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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Civil Works Administration demonstration, near the United States Customs House, 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, P1970.3962

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Civil Works Administration demonstration, near the United States Customs House, 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, P1970.3962

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Clothing 100
Sun Hat 100
People 98.1
Crowd 96.1
Coat 93.9
Face 92.8
Head 92.8
Audience 62.7

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.8
many 99.2
veil 98.8
crowd 98.2
lid 98.1
group 97.8
group together 97.7
man 97.3
wear 96.8
adult 96.4
monochrome 96
audience 95.6
uniform 94.1
war 94
woman 93.2
spectator 93.1
fedora 91.9
recreation 90.8
outfit 90.5
retro 90.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

clothing 24.3
military uniform 24.1
seat 21.6
covering 19.4
chair 18.8
classroom 18.7
uniform 18.5
pattern 18.5
city 17.4
spectator 15.4
consumer goods 15.3
room 15.1
travel 14.8
aerial 14.6
surface 14.1
texture 13.2
landscape 12.6
architecture 12.5
academic gown 11.4
support 11.4
modern 11.2
row 11.2
empty 11.2
town 11.1
colorful 10.7
design 10.7
building 10.3
industry 10.2
rough 10
panorama 9.5
construction 9.4
mortarboard 9.4
event 9.2
wallpaper 9.2
tourism 9.1
gown 9
roof 8.9
group 8.9
urban 8.7
visual 8.7
cap 8.4
new 8.1
water 8
sea 8
seats 7.9
headdress 7.9
stadium 7.8
folding chair 7.6
seamless 7.6
beach 7.6
patterns 7.6
cityscape 7.6
buildings 7.6
student 7.5
hall 7.5
outdoors 7.5
shape 7.5
backdrop 7.4
sports 7.4
many 7.4
vacation 7.4
metal 7.2
color 7.2
art 7.2
steel 7.1
summer 7.1
scenic 7
sky 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

person 94.9
player 65.8
white 61.9
posing 46.7
crowd 6.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 39-47
Gender Male, 99.5%
Calm 81.9%
Fear 8%
Sad 7.7%
Surprised 6.6%
Happy 1.1%
Confused 0.9%
Angry 0.7%
Disgusted 0.5%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Hat

Clarifai

Human face
Man
Clothing
Hat
Human nose

AWS Rekognition

Adult 98.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

people portraits 84%
paintings art 11.7%
streetview architecture 1.7%
events parties 1.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a crowd of people wearing hats and suits

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a group of men in white robes and hats

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This is a black-and-white negative image showing a dense crowd of people, primarily men, wearing formal coats, suits, and various styles of hats, including fedoras and flat caps. Their faces and clothing appear in inverted tonalities due to the negative format, creating a surreal effect with dark and light contrasts reversed. The composition suggests a gathering or event, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the clothing styles and general atmosphere. The image has a textured and dynamic look, emphasizing the density and collective nature of the crowd.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image is a negative photograph depicting a large crowd of people. Most of the individuals are wearing suits and hats, typical of early to mid-20th century fashion. The effect of the negative image makes the darker areas, such as the hats, appear light, and the lighter areas, such as their faces and shirts, appear dark. Due to the inversion, the details and contrasts are stark, highlighting the outlines and shapes of the crowd and their attire. The crowd appears to be gathered closely together, suggesting a public event or gathering.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a large crowd of people, mostly men, wearing hats and suits. The crowd appears to be densely packed, with many faces visible but no individuals clearly identifiable. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it is an older photograph. The overall impression is one of a large gathering or event, with the crowd filling the frame and creating a sense of anonymity and uniformity among the individuals depicted.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a striking black and white photograph showing a large crowd of men wearing fedora hats and suits, likely from the mid-20th century. The image has a distinctive artistic quality, with the crowd appearing in various shades of light and shadow, creating an almost surreal, pattern-like effect. Every person in the crowd is dressed similarly in the formal style of the era, with their fedoras creating a repeating visual element throughout the frame. The photograph appears to be taken at some kind of formal gathering or event. According to the credit line, this image is from the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

The composition is particularly interesting as it shows the crowd from an angle that emphasizes the sea of hats and faces, creating a powerful sense of uniformity and conformity that was characteristic of the time period. The lighting creates an atmospheric effect that makes some figures appear to fade into a ghostly white while others remain more sharply defined in the foreground.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a crowd of men, all wearing hats. The men are dressed in suits and coats, and they appear to be standing in a crowded area, possibly at an event or gathering. The image has a vintage feel to it, with the black-and-white tone and the style of the clothing suggesting that it may have been taken in the early 20th century.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of density and chaos, with the men packed tightly together and their faces blurred or obscured by the hats. The image also has a sense of nostalgia and historical significance, capturing a moment in time that is now lost to history.

