Human Generated Data

Title

Hardware store, Somerset, Ohio

Date

1938

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.3013

Human Generated Data

Title

Hardware store, Somerset, Ohio

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1938

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.3013

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Wheel 96.9
Machine 96.9
Car 96.4
Automobile 96.4
Transportation 96.4
Vehicle 96.4
Car 96.4
Wheel 94.5
Wheel 93.7
Wheel 92.2
Car 89.9
Car 88.4
Awning 86
Canopy 86
Wheel 81.4
Wheel 81
Sports Car 80.8
Road 80.5
Path 77.4
Car 76.7
Coupe 75.2
Urban 74.6
Brick 67.9
City 66.4
Town 66.4
Building 66.4
Tarmac 66.2
Asphalt 66.2
Car 62.4
Person 62.1
Human 62.1
Sidewalk 58.4
Pavement 58.4
Parking Lot 58.3
Parking 58.3
Sedan 57.6
Downtown 56.2
Walkway 55.9
Person 52.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

monochrome 99.7
street 99.7
people 99
city 97.5
road 96
car 94.1
black and white 93.9
transportation system 93.3
town 93
architecture 92.6
beach 91.8
vehicle 91
travel 91
no person 90.7
urban 90.6
building 90.1
vintage 89.2
group 87.3
group together 86.9
light 85.7

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

billboard 48.5
signboard 40.8
structure 37.5
landscape 28.3
snow 27.6
sky 26.2
shopping cart 25.6
city 22.5
winter 22.1
travel 21.8
handcart 20.5
architecture 20.1
trees 17.8
tree 16.9
building 16.3
wheeled vehicle 15.7
cold 15.5
park bench 14.3
bench 14.3
old 13.2
tourism 13.2
urban 13.1
light 12.7
scenery 12.6
park 12.4
scenic 12.3
vacation 12.3
street 12
road 11.7
snowy 11.7
beach 11.6
outdoor 11.5
forest 11.3
scene 11.3
outdoors 11.2
clouds 11
sea 11
horizon 10.8
river 10.7
cloud 10.3
season 10.1
ocean 10.1
field 10
landmark 9.9
container 9.8
summer 9.7
downtown 9.6
england 9.5
tourist 9.4
water 9.3
environment 9.1
history 8.9
seat 8.7
outside 8.6
sand 8.1
coast 8.1
rural 7.9
ancient 7.8
freeze 7.8
weather 7.7
construction 7.7
skyscraper 7.7
frost 7.7
seascape 7.7
house 7.6
buildings 7.6
sign 7.5
cloudy 7.5
ice 7.4
countryside 7.3
new 7.3
transportation 7.2
night 7.1
country 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Tire 95.7
Wheel 95.6
Car 94.6
Vehicle 93.7
Motor vehicle 92.5
White 92.2
Black 89.7
Automotive tire 88.8
Window 86.5
Black-and-white 85.4
Building 84.1
Road surface 83.1
Line 81.7
Asphalt 81.7
Monochrome 78.7
Road 77.4
Tints and shades 77.3
Monochrome photography 77
Sidewalk 73.9
Classic 69.9

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

outdoor 99.2
text 98.5
street 96
vehicle 95.5
car 94.2
land vehicle 94.1
black and white 84.9
wheel 77.9
monochrome 71.1
city 66.8
way 41.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel
Car
Person
Wheel 96.9%
Wheel 94.5%
Wheel 93.7%
Wheel 92.2%
Wheel 81.4%
Wheel 81%
Car 96.4%
Car 96.4%
Car 89.9%
Car 88.4%
Car 76.7%
Car 62.4%
Person 62.1%
Person 52.8%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This black-and-white image depicts a vintage streetscape featuring brick-paved roadways and several classic cars parked in front of a hardware store. The building in the center has a sign that reads "THE PERRY HARDWARE CO." and features striped awnings over its storefront windows. To the left, another building has signage describing a business; although the exact details are unclear, it reads something like "B. & BREM ...".

The corner in the foreground includes a lamppost and a road sign indicating directions: "Lancaster 18," "Zanesville 20," and "Ohio US 22." A pedestrian is seen on the sidewalk near the hardware store, possibly carrying bags. The image evokes a mid-20th-century small-town setting, showcasing a mix of period architecture and automobiles.

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

The black and white image shows a street scene from a bygone era, likely the 1930s or 1940s, judging by the style of the cars. These classic automobiles are parked along the curb in front of a building. The prominent building in the image is "THE PERRY HARDWARE CO.," which features striped awnings over its windows, adding character to the scene. A street sign stands on the corner, pointing towards Lancaster and Zanesville, and indicates that this location is on Ohio U.S. Route 22. The street itself is made up of brick paving, capturing a sense of historical small-town America. To the right, a small group of people can be seen, possibly interacting or just passing by. The overall atmosphere is nostalgic, reflecting a time when such quaint downtowns were more common.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a street scene in what appears to be a small town or city. The street is lined with older-style brick buildings, some of which have awnings or signs indicating businesses, such as the "Perry Hardware Co." storefront. There are several vintage automobiles parked along the street, suggesting this is an image from an earlier time period, likely the 1930s or 1940s. The street is paved with cobblestones, and there is a small circular structure or fountain in the foreground. The overall scene has a nostalgic, historic feel to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the 1940s or early 1950s, showing a street scene with The Perry Hardware Co. store front. The building has classic striped awnings over its windows, and several vintage automobiles are parked along the street in front of the store. The street is paved with brick or cobblestones, and there's a lamp post visible in the foreground. A street sign indicates directions to Lancaster (18 miles) and Zanesville (20 miles), along with an Ohio Route 22 marker. The architecture is typical of small-town America during this era, with a white brick building featuring large display windows at street level.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, featuring a row of vintage cars parked in front of a hardware store. The image appears to be from the early 20th century.

