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Human Generated Data

Title

Improvisation--"George Washington," New York

Date

c. 1925, printed 1982

People

Artist: Edward Steichen, American 1879 - 1973

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sidney and Shirley Singer, 2013.179.11

Copyright

© The Estate of Edward Steichen / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Improvisation--"George Washington," New York

People

Artist: Edward Steichen, American 1879 - 1973

Date

c. 1925, printed 1982

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sidney and Shirley Singer, 2013.179.11

Copyright

© The Estate of Edward Steichen / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Head 97.3
Person 97.1
Human 97.1
Person 96.6
Face 96.6
Person 79.5
Performer 68.6
Portrait 64.2
Photo 64.2
Photography 64.2
Art 57.3
Figurine 56

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-22

people 99.9
portrait 99.6
adult 98.7
man 98.1
one 97.5
wear 94.6
leader 93.6
Human face 92.6
music 89.4
actor 88.3
monochrome 85.8
costume 85.5
veil 85.3
facial expression 83.8
administration 83.1
lid 82.8
Clothing 79.4
art 79.4
mustache 79.2
uniform 77.1
military 76.7
war 73.4
Human face 69
Human face 65.8
Musical instrument 50.3
Man 48.3
Man 48
Human face 47.8
Human nose 44.4
Human eye 43.6
Human mouth 38.6
Human eye 37.5
Human arm 33.1

Imagga
created on 2018-03-22

face 42
portrait 40.8
person 37.4
model 32.7
black 31.8
adult 31.7
fashion 31.7
eyes 30.2
people 29.6
hair 29.4
attractive 28.7
sexy 24.1
dark 22.6
pretty 22.4
male 22.4
lips 22.2
expression 22.2
man 21.5
look 21
human 21
studio 20.5
beard 20.5
lady 20.3
close 20
brunette 19.2
style 18.6
makeup 17.2
youth 16.2
serious 15.3
eye 15.2
cute 15.1
women 15
one 14.9
sensual 14.6
looking 14.4
smile 14.3
lifestyle 13.7
sensuality 13.6
make 13.6
head 13.5
hat 13
skin 13
guy 12.7
device 12.3
closeup 12.1
emotion 12
handsome 11.6
posing 11.6
elegance 10.9
happy 10.7
casual 10.2
20s 10.1
smiling 9.4
mouth 9.4
mysterious 8.8
boy 8.7
mystery 8.7
art 8.6
hand 8.4
girls 8.2
disk jockey 8.2
world 7.9
love 7.9
couple 7.8
men 7.7
elegant 7.7
thinking 7.6
cosmetics 7.5
performer 7.5
cheerful 7.3
teenager 7.3
dress 7.2
lovely 7.1
night 7.1

Google
created on 2018-03-22

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-22

person 91.9
indoor 90.5
posing 47.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-52
Gender Female, 59.9%
Surprised 1.2%
Disgusted 0.8%
Happy 0.3%
Sad 94.3%
Calm 0.7%
Angry 1.4%
Confused 1.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 97.1%

Categories

Captions

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

a black and white photo of a man with a hat and a gun -100%
a photograph of a man with a piano and a piano -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

The image is a monochrome photograph featuring a man wearing a flat cap and crouching on the right side of the image. He appears to be aiming a gun at an object in front of him. There is also a segmented box or shelf in the lower center of the image. The overall appearance of the photograph gives off a vintage or noir film style.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

The image shows a monochrome photograph with a large gray rectangle obscuring the center portion. Below the rectangle, there is a figure crouched over a small structure that resembles a mailbox or sorter with compartments. The individual is holding what appears to be a detonator or similar device, which has wires connected to it. The setting seems to be staged, creating a sense of tension or anticipation, possibly related to the action the person is undertaking. The style and fashion suggest it could be from an earlier part of the 20th century, based on the person's attire. The rest of the image is hard to discern due to the central obstruction, but there seems to be a mix of objects and possibly other figures in the surrounding area that contribute to a chaotic or dynamic scene.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This is a dramatic black and white artistic composition that appears to be from a film or theatrical production. The image features a large close-up portrait in the background, with smaller figures in the foreground engaged in what appears to be a dramatic scene. The figures are wearing caps and period clothing, and appear to be holding weapons. There's also a figure in dark clothing with what looks like a cane or umbrella. The overall composition creates a moody, film noir-like atmosphere with strong contrast between light and shadow. The layered elements and double exposure effect create a sense of tension and drama typical of early 20th century cinema or theatrical photography.

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

This is a dramatic black and white photographic composition that appears to be from a film or artistic work. The image is dominated by a large close-up portrait overlaid with smaller figures in what appears to be a scene of conflict or tension. The smaller figures in the foreground are wearing caps and appear to be holding weapons, while a taller figure in dark clothing with what looks like a walking stick or cane stands in the background. The overall composition creates a moody, film noir-like atmosphere with strong contrast between light and shadow. The layering technique used here was popular in early 20th century experimental photography and film promotion materials. The style is reminiscent of German Expressionist cinema of the 1920s and 1930s with its dramatic lighting and psychological undertones.

