Human Generated Data

Title

Typist, Cologne

Date

1928, printed 1976

People

Artist: August Sander, German 1876 - 1964

Printer: Gunther Sander, German 1907 - 1987

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Richard Norton Memorial Fund, 2016.271

Copyright

© August Sander Family Collection / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Typist, Cologne

People

Artist: August Sander, German 1876 - 1964

Printer: Gunther Sander, German 1907 - 1987

Date

1928, printed 1976

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Richard Norton Memorial Fund, 2016.271

Copyright

© August Sander Family Collection / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Human 99.2
Furniture 92.6
Table 92.6
Electronics 78.4
Shelf 76
LCD Screen 66.1
Display 66.1
Screen 66.1
Monitor 66.1
Flooring 60.8

Clarifai
created on 2018-08-22

people 99.6
adult 99.2
one 98.4
desk 97.9
administration 97.3
room 96.7
furniture 96.7
man 94
chair 91.7
music 91
woman 90.9
microphone 90.7
leader 90.1
two 89.8
technology 88.8
portrait 88.4
indoors 87.5
office 86.9
employee 86.6
wear 85.4

Imagga
created on 2018-08-22

man 37.6
musical instrument 36.5
computer 30.1
work 25.9
person 25.6
male 24.8
table 24.3
accordion 24.2
laptop 23.9
indoors 23.7
office 23.3
home 23.1
interior 23
people 22.9
room 21.6
wind instrument 21.5
smiling 21
keyboard instrument 20.8
lifestyle 20.2
sitting 19.7
business 19.4
adult 19.1
kitchen 18.8
device 18.1
happy 15.7
technology 15.6
modern 15.4
communication 15.1
house 14.2
working 13.2
businessman 13.2
education 13
indoor 12.8
chair 12.6
desk 12.6
happiness 12.5
job 12.4
couple 12.2
professional 12.2
cheerful 12.2
corporate 12
looking 12
worker 11.6
equipment 11.3
teacher 11.3
director 11.3
senior 11.2
student 11.2
floor 11.1
handsome 10.7
smile 10.7
furniture 10.6
men 10.3
women 10.3
engineer 10.2
mature 10.2
cook 10.1
color 10
restaurant 9.7
talking 9.5
meeting 9.4
contemporary 9.4
dinner 9.3
phone 9.2
machine 9.1
businesswoman 9.1
holding 9.1
suit 9
keyboard 9
executive 8.9
to 8.8
stove 8.8
busy 8.7
food 8.5
attractive 8.4
inside 8.3
notebook 8.2
group 8.1
cooking 7.9
boy 7.8
elegant 7.7
hand 7.6
businesspeople 7.6
living 7.6
appliance 7.5
enjoyment 7.5
coffee 7.4
book 7.3
lady 7.3
concertina 7.3
confident 7.3
team 7.2
projector 7.1
classroom 7.1
lunch 7
free-reed instrument 7
electronic equipment 7

Google
created on 2018-08-22

Microsoft
created on 2018-08-22

wall 99.4
indoor 98
kitchen 95
counter 59.4
kitchen appliance 22.5
stove 14.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-52
Gender Female, 84.8%
Disgusted 1.7%
Confused 6.1%
Calm 61.9%
Sad 5%
Angry 1.9%
Happy 16.5%
Surprised 7%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 50
Gender Female

Google Vision

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

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Desk

Clarifai

Office building
Clothing
Human face
Chair
Desk
Medical equipment
Table
Office supplies

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.2%

AWS Rekognition

Desk 92.6%

Clarifai

Office building 85.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 85.2%

Clarifai

Human face 69.5%

Clarifai

Chair 66.1%

Clarifai

Desk 49.9%

Clarifai

Medical equipment 46.1%

Clarifai

Table 36.8%

Clarifai

Office supplies 35%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-08-22

interior objects 90.4%
events parties 7.5%
food drinks 1.2%
people portraits 0.6%
streetview architecture 0.2%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a woman sitting at a desk with a typewriter

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

a woman sitting at a desk with a typewriter

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a historical office setting. In the foreground is a wooden desk with several documents, a typewriter, and a desk lamp on it. There is also a wooden chair with a woven back. In the background, there is a wall-mounted device, possibly an old electrical switchboard or control panel, with various buttons and dials. An object resembling a speaking tube or megaphone is also mounted on the wall. The overall ambiance suggests a mid-20th-century office environment.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-19

This is a black and white photograph showing a vintage office setting. There is a dark wooden desk dominating the foreground, atop which sits a manual typewriter, several sheets of paper, a desktop ink blotter, and what appears to be a stamp pad. To the left of the desk is a classic caned office chair with a rounded back.

