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Human Generated Data

Title

Medicine show, Huntingdon, Tennessee

Date

1935

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, 2.2002.3000

Human Generated Data

Title

Medicine show, Huntingdon, Tennessee

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.3000

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Clothing 99.7
Apparel 99.7
Human 99.3
Face 90.4
Head 77.2
People 68.6
Undershirt 60.7
Coat 59.7
Hat 57.5
Overcoat 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

people 99.9
monochrome 99.4
child 99.2
group 98.9
adult 98.3
portrait 98
two 97.7
three 97.2
woman 96.8
street 95.2
group together 95.1
documentary 94.2
offspring 93.3
man 93.1
four 93
wear 92.9
boy 92.4
facial expression 90.8
veil 89.2
son 89

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

man 23.5
person 20.9
kin 19.4
people 19
black 16.8
city 15.8
male 15.5
adult 14.9
child 14.5
portrait 14.2
machinist 12.8
old 12.5
family 11.6
men 11.2
wheelchair 11.1
love 11
urban 10.5
ancient 10.4
happiness 10.2
street 10.1
chair 10.1
parent 10
dress 9.9
human 9.7
smiling 9.4
stretcher 9.1
dad 9
seller 8.8
happy 8.8
athlete 8.7
statue 8.7
bride 8.6
planner 8.6
mother 8.6
culture 8.5
travel 8.4
vintage 8.3
mask 8.2
lifestyle 7.9
couple 7.8
face 7.8
conveyance 7.6
historical 7.5
outdoors 7.5
tourism 7.4
sport 7.4
girls 7.3
father 7.2
litter 7.2
home 7.2
history 7.2

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

text 99.7
human face 98.2
clothing 97.3
person 97.1
smile 92.2
man 82
drawing 71.3
black and white 54.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-40
Gender Female, 72.1%
Fear 88.6%
Calm 3.3%
Sad 3.2%
Surprised 2.6%
Angry 0.8%
Confused 0.7%
Happy 0.5%
Disgusted 0.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Helmet
Person

Clarifai

Human face
Clothing
Man
Human nose
Boy
Human eye
Human hair

AWS Rekognition

Helmet 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

people portraits 87.3%
paintings art 10.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

an old photo of a person 76.6%
a person holding a book 30.8%
a person standing in front of a book 30.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a child with a sculpture by painting artist.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a statue

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a vintage scene with individuals gathered in what appears to be an outdoor setting. In the foreground, there is a doll wearing striped clothing and a bonnet, placed on a table or wooden surface, seemingly drawing attention amidst the activity. The background features a brick wall, and nearby is a workspace with stacks of documents and small items, perhaps indicating some form of registration or administrative activity. The individuals present are dressed in period-specific attire, including suits and overalls, which suggest a historical or working-class environment.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a scene that appears to be set in a historical or early 20th-century context. It shows a setting with a brick wall in the background and a group of people seemingly engaged in a transaction or distribution taking place at a counter or table. On the table, there are stacks of paper or documents, as well as a container, suggesting a form of registration or administrative activity. The people in the image are dressed in clothing typical of the early to mid-20th century, with one individual wearing a suit and others in work clothes, such as overalls and a flat cap. A wooden surface runs across the front where people are interacting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a street scene. In the foreground, there is a damaged and weathered doll or puppet figure sitting on a surface. The figure has a distorted, mask-like face. In the background, there is a man wearing a coat and hat, who appears to be observing or interacting with the doll-like figure. There is also a young child visible in the background. The overall scene has a somewhat gritty, urban feel, with a brick wall visible in the background.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white historical photograph showing a young child looking at what appears to be a mechanical or puppet figure with dark features. The figure is wearing some kind of uniform or jacket with buttons. In the background, against a brick wall, there is a person in a light-colored coat turning to look at the camera. The image appears to be from an earlier era, possibly early-to-mid 20th century, based on the photographic style and clothing visible. The mechanical figure has exaggerated features typical of entertainment or carnival attractions from that time period.

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 man and a boy sitting at a table with a puppet.

The man is wearing a suit jacket and a hat. He is sitting at a table with a puppet that has a human-like head and body but is made of wood or another material. The puppet is wearing a striped shirt and a hat. The boy is standing to the left of the man, looking at the puppet. There are several people standing behind them, some of whom are wearing suits and hats.

The background of the image is a brick wall. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, possibly in the United States or Europe.

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

This image is a black and white photograph of a ventriloquist's dummy sitting on a table, with a man and a young boy in the background. The dummy is wearing a striped shirt and a hat, and has a dark complexion. It appears to be made of wood or another material, and has a distinctive facial expression.

In the background, there is a man sitting at the table, wearing a suit jacket and a hat. He is looking at the dummy with a serious expression. To the left of the man, there is a young boy standing, looking at the dummy with curiosity. The boy is wearing a white shirt and has short hair.

The background of the image is out of focus, but it appears to be a brick wall or a building. There are also some other people standing in the background, but they are not clearly visible.

