Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (soldier standing next to machine gun(?), 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, 2007.184.2.339.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (soldier standing next to machine gun(?), 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, 2007.184.2.339.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

Body Part 100
Finger 100
Hand 100
Silhouette 99.2
Person 98.8
Adult 98.8
Male 98.8
Man 98.8
Outdoors 65.4
Face 57.6
Head 57.6
Photography 57.6
Portrait 57.6
Nature 57.6
Night 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-10-06

monochrome 99
people 98.7
art 97.7
light 97.7
shadow 97.4
girl 96.5
dark 96.2
portrait 95.1
landscape 94.5
abstract 93.8
adult 93.6
silhouette 93.4
desktop 91.7
rock 90.4
model 87.9
black and white 87.9
nude 87
color 86.6
city 86.5
woman 85.1

Imagga
created on 2018-10-06

black 27.3
light 24.7
dark 23.4
night 15.1
body 14.4
smoke 14.1
people 13.9
lighting 13.5
art 13.2
person 12.9
silhouette 12.4
portrait 12.3
equipment 11.4
erotic 11.3
sexy 11.2
smooth 10.9
sensuality 10.9
model 10.9
sky 10.8
human 10.5
adult 10.3
hair 10.3
apparatus 10.3
space 10.1
color 10
sunset 9.9
device 9.7
star 9.5
passion 9.4
attractive 9.1
texture 9
fantasy 9
one 9
theater curtain 8.9
women 8.7
love 8.7
mystery 8.6
flame 8.4
pretty 8.4
fashion 8.3
sun 8.2
man 8.1
curtain 8
design 7.9
nude 7.8
skin 7.6
energy 7.6
hot 7.5
pattern 7.5
fire 7.5
generated 7.4
fractal 7.4
water 7.3
lady 7.3
digital 7.3
shadow 7.2

Google
created on 2018-10-06

Microsoft
created on 2018-10-06

dark 85.4
image 31.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Adult
Male
Man
Person 98.8%
Adult 98.8%
Male 98.8%
Man 98.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-10-06

a person in a dark room 65.4%
a person sitting in a dark room 43.5%
a person standing in a dark room 43.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-26

a photograph of a man in a white shirt is holding a skateboard -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a negative image of a photograph. It shows a person, possibly a man, wearing a shirt that appears to have pockets on the chest. The individual seems to be holding a sign that reads "ROAD CLOSED" with additional markings that are not entirely clear. The background suggests an outdoor setting, possibly in a rural or construction area, but the details are faint and obscured due to the negative format.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be a black and white negative, which makes it difficult to interpret the details accurately. However, it shows a person wearing a shirt with two breast pockets. This person is holding a sign with text that seems to read "ROAD" and possibly includes additional, unclear letters or symbols—potentially indicating a "ROAD CLOSED" sign. The background is indistinct, and further details are hard to discern due to the negative effect, which inverts the colors and makes shadows appear light while light areas appear dark.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a dark, nighttime scene. The background is mostly black, with some indistinct shapes and shadows visible. In the foreground, there is a large, bulky object that seems to be a piece of equipment or machinery. The overall impression is one of a dimly lit, industrial or rural setting.

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

This appears to be a very dark or underexposed photograph. There's a white vertical line or stripe visible on the right side of the image, but most of the image is dominated by deep shadows and dark tones, making it difficult to discern clear details. There might be some shapes or forms in the darker areas, but they're too obscured by the darkness to identify with certainty.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person in a white shirt, with their right arm extended and pointing to the left. The person is standing in front of a sign that reads "ROAD" in large letters, but the rest of the text is illegible due to the low quality of the image. The background of the image is dark and indistinct, making it difficult to discern any details. Overall, the image appears to be a candid shot of someone pointing to a sign, possibly in a rural or outdoor setting.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing in a dimly lit room, with his back to the camera. He is wearing a light-colored shirt and has his left arm extended out to the side, holding a small object that is not clearly visible.

In the foreground, there is a sign on the wall that reads "ROAD" in large letters. The sign appears to be handwritten and is made of a rough, textured material.

The background of the image is dark and indistinct, but it appears to be a room with a low ceiling and a single window or door. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and intrigue, as the man's actions and the purpose of the sign are unclear.

It is difficult to determine the exact date of the image, but based on the style of the photograph and the clothing worn by the man, it is likely that the image was taken in the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image features a person standing in a dark, nighttime setting. The person is wearing a white shirt with a pocket on the left side, and their arm is extended, possibly holding something. The background is blurry, and there is a signboard with the word "ROAD" on it. The image has a monochromatic filter, giving it a vintage or old-fashioned look. The lighting is dim, and the person's face is not visible.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph that appears to be taken in a dimly lit or dark environment. In the foreground, there is a person standing, partially visible, with their back turned towards the camera. The person is wearing a shirt with a pocket on the left side. The person's arm is extended, and they are holding a sign that reads "ROAD." The background is dark, and it seems like there are some structures or objects in the distance.

Google Gemini

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph, possibly taken under low-light conditions or deliberately processed for a high-contrast, eerie effect.

On the right side of the frame is a figure of a person, mostly obscured by the darkness. The person is wearing what seems to be a shirt or a jacket with a pocket visible on the chest. The person has one arm outstretched, pointing towards something on the left side of the frame.

In the left foreground, there is a sign that reads "ROAD C". The sign is partially obscured, making it difficult to fully discern the text.

The background is predominantly black, making it challenging to identify details. There may be some vague shapes suggesting buildings or structures, but they are unclear. Overall, the image has a dark, mysterious, and potentially ominous feel.

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, heavily contrasted photograph with a strong, almost shadowy feel. The scene is mostly obscured by darkness.

Key Elements:

  • Figure: A person is in the frame, mostly silhouetted or very dimly lit. They're wearing what appears to be a light-colored shirt or jacket. The person is extending their arm.
  • Sign: A sign is in the lower left, though the details are difficult to make out. It appears to say "ROAD" with some other text beneath it, possibly indicating a road closure.
  • Environment: The setting is unclear but possibly outdoors. There appear to be some indistinct shapes or structures.

Atmosphere:

The image creates a sense of mystery, isolation, or even foreboding. The extreme contrast and dark areas heighten the feeling of unease.

Overall, it is a photograph with a very dramatic and moody aesthetic.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image appears to be extremely dark and underexposed, making it difficult to discern any specific details. The overall scene is dominated by deep shadows and very low light levels, resulting in a lack of clear visibility. There are faint outlines of what might be structures or objects, but they are heavily obscured by the darkness.

Given the poor lighting conditions, it is challenging to identify any specific elements or provide a detailed description. The image might benefit from adjustments in brightness and contrast to reveal more details.

Text analysis

Amazon

ROAD