Human Generated Data

Title

Detail from "1978-2000"

Date

1978-2000, printed 2003-2005

People

Artist: Robert Gober, American born 1954

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, 2011.202.14

Copyright

© Robert Gober

Human Generated Data

Title

Detail from "1978-2000"

People

Artist: Robert Gober, American born 1954

Date

1978-2000, printed 2003-2005

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, 2011.202.14

Copyright

© Robert Gober

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-06

Home Decor 100
Curtain 99.2
Window Shade 99.2
Window 99.2
Handrail 62.7
Banister 62.7

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

monochrome 99.8
black and white 98.2
street 96.5
abstract 95.5
no person 95.5
people 92.5
blur 91.7
art 90.2
group 87.9
one 87.4
city 86.7
pattern 84.3
retro 83.6
monochromatic 83.5
two 82.9
road 82.8
adult 82.2
architecture 81.8
urban 79.6
square 79.3

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

texture 54.9
pattern 47.9
window screen 46.5
screen 41.7
protective covering 40.7
material 38.5
backdrop 37.9
textured 35.1
fabric 32.1
design 31.5
wallpaper 30.7
textile 29.4
surface 28.2
covering 27.4
fiber 27
cloth 26
window shade 25.7
silver 23.9
weave 23.5
metal 23.3
metallic 23
industrial 22.7
woven 22.6
space 21.7
grunge 21.3
window blind 20.6
modern 20.3
backgrounds 20.3
sheet 19.8
iron 19.7
industry 19.7
plate 19.5
steel 19.5
rough 19.2
hard 19
cotton 18.3
art 18.3
seamless 18.1
black 18
strong 17.8
thread 17.5
gray 17.1
canvas 17.1
dark 16.7
color 16.7
blind 16.7
tile 15.9
aluminum 15.6
closeup 15.5
shiny 15
element 14.9
technology 14.9
grid 14.6
graphic 14.6
smooth 14.6
clothing 14.3
frame 14.3
style 14.1
light 14
old 13.9
retro 13.9
wall 13.9
shine 13.8
detail 13.7
chrome 13.2
fashion 12.8
brushed 12.8
polished 12.8
dirty 12.7
decorative 12.5
vintage 12.4
reflection 12.2
panel 12
close 12
web 12
shape 11.9
burlap 11.9
net 11.8
lines 11.7
stainless 11.6
decor 11.5
gradient 11.3
template 11
speed 11
effect 11
linen 10.9
aged 10.9
decoration 10.9
futuristic 10.8
bright 10.7
blank 10.6
device 10.5
grungy 10.4
copy 9.7
digital 9.7
new 9.7
textures 9.5
paper 9.5
line 9.4
cover 9.3
square 9.1
durable 8.9
alloy 8.9
denim 8.8
mesh 8.8
worn 8.6
striped 8.4
interior 8
colorful 7.9
titanium 7.9
carbon 7.9
composite 7.9
cold 7.8
3d 7.7
luxury 7.7
stripes 7.7
laser 7.6
lights 7.4
glow 7.4
banner 7.4
mosaic 7.2
creative 7.1

Google
created on 2018-03-23

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

blur 33.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Window
Footwear

Clarifai

Window 56%

Clarifai

Footwear 34%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-03-23

a rainy day 55.3%
a close up of a rainy day 55.2%
a close up of an umbrella on a rainy day 29.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a bench with a bench and a bench with a

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-27

a black and white photo of a man on a bridge

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image is a black-and-white, grainy photograph that has an abstract, blurred quality. The foreground prominently features horizontal bars or railings, with larger vertical posts intersecting them, possibly part of an outdoor structure such as a fence or a bridge. Beyond the railings, you can faintly make out a body of water and faint shapes that could represent distant land or structures, indicating the scene might be near a river or bay. The overall composition has a dreamlike, distorted feel, enhanced by the visible noise or grain in the image.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image appears to be a black and white photograph with a high level of grain or noise, giving it a textured and somewhat abstract appearance. The main focus seems to be on a section of a bridge or structure that has vertical and horizontal elements. There are several horizontal bars, which could be part of a railing or fence, and two vertical columns that intersect with these bars. In the background, there seems to be a body of water, suggesting that the structure might be part of a bridge over a river or other waterway. The overall composition is blurred, possibly due to motion or intentional artistic effect, creating an impressionistic and somewhat surreal visual experience.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be a black and white, somewhat blurry or out-of-focus photograph. The image shows what looks like a dark vertical shape or shadow against a lighter background, possibly creating a cross-like silhouette. The overall composition has a grainy, atmospheric quality typical of older photography or artistic experimental photography. The contrast between light and dark areas creates an abstract, somewhat mysterious mood. The image appears to have some horizontal lines or layers in the background, but the soft focus makes the details difficult to discern clearly.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-31

