Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Thomasville, 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, P1970.4328.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Thomasville, 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, P1970.4328.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Architecture 100
Building 100
Outdoors 100
Shelter 100
Person 98.7
Person 98.2
Person 97.4
Person 96.7
Person 96.3
Adult 96.3
Male 96.3
Man 96.3
Mosquito Net 91.8
Person 90.6
Baby 90.6
Nature 81.4
Camping 75.5
Head 75.4
Tent 73.3
Archaeology 69.7
Person 65.5
Person 63.5
Face 62.1
Snow 57
Bed 56.1
Furniture 56.1
Bedroom 55.6
Indoors 55.6
Room 55.6
Canopy 55.5
Firearm 55.2
Gun 55.2
Rifle 55.2
Weapon 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 99.9
group together 99.3
group 97.5
adult 97.3
man 94.3
military 93.1
war 93.1
one 92.5
vehicle 91.3
many 89.9
wear 88.1
aircraft 87.7
transportation system 86.5
outfit 86.2
administration 85.5
several 84.1
baseball 81.5
uniform 81.3
two 80.5
four 79.2

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

track 28.7
train 25.8
old 23.7
railroad 18.6
railway 17.6
transport 17.3
wall 17.3
metal 16.9
fire screen 15.9
vintage 15.7
rail 15.7
industrial 14.5
grunge 14.5
transportation 14.3
construction 13.7
industry 13.6
tunnel 13.2
screen 13.2
building 12.2
station 12.1
empty 12
black 12
aged 11.7
protective covering 11.6
retro 11.5
device 11.3
structure 11.1
barrier 10.5
machine 10.3
iron 10.3
architecture 10.2
light 10
frame 10
travel 9.8
steel 9.8
antique 9.5
window 9.5
way 9.3
equipment 9.2
dirty 9
texture 9
landscape 8.9
tracks 8.8
public 8.7
ancient 8.6
windows 8.6
factory 8.6
art 8.4
house 8.3
dark 8.3
covering 8.1
textured 7.9
urban 7.9
broken 7.7
brick 7.7
sky 7.6
grungy 7.6
power 7.5
passageway 7.5
wood 7.5
interior 7.1
work 7.1
rural 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

old 61.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Male, 96%
Calm 54.3%
Happy 32.1%
Fear 7.2%
Surprised 7.2%
Sad 4.2%
Angry 1.8%
Disgusted 1.2%
Confused 0.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Adult
Male
Man
Baby
Person 98.7%
Person 98.2%
Person 97.4%
Person 96.7%
Person 96.3%
Person 90.6%
Person 65.5%
Person 63.5%
Adult 96.3%
Male 96.3%
Man 96.3%
Baby 90.6%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

an old photo of a person 69.8%
old photo of a person 65%
an old photo of a plane 34.6%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a group of people standing around a tent -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white negative image depicting several people gathered under a tent-like canopy. The image is inverted, with darker shades appearing light and vice versa. A wooden structure, possibly a bench or seats, occupies the foreground where several individuals either sit or lean. Other people are standing under the canopy, and the setting appears outdoors. Cars and trees are visible in the background, contributing to a rustic or rural environment. The scene conveys a casual or informal meeting or gathering.

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

The image appears to be a black and white negative photograph, showing a group of people gathered under a large tent or canopy. The scene captures several men in casual attire, some wearing hats, sitting or lounging on benches. The setting seems to be outdoors, with trees and a couple of automobiles visible in the background. The composition of the image suggests a relaxed or informal meeting, possibly at a social or community event. The negative effect results in inverted colors, causing light areas to appear dark and vice versa, giving the image an unusual and distinctive appearance.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to depict a group of people gathered in a makeshift shelter or tent structure. The scene is captured in black and white, suggesting an older photograph. Several individuals can be seen sitting or standing inside the shelter, though their faces are not clearly visible. The overall atmosphere suggests a temporary or rustic living situation, possibly in a rural or outdoor setting. Without being able to identify any specific individuals, the image conveys a sense of a community or group of people coming together in a shared space.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph from the Harvard University Art Museums collection. The image shows what appears to be a construction or building site, with several workers visible under what looks like a wooden structural framework or scaffolding. The scene has diagonal support beams and vertical posts creating a covered work area. The workers appear to be engaged in some kind of construction or building activity. The image has a grainy, vintage quality typical of early photography, and shows cars in the background suggesting this may be from the early-to-mid 20th century. The copyright notice at the bottom indicates this is from the President and Fellows of Harvard College collection.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered under a large tent or awning, likely taken in the early 20th century.

In the foreground, several individuals are seated on wooden benches, while others stand around them. The atmosphere appears to be one of casual gathering or socializing, possibly at an outdoor event or festival.

The background of the image shows a grassy area with trees and buildings visible in the distance. The overall mood of the scene is relaxed and informal, suggesting a carefree moment in time.

The image is a valuable historical document, capturing a snapshot of everyday life from a bygone era. Its significance lies in its ability to transport us back to a different time and place, offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of people from the past.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered under a tent. The tent is supported by wooden poles and has a sloping roof. In the foreground, a wooden platform or table is visible, with several individuals standing around it. Some of them are wearing hats, while others have their arms crossed or are holding objects.

In the background, additional people can be seen standing or sitting, some of whom appear to be engaged in activities such as playing instruments or reading books. The overall atmosphere suggests a casual gathering or social event, possibly outdoors or in a rural setting.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people sitting on a wooden bench under a canopy. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and appear to be engaged in a conversation. The photograph was taken at night, and the only light source is the moonlight. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)."

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

The black-and-white image features a group of people gathered under a tent. The tent is supported by wooden poles, and the roof is covered with a cloth. Some people are sitting on a wooden bench, while others are standing. One of them is wearing a hat and holding a stick. The image has a vintage filter, which gives it an old-fashioned look.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people under a tent. The tent is supported by wooden beams and poles. The people are dressed in a variety of clothing, including military uniforms, casual wear, and hats. Some of the people are sitting on benches, while others are standing. It is difficult to tell what the people are doing, but they appear to be engaged in some kind of social activity. The background of the photograph is blurry, but it appears to be a rural setting.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Here's a description of the image:

The photograph is a black and white negative image of a group of people under a canvas awning. The scene appears to be outdoors, with what looks like wooden framing supporting the awning.

Key elements visible:

  • Awning: A large canvas or cloth awning provides shade.
  • Wooden Structure: The awning is supported by a wooden framework of beams and posts, creating a makeshift shelter.
  • People: Several individuals are within the frame. Some appear to be sitting or leaning on a wooden bench-like structure that extends across the foreground. Others are standing or moving around. They appear to be casually dressed.
  • Environment: The background is somewhat indistinct, but suggests a possible outdoor setting.
  • Negative effect: The entire image is inverted (negative), with dark and light areas reversed.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a group of people working on a large mural. The mural appears to be in progress, with several individuals actively engaged in painting different sections of it. The scene within the mural depicts a landscape with figures, vehicles, and possibly a rural or industrial setting. The workers are standing on scaffolding, which allows them to reach different parts of the mural. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly within a large studio or a public space where the mural is being created. The image is in black and white, giving it a historical feel. The photograph 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
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
University
President
©
P1970.4328.0001

Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4328.0001
O
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4328.0001