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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, P1970.4312.5

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, P1970.4312.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Architecture 100
Countryside 100
Hut 100
Nature 100
Outdoors 100
Rural 100
Shack 99.7
Housing 84.6
House 68.5
Shelter 57.7
Cabin 56.2
Weather 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

monochrome 96
house 95
vintage 94.5
people 93.7
art 92.8
no person 92.3
wall 92.1
old 90.3
wear 90.3
black and white 88.7
landscape 87.7
architecture 87.3
building 86.7
abandoned 86.5
retro 85.1
water 83.2
calamity 81
war 80.6
adult 80.5
empty 80.4

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

barn 68.1
farm building 52.5
building 51
structure 48.9
landscape 26.8
shopping cart 25.1
old 23.7
grunge 22.2
fence 21
handcart 20.1
vintage 19
antique 18.2
architecture 18
barrier 17.4
texture 17.4
sky 16.1
trees 16
wheeled vehicle 15.2
city 14.1
travel 14.1
billboard 13.9
ancient 13.8
wall 13.2
retro 13.1
forest 13.1
history 12.5
mountain 12.5
tree 12.3
mountains 12
obstruction 12
aged 11.8
scenery 11.7
wallpaper 11.5
signboard 11.3
cold 11.2
picket fence 11.1
negative 11
black 10.8
fog 10.6
old fashioned 10.5
grungy 10.4
hill 10.3
snow 10.3
house 10
light 10
dirty 9.9
container 9.6
scene 9.5
season 9.4
clouds 9.3
dark 9.2
sketch 9.2
frame 9.2
rough 9.1
art 9.1
park 9.1
drawing 8.9
rural 8.8
dirt 8.6
panorama 8.6
skyline 8.6
space 8.5
winter 8.5
film 8.5
outdoor 8.4
grain 8.3
historic 8.3
pattern 8.2
style 8.2
border 8.1
landmark 8.1
graphic 8
water 8
night 8
scenic 7.9
design 7.9
artistic 7.8
rock 7.8
empty 7.7
construction 7.7
worn 7.6
tourism 7.4
brown 7.4
countryside 7.3
paint 7.2
road 7.2
fantasy 7.2
summer 7.1
paper 7.1
autumn 7
country 7
stone 7
modern 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

old 77.5
black 76.2
white 67.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building

Clarifai

House
Tree
Window

AWS Rekognition

Building 98.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 54.9%
nature landscape 24.4%
interior objects 9%
text visuals 5%
streetview architecture 2.1%
food drinks 1.6%
pets animals 1.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a vintage photo of a train 30.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a house with a cat on the ground

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

an infrared image of a house in the dark

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image appears to be a photographic negative depicting a row of wooden houses or cabins, likely situated in a rural setting. The houses feature porches with railings and elevated foundations. The surrounding area is overgrown with vegetation and grass, giving a sense of an untamed or neglected environment. A dirt or uneven path is visible in the foreground, leading up to the houses. The background features dense foliage or trees, adding to the countryside atmosphere. Due to the negative format, light and dark tones are inverted, which gives the image its distinctive appearance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a photographic negative depicting a row of wooden houses. These houses have front porches and are set amid a somewhat rural area with surrounding vegetation and trees. The contrast in the negative gives the scene an inverted color appearance, with light and dark areas switched. The ground in the foreground seems rough, possibly a dirt road or path leading up to the houses. The houses appear to be rustic, likely indicating an older or historical setting, with visible wood textures and simple architectural features typical of rural or less developed regions. The image also includes a black mark or object on the ground in front of the houses, which is difficult to identify due to the negative processing.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a nighttime scene in a rural or small town setting. The buildings in the foreground appear to be old, wooden structures with gabled roofs. The buildings are surrounded by a snowy landscape, with the trees in the background covered in snow as well. The sky is dark, suggesting a nighttime or overcast setting. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of a quiet, wintry scene, with the buildings and landscape shrouded in a sense of mystery and isolation.

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

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph showing a row of wooden buildings or houses on what looks like a hillside or elevated area. The buildings appear to be typical of 19th century architecture, with wooden siding and porches. The image has a somewhat grainy or degraded quality, suggesting it's quite old. The foreground shows what appears to be darker terrain or landscape, while the buildings stand out against a lighter background. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), suggesting it's part of their historical collection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of houses along a body of water, with trees in the background.

The houses are situated on the right side of the image, and they appear to be old and weathered. They have a rustic, wooden appearance, with some of them featuring porches or decks. The houses are arranged in a row, with each one slightly overlapping the next, creating a sense of depth and perspective.

In the foreground, there is a large body of water that appears to be a river or lake. The water is choppy, suggesting that it may be windy or that there are waves present. The surface of the water is dark, which could indicate that it is deep or that it is reflecting the surrounding environment.

In the background, there are trees that line the shore of the water. The trees are tall and dense, and they appear to be deciduous, as they have lost their leaves. The trees provide a natural frame for the houses and the water, creating a sense of balance and harmony in the composition.

