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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, P1970.4353.4

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, P1970.4353.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Archaeology 99.1
Tomb 88.2
Arch 87.1
Architecture 87.1
Gravestone 77.9
Wedding 73.2
Cross 56.9
Symbol 56.9
Fireplace 56
Indoors 56

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

desktop 96.6
old 95.5
vintage 93.6
design 93.5
antique 93.3
retro 92.1
pattern 91.3
decoration 91
art 89.6
picture frame 89.3
texture 89.1
abstract 89
ancient 88.8
architecture 87
sepia 85.6
symbol 84
wall 82.7
monochrome 81.3
paper 81
classic 80

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

gravestone 98.8
memorial 84.2
stone 78.5
cemetery 66.9
structure 50
texture 37.5
old 35.6
grunge 29
wall 24.8
pattern 24.6
ancient 24.2
antique 23.4
stucco 21.9
rough 21.9
aged 20.8
dirty 20.8
vintage 19.9
material 19.7
art 19.6
architecture 18.8
design 18.6
grungy 18
weathered 16.2
surface 15.9
textured 15.8
space 15.5
retro 14.8
close 14.3
frame 14.2
text 14
snow 13.8
sculpture 13.5
history 13.4
wallpaper 13
decoration 12.9
blank 12.9
culture 12.8
winter 12.8
paint 12.7
worn 12.4
detail 12.1
cold 12.1
brown 11.8
carving 11.7
decorative 11.7
concrete 11.5
backgrounds 11.4
artistic 11.3
border 10.9
black 10.8
ice 10.6
color 10.6
frost 10.6
obsolete 10.5
ornament 10.3
building 10.3
paper 10.2
gray 9.9
aging 9.6
monument 9.3
tree 9.2
horizontal 9.2
travel 9.2
effect 9.1
road 9
shape 9
cement 8.9
built 8.7
sketch 8.7
frozen 8.6
damaged 8.6
east 8.4
page 8.4
exterior 8.3
park 8.2
religion 8.1
graphic 8
decor 8
carved 7.8
rock 7.8
cracked 7.8
stained 7.7
parchment 7.7
temple 7.6
traditional 7.5
city 7.5
document 7.4
trees 7.1
season 7
sky 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

stone 5.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Bride
Female
Person
Woman

Clarifai

Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Adult 73.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of a stone wall 64.2%
a close up of a stone building 47.4%
close up of a stone wall 47.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a large mirror with a large mirror in it

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

an old photo of a large arch with ornate designs

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a photographic negative of a carved, ornate mirror frame or arch. The frame showcases intricate decorative patterns, including scrollwork, floral motifs, and a symmetrical design that suggests craftsmanship characteristic of classical or baroque styles. The image is faded and features visible scratches and artifacts typical of older negatives. The background contains faint architectural details, which might include molding or parts of a wall, adding context to its setting.

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative showing a portion of a decorative architectural or furniture element. The central focus of the image is a stylized, ornate frame or panel with intricate carvings resembling scrolls and foliate patterns. The design features a curved top with symmetrical elements, possibly indicating a traditional or classical style associated with carved wood or plasterwork. There is texture visible, suggesting the material has depth or relief. The background seems to be indoors, possibly part of a room, though it is not clearly detailed due to the negative nature of the image. The bottom edge has a printed note indicating the image belongs to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museum), along with a catalog number. The overall appearance is grayscale, consistent with a negative.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows an ornate, decorative architectural element, likely a doorway or window frame. The frame is made of carved stone or plaster and features intricate, swirling designs and patterns. The image is in black and white, giving it an antique, historical appearance. The frame appears to be from an old, historic building or structure, though the specific location or context is not clear from the image alone.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This is a black and white photograph showing an architectural detail, specifically what appears to be an ornate decorative arch or frame. The piece features elaborate scrollwork and carved floral or acanthus leaf designs in what looks like a Baroque or Rococo style. The arch has a curved top with ornamental flourishes, particularly prominent at the crown of the arch. The image appears to be from a historical archive, as indicated by the Harvard University Art Museums credit line at the bottom. The photograph has some scratches and imperfections typical of older photographic documentation.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of an ornate, white, stone or plaster wall decoration, likely from a historic building. The decoration features a rounded archway with intricate carvings and patterns, set against a wall with a subtle shadow cast by the archway.

