Human Generated Data

Title

Very Pretty Waterfall for Herb and Dorothy

Date

1996-1997

People

Artist: Pat Steir, American born 1940

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States, a joint initiative of the Trustees of the Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection and the National Gallery of Art, with generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2008.330.14

Copyright

© Pat Steir

Human Generated Data

Title

Very Pretty Waterfall for Herb and Dorothy

People

Artist: Pat Steir, American born 1940

Date

1996-1997

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States, a joint initiative of the Trustees of the Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection and the National Gallery of Art, with generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2008.330.14

Copyright

© Pat Steir

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-04-04

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Rug 87.7
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Room 83.5
Bathroom 76.5
Shower Faucet 64.9
Shower 63.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

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Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

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pattern 43.8
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wallpaper 24.5
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iron 20.5
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jeans 18.2
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Google
created on 2018-03-23

wall 87.1
water 81
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window 56.6
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Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

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waterfall 87
rain 70.1
day 28.1
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Shower Faucet
Rug 87.7%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-04

The image displays an abstract painting characterized by a dark, almost black background. Overlaid on this dark canvas are various white lines and splatters, creating a dynamic and somewhat chaotic visual effect. The white elements appear to be drip-like streaks and splashes, as if paint or another liquid substance has been allowed to run down the surface and also splattered randomly. The overall impression is reminiscent of a rain-soaked window or an ethereal waterfall, with the streams of white varying in length and density. The play of light and dark creates a sense of depth and movement within the piece.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-24

The image depicts an abstract painting that primarily features a dark background with shades of black and deep blue. Over this dark canvas, there are numerous streaks and splatters of white and light gray paint that create a pronounced contrast against the background.

The streaks vary in thickness, with some appearing as fine, delicate lines almost like falling rain, while others are thicker, resembling trickles of paint or melting ice. These streaks are concentrated towards the center and extend vertically down the canvas, almost as if they are cascading over an unseen edge.

The splatters of paint are scattered across the canvas, with varying sizes and intensities, creating a sense of randomness and movement. Some of these splatters are dense and intense, while others are more subdued and diffuse, giving the impression of a dynamic, evolving scene. The overall effect is reminiscent of a nighttime scene with a heavy downpour or a celestial event like a meteor shower against the dark backdrop of the night sky. The image is evocative and open to interpretation, allowing viewers to project their own emotions and thoughts onto the artwork.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image appears to be an abstract painting or artwork. It depicts a monochromatic scene with a predominant vertical flow of white, grey, and black elements, creating the impression of a waterfall or cascading rainfall. The overall composition conveys a sense of movement, fluidity, and a tranquil, contemplative mood, with a minimalistic and textural quality to the artwork.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-26

This image depicts an abstract painting featuring a waterfall-like design. The painting is predominantly black, with white and light blue splatters scattered throughout. A vertical white streak dominates the center of the image, resembling a waterfall. The white streak is surrounded by yellow lines that appear to be dripping down the canvas, adding to the waterfall effect. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of movement and fluidity, with the splatters and streaks creating a sense of energy and dynamism.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-22

The image depicts a painting of a waterfall, characterized by vertical white streaks resembling water cascading down a dark background. The streaks are interspersed with white splatters and spots, adding texture and visual interest to the piece. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and energy, as if the water is flowing rapidly down the canvas. The use of white on a dark background creates a striking contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the central waterfall. The painting's abstract style and expressive brushstrokes evoke a sense of spontaneity and creativity, inviting the viewer to interpret the scene in their own way.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The painting features a dark background with a combination of white, gray, and yellow colors. The dark background appears to be black, and the painting has a rectangular shape. The painting has a combination of straight and curved lines, with the straight lines being more prominent. The white dots appear to be falling from the top of the painting, while the gray lines seem to be falling from the top to the bottom.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image depicts an abstract painting with a predominantly black background. The central feature is a vertical, cascading form that resembles a waterfall or a fountain. This form is composed of a mix of white, gray, and blue hues, creating a dynamic and fluid appearance. The waterfall appears to be made up of numerous thin, streaky lines that vary in thickness and direction, giving the impression of movement and fluidity. The lines are interspersed with small, circular white dots, adding a sense of texture and depth to the painting. The overall composition is asymmetrical, with the waterfall dominating the right side of the canvas, while the left side remains darker and more uniform. The painting's edges are slightly blurred, enhancing the sense of depth and movement.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-26

The image is an abstract painting with a predominantly dark palette. The background is a deep black, which provides a stark contrast to the lighter elements within the artwork.

In the center of the painting, there's a large, diffused rectangular shape that appears to be formed by many thin, vertical lines or streaks of white paint. These lines extend from the top of the rectangle downward, creating a sense of movement or flow. Some of the lines are thicker and more prominent, while others are fainter.

Towards the bottom of the painting, there's a concentrated area of white splatters and dots. These splatters create a sense of chaos and energy, contrasting with the more structured vertical lines above. Additionally, there are areas of pale blue or gray paint interspersed with the white splatters, adding depth and complexity to the composition.

The overall impression of the painting is one of dynamic energy and contrast. The juxtaposition of the dark background, the vertical lines, and the scattered splatters creates a visually engaging and thought-provoking artwork.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-26

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is an abstract painting with a somber yet dynamic feel. It evokes a sense of depth and movement.

Color and Texture: The dominant colors are black, white, and shades of gray and blue. The canvas is primarily black, which serves as a backdrop. There is a prominent white, rectangular shape at the top which has vertical white strokes that resemble falling water or a waterfall. White drips and splashes are scattered throughout the painting, creating texture and adding a sense of motion. Some of the drips have subtle hints of yellow and blue as well.

Composition and Technique: The painting appears to have been created using a drip technique, possibly by pouring or splattering paint. The vertical lines suggest a sense of cascading or flowing elements, like rain or water. The composition is balanced but with a slight asymmetry, as the heaviest concentration of the white "waterfall" shape is on the right side. The canvas is framed with a thin wooden frame.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-25

The image depicts an abstract painting with a predominantly dark background. The artwork features vertical streaks and drips of white and light blue paint, creating a cascading effect that resembles rain or a waterfall. The paint appears to have been applied in a way that allows it to run down the canvas, giving a sense of movement and fluidity. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative, with the contrast between the dark background and the lighter, flowing lines adding depth and texture to the piece. This style is reminiscent of abstract expressionism, where the focus is on the emotional and spontaneous application of paint.