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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (street with futon shop, Japan)

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4451.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (street with futon shop, Japan)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4451.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Neighborhood 100
Machine 100
Spoke 100
City 99.8
Road 99.8
Street 99.8
Urban 99.8
Transportation 97
Vehicle 97
Architecture 94.9
Cycling 80.3
Sport 80.3
Path 76
Sidewalk 76
Head 66.1
Indoors 57.9
Restaurant 57.9
Shop 57.1
Tarmac 56.5
Cafeteria 56.5
Alloy Wheel 56.3
Car Wheel 56.3
Tire 56.3
Outdoors 56.1
License Plate 55.9
Tricycle 55.7
Cafe 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

street 98.7
monochrome 98.2
transportation system 97.8
people 97.5
horizontal plane 96.8
car 93.1
road 92.1
outdoors 90.6
adult 89.5
stock 88.7
pavement 88.7
architecture 88.1
city 86.5
vehicle 85.6
travel 84.8
tram 84.1
gas station 83.1
modern 80.6
cable car 79.5
sunblind 78.4

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

supermarket 67.1
building 55.6
grocery store 54.4
mercantile establishment 44.1
architecture 42.7
marketplace 40.7
city 34.9
cinema 32.8
night 26.6
theater 26.2
shop 25.1
place of business 24.9
barbershop 22.5
travel 20.4
urban 20.1
house 18.6
sky 17.9
landmark 17.1
street 16.6
tourism 16.5
plaza 16.2
old 13.9
construction 13.7
structure 13.5
facade 12.3
office 12.3
center 12.1
famous 12.1
light 12
business 11.5
destination 11.2
town 11.1
modern 10.5
buildings 10.4
monument 10.3
window 10.2
lights 10.2
historic 10.1
tourist 10
tower 9.8
new 9.7
cityscape 9.5
evening 9.3
exterior 9.2
palace 9.2
road 9
downtown 8.6
skyline 8.5
bridge 8.5
dark 8.3
transportation 8.1
history 8
home 8
temple 7.9
ancient 7.8
culture 7.7
windows 7.7
roof 7.6
lamp 7.6
united 7.6
traffic 7.6
china 7.5

Google
created on 2018-05-09

black and white 91.8
car 89.5
town 88.1
monochrome photography 82.5
street 81.9
photography 78.8
monochrome 72.1
road 61.1
facade 56.4
vehicle 51.3

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

building 99.3
outdoor 98
store 37.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Wheel
Car
Bicycle
Building

Clarifai

Car
Wheel
Building
Person
Footwear
Cart
Tree
Land vehicle
Window

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

streetview architecture 68.4%
cars vehicles 26.5%
paintings art 4.7%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a woman standing in front of a building with a bicycle

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

a black and white photo of a street at night

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a black-and-white negative photograph of a street scene, likely in Japan, as indicated by the architecture and signage featuring Japanese characters. The buildings have traditional-style tiled roofs, and the storefronts display signs advertising businesses. The signage includes bold Japanese text, with one prominently reading "白井ふとん店" (Shirai Futon Shop) and another featuring "エビスヤ物業店" (Ebisuya Goods Shop).

A man is pictured walking on the street, pushing a cart, while another person is visible near one of the shops. Additionally, a bicycle is parked nearby. There is a vintage vehicle parked on the left-hand side of the image, suggesting a mid-20th-century timeframe. Bare trees line the street, indicating the scene may have been captured in winter or during a leafless season. Overall, the image portrays a typical urban or small-town setting in Japan with commercial activity.

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

The image appears to be a negative photograph of a street scene, likely taken in Japan based on the architecture and Japanese writing on the signs. The picture features two buildings with traditional Japanese architectural elements, such as tiled roofs. The signs on the buildings are written in Japanese characters. In the foreground, a person is walking a bicycle or a small cart along the street. Two leafless trees are on the sidewalk, and there is a car parked on the left side of the image. The street is quiet, with a clear view of the shops, which have awnings and display windows. The negative effect inverts the colors, giving the photograph a distinctive appearance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a nighttime street scene in what appears to be a traditional Japanese or East Asian urban setting. The buildings have distinctive architectural features like tiled roofs and lanterns. There are several shops or businesses visible, including one with a sign that says "Kinryo-mono-ten" in Japanese characters. A person can be seen walking on the street, and there is a bicycle or cart in the foreground. The overall atmosphere is one of a lively, bustling commercial area at night.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a black and white photograph showing a Japanese shopping street or district. The image appears to be from around the 1970s based on the attribution and the style of architecture and vehicles visible. There are traditional Japanese storefronts with Japanese text on signs, including what appears to be a general store (物品店). The buildings have traditional Japanese architectural elements like tiled roofs. On the street, there's a person with a cart or wagon, and some bicycles are parked along the sidewalk. A vintage car is partially visible on the left side of the image. The scene is captured at night or in the evening, as the stores appear to be lit up. The overall atmosphere is that of a typical small Japanese commercial district or shopping area from this era.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene in Japan, featuring a man walking with a bicycle and a woman standing on the sidewalk.

