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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Artists' Union demonstrator, Division IX, May Day Parade, Communist Party route, Fifth Avenue, New York City)

Date

May 1, 1935

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4027

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Artists' Union demonstrator, Division IX, May Day Parade, Communist Party route, Fifth Avenue, New York City)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

May 1, 1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4027

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Photographer 100
Photography 100
Camera 94.3
Electronics 94.3
Video Camera 94.3
Face 86.7
Head 86.7
Body Part 86.4
Finger 86.4
Hand 86.4
Portrait 77
Clothing 74.8
Footwear 74.8
Accessories 56.5
Strap 56.5
Glove 55.9
People 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.7
monochrome 97.3
adult 97.1
one 96.7
man 93.4
portrait 91.9
woman 91.8
administration 90
street 88.3
two 86.4
war 85.8
leader 83.7
military 83.2
group together 82.6
wear 79.1
child 79
actor 78.8
police 74.6
black and white 72.9
uniform 72.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

barbershop 49.1
shop 38.8
mercantile establishment 30.1
man 29.6
person 27.8
newspaper 27.2
people 25.7
male 25.1
product 20.5
place of business 20.1
portrait 18.1
adult 18
old 15.3
creation 15.3
chair 15.2
park 14.8
happy 14.4
family 14.2
senior 13.1
child 12.9
sitting 12.9
smiling 12.3
home 12
smile 11.4
couple 11.3
elderly 10.5
outdoors 10.5
school 10.4
mature 10.2
establishment 10.1
city 10
human 9.7
retirement 9.6
lifestyle 9.4
playing 9.1
holding 9.1
parent 8.8
indoors 8.8
love 8.7
men 8.6
business 8.5
casual 8.5
two 8.5
travel 8.4
attractive 8.4
hand 8.4
bench 8.3
wheelchair 8.3
street 8.3
women 7.9
urban 7.9
happiness 7.8
grandmother 7.8
face 7.8
retired 7.8
culture 7.7
scholar 7.3
seat 7.2
black 7.2
transportation 7.2
kid 7.1
day 7.1
together 7
look 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

person 89

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 47-53
Gender Female, 70.9%
Calm 99.6%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.2%
Happy 0.1%
Confused 0%
Disgusted 0%
Angry 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Boy
Child
Male
Adult
Man
Shoe

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Man
Footwear
Human mouth
Human hand
Human hair
Human eye
Human nose

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 54.8%
streetview architecture 23.1%
food drinks 10.8%
cars vehicles 4.7%
text visuals 2.8%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a woman in a dress shirt is holding a camera

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

a man in a white robe holding a sign that says nothing living artist

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This is a negative image that features a person seated, wrapped in a barrel or container with text displayed on it reading, “NOTHING THE LIVING ARTIST.” The individual has short, possibly white or light hair, and appears to be holding an object, potentially resembling a camera or equipment. Their expression and posture suggest they may be engaged or contemplative. In the background, there are figures standing with long garments and visible feet, seemingly in an indoor area with a circular decoration on the floor. The image has a stark contrast due to its negative format, reversing dark and light areas.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a black and white photographic negative. It shows a person sitting inside a barrel. The person has short, light-colored hair and is wearing a jacket with the words “NOTHING the LIVING ARTIST!” displayed on a sign attached to the barrel. In the background, there are people standing and wearing long garments that resemble coats or cloaks, and they appear to be walking on a flat surface, which might be the floor of a public space. The overall scene gives the impression of an artistic or protest performance, possibly related to the message on the sign. The inverted colors characteristic of a negative reveal the lighter tones as dark and vice versa.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a person sitting on the ground, wearing a jacket or vest with the text "NOTHING LIVING ARTIST" printed on it. The person appears to be a man, though their face is not clearly visible. In the background, there are other people's legs and feet visible, suggesting this is a street scene or public setting. The overall tone of the image is somber and reflective, capturing a moment of a person who seems to be a "living artist" of some kind, though their exact circumstances are unclear from the image alone.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing what appears to be a punk or avant-garde art performance. The subject is wearing a distinctive outfit with text that reads "NOTHING THE LIVING ARTIST" written on it. They have light-colored spiky or short hair and appear to be in some kind of performative pose. The image has a raw, documentary quality typical of underground art and music scene photography. The photo appears to be from a historical archive, as indicated by the Harvard University Art Museums credit at the bottom. The stark contrast and grainy quality suggest this was likely taken sometime in the late 1970s or early 1980s during the punk movement.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man wearing a sign that reads "NOTHING THE LIVING ARTIST!" The man has short, spiky hair and is wearing a vest with the sign attached to it. He appears to be standing in front of a group of people, possibly in a public setting.

The background of the image is not clearly visible, but it appears to be a street or sidewalk. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the man is making a statement or protest about the art world, possibly criticizing the commercialization of art or the lack of recognition for living artists.

