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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Hong Kong)

Date

March 3, 1960-March 13, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.2303

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Hong Kong)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 3, 1960-March 13, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.2303

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-07

Pedestrian 99.9
Human 99.9
Vehicle 99.6
Automobile 99.6
Transportation 99.6
Car 99.6
Person 99.5
Road 99.4
Building 99.4
City 99.4
Street 99.4
Urban 99.4
Town 99.4
Person 99.2
Person 99.1
Person 98.7
Person 98.2
Person 96
Person 94.3
Person 94.3
Person 93.9
Neighborhood 92.9
Car 92.6
Person 92.4
Metropolis 91.4
Person 88.5
Person 86.9
Person 86
Person 84.7
Rural 84
Outdoors 84
Nature 84
Shelter 84
Countryside 84
Person 78.9
Crowd 68.6
Person 67.2
Downtown 66
Alleyway 64
Alley 64
People 62.8
Architecture 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

people 99.9
street 99.2
adult 99.1
monochrome 99
group together 98.2
group 98.2
many 98
transportation system 94
stock 94
vehicle 93.8
man 92.5
several 92.4
crowd 89.2
two 88.5
Broadway 88.2
war 87.7
road 87.2
commerce 87
pavement 85
one 83.3

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

architecture 44.8
city 40.7
building 34.1
travel 25.3
flag 24.6
urban 23.6
night 20.4
old 20.2
tourism 19.8
buildings 18.9
street 18.4
cityscape 18
emblem 17.3
stall 17
landmark 16.2
house 15.2
sky 14.7
downtown 14.4
tower 14.3
structure 14.3
famous 13.9
tourist 13.3
town 13
lights 13
plaza 12.1
light 12
construction 12
culture 12
history 11.6
skyline 11.4
supermarket 10.9
ancient 10.4
skyscraper 10.4
business 10.3
stone 10.3
destination 10.3
hall 9.8
new 9.7
window 9.4
drawing 9.2
modern 9.1
center 9
river 8.9
grocery store 8.9
temple 8.8
high 8.7
art 8.7
scene 8.6
capital 8.5
bridge 8.5
sketch 8.5
historical 8.5
china 8.5
monument 8.4
historic 8.2
square 8.1
religion 8.1
mercantile establishment 7.8
black 7.8
cloud 7.7
built 7.7
office 7.6
attraction 7.6
classic 7.4
people 7.3
road 7.2

Google
created on 2018-03-23

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

building 100
outdoor 100
street 98.7
sign 92.5
city 87.1
white 83.7
walking 77.8
people 68.5
busy 66.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 11-18
Gender Female, 50.4%
Angry 49.5%
Sad 50.4%
Calm 49.5%
Confused 49.5%
Surprised 49.5%
Happy 49.5%
Disgusted 49.5%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Person
Car 99.6%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a black and white photo of a busy street in the city -100%

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-30

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a crowded city street, presumably in an Asian city. The street is lined with various shops, businesses, and signage written in Chinese characters. There are many people walking along the sidewalks, and some vehicles, including what looks like an older car, are visible on the street. The overall atmosphere conveys a bustling, vibrant urban scene with a strong Asian cultural influence.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-30

The black and white image shows a busy street scene in what appears to be an older Chinatown district, likely from the mid-20th century judging by the cars and storefronts. The street is lined with multi-story buildings covered in Chinese and English signs advertising silk stores, tailors, and other businesses catering to the local community. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalks passing beneath the many hanging signs and banners. The overall scene conveys a lively, bustling commercial district full of small shops and foot traffic characteristic of historic Chinatown neighborhoods.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-30

This is a black and white photograph of a busy street in what appears to be Hong Kong's Chinatown, likely from the 1950s or 1960s. The street is filled with numerous storefront signs in both English and Chinese characters. Some notable businesses include a "Silk Store," "Cheung Tailor," and "Wah May Company" which advertises as dealers and exporters of antiques and handicrafts. The architecture features traditional Chinese-style buildings with ornate balconies and numerous hanging signs creating a layered, busy visual effect. A classic white car (possibly from the 1950s) can be seen parked on the street, and there are several pedestrians walking along the sidewalks. The overall scene captures the vibrant commercial activity and cultural mix of Hong Kong during this period, with its blend of Eastern and Western influences evident in the bilingual signage and mix of architectural styles.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a bustling street in Hong Kong, circa 1960s. The street is lined with various shops and signs, including those for tailors, silk stores, and dealers of antiques and ivoryware. The signs are written in both English and Chinese characters, indicating the city's cultural diversity.

