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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (American Federation of Labor poster, 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, P1970.4301.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (American Federation of Labor poster, 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, P1970.4301.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Sign 98
Symbol 98
Outdoors 92.5
Nature 91
Slate 90.5
Gravestone 71.9
Tomb 71.9
Road Sign 60.2
Plaque 57.7
Snow 56.9
Road 56.1
Soil 56
Mining 55.9
Countryside 55.7
Gravel 55.7
Architecture 55
Building 55
Bunker 55

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

retro 98
vintage 96.6
old 96.4
dirty 96
art 94.2
no person 94
people 94
antique 93.6
wall 93.5
military 92.6
ancient 91.4
paper 90.3
war 90.2
monochrome 89.3
dark 88.9
wear 88.4
street 88.1
urban 86.5
city 85.7
sepia 83.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

brass 100
memorial 100
structure 88.9
gravestone 39.7
stone 38.1
old 32.8
grunge 28.1
wall 27.7
texture 25
vintage 23.2
ancient 19.9
aged 19
antique 18.2
grungy 18
textured 17.5
building 17.5
architecture 17.2
frame 15.8
landscape 15.6
pattern 15.1
retro 14.8
rough 12.8
surface 12.4
canvas 12.3
design 11.8
paper 11.8
dirty 11.8
space 11.6
material 11.6
stained 11.5
worn 11.5
damaged 11.5
border 10.9
city 10.8
water 10.7
dirt 10.5
rusty 10.5
brown 10.3
black 10.2
sky 10.2
color 10
blackboard 10
travel 9.9
outdoors 9.7
cemetery 9.6
blank 9.4
mountain 8.9
aging 8.6
road 8.1
history 8.1
text 7.9
art 7.8
empty 7.7
weathered 7.6
horizontal 7.5
sign 7.5
tourism 7.4
paint 7.2
detail 7.2
scenery 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

old 57.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Vehicle
Tree
Furniture
Plant

Clarifai

Vehicle 72.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

nature landscape 58.7%
paintings art 20.8%
streetview architecture 11.7%
pets animals 6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

an old photo of a sign 81.9%
a black sign with white text 70.2%
a black sign with white letters 64.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a sign that says american labor labor day

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

a black and white photo of a sign in the woods

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a photographic negative of a rural scene. It shows a paved road curving through a wooded area with tall grass and trees on both sides. On the left, a wooden guardrail lines the edge of the road. A vehicle, possibly a vintage car or truck, is driving down the road. On the right side of the image, attached to a tree, is a sign that reads:

"Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor."

The image has an eerie tone due to the inverted colors typical of negatives, with the dark areas appearing light and vice versa. It evokes a sense of historical or documentary photography.

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

The image is a black and white negative. It appears to depict a rural roadside scene with a truck traveling along a winding road that curves to the left. The road is bordered by low guardrails. Surrounding the road is dense foliage, typical of a wooded area.

On the right side of the image, partially obscured by leaves, there is a sign. The sign reads: "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor," suggesting it was intended to promote membership in a labor organization. The design of the sign seems to feature patriotic elements like a flag or an eagle, but these are not clearly visible due to the negative exposure. The photograph's age is suggested by the vintage style of the truck and the style of the sign's message, likely placing it sometime in the mid-20th century.

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 depicting a natural, outdoor scene. In the foreground, there is a poster or sign that reads "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor". The background shows a lush, overgrown landscape with trees and vegetation. There is a sense of mystery and intrigue in the image, with the juxtaposition of the political message and the natural setting.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph showing a sign or banner for the "American Federation of Labor" (AFL). The image appears to be from an archival collection at Harvard University Art Museums. The text on the sign includes "Be American!" and "Join the American Federation of Labor." The photograph has a grainy, textured quality typical of early photography, with some deterioration or damage visible around the edges. The sign appears to be standing in what looks like an outdoor setting with some ground cover or vegetation visible.

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 sign in a wooded area, with a body of water in the background.

The sign, situated on the right side of the image, is rectangular and features white text that reads "Be American!" followed by a line break and "Join The American Federation of Labor." The sign appears to be attached to a wooden post, which is surrounded by leaves and branches. In the foreground, there are various plants and grasses, while in the background, a body of water is visible, possibly a lake or river. On the left side of the image, a wooden structure resembling a dock or pier is partially obscured by foliage. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a serene and natural setting, with the sign serving as a subtle reminder of the importance of labor unions.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sign that reads "Be American!" and "Join The American Federation of Labor" in white text on a dark background. The sign is attached to a tree or post, surrounded by foliage. In the background, there appears to be a road or path with a vehicle driving away from the camera. The overall atmosphere suggests a rural or natural setting, possibly during a time of political or social activism.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a signboard that reads "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor." The signboard is mounted on a pole and appears to be placed in a forested area, with trees and plants visible in the background. The signboard is positioned on the right side of the image, and the background is blurry, with a sense of movement or motion. The image also has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and a date of "1970.4301.0002."

