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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Moses Soyer, Artists' Union and Artists' Committee of Action demonstration for job relief and a municipal art gallery, West Eighteenth Street, New York City)

Date

October 27, 1934

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.3908

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Moses Soyer, Artists' Union and Artists' Committee of Action demonstration for job relief and a municipal art gallery, West Eighteenth Street, New York City)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

October 27, 1934

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.3908

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Book 99.9
Comics 99.9
Publication 99.9
Face 91.2
Head 91.2
Art 87.8
Collage 87.8
Painting 57.1
Photography 57
Portrait 57
Clothing 56.4
Coat 56.4
Batman 56.2
Advertisement 55.5
Poster 55.5
Accessories 55.2
Formal Wear 55.2
Tie 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.8
group 98.4
group together 96.4
adult 95.8
man 94.8
one 94.7
administration 93
vehicle 92.7
several 91.9
three 91.4
wear 91.1
woman 90.5
many 89.9
four 89.4
five 89.3
two 89.3
leader 88.1
war 86.6
military 85.5
uniform 81.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

device 32.6
person 19.9
car 17.8
man 17.5
aviator 17
breathing device 14.2
business 14
iron lung 13.6
adult 13.6
people 13.4
ventilator 13.3
vehicle 13.1
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male 12.1
technology 11.1
work 11
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lifestyle 10.8
happy 10.6
human 10.5
portrait 10.3
bass 9.9
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metal 8.8
automobile 8.6
money 8.5
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safety 8.3
suit 8.2
mask 8.1
digital 8.1
transportation 8.1
computer 8
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megaphone 7.9
smile 7.8
face 7.8
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auto 7.7
elegance 7.6
power 7.6
oxygen mask 7.5
banking 7.3
industrial 7.3
color 7.2
sexy 7.2
steel 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

text 99.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Poster
Man
Human mouth
Human nose
Human eye

AWS Rekognition

Adult 98.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

a person holding a book 27.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie with a picture of a man in a suit

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

a man in a suit and tie is in front of a wall with posters

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

The image appears to be a black-and-white negative photograph featuring a man in a suit with slicked-back hair, holding a cigarette. The man's face and figure dominate the left side of the composition. The background displays a chaotic collage of posters or drawings, showcasing various faces and figures in exaggerated expressions or poses, possibly resembling caricatures or illustrations. The text "EMBER" is partially visible, suggesting it could be part of a larger word or phrase. The image has an abstract and surreal quality due to the inverted colors of the negative format.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image appears to be a photographic negative. It features a man in a suit who is facing the camera, holding a pipe in his mouth, which is casting a line-like shadow across his face. Behind him, there is an array of what seem to be posters or murals containing various artistic or graphic elements. These posters have bold design elements, like stylized figures and text that might be part of an advertisement or an artwork. The inversion typical of a negative makes darker areas appear light and vice versa, creating a surreal and striking contrast throughout the composition.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a collage or photomontage composed of various elements. It features a central figure with a distorted, almost skull-like face, surrounded by other abstract and fragmented visual elements. The overall impression is one of a dark, unsettling, and surreal composition, with a sense of unease and discomfort conveyed through the juxtaposition of these visual elements.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a black and white artistic photograph or collage with a surreal quality to it. The image shows what appears to be an inverted or negative-like portrait combined with other graphic elements. There's text visible, though partially obscured, with what looks like "BER" visible in the frame. The composition has a strong contrast between light and dark areas, creating a dramatic effect. The style is reminiscent of avant-garde photography and graphic design from the early to mid-20th century. The image has a somewhat eerie or unsettling quality due to the stark lighting and unusual perspective. According to the citation, this piece is from the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man in a white suit, with a tie and a cigarette in his mouth. The man appears to be looking at the camera, but his face is blurred.

Behind the man are several posters or paintings, which are also blurred. One of the posters appears to have the word "BER" on it, but the rest of the text is illegible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in an artistic or cultural setting, possibly at an exhibition or gallery.

The image has a copyright notice at the bottom that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and a date of "P1970.3908.0000". This suggests that the image is part of a collection held by the Harvard University Art Museums and was taken in 1970.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a collage featuring a man's face and various other images.

  • The man's face is positioned in the bottom-left corner of the image.
    • He has short hair and is wearing a suit jacket, tie, and shirt.
    • His facial expression appears neutral or serious.
  • Behind the man's face, there are several other images that appear to be cut out from different sources.
    • Some of these images depict people's faces, while others show abstract shapes or patterns.
    • The images are arranged in a seemingly random manner, with some overlapping each other.
  • In the background, there is a large image of a person's face with a beard and mustache.
    • This image is partially obscured by the other images in the collage.
    • The overall effect of the collage is one of chaos and disorder, with many different images competing for attention.
  • The image has a distressed or worn appearance, with visible signs of aging such as cracks and scratches.
    • This adds to the overall sense of decay and neglect that pervades the image.

