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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Civil Works Administration demonstration, New York City)

Date

December 1933-March 1934

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4084

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Civil Works Administration demonstration, New York City)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

December 1933-March 1934

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4084

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Clothing 98.8
People 97.6
Face 94.2
Head 94.2
Parade 92.9
Protest 92.9
Text 71.8
Crowd 69.8
Coat 56.7
Body Part 55.3
Finger 55.3
Hand 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.9
adult 98.6
man 98.4
group 97.4
furniture 95.6
many 95.4
indoors 94.4
room 94.1
war 93.7
woman 93.5
sit 93.3
seat 91
one 90.8
military 90.7
chair 90.4
administration 90.2
wear 90.1
group together 88.9
offense 86.9
monochrome 80.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

room 23.9
cinema 22.1
building 21.9
old 19.5
theater 18.1
business 17.6
architecture 16.8
classroom 16.5
cash 16.5
bank 16.1
man 15.5
money 15.3
currency 15.2
dollar 14.8
finance 14.4
home 14.3
people 13.9
banking 13.8
financial 13.4
interior 13.3
history 12.5
structure 12.2
house 10.9
wealth 10.8
person 10.7
male 10.6
pay 10.5
wall 10.4
monument 10.3
paper 10.2
sculpture 10
university 10
city 10
art 9.9
travel 9.9
one 9.7
indoors 9.7
bill 9.5
savings 9.3
tourism 9.1
franklin 8.9
chair 8.8
hundred 8.7
finances 8.7
statue 8.6
culture 8.5
capital 8.5
historical 8.5
hall 8.4
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metropolitan 8.4
facade 8.3
office 8.3
vintage 8.3
historic 8.2
window 8.2
religion 8.1
furniture 7.9
bills 7.8
economic 7.7
dollars 7.7
exchange 7.6
lamp 7.6
commerce 7.5
famous 7.4
economy 7.4
closeup 7.4
note 7.3
design 7.3
stone 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

crowd 0.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Baby
Hat

Clarifai

Human face
Clothing
Man
Hat
Human nose
Tree
Human mouth

AWS Rekognition

Adult 99%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

text visuals 44.2%
interior objects 39.6%
pets animals 4.2%
food drinks 4.1%
paintings art 3.1%
streetview architecture 3.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

a group of people sitting on a couch 64.4%
a group of people around each other 64.3%
an old photo of a man 64.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a group of people standing in a crowd of people

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

a black and white photo of a crowd of people

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a negative image of a gathering or protest featuring a crowd of people, many of whom are wearing hats and overcoats, suggesting a historical context. The banner visible at the center reads "Marine Workers Industrial Union" with a logo beneath the text. Additional signs, partially legible, are held by participants and appear to include phrases about workers’ rights and demands. A statue is visible in the background, suggesting the event takes place in a public square or urban setting. The buildings behind the crowd further reinforce the urban location. Subdued, inverted tones give the image a stark and dramatic quality.

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative depicting a crowd of people gathered, likely at a protest or public demonstration. The details of the people's faces and clothing are discernible as they appear in reverse contrast due to the negative effect. Most of the individuals are wearing hats and coats, suggesting it might be cool weather. In the background, there are signs and banners; one prominent banner reads "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION," indicating that this event might be related to labor rights or a workers' union gathering. The buildings in the background suggest an urban setting. The overall composition and content of the signs and people's attire suggest a historical scene, possibly from the early to mid-20th century.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a large crowd of people gathered together, likely participating in some kind of protest or demonstration. The crowd appears to be holding various signs and banners, including one that says "Marine Workers Industrial Union". The image is in black and white, giving it a gritty, historic feel. The crowd seems to be densely packed together, with many faces visible but not clearly identifiable. Overall, the image conveys a sense of collective action and social unrest.

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 labor union gathering or protest. In the image, there's a crowd of people wearing hats and coats, typical of early-to-mid 20th century fashion. A prominent banner in the image reads "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION." The crowd appears to be densely packed together, and there are what seem to be other signs or placards visible in the background. The image has a grainy, vintage quality typical of photographs from that era. The setting appears to be in an urban area, with some architectural elements visible in the background.

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 crowd of people, with a prominent banner in the center. The banner reads "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION" and features a logo above the text.

