Human Generated Data

Title

X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of a Man"

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs, Straus.7604

Human Generated Data

Title

X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of a Man"

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs, Straus.7604

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-07-08

Floor 82.3
Rug 80.2
Flooring 66.5
Text 64.3
Concrete 57

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-31

rough 99.3
abstract 99.1
texture 99
retro 98.9
dirty 98.6
vintage 98.3
old 98.3
antique 98.3
desktop 98.2
paper 98.2
design 97.9
pattern 97.9
rustic 97.9
wallpaper 97.7
sooty 97.2
background 96.8
canvas 96.5
stain 96.2
surface 96.1
scraping 95.3

Imagga
created on 2022-07-08

fountain 91.1
structure 78.4
window screen 58.6
grunge 48.6
screen 47.6
old 42.5
texture 42.4
protective covering 39
wall 38.2
aged 37.1
pattern 31.5
rough 31
vintage 30.6
dirty 29.9
material 28.6
paint 26.3
antique 26
covering 25.3
retro 23
grungy 22.8
brown 22.1
damaged 22
textured 21.9
weathered 21.9
ancient 21.6
surface 20.3
worn 18.2
rusty 18.1
architecture 18
art 17.6
frame 17.5
detail 16.9
wood 16.7
border 16.3
wallpaper 16.1
color 15.6
design 15.2
canvas 15.2
decay 14.5
stone 14.4
stained 13.5
decorative 13.4
building 13.2
backdrop 13.2
aging 12.5
dirt 12.4
space 12.4
wooden 12.3
text 12.2
artistic 12.2
construction 12
cement 11.7
rust 11.6
black 11.4
close 10.9
faded 10.7
graphic 10.2
paper 10.2
dark 10
ragged 9.8
stains 9.7
cracked 9.7
crack 9.7
messy 9.7
urban 9.6
painted 9.5
iron 9.3
grain 9.2
exterior 9.2
element 9.1
digital 8.9
metal 8.9
scratch 8.8
burnt 8.8
torn 8.7
rock 8.7
stain 8.7
obsolete 8.6
concrete 8.6
blank 8.6
stream 8.5
outdoors 8.2
backgrounds 8.1
natural 8
peeling 7.9
burned 7.9
grime 7.8
fracture 7.8
modern 7.7
detailed 7.7
rustic 7.7
parchment 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
city 7.5
light 7.4
historic 7.3
gray 7.2
brick 7.2
history 7.2

Google
created on 2022-07-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-07-08

waterfall 92.3
water 92.1
black and white 89.5
monochrome 85.9
abstract 84.5
sketch 81.6
drawing 71.8
text 70.2
art 69.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 80.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-07-08

a large waterfall 38%
a waterfall in the background 37.9%
a close up of a waterfall 31.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a black and white photo of a woman's face in a window -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This is an X-ray image of a painting, revealing patterns, textures, and underlying layers hidden beneath the visible surface. The image exposes a grid-like structure, likely the wooden panel or canvas framework supporting the artwork, as well as faded outlines of a portrait of a person's face—possibly a child or young individual. Details like curls of hair, facial features, and clothing are faint but discernible. The X-ray offers a glimpse into the materials and construction of the painting, including areas where deterioration, brushstrokes, or alterations might occur.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a black and white X-ray of a painting or possibly a canvas. The X-ray reveals an underlying portrait of a man beneath the surface layer. The man has curly hair and is facing the viewer, though his features are somewhat obscured by the overlying materials and the X-ray imaging technique. The grid pattern visible across the image suggests the structure of the canvas or underlying support, such as wooden stretcher bars, is made visible through this imaging process. The X-ray technique is often used in art restoration and analysis to study underlying layers or previous artworks covered by new layers of paint.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black and white photograph of a piece of wood with a grid pattern on it, featuring a faint image of a person in the center.

The wood appears to be weathered and worn, with visible scratches and marks on its surface. The grid pattern is made up of thin lines that intersect at right angles, creating a series of squares. The squares are not uniform in size, and some of them appear to be slightly larger or smaller than others.

In the center of the image, there is a faint outline of a person's head and shoulders. The person appears to be wearing a hat or head covering, and their face is partially obscured by shadows. The image is not clear enough to make out any distinct features, but it appears to be a portrait or a depiction of a person from the past.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of age and decay. The weathered wood and faded grid pattern suggest that the image has been around for a long time, and the faint outline of the person adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue. The image may be a historical artifact or a piece of art that has been preserved for centuries, and it invites the viewer to imagine the story behind it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wall with a checkered pattern, featuring a prominent portrait of a man in the center. The wall appears to be made of wood or a similar material, with visible grain and texture. The checkered pattern is composed of alternating light and dark squares, although some areas are faded or damaged, making it difficult to discern the original design.

In the foreground, a small black rectangle with a white line extending from it is visible in the bottom-right corner. This element may be a label or marker, but its purpose is unclear without additional context.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in an old building or structure, possibly with historical significance. The worn and faded appearance of the wall and the portrait contribute to this impression, implying that the image may be a documentation of a preserved or restored site.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black and white infrared photograph of a face. The photograph is taken from a low angle, and the face is somewhat distorted. The face appears to be that of a young man, with short hair and a clean-shaven face. The eyes are closed, and the mouth is slightly open, as if the person is sleeping or resting. The skin of the face appears to be smooth and unblemished, with no visible wrinkles or blemishes. The photograph has a slightly blurry effect, which may be due to the infrared technology used to capture the image.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person's face, with a grid pattern overlaid on it. The grid pattern is made up of small squares, each with a different shade of gray. The person's face is partially obscured by the grid pattern, but their eyes, nose, and mouth are still visible. The person's hair is tied back in a ponytail, and they are wearing a white shirt.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a composite scene. In the foreground, there is a checkerboard pattern composed of alternating squares of varying shades.

Behind this, the faint image of a person's face is discernible. It looks distorted or faded, suggesting it's a double exposure or part of a collage. The features of the face aren't clear, but the general shape and placement of eyes, nose, and mouth can be made out.

The background consists of vertical wooden planks of various shades, which adds a textured and layered effect to the image. The overall composition gives the impression of a layered, experimental photograph.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

The image appears to be a negative or an x-ray image. It features a grid-like structure overlaying what seems to be a portrait of a person. The background suggests a wooden surface.

Key observations:

  • Grid: The image is overlaid with a grid pattern, made of alternating dark squares and lighter lines.
  • Portrait: A faded, negative-like image of a face or portrait is visible under the grid.
  • Wood: The background texture resembles wood grain.

The overall impression suggests a photograph where the original image has been overlaid by a patterned layer, like a negative or an x-ray, and is possibly damaged.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a highly deteriorated surface, likely a piece of fabric or canvas. The surface is divided into a grid pattern, possibly indicating sections or panels that have been stitched together. The material shows significant signs of wear and tear, with numerous patches of discoloration, stains, and possible burn marks or holes.

The overall texture is rough and uneven, suggesting age and exposure to various elements over time. There are visible vertical and horizontal lines that could be seams or folds in the material. The bottom part of the image includes a scale bar, indicating that this might be a scientific or archaeological documentation of an artifact. The scale bar helps to provide a sense of the actual size of the object being photographed.

Given the grid pattern and the state of deterioration, this could be a historical or archaeological artifact, possibly a piece of ancient cloth or a fragment of a larger textile. The photograph seems to be taken for the purpose of study or preservation, highlighting the condition and details of the material.