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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (France)

Date

May 1963-June 1963

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4420.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (France)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

May 1963-June 1963

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4420.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Machine 89
Shop 79.6
Safe 62.7
Indoors 61.1
Symbol 57.4
Spoke 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 97.9
retro 95.8
old 93.6
monochrome 92.7
antique 88.9
vintage 88.7
door 87.2
indoors 86.6
industry 84.9
vertical 83.8
dirty 83.7
outdoors 83.6
classic 82.4
people 82.3
vehicle 82.1
obsolete 81.3
street 80
architecture 79
military 77.2
travel 77.1

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

door 36.9
device 30.8
old 30.6
entrance 26.1
blackboard 24.6
wood 24.2
vintage 23.3
fastener 22.1
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antique 20
building 20
locker 19.9
texture 19.4
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frame 17.7
doorway 17.7
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decoration 16.3
restraint 16.1
home 15.9
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gate 13.6
traditional 13.3
wall 12.8
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entry 12.7
style 12.6
history 12.5
detail 12.1
black 12
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aged 10.8
enter 10.7
closed 10.6
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latch 10.1
art 10
exit 9.8
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loudspeaker 9.7
handle 9.5
exterior 9.2
rough 9.1
dirty 9
knob 9
radio 9
pattern 8.9
doors 8.8
lock 8.8
lifting device 8.8
equipment 8.5
knocker 8.4
decorative 8.3
support 8.3
religion 8.1
paper 8
doorknob 7.9
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elegance 7.5
historical 7.5
religious 7.5
classic 7.4
shape 7.4
headstock 7.4
structure 7.3
open 7.2
carving 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

black 76
white 66.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel

Clarifai

Door
Plant
Wheel
Window
Door handle

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 89%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

streetview architecture 43.4%
interior objects 25%
text visuals 17.8%
paintings art 9.1%
pets animals 2.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a black and white photo of a person 42.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a black and white photo of a store front door

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

a black and white photo of a door with a sign on it

OpenAI GPT

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

The black and white image depicts the entrance to an establishment called "À la Carmagnole," as indicated by the hand-painted signage at the top. Below the signage are decorated doors with various symbols that appear illustrative in style.

  • On the left panel, there are crossed objects resembling tools or weapons (possibly a shovel and pickaxe) and a barrel surrounded by foliage and circular shapes.
  • The middle panel displays a cannon and a stylized skull featuring distinct eye sockets.
  • On the right panel, there is a triangular symbol that suggests a measuring compass adorned with laurel branches. The design carries an emblematic vibe with historical and revolutionary undertones.
  • The word "Entrée" ("Entrance" in French) is painted on the left, clarifying the access point.

The imagery may evoke themes related to revolution, craftsmanship, or secret societies due to the amalgamation of symbols. The negative-like effect of the photograph enhances its dramatic appearance.

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

The image appears to be a black and white negative photograph of a facade or entrance to an establishment called "A La Carmagnole." The sign at the top has this name written in a bold and decorative font. Below the sign, there are two doors.

The left door has the word "ENTRÉE" written on it, along with some painted motifs. The designs include a drum with sticks crossed above it, a cannon wheel, a cannon barrel, and a fouled anchor, along with other symbols.

On the right door, there is curved decorative artwork, possibly with allegorical symbols such as a Phrygian cap and a square and compass, suggesting revolutionary iconography.

The artwork and name "Carmagnole" may evoke historical and revolutionary themes, possibly related to the French Revolution.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a storefront or entrance. The storefront has a sign that says "La Carnagnole" and features various symbols and imagery, including a skull, a cannon, and a triangle-shaped symbol. The overall aesthetic and imagery suggest a militaristic or revolutionary theme, though I cannot identify any specific individuals or make assumptions about the meaning or purpose of the imagery.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a black and white photograph showing the storefront of "La Carmagnole," which appears to be a French establishment. The image shows decorative elements on what seems to be a window or door, including various symbols and designs. There's text reading "ENTREE" (meaning "entrance" in French) and some artistic elements that include what appears to be mechanical or industrial tools arranged in a decorative pattern. The image has a vintage quality to it, and based on the credit line, it's from the Harvard University Art Museums collection. The overall composition has a stark contrast between dark and light areas, giving it a dramatic, documentary-style appearance typical of early photography.

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 the entrance to a restaurant or bar, with the name "a la CARMAGNOLE" written above the door in white letters. The door itself is adorned with various symbols and images, including a skull, a cannon, a mortar and pestle, a mortarboard, a pair of crossed golf clubs, and a pair of crossed tennis rackets.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sophisticated and elegant establishment, possibly with a French or European flair. The use of the word "CARMAGNOLE" in the sign above the door may indicate that the restaurant or bar has a connection to French culture or cuisine.

The image also appears to be a historical photograph, given the style and quality of the image, as well as the presence of a copyright notice at the bottom of the image. The copyright notice reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4420.0001", which suggests that the image was taken in the early 1970s and is part of the Harvard University Art Museums' collection.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past and offers a unique perspective on the design and aesthetic of a bygone era.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the exterior of a restaurant, with a sign that reads "a la CARMAGNOLE" in white letters. The sign is above two doors, which are decorated with various symbols and designs.