  • Banner:
    • The banner is white and rectangular in shape.
    • It is positioned centrally in the image, behind the crowd of people.
    • The text on the banner is written in a curved line at the top, with the words "MARINE WORKERS" and "INDUSTRIAL UNION" written below it.
    • A logo is visible above the text, but its details are not clear due to the low resolution of the image.
  • Crowd:
    • The crowd consists of many people, all facing towards the right side of the image.
    • They are dressed in formal attire, with men wearing suits and hats.
    • Some individuals in the crowd hold signs or banners, although the text on these is not legible.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image appears to be a city street or square.
    • There are several buildings visible, including a large stone structure with arched windows.
    • A statue is also visible in the background, but its details are not clear.
  • Overall:
    • The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly taken during a protest or rally.
    • The presence of the Marine Workers Industrial Union banner suggests that the event may have been related to labor rights or union activism.
    • The formal attire of the crowd and the presence of signs and banners suggest that the event was well-organized and intentional.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people, likely union workers, gathered in front of a building. The crowd is dressed in suits and hats, with some holding signs that are not clearly visible due to the low quality of the image. In the center of the photo, a large banner stands out, featuring the words "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION" in bold letters. The background of the image shows a large building with many windows, suggesting an urban setting.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical photograph capturing a moment of labor activism or protest, possibly from the early 20th century. The presence of the Marine Workers Industrial Union banner and the crowd's attire suggest a strong sense of solidarity and organization among the workers.

Amazon Nova

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a crowd of people gathered for a protest or demonstration. The people are standing closely together, with many of them wearing hats and holding signs or banners. The crowd appears to be in a public space, possibly a street or a square, with buildings and trees visible in the background. The image has a sepia tone, which gives it a historical or vintage feel. The text "Industrial Union" is visible on a banner held by one of the protesters.

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

The black and white photo shows a crowd of people gathered in front of a building. Some of them are wearing hats and formal attire. They are holding banners and placards with words written on them. One of the banners is in front, and it has the words "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION" written on it. Behind the crowd is a building with several windows and a statue on top.

Google Gemini

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph of a labor demonstration, likely from the mid-20th century. In the foreground, there's a crowd of people, many wearing hats and jackets, which was a common attire during that era. Among them, there's a large banner or sign for the "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION". The banner is centrally positioned and stands out amidst the crowd, suggesting its significance to the gathering.

Behind the crowd, there seems to be a building or structure, possibly an office building or a civic center. There are signs with messages related to work, deliveries, and the "LEAGUE BRONX LOC". Also visible is someone standing atop a platform or structure, possibly giving a speech or leading the demonstration.

The image is grainy, which is typical of older photographs, and has a darker tone, potentially taken during the evening or in low-light conditions.

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 photograph, likely from the mid-20th century given the style and subject matter. It captures a crowd of people, presumably at a demonstration or protest. The scene appears to be at night.

Key Elements:

  • Crowd: A large group of people fills the foreground, many wearing hats and coats, indicating a cooler climate. Their expressions are difficult to discern, but they seem engaged and possibly determined.
  • Banners and Signs: There are banners and signs in the background, a prominent one displaying "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION". Other signs are present, suggesting the focus of the demonstration and the issues they are protesting about.
  • Background: Behind the crowd, there is a building with arched windows.

Mood and Interpretation:

The image suggests a sense of solidarity and collective action. The presence of the banners, signs, and the large crowd indicates a shared cause or concern that has brought these people together. The dark and somewhat grainy aesthetic adds a historical feel, possibly suggesting a period of social or economic unrest. The man on top of the object in the background further suggests the intensity of the situation.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a labor demonstration or rally. The participants appear to be union workers, specifically from the Marine Workers Industrial Union, as indicated by the large banner held prominently in the center. The banner features the union's name and a symbol, likely representing their organization.

The crowd consists mainly of men, many of whom are wearing hats and overcoats, suggesting that the event took place during a colder season. The individuals in the foreground are looking towards the camera, and their expressions are not clearly discernible due to the grainy quality of the photograph.

In the background, there are additional banners and signs, one of which reads "RELIEF WORK DELIVERED TO WORK LEAGUE." The setting appears to be an urban environment, with buildings visible behind the demonstrators. The overall mood of the image suggests a collective action or protest, with the participants gathered to advocate for workers' rights or related issues.

The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, indicating it is part of the Harvard University Art Museums' collection. The image number "P1970.4084.0000" is noted at the bottom right corner.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph capturing a moment from a protest or demonstration. It features a crowd of people, many of whom are wearing suits and hats, indicating a formal or organized event. Prominently displayed in the center of the image is a large sign that reads "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION," suggesting the protest is related to labor rights and industrial unionism. Other signs are visible in the background, though the text on them is less clear, but they appear to be related to similar labor or social justice themes. The setting appears to be an urban area, with the backdrop of a building that has a classical architectural style. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of historical significance and activism.

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

This black-and-white image appears to depict a historical protest or demonstration. The crowd is composed primarily of men wearing suits, ties, and hats, which suggests the photo is from the early to mid-20th century. The participants are holding signs with various slogans and demands. A prominent sign in the center reads "MARINE WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION," indicating the involvement of workers from the maritime industry. Other signs mention issues such as "NO COAL LINES," "RELIEF DELIVERED TO EVERY HOME," and "WORK LEAGUE BRONX LOCAL," suggesting concerns about employment, economic relief, and labor rights. The setting appears to be an urban environment, with buildings visible in the background. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of activism and solidarity among the participants.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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