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

The image appears to be a striking black and white photograph. It features a large, close-up portrait of a human face that dominates the frame. The face has an intense, almost haunting expression, with piercing eyes and dramatic shadows and highlights that accentuate its features. In the background, there are several smaller figures and objects, including what looks like an older man in a hat and coat, and some kind of apparatus or container. The overall tone and composition of the image create a sense of surreal, unsettling atmosphere.

Meta Llama

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

This image is a black-and-white collage featuring a large close-up of a man's face on the left side, with three men in the foreground and a shadowy figure in the background. The man's face dominates the left half of the image, while the three men are positioned in front of him, each engaged in a different activity. One man is holding a gun, another is leaning over a box, and the third is standing behind them, dressed in a top hat and coat. The background features a shadowy figure, adding to the overall sense of mystery and intrigue. The image appears to be a still from a film or play, with the use of shadows and lighting creating a dramatic effect.

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

The image is a black-and-white collage of George Washington's face and a scene of men in old-fashioned clothing, with one man holding a gun and another holding a box of ammunition. The image appears to be a commentary on the history of gun violence in the United States, with the juxtaposition of the founding father's face and the scene of violence creating a sense of irony and contrast. The use of old-fashioned clothing and props adds to the sense of nostalgia and historical context, while the bold and striking composition draws the viewer's attention to the central message of the image. Overall, the image is a thought-provoking commentary on the complex and often contradictory nature of American history and culture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a scene with a prominent portrait of George Washington in the background. The portrait of Washington is large and takes up a significant portion of the image, with his face being the most noticeable feature. Two individuals are positioned in front of the portrait, one holding a gun and the other holding an umbrella. Both individuals are wearing hats and coats, suggesting a formal or historical setting. The photograph appears to be staged, with the individuals positioned in a way that creates a dramatic effect. The overall mood of the image is serious and somewhat ominous, with the presence of the guns and the serious expressions of the individuals adding to the sense of tension.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is in black and white, featuring three men. Two of them are holding guns, and one is holding an umbrella. The man on the left is wearing a hat, and the man on the right is wearing a hat and a bow tie. The man in the middle is wearing a hat and a watch. The man on the left is holding a gun, and the man on the right is holding a gun and an umbrella.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be a surrealist or conceptual composition. It features a large, prominent portrait of George Washington overlaid with other elements.

Main Elements and Composition:

  • George Washington: The central figure is a detailed and large-scale reproduction of George Washington's portrait. It takes up a significant portion of the frame. The lighting on the portrait gives it a strong sense of form, with highlights and shadows.
  • Shadows and Overlays: Overlapping the portrait, are a variety of elements that give a dreamlike feel to the composition:
    • There are shadows, including a hand with fingers spread that could be linked to the portrait.
    • A man in a top hat and a long coat, with a shocked or intense expression, holds an umbrella. His silhouette is mirrored in a shadow behind him.
  • Armed Men: In the lower portion of the image, there are at least two men with caps pointing guns.
  • Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere is mysterious and slightly unsettling, due to the juxtaposition of the historical figure with other elements that may imply war.

Style and Possible Interpretation:

The photograph has a strong sense of depth and contrast. The use of shadow is striking and helps create the visual interest. Given the elements, the image could potentially be interpreted in a variety of ways, suggesting a critique on the role of war in America.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The black and white image features a large portrait of George Washington in the background. In front of the portrait, there are figures creating a tableau.

At the bottom, two men wearing caps are crouched in a shooting position. One is behind a wooden box with triangular cutouts, aiming a larger weapon like a submachine gun. The other man is kneeling and aiming a handgun.

Above and to the right of the men, a figure wearing a top hat and a long coat is standing with one arm raised. An umbrella is positioned nearby. On top of the portrait are the shadows of a hand and a silhouette.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image appears to be a surreal, multi-layered black-and-white photograph or photomontage. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Foreground Elements:

    • Two Men with Guns: In the bottom portion of the image, there are two men dressed in what appear to be period clothing, possibly from the early 20th century. They are both holding guns and appear to be aiming them. One man is positioned behind a wooden crate, while the other is crouching beside him.
    • Man with a Top Hat and Umbrella: To the right side of the image, there is a man dressed in a top hat and coat, holding an umbrella. His face is partially obscured by smoke or fog, giving him a ghostly appearance.
  2. Background Elements:

    • Large Face: Dominating the background is a large, blurred face of a man. This face is somewhat transparent, allowing the other elements in the image to be seen through it. The expression on the face is neutral.
    • Shadowy Figure: Behind the man with the top hat and umbrella, there is a shadowy figure that appears to be wearing a hat and holding a cane or umbrella. This figure is less distinct and blends into the background.
  3. Overall Composition:

    • The image combines elements of different sizes and levels of clarity, creating a sense of depth and layering. The juxtaposition of the large face with the smaller, more detailed figures in the foreground adds to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the photograph.
    • The use of black-and-white enhances the dramatic and timeless feel of the image.

This photomontage seems to blend elements of historical or period imagery with surreal and abstract components, creating a visually intriguing and thought-provoking piece.