  • The man is wearing a hat and a vest, and is pushing a bicycle with a large basket attached to the front. He is walking towards the right side of the image.
  • The woman is standing on the sidewalk, facing away from the camera. She is wearing a dress and has her hands clasped together in front of her.
  • In the background, there are several buildings, including a storefront with a sign that reads "Izakaya" in Japanese characters. There are also several trees and power lines visible.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, peaceful scene in a small Japanese town or village.

The image provides a glimpse into everyday life in Japan during the mid-20th century, highlighting the simplicity and charm of rural Japanese culture.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene in an Asian city, likely Japan. The scene is set at night, with a few people visible on the street.

In the foreground, a man is pushing a bicycle with a sidecar, while another person stands to the right, partially obscured by a tree. A car is parked on the left side of the street, and a bicycle is leaning against a tree on the right.

The background features several buildings, including a two-story structure with a tiled roof and a sign that appears to be written in Japanese characters. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, peaceful evening in a small town or city.

The image has a copyright notice at the bottom, which reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and includes a catalog number "P1970.4451.0001." This suggests that the image is part of a collection held by the Harvard University Art Museums.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene. It features several shops along the street, each with signage and displays visible through their windows. The shops have traditional architectural designs, with tiled roofs and wooden elements. In the foreground, a man is pushing a tricycle with a basket in front, while another person stands near a tree with a bicycle. The street is empty, and the buildings are well-lit, suggesting it is either dusk or dawn.

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

The black-and-white photo shows a street with a man pushing a cart on the sidewalk in front of a building. The building has a signboard with Japanese characters on it. The man is wearing a hat and sneakers. A woman is standing next to a tree, wearing a dress and shoes. There is a bicycle parked on the sidewalk. On the left side, there is a car parked in front of a building.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-25

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a black and white photograph of a street scene in Japan. The photograph is a negative, so all the colors are inverted. The buildings on the street are two stories tall and have tiled roofs. There are two businesses that can be identified with signs. One is "白井ふとん店" (Shirai Futon Shop) and the other is "エビスヤ 傘履物店" (Ebisuya Umbrella and Footwear Shop). There are people on the street, including a man pushing a three-wheeled cart. There is also a car parked on the side of the road. There are trees planted along the street. The image is from the Harvard University Art Museums.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-25

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, negative photograph of a street scene in what appears to be a Japanese town. The scene captures a moment in time with shops, people, a car, and a unique mode of transportation.

Key Elements:

  • Shops: Several shops are visible with Japanese signage. The most prominent sign reads "白井ふとん店" and "エビスヤ 傘履物店". The architecture features traditional Japanese elements like tiled roofs and overhanging eaves.
  • People: There are several people present: one pushing a cycle, a woman is standing near the shop.
  • Vehicles: A small car is parked along the street. There's also a tricycle-like vehicle with a large front wheel being pushed by a man.
  • Street Scene: The image depicts a street with a sidewalk, a road. Trees are scattered along the street, and the lighting creates a sense of depth.

Atmosphere:

The image conveys a sense of history and everyday life. The details, such as the shop signs and the unique tricycle-like vehicle, provide a glimpse into the culture of the period. The photograph's composition and the lighting contribute to a sense of place and time.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a street scene in what appears to be an East Asian urban setting, likely Japan, given the architecture and signage. The photograph is in black and white and appears to be taken at night or in low light conditions.

Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Buildings and Signage:

    • The buildings have traditional architectural features with tiled roofs and wooden facades.
    • There are several signs with Japanese characters. The prominent sign on the right reads "金魚売店" (Koi Fish Store). Another sign on the left reads "辻祭礼儀装店" (Tsuji Festival Costume Shop).
    • The storefronts are well-lit, indicating that the shops are open.
  2. Street and People:

    • The street is relatively quiet with only a few people visible.
    • A person is seen walking with a bicycle in the foreground.
    • Another person is standing near the entrance of the Koi Fish Store, possibly a shopkeeper or customer.
    • A third person is seen further down the street, near another bicycle.
  3. Vehicles:

    • There is a car parked on the left side of the street.
    • Bicycles are parked near the storefronts, indicating a common mode of transportation in the area.
  4. Trees and Surroundings:

    • There are a few leafless trees, suggesting that the photo might have been taken in winter or early spring.
    • The street is clean and well-maintained, with a manhole cover visible in the foreground.

The overall atmosphere of the image is calm and serene, capturing a moment in a traditional urban setting.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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