Human Generated Data

Title

TV - West Haven, Connecticut

Date

1971

People

Artist: Dennis Feldman, American born 1946

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of the artist, 2018.268

Human Generated Data

Title

TV - West Haven, Connecticut

People

Artist: Dennis Feldman, American born 1946

Date

1971

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of the artist, 2018.268

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-01-16

Screen 100
Electronics 100
Monitor 100
Computer Hardware 100
Hardware 100
Living Room 100
Furniture 100
Indoors 100
Room 100
Building 100
Architecture 100
TV 100
Person 99.4
Man 99.4
Adult 99.4
Male 99.4
Couch 98.8
Face 91
Head 91
Tie 87.6
Formal Wear 87.6
Accessories 87.6
Interior Design 87.1
Entertainment Center 56.5
Flooring 55.9
Floor 55.9
Chair 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-13

room 99.6
monochrome 99.3
indoors 99
furniture 98.5
sofa 98.4
analogue 97.8
inside 96.9
family 96.9
television 95.4
portfolio 94
light 93.9
lamp 93.6
seat 93.2
apartment 92.8
minimalism 92.2
chair 91.9
window 91
house 90.4
art 89.5
vintage 89.2

Imagga
created on 2023-01-16

equipment 50.3
electronic equipment 48.1
safe 36.7
television 29.6
box 28.4
technology 26
tape player 24.2
strongbox 24.1
digital 18.6
old 18.1
device 16.9
metal 16.9
business 16.4
black 15.6
camera 15.6
computer 15.4
button 15
electronics 14.2
container 14.2
antique 13.8
home theater 13.4
set 13.1
electronic 13.1
entertainment 12.9
theater 12.5
silver 12.4
system 12.4
telecommunication system 12.2
closeup 12.1
close 12
home 12
film 11.7
music 11.7
audio 11.5
screen 11.4
display 11.3
building 11.2
modern 11.2
wall 11.1
safety 11
vintage 10.7
speaker 10.7
retro 10.6
lens 10.6
video 10.6
radio 10.6
receiver 10.1
power 10.1
house 10
zoom 9.8
steel 9.7
interior 9.7
broadcasting 9.7
projector 9.7
lock 9.6
electrical 9.6
object 9.5
dial 9.4
sound 9.4
electric 9.4
security 9.2
radio receiver 9
bank 9
door 8.6
room 8.5
3d 8.5
design 8.4
communication 8.4
studio 8.4
classic 8.4
texture 8.3
telephone 8.1
amplifier 8.1
wealth 8.1
plug 7.8
photograph 7.7
money 7.7
cable 7.6
media 7.6
style 7.4
brown 7.4
light 7.3
structure 7.3
protection 7.3
office 7.2
open 7.2
cassette player 7.1

Google
created on 2023-01-16

Microsoft
created on 2023-01-16

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 40-48
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 99.2%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.3%
Angry 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%
Confused 0.1%
Happy 0%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 49
Gender Male

Google Vision

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

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Man
Adult
Male
Tie
Person 99.4%
Man 99.4%
Adult 99.4%
Male 99.4%
Tie 87.6%

Categories

Imagga

interior objects 99.8%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a television set with a television set and a television -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image depicts a minimalist room with a television placed in the center, resting on a stand. The TV is displaying a program, with text that reads "EDWARD J. KERNAN." On top of the television is a small plant or decoration. The room is sparsely furnished, with a chair visible on the right and a table in the foreground on the left. A wall-mounted clock with a sunburst design is centered above the TV. The lighting casts shadows on the wall and carpet, complementing the monochromatic tones of the photograph. A door with glass panes is partially open on the right side of the frame.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a living room with a vintage television set as its focal point. The television is displaying an image with text that reads "Edward J. Kiernan" and "Columbia Broadcast System." The TV is positioned against a wall and sits atop a small stand or legs. Above the television on the wall is a decorative clock with a sunburst design. The room has a carpeted floor and features a single cushioned chair on the right side. On the left, a portion of a small table or stand can be seen with a cloth or paper on it. There's a door on the right side, partially open with rectangular glass panels, allowing light to cast shadows on the wall. Overall, the room has a simple, tidy appearance, characteristic of a mid-20th-century setting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-31

The image shows an interior of a room, with a vintage television set in the center. The television screen displays the image of a man, presumably Edward M. Kenan, who appears to be delivering some kind of announcement or broadcast. The room is decorated with a sunburst clock on the wall and other decorative elements, creating a mid-20th century atmosphere. The overall scene suggests a domestic setting, with a couch or chair visible in the foreground.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-31

The black and white image depicts the interior of a room, likely from an earlier time period based on the vintage television set showing a man's portrait. The room has simple furnishings including a couch, small table, and a starburst-shaped wall clock. The lighting fixtures on the wall add to the retro ambiance. Overall, the scene gives an impression of a modest, mid-20th century living room setting.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-31

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a living room or sitting area. The central focus is a vintage television set on legs, displaying what looks to be a news broadcast. Above the TV on the wall is a distinctive starburst clock, which was a popular mid-century modern design element. There's a small plant or decoration sitting on top of the television. The room has a minimalist feel with plain walls, and you can see part of a couch or chair on the right side of the frame. The overall composition suggests this photo was taken sometime in the 1960s or early 1970s, based on the style of the television and furniture visible in the scene.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a living room, with the primary focus being a vintage television set. The TV is positioned in the center of the room, featuring a rectangular shape with rounded corners and a small screen. It is placed on four short legs, and its front is adorned with a prominent speaker on the right side.

