Human Generated Data

Title

Glass and Lily

Date

1939, later print

People

Artist: Edward Weston, American 1886 - 1958

Artist: Cole Weston, American 1919 - 2003

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sam Pratt, P2003.231

Copyright

© 2020 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Glass and Lily

People

Artist: Edward Weston, American 1886 - 1958

Artist: Cole Weston, American 1919 - 2003

Date

1939, later print

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sam Pratt, P2003.231

Copyright

© 2020 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Brick 85.2
Fire Hydrant 84.2
Hydrant 84.2
Transportation 77.9
Vehicle 76.8
Sundial 66.9
Ground 65.4
Spiral 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

monochrome 99.8
art 98.1
black and white 97.9
old 97.2
design 97
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vintage 96.2
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desktop 95
abstract 94
nature 93.8
dirty 93.7
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Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

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Google
created on 2022-05-28

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 96.3
old 85.9
black and white 81.2
water 73.7
dirty 11.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Fire Hydrant
Fire Hydrant 84.2%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a vintage photo of some food 59.4%
a vintage photo of a dirty ground 59.3%
a vintage photo of food 59.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a snake snake snake snake snake snake snake snake snake -100%

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

The black and white photograph captures a still life composition with a blend of natural and man-made elements, overlaid with a surreal, semi-transparent diamond shape. The background consists of textures reminiscent of rock or cracked earth, creating a sense of natural decay and ruggedness.

Within the diamond shape, there are stylized, curved elements that appear to be architectural or ornamental fragments, possibly pieces of a broken statue or garden decor. These are arranged in a manner that creates depth and visual interest. A prominent white calla lily is also positioned within this space, its smooth texture and elegant form contrasting sharply with the rougher, more worn surroundings.

The semi-transparent diamond shape adds a layer of abstraction, as if the viewer is seeing these objects through a distorting filter. The photograph has a sense of surrealism, where familiar objects are placed in an unexpected context, prompting contemplation about beauty, decay, and the interplay between nature and human creation.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph with a layered, almost surreal composition. The main elements are a calla lily, decorative architectural details, and a textural background.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Main Subject: A calla lily is prominently displayed in the upper portion of the photo. It lies on top of other elements.
  • Architectural Elements: Underlying the lily and appearing below a transparent, diagonally oriented layer are architectural elements. These elements appear to be of stone and have a curvilinear design featuring scrolls, curves, and a support, reminiscent of a classical or decorative motif.
  • Transparent Layer: A somewhat translucent shape, angled diagonally across the frame, appears to be a separate visual element, overlaying parts of the photograph. This might be a result of the photograph being taken through glass, or perhaps from an early form of photo manipulation.
  • Background: The background is a highly textured, dark surface. The texture has rocky, uneven, and granular characteristics, suggesting an exterior environment.

The overall effect is one of an intentional visual layering, which creates a unique and somewhat abstract composition. The combination of the natural element (the lily) with the architectural details creates a juxtaposition between the natural and the man-made. The layering adds an element of mystery and artistic interpretation.