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Human Generated Data

Title

Theater of Memory - Ellis Island

Date

1984/1989

People

Artist: Gwenn Thomas, American born 1945

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Schneider/Erdman Printer's Proof Collection, partial gift, and partial purchase through the Margaret Fisher Fund, 2011.447

Copyright

© Gwenn Thomas

Human Generated Data

Title

Theater of Memory - Ellis Island

People

Artist: Gwenn Thomas, American born 1945

Date

1984/1989

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Schneider/Erdman Printer's Proof Collection, partial gift, and partial purchase through the Margaret Fisher Fund, 2011.447

Copyright

© Gwenn Thomas

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Corridor 100
Tunnel 86.6
Flooring 66.1
Floor 62.5
Crypt 57.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

monochrome 99.5
street 98.7
architecture 97.2
light 96.9
black and white 95.1
tunnel 95.1
building 95
shadow 94.8
city 94.7
window 94.3
urban 93.8
wall 92.8
people 92.7
art 92.7
house 92.5
subway system 91.8
door 88.1
vintage 87.8
empty 87.7
guidance 87.5

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

architecture 88.6
building 47.4
city 38.2
urban 31.5
sky 27.6
structure 27.1
skyscraper 26.8
tower 23.3
modern 23.1
office 20.9
buildings 20.8
window 19.7
wall 19.3
glass 17.1
step 15.5
new 15.4
old 15.3
high 14.7
construction 14.5
business 14
hall 13.8
street 13.8
device 13.4
cityscape 13.2
support 13
skyscrapers 12.7
planetarium 12.7
skyline 12.3
corporate 12
travel 12
bridge 11.6
windows 11.5
england 11.4
center 11.4
steel 10.6
downtown 10.6
tall 10.4
perspective 10.4
clouds 10.1
exterior 10.1
light 10
reflection 9.7
scene 9.5
cell 9.4
water 9.3
historic 9.2
bank 9.1
barrier 9
landmark 9
sunset 9
futuristic 9
river 8.9
prison 8.6
brick 8.6
concrete 8.6
tourism 8.2
roof 8.2
financial 8
design 7.9
industry 7.7
stone 7.6
place 7.4
town 7.4
detail 7.2
road 7.2

Google
created on 2018-02-10

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

a close up of a brick building 39.4%
a close up of a brick wall 36.1%
a large white building 24.9%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a curved, seemingly deserted corridor or passageway. The walls are constructed with brick, and the ceiling has a smooth, unadorned finish. Indications of age and wear can be seen in the bricks and along the surfaces. To the left, there are windows with panes that allow light to penetrate, casting intricate shadow patterns on the corridor floor. A single, bare light bulb hangs from the ceiling, providing minimal illumination. The curvature of the hallway creates a sense of depth, leading the viewer's eye further into the image, emphasized by the shadows and light play. The handwritten text below the photograph indicates its title and location, "Theatre of Memory - Ellis Island 1984/1987," suggesting it was taken on Ellis Island, a historical site known for its role in American immigration. The name "Gwen Thomas" appears on the lower right, likely indicating the artist or photographer responsible for this piece.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is a black and white photograph that exhibits a strong interplay of light and shadow. It shows an interior scene with a long, curving brick wall to the right, and a large window pane casting light on the left which creates distinct geometric patterns on the floor. The ceiling is flat and featureless, contrasting with the textured brickwork of the walls. There's a single light fixture mounted on the ceiling, providing minimal artificial light. Towards the end of the corridor, there's a dark wooden door that is closed. This scene is devoid of people, giving it a quiet and somewhat isolated atmosphere. The scene is titled "Theater of Memory - Ellis Island 1984/1989," suggesting that this location may be part of the historic Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were processed before entering the United States. This setting could conjure historical and emotional resonance, given Ellis Island's significance in American history. The title and date are handwritten in the lower left corner of the image, and what appears to be the artist's signature, "Gwen Thomas," is handwritten in the lower right corner. The composition and lighting lend an evocative quality to the image, suggesting themes of memory, history, and perhaps abandonment or transition.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a black and white photograph titled "Theater of Memory - Ellis Island 1984/1989" by Jerry Thomas. The image shows a curved, empty corridor with brick walls. There's an arched window on the left side casting dramatic geometric patterns of sunlight across the floor. The hallway curves to the right, and there's a dark doorway visible in the brick wall. A single bare light fixture can be seen on the ceiling. The composition creates a strong sense of emptiness and architectural geometry, enhanced by the play of light and shadow. The curved brick wall and institutional setting are characteristic of Ellis Island's historic immigration station buildings. The photograph has a haunting quality that seems to evoke the history and memories of the countless immigrants who once passed through these corridors.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image shows a long, dimly lit hallway with brick walls and a curved ceiling. The hallway has a window at one end, casting diagonal patterns of light and shadow across the floor. There is a ceiling light fixture visible, and the overall atmosphere of the image has a somber, almost eerie quality to it.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a curved hallway with brick walls and a concrete floor. The hallway is illuminated by natural light entering through a window on the left side, casting shadows on the floor. A light bulb hangs from the ceiling, providing additional illumination. The walls are constructed from bricks, and the floor appears to be made of concrete. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and minimalism, with a focus on the textures and shapes of the architectural elements.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a hallway with brick walls and a concrete floor, featuring a window on the left side and a doorway on the right. The hallway is illuminated by natural light streaming through the window and a light fixture on the ceiling. The photograph is signed by Gwen Thomas in the bottom-right corner, with the title "Theater of Memory - Ellis Island 1984/1989" written in the bottom-left corner. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the use of natural light and the clean lines of the architecture creating a sense of serenity.

Text analysis

Amazon

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