Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (view through porthole of man cooking in ship's kitchen, 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, 2007.184.2.279.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (view through porthole of man cooking in ship's kitchen, 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, 2007.184.2.279.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-09

Human 98.7
Musician 96.2
Musical Instrument 96.2
Person 96.1
Drum 78.2
Percussion 78.2
Drummer 67.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-09

people 98.9
monochrome 98.8
one 96.1
man 96.1
music 95.8
vehicle 95.3
adult 93.3
instrument 93.2
musician 92.5
percussion instrument 91.3
drum 90.1
street 89.7
wear 88.1
band 85.9
car 85.5
guitar 84.8
retro 84.1
portrait 81.9
group 80.7
transportation system 79

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

dishwasher 34.2
white goods 28.5
home appliance 24.7
cup 18.1
appliance 17.2
device 16.5
black 16.3
computer 16.2
business 15.2
technology 14.8
person 14.3
coffee 14.1
work 13.3
table 12.5
hand 12.1
equipment 11.6
laptop 10.6
adult 9.7
people 9.5
paper 9.5
lifestyle 9.4
musical instrument 9.4
drink 9.2
one 9
metal 8.8
office 8.8
durables 8.7
man 8.7
percussion instrument 8.5
attractive 8.4
music 8.1
digital 8.1
brown 8.1
keyboard 8
interior 8
mug 7.9
glass 7.9
portrait 7.8
beverage 7.7
container 7.5
close 7.4
machine 7.4
food 7.4
light 7.3
protection 7.3
success 7.2
home 7.2
male 7.1
liquid 7

Google
created on 2019-08-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-09

person 95.6
black and white 91.9
music 86
concert 84
clothing 81.9
band 80.4
live music 80.2
musical instrument 74.3
drum 69.4
text 61.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 41-59
Gender Male, 79.3%
Sad 13.7%
Confused 0.2%
Fear 0%
Angry 0%
Happy 0%
Surprised 0.1%
Disgusted 0%
Calm 85.9%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 96.1%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 98.4%
interior objects 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-09

a man doing a trick on a skateboard 27.7%

Google Gemini

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

Captured in a high-contrast black and white photograph, the scene unfolds from a unique, enclosed perspective, as if viewed through a round tunnel or opening. Dominating the view is a man, likely middle-aged, with short, light-colored hair. He is attired in a t-shirt with what appears to be a circular logo or design on the chest. His attention is directed downward towards a round object he holds in his hands, suggesting an action or task being performed.

To the left, a frying pan or skillet hangs, catching light in a way that highlights its round shape. Below this, a portion of a tray or surface is visible, covered with what might be food items or ingredients, adding context to the man's activity.

In the background, details of what seems to be an interior space emerge - pipes, equipment, and other structural elements suggest a kitchen or industrial setting. The lighting is moody, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas, enhancing the overall drama of the scene.

The perspective and framing of the photo create a sense of immersion, drawing the viewer into the man's world and the task at hand.

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

The image is a black and white, high-angle shot of a person working in what appears to be a kitchen or food preparation area. The photograph has a distinctive, almost artistic, quality, with a strong contrast of light and shadow.

Here's a breakdown of what I can see:

  • Subject: The primary subject is a person with gray hair, wearing a dark t-shirt with a circular logo or design on the front. The person is actively involved in a task, holding what appears to be a round dish or plate.

  • Setting: The background suggests an industrial or commercial kitchen environment. There's a glimpse of overhead equipment or infrastructure. The scene is enclosed by a dark frame, giving the view a feeling of depth and observation through some sort of "viewing hole".

  • Composition: The image is taken from a very high angle, almost looking down into the scene, creating a unique perspective. The placement of elements in the shot is somewhat asymmetric, and it uses a negative image filter.

  • Lighting: The image is primarily black and white, with dramatic use of lighting, which enhances the contrast and creates interesting shadows and highlights. The source of light isn't immediately obvious but seems to be coming from a bright source.