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph depicting an abstract, blurred composition. The image has a hazy, dreamlike quality, with indistinct shapes and forms that suggest movement or motion. The background is somewhat foggy or obscured, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty or ambiguity. The overall impression is one of a sense of movement, energy, and a lack of clear definition or focus.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-31

The image is a black and white photographic print showing an abstract pattern of straight, parallel lines and rectangular shapes. The composition consists of high-contrast areas of light and dark tones, creating a sense of rhythm and movement across the frame. The lines and shapes are slightly blurred and grainy, giving the image a soft, impressionistic quality. The subject matter appears to be some kind of architectural or geometric structure, but the exact nature is left ambiguous due to the close-up, abstracted perspective. Overall, the image has a strong graphic and minimalist aesthetic that draws the viewer's eye across the interplay of light, shadow, and geometric forms.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-31

This is a black and white abstract or experimental photograph showing blurred horizontal and vertical lines creating a geometric pattern. The image has a grainy, soft focus quality typical of analog photography. There appears to be strong contrast between dark and light areas, with what looks like shadows or dark structural elements intersecting lighter spaces. The overall effect is quite minimalist and atmospheric, with the blurriness creating a sense of movement or ethereal quality to the composition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a window with horizontal blinds. The blinds are closed, and the image is blurry, making it difficult to discern any other details. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and minimalism, with the focus solely on the window and its surroundings.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black and white photograph of a window with blinds. The blinds are closed, but not completely, allowing some light to pass through. The light is coming from the right side of the image, casting a shadow on the left side. The overall effect is one of softness and subtlety, with the gentle play of light and shadow creating a sense of depth and texture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a monochromatic photograph with a blurry effect, capturing a scene with a fence or railing in the foreground. The fence is composed of vertical bars, and it appears to be constructed from metal. The fence is situated on a platform or bridge, and it is positioned in front of a body of water, possibly a river or a lake. The water is calm and reflects the sky, which is also depicted in a blurred manner. The overall image conveys a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, with the fence serving as a barrier between the viewer and the water.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a railing, which is slightly blurred. The railing appears to be made of wood or metal, with a series of vertical posts and horizontal bars. The railing is positioned against a backdrop of what appears to be a body of water, possibly a river or a lake. The water is calm, with no visible waves or ripples. The sky above the water is clear, with no clouds visible. The photograph has a grainy texture, which adds to the overall impression of blurriness.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a black and white photograph with a blurred and abstract aesthetic. It appears to show a close-up of what may be a railing or a structural element, composed of horizontal bars or planks that run across the frame. These elements are partially obscured and out of focus, creating a soft, indistinct impression.

The overall tone is monochromatic, with shades of gray ranging from light to dark. The contrast is soft, and the details are not sharp, which contributes to the abstract and slightly hazy feeling of the image. The texture seems grainy or slightly noisy, adding to the lo-fi quality of the photograph.

The composition is simple, focusing on the interplay of lines and shapes created by the blurred structure. The lack of clear details suggests that the photograph is more about mood and form than specific subject matter. The image evokes a sense of mystery and invites interpretation due to its non-specific nature.

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

The image presents an abstract composition rendered in grayscale, exhibiting a grainy texture throughout. The dominant features include a series of horizontal and vertical lines that intersect, creating a grid-like structure. The lines are not sharply defined; rather, they appear blurred and diffuse, resulting in soft edges. The shading within the image varies, with certain areas appearing darker and more defined than others, contributing to the overall depth and complexity of the piece. The interplay between light and shadow, the blurred lines, and the textured surface contribute to the artistic, abstract quality of the image.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a scene viewed through a window with horizontal blinds. The blinds are partially closed, creating distinct horizontal lines of light and shadow. The scene outside the window is somewhat blurry and indistinct, but it seems to show a landscape or outdoor environment. The overall effect of the image is one of contrast between light and dark areas, with the blinds casting sharp shadows across the scene. The photograph has a grainy texture, which adds to its vintage or artistic feel.

Qwen

No captions written