Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Artists' Union demonstrators among other worker groups, May Day Parade, Communist Party route, possibly in Union Square, New York City)

Date

May 1, 1934

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.3934

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Artists' Union demonstrators among other worker groups, May Day Parade, Communist Party route, possibly in Union Square, New York City)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

May 1, 1934

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.3934

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Clothing 100
People 99.9
Sun Hat 97.7
Person 95
Adult 95
Male 95
Man 95
Crowd 94
Person 93.7
Person 92.6
Adult 92.6
Male 92.6
Man 92.6
Face 90
Head 90
Hat 88
Person 87.9
Person 87
Adult 87
Male 87
Man 87
Person 82
Baby 82
Person 63.1
Adult 63.1
Male 63.1
Man 63.1
Hat 60.5
Audience 56.8
Firearm 55.8
Gun 55.8
Rifle 55.8
Weapon 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 98.9
monochrome 94.9
group 93.3
many 92.9
adult 89.6
man 88.8
child 88.3
wedding 87.7
indoors 86.1
no person 84.6
veil 82.6
decoration 82.3
wear 81.7
chair 81.3
desktop 81.3
woman 79.8
baby 79.7
furniture 79.6
one 78.5
group together 78.2

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

glass 43.8
china 40.6
table 39.7
wedding 38.6
setting 34.7
restaurant 33.7
dinner 33.6
porcelain 31.3
banquet 28.2
celebration 27.9
party 27.5
napkin 26.4
dining 25.7
reception 24.5
ceramic ware 23.9
plate 23.8
utensil 23.7
luxury 23.2
fork 23
silverware 22.6
drink 22.5
event 22.2
wine 22.2
decoration 21.9
service 21.3
glasses 21.3
knife 21.1
lunch 18.9
tablecloth 18.6
marriage 18
food 17.9
container 17.9
decor 17.7
catering 17.6
flowers 17.4
bouquet 17.4
fine 17.2
elegant 17.1
meal 16.9
cutlery 16.6
fancy 16.4
place 15.8
wed 15.7
dine 15.7
flower 15.4
formal 15.3
romance 15.2
romantic 15.1
silver 15
arrangement 14.6
dish 14.6
set 13.6
eat 12.6
cloth 12.5
interior 12.4
wineglass 11.8
elegance 11.8
serve 11.7
cup 11.5
bride 11.5
alcohol 11.4
white 11.2
tableware 11
clothing 11
dinnerware 10.9
groom 9.9
medical 9.7
ceremony 9.7
tray 9.6
hotel 9.5
chair 9.5
sketch 9.4
day 9.4
floral 9.4
holiday 9.3
linen 8.8
equipment 8.8
bridal 8.8
roses 8.7
room 8.7
liquid 8.7
love 8.7
water 8.7
spoon 8.6
research 8.6
rose 8.5
brassiere 8.4
hand 8.4
paper towel 8.3
science 8
candle 8
black 7.8
supper 7.8
experiment 7.8
champagne 7.8
empty 7.7
drawing 7.7
biology 7.6
people 7.2
medicine 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

old 52.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 27-37
Gender Male, 72.7%
Calm 99.5%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.2%
Disgusted 0.2%
Angry 0.1%
Happy 0%
Confused 0%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Adult
Male
Man
Hat
Baby
Person 95%
Person 93.7%
Person 92.6%
Person 87.9%
Person 87%
Person 82%
Person 63.1%
Adult 95%
Adult 92.6%
Adult 87%
Adult 63.1%
Male 95%
Male 92.6%
Male 87%
Male 63.1%
Man 95%
Man 92.6%
Man 87%
Man 63.1%
Hat 88%
Hat 60.5%
Baby 82%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

an old photo of a person 76.4%
an old photo of a person 76.3%
a group of people posing for a photo 67.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

-100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This is a black-and-white negative image depicting a large crowd of people gathered, likely at a public event or rally. The attendees are dressed in period clothing, with many wearing hats typical of the early to mid-20th century. In the background, several banners or flags are visible, featuring text and symbols, although the reversed colors from the negative make it difficult to discern their exact details. The composition conveys a sense of density and activity, with individuals closely packed together.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a negative photograph showing a crowded scene with many people gathered together, possibly at a rally or demonstration. The individuals are wearing a variety of hats, with several wearing wide-brimmed fedoras, suggesting an event from an earlier era, likely mid-20th century or earlier.

