Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (rocket launcher positioned over valley, explosion in distance, 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, 2007.184.2.338.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (rocket launcher positioned over valley, explosion in distance, 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, 2007.184.2.338.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

Rocket 95.2
Weapon 95.2
Smoke 84.7
Ammunition 55.4
Missile 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-10-06

monochrome 99.7
people 98.7
wear 96
no person 95.3
one 95.2
black and white 91.6
two 89
mono 89
street 88.4
man 88.2
recreation 86.8
analogue 86.7
woman 85.4
adult 85.2
music 84.6
light 84.5
child 84.1
portrait 82.8
still life 82.5
sepia 82.1

Imagga
created on 2018-10-06

microphone 24.2
device 24
finger 18.5
face 17
black 16.2
portrait 16.2
hand 15.2
person 14.2
radiator 13.6
man 13.5
mechanism 12.3
adult 12.3
close 12
model 11.7
people 11.1
expression 11.1
head 10.9
syringe 10.7
male 10.6
vessel 10.4
bathtub 10.3
hair 10.3
make 10
attractive 9.8
skin 9.7
lady 9.7
sand 9.7
fear 9.7
sexy 9.6
hands 9.5
electrical device 9.1
old 9
human 9
religion 9
medical instrument 8.6
sculpture 8.6
dark 8.3
light 8
love 7.9
art 7.8
instrument 7.7
pretty 7.7
nose 7.6
closeup 7.4
lips 7.4
looking 7.2

Microsoft
created on 2018-10-06

white 62.7
dark 34.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Footwear
Human head

Clarifai

Footwear 53.1%

Clarifai

Footwear 36.2%

Clarifai

Human head 35.4%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-10-06

a black and white photo of a person 34.2%
a close up of a sink 26.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a jet engine in the air with a jet plane flying by

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-10

a black and white photo of a rocket with smoke coming out of it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This is a black-and-white negative image showing a rocket-like structure on the right side of the frame, with vertical cylindrical parts suggesting a launch vehicle. Above the structure, there's a dark cloud formation resembling smoke or an explosion against a muted background, likely depicting an event related to a rocket launch or test. The inverted tones give the scene a dramatic and abstract quality.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image is an inverted photograph showing what appears to be the mid-air explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. In the upper part of the image, there is a dark cloud which may represent smoke or debris from the explosion of the shuttle. Below is the shuttle's boosters, shown vertically and distinctly lighter in color due to the inverted nature. The image has a black-and-white look, presenting negative values where darks appear light and vice versa, and the cloud of smoke from the explosion is prominent against the lighter sky background created by the inversion.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a rocket launch. In the foreground, the lower portion of the rocket is visible, with its distinctive shape and contours. In the background, a large plume of smoke or exhaust is rising into the sky, indicating the rocket has just been launched. The image has a gritty, vintage aesthetic, with some visible film grain or imperfections, adding to the sense of historical context.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing what looks like a rocket or missile launch. In the foreground, there are white cylindrical structures that appear to be part of a rocket or launch vehicle. In the background, against a dark sky, there's a distinctive smoke plume or exhaust trail rising vertically. The image has a vintage quality to it, suggesting it may be from an earlier era of space or rocket testing. The contrast between the bright white of the rocket components and the dark sky creates a dramatic composition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a tall building and a cloud of smoke in the sky.

The building is positioned on the right side of the image, with its top extending out of the frame. It appears to be a cylindrical structure with a rounded top, featuring a series of dark lines that may represent windows or vents. The building's base is not visible in the image.

In the background, a large cloud of smoke rises into the sky, suggesting that the image was taken during a time of conflict or disaster. The smoke cloud is dark and billowy, with a few wispy tendrils extending upwards.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of chaos and destruction, with the smoke cloud dominating the scene and the building serving as a stark reminder of the devastation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a rocket launch, with the rocket visible in the foreground and a plume of smoke rising into the sky in the background. The rocket is positioned on the right side of the image, with its nose cone pointing upwards towards the top-right corner. The rocket's body is white, featuring a series of black markings or logos along its length.

In the background, a large plume of smoke can be seen rising from the launch site, extending upwards and to the left of the image. The smoke is dark gray in color and appears to be billowing upwards, suggesting that the rocket has recently lifted off from the launchpad.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of excitement and anticipation, as if the viewer is witnessing a historic moment in space exploration. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, evoking memories of early space missions and the pioneering spirit of space exploration.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a rocket launch. The rocket is positioned at the bottom of the frame, and its smoke trail is visible in the sky. The smoke trail is a large, dark cloud that rises into the sky, indicating the rocket's ascent. The rocket itself is a cylindrical object with a pointed tip, and it appears to be in the process of launching. The image is taken from a low angle, and the rocket's shadow is cast on the ground.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a rocket launch. The rocket is captured from a low angle, emphasizing its vertical ascent. The rocket is composed of several cylindrical sections stacked one on top of the other. The bottom section is the largest, and it tapers as it goes upwards. The rocket is white, and it is emitting a plume of smoke or steam from its base, indicating that it is in the process of launching. The smoke trail is thick and dark, spreading out into the sky. The sky appears to be clear, with no visible clouds. The image has a vintage look, suggesting that it may be an old photograph.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The black and white photograph presents a low-angle view of a rocket ascending into the sky. The rocket, prominently emblazoned with the words "US ARMY," dominates the foreground. Above the rocket, a cloud formation resembling a mushroom cloud is visible. This cloud, dense and ominous, adds a layer of complexity to the image, suggesting a potential explosion or significant atmospheric disturbance. The sky, rendered in grayscale, provides a stark backdrop, emphasizing the dramatic ascent of the rocket and the unsettling cloud above. The overall composition evokes themes of power, technology, and perhaps, a sense of foreboding or uncertainty. The negative tone in the image increases this feeling.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white negative image with a vintage feel. The scene depicts a potential launch or explosion. Here's a breakdown:

  • Dominant Feature: A large, thick plume of smoke or cloud rises in the sky. It's dark and textured, suggesting a powerful event.
  • Foreground: The bottom right corner reveals part of a structure, possibly a launch platform, or other machinery. Text is visible on it, but it's difficult to discern completely. The text may possibly be "U.S. ARMY" or something along those lines.
  • Sky: The background is a very dark, almost uniform grey. It adds a sense of vastness and ominousness to the image.
  • Overall Impression: The image has a historical feel, maybe from the Cold War era. It conveys a sense of power, potential danger, and a very retro aesthetic.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a rocket launch. The rocket is shown in the foreground, with its engines firing and emitting a bright, intense light. The exhaust plumes from the rocket engines are visible, creating a dramatic effect. In the background, there is a trail of smoke rising into the sky, indicating the rocket's ascent. The photograph is in black and white, which adds to the historical and dramatic feel of the scene. The image captures the moment just as the rocket is lifting off, showcasing the power and majesty of the launch.

Qwen

No captions written