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Human Generated Data

Title

Hesse's Glasses - Viewing a Photograph of a Soldier

Date

1998

People

Artist: Yoneda Tomoko, Japanese born 1965

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Thierry Porté and family, 2014.422

Human Generated Data

Title

Hesse's Glasses - Viewing a Photograph of a Soldier

People

Artist: Yoneda Tomoko, Japanese born 1965

Date

1998

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Thierry Porté and family, 2014.422

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Sphere 97.7
Art 79.4
Keyboard 72.2
Computer 72.2
Hardware 72.2
Electronics 72.2
Computer Hardware 72.2
Magnifying 71.9
Drawing 61.8
Window 57.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

monochrome 98.7
abstract 93.7
art 92.9
desktop 92.8
window 92.7
reflection 90.7
design 89.7
black and white 88.7
image 88.2
vintage 88
old 87.9
focus 87.8
picture frame 87.6
retro 87.2
business 84.6
shadow 84.5
paper 83.3
vector 81.2
no person 81.1
sight 81

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

Google
created on 2018-02-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

indoor 92.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Computer Keyboard

Clarifai

Window
Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Computer Keyboard 72.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

food drinks 46.5%
interior objects 38.8%
paintings art 9%
cars vehicles 3.7%
text visuals 0.7%
people portraits 0.7%
pets animals 0.3%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a magnifying looking through a magnifying lens at a building

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

a black and white photograph of a building with a magnifying glass

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a blurry black and white photograph with a central circular, presumably a magnifying glass or lens, bringing into focus a section of the image behind it. The in-focus area shows part of a building with classical architecture details including a window with decorative elements. Below the window, there appears to be a group of people lined up, but it is hard to discern details about them due to the blur outside the magnified area. The overall effect creates a juxtaposition within the image, combining sharp detail with indistinct forms.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

The image depicts a black and white photograph focusing on a portion of a classical building, likely an example of neoclassical architecture, through the lens of a round magnifying glass. Through the magnifying glass, the details of the building are clearer, showing a pediment, a triangular upper part of the front of a building in classical style, typically surmounting a portico of columns. Below the pediment, a decorative balustrade is also visible.

The surrounding area outside of the magnifying glass is blurred, suggesting a shallow depth of field, and the magnifying glass provides a stark contrast by providing a sharp, circular window of focus. The photo captures the idea of examining or highlighting specific features or details within a larger context. The composition is straightforward yet engaging, creating an interesting visual effect through the interplay of clarity and blur.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph viewed through what seems to be a circular lens or magnifying glass. The image shows what looks like a historical building or structure with architectural features including what appears to be a triangular pediment on top. The photograph has a vintage quality to it, and the circular framing created by the lens adds an interesting focal point to the composition. The building appears to have some kind of row or line of objects or decorative elements along its lower portion. The lens effect creates a vignette-like border around the edges of the circular viewing area, with the rest of the image appearing blurred or out of focus outside this circle.

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph viewed through a circular lens or frame, possibly a magnifying glass. The image shows an architectural detail of what seems to be a historic building, with a distinctive window that has a triangular pediment above it. Below the window, there appears to be a row of uniform shapes or figures arranged in a line. The photograph has a soft, slightly blurred quality, particularly around the edges of the circular frame, giving it an antiqued or vintage appearance. The composition focuses attention on the central architectural elements through the circular vignette effect.

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

The image shows a close-up view of an architectural structure, such as a building, seen through the lens of a magnifying glass or similar optical device. The structure appears to be a domed or arched building, with a window visible within the magnified view. The image is in black and white, giving it a vintage or historical aesthetic. The magnification and framing of the image creates an abstract and somewhat distorted perspective of the subject, drawing attention to the details and textures of the architectural elements.

Meta Llama

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

This image is a black and white photograph of a building, with a magnifying glass in the foreground. The building appears to be made of brick and has a window on the front with a triangular pediment above it. The window is framed by two columns, and there are decorative elements along the top of the building.