In the background, several banners and signs are visible. These banners bear various symbols and text, although the negative format makes them difficult to read clearly. Some partial text is discernible, such as "Every Wed" on the right. The banners suggest that this could be a political or labor-related event, potentially a protest or union gathering.

The negative effect makes the image appear with inverted colors, where whites are black and blacks are white, providing a distinct and vintage appearance typical of early photographic film negatives.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a large crowd of people, likely taken in the early 20th century. The crowd is densely packed and appears to be gathered in a public space, possibly a street or square.

In the foreground, the faces of the individuals in the crowd are blurred, making it difficult to discern any specific features. However, some of the men are wearing hats, which suggests that they may be dressed formally for the occasion.

In the background, there are several banners and flags visible, which appear to be promoting various causes or events. The banners are likely to be political or social in nature, given the context of the photograph.

Overall, the image suggests that the crowd is gathered for a significant event or rally, possibly related to politics, social justice, or labor rights. The presence of banners and flags indicates that the gathering is likely to be a public demonstration or protest.

Answer: A black-and-white photograph of a large crowd of people, likely taken in the early 20th century, gathered in a public space, possibly a street or square, with banners and flags promoting various causes or events.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a crowd of people, with the majority wearing hats. The crowd is densely packed, and the individuals are facing towards the right side of the image. In the background, there are several flags and banners visible, although the details are not clear due to the low resolution of the image.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is a copyright notice that reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". Additionally, in the bottom-right corner, there is a code that reads "P1970.3934.0000".

Amazon Nova

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

The black-and-white image shows a large crowd of people gathered in an outdoor area, possibly for a political rally or event. The crowd is densely packed, with many people wearing hats, suggesting a formal or organized gathering. The image has a watermark at the bottom that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)." The crowd appears to be listening to a speaker, who is standing on a stage or platform in front of a banner or poster.

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

The black-and-white photo shows a large crowd of people gathered in an outdoor area. The people are wearing hats, and some of them are wearing glasses. The crowd seems to be watching something, perhaps a speaker, who is standing in front of them. Behind the crowd, there are banners and flags that are hanging on a rope. The banners have some text on them, but they are not clearly visible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an inverted black and white photograph showing a large crowd of people, seemingly at a rally or gathering. Many individuals are wearing hats. Several banners are visible, some with writing and illustrations. The crowd is dense, making it difficult to distinguish individual faces or expressions. The overall mood is one of gathering and possible protest.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

This black and white image captures a large crowd of people, likely at an outdoor event or demonstration. The focus is on the dense group of individuals, many of whom are wearing hats, with their backs to the camera. Overhead, banners and signs are visible, indicating some form of organization or cause. The overall scene suggests a gathering with a political or social purpose, reflecting a historical moment or movement. The image is grainy and appears to be an aged photograph, enhancing its sense of history.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a large crowd of people, likely at a public event or gathering. The crowd is densely packed, and most individuals are wearing hats, which appear to be uniform in style, suggesting a military or organized group. The hats resemble those worn by soldiers or members of a uniformed service.

In the background, there are banners and flags with various symbols and text, indicating that this might be a parade, rally, or some form of ceremonial event. The banners and flags have different designs and possibly represent different units, organizations, or causes.

The overall atmosphere suggests a formal or commemorative occasion, possibly related to a military or national event. The attire and setting hint at a historical context, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), indicating it is part of a historical or archival collection.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.3934.0000
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