Mounted on the wall to the left, there is a megaphone-style speaker device, suggesting an intercom or announcement system of some kind from an earlier era. To the right on the wall is an electrical switchboard or control panel with rows of black knobs and a few white buttons, indicative of technology from the first half of the 20th century. There’s also a small desk lamp with an extended arm at the right edge of the desk.

The ambiance of the room and the objects within it suggest an older work environment, possibly from the early to mid-20th century. The style of the furnishings and technology further implies that this image could have been taken in a professional setting such as an office, a dispatch center, or a similar workspace during that time period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-29

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the early to mid-20th century. It shows an office setting with a person seated at a large wooden desk. On the desk is a typewriter with papers, and there's a cane-backed chair visible in the scene. The wall behind the desk features what appears to be an electrical panel or switch box. The person is wearing glasses and dark clothing typical of office attire from that era. The image has a formal, professional quality typical of workplace photography from this time period.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This is a black and white photograph from what appears to be the early 20th century, showing an office setting. At the center of the image is a desk with a typewriter on it, along with some papers and office supplies. The desk appears to be made of wood. On the wall behind the desk is an electrical panel or switch box with multiple buttons or switches. There's also what looks like a wall-mounted lamp or fixture on the left side of the image. The setting has a very vintage, professional appearance typical of office spaces from that era.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-19

The image shows a woman sitting at a desk, working on a typewriter. She is wearing glasses and has shoulder-length curly hair. Behind her on the wall is a device with multiple switches and dials, possibly an electrical or audio control panel. The room appears to be an office or workspace, with other furniture and equipment visible in the background.

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 woman sitting at a desk, surrounded by various office equipment and papers. The woman has short, wavy hair and is wearing a dark-colored blouse with a necklace. She is seated behind a large wooden desk, with her hands resting on the edge of the desk.

On the desk, there are several items, including:

  • A typewriter: The typewriter is an old-fashioned model with a large keyboard and a paper tray.
  • Papers: There are several sheets of paper scattered across the desk, some of which appear to be typed documents.
  • A lamp: A small desk lamp is placed on the right side of the desk, providing additional lighting for the woman's work.
  • A stamp: A small stamp is visible on the desk, possibly used for stamping documents or envelopes.

In the background, there are several other objects that suggest the woman is working in an office setting. These include:

  • A chair: A wooden chair with a woven backrest is visible behind the woman, suggesting that she may have been sitting in it before standing up to work at the desk.
  • A wall-mounted device: A small device is mounted on the wall above the desk, which appears to be some kind of electrical panel or switchboard.
  • A coat hook: A coat hook is visible on the wall to the left of the desk, suggesting that the woman may have hung her coat or other personal items there.

Overall, the image suggests that the woman is working in a traditional office setting, possibly in the early 20th century given the style of the clothing and equipment. The presence of a typewriter and papers on the desk suggests that she may be engaged in administrative or clerical work.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image depicts a woman sitting at a desk, surrounded by various office supplies and equipment. She is seated in a wooden chair with a woven back, positioned behind a wooden desk that holds a typewriter, papers, and other office items. The woman has short, wavy hair and wears a dark-colored blouse. To her right, a small lamp and an iron sit on the desk, while a wall-mounted phone system is visible behind her. A chair is partially visible to the left of the desk, and a flag or banner hangs from the wall above it. The background of the image is a white wall, providing a clean and simple backdrop for the scene. Overall, the image appears to be a vintage photograph of an office setting, likely taken in the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting at a desk. She is wearing glasses and a necklace, and she is smiling at the camera. The desk is cluttered with papers, a typewriter, and a lamp. Behind her, there is a wall with a mounted telephone switchboard and a megaphone. On the left side of the image, there is a chair. The image has a vintage feel, suggesting it was taken in the past.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

