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, P1970.4328.4

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, P1970.4328.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Nature 100
Outdoors 100
Weather 100
Transportation 97.9
Vehicle 97.9
Road 92.4
Snow 92
Winter 85.2
Ice 71.1
Storm 61.6
Smoke 56.9
Tarmac 56.8
Blizzard 56.5
Fog 56
Architecture 55.9
Building 55.9
Spire 55.9
Tower 55.9
Frost 55.9
Plant 55.6
Tree 55.6
Smog 55.5
Freeway 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

smoke 97.3
street 95.8
vehicle 95.6
vintage 95
sepia 94.9
dirty 94.6
splash 94.5
city 93.9
retro 93.7
no person 93.6
rough 92.5
monochrome 90.8
old 90.6
dark 90.6
art 90.5
empty 90.1
snow 89.9
transportation system 89.9
car 89.6
abstract 89.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

grunge 40.9
negative 40.7
screen 36.7
windshield 33.6
film 33
vintage 32.3
old 31.4
antique 29.4
texture 25
retro 23
landscape 22.3
grungy 21.8
protective covering 21.7
frame 21.7
rough 21
border 20.8
pattern 20.5
structure 19.7
photographic paper 18.8
black 18.7
damaged 18.1
weathered 18.1
television 17.3
dirty 17.2
wall 17.1
space 17.1
sky 16.5
aged 16.3
dark 15.9
text 15.7
ancient 15.6
covering 15.5
rust 15.4
design 15.2
art 15
car mirror 14.9
messy 14.5
paint 14.5
stain 14.4
material 14.3
paper 14.1
graphic 13.9
clouds 12.7
photographic equipment 12.6
edge 12.5
mirror 12.4
telecommunication system 12.2
travel 12
collage 11.6
rusty 11.4
scenic 11.4
textured 11.4
digital 11.4
blank 11.1
color 11.1
billboard 11
noisy 10.9
scenery 10.8
noise 10.8
outdoor 10.7
decoration 10.7
environment 10.7
airship 10.6
aging 10.6
architecture 10.2
sunset 9.9
mountain 9.9
designed 9.8
stone 9.8
burned 9.8
scratch 9.8
your 9.7
layer 9.7
mask 9.6
obsolete 9.6
dirt 9.6
lake 9.5
cloud 9.5
grain 9.2
building 9.2
outdoors 9
reflector 8.9
signboard 8.9
computer 8.9
night 8.9
layered 8.9
mess 8.8
frames 8.8
movie 8.7
forest 8.7
water 8.7
scene 8.7
stained 8.7
sea 8.6
empty 8.6
old fashioned 8.6
nobody 8.6
canvas 8.5
wallpaper 8.4
mountains 8.3
park 8.2
coast 8.1
snow 8
beach 7.9
highly 7.9
scratches 7.9
photographic 7.9
artistic 7.8
slide 7.8
summer 7.7
detailed 7.7
tree 7.7
dusk 7.6
evening 7.5
tourism 7.4
backdrop 7.4
brown 7.4
copy space 7.2
river 7.1
trees 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

outdoor 85.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Person

Clarifai

Tree
Land vehicle

AWS Rekognition

Car 97.9%

AWS Rekognition

Car 88.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 89.6%

Clarifai

Tree 98.3%

Clarifai

Tree 94%

Clarifai

Tree 70%

Clarifai

Tree 51.2%

Clarifai

Tree 46%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 33.8%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai

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Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a black and white photo of a park bench and a bench

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

an infrared image of a street at night with a tree in the background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This is a negative image of a street scene captured in black and white. The photo appears to depict a quiet neighborhood with several objects of interest. A large tree dominates the left side of the frame, and there are smaller trees scattered throughout the image. In the background, a round, domed water tower or observatory-like structure is visible, surrounded by buildings. On the street, there is a vintage car parked in the middle of the road, and two figures standing near the left edge, possibly pedestrians or people interacting. Electrical poles and wires are also present, along with a streetlamp suspended above the road. The inversion of light and dark characteristic of a negative image makes shadows and bright areas appear reversed, giving the scene an abstract quality.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image appears to be a photographic negative, which inverts the light and dark areas of a typical photograph. It depicts a street scene with large, prominent trees on either side. A vintage car is parked on the right side, and there is a water tower visible in the background. To the left, there are two figures standing near the road. Utility poles and power lines are visible in the scene, as well as a streetlight hanging above the road. The buildings and other elements have their colors inverted due to the negative format: brighter areas appear dark and vice versa. The overall composition suggests a quiet, possibly residential neighborhood, with a mid-20th-century feel.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a nighttime scene in what seems to be a town or city. The central focus of the image is a large, ornate structure with a domed roof, likely a building of some significance. Surrounding the building are trees with full, leafy branches that appear to be covered in snow or frost, creating a striking visual contrast against the dark sky. In the foreground, there is a road or street with a vehicle parked along the side. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of tranquility and solitude, with the snow-covered trees and the dimly lit building creating a serene and atmospheric mood.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a black and white photograph, likely from an earlier era, showing a nighttime or inverted negative scene. In the image, there are large, luminous-looking trees with full canopies that appear white against a dark background. There are a few vintage automobiles parked in what seems to be a street or parking area. In the middle distance, there appears to be some kind of gazebo or decorative architectural structure with a domed or cupola-like top. The image has a somewhat ethereal quality due to the contrast between the bright white trees and the dark background. Power lines or utility wires can be seen crossing the upper portion of the image. According to the credit line, this photograph is from the collection of the Harvard University Art Museums.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, with a large tree in the center and several cars driving on the road. The image appears to be from the early 20th century, based on the style of the cars and the clothing of the people in the background.

