Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (collapsed bridge, Hue, Vietnam)

Date

March 1968

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.370.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (collapsed bridge, Hue, Vietnam)

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Date

March 1968

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.370.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

Canal 99.9
Outdoors 99.9
Water 99.9
Arch 99.3
Architecture 99.3
Person 95
Person 93.4
Person 92.4
Waterfront 87
Person 78.3
Nature 74.8
Handrail 56.9
Dam 56.4
Bridge 56.2
Path 55.6
Towpath 55.6
Angler 55.5
Fishing 55.5
Leisure Activities 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-10-07

people 99.9
vehicle 99.7
group together 99.2
group 99.2
watercraft 98.4
transportation system 98.3
adult 98.1
war 98
no person 97.6
military 97.1
many 96.1
calamity 96
water 94.2
skirmish 94
man 93.7
two 93.3
waste 93
soldier 91.8
river 91.8
rowboat 91

Imagga
created on 2018-10-07

water 36
ship 34
shopping cart 31.9
vessel 27.1
handcart 26.1
boat 21.9
river 21.4
wheeled vehicle 20.9
structure 19.5
wreck 19.3
bridge 19.2
sky 17.9
device 17.8
travel 17.6
old 17.4
landscape 17.1
city 16.6
sea 16.4
support 16.4
grunge 16.2
ocean 16.1
vintage 14.9
craft 14.4
container 14.1
fisherman 13.7
texture 13.2
pier 13
reflection 13
sunset 12.6
lake 11.9
architecture 11.7
building 11.6
silhouette 11.6
pattern 10.9
landmark 10.8
black 10.8
tourism 10.7
wall 10.6
shipwreck 10.5
light 10
aged 10
transportation 9.9
barrier 9.7
boats 9.7
scenic 9.7
shore 9.3
wood 9.2
outdoor 9.2
scenery 9
summer 9
tower 9
rural 8.8
urban 8.7
fishing 8.7
wave 8.6
skyline 8.6
winter 8.5
dredge 8.5
tree 8.5
machine 8.4
power shovel 8.4
fence 8.2
park 8.2
retro 8.2
vacation 8.2
trees 8
holiday 7.9
artistic 7.8
rust 7.7
harbor 7.7
industry 7.7
beach 7.6
vehicle 7.5
dark 7.5
island 7.3
rough 7.3
color 7.2
coast 7.2
conveyance 7.2
wooden 7

Microsoft
created on 2018-10-07

boat 96.9
water 95.5
outdoor 92.7
old 56.3
raft 15.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 95%

Captions

Google Gemini

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

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to be a low-angle shot of a waterway with structures and people in the background. The composition is dominated by a large, dark, slanted structure, possibly a boat ramp or a section of a canal lock, on the left side of the frame. This structure leads down into the water, which is dark and rippled, suggesting movement or a slight breeze.

In the background, there's a stone or concrete staircase leading up to a raised area. The staircase is flanked by decorative balustrades. At the top of the staircase, there's a gated entrance that seems to lead into a park or garden area, with trees and dense vegetation visible beyond.

To the right of the staircase, closer to the water, there's a group of people. They appear to be engaging in some activity by the water's edge, possibly washing or collecting water. Their forms are partially obscured, but they seem to be wearing hats.

The overall tone of the image is somber and still, with a sense of age and history conveyed through the architecture and the style of the photograph. The high contrast and the lack of color contribute to this timeless, evocative atmosphere.

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 photograph that depicts a scene along a body of water. It has a somewhat aged, vintage feel due to the high contrast and rough edges. The composition is a little unusual, with a large, angled structure taking up a significant portion of the left side of the frame.

Key Elements:

  • Large Structure: A dark, slanted structure dominates the left side. Its shape is a bit ambiguous. The angled form has a dark surface and a supporting frame with wooden planks. It is likely a part of a pier or possibly a boat ramp.
  • Water & Aquatic Vegetation: The foreground is filled with water, its surface textured with ripples. There's also a significant amount of what appears to be aquatic vegetation near the shoreline.
  • Staircase & Grounds: In the background, the scene features a staircase leading to a raised area or terrace. There are some balustrades and what looks like a gateway.
  • People: Several figures are visible near the water's edge, interacting near the edge of the water.
  • Overall Tone: The picture has a slightly melancholic feel. The black and white contrast and the scene, with a slight sense of isolation.

Possible Interpretation:

It is likely an image taken near a pier. It might depict a scene of a river or lake, possibly in a historical or rural setting.