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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, P1970.4293.2

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, P1970.4293.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

City 99.5
Road 99.5
Street 99.5
Urban 99.5
Neighborhood 98.9
Transportation 96.9
Vehicle 96.9
License Plate 96.8
Coupe 95.8
Sports Car 95.8
Architecture 95.1
Outdoors 94.2
Machine 94.2
Nature 91.7
Alloy Wheel 91.5
Car Wheel 91.5
Spoke 91.5
Tire 91.5
Snow 68.8
Sedan 60.8
Tarmac 57
Winter 56.7
Storm 56
Factory 55.4
Brick 55

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

vehicle 98.8
people 98.3
transportation system 97.7
street 97.6
monochrome 96.2
war 94.9
car 93.9
military 91.6
group together 88.1
offense 85.5
adult 85.4
group 84.7
police 83.5
road 83.2
abandoned 81.4
weapon 80.4
administration 79.3
train 79.3
no person 77.9
two 77.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

truck 88.4
motor vehicle 60.7
vehicle 53.4
tow truck 52
car 36.4
military vehicle 27.6
wheeled vehicle 25.8
transportation 18.8
old 18.1
fire engine 17.5
transport 17.3
building 16.3
architecture 15.7
road 15.3
street 14.7
sky 14.7
automobile 14.4
auto 13.4
travel 12.7
wheel 12.5
pickup 12.1
industrial 11.8
machine 11.5
water 11.3
construction 11.1
tank 10.8
city 10.8
metal 10.5
fire 10.3
engine 9.6
urban 9.6
heavy 9.5
work 9.4
industry 9.4
ambulance 9.2
tourism 9.1
landscape 8.9
boat 8.7
emergency 8.7
ship 8.5
house 8.4
outdoors 8.2
danger 8.2
light 8
river 8
machinery 7.8
trailer 7.6
drive 7.6
tire 7.5
lorry 7.1
steel 7.1

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

white 73.1
parked 66.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Building
Wheel

Clarifai

Car
Wheel
Window
Poster

AWS Rekognition

Car 96.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

interior objects 95.3%
cars vehicles 3.8%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

an old black and white photo of cars on the street

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a street scene

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a photographic negative depicting a small-town street scene. It shows vintage cars parked along the curb of a commercial area, likely dating back to the mid-20th century, given the style of the automobiles. The buildings in the background feature storefronts with awnings and signage, and the signage includes labels such as "Fire Dept" and "Coca-Cola." A utility pole and visible power lines run alongside the street. The composition suggests a quiet urban or suburban setting, with some motion blur on one of the cars in the foreground, indicating movement.

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

This image appears to be a negative photograph of a street scene from an earlier era, likely the mid-20th century. The focus is on several vintage cars parked along a commercial street lined with brick buildings. On the left side of the image, there is a building with signs that read "CITY HALL" and "FIRE DEPT," indicating a municipal building. Further down the street, there are awnings on the buildings, suggesting small shops or businesses. One of the signs visible is for Coca-Cola, reflecting advertising of the time. Utility poles line the street, and there is one car in motion in the foreground, its blurred appearance indicating movement. Overall, the image captures a moment in a small town or city with architecture and vehicles characteristic of the early to mid-20th century.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a nighttime street scene in what appears to be a small town or city. The street is lined with various commercial buildings, including a fire department and other storefronts. Several vintage automobiles are parked along the street, and one vehicle is blurred, suggesting it is in motion. The overall scene has a moody, atmospheric quality, with the buildings and vehicles captured in a black and white photograph.

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

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from around the 1930s or 1940s. It shows a small-town street scene with vintage automobiles parked along what appears to be a main street. The buildings are brick with awnings over the storefronts. On the left side of the image, there's a sign that partially reads "RE DEPT" (likely "FIRE DEPT"). The cars in the image are typical of the era, with rounded bodies and running boards. The image has a slightly blurred quality, particularly visible in the car in the foreground which appears to be in motion. Power lines can be seen overhead, and the overall composition gives a good sense of small-town American life during this period. The image is credited 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 scene, likely taken in the 1940s or 1950s. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are several cars parked along the street.

