Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Sixth Avenue and West Forty-ninth Street, New York City)

Date

1932-1934

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.3683

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Sixth Avenue and West Forty-ninth Street, New York City)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1932-1934

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.3683

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Clothing 100
Sun Hat 100
Adult 99.2
Male 99.2
Man 99.2
Person 99.2
Adult 98.6
Male 98.6
Man 98.6
Person 98.6
Adult 98.5
Male 98.5
Man 98.5
Person 98.5
Adult 97.1
Male 97.1
Man 97.1
Person 97.1
Coat 94.8
Face 91
Head 91
Adult 85
Male 85
Man 85
Person 85
Hat 80.3
Hardhat 64.7
Helmet 64.7
Person 61.9
Urban 56.2
Cowboy Hat 55.9
Overcoat 55.6
City 55.5
Metropolis 55.5
Cap 55.4
Photography 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.8
group together 99.4
wear 98.1
group 97.6
many 97.6
veil 96.8
outfit 96.6
adult 96.5
man 95.1
lid 94.6
uniform 94.5
several 93.3
audience 92.8
military 92
administration 90.3
two 90
leader 89.5
crowd 89.1
spectator 88.9
vehicle 88.5

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

cowboy hat 100
hat 100
headdress 89.1
clothing 62
covering 33.9
consumer goods 33.1
man 26.9
people 18.9
male 17
person 16.8
hand 15.2
black 15
portrait 14.9
work 14.1
men 12.9
face 12.8
worker 12.4
uniform 12.4
smoke 12.1
metal 12.1
protection 11.8
cowboy 11.8
helmet 11.1
old 11.1
safety 11
war 10.6
adult 10.3
mask 10.3
light 10
labor 9.7
steel 9.7
industry 9.4
dark 9.2
industrial 9.1
fashion 9
welder 8.9
western 8.7
military 8.7
weapon 8.5
equipment 8.2
gun 8
job 8
hair 7.9
women 7.9
battle 7.8
cigarette 7.8
part 7.7
construction 7.7
machine 7.6
head 7.5
military uniform 7.5
technology 7.4
retro 7.4
guy 7.3
sexy 7.2
smile 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

old 47.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Hat
Adult 99.2%
Adult 98.6%
Adult 98.5%
Adult 97.1%
Adult 85%
Male 99.2%
Male 98.6%
Male 98.5%
Male 97.1%
Male 85%
Man 99.2%
Man 98.6%
Man 98.5%
Man 97.1%
Man 85%
Person 99.2%
Person 98.6%
Person 98.5%
Person 97.1%
Person 85%
Person 61.9%
Hat 80.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

an old photo of a man 69.3%
a black and white photo of a man 62.7%
old photo of a man 62.6%

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

a photograph of a group of men in hats and hats -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image appears to be a photographic negative featuring a group of people gathered in a busy urban street scene. The individuals are wearing hats and formal attire, suggesting it might be from an earlier time period, possibly mid-20th century or earlier. In the background, signs advertising businesses are visible, including one that mentions "Cigars From 5¢ Up." The environment is a bustling city, with buildings, advertisements, and street signage, including one that shows "49th" street intersecting with an avenue. The negative format results in inverted colors, giving the image a distinct and retro aesthetic.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a photographic negative depicting a scene of several people gathered on a street, likely in an urban setting from an earlier 20th-century period. The individuals are wearing formal hats and coats, suggesting a winter or cooler weather setting. The central figure is wearing a bowler hat and trench coat, a style common in the mid-20th century.

In the background, various storefront signs are visible in reverse, making it challenging to read them accurately. However, one sign is legible, advertising "CIGARS From 5¢ UP." Other businesses include a coffee shop and potentially a barber shop, as indicated by faint signage. The street seems busy and vibrant, though the negative effect gives the image a subdued appearance with inverted colors.

