Human Generated Data

Title

1 of 6 Photo Montage Experimental Prints

Date

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People

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Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of John Erdman and Gary Schneider, 2017.97.4.5

Human Generated Data

Title

1 of 6 Photo Montage Experimental Prints

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of John Erdman and Gary Schneider, 2017.97.4.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-19

landscape 98.8
wire 98.4
monochrome 96.4
sky 96.2
fence 95.1
nature 94.6
winter 93.6
no person 93.1
light 91.4
cloud 91.3
dawn 89.4
sunset 86.9
outdoors 86.6
silhouette 86.3
storm 84.8
industry 84.4
fog 84.1
beach 81.5
weather 81.2
snow 81.1

Imagga
created on 2018-02-19

wire 100
cable 54.6
crane 50
sky 47.2
electricity 38.8
industry 37.6
industrial 37.3
tower 36.8
high 35.6
power 35.3
energy 31.2
structure 30.7
electric 30
equipment 28.8
voltage 27.5
net 25.2
steel 24.8
device 23.7
tall 23.6
electrical 23
line 22.7
silhouette 22.4
station 21.3
metal 21
construction 20.6
supply 20.3
cloud 19.8
sunset 19.8
urban 19.3
pylon 17.8
cables 17.6
architecture 17.2
building 15.9
technology 15.6
engineering 15.3
city 15
network 14.9
environment 14.8
distribution 13.8
wires 12.8
transmission 12.8
lines 12.6
dusk 12.4
outdoor 12.3
landscape 11.9
danger 11.8
bridge 11.8
frame 11.7
sun 11.3
clouds 11
scene 10.4
sunrise 10.3
day 10.2
lift 9.8
plant 9.7
business 9.7
outdoors 9.7
pole 9.6
site 9.4
evening 9.4
travel 9.2
global 9.1
transportation 9
transformer 8.9
infrastructure 8.9
clear 8.7
fuel 8.7
generation 8.7
work 8.7
build 8.5
fence 8.4
house 8.4
high voltage 7.9
generator 7.9
sea 7.8
production 7.8
orange 7.7
heavy 7.6
field 7.5
antenna 7.5
connection 7.3
transport 7.3

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-19

sky 99.8
outdoor 99.7
cloudy 82.2
clouds 56.4
traveling 25.7
day 20.3

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-19

a train traveling on a cloudy day 80%
a group of clouds in the sky 79.9%
a train on a cloudy day 79.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a black and white photo of a street sign -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an urban scene. The lower part of the image shows a few buildings, including a roof with visible structural elements like vents, chimneys, or antennas. Wooden utility poles and various wires are visible, creating intersecting lines and adding to the urban feel of the scene. The top two-thirds of the image are dominated by the sky, filled with a series of fluffy, cumulus clouds spread across the horizon. The black and white tone gives the image a vintage or nostalgic atmosphere.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

This is a black and white photo that captures a partly cloudy sky above what appears to be an urban setting. The lower third of the image shows the rooftops of industrial or commercial buildings, with various utility poles and electrical wires stretching across the frame. A couple of antennas reach up into the sky, one from the ground and another from the top of a structure. The buildings have multiple utility structures on their flat roofs, such as vents or air conditioning units. The clouds in the sky are dynamic and voluminous, suggesting that there could be changing weather conditions. The overall feeling of the image is one of an ordinary slice of urban life with a focus on the infrastructure that populates the skyline.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a black and white photograph that captures an urban/suburban skyline with utility poles and power lines in the foreground. The sky dominates much of the composition, featuring dramatic clouds that create a moody atmosphere. In the lower portion of the image, there appear to be some flat-roofed buildings, possibly commercial or industrial structures. The dramatic contrast between the cloudy sky and the silhouetted infrastructure gives the image a stark, documentary-style aesthetic typical of mid-century street photography.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-17

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a cloudy sky with power lines and telephone poles in the foreground. The clouds appear to be thick and heavy, suggesting an overcast or stormy day. The power lines and poles stretch across the frame, creating a sense of depth and indicating a rural or suburban setting. The overall atmosphere of the image has a somber, melancholic mood.

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 cloudy sky with power lines and buildings in the foreground. The sky is filled with large, fluffy clouds that are evenly distributed across the frame. In the foreground, there are several power lines and poles that stretch across the image, some of which have wires attached to them. There are also a few buildings visible in the distance, including what appears to be a tall antenna or tower.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of gloominess, as the cloudy sky and lack of color give it a somber tone. The presence of power lines and buildings adds a sense of urbanization to the scene, while the cloudy sky creates a sense of uncertainty or unease.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a cloudy sky with telephone poles and power lines in the foreground. The sky is filled with large, fluffy clouds that are mostly white but have some darker areas towards the top of the image. The clouds are layered, with some appearing to be higher up in the sky than others.

In the foreground, there are several telephone poles and power lines running horizontally across the image. The poles are tall and thin, with wires attached to them that stretch out in different directions. Some of the wires are thicker than others, and some have small boxes or other objects attached to them.

Overall, the image captures a serene and peaceful scene, with the cloudy sky and telephone poles creating a sense of calmness. The image may have been taken on a cloudy day, perhaps during a storm or after a rain shower. The photographer's perspective is from the ground, looking up at the sky and the telephone poles. The image is in black and white, which adds to its timeless and classic feel.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a scene of a street with a cloudy sky in the background. The sky is filled with various shades of gray clouds, suggesting an overcast day. The foreground features a building with a flat roof and a few windows, possibly a commercial or industrial structure. The building's exterior is simple and unadorned, with a few utility poles and wires visible in the foreground. The street is empty, with no visible vehicles or pedestrians, adding to the serene and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere of the image.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cloudy sky with a building and utility poles. The sky is filled with thick, fluffy clouds that cover most of the sky. The clouds are white and gray, creating a textured and dynamic appearance. Below the clouds, there are several utility poles with wires stretching across the image. The poles are tall and vertical, with some wires running horizontally between them. In the lower part of the image, there is a building with a flat roof. The building appears to be made of concrete or brick, with a simple and functional design. The building has a few windows and a door, but no other notable features. The overall scene is one of a typical urban or suburban environment, with the cloudy sky adding a sense of atmosphere and mood to the image.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-02

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a cloudy sky dominating the majority of the frame. The clouds are dense, voluminous, and layered, creating a sense of depth and texture. Below the sky, the tops of buildings are partially visible, along with utility poles and electrical wires, suggesting an urban or suburban environment. The photograph has a grainy texture, which is typical of older photographic processes. The overall aesthetic gives a vintage or nostalgic feel. The composition is balanced, with the sky occupying most of the space and the elements below acting as a grounding element.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-02

The black and white photograph depicts a cityscape against a cloudy sky. In the foreground, utility poles and power lines intersect, adding a sense of urban infrastructure. The sky is filled with a range of cloud formations, some appearing puffy and distinct, while others blend together in a more amorphous mass. The building is likely a commercial building with a tall metal antenna affixed to the roof.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a cloudy sky. The clouds are thick and cover most of the sky, giving a sense of overcast weather. In the foreground, there are several utility poles with power lines running horizontally across the image. There are also a few antennas and other structures visible, indicating an urban or suburban setting. The overall mood of the image is somewhat somber due to the grayscale tones and the heavy cloud cover. The photograph appears to have a slightly grainy texture, which adds to its vintage or nostalgic feel.