The magnifying glass is positioned in front of the building, and it is out of focus. The background of the image is a plain white color, which helps to draw attention to the building and the magnifying glass. Overall, the image suggests that the photographer is examining the building closely, perhaps to study its architecture or details.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a building, taken through a circular lens or filter. The building is in the center of the image, with a balcony and a window on the front. The building appears to be made of stone or brick, and it has a triangular pediment above the window. The balcony has a railing with decorative elements, and there are people standing on it.

The background of the image is out of focus, but it appears to be a light-colored sky or wall. The overall effect of the image is one of depth and perspective, with the building and balcony receding into the distance. The use of a circular lens or filter adds a sense of intimacy and immediacy to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the central subject.

The image is likely a photograph taken by a professional photographer, possibly for artistic or documentary purposes. The use of black and white film adds a timeless quality to the image, and the composition and lighting suggest a high level of technical skill. Overall, the image is a visually striking and thought-provoking representation of a building and its surroundings.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph with a circular lens effect at the center, creating a vignette. The photograph depicts a group of people standing in front of a building. The building has a classical architectural style, featuring a large window with a decorative frame and a prominent arch above it. The individuals in the photograph are dressed in what appears to be formal attire, possibly uniforms, and are standing in a row, facing the camera. The image has a monochromatic filter, giving it an old-fashioned, vintage look.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The black-and-white image shows a building with a group of people standing in front of it. The image is distorted, as if viewed through a magnifying glass. The building has a window with a grill, and it seems to be a school. The people are wearing uniforms, and they seem to be posing for a photograph. The image has a black border around it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph that appears to be framed. The main focus is a building's architectural detail viewed through a large, blurry oval shape, possibly representing a lens or a reflection.

Details:

  • Subject: The primary subject is a section of a building, captured in sharp focus inside the oval. The building has classic architectural features, including a pediment and a decorative window. Below the window there appears to be a balustrade.
  • Lens/Reflection: A large oval shape partially obscures the image, and it is clearly out of focus, creating a soft, diffused look. It could be a lens, a reflection, or some other visual device used to frame the building within the artwork.
  • Composition: The photograph is tightly framed. The building fills a significant portion of the central image. The blurred oval adds depth and a sense of mystery.
  • Black and White: The use of black and white enhances the mood, and the stark contrast may draw the viewer's attention to details.
  • Mood: The overall mood is somewhat enigmatic and thought-provoking, with a sense of nostalgia. The blurry oval invites the viewer to contemplate perspective and how we perceive our surroundings.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

The image is a black and white photograph, framed in a dark frame. It appears to be a photo of a building seen through a lens or filter that creates a circular, out-of-focus effect.

The building seems to have a classical architectural style. A prominent feature is a window with a decorative pediment above it. A row of small columns or balusters forms a railing along a ledge or balcony.

The area outside the circular focused area is blurred, suggesting the image was captured using a photographic technique to draw attention to the central detail. The overall tone of the image is muted and somber due to the black and white color scheme.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a close-up view of a building through a magnifying glass. The magnifying glass is held in front of the camera lens, creating a circular frame within the image. The building in focus appears to be of classical architecture, with features such as columns and a triangular pediment above a window, which is typical of neoclassical design. The rest of the image outside the magnifying glass is blurred, drawing attention to the magnified section. The overall effect creates a sense of detailed observation and highlights the architectural elements of the building. The image is in black and white, adding a timeless and artistic quality to the photograph.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph with a unique perspective. The foreground features a close-up of a magnifying glass, which is in focus and occupies a significant portion of the frame. Through the magnifying glass, a building is visible, but it is blurred, giving the impression that the photograph is taken through a magnifying glass that is being used to examine the building. The building has a classic architectural style with a triangular pediment above its windows, and the overall scene has a somewhat abstract and artistic feel due to the perspective and focus on the magnifying glass.

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

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to have been taken through a magnifying glass. The glass is positioned in the center of the frame, distorting the view of the background. Through the magnifying glass, a building with a classical architectural style is visible. The building has a triangular pediment above a large window, which is framed by columns. The rest of the image is out of focus, creating a soft, blurred effect. The magnifying glass frames the building, drawing attention to its details while the surrounding area remains indistinct. The overall composition creates an interesting visual contrast between the sharp focus through the magnifier and the blurred background.