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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Standard Oil Company of Ohio gas station, Warren, Ohio)

Date

Summer 1937

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4405.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Standard Oil Company of Ohio gas station, Warren, Ohio)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

Summer 1937

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4405.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Path 100
Sidewalk 100
Road 99.9
City 99.8
Street 99.8
Urban 99.8
Machine 98.5
Spoke 98.5
Tarmac 97.9
Metropolis 94.3
Transportation 92.1
Vehicle 92.1
Alloy Wheel 91.6
Car Wheel 91.6
Tire 91.6
Intersection 58
Sign 57
Symbol 57
Brick 56.6
License Plate 56.6
Coupe 55.5
Sports Car 55.5
Parking Lot 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 98.9
monochrome 98.3
street 96.5
adult 93
one 91.1
group together 91
vehicle 90.7
transportation system 90.1
indoors 88.3
group 87.8
man 86.1
graffiti 83.5
two 82.3
city 82
no person 79.3
furniture 77.3
train 76
room 75.3
urban 74.2
administration 73.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

cinema 100
building 90.3
theater 85.1
structure 55.6
barbershop 49.7
shop 40.9
city 40.7
architecture 36.1
mercantile establishment 31.1
urban 27.1
place of business 20.7
street 19.3
business 17.6
construction 17.1
travel 16.9
modern 16.8
window 16.7
town 16.7
old 16
house 15.9
wall 13.7
office 13.1
night 12.4
buildings 12.3
sky 12.1
tourism 11.5
exterior 11.1
sign 10.5
establishment 10.3
finance 10.1
landmark 9.9
downtown 9.6
text 9.6
windows 9.6
design 9.6
light 9.4
dark 9.2
new 8.9
high 8.7
lamp 8.6
glass 8.6
destination 8.4
famous 8.4
facade 8.2
dirty 8.1
financial 8
home 8
black 7.8
ancient 7.8
grunge 7.7
estate 7.6
cityscape 7.6
brick 7.5
technology 7.4
digital 7.3

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

outdoor 89.5
white 84.8
black 82.8
street 78.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel
Car
Person

Clarifai

Car
Building
Wheel
Person
Footwear

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 94.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

text visuals 58.3%
paintings art 20.6%
interior objects 16.8%
streetview architecture 2.8%

Captions

Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a street scene

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

a black and white photo of a city street with cars and people

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image appears to be a black-and-white photographic negative, showcasing an urban or town street scene from a bygone era, potentially the mid-20th century. Prominent elements include vintage automobiles parked along the street, a gas station with pumps visible on the right, and a large "SOHIO Servicenter" sign indicating an Ohio-based petroleum brand. The buildings lining the street display signs with business advertisements, such as "Rudin Co's" and "Gail's Market," suggesting commerce and daily life activities. A figure is walking on the sidewalk near the middle of the image, and overall, the scene evokes a sense of nostalgia, highlighting the architecture, cars, and signage typical of the era.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a black and white photographic negative of a street scene from the past, possibly the 1930s or 1940s. It depicts a lively urban area with several elements characteristic of that time period. The central focus is on a large vertical sign that reads "SOHIO" with an adjacent horizontal sign below it that says "SERVICECENTER," indicating a gas station or service center for automobiles.

Several vintage cars are parked along the street, and the architectural style of the buildings is typical of mid-20th century America, with brick facades and flat roofs. Stores are also visible, including one sign that reads "Rudin Co's" and another that says "OILS HOTEL." A small market is also visible with a sign that partially reads, "HOME KILLED MEATS & VEGETABLES."

Additionally, there are gasoline pumps on the right side of the image, which are styled to fit the era. The negative effect in the image causes a reversal of light and dark areas, resulting in a surreal appearance. A person can be seen walking along the sidewalk. The overall composition captures a sense of historical urban life.

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 of a city street at night. The main focal point is a large sign for a "SOHIO" service center, which is illuminated and stands out prominently against the dark background. There are also other signs and buildings visible, including a "Hotel" and a market. The street is populated with several vehicles, likely from the mid-20th century based on their design. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of urban life and activity during the nighttime hours.

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

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the mid-20th century, showing a street scene with a Sohio (Standard Oil of Ohio) service center and gas station. The image shows several vintage automobiles parked along what appears to be a main street or business district. There's a large Sohio sign and service center visible, along with other business establishments including what appears to be "L's Market." The scene has the characteristic look of a small American town from the 1940s or 1950s, with the typical architecture and signage of that era. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street, likely taken in the 1940s or 1950s. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are several cars parked along the street. In the foreground, there is a large sign that reads "SOHIO" in bold letters, with a smaller sign below it that says "SERVICENTER."

