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, P1970.4350.6

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, P1970.4350.6

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Adult 97.9
Male 97.9
Man 97.9
Person 97.9
Outdoors 86.9
Nature 76.3
Snow 63.8
Clothing 58
Coat 58
Art 57.4
Painting 57.4
Chart 57.3
Diagram 57.3
Plan 57.3
Plot 57.3
Astronomy 56.4
Outer Space 56.4
Indoors 55.7
Computer Hardware 55.6
Electronics 55.6
Hardware 55.6
Desk 55.3
Furniture 55.3
Table 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 99.7
one 96.7
man 96.3
adult 96
wear 95.6
street 93.9
paper 90.4
retro 89.3
art 88.3
texture 86.8
portrait 85.1
old 83
dirty 81.2
administration 79.7
vintage 79.5
abstract 79
monochrome 78.9
stripe 78.2
music 76.9
bit 75.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

grunge 46.8
old 40.4
texture 38.9
stucco 37.2
dirty 34.4
aged 33.5
wall 30.2
rough 30.1
graffito 29
antique 28.6
vintage 28.1
pattern 27.4
textured 27.2
material 26.8
retro 26.2
surface 24.7
damaged 21.9
grungy 21.8
paint 21.7
detail 20.9
weathered 20.9
decoration 20.6
ancient 19.9
sketch 19.2
aging 18.2
paper 18
frame 17.5
snow 17
design 16.9
wallpaper 16.9
obsolete 16.3
brown 16.2
parchment 14.4
drawing 14
structure 13.9
winter 13.6
gray 13.5
worn 13.4
rusty 13.3
cement 13.3
canvas 13.3
art 13.1
page 13
blank 12.9
border 12.7
architecture 12.5
close 12
manuscript 11.7
cracked 11.7
space 11.6
backgrounds 11.4
representation 11.3
cold 11.2
empty 11.2
color 11.1
concrete 10.5
sand 10.4
effect 10
decorative 10
stone 10
negative 10
ice 10
torn 9.7
artistic 9.6
dirt 9.5
book 9.5
document 9.3
wood 9.2
backdrop 9.1
black 9
peeling 8.9
fracture 8.8
stains 8.8
crumpled 8.7
messy 8.7
used 8.6
painted 8.6
textures 8.5
film 8.3
building 7.9
eroded 7.9
plaster 7.9
fence 7.8
scratched 7.8
scratch 7.8
burnt 7.8
built 7.7
rust 7.7
stain 7.7
horizontal 7.5
dark 7.5
iron 7.5
style 7.4
picket fence 7.4
water 7.3
artwork 7.3
history 7.2
nobody 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Adult 97.9%
Male 97.9%
Man 97.9%
Person 97.9%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie is holding a tennis racket -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This image appears to be a photographic negative. It depicts a person, viewed from behind, leaning slightly forward. The individual is dressed in a suit, emphasizing a formal appearance. They seem to be interacting with a typewriter or an early machine with keys, possibly working or engaged in some sort of paperwork or documentation. The surroundings are minimal, with a vertical structure (possibly a wall or pillar) dividing the composition. The image shows signs of age with scratches, dust, and wear throughout. The distorted texture reinforces its archival or vintage nature.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a negative photograph showing a man seated at a desk. He is wearing a suit and is hunched slightly forward as he looks at something on the desk in front of him. The environment looks like an office or workspace, with a typewriter or some other kind of machine partially visible on the desk. Since it is a photographic negative, the color values are inverted, with light areas appearing dark and vice versa. The image also exhibits some noise or texture, possibly due to the age or condition of the negative.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a person lying on the ground. The person's body is partially visible, with their back and legs shown. There is a calculator or other electronic device near the person. The background is blurry and indistinct, suggesting the image may have been taken in a dimly lit or cluttered environment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from a historical collection at Harvard University. The image shows someone bending or leaning over what appears to be some kind of document or papers on the ground or a low surface. The figure is wearing light-colored clothing, possibly a suit or uniform. The composition is interesting as it's taken at an angle that creates strong vertical lines from what seem to be architectural elements like columns or doorways. The image has a grainy, vintage quality typical of early photography, and there appears to be some damage or deterioration visible in the print. The photo credit indicates it's from the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) collection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man in a suit, holding a typewriter and standing in front of a wall.