Overall, the image suggests that the ventriloquist's dummy is the main focus of attention, and that the man and the boy are watching it with interest. The image may have been taken at a performance or a gathering where the dummy was being used for entertainment purposes.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a scene from the past, featuring a young boy and a man who appears to be a puppeteer. The man is seated on a wooden platform, holding a puppet with a painted face. The puppet has a white face and is dressed in a striped shirt with buttons. The boy is standing in front of the man, looking at the puppet with curiosity. Behind the man, there is a brick wall, and a few people are standing, seemingly watching the scene.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The black-and-white image shows a man and a child in front of a wooden table. The man is sitting, wearing a hat, and holding a puppet. The puppet is wearing a hat and has a big smile. Behind the man, there is a brick wall. There are other people standing behind the brick wall. One of them is wearing overalls. The man and the child are looking at the puppet.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

Here is a description of the image:

The photograph captures a poignant scene, likely from the mid-20th century, featuring a young boy looking at a blackface doll. The doll is sitting on a table with an open box of paperwork next to a man wearing a hat and a suit jacket. Other people are gathered behind the table, looking on.

The boy, standing on the left, has a clean-cut appearance with a neatly parted short haircut. He wears a simple button-up shirt and gazes intently towards the center of the image.

The doll is a striking figure, with exaggerated features typical of blackface minstrelsy. The doll's face is painted black with exaggerated white lips and wide eyes.

The man behind the doll seems to be looking at the boy, with a mixture of curiosity and discomfort in his eyes. The other people in the background are partially visible and appear to be observing the interaction between the boy and the doll.

The composition of the photograph draws attention to the juxtaposition of the innocent child and the racist caricature of the doll, highlighting the complexities and contradictions of the era.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene: The image is a black and white photograph depicting a scene that appears to be outdoors, likely in a public area. It is framed with a border that makes it look like a vintage photograph.

Foreground:

  • The primary subject in the foreground is a young boy with blond hair, turned in profile and looking towards the center of the scene. He is wearing a button-down shirt.
  • In front of him, and slightly to the right, is a small doll or puppet with a dark complexion. It's wearing a striped shirt, a worn hat, and has visible stitching and details. The doll's face is prominent and its eyes are slightly wide.

Midground:

  • A man with dark skin is sitting, and his gaze is directed at the camera. He seems to be in a somewhat informal setting, possibly wearing a jacket and a cap. His facial expression is a bit unusual, perhaps slightly surprised or strained.
  • Behind the man, there are several other figures, mostly partially visible, suggesting a group of people.
  • There is a table or counter where the puppet is sitting and a white box.

Background:

  • There is a brick wall behind some of the figures.
  • The scene is slightly cluttered, suggesting a casual or perhaps temporary setup.

Overall Impression: The image has a somewhat melancholic and thought-provoking tone. The positioning of the boy, the man, and the puppet creates a dynamic focal point and suggests a possible narrative or commentary on race, innocence, or social dynamics. The vintage quality of the photograph contributes to its timelessness.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a vintage black-and-white photograph depicting a street scene. In the foreground, there is a young boy with blurred facial features, possibly to obscure his identity. He is looking towards the right side of the image.

Next to the boy, there is a man holding a small puppet or ventriloquist dummy. The puppet is dressed in a striped outfit with a hat and has a painted face. The man holding the puppet is wearing a suit and appears to be interacting with someone or something outside of the frame, as he is looking up and to the right.

In the background, there are several other people, but their faces are not clearly visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor market or street fair, with a brick wall and some wooden structures visible. The overall atmosphere suggests a lively, possibly festive, environment.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph, likely from a historical period, depicting a scene with a man and a child. The man, who appears to be an African American, is crouching down beside a wooden table. On the table is a doll with a painted black face and a blackish outfit, which seems to be dressed as a blackface character, wearing a hat. The man is leaning towards the doll with a surprised or shocked expression on his face.

The child, who is facing the man and the doll, does not appear to be interacting with the doll but seems to be observing the man. In the background, there are other people, partially visible, standing and observing the scene. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a brick wall behind the man and the table. The photograph has a vintage look, suggesting it may have been taken in the 20th century.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a scene that appears to be from an earlier time period, possibly the 20th century. The photograph is bordered with a white frame.

In the foreground, there is a young boy with light hair wearing a light-colored shirt. He is looking at a person or object that is not fully visible in the image.

In the middle ground, there is a man dressed in a suit and tie, leaning over a wooden table. He appears to be engaged in some activity, possibly a performance or demonstration, as he is looking towards the boy with an open mouth, as if speaking or singing. On the table, there are some papers and what looks like a small canister.

To the right of the man, there is a wooden puppet with dark skin, wearing a cap and a striped outfit. The puppet is positioned as if it is part of the performance or demonstration.

In the background, there are several people standing against a brick wall. They are dressed in various styles of clothing, suggesting a diverse group of spectators.

The overall scene suggests a street performance or a public event involving the man and the puppet, with the boy and the other people in the background as the audience.