In summary, the image is a collage featuring a man's face and various other images, arranged in a seemingly random manner. The overall effect is one of chaos and disorder, with many different images competing for attention. The image has a distressed or worn appearance, adding to the overall sense of decay and neglect.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a man's face with a cigarette in his mouth. The man's face is partially obscured by a mask or a piece of paper with the word "BER" written on it. Behind the man, there is a large poster or advertisement with a person's face and a dog's head, possibly a cartoon or a mascot. The poster has a black-and-white color scheme and is placed on a wall. The image has a vintage or old-fashioned look, possibly taken in the early 20th century.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is in black and white. It features a man with a cigarette in his mouth, wearing a suit and tie. He is looking to the left. Behind him is a large poster with the word "Ober" written on it. The poster features a man and a woman, both wearing hats. The man's face is obscured by the man in front of him. The woman's face is visible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, negative print, which gives it a surreal, somewhat unsettling quality. It appears to be a composition of multiple elements, possibly created or manipulated by an artist or photographer. The overall effect is cluttered, with a mix of portraits, posters, and a centrally positioned figure.

Key Elements:

  • Man in Suit: A man in a suit and tie is prominently positioned in the foreground. He has a cigarette (or similar object) in his mouth, and his expression is somewhat serious or enigmatic. He looks directly at the camera.
  • Background/Posters: The background is filled with images, the details of which are difficult to make out. It includes faces of individuals and large text reading "BER".
  • General Composition: The image is a collage or montage of different photos or art.

Style & Tone:

  • Negative: The negative style of the image gives it a haunting or dreamlike atmosphere.
  • Contrast: The contrast between light and dark is strong, which emphasizes the details and creates a visual tension.
  • Cluttered: The composition feels crowded, and the overlapping images make it hard to fully parse everything at first glance.

Potential Interpretations:

Given the negative style and the layering of imagery, it could be a form of social commentary. It might be a form of protest or commentary on a specific social or political topic, potentially related to the text "BER".

Overall, the image is a complex piece with a strong visual impact. It is open to interpretation because of the nature of the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image is a black and white negative, possibly of a photograph. In the foreground, a man stands with a cigarette or similar object protruding from his mouth. He is wearing a suit and tie. Behind him, there are several posters or images, some appearing to be portraits of people. One visible word on one of the posters appears to be "BER." The overall composition is dense with overlapping elements, creating a cluttered and somewhat surreal effect.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a surreal or abstract collage. It features various overlapping elements, including parts of human faces, text, and geometric shapes. Here's a detailed breakdown:

  1. Faces:

    • There is a prominent face in the center with blurred features, wearing a suit and tie.
    • Surrounding this central face are other facial fragments, including eyes, noses, and mouths, which are partially obscured or overlaid with other elements.
  2. Text:

    • There are fragments of text scattered throughout the image. Some visible letters include "BE" and parts of other words, but the full context of the text is not clear.
  3. Geometric Shapes:

    • The image includes various geometric shapes, such as rectangles and circles, which intersect with the faces and text.
  4. Overall Composition:

    • The composition is chaotic and layered, creating a sense of depth and complexity. The use of black and white adds to the dramatic and surreal effect.
  5. Artistic Style:

    • The style is reminiscent of Dada or Surrealist art, which often uses collage and juxtaposition to create unexpected and thought-provoking images.

The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), suggesting it may be part of an artistic or historical collection.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This is a black and white photograph featuring a man in the foreground, who appears to be engaged in some form of artistic activity, possibly painting. He is holding a paintbrush and is partially obscured by a sign or banner that reads "LIBER." Behind him, there is a large mural or artwork that includes stylized faces and figures, some of which are quite dramatic and expressive. The background also seems to include various illustrative elements, possibly related to a political or cultural theme. The overall composition suggests a connection to art, history, or political commentary. The photograph is labeled as being from the Harvard University Art Museums, indicating its significance and provenance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image is a black and white photograph that appears to use double exposure or a similar technique to combine a portrait of a man with a surreal, expressive painting. The man, who is in the foreground, is depicted with a neutral expression, wearing a suit and tie. Behind him, the painting features dramatic, distorted faces with exaggerated expressions, possibly conveying emotions like anger or fear. The painting includes bold lines and abstract shapes, contributing to a sense of movement and intensity. The overall effect is a blend of realism and surrealism, creating a striking and thought-provoking composition. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and has an inventory number P1970.3908.0000.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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