Overall, the image presents a serene and peaceful scene, with the old houses and the natural surroundings creating a sense of tranquility. The use of black and white photography adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, evoking a sense of history and tradition.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a grayscale photograph of a row of houses, with a body of water in the foreground and trees in the background. The houses are situated on the right side of the image, featuring a porch and a chimney. The water in the foreground appears to be choppy, with waves crashing against the shore. In the background, trees are visible, adding depth to the scene.

A copyright notice at the bottom of the image reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and includes a unique identifier "P1970.312.0005". This suggests that the image is part of a collection held by Harvard University Art Museums.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of old wooden houses with a small stream in front of them. The houses are old and appear to be in a state of disrepair, with some of them having missing windows and doors. The stream is flowing through the area, and there are some trees and plants on the sides of the houses. 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 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of houses. The houses are situated in a rural setting, with a field of grass in front of them. The houses are constructed of wood and have a rustic appearance. They have a slanted roof and a porch with railings. The houses are surrounded by trees, which provide a natural backdrop to the scene.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a row of old, weathered wooden houses, likely captured in a photographic negative. The houses have porches with railing and are elevated on posts. They appear to be in a state of disrepair, with some overgrown vegetation around their foundations. Behind the houses, a line of trees forms a backdrop, partially obscured by the monochrome rendering. The foreground is a dark expanse of what appears to be water or muddy ground. The image has a historical feel, possibly documenting a bygone era. The caption notes the copyright belongs to President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-30

The image is a black and white photograph of a row of houses, likely taken from a low angle or from across some kind of terrain, possibly a field or embankment. The houses are elevated on what appear to be pilings or stilts, with porches extending from each of them. Railings are visible on the porches.

The houses have a simple, gabled roof design, and there's a chimney visible on at least one of them. The structures seem to be made of wood, and there is a sense of uniformity in their design, suggesting they might be part of a planned community or a row of similar homes.

In the foreground, there is dark, textured terrain, possibly overgrown with vegetation. In the background, behind the houses, there is a line of trees, which appear dense.

The photograph has a vintage or historic feel to it, possibly due to the quality of the image and the style of the houses. The overall impression is of a rural or semi-rural setting, with the houses blending into the landscape.

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 of a painting or mural. The scene depicted is a coastal landscape with several buildings situated near the water's edge. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Foreground: The bottom portion of the image shows a body of water, likely the sea or a large lake. The water appears to be somewhat choppy, suggesting movement or waves.

  2. Middle Ground: There is a row of buildings that are constructed close to the water. These buildings have a rustic, possibly historical appearance, with wooden structures and pitched roofs. Some buildings have balconies or porches facing the water.

  3. Background: Behind the buildings, there is a dense forest or wooded area, providing a natural backdrop to the scene. The trees are lush and appear to extend far into the distance.

  4. Artistic Style: The painting style seems to be realistic, with attention to detail in the depiction of the buildings and the natural surroundings. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene.

  5. Condition: The image itself shows signs of wear and tear, with visible damage or deterioration, particularly noticeable in the sky area, which appears to have significant discoloration or loss of pigment.

  6. Source Information: The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), indicating it is part of their collection. The identifier "P1970.4312.0005" suggests it is a cataloged item within their archives.

Overall, the image captures a serene yet somewhat melancholic coastal scene, with a focus on the interplay between human-made structures and the natural environment.

Qwen

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

This is a black-and-white image that appears to be a negative photograph, showing a scene of what looks like a rural or rustic area. The image is quite dark, with some details discernible in a grayscale palette. Here's a detailed description:

  • Foreground: The ground is uneven and appears to be covered in dirt or soil with some scattered debris, including what might be wood or other organic materials.
  • Middle Ground: There are several structures that resemble wooden cabins or cabins built on stilts. These cabins have sloping roofs, and their construction suggests a simple, possibly historical or traditional design.
  • Background: In the far background, there are trees, which appear as silhouettes against the sky. The trees are blurred, indicating they may be farther away or that the camera's focus is on the foreground.
  • Lighting and Tone: The overall impression is one of low light, and the image has a high contrast, with the dark areas appearing very dark and the light areas appearing very light. This could be due to the nature of the photograph or the post-processing.

The image has a historical or documentary feel, possibly taken in a rural setting, and the low light conditions and grainy texture suggest it might be an older photograph.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a nighttime scene of a house and its surroundings. The house appears to be a two-story structure with a porch and a staircase leading up to the entrance. The porch has a railing, and there are some steps leading to the lower level. The house is situated next to a body of water, which is visible in the foreground. The water appears calm, with some ripples and reflections. The sky is dark, indicating it is nighttime, and there is a line of trees in the background, partially obscured by the darkness. The overall atmosphere of the image is quiet and serene. The photograph has a vintage quality, suggesting it may be an older image. There is a copyright notice at the bottom of the image indicating it is from the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Text analysis

Amazon

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College
Art
(Harvard
Fellows
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© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
Harvard
University
President
©
P1970.4312.0005

Google

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President
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Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
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Museums)
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