Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (New York City or Washington, D.C.)

Date

December 1937

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4403.2

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (New York City or Washington, D.C.)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

December 1937

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4403.2

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Clothing 99.9
Hat 99.1
Outdoors 98.7
Nature 97.5
Formal Wear 83.1
Winter 82.9
Head 78.5
Snow 73
Smoke 68.4
Face 68
Suit 57.9
Blizzard 57.9
Storm 57.9
Sun Hat 56.5
Overcoat 56.2
Shirt 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 98.7
wear 97.1
adult 96.7
man 91.3
retro 90.3
vintage 86.5
art 85.6
old 85.3
illustration 81.5
one 81.3
woman 80
paper 78.5
bill 76.3
veil 75.6
wall 74.8
text 71.8
antique 70.8
texture 70.3
dirty 64.9
portrait 64

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

old 47.4
grunge 46
texture 41
vintage 36.4
aged 35.3
wall 34
antique 33.8
retro 32
grungy 30.4
frame 30
rough 29.2
pattern 25.3
ancient 25.1
material 24.1
border 23.5
damaged 22.9
dirty 22.6
textured 20.2
weathered 20
design 19.7
space 19.4
rusty 19.1
paper 18.6
art 18.3
rust 17.3
text 16.6
backdrop 16.5
decay 16.4
paint 16.3
blank 16.3
structure 15.9
wallpaper 15.3
metal 15.3
surface 15
empty 14.6
dirt 14.3
fastener 14.2
graphic 13.9
black 13.8
iron 13.5
building 13.5
door 13.4
brown 13.3
scratch 12.7
device 12.5
detail 12.1
locker 12
industrial 11.8
stone 11.7
film 11.6
parchment 11.5
restraint 11.5
canvas 11.4
sheet 11.3
gray 10.8
burnt 10.7
steel 10.6
edge 10.6
spot 10.6
digital 10.5
shower 10.5
decoration 10.3
close 10.3
grain 10.2
decorative 10
color 10
noise 9.8
brick 9.8
stains 9.7
crack 9.7
worn 9.6
metallic 9.2
dark 9.2
historic 9.2
negative 9
backgrounds 8.9
noisy 8.9
slide 8.8
ragged 8.8
fracture 8.8
faded 8.8
crumpled 8.7
sepia 8.7
movie 8.7
aging 8.6
nobody 8.6
wood 8.3
street 8.3
element 8.3
memorial 8
screen 8
burned 7.9
frames 7.8
grime 7.8
architecture 7.8
abandoned 7.8
mottled 7.8
messy 7.7
stained 7.7
concrete 7.7
page 7.4
template 7.3
blackboard 7.3
cemetery 7.1
copy 7.1
board 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

white 75.8
black 69.8
old 69.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Coat

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Human head
Human arm

AWS Rekognition

Adult 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

text visuals 41.3%
paintings art 39.4%
streetview architecture 12.3%
interior objects 5.5%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a man in a white suit and hat standing in front of a store

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

a man in a suit standing in front of a store

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This is a black-and-white negative image that depicts a scene with a man dressed in formal attire leaning against a building or pillar. He is wearing a hat, a suit, and appears to have his hands in his pockets. The surrounding environment includes signage with visible text, such as "GIVE A LAMP." The background includes buildings, trees, and what appears to be a street. The negative effect creates an inverted color palette, where light areas appear dark and vice versa, giving the image a ghostly or vintage feel.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black and white photographic negative. It features a man in a suit and hat leaning against a wall. The man's figure is prominently outlined due to the negative effect, making his clothing appear white against a darker background. The background shows signs or advertisements, although they are also in negative, which makes them challenging to read clearly. One sign seems to say "GIVE A LAMP." The setting appears to be urban, with a building and a window display on the left, suggesting a storefront or a similar commercial location. The image has a vintage quality, indicative of early 20th-century photography.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a street scene. In the foreground, there is a person wearing a hat and coat, standing in front of a building with a sign that says "TURE". There are also some other signs or advertisements visible on the building. The overall scene has a somewhat gritty, urban feel to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This is a black and white historical photograph that appears to be from a store or shop setting. In the image, there is a sign visible that says "LAMP" and what appears to be "TURE" (possibly part of "FURNITURE") at the top of the frame. On the right side of the image, there is a figure wearing light-colored clothing and what appears to be a hat or cap. The image quality is somewhat grainy and has the characteristic look of an early photograph. At the bottom of the image, there is a credit line indicating this photograph is from the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man in a suit and hat standing outside a storefront. The man is positioned on the right side of the image, facing the camera. He is wearing a light-colored suit and a matching hat, and he appears to be holding a cane in his right hand.

