Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (campaign office for Wendell L. Willkie, presidential candidate, New York City)

Date

June 1940

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4352.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (campaign office for Wendell L. Willkie, presidential candidate, New York City)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

June 1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4352.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Furniture 99.9
Table 99.9
Desk 98.3
Adult 94.7
Male 94.7
Man 94.7
Person 94.7
Face 83.6
Head 83.6
Text 83.4
Indoors 57.5
Architecture 56.6
Building 56.6
Hospital 56.6
Clinic 56
Paper 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 99.1
adult 97.3
one 96.7
wear 94.3
man 92.7
paper 91.3
two 89.6
group 89.5
woman 85.6
vintage 82.6
old 82
leader 81.9
war 80.8
art 80.5
desktop 78.8
retro 78.6
group together 78
document 77.4
administration 76.5
texture 76.4

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

newspaper 38.9
product 33.9
creation 24.1
man 19.2
person 17.1
work 16.5
working 15
laptop 14.8
home 14.4
adult 13.7
technology 13.4
equipment 13.3
structure 12.9
people 12.8
male 12.8
business 12.8
old 12.5
house of cards 12.5
computer 11.6
job 11.5
construction 11.1
industry 11.1
building 10.8
book 10.6
paper 9.9
room 9.8
attractive 9.8
worker 9.8
steel 9.7
color 9.5
happy 9.4
iron 8.8
metal 8.8
antique 8.6
empty 8.6
smile 8.5
cement 8.5
pretty 8.4
tool 8.3
indoor 8.2
office 8.2
dirty 8.1
professional 7.9
brunette 7.8
sitting 7.7
couch 7.7
modern 7.7
house 7.5
floor 7.4
closeup 7.4
student 7.4
retro 7.4
industrial 7.3
lifestyle 7.2
looking 7.2
box 7.1
face 7.1
wall 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-30

text 97.6
black and white 87.4
clothing 59.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Adult 94.7%
Male 94.7%
Man 94.7%
Person 94.7%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a woman in a white shirt and gloves is making a project -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a photographic negative, showcasing a scene with several people around a table. On the table, there are stacks of items that look like books, papers, or documents. Additionally, a collection of objects, possibly coins or small pieces, is spread on the table. The individuals in the image are partially visible, with their hands actively interacting with the items, suggesting action, organization, or analysis. Due to its negative format, light and dark areas are inverted, which affects color perception and clarity. The overall style suggests a work or study environment.

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative depicting a scene with several people seated around a table. On the table, there are stacks of paper or notebooks, and scattered coins or small round objects. The individuals' hands are visible, engaged in sorting or organizing the items on the table. The clothing and hairstyles suggest it might be an older photo, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the style of clothing with buttoned shirts and jackets. The negative effect causes the lighter areas of the image to appear dark and the darker areas to appear light, giving it a distinctive and reversed appearance.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two hands shaking in an office or workspace setting. The background contains various office supplies and materials, including papers, files, and what appears to be a typewriter or similar device. The image has a grainy, black and white aesthetic, suggesting it is an older photograph. The overall scene conveys a sense of business or professional interaction taking place.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing what appears to be someone working with or sorting through a collection of dark, flat materials or papers on a surface. The image has a somewhat grainy or textured quality typical of older photography. In the foreground, there are several dark rectangular shapes that look like they could be photographic plates, negatives, or similar materials arranged on what seems to be a light-colored table or work surface. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), suggesting it may be from their archives or collections. The reference number P1970.1352.0003 is visible at the bottom of the image.

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 woman sitting at a table, surrounded by various items. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and has her hands resting on the table. She appears to be engaged in an activity, possibly sorting or organizing the items in front of her.

On the table, there are several stacks of papers or cards, as well as some small objects that resemble buttons or beads. The background of the image is out of focus, but it appears to be a room with white walls and a window.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the woman is working on a task that requires attention to detail and organization. The presence of the papers and small objects implies that she may be engaged in a creative or administrative activity.

  • A woman sitting at a table
    • The woman is wearing a long-sleeved shirt.
    • Her hands are resting on the table.
    • She appears to be engaged in an activity, possibly sorting or organizing the items in front of her.
  • Papers or cards on the table
    • There are several stacks of papers or cards.
    • The papers or cards are arranged in a neat and organized manner.
    • They appear to be made of paper or a similar material.
  • Small objects resembling buttons or beads
    • The objects are small and round.
    • They are scattered across the table.
    • They appear to be made of plastic or metal.

In summary, the image depicts a woman sitting at a table, surrounded by papers and small objects. The woman appears to be engaged in an activity that requires attention to detail and organization. The presence of the papers and small objects suggests that she may be working on a creative or administrative task.

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 people working together at a table. The individuals are seated around the table, with their hands visible as they engage in an activity. The table is cluttered with various objects, including books, papers, and small items that appear to be arranged in a specific pattern.

The atmosphere of the image suggests a collaborative or creative endeavor, possibly a workshop, meeting, or artistic project. The presence of books and papers implies a focus on learning, discussion, or problem-solving. The arrangement of the small items on the table may indicate a game, puzzle, or other interactive activity.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of teamwork, creativity, and intellectual curiosity, inviting the viewer to ponder the nature of the activity being depicted.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of two people in a laboratory setting. They are working on a desk that has several items on it, including books, small objects, and a box. The people are wearing white lab coats, and one of them is holding a small object in their hand. The image has a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "P1970.4352.0003." The photograph is part of the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

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

The black-and-white image shows two people in white lab coats working on a table. They are probably in a laboratory. The table has stacks of books and other items on it. The person on the right is holding something in their hand, and the other person is doing something with the books. The image has a watermark that reads "P1970.4352.0005" and "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white negative depicting a table or work surface with several hands reaching towards it. The scene appears to be inside, likely a laboratory or workroom, given the nature of the activity.

The scene is dominated by stacks of rectangular items, possibly papers, books or cards, which are arranged on the surface. Also present on the table is a pile of small, oval or round objects, perhaps pills or seeds. The scene also appears to include an item, possibly a stapler or a similar device with two rectangular shapes.

Several individuals are visible, their hands and arms actively engaged with the items on the table. The image composition is such that it's difficult to identify facial features but the focus is clearly on the activity happening at the table.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

This image appears to be a black and white photograph or print, possibly an inverted or negative version due to the color scheme. It depicts a scene where people are working or sorting items on a table.

The composition is quite cluttered, with several stacks of what seem to be papers, cards, or documents laid out on the table. There are also piles of smaller objects that could be seeds, beads, or some other type of small item.

Two sets of hands are visible, belonging to individuals who are presumably organizing or handling the items. One person seems to be wearing a light-colored garment with short sleeves, while the other has on a long-sleeved shirt or jacket.

The overall impression is of a task-oriented setting, where people are engaged in manual labor involving paperwork and small objects. The negative presentation of the image lends it a slightly surreal and historical feel.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a person engaged in a task that appears to involve handling and possibly organizing or sorting photographic negatives. The individual is seated at a table covered with various items, including several stacks of photographic negatives and some tools or containers. The person seems to be wearing a light-colored shirt and has their sleeves rolled up, indicating they are actively working. The background is somewhat blurred, but it suggests an indoor setting, possibly a workspace or studio. The overall scene conveys a sense of focused activity related to photography or archival work. The image has a grainy quality, which might indicate it is an older photograph. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Text analysis

Amazon

College
and
Art
(Harvard
Fellows
of
Museums)
Harvard
University
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
President
P1970.4352.0003
©

Google

G President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4352.000
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President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4352.000