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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Indian temple, Singapore)

Date

February 17, 1960-February 20, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4480.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Indian temple, Singapore)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

February 17, 1960-February 20, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4480.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Wedding 98.5
Floor 97.9
Flooring 97.8
Crypt 97.6
Animal 87.7
Architecture 81.7
Pillar 81.7
Art 78.7
Painting 78.7
Building 78.5
Corridor 78.5
Indoors 78.5
Face 78.2
Head 78.2
Clothing 60.8
Arch 60.1
Archaeology 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 97.7
street 95.7
door 93.1
adult 92.4
monochrome 90.3
architecture 89.8
man 89.2
indoors 89
no person 88.9
room 85.8
woman 84.9
doorway 84.3
city 84.1
travel 82.9
pavement 80.2
entrance 78.6
wear 78.1
child 77.5
shadow 77.4
window 76.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

binder 45.7
protective covering 38.1
covering 31.1
door 27.7
bookend 22.3
old 18.8
device 18.6
city 18.3
support 17.6
architecture 17.5
wall 17.1
building 15.5
sliding door 15
travel 14.1
street 13.8
religion 13.4
structure 13.2
urban 13.1
window 13.1
house 12.5
sign 12
art 11.8
vintage 11.6
ancient 11.2
tourism 10.7
entrance 10.6
binding 10.5
antique 10.4
stone 10.2
design 9.6
empty 9.4
movable barrier 9.3
exterior 9.2
message 9.1
business 9.1
history 8.9
home 8.8
room 8.6
lamp 8.6
culture 8.5
box 8.5
frame 8.3
pattern 8.2
retro 8.2
style 8.2
container 8
interior 8
construction 7.7
texture 7.6
blackboard 7.5
famous 7.4
town 7.4
symbol 7.4
church 7.4
light 7.3
barrier 7.3
road 7.2
black 7.2
financial 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-26
Gender Female, 95.3%
Fear 75.1%
Sad 24.5%
Surprised 8.7%
Calm 6.2%
Disgusted 5.4%
Angry 3.9%
Happy 2.3%
Confused 1.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Bride
Female
Person
Woman
Bird
Coat

Clarifai

Clothing
Door
Building
Human face
Person
Footwear
Window

AWS Rekognition

Adult 98.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

streetview architecture 89.5%
interior objects 6.7%
paintings art 3.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a black and white photo of a person 40.3%
a black and white photo of a store 40.2%
an old photo of a person 40.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

an old black and white photo of a room with paintings on the walls

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a man is standing in front of a wall with paintings

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This is a black-and-white negative image of what appears to be an interior view of a temple or religious space. The scene includes multiple decorative columns, each adorned with painted depictions of Hindu deities or imagery inspired by traditional Indian art.

From left to right:

  • The column closest to the foreground has an artwork of a figure holding offerings and wearing traditional attire, possibly representing a religious or mythological figure.
  • The central column has a more elaborate painting of a deity, possibly Durga, holding multiple items in her hands, with a lion at her feet—a characteristic depiction often associated with Hindu goddess imagery.
  • Another column in the distance shows additional artwork, presumably another figure in traditional Indian style.

The architectural style has arched doorways and pillars with geometric patterns. There are signs of rituals, including visible religious objects like a ceremonial lamp or incense holder. The environment is relatively empty, with only a couple of human figures barely visible in the background, and one or two birds on the ground. Overall, the scene delivers a serene, sacred ambiance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black and white negative photograph showing the interior of a building with a series of columns and arches. Each column is adorned with large painted murals featuring traditional Indian figures. The figures are depicted in a style reminiscent of Indian art, wearing draped garments and jewelry.

The nearest column shows a figure holding a garland and what appears to be a tray of offerings in its hands. Moving inward, the second pillar features a deity-like figure with multiple arms holding various items, and below it is the head of a lion, suggesting the depiction of a deity such as Durga.

In the background, there are more columns with similar murals and an archway with a decorative cut-out pattern on the right-hand side. A few elements of the interior, such as a small railing and what might be an altar with an ornate stand, are also visible. There is a human figure in Western attire walking in the middle ground. The floor is made of large tiles, and to the left, a pigeon is visible on the ground, adding to the sense of scale and depth in the photograph.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a religious or cultural space. The walls are adorned with large murals depicting figures in traditional Indian or South Asian attire and poses. The figures seem to be representations of deities or important religious or cultural figures. The space also contains architectural elements such as arched doorways and columns. The overall scene suggests a temple, shrine, or other sacred space.

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

This black and white photograph shows a series of architectural columns or pillars decorated with mural paintings. The murals appear to be in a classical or religious style, depicting figures in robes or draped garments. The artwork has a distinctive style that looks like it could be Indian or South Asian in origin. Some of the figures are shown holding objects and are accompanied by decorative elements and symbols, including what appears to be a lion figure at the base of one of the murals. The columns are arranged in a row, creating an arcade or covered walkway. The space has arched openings with decorative pointed arch details, characteristic of Islamic or Indo-Islamic architecture. The floor appears to be concrete or stone, and there's even a bird visible on the ground in the photograph. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a hallway with pillars, featuring murals on the walls. The hallway is characterized by its arched openings and pillars, which are adorned with intricate designs. The walls showcase murals of people dressed in traditional attire, adding to the cultural significance of the scene.

In the foreground, a bird can be seen on the floor, while a man stands in the background, providing a sense of scale and context. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a place of historical or cultural importance, possibly a museum or a religious site.

The image also includes a copyright notice at the bottom, indicating that it is owned by the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums). This adds to the credibility and authenticity of the image, suggesting that it is a valuable resource for those interested in art, history, or culture.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a courtyard with several pillars and paintings on them, featuring a man standing in the background.