In the background, there is a storefront with a sign that reads "Give a Lamp" in white letters on a black background. The sign is attached to the wall above a window display, which features various items such as a lamp, a vase, and a picture frame. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, possibly in the 1920s or 1930s.

The image has a vintage feel to it, with a slight graininess and a soft focus that adds to its nostalgic charm. The man's attire and the style of the storefront also contribute to the image's retro aesthetic. Overall, the image is a charming and evocative snapshot of a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing in front of a storefront. The man is wearing a light-colored suit, a fedora hat, and a tie. He is holding a cane in his right hand and has his left hand in his pocket. The storefront behind him has a large window with a sign that reads "GIVE A LAMP" in white letters on a black background. There are other signs and decorations in the window, but they are not clearly visible.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, possibly during the 1920s or 1930s. The man's clothing and the style of the storefront are consistent with this time period. The image may have been taken for advertising or promotional purposes, or it may simply be a candid shot of a man standing in front of a store.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a monochromatic photograph of a man standing outside a building. The man is wearing a suit and a hat. He is standing in front of a wall with a sign that reads "GIVE A LAMP." There is also a sign that reads "TURE." The image has a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)." The image is taken from a low angle, and the man's shadow is cast on the wall.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The black-and-white photo shows a man standing in front of a building, probably a store. The man is wearing a hat, a suit, and a tie. He is looking at the camera, and his face is slightly blurry. Behind him is a wall with some posters attached to it. One of the posters has the text "Give a Lamp" written on it. The man's shadow is cast on the wall.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The image appears to be an aged, high-contrast negative. On the left side, there's what seems to be the reflection or display window of a store. In the window, one can make out the word "TURE" at the top, and a sign that reads "GIVE A LAMP." There's also a sign indicating "1937" and possibly "ROADSTER" or "ROADSTEA."

To the right, a person is standing in what looks like a doorway. The person is wearing a suit with a vest and a hat. The individual is facing to the left, and their hands are in their pockets.

The overall tonality is inverted, typical of a negative, and there are visible scratches and imperfections on the image, suggesting its age and the possibility of damage to the film.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

This appears to be a negative image of a street scene. On the left, there's a shop window or storefront with various signs. One prominent sign reads "GIVE A LAMP." There are also signs with text that's difficult to fully read, one might say "EST" at the bottom left. A small sign shows "1937 Studebaker. Roadsters" in the glass window.

To the right, in the doorway, stands a man wearing a suit, a vest, and a hat, suggesting a style from the mid-20th century. The overall image quality suggests it's an older photograph. The negative image effect creates some stylistic interest.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a man standing in front of a wall with various posters and signs. The man is wearing a light-colored suit and a hat, typical of early 20th-century fashion. He is looking to the side, and his face is partially obscured by the brim of his hat.

The wall behind him has several posters, some of which are partially visible. One prominent sign reads "LAMD." Another poster on the left side of the wall appears to be advertising an event or a product, with the year "1937" visible. The wall and the posters show signs of wear and tear, with some areas appearing faded or damaged.

The photograph has a vintage feel, likely due to its age and the style of clothing worn by the man. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), indicating it may be part of a historical or artistic collection.

Qwen

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

This black-and-white photograph appears to capture a vintage scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century, judging by the clothing and the style of the photograph. The image shows a man standing on the right side, partially obscured by a large, dark shadow cast over him. He is wearing a light-colored overcoat, a hat, and what seems to be a tie or scarf. His figure is mostly in silhouette due to the shadow.

The background features a brick wall with several posters or advertisements. One of the visible signs reads "GIVE A LAMP," which could be historical advertising. There is also a poster that appears to have the year "1937" on it, suggesting the photo may have been taken in or around that year. The overall composition and lighting give the image a dramatic and somewhat mysterious atmosphere. It appears to have been taken in a city or urban setting, as part of a building or structure is visible in the background. The image is watermarked with "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)," indicating its source and copyright holder.

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

This black-and-white photograph appears to be a vintage image, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. It depicts a man standing outdoors in front of a building. The man is wearing a light-colored suit and a wide-brimmed hat, which obscures his face. The image has a somewhat ghostly or ethereal quality, possibly due to overexposure or the photographic technique used. The background shows a wall with faded advertisements, including one that reads "GIVE A LAMP" and another partially visible one that says "TURE." There is also a sign indicating "EST" and "1957" near the bottom left corner. The overall scene suggests an urban setting, possibly a street corner or the side of a building. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and has a catalog number "P1970.4403.0002."

Text analysis

Amazon

TURE
College
and
Art
(Harvard
Fellows
Museums)
LAMP
of
Harvard
University
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
President
EST
GIVE
1937
P1970.4403.0002
GIVE A
©
A
Sambeam
MIKNOSTER

Google

TURE GIVE A O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4403.0002
TURE
GIVE
A
O
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4403.0002