The street is empty, with no people visible. However, there are several signs and advertisements on the buildings, including one for a market and another for a hotel. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and stillness, with a sense of nostalgia and history. The use of black-and-white photography adds to the vintage feel of the image, giving it a timeless quality.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street, featuring a prominent sign for "SOHIO" and a service center. The scene appears to be set in the 1940s or 1950s, with vintage cars parked along the street.

In the foreground, a large sign reading "SOHIO" dominates the right side of the image, accompanied by a smaller sign below it that says "SERVICE CENTER." A gas pump is visible on the right side of the image, while several cars are parked along the left side of the street. The background of the image shows a row of buildings, including what appears to be a hotel and a market.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling urban environment, with a focus on the SOHIO service center and the surrounding businesses. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, evoking a bygone era of American history.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, possibly from the mid-20th century. The image shows a bustling street with several cars parked along the roadside. On the left side, there are signs for a service center and a market. In the center, there is a prominent sign with the word "SOHIO" written in large letters, possibly indicating a gas station or service center. On the right side, there is a gas pump station. The street is lined with buildings, and there are street lights and a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk.

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

The black-and-white image features a street with parked cars on the left side, a person standing on the sidewalk, and a gas station on the right side. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, with one of them having a large sign that reads "SOHIO" and another one with a sign that reads "SERVICE CENTER". The image has a vintage filter, giving it a nostalgic feel.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be a high-contrast black and white photograph, possibly from the mid-20th century, depicting a street scene. The image is somewhat dark and can be difficult to discern in some areas.

On the left side, several vintage cars are parked along the curb. Above them, there's a sign that reads "L'S MARKET." Further up the street, a large sign for "SOHIO" is visible, along with another sign that reads "SERVICENTER." There are also other signs, including one that says "HOTEL" and one that says "Rudin Co."

In the center of the image, a person is walking across the street.

On the right side, there is a large sign that vertically spells out "SOHIO." Further back, there are gas pumps, indicating a gas station. The street continues into the distance, with buildings lining both sides.

The overall impression is of a bustling, though somewhat gritty, urban environment from a bygone era. The high contrast of the image gives it a stark, somewhat dramatic feel.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a street scene from what appears to be the mid-20th century. The focus is on a city street with a gas station in the foreground.

Here are the notable features:

  • Gas Station: On the right side of the image, there are visible gas pumps and a sign with the letters "SOHIO" displayed vertically.
  • Buildings and Signs: On the left, there is a building with a large "SOHIO" sign with "SERVICENTER" below it. Further down the street, there are several other signs for businesses like "L'S MARKET" and "HOTEL".
  • Cars: Several vintage cars are parked along the side of the street.
  • People: A person is walking across the street in the mid-ground of the image.
  • Overall Atmosphere: The scene gives off a feeling of an older urban environment.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of everyday life in an American city during a particular time period.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a street scene, likely from the mid-20th century. The focal point of the image is a Sohio (Standard Oil of Ohio) gas station, prominently displaying its signage. The station has multiple gas pumps, and there are a few people and vehicles present.

In the background, there are various buildings and signs, including a market and other businesses. The architecture and the style of the vehicles suggest that the photo was taken in the 1940s or 1950s. The street appears to be bustling with activity, with people walking and cars parked along the curb. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of daily life in an urban setting from that era. The photograph is part of the collection of the President and Fellows of Harvard College, housed at the Harvard University Art Museums.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This is a black and white photograph of a gas station at night. The prominent signage reads "SOHIO" and "Servicenter," indicating it is a service station for the Standard Oil Company of Ohio (SOHIO). The image captures a vintage scene with classic cars parked in the lot. The gas pumps on the right are visible, and the station is set against a backdrop of urban buildings, including a taller structure with illuminated windows. The atmosphere suggests a quiet moment in a city at night, with the soft glow of the gas station lights providing illumination. The photograph appears to be a classic example of urban life from the mid-20th century. It includes the text "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" in the bottom right corner, indicating the source of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This black-and-white image depicts a bustling urban street scene centered around a Sohio (Standard Oil Company of Ohio) service station. The service station features a prominent vertical sign with "SOHIO" in bold letters, and another sign above it that reads "SOHIO SERVICECENTER." The street is lined with vintage cars, likely from the mid-20th century, parked along the curb. Several gas pumps are visible in front of the service station. The background includes various buildings with signs indicating businesses such as a "MARKET," a "HOTEL," and other establishments. The overall atmosphere suggests a lively commercial area in a city during the era of classic automobiles. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and is identified with the code P1970.4405.0003.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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