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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Civil Works Administration demonstration, near City Hall, 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, P1970.3993

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Civil Works Administration demonstration, near City Hall, 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, P1970.3993

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Clothing 100
Coat 100
People 98.3
Wedding 97.3
Text 77.2
Face 76
Head 76
Parade 57.7
Protest 57.6
Hat 56.5
Fashion 56.2
Overcoat 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 98.9
adult 93.1
many 91.4
crowd 91.1
man 90.8
group 90.7
war 89.3
monochrome 89
group together 87.3
wear 85.5
woman 81.8
business 78.7
street 78
military 76.7
city 75.8
administration 73.1
outdoors 61.1
no person 59.2
building 58.9
bill 56

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

flag 54.7
emblem 39.3
structure 37.3
billboard 36.7
signboard 30.1
city 29.1
night 27.5
architecture 25.1
sky 21.1
travel 20.4
cityscape 18.9
building 18.7
tower 17.9
water 17.3
light 16.7
scene 16.4
landscape 16.4
landmark 16.2
skyline 16.1
bridge 16.1
urban 15.7
silhouette 14.9
business 14.6
skyscraper 14.4
ocean 14.3
famous 14
downtown 13.5
sea 13.4
lights 13
design 12.4
tourism 11.5
tree 11.5
cloud 11.2
town 11.1
black 10.8
sunset 10.8
symbol 10.8
river 10.7
reflection 10.6
old 10.4
evening 10.3
cemetery 10.2
tourist 10
nation 9.5
bay 9.4
construction 9.4
holiday 9.3
dark 9.2
twilight 8.7
pacific 8.7
house 8.6
panorama 8.6
buildings 8.5
modern 8.4
street 8.3
dirty 8.1
art 8
office 8
beach 7.9
bright 7.9
summer 7.7
grunge 7.7
park 7.5
sand 7.4
vacation 7.4
coast 7.2
celebration 7.2
currency 7.2
bank 7.2
financial 7.1
icon 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

store 45.4
sale 9.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 29-39
Gender Female, 50.2%
Happy 58.1%
Calm 17.2%
Fear 10.4%
Surprised 7.6%
Disgusted 4.9%
Sad 4.1%
Confused 1.8%
Angry 1.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Adult
Bride
Female
Woman
Male
Man

Clarifai

Person
Clothing
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.3%

Categories

Captions

Salesforce

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

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

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a group of people holding signs and flags

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a monochromatic negative image showing a group of people gathered in a protest or demonstration. The individuals are dressed in coats and hats, suggesting a formal or winter attire typical of the early 20th century. They are holding signs and banners with various slogans, advocating for relief, workers' rights, employment, and fair wages. The text on the signs includes phrases like "Join Relief Workers League," "Demand C.W.A. Jobs," "Loans 13,000 Work for 13,444," and "Minimum Wage 30 Hours Per Week," indicating economic and labor-related demands. The scene appears to represent a labor movement or workers’ rally, likely during the Great Depression or another period of economic hardship. The use of the negative format highlights the stark contrasts in the composition.

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

The image is a negative photograph showing a group of people gathered together, likely participating in a protest or rally. The figures are wearing coats, and many are wearing hats, indicative of an earlier period, possibly during the Great Depression. Several people are holding signs with slogans and demands, emphasizing workers' rights and relief efforts.

Some of the banners and signs are visible, carrying messages such as:

  • "JOIN RELIEF WORKERS LEAGUE 29 E. 20 St."
  • "We Demand: 1) Minimum wages 30 hours per week 2) Reinstatement of those fired 3) No discrimination against negroes on jobs 4) Continuation of C.W.A. after May 1"
  • "C.W.A. JOBS OR ADEQUATE CASH RELIEF"
  • "DEMAND RIGHT TO ORGANIZE ON C.W.A. JOBS"
  • "RELIEF WORKERS LEAGUE BRONX LOCAL 1492 WASHINGTON AVE"

The signs and the clothing style suggest this is from the 1930s, a time of economic hardship marked by the Great Depression in the United States. The use of negative film gives the image an inverted appearance, creating a striking visual contrast between the figures and the dark background.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a large crowd of people gathered for a protest or demonstration. The crowd is holding various signs and banners with slogans and demands, including "Join relief workers league", "CWA jobs", "Demand right to organize", and "Relief workers league". The crowd seems to be gathered in a public space, possibly a street or square, at night or in low light conditions. The overall scene conveys a sense of collective action and social unrest.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The black and white image shows a large group of men, likely workers or protesters, standing together holding signs and placards. The signs have various slogans and demands written on them, though the text is not fully legible in the image. The men are wearing hats and coats, suggesting it may be a cooler weather setting. They appear to be gathered for some kind of organized demonstration or rally based on their unified stance and the messages on the signs they are holding up. The background is dark, putting the focus on the assembled group of men and their signs in the foreground.

