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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Bessemer City, 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, P1970.4296.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Bessemer City, 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, P1970.4296.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Art 99.7
Collage 99.7
Texture 83.2
Boat 81.2
Sailboat 81.2
Transportation 81.2
Vehicle 81.2
Water 73.4
Outdoors 72.3
Cross 70.8
Symbol 70.8
Text 68
Nature 66.3
Page 63.5
Home Decor 58
Linen 58
Chart 56.7
Diagram 56.7
Plan 56.7
Plot 56.7
Paper 56.6
Canvas 56.1
Sea 56

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

vintage 99.9
retro 99.9
old 99.8
texture 99.8
paper 99.7
page 99.7
rough 99.6
blank 99.6
bit 99.3
abstract 99.2
margin 99.2
desktop 99.1
edge 99
pattern 98.7
square 98.7
dirty 98.7
antique 98.5
design 98.3
stripe 97.9
art 97.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

cement 100
stucco 85.5
grunge 71.7
texture 62.7
antique 59
old 57.3
aged 57.2
wall 53.4
vintage 52.3
material 48.4
retro 46
pattern 43.9
border 41.7
ancient 41.6
grungy 40.9
space 36.6
rough 36.6
paint 36.3
dirty 35.4
damaged 33.5
paper 33
worn 32.6
structure 32.2
parchment 31.8
aging 31.7
text 31.5
frame 30.9
rusty 28.7
weathered 28.6
wallpaper 27.6
decay 27.1
stained 27
surface 26.5
canvas 25.7
backdrop 25.6
grime 24.5
fracture 24.4
decorative 24.3
blank 24.2
dirt 23.9
stains 23.4
crumpled 23.4
design 23.1
grain 23.1
old fashioned 22.9
ragged 22.5
empty 21.5
art 21.2
historic 21.1
concrete 21.1
detail 21
textured 20.2
gray 19.9
burnt 19.5
backgrounds 18.7
burned 18.7
crack 18.5
brown 17.7
mottled 17.6
spot 17.3
textures 17.1
tracery 17.1
graphic 16.8
crease 16.7
manuscript 16.7
faded 16.6
stone 16.6
black 16.3
broad 15.8
color 15.6
succulent 14.6
torn 14.6
rust 14.5
architecture 14.1
obsolete 13.5
page 13
cracked 12.7
artistic 12.2
effect 11.9
distressed 11.8
scratch 11.7
building 11.1
built 10.6
construction 10.3
exterior 10.2
shabby 9.8
noise 9.8
edge 9.6
urban 9.6
stain 9.6
document 9.3
industrial 9.1
scratched 8.8
detailed 8.7
fiber 8.7
used 8.7
close 8.6
process 8.5
iron 8.4
book 8.3
metal 8.1
tattered 7.9
wreck 7.9
plaster 7.9
dye 7.9
uneven 7.8
revival 7.8
cardboard 7.7
sheet 7.5
metallic 7.4
street 7.4
yellow 7.3
tile 7.2
screen 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-09

white 96
black 95.2
black and white 94.7
monochrome photography 90.2
text 86.7
texture 82.6
monochrome 78.8
pattern 71.8
line 69.1
font 58.6
angle 56.7
stock photography 53.2

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

wall 98.3
window 86.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Picture frame

Clarifai

Picture frame 49.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 93.1%
streetview architecture 6.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of a window 68.2%
close up of a window 60%
a black and white photo of a window 43.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photo of a tall tower

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

a black and white photo of a person standing in front of a building

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image appears to be an abstract or heavily degraded photograph. It shows a rectangular contrast split vertically into two halves. The left side has a slightly darker tone with more visible textures and speckling, while the right side is lighter but still textured, with a faded appearance. The overall surface is heavily scratched and worn, giving the impression of damage or age. There isn't a clear subject or recognizable objects in the image. It may be intended as an artistic or experimental depiction.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be an abstract or damaged photograph, possibly a negative or an old print, showing a vertical gradient or division. On the left, the area is slightly darker with a subtle texture and some black specks scattered throughout. On the right, the section is lighter, also with a speckled texture but less accentuated. There appears to be a faint, central vertical band or division running down the middle of the image. Overall, the photograph has a distressed appearance, with visible scratches and imperfections throughout, suggesting it might be a degraded or aged piece of film or paper.

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 or print. It shows a vertical line or band of lighter gray running through the center of the frame, surrounded by a grainy, textured background of darker gray tones. The overall effect creates a sense of contrast and visual interest, though the image lacks any clear subject or focal point.

