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, P1970.4454.3

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, P1970.4454.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Wood 99.7
Floor 99.7
Flooring 99.7
Indoors 97.7
Interior Design 97.7
Text 85.9
Outdoors 76.8
Person 66.6
Nature 65.9
Architecture 61.9
Building 61.9
Plywood 57.8
Art 55.2
Collage 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

wood 96.6
pattern 95.2
desktop 95.1
old 95
texture 94.7
design 94.4
retro 93.9
dirty 93.5
fabric 90
wall 89.5
abstract 89.3
wooden 86.8
empty 86.6
vintage 86.1
antique 85.9
dark 84.3
decoration 83.7
board 83.2
art 82.6
surface 82.5

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

freight car 95.7
car 72.3
texture 60.5
grunge 58
wheeled vehicle 57.4
old 50.2
blackboard 48.9
material 46.5
wall 42.7
retro 37.7
vintage 37.3
vehicle 37.1
rough 36.5
pattern 36.3
textured 35.1
dirty 34.4
damaged 34.4
antique 32.9
aged 32.6
structure 32.2
wallpaper 30.7
rusty 29.6
design 29.3
empty 29.2
backdrop 28.9
surface 28.3
sheet 28.2
grain 27.7
backgrounds 27.6
ancient 26
paper 23.6
border 23.5
faded 22.4
stains 22.4
decay 22.2
steel 22.1
spot 22.1
iron 21.5
fracture 21.4
metallic 21.2
art 20.9
frame 20.8
tracery 20.5
succulent 20.4
crumpled 20.4
metal 20.1
industrial 20
weathered 20
gray 19.9
ragged 19.5
mottled 19.5
historic 19.3
conveyance 19.1
graphic 19
broad 18.7
grime 18.6
plate 17.8
aluminum 16.6
crack 16.5
parchment 16.3
crease 15.7
style 15.6
grungy 15.2
textures 15.2
brushed 14.8
space 14.8
aging 14.4
lines 14.4
old fashioned 14.3
wood 14.2
hard 13.3
element 13.2
panel 13
industry 12.8
effect 12.8
sepia 12.6
rust 12.5
brown 12.5
stained 12.5
canvas 12.3
tile 12.1
floor 12.1
detail 12.1
blank 12
text 11.4
screen 11.1
worn 10.5
seamless 10.5
strong 10.3
film 10.1
decorative 10
silver 9.7
stainless 9.7
obsolete 9.6
shine 9.2
alloy 8.9
polished 8.9
cement 8.8
stain 8.7
heavy 8.6
construction 8.6
black 8.4
building 8.3
smooth 8.2
wooden 7.9
durable 7.9
photographic 7.9
scratched 7.8
color 7.8
burnt 7.8
strip 7.8
movie 7.8
spotted 7.7
rustic 7.7
fabric 7.6
chrome 7.5
letter 7.3
warehouse 7.3
book 7.3
modern 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

black 95.1
black and white 93.6
text 87.6
monochrome photography 85.4
wall 81.5
wood 80.9
structure 79.2
monochrome 76.6
texture 74.6
line 67.5
font 62.6
pattern 59.3
plank 53.7

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

black 66
white 62.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Building
Person 66.6%
Building 61.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a black and white photo 51.8%
a close up of a door 51.7%
a black and white photo of a person 41.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a sign that says,'the word is written in chinese characters -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image features a section of a wooden wall with prominent vertical grain patterns. The texture of the wood is clearly visible, adding a natural and rustic feel to the scene. Attached to the wall is a dark rectangular sign with Japanese text written vertically in white. The message appears to consist of multiple lines of characters, concluding with larger characters at the bottom, potentially indicating a name or signature. The overall tone of the image is simple and minimalistic, emphasizing the wood texture and the contrast of the sign against its background.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image is a black and white photograph of a wooden surface with a vertical sign attached to it. The wooden surface consists of several planks with visible grain patterns and knots. The sign has Japanese text written vertically in a bold, light-colored script against a dark background. Due to the nature of the photograph, the exact color details are not discernible, but the contrast between the text and the background makes the characters stand out.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a wooden wall featuring a Japanese calligraphy piece. The wall is composed of vertical wooden planks, with a darker section on the right side that contains the calligraphy piece. The calligraphy piece is written in white ink on a black background and appears to be a poem or text in Japanese. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a traditional or cultural setting, possibly a museum or historical site. The presence of the calligraphy piece adds an element of elegance and sophistication to the image.

