Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Buddhist statue, Japan)

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4508.6

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Buddhist statue, Japan)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4508.6

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Indoors 99.2
Bathing 90.4
Face 87.1
Head 87.1
Bathroom 84.4
Room 84.4
Shower 69.7
Outdoors 66.9
Water 62.1
Art 57.5
Painting 56.4
Nature 55.8
Snow 55.8
Architecture 55.4
Fountain 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 99.7
one 98
adult 97.6
wear 95.4
man 94.7
woman 91.4
child 88.3
two 87.9
portrait 87.4
street 85.3
administration 82.8
door 82.6
window 78.3
art 77
music 77
monochrome 76.3
military 73.8
indoors 72.8
leader 71.4
group 70

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

old 39.7
door 34.2
architecture 29.7
statue 28.3
wood 27.5
wall 25.8
wooden 23.7
building 23.6
texture 21.5
detail 20.9
aged 20.8
ancient 20.8
sculpture 20
stone 19.1
antique 18.3
vintage 18.2
device 17.1
weathered 17.1
house 16.7
paint 15.4
latch 14.7
art 14.6
grunge 14.5
fence 13.9
metal 13.7
home 13.6
rust 13.5
structure 13.4
history 12.5
rusty 12.4
window 12
entrance 11.6
fastener 11.6
carving 11
abandoned 10.7
travel 10.6
iron 10.3
historic 10.1
rough 10
religion 9.9
decoration 9.7
closed 9.6
brown 9.6
catch 9.6
painted 9.5
exterior 9.2
picket fence 9.1
city 9.1
dirty 9
textured 8.8
lock 8.6
construction 8.6
historical 8.5
religious 8.4
outdoor 8.4
restraint 8
peeling 7.9
doorway 7.9
structural member 7.8
gate 7.8
marble 7.7
decay 7.7
architectural 7.7
sky 7.7
pattern 7.5
frame 7.5
traditional 7.5
outdoors 7.5
style 7.4
retro 7.4
design 7.3
stucco 7.2
fountain 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

outdoor 94.1
person 85.1
white 73.3
old 59.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 51-59
Gender Male, 96.9%
Calm 97.8%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.3%
Happy 0.9%
Confused 0.3%
Angry 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person

Clarifai

Human face
Clothing
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Adult 97.9%

AWS Rekognition

Male 97.9%

AWS Rekognition

Man 97.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.9%

Clarifai

Human face 69.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 46.2%

Clarifai

Human head 33.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 99.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a black and white photo of a person 87.4%
an old photo of a person 87.3%
a black and white photo of a person 81.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a statue of a woman in a doorway with a sign on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a statue of a woman in a glass case

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

The image appears to be an inverted or negative photograph of a statue, likely depicting a figure with traditional attire from an Asian culture. The figure seems to have a serene posture, with one arm slightly raised and the other resting downward. Its hair is styled in a topknot. To the left of the statue, an upright sign with Chinese characters ("吉祥天") translates to “Auspicious Heaven” or refers to Kichijōten, a goddess in Japanese Buddhism. The background includes architectural features or display elements, indicating the statue might be part of a museum or exhibit. The negative effect alters the details, making lighter areas dark and shadows brighter.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image is a photographic negative capturing a statue of a standing figure. The figure appears to be a deity or religious figure, depicted with an elegant posture and wearing long, flowing garments that drape down from the shoulders to the feet. The figure has a serene expression and holds one hand up in a gentle gesture, while the other arm hangs down by its side. The hair is styled in a traditional topknot.

The environment appears to be indoors, possibly in a museum or a temple, and next to the statue is a vertical sign with Japanese characters written on it. The characters read "吉祥天" ("Kisshōten"), the name of a Buddhist goddess associated with beauty, happiness, and prosperity. The negative format of the image gives the features of the statue and the environment an ethereal, inverted color appearance, where light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a large stone or concrete statue of a figure standing upright. The figure appears to be wearing traditional Asian-style clothing and has a serene, contemplative expression. The statue is positioned between two flags or banners with Chinese characters on them. The overall scene has a sense of cultural or historical significance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be an Asian statue or sculpture, likely from a temple or religious site. The statue is shown in profile and appears to be wearing traditional robes or garments. There is Chinese or Japanese text visible on a sign or plaque in the background. The image has a somewhat faded or overexposed quality typical of older photographs. The statue stands upright on a base and appears to be made of stone or similar material. According to the image credit, this photograph is from the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a statue of a Buddhist monk, likely from the 5th or 6th century, with a distinctive topknot hairstyle and a robe draped over his left shoulder. The statue is crafted from stone and stands upright, with its right hand resting on its hip and its left hand extended downward. A small plaque or sign is attached to the wall behind the statue, featuring Chinese characters.

