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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (canon firing, 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, 2007.184.2.341.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (canon firing, 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, 2007.184.2.341.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

Nature 95.4
Night 95.4
Outdoors 95.4
Weapon 82.6
Architecture 64.6
Building 64.6
Tower 64.6
Beacon 60.6
Monastery 57.3
Lighthouse 56.8
Bunker 56.7
Water Tower 56.6
Aircraft 55.9
Airplane 55.9
Landing 55.9
Transportation 55.9
Vehicle 55.9
Smoke 55.4
Astronomy 55.2
Outer Space 55.2
Snow 55

Clarifai
created on 2018-10-06

people 98.1
one 95.7
no person 95.6
adult 92.4
monochrome 88.9
portrait 87.6
art 86.9
smoke 86.4
wear 86
street 85.9
abstract 83.3
industry 79
dirty 79
war 77.5
light 76.9
vehicle 75.8
offense 75.1
texture 74.9
man 74.6
weapon 73.2

Imagga
created on 2018-10-06

knife blade 27.6
blade 23.5
black 21.3
light 19.5
spotlight 19.4
matchstick 19.2
stick 18.3
space 17.8
cutting implement 17.5
sky 17.2
dark 16.7
tool 15.1
device 15.1
silhouette 14.9
moon 14.2
planet 14.1
lamp 13.9
smoke 12.2
source of illumination 12
design 11.8
night 11.5
microphone 11.3
clouds 11
close 10.8
sunset 10.8
color 10
art 9.8
astronomy 9.8
shape 9.7
bright 9.3
globe 9.3
world 9.2
texture 9
pencil 8.9
science 8.9
metal 8.8
star 8.8
motion 8.6
old 8.4
pattern 8.2
symbol 8.1
object 8.1
conceptual 7.9
curve 7.9
solar 7.8
death 7.7
stars 7.5
sunrise 7.5
sun 7.4
water 7.3
structure 7.3
backgrounds 7.3
weather 7.2
shadow 7.2

Google
created on 2018-10-06

Microsoft
created on 2018-10-06

dark 40.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rocket

Clarifai

Tower

AWS Rekognition

Rocket 82.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-10-06

a close up of a light 48.2%
a person that is standing in the dark 28.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a black and white photo of a plane

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

a black and white photo of a ship at night

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to depict a dark, low-light photograph with a primary focus on a tall, cylindrical object—possibly a smokestack, tower, or artillery piece—standing upright amidst a murky background. The surrounding area is faintly discernible and includes ambiguous shapes that may represent debris, vegetation, or infrastructure. The overall atmosphere is dim and obscured, with heavy shadowing dominating the top and side portions of the frame. The photo has a vintage and grainy aesthetic, suggesting it may be archival or taken in challenging lighting conditions.

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

The image is a dark, black-and-white photograph that appears to show the bow of a ship as it is sinking into the ocean. The scene is murky due to the darkness and the low quality of the image, which creates a somber and dramatic atmosphere. The visible structure is likely the forward mast or part of the ship's bow that is poking out of the water, emphasizing a dire situation. The image captures a historical moment of tragedy or disaster.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a tall, slender structure or monument standing alone in a dark, shadowy environment. The structure has a distinctive, tower-like shape and seems to be the focal point of the image, with the surrounding area appearing hazy and indistinct. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and a sense of isolation or solitude.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a lighthouse or tall tower structure at night or in dark conditions. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality with the tower appearing as a pale, ghostly form against a dark background. The photograph has a grainy, vintage quality to it, suggesting it might be an old photograph. The tower stands prominently in the frame, with what looks like some smaller structures or buildings at its base. The contrast between the light structure and the dark background creates a striking and somewhat eerie effect.

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 tall, cylindrical structure in the foreground, set against a dark background. The structure appears to be made of concrete or metal and has a flat top. It is positioned on a grassy area, with a few other objects visible in the foreground, including what looks like a small building or shed.

The background of the image is completely black, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or in a very dark environment. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and intrigue, as the viewer is left to wonder what the purpose of the structure is and why it is situated in such a remote location.

