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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, P1970.4305.5

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, P1970.4305.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Sign 99.9
Symbol 99.9
Road 99.1
Tarmac 97.3
Outdoors 90.9
Nature 90.8
Weather 90.8
Road Sign 85.3
Bus Stop 57.4
Snow 57.3
Intersection 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

monochrome 99.4
street 98.8
black and white 97.6
dark 95.3
sepia 93.1
empty 93
light 92.7
road 92.4
people 90.5
winter 89.6
shadow 88.5
city 88.5
snow 88.1
urban 87.6
no person 86
art 84.4
vintage 83.5
fog 81.1
analogue 80.7
abandoned 80.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

tunnel 41.1
shopping cart 39.7
handcart 32.8
passageway 28.4
wheeled vehicle 27
passage 23.1
landscape 20.1
road 19
fence 19
old 18.8
forest 18.3
way 17.4
light 17.4
track 16.5
container 16.1
tree 14.6
barrier 14.6
dark 14.2
structure 13.5
building 13.5
architecture 13.3
scene 13
winter 12.8
grunge 12.8
trees 12.5
night 12.4
travel 12
sky 10.9
city 10.8
transportation 10.8
vintage 10.8
park 10.7
wall 10.5
empty 10.3
street 10.1
environment 9.9
texture 9.7
fog 9.7
urban 9.6
path 9.5
season 9.4
conveyance 9.3
blackboard 9.3
obstruction 9.1
black 9
retro 9
cold 8.6
outdoor 8.4
sun 8.1
autumn 7.9
misty 7.9
space 7.8
mist 7.7
walk 7.6
grungy 7.6
sign 7.5
pattern 7.5
graffito 7.5
snow 7.4
morning 7.2
fantasy 7.2
history 7.2
summer 7.1
day 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

sign 96.5
outdoor 91.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Traffic sign
Person
Window

AWS Rekognition

Person 92.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

interior objects 39.1%
text visuals 33.7%
streetview architecture 9%
paintings art 8.7%
events parties 4%
food drinks 1.9%
cars vehicles 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a sign on the side of the street 89.9%
a sign on the side of a street 89.5%
a black sign with white text 83.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a street sign that says, no one is allowed

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

a black and white photo of a street sign

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a negative photograph, displaying reversed colors and tones. It depicts a street scene with trees, utility poles lining the area, and a railroad crossing sign reading "N.C. LAW STOP" and "3 TRACKS." A person is standing near the railroad tracks on the right-hand side, wearing a hat. Another person is seen in the distance, walking along the road. The dark sky contrasts starkly with the lighter ground and surroundings, characteristic of a photographic negative.

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

The image appears to be a negative photograph. It shows a street or roadway with a "N.C. LAW STOP" sign prominently displayed in the foreground. Below the stop sign, it indicates "3 TRACKS." This suggests the photo might be near a railroad crossing surrounded by multiple tracks.

In the background, there are trees lining the sides of the road, and telephone poles or utility poles are visible along the street. There are also a few buildings and power lines, adding to the urban landscape. Two figures are visible, presumably walking or standing near the tracks.

The overall image appears to be an older photograph, likely black and white, given its negative format. The details and atmosphere suggest it might have historical significance or be part of a collection of photographs documenting area signage or rural town settings.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a nighttime scene with a railroad crossing sign that says "N.C. LAW STOP 3 TRACKS". The scene is dark and shadowy, with trees and utility poles visible in the background. There is a person standing near the railroad crossing sign, but their identity is not clear. The overall atmosphere of the image is somber and mysterious.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing a railroad crossing area. There's a sign that reads "N.C. LAW STOP" with "3 TRACKS" written below it. The scene appears to be at night or taken with infrared photography, as there's a stark contrast between light and dark elements. There are utility poles and power lines visible in the background, and what appears to be trees or foliage that appear bright or white in the image. The photograph has a somewhat eerie or atmospheric quality due to its high contrast nature. At the bottom of the image, there's a credit line indicating this photograph belongs to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

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 street corner with a sign that reads "N.C. LAW STOP" and "8 TRACKS".

  • The sign is attached to a pole on the right side of the image, and it has a rectangular shape with white text on a dark background.
    • The top line of the sign reads "N.C. LAW STOP" in large letters.
    • Below that, there is a smaller line of text that reads "8 TRACKS".
  • The street is empty, with no cars or pedestrians visible.
    • The road is paved and appears to be well-maintained.
    • There are no visible markings or lines on the road.
  • In the background, there are trees and power lines visible.
    • The trees are tall and have a dense canopy.
    • The power lines are overhead and run parallel to the street.
  • Overall, the image suggests that the area is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
    • The lack of traffic and the presence of trees and power lines create a sense of serenity.
    • The sign on the pole adds a touch of nostalgia, suggesting that the area may have been used for a specific purpose in the past.