  • Large Tree
    • The tree is located in the center of the image, near the intersection of two roads.
    • It has a wide trunk and branches that stretch out in all directions.
    • The leaves are full and green, indicating that the photo was taken during the summer or early fall.
  • Cars
    • There are several cars driving on the road, including a sedan, a coupe, and a truck.
    • The cars are all old-fashioned, with rounded bodies and no airbags or other modern safety features.
    • The cars are driving in both directions, indicating that the road is a busy thoroughfare.
  • Road
    • The road is paved and has a slight curve to it.
    • There are no sidewalks or pedestrian crossings visible in the image.
    • The road is lined with trees and other vegetation, which adds to the rural feel of the scene.
  • Background
    • In the background, there are several buildings, including a house, a barn, and a church.
    • The buildings are all old-fashioned, with steeply pitched roofs and large windows.
    • The background is hazy, which suggests that the photo was taken on a warm day.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into life in a small town or rural area during the early 20th century. The presence of old-fashioned cars and buildings suggests that the photo was taken before the advent of modern technology and urbanization.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, featuring a car driving down the road. The car is positioned in the center of the image, facing the viewer, and appears to be an older model, possibly from the 1940s or 1950s. The car is driving on a paved road, with a sidewalk on the left side of the image.

In the background, there are several trees and buildings visible, including what appears to be a water tower or other tall structure. The sky above is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or in low-light conditions. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and stillness, with no other people or vehicles visible in the scene.

The image has a copyright notice at the bottom, which reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". This suggests that the image is part of a collection held by the Harvard University Art Museums, and may have been taken by a photographer associated with the institution.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken at night. It shows a road with two cars parked on it. On the left side of the road, there is a person standing near a tree. On the right side of the road, there is a building with a water tower. The trees are illuminated by the headlights of the cars, and the shadows of the trees are cast on the road. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner.

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

The black-and-white photo shows a nighttime scene with a wide, empty road. On the right side of the road, there is a pickup truck, and on the left side, there is a car. There are trees on both sides of the road. There is a water tower in the middle of the road. There is a person standing on the left side of the road. There are electric posts and wires in the area.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a historical photograph, likely from the mid-20th century. It has a distinct grainy texture, typical of older film photography. The scene is of a street or road in what appears to be a quiet, possibly rural, setting.

Composition:

  • Foreground: A dark road takes up a good portion of the bottom of the frame. The road leads into the distance with a slight curve.
  • Midground: Large trees dominate the center of the scene, and a smaller car is parked or moving. A water tower is visible.
  • Background: Dark sky.
  • Key Elements: Trees, the road, a car, and a water tower. The trees stand out due to their bright, almost white, appearance contrasting with the darker surroundings. A water tower and the road are recognizable, along with a car.

Additional Details:

  • There are power lines strung overhead.
  • A building is partially visible on the right side of the frame, suggesting there are homes or other structures nearby.
  • People are on the left side of the frame.

Overall, the image depicts a serene and perhaps nostalgic scene of a road, and cars set in a rural landscape.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

This is a black and white negative image, likely from a vintage photograph, showing a street scene. The image features an intersection with a large tree on the corner. On the left side of the street, there are two people standing. Further down the road, a car is driving away from the viewer. Across the intersection, another vintage car is parked. In the background, a tall water tower is visible. A streetlamp hangs above the intersection. The negative format of the image results in the lighter areas being darker and vice versa.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a street scene at night. The photograph captures a quiet, possibly suburban or small-town setting. Here are some notable details:

  1. Foreground: In the foreground, there is a street with visible road markings. There is a car parked on the right side of the street, and another car is seen in the distance on the left side of the street.

  2. Background: The background features several large trees with dense foliage, which stand out prominently against the dark sky. Behind the trees, there is a building with a distinctive architectural style, possibly a tower or a structure with a dome-like top.

  3. Lighting: The scene is illuminated by streetlights, casting a soft glow on the surroundings. The light from the streetlamps creates a contrast between the brightly lit areas and the darker shadows.

  4. Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere of the image is calm and serene, typical of a quiet night in a residential or small-town area.

  5. Photographic Style: The photograph has a grainy quality, which is characteristic of older film photography or infrared photography, adding a nostalgic or vintage feel to the image.

The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), indicating it might be part of an archival or historical collection.

Qwen

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

This image is a black and white photograph that appears to be taken at night. It depicts a street scene with a notable contrast in brightness and darkness. The left side of the image is particularly bright, almost white, where the trees dominate the scene, while the rest of the image is relatively dark, suggesting a night setting with artificial lighting.

In the center of the image, there is a vehicle, likely a vintage car, traveling on the road. The car's headlights are on, contributing to the illumination. On the far left, there is a person standing on the sidewalk. The background includes a structure that resembles a gazebo or a small pavilion with a dome-like roof, partially obscured by the brightness of the trees.

The overall atmosphere of the image gives a sense of quiet and stillness, with the bright trees creating a striking visual effect against the darker surroundings. The photograph seems to have been taken with a technique that emphasizes the brightness of the trees, possibly using an infrared or a similar photographic method.

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

This is a black-and-white infrared photograph showing a street scene at night. The most prominent feature is a large tree on the left side of the image, its branches and leaves appearing bright white due to the infrared effect. A classic car is driving on the street towards the viewer, its headlights illuminating the road ahead. In the background, there is a distinctive building with a dome-like structure, possibly a water tower or a similar facility. The sky is dark, and there are some power lines visible. The overall mood of the image is eerie and mysterious due to the infrared effect and the nighttime setting. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and has an identifier "P1970.4328.0004."

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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