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Human Generated Data

Title

Insulator II

Date

1935, printed 1994

People

Artist: Eugen Wiškovský, Czech 1888 - 1964

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, 2011.453.10

Human Generated Data

Title

Insulator II

People

Artist: Eugen Wiškovský, Czech 1888 - 1964

Date

1935, printed 1994

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, 2011.453.10

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Electronics 80.3
Meal 75.7
Dish 75.7
Food 75.7
Sphere 57.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

audio 98.3
sound 97.9
illustration 95.5
stereo 95.4
design 94.4
speaker 93.7
graphic 93.6
technology 92.9
art 92.7
desktop 92.5
music 92.1
modern 91.5
vector 88.6
retro 88
abstract 87.9
no person 86.6
electronics 86.2
intensity 84.7
line 84.7
vintage 84.2

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

loudspeaker 100
speaker 55.7
stereo 53.5
sound 53.5
music 51.4
audio 49.7
equipment 49.4
bass 44
device 41.9
loud 37.2
technology 35.6
volume 34.1
system 33.3
entertainment 32.2
treble 29.6
electronics 29.4
musical 27.8
black 27.6
modern 26.6
speakers 26.6
studio 24.3
woofer 23.7
close 21.7
electrical 21.1
digital 19.4
sub 18.7
listen 18.4
acoustic 17.8
watts 17.8
multimedia 17.6
disco 16.4
power 15.9
amplifier 15.9
control 15.8
party 15.5
listening 15.5
joystick 14.7
voice 14.7
circle 14.6
box 13.5
rock 13
metal 12.9
closeup 12.8
mp3 12.7
object 12.5
electronic 12.1
two 11.9
wood 11.7
nobody 11.7
dance 11.4
tweeter 10.9
recording 10.8
silver 10.6
computer 10.4
radio 10.3
mechanism 10.2
loudspeakers 9.9
peripheral 9.8
club 9.4
design 9
sub woofer 8.9
objects 8.7
round 8.6
3d 8.5
shape 8.2
gray 8.1
sounds 7.9
noise 7.9
high 7.8
wave 7.8
line 7.7
circles 7.7
plastic 7.3

Google
created on 2018-02-10

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

cars vehicles 71.1%
paintings art 15.3%
food drinks 5.9%
interior objects 5.4%
streetview architecture 2.3%
text visuals 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a close up of a computer 44%
a close up of a mouse 40.2%
close up of a computer 35.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a pencil drawing of a sphere.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a black and white photograph of a circular object with a shadow

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a white and black photo of a white object

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a black and white photograph featuring an abstract composition. The focal point appears to be a white, conical, tiered object with a series of rings at varying angles intersecting it. These rings create circular shadows that radiate outward, interacting with the primary shadow of the conical object. The play of light and shadow forms a visually striking pattern, emphasizing the geometric shapes and the contrast between light and dark regions. Overall, the photograph evokes a sense of balance and symmetry through its simple yet elegant design.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is a black-and-white image showcasing what appears to be a spinning top or gyroscope casting a sharp, elongated shadow on a flat surface. The top has multiple circular layers, creating a stepped cone shape, and it is surrounded by what seems like a wire or metal loop that is also casting a shadow, adding to the visual interest of the image. The overall effect is a striking interplay of light and shadows, with a strong contrast between the white of the spinning object and its dark silhouette. The composition has a sense of motion and balance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a black and white artistic photograph that appears to be a study in light, shadow, and form. The image shows what looks like a white ceramic or porcelain electrical insulator with concentric rings or ridges. Below it is its dramatic shadow cast on a flat surface, creating an abstract oval pattern with curved lines. The composition plays with geometry and contrast, with the physical object in the upper portion of the frame and its larger shadow pattern below. The photograph demonstrates interesting use of lighting to create a striking visual effect, typical of modernist photography techniques from the mid-20th century.

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

This is a black and white artistic photograph that plays with light, shadow, and form. The image shows what appears to be a ceramic or porcelain insulator with concentric rings or ridges, and a wire or cord looping around it. The most striking element is how the object casts a dramatic shadow below, creating an abstract oval pattern with curved lines that mirror the physical object above. The composition creates an interesting visual relationship between the solid object and its shadow, demonstrating principles of photography and design through the interplay of light and dark, physical form and projected shadow.

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

The image depicts an abstract, graphical composition in black and white. It features a large oval shape in the center, surrounded by concentric circular patterns and curved lines. The oval shape creates a sense of depth and perspective, giving the overall design a surreal, almost architectural quality. The image makes use of strong contrasts between the dark and light areas to create a visually striking, minimalist aesthetic.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a light bulb and its shadow. The light bulb is positioned in the top-left corner of the image, with its base facing downwards. It has a white ceramic base and a metal rim around the top. A thin wire extends from the top of the bulb, curving downwards towards the bottom-right corner of the image.