Summary: The image depicts a mysterious, cylindrical structure in a dark environment, with a flat top and a grassy base. The background is completely black, adding to the sense of mystery and intrigue.

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

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a cylindrical structure, possibly a lighthouse or monument, situated in a dark environment. The structure is positioned centrally in the frame, with its base partially obscured by what appears to be grass or other vegetation. The surrounding area is shrouded in darkness, making it difficult to discern any details beyond the immediate vicinity of the structure.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and intrigue, as the darkness surrounding the structure creates an air of secrecy and isolation. The use of black and white photography adds to the sense of nostalgia and timelessness, suggesting that the image may have been taken at some point in the past.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a cannon or artillery piece in a night setting. The cannon is positioned in a dark, shadowy area with no visible light source. The barrel of the cannon is pointed upwards, indicating it is aimed at the sky. The cannon appears to be quite large and heavy, with a thick, cylindrical barrel and a rectangular base or platform. The image is grainy and has a vintage, old-fashioned feel to it, suggesting it may be an early photograph taken with film or other analog technology.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a large, cylindrical object in the foreground. The object appears to be a long, thick pole or a similar structure. It is standing upright, and its top is rounded. The object is the only prominent feature in the image, and it is surrounded by darkness, which suggests that it is nighttime. The background is completely black, indicating that there is no light source other than the one illuminating the object. The image has a grainy texture, which suggests that it was taken with an old camera or has been intentionally processed to create a vintage look. Overall, the image is mysterious and intriguing, as it does not reveal much about the object or its surroundings.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white image shows a dark, grainy scene with what appears to be a tall structure or chimney in the lower center. The majority of the image is filled with a dark, undefined space that could be the night sky or a similar unlit background. The structure has a cylindrical shape and seems to be rising from a lower building or platform. The overall impression is one of mystery and low visibility, with the single structure dominating the scene.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a black and white or grayscale photograph with a lot of contrast. It has a vintage or aged feel, possibly due to the heavy grain and imperfections.

Subject Matter:

The main subject appears to be a large, cylindrical structure, possibly a tall tower or chimney. It has a cylindrical shape and a distinct top. The structure is at the bottom of the image, angled slightly.

Composition and Detail:

  • The composition is somewhat unconventional, with a lot of negative space in the upper portion of the image, making the subject stand out.
  • The lighting appears to be from below and from the right.
  • The bottom area of the image is slightly brighter, suggesting ground, and there may be some indistinct details like building features or foliage at the bottom.
  • The image has a dark, moody atmosphere.

Technical Aspects:

  • The image has a high degree of contrast.
  • The grain and other imperfections contribute to a vintage aesthetic.

Overall, the image seems to capture a dramatic view of a tall, cylindrical structure, with a focus on its height and shape, and an overall aesthetic of aged or vintage photographic style.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph, likely taken at night, showing a rocket launch. The rocket is positioned vertically, and its exhaust plume is visible at the bottom, indicating that it is in the process of launching. The background is predominantly dark, which emphasizes the brightness of the rocket and its exhaust. The photograph captures the dynamic moment of liftoff, with the rocket ascending amidst a cloud of smoke and fire. The overall tone of the image is dramatic, highlighting the power and intensity of the rocket launch.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-20

The image appears to be a black and white photograph with a very dark background. There is a notable object in the foreground that resembles a chimney or a tall, cylindrical structure, possibly made of brick or stone. The structure stands out against the darker background, which could be the sky. The overall image is quite dark and lacks clear details, making it challenging to discern additional elements or context. The photograph has a vintage or old-fashioned feel, possibly due to its monochromatic nature and the way it is framed.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-20

This is a black and white image, likely a historical photograph, depicting a nighttime scene. The image appears to be of a ship or a similar structure, with a tall chimney or smokestack prominently visible. The rest of the structure is partially obscured by darkness and possibly smoke or steam. The image has a grainy texture, suggesting it might be an old photograph or taken with a low-light camera. The overall atmosphere is dark and somewhat mysterious.