In the foreground, a white car is parked on the left side of the street, while pedestrians walk along the sidewalk. The atmosphere appears lively, with people going about their daily business. The overall scene suggests a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a mix of traditional and modern elements.

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique character of Hong Kong during the 1960s. It highlights the city's rich cultural heritage and its status as a major commercial center at the time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a bustling street in Hong Kong, lined with shops and signs. The street is filled with people walking in both directions, and there are several cars driving down the street. The buildings on either side of the street are multi-story, with balconies and signs hanging from them.

The signs are written in both English and Chinese characters, and they advertise various businesses such as tailors, silk stores, and exporters. Some of the signs are large and prominent, while others are smaller and more discreet.

In the foreground, there is a white car driving down the street, and several people are walking towards the camera. In the background, the street stretches out into the distance, with more buildings and signs visible.

Overall, the image captures the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of a Hong Kong street in the mid-20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The black-and-white photo shows a busy street with lots of people and shops. On the left side, there is a car, and on the right side, there are many people walking on the street. The buildings on both sides have many signs hanging from them. Some of the signs have Chinese text on them. The street is narrow, and the buildings are close together.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This is a black-and-white photograph of a busy street in a city, with many people walking and shops on both sides of the street. The shops have signs in Chinese characters and English, indicating that they sell various items such as silk, tailors, and photo supplies. The street is lined with tall buildings, and there are cars and bicycles parked on the side. The image captures the hustle and bustle of the city, with people going about their daily activities.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-23

Here's a description of the image:

This black and white photograph captures a bustling street scene in what appears to be a city in Asia, likely Hong Kong given the mix of English and Chinese signage. The street is crowded with pedestrians and a few cars, creating a dense and vibrant atmosphere.

Overhead, a plethora of signs hang above the shops, many in both English and Chinese characters. These signs advertise various businesses such as silk stores ("A Y Silk Store", "Bombay Silk Store.Ltd"), tailors ("Cheung", "Mai Lee Hon Khan Ladies Tailor", "Sing Kee Tailor"), and other commercial establishments like "Wah May Company" (dealers and exporters of antiques, ivory wares, wood & stone carvings, etc) and "Arts Photo Copy Co". The signs overlap and fill the frame, adding to the chaotic yet captivating urban landscape.

The buildings on either side of the street are older, with some featuring balconies. Laundry is hung out to dry from some of these balconies, adding a touch of domesticity to the commercial setting. The overall impression is of a thriving, energetic city filled with history and culture. The photograph evokes a sense of a bygone era, perhaps the mid-20th century, due to the style of the cars and the clothing worn by the people.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-23

This black and white photograph captures a bustling street scene, likely in a major city, based on the density of buildings and the activity of people. The perspective is a medium shot, looking down a street lined with buildings on either side, many with signage.

The buildings appear to be multi-story, with architectural details like balconies and ornate railings adding character. The street is crammed with an assortment of signage, written in both English and what appears to be Chinese characters, indicating a vibrant commercial area. The signs advertise a range of businesses, including a silk store, tailors, and possibly shops selling antiques or handicraft.

People populate the street, some walking, others appearing to be interacting. A vintage-looking car is visible on the left. The overall atmosphere is one of lively commerce and everyday life, conveying a sense of history with the grainy quality and the style of the photograph. The lighting is soft, suggesting overcast conditions.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a bustling street scene in what appears to be a densely populated urban area, likely in an Asian city. The photograph is in black and white, giving it a vintage or historical feel. The street is lined with numerous signs in both English and Chinese, indicating a variety of businesses, including silk stores, tailors, and other retail shops. Some of the visible signs include "Bombay Silk Store Ltd," "Sing Kee Tailor," "Wah May Company," and "Mow K Ladies Tailors."

The buildings are multi-storied and closely packed together, with balconies and signage extending out over the street. The street itself is busy with pedestrians and a few vehicles, including a car parked on the side. People are walking along the sidewalks and crossing the street, suggesting a lively and active commercial area. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of vibrant commerce and daily life in a bustling city.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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