Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (North Carolina)

Date

May 1946-August 1946

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4332.6

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (North Carolina)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

May 1946-August 1946

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4332.6

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Architecture 100
Building 100
Dining Room 100
Dining Table 100
Furniture 100
Indoors 100
Room 100
Table 100
Restaurant 99.7
Cafeteria 99.1
Outdoors 85.6
Classroom 78.4
School 78.4
Nature 74.6
Head 72.7
Face 71
Snow 68.6
Winter 56.9
Food 55.7
Food Court 55.7
Reception 55.3
Reception Room 55.3
Waiting Room 55.3
Archaeology 55.2
Clothing 55.2
Hat 55.2
Cafe 55

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 99.3
monochrome 97.2
group 94.3
man 92.8
war 92.3
adult 91.8
group together 90.2
room 89.1
indoors 88.8
military 87.3
furniture 86.3
many 85.3
child 83.1
sit 82.8
offense 82.4
no person 82.1
art 81.3
administration 81.1
leader 80.3
soldier 79.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

cemetery 100
stone 49
old 37.6
ancient 35.5
architecture 33.6
wall 27.4
gravestone 25.8
memorial 24.9
history 24.2
building 23.8
ruin 23.4
structure 21.3
travel 19.7
ruins 19.5
monument 17.8
landmark 17.2
culture 17.1
temple 16.1
famous 15.8
city 15
historic 13.8
grave 12.8
construction 12.8
texture 12.5
tourism 12.4
church 12
brick 11.6
antique 11.3
town 11.1
house 10.9
traditional 10.8
religion 10.8
roman 10.7
landscape 10.4
scene 10.4
historical 10.4
site 10.3
grunge 10.2
column 10
outdoors 9.7
castle 9.6
sky 9.6
sculpture 9.6
rock 9.6
day 9.4
exterior 9.2
window 9.2
art 9.1
pattern 8.9
heritage 8.7
gray 8.1
mountain 8
design 7.9
urban 7.9
civilization 7.9
archeology 7.8
past 7.7
outside 7.7
near 7.7
destinations 7.7
statue 7.6
door 7.6
destination 7.5
east 7.5
vintage 7.4
vacation 7.4
street 7.4
way 7.3
scenery 7.2
scenic 7
textured 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

old 67

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Person
Human face
Table
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 92.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 85.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 63.8%

Clarifai

Clothing 65.9%

Clarifai

Clothing 58.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 51.1%

Clarifai

Clothing 50.5%

Clarifai

Clothing 48.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 45%

Clarifai

Clothing 38%

Clarifai

Clothing 37.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 36%

Clarifai

Clothing 35.2%

Clarifai

Person 55.4%

Clarifai

Human face 42.7%

Clarifai

Human face 40.1%

Clarifai

Human face 35.7%

Clarifai

Table 37.8%

Clarifai

Human head 36.3%

Clarifai

Human head 36.1%

Clarifai

Human head 35%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 96.3%
people portraits 2.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

an old photo of a boy 30.2%
an old photo of a person 30.1%
an old photo of a person 30%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a group of people sitting at tables with a man in a suit

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

an old black and white photo of a group of women in a room

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a photographic negative, showing an indoor gathering or event. The photograph is primarily composed of seated individuals, with focus on a group of chairs and people dressed formally. Some figures are standing, possibly interacting or serving the seated guests. The image is rendered in tones opposite to what would normally be seen in a developed photograph (light areas are dark, and dark areas are light).

In the foreground, there seems to be a table with various objects like dishes or serving items. The background shows a large space with walls and potential structural details. While the image is reversed, you can infer that it portrays a social or communal setting, likely a banquet or dinner event. The photograph, as a negative, is also grainy and slightly deteriorated in parts.

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

The image appears to be a black and white negative showing a group of people seated at tables, likely in a dining setting. The chairs and tables are clearly visible, and most of the individuals seem to be women, identifiable by the clothing and headwear typical of an earlier time. The setting suggests a social or communal meal. The inversion of colors inherent in photographic negatives means the dark areas appear light and vice versa, which contributes to the distinct, somewhat ghostly appearance of the figures and objects. Additionally, some wall decorations, including what may be a picture or mirror, are visible in the background. The overall atmosphere suggests a historical context, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, given the style of dress and furniture.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a collection of ancient artifacts and archaeological finds. The scene shows various stone and ceramic fragments, as well as what seems to be a partially uncovered stone sarcophagus or other large stone structure. The background suggests a dimly lit, enclosed space, possibly an excavation site or museum storage area. The overall impression is one of an archaeological discovery or preservation of historical artifacts.

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

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph from a museum collection, specifically from Harvard University Art Museums. The image shows what looks like a group seated at a table or dining area. The quality of the photograph is quite grainy and has a vintage appearance, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. The lighting appears to be coming from above, creating distinct shadows. The composition has a somewhat formal, institutional quality to it, which is typical of documentary photography from an earlier era. The image credit indicates it's part of Harvard College's collection.

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 people in a room, likely taken in the early 20th century. The room appears to be a dining area or cafeteria, with tables and chairs set up for a meal.