The scene likely captures a moment in a bustling city, perhaps New York City, given the architecture and signage style. The presence of multiple people engaged in conversation or activity on the street further emphasizes the social and lively nature of the setting.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a crowded urban street scene. The scene is filled with people wearing hats and coats, suggesting it is likely set in a cold or inclement weather. The people are walking along the street, passing by various storefronts and advertisements. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of bustling activity and anonymity in a busy city environment.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph that appears to be from the early-to-mid 20th century. It shows a group of people wearing fedora hats and suits gathered together, seemingly reading something. The image has a gritty, documentary-style quality typical of street photography from that era. In the background, there are signs and storefronts visible, with one sign partially readable showing "FROM 5¢ UP". The lighting creates strong shadows and contrast, giving the image a dramatic film noir quality. The style of dress - particularly the fedoras and suits - is very characteristic of urban American life in the 1930s or 1940s.

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 group of men in suits and hats standing on a city street.

  • The men are all wearing suits and hats, with some of them looking at each other or down at their hands.
  • In the background, there are several signs and buildings, including a sign that reads "CIGARS FROM 5¢ UP" and another that says "COFFEE SHOP".
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of camaraderie and conversation among the men, possibly during a social event or gathering.

The image appears to be from the early 20th century, based on the clothing and hairstyles of the men, as well as the style of the signs and buildings in the background.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of men in hats, likely taken in the early 20th century. The men are dressed in suits and hats, with some wearing bowlers and others wearing fedoras. They appear to be engaged in conversation, with their faces turned towards each other.

In the background, there are signs and advertisements for various businesses, including a cigar store, a coffee shop, and a sign that reads "From 5¢ Up." The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling city street scene, possibly during the daytime.

The image has a sepia tone, which gives it a vintage feel. The edges of the photo are slightly worn and faded, adding to its aged appearance. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time when men's fashion was more formal and city streets were filled with activity.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The black-and-white image depicts a group of people standing in front of a building. The men are wearing hats, and some of them are wearing glasses. They are facing each other, probably talking to each other. There are several signs on the building, including one that reads "CIGARS FROM 5¢ UP". There are also some signs on the street, including one that reads "COFFEE SHOP".

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

A black-and-white photo of people in hats, possibly men, seems to be in the middle of a busy street. They are standing and looking in the same direction. The man in the middle is wearing a suit and tie. Behind them, there are tall buildings with signs on top, one of which reads "CIGARS FROM 5 UP." There are also other people in the area.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image:

This is a vintage, inverted photograph, likely from the mid-20th century. It appears to be a street scene featuring several men wearing fedora hats and coats. The setting looks like a bustling city street with signs advertising "Cigars" with prices "from 5¢ up" and a "Coffee Shop." The buildings in the background are indistinct, but hints of their architecture give the impression of a dense urban environment. The overall mood suggests a moment in time, frozen, likely in New York City due to the street name sign "W. 49 St."

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

The photograph shows a crowd of people in what appears to be a bustling urban environment. The image has been inverted, which means the colors are reversed, giving it an unusual appearance. The scene is filled with men wearing hats and coats, suggesting a historical setting. In the background, there are signs for "Cigars" and "Coffee Shop," adding to the old-timey feel. The buildings loom in the background, giving a sense of the city's density. The overall mood is nostalgic and a bit mysterious due to the inverted colors.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of men in an urban setting. The men are dressed in formal attire typical of the early to mid-20th century, including suits, ties, and hats. The hats are of various styles, such as fedoras and bowler hats. The men appear to be engaged in conversation or observing something off-camera.

In the background, there are several signs and advertisements. One prominent sign advertises cigars for 5 cents each. Other signs mention coffee shops and sign shops. The setting appears to be a busy street with various storefronts and buildings, suggesting a bustling city environment. The overall atmosphere of the photograph conveys a sense of historical nostalgia, capturing a moment from a bygone era.

Text analysis

Amazon

COFFEE
COFFEE SHO
SHO
SIGNS
WAY
CIGARS
CITY SIGNS
W.49 ST
CITY
FROM5¢UP
BAREGRI
was
with
upper

Google

SIGNS
SIGNS