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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Japan)

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.5532

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Japan)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.5532

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Canal 100
Outdoors 100
Water 100
Waterfront 99.7
Neighborhood 98
Architecture 92.6
Castle 92.6
Fortress 92.6
Nature 92.3
Monastery 70.4
Housing 60.4
Transportation 57.8
Vehicle 57.8
Watercraft 57.8
Countryside 56
Hut 55.8
Rural 55.8
Ditch 55.7
Factory 55.3
House 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

water 96.2
street 96.1
people 95.4
river 92.8
monochrome 92.1
no person 92.1
flood 91.4
architecture 91.1
building 90.8
city 89.4
house 89.4
vehicle 89.1
transportation system 88.5
calamity 87.6
reflection 87.2
bridge 85.5
travel 85.1
rain 83.8
road 83.7
town 82.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

pier 100
support 79.7
device 60.2
ship 59.3
wreck 45.8
water 43.5
vessel 40.4
river 34.8
sea 34.5
sky 26.3
ocean 26.2
boat 24.2
travel 24
craft 22.3
architecture 21.9
city 21.7
tourism 18.2
beach 17.7
building 17.4
landscape 16.4
shore 15.6
summer 15.5
coast 15.3
bridge 14.7
coastline 14.1
vacation 13.9
cloud 13.8
lake 13.8
landmark 13.6
urban 13.1
house 12.7
england 12.4
cityscape 12.3
structure 12
old 11.9
clouds 11.9
tower 11.7
holiday 11.5
tourist 10.9
sunset 10.8
sand 10.5
town 10.2
vehicle 10.1
tree 10
reflection 9.8
buildings 9.5
transport 9.1
history 9
mountain 8.9
scenic 8.8
harbor 8.7
wave 8.7
construction 8.6
waves 8.4
island 8.3
sun 8.1
day 7.9
port 7.7
shipwreck 7.7
north 7.7
panorama 7.6
bay 7.6
historical 7.5
wood 7.5
light 7.4
historic 7.3
shoreline 7.1
trees 7.1
steel 7.1
weather 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

outdoor 99.8
train 99.6
sky 99.4
water 96
track 90.7
white 77.3
old 70.9
river 69
traveling 43.1
long 42.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building

Clarifai

House
Window
Tree

AWS Rekognition

Building 55.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

beaches seaside 35.5%
nature landscape 32.1%
cars vehicles 26.7%
streetview architecture 5%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a black and white photo of a river with houses in the background

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

an old black and white photo of a river and buildings

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This is a black-and-white photo showing a riverside scene in what appears to be a traditional Japanese town. Along the riverbank, there are several wooden buildings with tiled roofs, likely restaurants, tea houses, or homes with elevated terraces overlooking the water. The structures have distinctive traditional architectural features such as wooden frames and paper screens.

The river in the foreground features a stone-lined embankment, and the water flows gently beneath an overcast sky. The area beyond the buildings shows additional modern structures, suggesting an urban environment surrounding this quaint riverside setting. In the distance, there are faint silhouettes of hills or mountains.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a row of traditional Japanese buildings situated along a riverbank. The buildings exhibit classic architectural features such as tiled roofs and wooden frames, commonly seen in older Japanese structures. These structures appear to be built on slightly elevated platforms above the ground level to protect them from flooding. In the foreground, there is a river with visible ripples, and the opposite riverbank appears to have a stone or brick retaining wall. Behind the buildings, utility poles and antennas can be seen, indicating a blend of traditional and more modern elements. The setting seems to be in a town or city, with possible mountains or hills faintly visible in the distance. The overall scene conveys a sense of quiet and tradition.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a riverside town or city. The scene depicts a row of traditional Japanese-style buildings lining the riverbank, with the buildings having a distinct architectural style. The river itself is visible in the foreground, with some rocks or debris visible along the shoreline. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a historic or older setting, likely in Japan based on the architectural style of the buildings.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white photograph showing traditional Japanese buildings along a riverbank. The buildings appear to be in a traditional architectural style with distinctive wooden construction, sliding doors, and overhanging roofs. They are built right up against a stone retaining wall that runs along the river's edge. The buildings are two stories tall and seem to be residential or perhaps small businesses. Below the stone wall, there's a sloped embankment leading down to the water. The river takes up the lower portion of the image, and its surface appears calm. The scene looks to be from a historical period, possibly mid-20th century Japan, given the architectural style and the quality of the photograph.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a row of buildings along the edge of a body of water.

