Human Generated Data

Title

Old barn on Route 40, central 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, 2.2002.3026

Human Generated Data

Title

Old barn on Route 40, central 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, 2.2002.3026

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Nature 99.8
Outdoors 99.6
Building 98.9
Countryside 97.2
Rural 94
Housing 92.3
Shack 87.9
Hut 87.9
House 77.1
Farm 61.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

barn 99.8
vintage 99.8
wood 99.6
shed 99.6
decay 99.1
monochrome 98.9
abandoned 98.9
old 98.6
door 98.2
house 98
wooden 98
black and white 97.8
art 96.9
rustic 96.6
picture frame 96
empty 95.9
derelict 95.5
texture 95.3
grain 95.2
retro 95.1

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

structure 46.7
barn 38.6
building 38.3
old 36.9
fence 30.8
farm building 24.8
wall 24
vintage 23.2
barrier 22.9
grunge 21.3
aged 20.8
antique 20.8
architecture 19.9
wood 18.4
bridge 18.3
frame 17.5
ancient 17.3
retro 17.2
texture 16.7
city 16.6
snow 16.2
weathered 16.2
window 15.7
urban 14.9
sky 14.7
rough 14.6
dirty 14.5
damaged 14.3
grungy 14.2
obstruction 14
support 13.7
stone 13.6
door 13.6
house 13.4
construction 12.8
abandoned 12.7
landscape 12.6
pattern 12.3
brick 12
exterior 12
winter 11.9
border 11.8
rust 11.6
cold 11.2
prison 11.1
street 11
black 10.8
device 10.8
history 10.7
tourism 10.7
brown 10.3
historic 10.1
tower 9.8
trees 9.8
metal 9.7
broken 9.6
rustic 9.6
obsolete 9.6
forest 9.6
design 9.6
historical 9.4
space 9.3
warehouse 9.3
art 9.1
industrial 9.1
landmark 9
wooden 8.8
textured 8.8
viaduct 8.7
messy 8.7
paper 8.6
paint 8.2
material 8
rural 7.9
season 7.8
scene 7.8
torn 7.7
empty 7.7
closed 7.7
tree 7.7
dirt 7.6
rusty 7.6
garage 7.6
outdoors 7.5
iron 7.5
correctional institution 7.3
color 7.2
farm 7.1
travel 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Rectangle 88.5
Wood 87.7
Tints and shades 77.2
House 74.7
Door 74.5
Building 74.4
Monochrome photography 70.9
Monochrome 69.7
Shack 63.7
Shed 62.7
Stock photography 62.5
Hut 62.5
Room 60.7
Log cabin 60.3
History 58.7
Plank 58.6
Still life photography 57.7
Barn 51.9
Lumber 50.8
Visual arts 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

building 92.5
black and white 88.6
abandoned 87.7
door 86.6
house 84.9
drawing 81.5
sketch 77.5
black 77
wooden 73.1
decay 69.9
barn 59.6
old 58.4
fence 57.7

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

streetview architecture 45.4%
nature landscape 34.4%
paintings art 19.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

an old photo of a wooden door 87.4%
old photo of a wooden door 83.9%
an old photo of a wooden fence 83.8%

Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a dog laying on the ground next to a barn door

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This black-and-white image shows the weathered wooden exterior of a barn or shed. The boards appear aged and rough, showcasing a natural texture with visible grain and cracks. The barn doors are partially open, with the top section hanging ajar and the bottom section slightly swung out, exposing a dark interior. Small square openings are present above the door, letting light through. The ground at the base features overgrown grass and a small metal container or bucket to the right side of the frame. The overall composition highlights rustic charm and the passage of time reflected in the worn materials.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black and white photograph of the exterior of an old wooden barn wall. The wood appears weathered and aged, with visible grain and texture on the vertical wooden planks. A prominent feature of the image is a barn door, which is composed of two pieces: the upper half of the door is slightly tilted and hangs ajar, while the lower half is closed but not aligned properly, as the wood is warped. The upper door has a Z-pattern of additional wood planks for structural support.