The image was taken in 1920, as indicated by the copyright information at the bottom of the image, which states "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4027.000." This suggests that the image is a historical document that captures a moment in time from the early 20th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an elderly man with white hair, wearing a vest and holding a sign that reads "NOTHING the LIVING ARTIST!" The man is positioned on the left side of the image, facing right. He has a serious expression and appears to be engaged in some form of performance or protest.

In the background, there are several people standing around, but they are not clearly visible due to the low contrast and grainy quality of the image. The overall atmosphere suggests that the man is making a statement or expressing his views through his art or performance.

The image has a copyright notice at the bottom, which reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". This suggests that the image is part of a collection or archive related to art or performance at Harvard University.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring an elderly man sitting in a barrel. The barrel has the words "Nothing Living Artist" written on it. The man is wearing a jacket with the word "Front" on the back, and he is smoking a cigarette. Behind him, there are blurry figures of people in white dresses, possibly dancers, walking in a line. The background is dark, and there is a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white photo depicts a person sitting inside a barrel with a banner that reads "NOTHING LIVING ARTIST!" The person is wearing a jacket and gloves. He is holding a cigarette in his right hand and his left hand is resting on his chin. He has a serious expression on his face. Behind him, there are people wearing white clothing, possibly nurses.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a high-contrast, black and white photograph, appearing to be an old print or scan. The subject matter seems to be performance art or a protest.

Key Elements:

  • The Subject: A man wearing a barrel with the words "NOTHING the LIVING ARTIST!" emblazoned on the front. He has a determined expression and appears to be holding some objects.
  • The Setting: The photo is set on a pavement. Behind the man, the legs and white attire of other figures are partially visible.
  • The Message: The message written on the barrel suggests an artistic statement or commentary on the nature of art and perhaps life.

Details:

  • The man's hair is tousled, which adds to the artistic or perhaps chaotic feel.
  • The framing of the shot places the man at the center of attention, with the blurred background providing context.
  • The stark contrast between the dark barrel and the light writing amplifies the message.

Style and Interpretation:

The image is likely a documentary or a candid shot of an event. It might be a photograph taken to capture a moment of performance art, protest, or social commentary. The photograph's style and subject matter suggest the work may be experimental or related to the 1960s-1970s art world, which had a focus on the artist's work.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

Here is a description of the image:

The photograph is a black-and-white image featuring an older man with short, light-colored hair. He is wearing what appears to be a barrel or a large sign around his torso. On the barrel is written "NOTHING the LIVING ARTIST!" in bold, white capital letters against a dark background. He is holding an object in his hand. The image is partially inverted, with the darker areas appearing lighter and vice versa, giving it a negative-like effect.

In the background, there are indistinct figures walking away. They are wearing what appear to be light-colored robes or garments. The ground is visible, appearing to be a concrete or tiled surface. The image is slightly grainy, and there are some dust spots or imperfections visible on the surface. The overall impression is of a documentary-style photograph that is showing its age, possibly taken during a protest or demonstration. There is also a copyright notice in the lower left corner, crediting the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums). A code number "P1970.4027.0000" is at the lower right.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The black-and-white photograph depicts a person seated in a chair, with a sign draped over them. The sign reads "NOTHING TO THE LIVING ARTIST!" The individual appears to be wearing a costume or prop that covers their entire body, including their head, which is obscured by a cloth or material. They are holding a camera, which suggests they might be taking a photograph or documenting something.

In the background, there are two people standing, partially visible, wearing light-colored pants and shoes. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly in a gallery or exhibition space, given the context of the sign and the presence of the camera.

The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), indicating it might be part of an artistic or historical collection. The image has a vintage quality, suggesting it could be from an earlier era.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring an elderly person standing outdoors. The individual is wearing a large, printed shirt that reads "NOTHING THE LIVING ARTIST!" in bold letters, with additional text on the back that includes "FRONT" and other partially visible words. The person is holding what appears to be a camera and is looking slightly upwards. The background shows the lower bodies of other people, suggesting a public setting or a demonstration. The image has a grainy texture, indicative of its age, and the photography style gives it a documentary feel. The overall atmosphere suggests a moment captured during a protest or public event, emphasizing the themes of activism and artistic expression.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This striking black-and-white photograph captures a surreal scene of a person seemingly emerging from a large cylindrical container on the ground. The container is labeled with the words "NOTHING the LIVING ARTIST!" in bold capital letters, suggesting an artistic or conceptual statement. The person has short, light-colored hair and is holding a tape recorder, possibly broadcasting or recording audio. The background shows the lower legs and feet of two figures dressed in white, standing on a circular mat. The overall composition and elements indicate a performance art piece, emphasizing themes of identity, existence, and creativity. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and is cataloged as P1970.4027.0000.

Text analysis

Amazon

Fellows
Harvard
and
College
LIVING
University
Art
(Harvard
President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
Museums)
of
President
ARTIST!
P1970.4027.0000
ANOTHING
عمال LIVING
FARNT
عمال

Google

HOTHIN LIVING ARTIST © President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4027.0000
HOTHIN
LIVING
ARTIST
©
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(
University
Art
Museums
)
P1970.4027.0000