The image provides a glimpse into a quiet and peaceful neighborhood, with a sense of nostalgia and history.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, with a prominent sign in the center that reads "N.C. LAW STOP" and "3 TRACKS" below it. The sign is attached to a pole on the right side of the road, which appears to be a two-lane highway.

In the background, there are trees and power lines visible, as well as a few buildings or structures that are not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rural or suburban setting, possibly in North Carolina given the reference to state law on the sign.

The image has a copyright notice at the bottom that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and a date code "P1970.05.0005". This suggests that the image is part of a collection held by Harvard University's art museums, and may have been taken in the early 1970s.

Amazon Nova

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

A black-and-white image shows a road with a "N.C. LAW STOP" sign on the side. There are two people standing near the sign, one of whom is carrying a bag. The road is empty, and there are trees and electric poles on the side. A watermark in the bottom left corner 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 road with a stop sign on the right side. The stop sign reads "N.C.LAW STOP" and "3 TRACKS". A person is standing in front of the stop sign, and another person is standing behind the stop sign. There are trees on either side of the road. There are poles on the right side of the road. There is a watermark on the bottom left corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

Here's a description of the image, based on the inverted colors and visual elements:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be an inverted black and white photograph of a street scene, likely taken during the mid-20th century. Due to the inverted colors, details are somewhat obscured, but the main elements are visible.

Key Elements:

  • Sign: A sign stands prominently in the middle ground. It reads "N.C.LAW STOP 3 TRACKS". This indicates the presence of a railroad crossing governed by North Carolina law.

  • People: There are two people are visible in the scene: a woman in a dress and a man. The woman is further down the road behind the sign, and the man is standing nearby the sign.

  • Street/Road: A road runs across the foreground of the image.

  • Background: The background includes buildings obscured by the inverted colors. Overhead power lines can be seen. There appear to be trees lining the road.

  • Style/Quality: The image has a vintage quality, likely due to the age of the original photograph. The inverted colors give it an unusual, almost ghostly appearance.

Possible Interpretation:

The image might be a documentary photograph of a North Carolina town, showing the presence of a railroad crossing and the daily life of people in the area. The inverted colors create an interesting contrast and might emphasize the historical aspect of the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph taken at a road intersection. In the center, a "STOP" sign is prominently displayed. The sign has the words "N.C. LAW" above and "STOP" in large letters beneath. Below that, the text "3 TRACKS" is visible.

On either side of the sign, there are two people standing near the intersection. Behind the sign, there is a blurred out structure. Trees line the road in the background, and telephone poles can also be seen. The road itself appears to be asphalt. The photograph has an aged feel, which could suggest that it was taken a while ago.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a black and white scene at a railroad crossing. The setting appears to be a rural or suburban area with trees and foliage in the background. The focal point of the image is a sign that reads "N.C. LAW STOP" with an additional smaller sign below it indicating "3 TRACKS." This sign is mounted on a post near the railroad tracks.

There are two individuals present in the scene. One person is standing near the sign, possibly leaning against a post or fence, while another person is walking away from the camera along the road adjacent to the tracks. The road appears to be unpaved or lightly paved, and there is a grassy area alongside it.

In the background, there are utility poles and wires, suggesting the presence of electrical or telecommunication lines. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, possibly early morning or late evening moment, given the low light conditions and the lack of other people or vehicles. The image has a somewhat vintage or historical feel, likely due to the black and white filter and the style of the signage and surroundings.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a nighttime scene. It features a road with a sign that reads "N.C. LAW STOP" and a smaller sign below it that says "3 TRACKS." The scene is illuminated by artificial light, which creates a strong contrast between the bright areas and the dark surroundings. There are two people standing near the sign, one on each side, appearing to be observing or waiting. The background includes trees and a building, and the road appears to be wet, possibly from recent rain. The overall atmosphere is quiet and somewhat eerie due to the lighting and the time of day.

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

This black-and-white infrared photograph captures a quiet nighttime scene at a railroad crossing. The image is characterized by a high-contrast, dreamy quality typical of infrared photography, where foliage appears bright white and the sky dark. A sign on the right reads "N.C. LAW STOP 3 TRACKS," indicating a North Carolina state law requiring vehicles to stop at this three-track railroad crossing. The tracks are barely visible in the distance, blending into the landscape. There are a couple of figures standing near the sign, though their features are indistinct due to the lighting. The road curves gently to the left, leading the viewer's eye into the darkness. The overall atmosphere is serene and slightly eerie, enhanced by the stark contrast and the absence of artificial light. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), with the identifier P1970.4305.0005.

Text analysis

Amazon

and
STOP
of
College
N.C.LAW
Art
(Harvard
Fellows
Museums)
University
Harvard
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
TRACKS
President
3 TRACKS
3
P1970.4305.0005
©

Google

N.C.LAW STOP 3 TRACKS © President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4305.0005
N.C.LAW
STOP
3
TRACKS
©
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(
University
Art
Museums
)
P1970.4305.0005