  • Wall
    • The wall is made of vertical wooden planks.
    • The planks are arranged in a staggered pattern to create a sense of depth and texture.
    • The wood grain is visible, giving the wall a natural and rustic appearance.
  • Calligraphy Piece
    • The calligraphy piece is written in white ink on a black background.
    • The text appears to be a poem or text in Japanese.
    • The calligraphy is elegant and refined, with intricate strokes and flourishes.
  • Atmosphere
    • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a traditional or cultural setting.
    • The presence of the calligraphy piece adds an element of elegance and sophistication to the image.
    • The image may be from a museum or historical site, given the presence of the calligraphy piece and the traditional setting.

In summary, the image presents a beautiful and elegant scene of a wooden wall with a Japanese calligraphy piece. The wall is made of vertical wooden planks, and the calligraphy piece is written in white ink on a black background. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a traditional or cultural setting, possibly a museum or historical site.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a wooden wall with a vertical black sign featuring Japanese characters. The wall is composed of vertical wooden planks, with a horizontal plank separating the top and bottom sections. The sign, positioned on the right side of the image, has a black background with white Japanese characters written in a vertical column. The characters are written in a calligraphic style, with varying sizes and orientations.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is a copyright notice that reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". In the bottom-right corner, there is a number that reads "P1970.454.0003". The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a traditional Japanese setting, possibly a temple or shrine. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of simplicity and elegance to the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a close-up view of a wooden surface. The wood appears to be vertically oriented, with visible grain and texture. The wood's surface is smooth and polished, suggesting it may be part of a traditional or artistic installation. In the right portion of the image, there is a vertical rectangular sign with Japanese calligraphy. The calligraphy is written in a traditional style, with characters that are likely to be a form of artistic expression or a message. The sign is attached to the wooden surface, blending with the overall aesthetic of the scene. The image has a minimalist and serene quality, emphasizing the texture of the wood and the elegance of the calligraphy.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wooden wall with Japanese text. The wooden wall appears to be made of planks, and the grain of the wood is visible. The text on the wall is written in vertical lines, and it seems to be a title or heading. The text is written in white ink on a black background, making it stand out clearly. The image has a vintage look, and it appears to be a photograph taken in the past.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a wooden wall with a sign attached to it. The wall appears to be made of vertically oriented wooden planks, some of which display distinct wood grain patterns. A horizontal line, possibly a seam, runs across the middle of the wall, dividing the image into two halves.

On the right side of the wall is a dark-colored sign with vertically aligned Japanese characters. The text on the sign seems to be a polite request or notice related to preventing dogs from urinating in the vicinity, possibly encouraging cleanliness and community pride. The style of the text suggests it's an official notice. The text on the sign is:

  • 此の附近で犬、小便さすことを やめて下さい
  • 犬のやめて下さい
  • 街を美しくしまし
  • 島新

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image presents a close-up view of a wooden surface, likely a wall or a fence. The wood grain is prominent, and there's a contrasting sign with Japanese text on it. The photo is in black and white.

Details:

  • Wood: The majority of the image is filled with vertical wooden planks. The wood grain and knots are visible, giving texture. The wood appears to be aged, as indicated by some imperfections and variations in tone.
  • Sign: A rectangular sign, likely made of painted wood or a similar material, is affixed to the wooden surface. The sign features vertically oriented Japanese characters. The contrast with the wood background is noticeable.
  • Text: The sign appears to contain a message, possibly related to a local rule or a request from the shop.
  • Composition: The composition is simple, focusing on the texture of the wood and the sign. The vertical lines of the wood create a sense of depth, and the sign provides a point of visual interest.
  • Tone: The black-and-white photography gives the image a timeless and perhaps slightly solemn feel.

Possible Context:

The image suggests a scene within a Japanese or a similar cultural context. The wooden structure and the Japanese script on the sign imply that it might be associated with a traditional or historic building or area. It's a slice-of-life scene that may be found within a Japanese city or town.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a wooden surface with a vertical black sign containing Japanese characters. The wood has a natural, unfinished look with visible grain patterns and knots. The sign is positioned on the right side of the image and is divided into two sections. The upper section contains a longer text, while the lower section has two larger characters.

The text on the sign reads:

Upper section:
悪霊は
この
稲荷に
天狗を
やぶらせない

Lower section:
稲荷

The text can be translated to English as:
"Evil spirits,
do not let
Inari's Tengu
be torn down."

"Inari"

This sign appears to be a warning or a protective message, possibly related to a Shinto shrine or a sacred place dedicated to Inari, a popular deity in Japanese mythology associated with foxes, fertility, agriculture, industry, and general prosperity. Tengu are supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore, often depicted with bird-like features.

Text analysis

Amazon

College
and
Art
Fellows
(Harvard
Museums)
of
Harvard
University
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
President
P1970.4454.0003
©
لا و
ferkris

Google

め 下 与新 P1970.4454.0003 © President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
P1970.4454.0003
©
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(
University
Art
Museums
)