A black-and-white photo of a woman sitting on a chair in front of a desk with a typewriter, a lamp, and papers. She is wearing eyeglasses and a necklace. The desk has a typewriter with a piece of paper on top. A lamp is on the right side of the desk. A chair is beside the desk. A megaphone is mounted on the wall. A wooden frame with some buttons is on the wall.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

This is a black-and-white photograph featuring a woman seated at a desk in what appears to be an office setting. The image has a vintage feel, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

Details:

  • Woman: The woman is sitting squarely behind the desk, looking directly at the viewer. She wears glasses and has her hair styled in a short, wavy bob. Her attire is dark, possibly a blouse or dress with a collar. She seems to be somewhere between her mid 20's and mid 30's.

  • Desk: The desk is wooden, and appears substantial. It is covered with papers, a typewriter, and an old-fashioned stamp dispenser.

  • Background: The background is a plain white wall. Mounted on the wall are a fire extinguisher (the kind that is turned upside down to activate) and a framed panel with multiple switches or buttons.

  • Lighting: The lighting seems soft and even, which is characteristic of older photography. A desk lamp is present.

  • Additional Elements: A chair with a woven back is situated on the left side of the desk.

In summary:

The photo captures a portrait of a woman at her desk, likely in an office environment from a bygone era. The vintage items and style give the image a sense of history.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely from the early to mid-20th century. It depicts a woman seated behind a desk in what appears to be an office environment. The overall atmosphere is serious and professional.

Main Subject:

  • The Woman: A woman with short, curly hair and glasses is the primary subject. She's positioned behind the desk, looking directly at the camera. She is wearing a dark-colored blouse.
  • Desk: The desk is made of dark wood. It has a typewriter on top, with papers scattered around.

Background and surrounding items:

  • Typewriter: A vintage typewriter sits on the desk, suggesting the era of the photograph.
  • Wall Fixtures: On the wall to the left, there's a fire extinguisher. To the right, there is a control panel with a series of buttons.

Additional Details:

  • Chair: A chair is visible to the left.
  • Lighting: A desk lamp is present, indicating the need for supplementary lighting.
  • Overall tone: The photograph's tonal range is quite muted, with soft shadows.

Possible Context:

The image likely portrays a woman in an administrative or secretarial role during the first half of the 20th century. It presents a portrait of a typical office scene from that period.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a woman seated at a desk in what appears to be an office setting. She is wearing glasses and a dark, long-sleeved dress. On the desk in front of her is a manual typewriter, along with some papers and a small object that looks like a hole punch or stapler. To her right, there is a desk lamp with a flexible neck. Behind her, on the wall, there is an electrical panel with several switches and fuses. To the left, mounted on the wall, is a fire extinguisher. The setting suggests a workplace from an earlier era, possibly the early to mid-20th century. The overall atmosphere is one of a professional environment, likely a clerical or administrative office.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This is a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting at a desk in what appears to be a professional setting, possibly an office or a workplace from the early to mid-20th century. The desk is equipped with a typewriter, papers, and other office supplies. The woman is wearing glasses and a dark jacket or blouse, and she is smiling at the camera. Behind her is a wall with a mounted telephone switchboard featuring several rotary dials and buttons. To the left, there is a fire extinguisher hanging on the wall, and to the right, a lamp is positioned on the desk. The overall atmosphere suggests a work environment from a bygone era.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This is a vintage black-and-white photograph of a woman seated at a desk in an office setting. She is wearing glasses and a dark blazer over a lighter top. On the desk in front of her, there is a typewriter, some papers, and a small lamp. To the right of the desk, there is a telephone receiver on a stand. On the wall behind her, there is a control panel with multiple switches and buttons, and to the left, there is a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall. The overall scene suggests a professional environment from an earlier era, likely the mid-20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

99909