On the screen, a man is visible, dressed in a suit and tie, with text below him that reads "EDWARD J. KENNAN" in large letters. The text below this name is illegible due to the image's resolution.

To the left of the TV, a small table or stool is partially visible, while a dark-colored armchair is situated to the right. The room's background features a wall with a clock and a plant on top, accompanied by a door on the right side. The floor is covered with a carpet, and the overall atmosphere of the image suggests a retro or vintage setting.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a living room, featuring a television set as the central focus. The TV is positioned in the center of the room, with a man's face displayed on its screen. Above the television, a clock is mounted on the wall, accompanied by two decorative objects on either side. A small table stands to the left of the TV, while a chair is situated to the right.

In the background, a door is visible on the right side of the image, and the walls are painted a light color. The overall atmosphere of the scene appears to be one of simplicity and minimalism, with a focus on the television as the primary source of entertainment.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a room. The room appears to be a living room or a similar space, with a television in the center. The television is an old model with a small screen, and it is displaying a picture of a man, possibly a news anchor or a politician. The room has a simple and minimalistic design, with a few pieces of furniture and decorations.

On the left side of the room, there is a small table with a potted plant on it. The plant is placed on a saucer, and it appears to be a small succulent or a similar type of plant. The table is positioned next to the wall, and there is a window or a door behind it.

On the right side of the room, there is a chair with a pillow on it. The chair is positioned near the wall, and it appears to be a simple and comfortable piece of furniture. The room has a white wall and a gray floor, and there are a few decorative elements on the wall, such as a clock and a mirror.

Overall, the image portrays a simple and understated living space, with a focus on the television and the man on the screen. The black-and-white color scheme adds to the vintage and nostalgic feel of the photograph.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a living room. The room has a carpeted floor and a white wall. The room is dimly lit, and the only light source is coming from the television. The television is placed on a stand in the center of the room. The TV is on, and it shows a man who is probably a news anchor. A potted plant is placed on top of the TV. A sunburst mirror is mounted on the wall above the TV. A white door with a glass window is on the right side of the room. A chair with a pillow is placed in front of the door. A small table with a bag on top is placed on the left side of the room.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph of a modest interior. The focal point is a vintage television set displaying the image of a man identified as "Edward J. Kiernan" according to the text on the screen. A small potted plant sits on top of the television.

Above the television on the wall are a few decorative elements: a sunburst-shaped clock and two symmetrical, ornate sconces. To the right, a closed door stands with two rectangular panes near the top.

In the foreground, on the left, is a small table with some items on it, partially obscured. An armchair is on the right side of the frame, with a glass ashtray on its armrest. The carpet appears to be a neutral, low-pile type. The room has a simple, somewhat dated aesthetic.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph with a somewhat melancholic or nostalgic feel. It captures a domestic interior, likely from the mid-20th century. The scene is simple, yet tells a story.

Key Elements:

  • The Television: The central focus of the image is a vintage television set sitting on a low stand. The television screen displays a man, identified as "Edward J. Kernan" with the caption "Women's Benevolent Assoc". This implies a news broadcast or an interview is taking place on the TV.
  • Surrounding Elements: The TV is set against a plain, light-colored wall. Above the TV, there's a decorative clock. A small potted plant sits on top of the TV.
  • Furniture and Other Objects: To the left of the TV is a small table, partially visible, with some objects resting on it. To the right of the TV, there is an armchair and a door is seen towards the right side of the image.
  • Lighting and Atmosphere: The lighting is soft and appears to be natural light coming in from an unseen window. There's a subtle play of light and shadow that enhances the mood.
  • Style and Composition: The image is well-composed with a balanced arrangement of elements. The use of black and white, along with the clean lines and simple setting, gives it a classic, almost timeless aesthetic.

Possible Interpretations:

  • Nostalgia: The image likely evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when the TV was the centerpiece of the home.
  • Solitude: The scene suggests a feeling of quietness and solitude, with the viewer perhaps being alone with the television.
  • Social Context: The show on the TV potentially provides some context. It may refer to social issues or the 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 an interior living space, likely from the mid-20th century. The room features a television set in the center, which is displaying a broadcast with the caption "Edward R. Kerman." The TV is placed on a small stand with a potted plant on top. To the left of the television, there is a small table with a chair, and to the right, there is a couch with a few items on it, possibly books or magazines.

The wall behind the television has a decorative mirror with a sunburst design and two wall-mounted light fixtures. There is a door on the right side of the image with a doorknob and a window with frosted glass panels. The room has a carpeted floor and appears to be simply furnished, giving it a somewhat minimalistic and vintage feel. The lighting in the room is natural, coming from a window or door not fully visible in the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

EDWARD
EDWARD JAKIERNAN
OLMEN'S
JAKIERNAN
OLMEN'S BENEVOCENT ASSOCI
ASSOCI
BENEVOCENT

Google

EDWARD J. KERNAN OLMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCI
EDWARD
J.
KERNAN
OLMEN'S
BENEVOLENT
ASSOCI