In the foreground, a brick-paved street dominates the scene, with a circular brick pattern at the corner. A signpost stands on the right side of the image, displaying directions to Lancaster and Zanesville. The sign also features a shield-shaped logo with the text "OHIO US 22" and an arrow pointing to the right.

Behind the signpost, a row of vintage cars is parked along the street, facing away from the camera. The cars are all different models, but they share a similar style and era. In the background, several buildings line the street, including a large hardware store with a striped awning and a sign that reads "THE PERRY HARDWARE CO." The building has multiple windows and a brick facade.

To the left of the hardware store, another building is visible, although its details are not clear due to the distance and quality of the image. The sky above is overcast, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of the scene.

Overall, this image captures a moment in time from the early 20th century, showcasing the architecture, transportation, and daily life of a small town in Ohio.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street corner in an American town, circa 1930s. The scene features a brick-paved street with a few cars parked along it, and a signpost indicating the direction of Lancaster and Zanesville. In the background, a hardware store is visible, with a row of awnings above its windows. The overall atmosphere suggests a quiet, small-town setting during the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an urban street scene. The street is paved with cobblestones and lined with buildings on both sides. The buildings have classic architectural designs, with multiple windows and awnings. The most prominent building in the image is a store with the sign "The Perry Hardware Co." written on it. The store has striped awnings, and the sign is clearly visible. There are several vintage cars parked in front of the store, suggesting it is a bustling place. A street sign with the words "Lancaster 18" and "Zanesville 20" is mounted on a pole on the right side of the street.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a street with cars parked on the side of the road, buildings, and a person walking on the sidewalk. The cars are parked in front of a building with the words "The Perry Hardware Co." on the awning. The street is made of cobblestones, and there are street signs on the sidewalk. The person is walking on the sidewalk, and there is a tree in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph that captures a vintage scene of a street corner in what appears to be a small town. The composition is balanced, with architectural elements of buildings along with vintage cars, suggesting the photo was taken in the mid-20th century.

Specific Details:

  • Buildings: On the right side, we see a building housing "The Perry Hardware Co." with striped awnings. A signpost indicates the distances to Lancaster and Zanesville, as well as Ohio US Route 22. On the left side, there is a building with a sign " & Brehm."
  • Cars: Several vintage cars are parked along the curb, adding to the retro feel. The vehicles appear to be from the 1930s-1940s.
  • Street: The street is paved with bricks or cobblestones, further enhancing the historic atmosphere.
  • Lighting and Shadows: The scene is well-lit, with shadows from trees or objects falling across the street, contributing to the overall texture and depth of the image.
  • People: A figure can be seen near the corner by a building, likely someone waiting to cross the street.

Overall Mood: The photo conveys a sense of nostalgia, capturing a moment in time that represents a simpler era.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white image captures a vintage street scene, likely from the mid-20th century. Several classic cars are parked along the side of the road in front of buildings, suggesting a bustling small town or city setting.

One building prominently features the signage "The Perry Hardware Co." above its storefront, which is shaded by striped awnings. A street sign indicating distances to Lancaster and Zanesville, along with a U.S. Route 22 marker, is affixed to a lamp post at a street corner, further anchoring the location to Ohio. The street is paved with cobblestones, adding to the historical ambiance of the scene. Shadows dapple the road, possibly cast by trees or buildings not visible in the frame. A person is seen on the sidewalk near the hardware store, adding a human element to the scene. Another building in the background says " & Brehmel" in the upper left corner.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a vintage street scene from the mid-20th century. The photograph shows a row of classic cars parked along a brick-paved street. The cars appear to be from the 1930s or 1940s, characterized by their distinct, rounded designs and prominent fenders.

In the background, there is a building with a sign reading "The Perry Hardware Co." The building has a striped awning over its storefront windows. Adjacent to the hardware store, a road sign indicates directions to Lancaster (18 miles) and Zanesville (20 miles) along Ohio Route 22.

The street is relatively empty except for the parked cars, and there is a streetlamp visible on the right side of the image. The overall atmosphere suggests a quiet, small-town setting, likely in Ohio, given the road sign. The image captures a nostalgic glimpse into the past, showcasing the architecture, vehicles, and street design of the era.

Text analysis

Amazon

20
ZANESVILLE 20
22
LANCASTER
ZANESVILLE
LANCASTER 18
18
OHIO
THE-PERRY
HARDWARECO
US
BREHN

Google

LANCASTER 18 > K ZANESVILLE 20 • THE PERRY • HARDWARECO. OHIO US 22
LANCASTER
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K
ZANESVILLE
20
THE
PERRY
HARDWARECO.
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