In terms of composition, the image is well-balanced, with the men arranged in a way that creates a sense of depth and movement. The use of negative space around the edges of the image helps to draw the viewer's eye into the center of the photo, where the men are gathered.

Overall, this image is a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time that is both familiar and foreign. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and the value of photography as a means of documenting history.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large crowd of men, all wearing hats. The men are dressed in suits and ties, and they appear to be standing in a crowded area, possibly a public place or event.

The image is a vintage photograph, likely taken in the early 20th century. It has a classic, timeless feel to it, with a sense of nostalgia and historical significance. The men in the photo are all dressed in formal attire, which suggests that the event or occasion being depicted was a formal one.

The image is a powerful representation of a bygone era, capturing a moment in time that is both fascinating and intriguing. It invites the viewer to imagine what life was like during that time period, and to consider the social and cultural context in which the photograph was taken.

Overall, the image is a compelling and thought-provoking work of art that offers a glimpse into the past. It is a valuable historical artifact that can help us better understand the people and events of the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The black-and-white image shows a crowd of people wearing hats, some of them wearing suits, and they are gathered in an outdoor area. The people are looking in different directions, and some of them are looking straight ahead. There are some people standing in front of the crowd, and some of them are wearing ties. The image has a watermark on the bottom left corner that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)."

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

This is a black-and-white photograph of a crowd of people, possibly at a political rally or event. The people are dressed in formal attire, with hats and ties, and they appear to be standing in a row, facing the same direction. The photograph is taken from a low angle, giving the impression of a large crowd. The image has a vintage feel, and the quality of the photograph suggests that it was taken some time ago.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, high-contrast photograph that captures a dense crowd of men, mostly middle-aged or older, wearing hats. The negative effect amplifies the details and gives the image a stark, almost surreal quality.

Key Features:

  • Crowd: The photograph is primarily focused on a densely packed crowd. The men are arranged closely together.
  • Hats: The most striking feature is the prevalence of hats. Many men are wearing fedoras, others have flat caps, and there's a variety of hat styles.
  • Clothing: The men seem to be dressed in suits, jackets, and coats, suggesting a formal or public event.
  • Facial Expressions: It's difficult to discern expressions, due to the lack of detail caused by the high contrast.

Style & Context:

  • Negative effect: It's an inverted black and white photo with a lot of contrast
  • Historical Feeling: Based on the style of clothing and the image's overall aesthetic, it's possible that this image was taken during the mid 20th century.
  • Event: The photograph might be capturing a public gathering, a rally, or a sporting event.

Let me know if you'd like a more detailed analysis or have any other questions!

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The black and white photograph shows a large crowd of men, mostly wearing hats and suits or coats. The photograph is a negative, meaning that the light and dark areas are reversed, making it look as though the figures are glowing and their faces are washed out.

The men are closely packed together, with hats of various styles visible throughout the crowd, including fedoras, flat caps, and homburgs. They are wearing suits, ties, and overcoats, characteristic of clothing styles from the mid-20th century.

The composition of the photograph is such that the viewer is immersed within the crowd. The density of the crowd obscures any background details, focusing the viewer's attention solely on the collective presence of the men.

At the bottom of the photograph, the copyright information is displayed, which attributes the photograph to "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)." It also includes a reference number: "P1970.3962.0000."

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a large crowd of people, all dressed in formal attire, primarily consisting of suits and hats. The photograph is in black and white, giving it a historical feel. The crowd appears to be gathered for a significant event, as suggested by the formal dress code and the sheer number of people. The men in the crowd are wearing various styles of hats, including fedoras and other types of brimmed hats, which were common in earlier decades. The image is dense with people, and their faces are not clearly visible due to the angle and the crowd's density. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

The overall atmosphere suggests a formal gathering or ceremony, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the style of clothing and the black-and-white nature of the photograph.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

Harvard
College
and
University
Art
(Harvard
President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
Fellows
of
Museums)
President
P1970.3962.0000
WAGI

Google

@ President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.3962.0000
@
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.3962.0000