Key Features:

  • Archway: The archway is the central focus of the image, showcasing a rounded shape with a flat top. It is adorned with intricate carvings and patterns that add to its ornate appearance.
  • Wall: The wall behind the archway is plain, with a subtle shadow cast by the archway. The wall's surface appears to be made of stone or plaster, with visible cracks and imperfections.
  • Shadow: A shadow is cast by the archway onto the wall, adding depth and dimension to the image. The shadow is soft and subtle, suggesting that the archway is not directly illuminated.
  • Background: The background of the image is not clearly defined, but it appears to be a room or hallway with a high ceiling. The walls are likely made of stone or plaster, and there may be other decorative elements or architectural features present.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication, with the ornate archway and plain wall creating a striking contrast. The use of black and white photography adds to the image's timeless quality, making it appear both historic and modern at the same time.

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

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of an ornate, white, carved piece of furniture or architectural element, possibly a chair back or a decorative wall panel. The object features a rounded top with a pointed center and an arched bottom, showcasing intricate carvings throughout its surface.

In the background, a wall with molding is visible to the right of the object, while a shadowy area appears on the left side of the image. A watermark at the bottom of the photo reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" on the left and "P1970.53.0004" on the right, indicating that this is an archival photograph from the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a mirror with intricate designs. The mirror has a rectangular frame with a curved top and bottom. The frame has a decorative pattern of swirls and curves, with a central motif of a flower or leaf. The mirror's surface is smooth and reflects the surrounding area, including a wall and a door. The image has a vintage or antique feel, suggesting that it may be an old photograph of a mirror.

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of an antique wooden object with a curved design. The object has a large, curved arch at the top and a smaller, curved arch at the bottom. The curved arches are decorated with intricate carvings and designs. The object appears to be a piece of furniture, possibly a cabinet or a mirror. The photograph is taken from a low angle, giving the object a sense of grandeur and importance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The image is a black and white photograph, possibly from an old negative, showing a detailed ornate piece of furniture, likely a chair. The chair is characterized by elaborate carvings and an oval or arched back. The carvings feature intricate patterns, including scrolls and floral motifs. The overall aesthetic is quite decorative, possibly suggesting a style from the Baroque or Rococo period.

The photograph appears to be taken in a way that emphasizes the chair's design and craftsmanship. The negative is somewhat faded and marked with minor scratches and imperfections, which add to the vintage feel of the image. The chair is positioned in a space where other architectural details such as walls are visible. The composition is somewhat abstract.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a chair back. The chair back has a decorative, ornate design. The top of the chair back has a detailed carving with a curved, rounded shape. The back of the chair has a large, circular opening. The chair appears to be old and the image has a grainy texture, perhaps due to the age of the photograph or the materials used. There are a few other vague shapes in the background.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ornate architectural detail, specifically an arched structure with intricate carvings. The arch is adorned with elaborate scrollwork and floral motifs, which are typical of classical or baroque architectural styles. The carvings are detailed and appear to be made from stone or a similar material. The photograph is in black and white, which gives it a historical or vintage feel. The background includes parts of a wall and some architectural elements, but the focus is clearly on the decorative arch. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, indicating it might be part of an art or architectural collection at Harvard University.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

The image appears to be a close-up of an ornate, carved architectural element, likely a section of a large carved stone panel or a decorative architectural feature. The stone is predominantly white and worn, with visible scratches and marks on its surface, indicating it may be aged or exposed to the elements. The carving includes intricate, symmetrical designs around the edges, forming an arch-like shape. The top of the carving is more elaborate, with a series of curved, floral or foliate patterns. The background shows part of a wall and a ceiling with molding, suggesting that this carving is part of an interior wall or a large decorative piece in a room. The overall appearance suggests a classical or Baroque style of architecture.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

The image depicts a photograph of a carved architectural detail, likely a fragment of a larger structure such as a fireplace mantel or a decorative panel. The carving is ornate, featuring a central arched motif with swirling, acanthus leaf-like designs and other floral or foliate patterns. The material appears to be stone, given the texture and the way the light reflects off the surface. The photograph is in black and white and shows some signs of wear or damage, with visible scratches and spots, suggesting it may be an older photograph. The background includes part of a wall and a ceiling, indicating that the fragment is positioned indoors. The image also includes a watermark or text at the bottom indicating the source as 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
P1970.4353.0004
©

Google

G President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4353.0004
G
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4353.0004