  • Street:
    • The street is paved and appears to be well-maintained.
    • There are no visible markings or signs on the street.
  • Buildings:
    • The buildings are made of brick and have a classic, old-fashioned design.
    • They appear to be commercial or residential buildings, with some having signs indicating their use (e.g., "Hall" and "Dept").
    • Some of the buildings have awnings or canopies over their doors or windows.
  • Cars:
    • There are several cars parked along the street, including sedans and coupes.
    • The cars appear to be from the 1940s or 1950s, based on their design and style.
    • Some of the cars have distinctive features, such as fins or chrome accents.
  • Other details:
    • There are power lines running above the street, suggesting that the area has access to electricity.
    • There are no visible people or animals in the image, but there may be some pedestrians or animals in the background that are not clearly visible.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a bygone era, with its classic architecture, vintage cars, and nostalgic atmosphere.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, with a row of cars parked along the sidewalk. The cars are positioned in front of a row of buildings, which appear to be shops or stores. The buildings have awnings over their windows and doors, and some have signs indicating the businesses that occupy them.

In the foreground, the cars are the main focus of the image. They are all facing the same direction, with their headlights and taillights visible. The cars are parked closely together, with some of them overlapping each other slightly.

Behind the cars, the buildings provide a backdrop for the scene. The buildings are all similar in style, with brick facades and flat roofs. Some of the buildings have balconies or fire escapes, which add to the urban feel of the image.

Overall, the image presents a snapshot of everyday life in a small town or city. The cars and buildings suggest a bustling commercial area, while the lack of people in the image gives it a sense of quietness and stillness.

Amazon Nova

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

A black-and-white photo of a street with a car driving down it. On the left side of the road, there is a building with a sign that reads "HALL" and another sign that reads "RE DEPT." There are several cars parked on the side of the road, and there are buildings on both sides of the street. The photo has a watermark that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and "P1970.4293.0002."

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene from the past. The image has a slightly blurry effect, giving it an old-fashioned look. There are several buildings on the left side of the street, with awnings and signs above the entrances. The buildings are made of brick, and some have glass windows. On the right side of the street, there are several cars parked in front of the buildings. The cars are vintage models, with rounded shapes and small windows. The street is empty, with no people or other vehicles visible. The image captures a moment in time from a bygone era, with a sense of nostalgia and history.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly a film negative, depicting a street scene in a small town. A car is blurred, suggesting it's in motion as it passes buildings on the left side of the street.

Buildings and Architecture:

  • On the left, there's a building labeled "Y HALL" on top with "RE DEPT." underneath.
  • Adjacent to the hall, a row of single-story buildings lines the street, likely housing shops and businesses. These buildings have awnings shading their entrances.
  • Farther down the street, there is a sign that says "Coca-cola" and another sign that says "DRUG".

Vehicles:

  • Multiple cars are parked along the side of the road.

Atmosphere and Time Period:

The photo's overall feel suggests it was taken sometime in the mid-20th century, given the style of the buildings and cars. The high contrast and grainy texture enhance the vintage effect.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, negative-image photograph depicting a street scene from what appears to be a small town in the mid-20th century. The quality of the image suggests it is a vintage photograph.

Composition:

  • Main Subject: The central focus is on the street and several parked cars. A car in the foreground is blurred due to movement, which suggests it was in motion during the photo.
  • Background: Buildings line the street, indicating a town's main street. There is a fire department visible.
  • Perspective: The photograph uses a linear perspective, drawing the viewer's eye down the street.

Key Elements and Details:

  • Cars: Several vintage cars are parked along the street, providing context and era.
  • Buildings: Brick buildings with awnings, storefronts, and signs are visible, including a Coca-Cola sign.
  • Fire Department: The photo shows what appears to be a fire department.
  • Atmosphere: The shot has a sense of nostalgia.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of daily life from a bygone era.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a street scene from what appears to be an older era, possibly the mid-20th century, given the style of the cars and buildings. The photograph is in black and white and shows a row of buildings along one side of a street. The buildings have a mix of architectural styles, with some featuring brick facades and others with awnings over storefronts.

Prominent signs on the buildings include "CITY HALL" and "FIRE DEPT." on the left side, indicating that this street may be part of a town's civic center or main street. Several vintage cars are parked along the street, and some are in motion, adding a sense of activity to the scene. The cars have a classic design typical of the 1930s to 1950s.

The image has a slightly blurred or grainy quality, which could be due to the age of the photograph or the method of capture. The overall atmosphere suggests a historical snapshot of a small-town or urban street scene from a bygone era. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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