

The image features a negative photograph with reversed tones, making dark elements light and vice versa. A large black circular shape, possibly a balloon or sphere, is positioned toward the top center of the frame. Below, there is a faint outline of tree branches, appearing white against the gray background. The overall image has a minimalistic and abstract appearance with subtle imperfections like scratches or marks visible throughout.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

This image appears to be a photographic negative. It features a large dark circle that could be interpreted as a balloon or celestial body occupying the upper left portion of the frame. Beneath it, there is a lighter area with branching patterns that resemble the silhouette of tree branches. The entire image has a monochromatic and high-contrast appearance, with light areas appearing dark and vice versa, typical of a negative. The background is mostly uniform, with a few noticeable imperfections or marks on the surface.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a black circular shape, likely a sphere or ball, floating against a hazy, blurry background. The background appears to be composed of wispy, feather-like shapes, suggesting the presence of some kind of soft, delicate material or substance. The overall impression is one of ethereal, dreamlike quality, with the stark contrast between the solid black shape and the wispy, indistinct background creating a sense of visual interest and intrigue.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a black and white photograph showing what appears to be a solar eclipse. There's a perfect black circular disc (the Moon blocking the Sun) against a light gray sky. In the lower portion of the image, there appears to be some white, wispy formations that could be either clouds or tree branches rendered in a somewhat ethereal, ghostly way due to the photographic exposure. The contrast between the stark black circle and the lighter elements creates a striking, minimalist composition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black circle on a light gray background, with a faint white design at the bottom.

The black circle is positioned in the center of the image, and it appears to be a solid, circular shape with no visible texture or pattern. The circle is surrounded by a light gray background, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark color of the circle.

At the bottom of the image, there is a faint white design that resembles a tree or a bush. The design is not clearly defined, but it appears to have branches and leaves. The design is very light and blends into the background, making it difficult to distinguish.

Overall, the image has a simple and minimalist aesthetic, with a focus on the black circle and the subtle background. The faint white design at the bottom adds a touch of texture and interest to the image, but it does not overpower the main subject.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a grayscale scene with a prominent black circle in the center, accompanied by a faint white floral pattern at the bottom. The background is a light gray color, featuring small dark specks scattered throughout.

Key Features:

  • Black Circle: A large, solid black circle is positioned centrally in the image.
  • Floral Pattern: A delicate, white floral design is visible at the bottom of the image, although it appears faded and subtle.
  • Background: The background is a light gray hue, punctuated by small dark specks that add texture to the overall composition.
  • Overall Aesthetic: The image exudes a sense of simplicity and elegance, with the bold black circle serving as a striking focal point amidst the softer, more muted tones of the background and floral pattern.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a monochromatic photograph with a black-and-white filter, featuring a large black circle in the center and a white tree-like structure below it. The black circle is perfectly round and appears to be floating in the air, giving it a surreal and otherworldly feel. The white tree-like structure has a thin, wispy appearance, with branches that seem to be reaching out in all directions. The image has a slightly blurry and hazy quality, adding to its dreamlike atmosphere.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a minimalist composition. In the upper center of the image, there is a round, black object that appears to be a ball. Below the ball, there is a faint, white silhouette of a tree or shrub, which is out of focus and appears to be in the background. The background is plain and white, with no other distinguishable features or objects.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a black and white photograph taken from below. In the upper portion of the image is a large, dark circle, which is a prominent focal point. Below this circle, a faint, circular smudge is visible. The lower section of the image features the silhouette of the top of a tree, with its branches and foliage appearing in a pale, ghostly white against the lighter background. The overall effect is somewhat eerie and dreamlike.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be a black-and-white negative. The dominant features are:

  • A large, dark circle: This appears to be the primary subject of the image. It's a solid, black circle, located near the top of the frame.
  • Branching shapes: Below the circle, there's a complex pattern of branching lines and forms, suggesting a tree or a similar natural element. These shapes are in a lighter tone, contrasting with the dark circle.
  • Sky or background: The rest of the image is a muted gray, which serves as a background. There are some dust spots and light imperfections on the image.

Overall, the image has a stark, almost abstract quality. It suggests a landscape scene, possibly with the sun or a similar object in the sky above a tree. The negative effect creates a surreal and interesting visual.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a total solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, completely covering the Sun's disk and casting a shadow on the Earth. The black circle represents the Moon, while the surrounding area is the Sun's corona, which is the outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere. The corona is visible as a wispy, white, glowing region extending outward from the Sun. This phenomenon is a rare and spectacular astronomical event that allows scientists to study the Sun's corona in detail. The faint, wispy lines around the black circle are indicative of the solar corona's structure and activity.