The background of the image appears to be a white wall, possibly a museum or gallery setting, given the presence of the plaque and the overall atmosphere of the scene. The image is presented in black and white, which adds to its timeless and classic feel.

Overall, the image showcases a beautiful and historic piece of art, providing a glimpse into the past and the cultural significance of Buddhism in ancient times.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a statue, likely a Buddhist figure, standing on a pedestal. The statue appears to be made of stone or metal and features a serene expression. It is dressed in traditional attire, with its hands positioned in a gesture of prayer or meditation.

In the background, there are several objects that provide context to the image. A flag with Chinese characters is visible on the left side of the image, while a white wall serves as the backdrop for the statue. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of reverence and tranquility, as if the statue is being revered or worshiped.

The image also includes a copyright notice at the bottom, which reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4508.0006." This indicates that the image is part of a collection owned by Harvard University's art museums and was taken in 1970.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black and white photograph of a statue. The statue appears to be of a woman, and it is standing in front of a glass wall. The statue is wearing a long dress and has its hands clasped together in front of it. The statue is standing on a pedestal and is looking down. There is a flag with Chinese characters on it hanging on the left side of the statue.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a statue of a person standing inside a glass cabinet. The statue is wearing a long dress, and its hands are positioned in front of it. The statue has a serene expression on its face. A flag is hanging on the left side of the glass cabinet. The statue is displayed inside a room with white walls.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image is a black and white negative of a statue of a figure, most likely a Buddhist deity or Bodhisattva. It's enclosed in a glass case.

Details:

  • The Statue: The statue depicts a standing figure in flowing robes. The figure has a serene expression, a high bun on the head, and a hand gesture (mudra) indicating teaching or blessing. The flowing robes suggest a celestial figure.
  • The Case: The statue is displayed inside a glass case, giving it a sense of preservation.
  • Inscription: A small rectangular hanging with Chinese characters on it is next to the statue.
  • Style: The photo is taken in a neutral, documentary style, capturing the artifact's details for archival purposes.

General Impression: The photograph is a valuable historical record of a piece of Asian art, providing insights into its form and context.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image shows an inverted black-and-white photograph of what appears to be an Asian statue encased in glass, possibly a display case. The statue is in a standing pose, facing left, with its hands positioned in gestures. To the left of the statue, a placard with vertical text in an Asian script is visible.

The lower part of the image includes a copyright notice that reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" alongside an identification code "P1970.4508.0006." The overall impression is that this is an image of an artifact held within the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a statue, likely of a Buddhist figure, given the traditional attire and posture. The statue appears to be made of stone or a similar material and shows signs of wear and erosion, indicating it may be quite old. The figure is standing in a relaxed pose with one hand raised and the other resting by its side.

The statue is placed on a pedestal, and there is a sign with Chinese characters to the left of the statue. The characters read "释迦牟尼佛," which translates to "Shakyamuni Buddha" or "Gautama Buddha," confirming the identity of the figure represented by the statue.

The photograph itself is in black and white, and the image has a grainy quality, suggesting it may be an old photograph. The background is plain and light-colored, which helps to highlight the statue. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), with a catalog number P1970.4508.0006.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black and white photograph of a statue, likely of religious or cultural significance. The statue appears to be of a standing figure, possibly a deity or a saint, dressed in flowing robes. The figure is facing to the right, with one hand resting on the hip and the other hand slightly raised. The statue is positioned on a pedestal, and there is a banner or sign with Chinese characters on the left side of the image. The background is plain and does not provide any additional context, focusing the viewer's attention on the statue itself. The image is marked with a copyright notice from the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This black-and-white image depicts a statue of a Buddhist figure, likely a bodhisattva, standing in a graceful pose. The figure is dressed in flowing robes that drape elegantly, suggesting a serene and meditative presence. The statue has a serene facial expression, with closed eyes and a calm demeanor. Its right hand is raised in a gesture that could signify teaching or blessing, while the left hand holds a small object. The statue appears to be made of stone or a similar material, with visible cracks and wear, indicating its age and historical significance. In the background, there is a sign with Chinese characters, adding to the cultural context of the image. The photograph is credited to the Harvard University Art Museums.

Text analysis

Amazon

College
of
University
Fellows
and
Art
(Harvard
President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
Museums)
Harvard
President
P1970.4508.0006

Google

C President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4508.0006
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President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4508.0006