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, P1970.4301.1

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, P1970.4301.1

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

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Advertisement 88.3
Poster 88.3
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Sign 63.2
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Paper 55.7
Gravestone 55.7
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Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

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Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

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Google
created on 2018-05-09

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a graffiti covered wall 62.5%
a black sign with white text 62.4%
a black sign with white letters 57%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of two cans of american food and a can of soda -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph with a double exposure effect. It features posters advocating for union membership, reading "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor," displayed on what appears to be a tree. The American flag is visible on the posters. Overlapping the posters are leaves and plant foliage, blending into the composition due to the multiple exposures. The image creates a surreal visual where the tree trunk and campaign posters are intertwined with nature, emphasizing themes of unity and labor within a natural backdrop.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting two posters attached to a tree trunk amidst dense foliage. The posters display the text: "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor," promoting the American Federation of Labor (AFL), a historic labor union. Each poster features a graphic of an American flag, emphasizing the patriotic message. The tree is surrounded by an abundance of leaves, and the image appears aged, with a grainy texture and signs of wear, such as scuffs or spots. Overall, the photograph gives a vintage appearance, relating to labor movement history.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two posters or banners that appear to be promoting the American Federation of Labor, a labor union organization. The posters are surrounded by a background of what looks like leaves or foliage, creating a textured, natural setting. The text on the posters encourages people to "Be American!" and "Join The American Federation of Labor". The overall image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph showing a recruitment poster or sign for the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The sign reads "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor" and features what appears to be an American flag at the top. The poster is photographed against what looks like a background of leaves or foliage, creating an interesting textural contrast. The image has a vintage quality to it, suggesting it's from an earlier period in American labor history. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

The composition places the AFL sign in the center, framed by the organic patterns of the surrounding leaves, creating an artistic juxtaposition between the geometric shapes of the sign and the natural elements around it. This appears to be a historical document that captures a moment in American labor movement history, when the AFL was actively recruiting members.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of two posters, partially obscured by leaves, with the text "Be American!" and "Join The American Federation of Labor" visible. The posters are attached to a tree trunk, surrounded by leaves that cover most of the image. The background is a light-colored surface, possibly a wall or a piece of paper, with a subtle texture resembling a leaf pattern.

In the bottom-left corner, a copyright notice reads "©President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" in small white text. In the bottom-right corner, the text "P1970.4301.0001" is displayed in the same font size and color. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a vintage or historical context, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the posters and the black-and-white photography.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of two posters on a wall, with leaves visible in the background. The posters are rectangular and have a dark background with white text that reads "Be American!" and "Join the American Federation of Labor." The posters appear to be old and worn, with some tears and creases visible.

The wall behind the posters is made of stone or concrete and has a rough texture. The leaves in the background are likely from a tree or bush and add a natural element to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of nostalgia and history, as if the posters have been there for a long time.

The image also includes a copyright notice at the bottom, which reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4301.0001." This suggests that the image is part of a collection of photographs taken by the Harvard University Art Museums in 1970.

Overall, the image is a simple yet evocative photograph that captures a moment in time and conveys a sense of history and nostalgia.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sign attached to a tree. The sign is rectangular and has a torn edge, giving it a worn appearance. The sign reads "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor." The text is bold and capitalized, with the phrase "Be American!" at the top in a larger font size than the rest of the text. The sign is attached to the tree with a small metal bracket. The tree has a rough bark texture and is covered in leaves, some of which are visible in the background. The image has a vintage look, possibly indicating that it was taken several decades ago.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a poster or banner that reads "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor." The poster is attached to a tree trunk, and the tree's leaves are visible in the background. The image is blurry, and the background is mostly dark, with some lighter areas where the leaves are more visible. The poster appears to be made of a sturdy material, such as paper or cardboard, and has a rectangular shape with a slightly curved top edge. The text on the poster is printed in bold, capital letters, and the American flag is prominently displayed in the center of the poster.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph showing a sign attached to a tree trunk, surrounded by leaves. The sign reads "Be American! Join the American Federation of Labor." Above the text on the sign is a depiction of the American flag and some stars. The sign appears to be slightly torn. The composition is mainly focused on the sign and the surrounding foliage, creating a contrast between the man-made object and the natural environment. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, (Harvard University Art Museums) with the reference number P1970.4301.0001.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a poster affixed to a tree. The poster is in two pieces and partially torn, but the text "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor" is still clearly visible. Above the text on the left side is a depiction of the American flag. The poster appears aged and possibly weathered. The tree trunk forms the backdrop, with leaves and branches of the surrounding foliage adding a natural frame. The image has a slightly grainy texture, suggesting it could be an older photograph. The overall impression is one of history, propaganda, and the way the environment interacts with the built world.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting two posters affixed to a tree trunk. The posters are identical and feature the text "Be American! Join The American Federation of Labor." The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was a significant labor union organization in the United States during the early 20th century. The posters also include a small illustration of an American flag. The tree trunk is surrounded by foliage, indicating that the photo was taken outdoors. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and is labeled with the identifier P1970.4801.0001.

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