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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (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, P1970.4453.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (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, P1970.4453.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Terminal 97.2
Transportation 90.5
Vehicle 90.5
Railway 85.1
Train 85.1
Train Station 85.1
Face 82.7
Head 82.7
Cable Car 78.9
Machine 74.8
Aircraft 63.5
Indoors 56.6
Restaurant 56.6
Streetcar 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 97.9
vehicle 95.6
transportation system 93.7
no person 93.5
architecture 92.9
indoors 91.2
industry 91.1
technology 90.3
furniture 89.9
street 89.4
building 89
monochrome 87
group 86.6
adult 86.2
city 85.3
window 85
business 84.8
house 84.7
room 84.4
travel 83.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

cassette 79.8
container 52.9
cassette tape 52.5
equipment 49.9
magnetic tape 43.9
electronic equipment 40.4
memory device 33.8
technology 31.1
device 26.5
music 23.5
tape player 22
sound 21.5
digital 21
audio 21
cassette player 19.6
computer 19.2
old 18.1
retro 17.2
data 16.4
electronics 16.1
tape 15.7
radio 15.3
media 15.2
object 14.6
business 14.6
3d 13.9
storage 13.3
information 13.3
vintage 13.2
entertainment 12.9
plastic 12.8
black 12
close 12
bank 11.6
speaker 11.6
record 11.6
recorder 11.2
style 11.1
network 11.1
industry 11.1
stereo 10.7
design 10.7
video 10.6
effects 10.4
play 10.3
three dimensional 10.3
grunge 10.2
classic 10.2
money 10.2
cassette deck 10
modern 9.8
interior 9.7
listen 9.7
monitor 9.6
antique 9.5
player 9.4
dollar 9.3
communication 9.2
graphics 9.1
room 9.1
television 8.9
financial 8.9
metal 8.8
paper 8.6
electrical 8.6
banking 8.3
investment 8.2
cash 8.2
wealth 8.1
office 8
tape deck 8
home 8
disc 7.8
band 7.8
disk 7.7
movie 7.7
obsolete 7.7
musical 7.7
control 7.6
system 7.6
finance 7.6
studio 7.6
house 7.5
electronic 7.5
economy 7.4
closeup 7.4
inside 7.4
reflection 7.3
recording 7.3
science 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bicycle
Person
Bus
Wheel
Airplane

Clarifai

Window
Human face
Door
Land vehicle
Wheel
Building

AWS Rekognition

Bicycle 90.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

interior objects 94.9%
streetview architecture 3.8%
text visuals 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a display in a store window 55.5%
a black and white photo of a person 29.1%
a black and white photo 29%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a train car with a clock on the side of it

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

a black and white photo of a trolley car

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image appears to be a negative photograph of a streetcar or tram with a number "838" prominently displayed on its exterior, along with route information and markings such as "18." Above the tram is an ornate billboard or sign featuring bold Japanese characters and decorative elements. The background shows building structures with tiled roofs and additional text signage in Japanese, indicating a possible urban or commercial area. Power lines are visible, suggesting the electric operation of the streetcar. The composition feels detailed and captures an older urban setting.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image features a vintage street scene that prominently includes an electric tram or trolley with the number "838" visible on its front and side. The tram has advertisements and signs displayed on it, and its body appears to have several windows with some signage inside. Above the tram is part of the background showing Japanese-style architecture with tiled roofs. There are power lines overhead, typical of many urban trolley systems. A Japanese sign with a traditional mask is visible, emphasizing the regional character and cultural details of the scene.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows the exterior of what appears to be a building or structure, possibly a shop or restaurant. The building has large windows and a distinctive decorative element on the roof, which appears to be some kind of mask or face-like design. There are also some numbers and text visible on the exterior, though the details are not entirely clear. The overall scene has a vintage or historical feel, with the black and white photography style.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a black and white photograph of what looks like a Japanese street scene or building exterior. At the top of the image, there are decorative elements or murals on a wall showing what appear to be theatrical masks or faces in a traditional Japanese style. Below this is what looks like a bus or public transport vehicle with windows along its side. The image has a distinctly urban Japanese aesthetic and appears to be from a historical period, possibly mid-20th century, given the photographic style and architectural elements. At the bottom of the image, there are some numbers visible (838) and Japanese text. 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 trolley car, with a building in the background. The trolley car is facing to the left of the image and has a large window on the front and smaller windows along the sides. It is numbered "838" on the front and has a sign on the side that appears to be in Chinese characters.

The building in the background is multi-story and has a tiled roof. There are several wires and cables running across the top of the image, suggesting that the photo was taken in an urban area. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and simplicity, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

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

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a trolley car, with a building in the background. The trolley car is positioned in the foreground, facing left, and features a prominent number "838" on its side. A sign above the windows displays Chinese characters, while another sign on the side of the trolley car appears to be written in Japanese.