  • People:
    • There are approximately 10-15 people in the room.
    • They are all dressed in formal attire, with men wearing suits and women wearing dresses.
    • Some of the people are standing, while others are seated at the tables.
  • Tables and Chairs:
    • There are several tables and chairs in the room.
    • The tables are rectangular and have a simple design.
    • The chairs are also simple in design and have a wooden frame.
  • Background:
    • The background of the room is dark, with a wall on the right side of the image.
    • There is a doorway or entrance on the right side of the room.
  • Overall:
    • The image suggests that the people in the room are gathered for a formal event or meal.
    • The atmosphere appears to be formal and respectful, with everyone dressed in their best attire.

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

This image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a dining room, featuring a long table with several chairs arranged around it. The table is set with plates, cups, and silverware, while the chairs are adorned with floral-patterned cushions. In the background, a group of people can be seen standing near the wall, although their faces are not clearly visible due to the low quality of the image.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a formal dining setting, possibly from an earlier era given the style of the furniture and the attire of the individuals present. The presence of a copyright notice at the bottom of the image indicates that it is a historical photograph, likely taken for archival or documentary purposes.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a group of people seated in a room. The room appears to be a dining hall, with tables and chairs arranged in rows. The people are seated at the tables, and some of them are wearing hats, suggesting that this may be a formal event or gathering. The image is somewhat blurry, making it difficult to see the details of the people or the room. In the top left corner of the image, there is a watermark that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white image shows a group of people sitting on chairs around tables in a room. The people are wearing hats and aprons. The tables have plates, cups, and other items on them. The room has a door on the right side and a frame hanging on the wall. The room is dimly lit. The image has a watermark on the bottom left corner, and the image has a grainy texture.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white negative photograph depicting what appears to be a dining scene. The negative processing inverts the tones, making light areas appear dark and vice versa.

  • Composition: The view is from a low angle, focusing on a group of people seated at a long table. The foreground shows a round table with a tripod-like base.
  • People: Several individuals are present, mostly seen from the back. Some are partially visible, suggesting they're wearing light-colored clothing or caps, possibly servers or staff.
  • Setting: The setting seems to be an interior space, potentially a dining room or a communal eating area. You can see chair backs and more tables. In the background, there's a decorative element, possibly a light fixture or an emblem, hanging from the ceiling.
  • Overall Impression: The scene has a somewhat formal, perhaps historical, quality due to the age and the style of the photograph. It gives a snapshot of a social gathering or communal meal.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white, negative image of a gathering, possibly a formal dinner or meeting.

In the foreground are several tables and chairs. One table, which is round, is most prominent, and appears to have a stack of papers or books on top. The chairs have simple, wooden frames.

Behind the tables, rows of people are seated. Their faces are not very clear, but they are wearing what appear to be hats or head coverings. Two people are standing, and both appear to be servers or staff. The person on the left has an apron or cross-straps on their back.

In the background, there is a wall with a framed decoration. The image has an old, slightly worn look, suggesting it is a vintage photograph. The negative look makes the details difficult to discern.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a group of people seated around a long table, likely in a formal or ceremonial setting. The photograph is in black and white and has a somewhat grainy quality, which suggests it is quite old.

Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Setting and Room:

    • The room has a simple, somewhat austere appearance with plain walls and minimal decoration.
    • There is a clock or a decorative item hanging on the wall above the seated individuals.
    • The room is lit, possibly by natural light coming from windows not visible in the frame.
  2. People:

    • The individuals are seated around a long table, suggesting a meeting or a gathering of some sort.
    • The people are dressed in what appears to be traditional or formal attire, possibly indicating a specific cultural or historical context.
    • There are both men and women present, with some wearing head coverings or hats.
  3. Table and Seating:

    • The table is set with various items, possibly food or documents, though the details are not clear due to the image quality.
    • Chairs around the table are simple in design, made of wood.
  4. Additional Details:

    • The photograph has a caption at the bottom indicating it is part of the collection of the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).
    • The image has a reference number "P1970.4332.0006" which could be used for further identification or research within the museum's archives.

The overall scene suggests a formal gathering, possibly a council meeting, a ceremonial dinner, or a similar event from a bygone era. The attire and setting hint at a specific cultural or historical context, though further details would be needed to pinpoint the exact nature of the event and the individuals involved.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting what appears to be a room filled with a variety of objects that seem to be archaeological artifacts, possibly from an excavation site. The room looks like a workshop or storage area, with a table covered in what might be pottery shards, bones, or other archaeological remains. There are also some tools and possibly a container on the table. To the left, there is a figure that resembles a statue or a bust, possibly made of stone or ceramic, sitting on a pedestal. The background features what looks like a large, possibly wooden, door or cabinet. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests it is from a historical context, possibly relating to the study or cataloging of archaeological findings.

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

This is a black and white photograph depicting a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts displayed on a table. The artifacts appear to be various types of faience figurines, possibly ushabtis, which were small funerary statuettes used in ancient Egyptian tombs. The figurines are seated in rows, and some are wearing different types of headgear. There is also a small boat model among the artifacts. The background shows a plain wall with a decorative circular emblem hanging on it. The image has a grainy texture, indicating it is an older photograph. The bottom of the image includes a copyright notice for the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and an identification number.

Text analysis

Amazon

College
and
Art
(Harvard
Fellows
of
Museums)
University
President
Harvard
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
P1970.4332.0006
©

Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4332.0006
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President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4332.0006