The shadow of the light bulb is cast on the surface below it, creating an oval shape with a smaller oval inside. The shadow is dark and well-defined, indicating that the light source is strong and directional. The background of the image is a plain gray surface, which helps to highlight the light bulb and its shadow.

Overall, the image is a simple yet striking representation of a common household object, highlighting the interplay between light and shadow.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-25

The image is a black and white photograph of a white plastic object, possibly a light bulb, with a cord attached to it. The object is positioned at an angle, with the cord extending from the top-left corner of the image. The cord is wrapped around the object in a circular motion, creating a spiral pattern.

The background of the image is a dark gray surface, which appears to be a table or countertop. The surface has a textured appearance, with small bumps and ridges visible throughout.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and minimalism. The use of a single object and a plain background creates a sense of focus and attention to detail. The spiral pattern created by the cord adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the image.

The image could be used in a variety of contexts, such as in a design or art project, or as a background for a website or social media post. It could also be used to illustrate a concept or idea related to simplicity, minimalism, or elegance.

In terms of emotions, the image may evoke feelings of calmness, serenity, and contemplation. The simplicity and minimalism of the image may help to create a sense of clarity and focus, making it easier for the viewer to concentrate and think critically.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a circular object with a spiral shape. The object appears to be made of metal and has a shiny surface. The spiral shape of the object is made up of a series of concentric circles, with the outermost circle being the largest and the innermost circle being the smallest. The object is placed on a flat surface, and its shadow is cast on the surface below. The shadow is elongated and curved, with a dark center and lighter edges. The image is taken from a low angle, which gives the impression that the object is floating above the surface. The background is plain and gray, which helps to emphasize the shape and texture of the object. Overall, the image captures the intricate details and unique shape of the circular object, highlighting its spiral design and metallic texture.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an abstract composition. It features a circular object with a central, round, dark shadow. This shadow appears to be cast by a light source, creating a dramatic effect. The circular object itself is composed of a series of stacked, concentric rings, with a white, cylindrical object at the center. The rings are metallic, with a sleek, modern appearance. The overall composition is minimalist, with a focus on the interplay of light, shadow, and geometric forms.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The black and white photograph features a still life composition. The primary subject is a stack of white, circular forms, resembling a disassembled ceramic insulator or a series of stacked dishes. The stack has a central hole running through it. Two metal hoops, also white or very light in color, encircle the stack in a seemingly random arrangement.

The light source appears to be coming from above and slightly to the side, casting distinct shadows on the flat, textured gray surface below. The shadow of the stacked form is a dark, solid shape, while the shadows of the metal hoops are more defined lines, creating a spiral pattern on the surface.

The overall impression is one of geometric shapes and contrasting light and shadow. The composition is simple yet striking, with a focus on form, texture, and the interplay of light and shadow.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring an abstract composition. The central element is a stack of white, circular, tiered objects, possibly ceramic or plastic. A wire or thin metal ring encircles it, partially casting a shadow. The light source is positioned to create dramatic shadows. The primary shadow, a large, almost circular, dark shape, dominates the lower portion of the image. Other curved shadow lines radiate outwards from the tiered object and wire, forming an interesting play of light and dark. The overall effect is clean and minimalist, with a focus on form, shape, and the interplay of light and shadow. The composition has an artistic and perhaps even scientific feel to it.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

This black-and-white photograph features a striking abstract composition. The image is dominated by a series of concentric circles and ellipses, creating a sense of depth and movement.

In the foreground, there are dark, elliptical shapes that seem to be shadows or silhouettes, creating a strong contrast against the lighter background. These shapes are arranged in a way that suggests overlapping circles or rings.

In the upper part of the image, there is a stack of what appears to be white or light-colored circular objects, possibly bowls or plates, arranged in a way that they form a conical shape. A thin, dark line cuts across this stack diagonally, adding to the geometric complexity of the image.

The interplay of light and shadow, along with the geometric shapes, gives the photograph a dynamic and somewhat surreal quality. The overall effect is one of abstract art, emphasizing form, contrast, and composition.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image is a black and white photograph that features a composition with a cylindrical object, likely a lamp base, at the center. The base appears to be white and is placed on a dark surface, casting a strong shadow that dominates the lower part of the image. The shadow is elongated and curved, creating an interesting pattern. Above the base, a thin, white cable is visible, extending diagonally across the image and adding a dynamic element to the composition. The overall aesthetic is minimalistic and artistic, with a focus on shadows, contrasts, and the interplay of light and form.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This black-and-white photograph features a minimalist composition with a central object that appears to be a spool of wire or cable. The spool is cylindrical with a hollow center and is positioned upright on a flat surface. Winding around and over the spool are several strands of wire, creating a dynamic interplay of curves and loops. The wires form various shapes, including a large, prominent loop in the foreground that resembles the number "6." The shadows cast by the wires add depth and contrast to the image, enhancing the visual interest. The overall aesthetic is abstract and geometric, emphasizing form, line, and shadow.