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

This is a historical black and white photograph showing a labor protest or demonstration, likely from the 1930s. The image shows a large crowd of workers holding various protest signs and banners. Some of the visible signs read "JOIN WORKERS LEAGUE," "CWA" (likely referring to the Communications Workers of America), and other demands related to workers' rights and relief. The protesters appear to be wearing coats and hats typical of the Depression era. The signs indicate they are demanding minimum wages, reinstatement of fired workers, and the right to organize. The image appears to be from the Harvard University Art Museums collection, as indicated by the credit line at the bottom of the photograph. The stark contrast and lighting in the photograph creates a dramatic documentary effect typical of social protest photography from this period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people holding signs and banners, likely taken during a protest or demonstration. The crowd is densely packed, with individuals dressed in long coats, hats, and gloves, suggesting a formal or professional setting. Many of them hold signs, some of which are illegible due to the low resolution of the image. However, one sign appears to read "WE DEMAND" followed by several demands, including "Minimum Wages," "Reinstatement of those fired," and "No discrimination against Negroes & others." Another sign reads "RELIEF WORKERS LEAGUE" and "JOIN RELIEF WORKERS LEAGUE." The background of the image is dark, but it appears to be a city street with buildings in the distance.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of determination and urgency among the protesters, who are advocating for their rights and demanding change. The use of formal attire and the organized nature of the protest suggest that this may have been a well-planned event, possibly organized by a labor union or other advocacy group.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people, likely taken in the early 20th century. The individuals are dressed in formal attire, with men wearing suits and hats, and women wearing dresses and hats. They are standing together, holding signs that appear to be related to labor rights or union activities.

The signs feature text that is difficult to read due to the low quality of the image, but they seem to be advocating for better working conditions, higher wages, and improved benefits for workers. Some of the signs may also be referencing specific labor laws or regulations.

In the background, there are buildings and other structures that suggest the photo was taken in an urban setting. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of solidarity and determination among the individuals, who are united in their efforts to improve their working conditions and advocate for their rights as workers.

It's worth noting that the image has been processed through a computer program, which has altered its appearance and made it more difficult to discern certain details. Despite this, the image still conveys a powerful message about the importance of labor rights and the struggles faced by workers in the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered together in what appears to be a protest or rally. The people are standing in a line, holding banners with various slogans written on them. The banners are held high, and the people are looking forward, possibly towards a stage or podium where a speaker is addressing the crowd. The people are dressed in formal attire, with some wearing hats and glasses. The photograph has a vintage look, suggesting that it was taken many years ago.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered in a line, holding signs and banners with various slogans and messages. The signs are positioned in front of the people, and they are all dressed in white, possibly for a protest or demonstration. The signs include messages such as "JOIN RELIEF WORKERS LEAGUE," "C.W.A. JOBS," "DEMAND RELIEF," and "NO C.W.A. RIGHT." The image appears to be from the 1930s, based on the style of the clothing and the content of the signs.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

This appears to be a historical photograph of a labor protest or demonstration, likely taken during the Great Depression era in the United States. The image is dominated by a crowd of people, many of whom are holding signs and banners.

Several signs are visible, with phrases like:

  • "Join Relief Workers League"
  • "Does Loafs 13.000 E Work for 13.44" (This likely refers to the inadequacy of work or assistance programs)
  • "C.W.A. Jobs Or Adequate Cash Relief"
  • "Demand No CWA! Demand Right to Organize on CWA Jobs"
  • "Relief Workers League Bronx Local 1692 Washington Ave"

A large banner reads:

  • "Workers League Greater New York Bronx Local We Demand: 1. Minimum Wage 50c 4 day week 2. Reinstatement of those fired 3. No Discrimination against negro & foreign born 4. Confirmation or CWA job under May 1"

The clothing worn by the people (coats, hats) suggests a time period in the 1930s or 1940s. The overall tone of the image is one of struggle and demand for better working conditions and relief efforts.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a demonstration by the Relief Workers League. A large group of people, primarily men dressed in coats and hats, are marching and holding signs. A large banner that reads "Relief Workers League Greater New York Bronx Local We Demand," with several demands listed below, is visible. The signs held by the protestors have various slogans, including calls for adequate cash relief, jobs, and the right to organize on CWA jobs. The image's negative effect makes it appear as a historical photograph. The overall tone of the picture indicates the era and economic circumstances.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical protest or demonstration involving a large group of people. The scene appears to be from the early to mid-20th century, given the clothing styles and the quality of the photograph. The crowd is gathered outdoors, and many individuals are wearing hats and coats, suggesting cold weather.

Several signs and banners are prominently displayed, indicating the purpose of the demonstration. The signs read:

  1. "JOIN RELIEF WORKERS LEAGUE"
  2. "THIS LOAF 13,000 WORK FOR 13.7¢"
  3. "C.W.A. JOBS EXCEED CASH RELIEF"
  4. "WE DEMAND: Minimum wages 50 cents 4 day week; Reinstatement of those fired; No discriminatory dismissals; No speed-up; Continuation of CWA when FERA funds expire"
  5. "EXTEND CWA JOBS"
  6. "NO CWA NO DEMAND RIGHT TO ORGANIZE ON CWA JOBS"
  7. "RELIEF WORKERS LEAGUE BRONX LOCAL"

The demonstrators are advocating for better wages, job security, and the right to organize, particularly in relation to the Civil Works Administration (CWA) jobs. The signs reflect concerns about fair wages, job continuity, and workers' rights. The overall atmosphere suggests a collective effort to improve working conditions and economic stability for relief workers during a period of economic hardship, likely during the Great Depression.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

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