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph that shows significant deterioration or damage. The image is mostly white/light gray with some darker areas and appears to have a textured, grainy quality throughout. There's a vertical band or strip running through part of the image that appears slightly darker than the surrounding areas. The overall quality suggests this may be a very old photograph that has faded or been damaged over time. At the bottom of the image, there's a credit line indicating this belongs to "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 presents a black-and-white photograph of a rectangular piece of paper, divided into two halves by a vertical line. The left half of the paper is predominantly white, while the right half features a grayish tone. Both halves exhibit a rough, textured surface, characterized by small black specks and lines scattered throughout.

The paper's edges are bordered by a thin black line, which adds a subtle contrast to the overall composition. The image is set against a plain white background, with a copyright notice at the bottom-left corner reading "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" in small black text. In the bottom-right corner, the text "P1970.4296.0002" is displayed in a smaller font size.

Overall, the image appears to be a scanned or photographed copy of an old document or artwork, showcasing the unique texture and tone of the paper. The presence of the copyright notice and the specific reference number suggest that this image may be part of a larger collection or archive, potentially related to the Harvard University Art Museums.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a piece of paper with a vertical line down the middle. The left side of the paper is lighter, while the right side is darker. The paper appears to be textured, with visible fibers and imperfections.

In the bottom-left corner, there is a copyright notice that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". In the bottom-right corner, there is a number that reads "P1970.296.0002".

The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and minimalism, with the stark contrast between the light and dark sides of the paper creating a sense of visual interest.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person's face, with a slightly blurred effect. The person's face is in the center of the image, and their eyes are closed. The image appears to be a close-up shot, with the person's face taking up most of the frame. The background is dark and appears to be a room or space with minimal lighting. The overall mood of the image is somber or contemplative, possibly indicating a moment of introspection or meditation.

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

The image is a black and white photograph with a rectangular frame. The photograph is mostly blank, with a dark line running vertically down the center, dividing it into two sections. The left section is darker, while the right section is lighter. The photograph appears to be of a low resolution, with a grainy texture. There is no visible subject or object in the photograph, and it appears to be a blank piece of paper or a negative.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The image appears to be a damaged or distressed photograph or print, primarily in black and white. There are noticeable signs of wear and tear, including:

  • Graininess/Texture: The image has a high level of graininess and texture throughout, suggesting age or degradation.
  • Scratches/Marks: There are numerous scratches, marks, and small spots scattered across the surface, indicating physical damage or aging.
  • Color Variation: The image consists of varying shades of gray. There is a dark gray gradient on the left side.
  • Alignment: The center of the photo is not evenly aligned.
  • Framing: The image is framed by a dark gray border.
  • Copyright Notice: At the bottom left, there's a copyright notice indicating "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)." At the bottom right, a serial number appears.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be a textured, grayscale artwork or print. It's primarily white with varying degrees of gray shading and a noticeable grainy texture throughout.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Composition: The composition is simple, with the majority of the frame filled with the textured white/gray surface. A vertical band of a darker gray divides the image roughly down the middle.
  • Texture: The most prominent feature is the dense, granular texture covering the entire surface. It gives the impression of aged paper, a film negative, or a heavily manipulated photographic print. There's a sense of age and imperfection.
  • Color/Tone: The image is monochromatic, with a range from white to dark gray. The contrast isn't extreme, with the tonal range appearing soft.
  • Possible Context: Given the grainy texture and the "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" attribution, this could be a scan of an artwork, a historical document, or a photograph. The simple composition and the textures suggest a focus on material qualities rather than a detailed representation of a subject.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph that is heavily faded and damaged. The photograph shows a large, mostly blank area with a vertical rectangular shape in the center. The vertical shape has a gradient effect, with the left side being darker and the right side gradually fading into the lighter background. The overall surface of the image is marked with numerous small spots and specks, likely due to age, wear, or damage to the photographic material. The edges of the photograph are also worn, with visible scratches and marks. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, specifically the Harvard University Art Museums, and it is labeled with the identification number P1970.4296.0002.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a textured surface. The texture seems to be that of a wall or a piece of paper with some wear and tear, showing scratches, dust, and minor imperfections. The image is divided into two main sections: the left side has a more pronounced vertical line that fades into the background, suggesting a shadow or a darker area. The right side is lighter and more uniform in tone, with a clean and smooth appearance compared to the left side. The photograph exhibits grain and noise, which are common in old or low-resolution images. There are no discernible objects or figures within the image, only the texture of the surface.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a simple, abstract composition. The central element is a blurred, vertical rectangular shape that appears to be the shadow or reflection of an object. The background is textured, with varying shades of white and gray, giving it an aged or weathered appearance. The texture includes speckles, lines, and other imperfections that add to the overall abstract quality of the image. The bottom of the image contains text indicating the image is from the Harvard University Art Museums, along with an accession number. The simplicity of the composition and the texture of the background create a stark, minimalist aesthetic.

Text analysis

Amazon

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College
Art
and
(Harvard
Fellows
Museums)
Harvard
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
University
President
P1970.4296.0002
©

Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4296.0002
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President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4296.0002