To the right of the image, a portion of the barn door’s opening reveals a dark interior. There is a small amount of grass and vegetation at the bottom of the image, along the base of the barn wall. A small metal pail rests on the ground near the right edge of the photograph. The photograph captures a rustic and abandoned feel, emphasizing the texture and patterns formed by the aging wood.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows an old, weathered wooden barn or shed. The structure is made of rough, unfinished wooden planks that have a worn, distressed appearance. The entrance to the building is a large, open doorway, with a wooden frame and a partially open door. The image has a monochrome, black-and-white tone, giving it a vintage, nostalgic feel. The overall scene conveys a sense of age, decay, and the passage of time.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white photograph showing the weathered wooden wall of what appears to be an old barn or outbuilding. The wall is made of vertical wooden planks, and there's a distinctive Dutch-style door or hatch visible in the center. The door has a Z-brace pattern for support and appears to be split into upper and lower sections, with the upper section open. The wood appears aged and worn, with visible gaps between some of the planks. At the bottom of the image, there's some vegetation or weeds growing along the base of the wall, and what looks like a bucket or container sitting on the ground. The photograph has a rustic, documentary quality typical of mid-20th century agricultural or rural photography.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a rustic barn with a weathered wooden exterior. The barn's door, made of vertical wooden planks, is open, revealing a dark interior. A small window is visible above the door, and a smaller door or window is situated to the left of the main entrance. The barn's exterior is weathered and worn, with visible signs of aging and use.

The image is surrounded by a white border, which adds a sense of simplicity and elegance to the overall composition. The photograph appears to be taken in a rural or countryside setting, possibly during the daytime, given the natural light that illuminates the scene. The image conveys a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, evoking feelings of a bygone era. Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of rural life and the beauty of aged structures.

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

The image depicts a weathered wooden barn with a large open doorway and a smaller closed door above it. The barn's exterior is constructed from vertical wooden planks, which are weathered and worn, giving the structure an aged appearance. The larger doorway is open, revealing a dark interior, while the smaller door above it is closed, featuring a diagonal plank that serves as a latch or lock.

In front of the barn, a grassy area is visible, with weeds growing near the base of the structure. To the right of the image, a white bucket or pail is partially visible, adding to the rustic atmosphere of the scene. The overall impression is one of a rural or countryside setting, with the old barn being a focal point of the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of an old wooden barn. The barn's door is open, and there is a wooden bucket on the ground in front of it. The barn has wooden planks on its walls, and some of them are missing, revealing the wooden structure beneath. The photograph has a vintage look, with a slightly blurry effect and a grainy texture.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The black-and-white image depicts a wooden barn with a wooden door that is slightly open. The barn is constructed with wooden planks, and the door is made of wood as well. There are a few small holes in the wooden planks. The door is open, revealing a dark interior. The barn seems to be old, and it is in a state of disrepair. The ground is covered with grass.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

The image depicts a section of a weathered wooden barn, captured in black and white. The barn's construction is characterized by vertical planks, each displaying unique textures from age and exposure.

A partially open, rectangular door is the main focal point. The top half of the door is hinged outwards, exposing a dark interior. The door's surface is worn and shows the grain of the wood. A diagonal wooden support structure is attached to the upper half of the door, adding to its rustic appearance.

Small plants and grass grow along the base of the barn, suggesting a natural setting. A bucket is visible to the right of the door at the base of the barn. The overall composition emphasizes the textures and details of the aged wood, conveying a sense of rural history and decay.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph that captures a weathered, rustic barn. It evokes a sense of age and rural simplicity.

Key Elements:

  • Barn Structure: The primary focus is the barn's exterior. The wooden siding is composed of vertical planks, deeply textured and showing signs of weathering, with visible cracks and imperfections.
  • Door/Window: The image highlights an opening in the barn. A wooden door or shutter is partially open, revealing a dark interior space. This opening draws the eye and suggests an invitation to look inside. The door features a diagonal brace made of wood and hinges.
  • Detail and Texture: The photographer has skillfully captured the texture of the wood. The play of light and shadow emphasizes the lines and patterns of the planks, adding to the image's depth and character.
  • Foreground: A small area of the foreground is visible. The base of the wall can be seen where a thin layer of grass and tiny plants grow. There's also a metal bucket.

Overall Atmosphere:

The photograph has a timeless quality. It speaks of the past, of hardworking and simple living. The mood is one of quiet solitude and maybe a touch of nostalgia.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts an old, weathered wooden barn door. The door is constructed from vertical wooden planks, showing signs of age and wear. The door is partially open, revealing a dark interior through a square opening. The door itself is secured with a diagonal wooden brace. The surrounding wall of the barn is also made of vertical wooden planks, similarly aged and weathered. The ground in front of the door is covered with grass and small plants, indicating that the barn is likely situated in a rural or farm setting. The overall scene conveys a sense of rustic charm and historical character.

Qwen

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