Description of the Image

  • The courtyard is the main subject of the image.
  • There are several pillars in the courtyard, each with a painting on it.
  • The paintings appear to be of people in traditional Indian clothing.
  • A man is standing in the background, wearing a dark-colored shirt and pants.
  • The courtyard has a concrete floor and walls.
  • There are several archways and columns throughout the courtyard.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in an outdoor setting, possibly in India or another country with a similar architectural style.

Additional Details

  • The image has a copyright notice at the bottom that reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)".
  • The image is labeled as "P1970.4480.0001".
  • The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly taken in the 1970s based on the copyright date.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The black-and-white photo shows a hallway with a man standing between two pillars. The pillars are painted with murals of people and other things. The man is wearing a polo shirt and pants. On the right side, there is a small fountain with a pedestal. The hallway has a concrete floor and a ceiling with a design. On the left side, there is a bird on the floor.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a hallway or corridor with arched pillars. The pillars are adorned with intricate designs and carvings, and the walls are decorated with paintings of people holding objects. The hallway appears to be in a state of disrepair, with some of the paintings and designs on the pillars and walls being faded or damaged. In the distance, a person can be seen walking, and there is a lamp mounted on the wall.

Google Gemini

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

The inverted black-and-white photo shows the interior of a building, possibly a temple, with rows of pillars lining the space. Each pillar is adorned with drawings of Hindu deities or figures.

The pillars are a prominent feature, with some having a blocky, tiered design and others being simpler and adorned with the drawings. The drawings include depictions of women, one of whom is holding a tray of offerings, and deities with multiple arms. A lion is drawn at the base of one of the pillars.

In the background, an individual can be seen walking through the space, suggesting the temple is still in use. Also in the background is a caged shrine.

In the foreground, a pigeon is walking on the floor. The floor appears to be a plain, concrete surface. A lit oil lamp with wheels can be seen near one of the pillars.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image captures the interior of a temple or religious structure, likely in India or a similar cultural region, given the architectural style and artwork.

Key features and observations:

  • Architecture: The space is defined by a series of rectangular pillars, some of which have a distinctive stepped or layered design. The pillars support a flat, possibly concrete ceiling. Arched openings are visible in the background, suggesting further rooms or courtyards.
  • Artwork: The most striking aspect of the image is the murals painted on the pillars. These appear to depict figures in traditional attire, likely deities or important figures from Hindu mythology or religious traditions. One figure is adorned with a lion at the bottom of the figure.
  • Lighting and Tone: The photograph has a stark, almost documentary feel. The lighting is even, highlighting the details of the architecture and the murals. The image is in black and white (inverted), which gives it a sense of age or historical documentation.
  • Other Elements: There is a small bird, perhaps a pigeon, on the floor. This adds a touch of life and a sense of scale to the vast interior. There is also a man in a shirt and pants.

Overall Impression:
The image evokes a sense of history, reverence, and cultural significance. It suggests a place of worship and artistic expression.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an indoor space with large, detailed murals on the walls. The setting appears to be a historical or cultural site, possibly a temple or palace, given the style of the architecture and the subjects of the murals.

Key features of the image include:

  1. Murals: The walls are adorned with large, intricate murals depicting figures that appear to be deities or significant historical figures. The figures are shown in traditional attire and are holding various objects, such as flowers and possibly ritualistic items. The murals are richly detailed, with ornate clothing and accessories.

  2. Architecture: The space has arched doorways and columns, which are characteristic of traditional architecture. The arches and columns add to the grandeur of the setting.

  3. People: There is a person standing in the background, possibly observing the murals or the space. The person is dressed in casual attire, suggesting that the photograph might have been taken during a visit or an inspection.

  4. Objects: In the foreground, there is a small, ornate object that resembles a candelabra or a ritualistic stand. This object adds to the cultural and historical significance of the space.

  5. Lighting: The lighting in the image is natural, with sunlight streaming in through the open arches, casting shadows and highlighting the details of the murals and architecture.

The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), indicating that it might be part of an academic or cultural study. The image captures a moment of cultural and historical significance, showcasing the artistry and architectural beauty of the site.

Qwen

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of an ornate interior space, likely from a museum or gallery. The image features a spacious area with high ceilings and arched doorways. The walls are decorated with large, detailed paintings of figures dressed in traditional attire, possibly depicting religious or cultural icons. The figures in the paintings are holding various objects, such as lotus flowers or ritual items. The columns and arches within the room have intricate designs, contributing to the grandeur of the space. In the foreground, there are some scattered objects, including what appears to be a candle holder and a glass, which seem out of place in the otherwise serene and ornate setting. A person is visible in the background, walking past one of the columns, adding a sense of scale and life to the scene. The photograph has a vintage quality, and the credits at the bottom indicate it is part of the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts an indoor space with artistic and cultural elements. The room features a series of large, flat, rectangular panels that are propped up on the floor. Each panel displays a painted image of a figure in traditional attire, resembling ancient or religious figures, possibly from a South Asian cultural or religious tradition. The figures are depicted in different poses and are holding various objects.

The panels are arranged in a row, separated by dark, column-like structures. The floor is a plain, possibly concrete surface with some stains or markings. There are also a few pigeons on the floor near the foreground. In the background, a person is standing, observing the panels. The overall atmosphere suggests that this could be an exhibition or a preparation area for an art installation. The image has a vintage quality, indicating it might have been taken in the early to mid-20th century. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Text analysis

Amazon

College
Art
and
Fellows
(Harvard
Museums)
of
Harvard
University
President
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
P1970.4480.0001
©

Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4480.0001
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President
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Fellows
of
Harvard
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