On the left door, there is a drum, a sword, and a laurel branch, along with the word "ENTRÉE" written in white letters. On the right door, there is a triangle with a laurel branch and a ribbon, as well as a skull and crossbones.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, possibly in Europe. The style of the sign and the decorations on the doors are reminiscent of Art Deco, which was popular during this time period.

The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly taken for documentary or archival purposes. It provides a glimpse into the past, showing what a restaurant might have looked like during this time period.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a shop entrance with glass doors. The shop has a sign that reads "A la Carmagnole," and the word "Entree" is written on the glass door. The glass door has a skull design and a wheel design. The shop's entrance has a triangular design with a triangle and a circle, and there are some leaves on the right side. The image has a watermark with the text "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and the number "P1970.4420.0001."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a storefront. The storefront has a glass window with a sign that reads "A LA CARMAGNOLE" at the top. The window also features a skull with an eye and the word "ENTREE" written below it. On the left side of the window, there is a picture of a beer mug and a sword. On the right side, there is a picture of a triangle with a compass and a square.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a stark, black-and-white photograph of a doorway. The style suggests it's an older photograph, possibly taken in the early 20th century. The subject matter suggests a shop or business entrance. It is a negative, so the image has inverted tones.

Key Elements:

  • Doorway and Signage: The central focus is the entrance. Above the door, the sign reads "a la CARMAGNOLE" in stylized, elegant lettering. This suggests the name of the establishment.
  • Door Decoration: The wooden door is decorated with various symbolic or illustrative elements, including:
    • A drum, crossed spears or axes, and foliage.
    • A cannon and a skull.
    • A triangle and a cap or hat with foliage around it.
  • "Entrée": The word "Entrée" (French for "Entrance") is written on one of the door panels, providing further information about the door's function.

Style and Context:

  • Historical Photography: The image's tone and the lettering style suggest it may be from the late 19th or early 20th century.
  • Possible Theme: The imagery on the door hints at themes of militarism, possibly with some Masonic or fraternal society symbolism (the triangle and possibly the hat). The "Carmagnole" name might refer to the revolutionary song, and the door likely served as an entrance to a cafe, pub, or similar place of public gathering.
  • Negative Image: The inverse tone indicates that this is a negative image, therefore, the original image has darker details on a light background.

Overall, the image is an intriguing look at an older shop entrance, likely a business that was related to the popular culture and symbolism of its time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white image of an ornate door, possibly the entrance to a establishment. The door is divided into three panels. Above the door, there is a sign that reads "a la Carmagnole" in stylized lettering.

The left panel of the door features a painted design including crossed axes, a barrel or keg, and three circular shapes, possibly representing cannonballs. Beneath this design, the word "Entrée" is written in script.

The central panel displays a cannon, as well as an image that resembles a hooded figure or mask.

The right panel contains a design featuring a pyramid topped with a cap, surrounded by laurel or olive branches.

The door appears to be adorned with additional decorative elements, including what looks like foliage or ivy on the right side. The overall style of the door suggests a historic or vintage setting.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts the entrance of a building with a sign that reads "à la Carmagnole." The facade features artistic and decorative elements, including several illustrations and symbols.

  1. Signage: The top part of the entrance has the words "à la Carmagnole" prominently displayed.
  2. Illustrations:
    • On the left panel, there is an illustration of crossed swords with a barrel and leaves.
    • On the right panel, there is an illustration of a triangle with an eye in the center, flanked by laurel leaves.
    • The central panel has an illustration of a cannon and a skull with a hole through it.
  3. Text: The word "Entrée" is written on the left panel, indicating the entrance.

The overall design suggests a historical or thematic establishment, possibly a bar, café, or a themed restaurant, with references to revolutionary or military symbols. The decorative elements and the name "à la Carmagnole" hint at a French revolutionary theme, as "La Carmagnole" is a French revolutionary song.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a storefront window. The window has a decorative design with the name "A la Carmagnole" prominently displayed at the top in a stylized font. Below this text, the window is divided into sections, each containing different symbols and designs.

  • On the left section, there are crossed arrows and a cylindrical object with a circular detail.
  • The middle section contains a cannon with two wheels, and a circular object with a star-like design in the center.
  • The right section features a triangular shape with a curved line and some leaf-like decorations.

The word "Entrée" is written in the bottom left section of the window, indicating the entrance to the establishment. The overall design suggests a historical or cultural theme, possibly related to revolutionary or military motifs, as the name "Carmagnole" is associated with the revolutionary songs of the French Revolution.

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

This black-and-white image displays a glass door with intricate and symbolic designs. The text "a la CARMAGNOLE" is prominently displayed at the top, indicating the name of a place, possibly a café or establishment. Below the text, there are three rectangular glass panels. The first panel on the left features military-related items such as a drum, crossed rifles, and cannonballs. The middle panel shows a cannon with a skull beneath it, and the word "ENTRÉE" (French for "entrance") is written at the bottom of this panel. The third panel on the right has a Masonic symbol, the square and compass, with a ribbon and laurel wreaths. The overall design suggests a theme related to the French Revolution, as the "Carmagnole" was a popular song during that period. The image has a historical and cultural significance, likely from the 19th or early 20th century.

Text analysis

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