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

The black-and-white photo features a blurry image of a truck driving on a road in the middle of a forest. The road is surrounded by trees and plants, and there is a wooden fence on the left side. On the right side, there is a signboard that reads "Be American! Join the American Federation of Labor." The photo is slightly blurry, and the edges have a black border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a grayscale photograph, likely from the early to mid-20th century. It has a slightly grainy texture and a vintage feel. The scene appears to be an outdoor, possibly rural setting.

Scene Composition:

  • Foreground: The foreground is filled with vegetation, possibly tall grasses, bushes, and other leafy plants. A rustic-looking wooden structure (possibly a bridge railing or fence) is seen in the far left.
  • Midground: A winding road snakes through the scene. In the distance on the road is a truck or car driving.
  • Background: Lush trees create a backdrop.

Key Element: The Sign

The most prominent element is a sign posted on a tree trunk. The sign reads:

  • "Be American!"
  • "Join The American Federation of Labor"
    The sign is a clear message of the Labor movement from the time, and it's meant to appeal to workers' sense of patriotism.

Atmosphere:
The atmosphere feels quiet and somewhat obscured. The black and white tones add to a sense of a vintage time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural scene. The focus point is a sign that reads "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor". The sign is placed amongst lush foliage.

In the background, a road curves through a wooded area. A vehicle is visible on the road, suggesting movement or transit. To the left, there's a partial view of what seems to be a wooden guardrail, adding depth to the landscape. The entire scene is enveloped in a slightly grainy texture, characteristic of older or archival photographs. The copyright notice at the bottom indicates that the image is from the collection of the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and provides a catalog number.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to be taken outdoors in a somewhat rugged or natural environment. Here are the notable elements in the image:

  1. Foreground: The foreground features overgrown vegetation, including tall grasses and various plants, suggesting a somewhat neglected or wild area.

  2. Middle Ground:

    • On the left side, there is a wooden structure, possibly a ladder or part of a fence, leaning against a rocky or concrete wall.
    • Towards the center of the image, there is a large, rusty metal object that looks like a piece of industrial equipment or machinery. It appears to be partially buried or sunken into the ground.
    • There are also some scattered wooden planks or boards around this area.
  3. Background:

    • On the right side, there is a large sign attached to a wall. The sign reads, "Go American! Join The American Federation of Labor." This suggests the image might be from a period when labor unions were actively recruiting members.
    • The wall behind the sign is textured and appears to be made of concrete or stone, with some overgrown plants and leaves partially covering it.
  4. Overall Atmosphere: The image has a somewhat desolate or abandoned feel, with the rusty machinery and overgrown vegetation indicating a lack of recent human activity. The presence of the labor union sign adds a historical context, possibly relating to industrial or labor movements of the past.

The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), and there is a reference number "P1970.4801.0002" at the bottom right corner.

Qwen

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

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a rustic outdoor scene with a sign to the right. The sign reads "Be American! Join the American Federation of Labor" and features an American flag at the top. The background includes a rough, textured wall and some overgrown vegetation, including a wooden chair and a small, possibly abandoned, trailer or vehicle. The scene conveys a somewhat neglected or spooky atmosphere, with a mix of natural and man-made elements. The image appears to be historical, likely from the early 20th century, based on the style and the sign's reference to the American Federation of Labor, an organization active in the early 1900s.

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

This black-and-white photograph appears to be an artistic or conceptual image, possibly manipulated or staged for symbolic effect. It depicts a natural outdoor setting with an overgrown pathway leading into the distance. The scene includes a wooden structure, possibly a bench or part of a fence, on the left side.

In the background, there is a partially obscured vehicle, likely an old-fashioned car, driving away on a road. The most striking element is a sign on the right side of the image, which reads: "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor." The sign is partially covered by leaves and branches, suggesting it has been left there for some time. The overall atmosphere of the image is somewhat eerie and mysterious, with the sign's message seemingly out of place in the natural surroundings. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor P1970.4301.0002 © President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
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