  • The man is wearing a light-colored suit with a dark tie and a hat.
  • He is holding a typewriter in his right hand, with the keys facing upwards.
  • The man is standing in front of a wall with a vertical line running down the center.
  • The wall appears to be made of concrete or stone, and there are some cracks and imperfections visible.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, possibly in an office or business setting.

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showing how people worked and interacted with technology in a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black and white photograph of a man in a suit, standing in front of a desk with a typewriter on it. The man is facing away from the camera, with his head down and his hands on the desk. He appears to be typing on the typewriter.

The background of the image is a plain wall, with no other objects or people visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the man is working or writing something, possibly in an office or study setting.

The image has a vintage or retro feel to it, with a grainy texture and a faded quality that gives it a sense of age. The black and white color scheme adds to the nostalgic feel, evoking a sense of simplicity and elegance. Overall, the image conveys a sense of focus and concentration, as if the man is deeply engaged in his work.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black and white photograph with a monochromatic color scheme. It features a person standing in a corner, with their back turned towards the camera. The person is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants. Their right hand is raised, and they are holding a device that appears to be a calculator or a small electronic device. The person's shadow is cast on the wall behind them, and the wall appears to be made of concrete or a similar material.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a monochromatic photograph of a person standing in front of a wall. The person is dressed in a suit and appears to be bent over, possibly inspecting or interacting with a device. The device is not clearly visible, but it seems to be a small electronic gadget or a piece of equipment. The wall behind the person is textured and has a worn appearance, suggesting an old or vintage setting. The image has a slightly blurred quality, adding to the nostalgic and somewhat mysterious atmosphere.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph with a stark, high-contrast aesthetic. It appears to be a photographic negative, meaning the light and dark values are inverted. The photo is a bit grainy and shows signs of age, adding a vintage feel.

Subject and Composition:

  • Figure: A person, likely a man, is the central subject. They are wearing a light-colored suit or jacket. The pose is ambiguous; they are partially turned away, possibly looking at or interacting with an object.
  • Environment: The setting is not fully clear, but there seem to be architectural elements. There is a vertical structure (like a wall or pillar) that dominates the left side. The right side seems to feature a wall or another structural element.
  • Activity: The individual is interacting with an object, possibly a typewriter or a similar device, as there is a keyboard-like shape present in the image.

Visual Elements and Details:

  • Light and Shadow: The image is strongly defined by light and shadow. The architectural structures cast long shadows, and the subject's form is illuminated in a way that highlights the textures of their clothing.
  • Texture and Grain: The grainy quality of the photo adds texture, and there's a sense of the age of the image. The visible imperfections contribute to its overall aesthetic.

Overall Interpretation:

The image conveys a sense of formality and purpose, potentially depicting someone engaged in their work. The composition and use of light and shadow add drama and visual interest.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The black and white image shows a person standing in front of an old typewriter. The image appears to be a photographic negative. The person is wearing a suit and tie. The typewriter is on a desk or table. There is a wall or other vertical structure to the left of the person. The overall image quality is grainy and has a lot of imperfections, suggesting it may be an old or damaged photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a person leaning against a wall, holding a book or notebook in one hand and writing with the other. The person is dressed in a long coat and appears to be engrossed in their writing. The photograph is in black and white and has a somewhat faded and grainy quality, giving it a vintage appearance. The background is plain, with a light-colored wall and a dark vertical stripe or shadow to the left of the person. The image is framed with a black border and 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 number "P1970.4550.0006" is also noted at the bottom right corner.

Text analysis

Amazon

and
Art
College
of
University
Fellows
President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
(Harvard
Museums)
Harvard
P1970.4350.0006
President

Google

© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970·4350.0006
©
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(
University
Art
Museums
)
P1970
·
4350.0006