In the background, a building with a tiled roof is visible, accompanied by a bicycle parked to the left of the trolley car. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in an urban setting, possibly in Asia, given the presence of Chinese and Japanese characters. The image provides a glimpse into the daily life and transportation of a bygone era, capturing the essence of a bustling cityscape.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a tram or streetcar with a distinctive roof design. The tram has two large, carved wooden faces on its roof, each with a smiling expression. These faces are accompanied by Japanese text, which adds cultural context to the image. The tram is parked in front of a building with a tiled roof, and there are wires and a pole above the tram, suggesting it is an electric tram. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner, indicating it is part of the collection of the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a tram with a unique design on its roof. The tram is parked in front of a building with a tiled roof. The building has a large sign with two faces on either side of it. The faces are carved into the wood and have a menacing expression. The tram has a number 83 on its front and a number 18 on its side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, appearing to be an older image, possibly from the mid-20th century. It shows a streetcar or trolley in what appears to be an urban setting, likely in Japan, given the Japanese text and architectural details.

Key Elements:

  • Streetcar: The main focus is the streetcar. It's a vintage design with a dark roof, multiple windows, and a cream-colored body. You can see the number "838" on the side, along with a "18" route indicator. The front window has some damage (possibly broken glass).
  • Signage: There's prominent signage on top of the streetcar, including the name "福田". There's also a sign with Japanese text and a decorative element (possibly a logo) on the side of the streetcar.
  • Buildings: The streetcar is set against the backdrop of buildings, one featuring Japanese tiled roofing.
  • Details: There's a bicycle parked on the left side of the frame, suggesting the transportation infrastructure of the time. Overhead, there are utility wires.

Overall Tone:

The photograph has a nostalgic feel due to the vintage subject matter, the monochrome rendering, and the overall style of the image. It gives a glimpse into the street life of a different time and place.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overview

The image is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a tram or streetcar in an urban setting in Japan. The image appears to be a reversed negative. The environment consists of the tramway itself, a building behind it, and street-level elements.

Tram/Streetcar

  • The tram is numbered "838" on the left side and "83" on the right. The number "18" can also be seen in a circle near the front.
  • The tram has a series of windows with hanging rings for passengers to hold.
  • One of the doors has a large crack in the window.
  • A small sign with Japanese characters is visible on the side of the tram. The OCR suggests the sign is advertising a "seasoning of flavor and nutrition."

Building Behind

  • The building features advertisements. One advertisement has bags while another is a sign with two stylized faces above the name "Fukuda."

Other Details

  • There's what seems to be a bicycle parked near the front of the tram.
  • The tramway infrastructure (wires) is visible above.
  • The photograph's details, including the copyright of Harvard University Art Museums and an identifier code, are located at the bottom of the image.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts a vintage tram or streetcar in an urban setting. The tram is identified by the number 838, which is visible on both the front and side of the vehicle. The design of the tram suggests it is from an earlier era, possibly mid-20th century.

The tram is parked or stationary, as evidenced by the lack of visible motion and the positioning of the trolley pole, which is connected to overhead electrical wires. The tram has large windows, allowing a view of the interior, which appears to be empty or sparsely occupied.

In the background, there is a building with traditional architectural elements, including ornate carvings and decorative features. The building has a sign with Chinese characters, indicating that the location is likely in a Chinese-speaking region. The signage and architectural style suggest a historical or culturally significant area.

The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, specifically the Harvard University Art Museums, indicating that it may be part of an archival or historical collection. The image number "P1970.4453.0002" is noted at the bottom right corner, which likely refers to its catalog number in the collection.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image is a black and white photograph of a tram, specifically a streetcar, labeled with the number "838" on its side. The tram has a vintage design, featuring a rounded front with a windscreen and a door at the front. The body of the tram is long, with multiple windows along its side, and there are handrails inside the tram, visible through the windows. Above the tram, there is an ornate structure with intricate designs and two large, stylized faces that appear to be part of the tram's decorative elements. The background includes buildings with traditional architectural features, such as tiled roofs and wooden structures. The tram is connected to overhead wires, indicating it is an electric streetcar. The overall style of the photograph suggests it might be from the mid-20th century, and the image is credited to the Harvard University Art Museums.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This black-and-white image captures a vintage street scene featuring a tram (trolley) in the foreground. The tram has the number "18" displayed on its front and the number "838" on its side. It has a distinctive design with a rounded front and large windows. The windows have visible hanging hand straps for passengers.

In the background, there is a building with a traditional architectural style, likely of East Asian origin. The building has a decorative facade with two large, stylized faces or masks, one on each side of a central sign. The sign has East Asian characters, possibly Japanese, and there is additional text below the masks. The building also has a balcony or overhang with a curved design. There are overhead wires above the tram, indicating an electric power system. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a historical or nostalgic setting. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and has an identifier "P1970.4453.0002."

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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