The buildings are situated on a raised platform, with a stone wall separating them from the water. The buildings have a traditional Japanese architectural style, with tiled roofs and wooden facades. They appear to be multi-story structures, with balconies and windows visible.

The body of water is calm, with small ripples on its surface. It appears to be a river or canal, given its proximity to the buildings and the presence of a stone wall along its edge.

In the background, there are hills or mountains visible, suggesting that the location is in a rural or semi-rural area. The sky above is overcast, adding to the serene atmosphere of the scene.

Overall, the image presents a peaceful and idyllic scene, with the traditional Japanese buildings and the calm body of water creating a sense of tranquility.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of buildings along a riverbank. The buildings are traditional Japanese architecture, with tiled roofs and wooden structures. They appear to be multi-story, with balconies and windows on each level. The buildings are situated along a stone wall that lines the riverbank, which is made of large stones and has a gentle slope leading down to the water's edge.

In the foreground, the river is calm and peaceful, reflecting the light from the sky above. The water is dark and murky, but it appears to be shallow, as there are rocks and pebbles visible just beneath the surface.

In the background, there are hills or mountains rising up behind the buildings, creating a sense of depth and distance. The sky above is overcast, with clouds covering most of the sun's rays. Overall, the image conveys a sense of serenity and tranquility, capturing a moment of stillness in a bustling city.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a serene riverside scene. The focus is on a row of traditional houses, possibly ryokans or inns, lining the riverbank. These buildings are constructed with wooden frameworks and tiled roofs, giving them a classic and timeless appearance. The houses are situated close to the water, and some of them have wooden balconies or verandas, which are adorned with hanging clothes, suggesting that these are occupied and in use.

The riverbank itself is lined with a stone wall, which serves both as a protective barrier and as a foundation for the houses. The river appears calm and tranquil, with gentle ripples on the surface. The water is a deep, dark gray, indicative of the monochromatic nature of the photograph. The sky above is overcast, contributing to the somber and nostalgic tone of the image.

In the background, there are more buildings and structures, some of which have antennas or other modern features, indicating that this is a contemporary scene set in a town or village. The overall atmosphere is one of quietude and simplicity, evoking a sense of timelessness and historical charm.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of houses along a river. The houses are built on a slope, with some of them having balconies or terraces. The river is calm, and there are rocks along its edge. The houses have tiled roofs, and some of them have windows with shutters. There are also some trees and bushes in the area. The sky is clear, and there are no clouds visible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The image depicts a black-and-white scene of a row of traditional Japanese buildings situated along a riverbank. The buildings are characterized by their dark tiled roofs, wooden facades, and multiple windows. Some of them have second-story balconies that extend slightly over the river.

The river itself takes up a significant portion of the image and shows gentle ripples on its surface. Between the river and the buildings, there is a stone embankment that appears to serve as a retaining wall, with a grassy area above it.

In the background, above the buildings, a few taller structures can be seen, as well as what appears to be a communications tower. The sky is overcast, adding to the somewhat muted and historic feel of the image. The overall composition is simple, with a focus on the architectural elements and the natural setting of the river.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vintage, black-and-white photograph depicting a waterside scene. It appears to be a historic view, possibly from a city or town in Japan, based on the architecture.

Specific Elements:

  • Water: A body of water, likely a river, dominates the foreground. The water surface has a slightly rippled texture, suggesting a gentle current.
  • Bank/Shore: The riverbank is visible, with a stone wall or embankment separating the water from the buildings. There seems to be a strip of land or vegetation between the wall and the water's edge.
  • Buildings: A row of traditional Japanese-style buildings lines the bank. These buildings feature dark tiled roofs, wooden structures, and potentially balconies or verandas overlooking the water. Some of the buildings have signs or writing on them.
  • Atmosphere: The lighting appears overcast, adding to the vintage feel of the photograph.

Possible Interpretation:

The photograph might capture a scene from a historical district in Japan, showcasing the traditional architecture and the relationship between the town and the river.

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 riverside scene in what appears to be a traditional Japanese town. The river flows in the foreground, with its water reflecting light, suggesting movement and ripples. On the opposite bank of the river, there is a row of traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs. These buildings are likely residential or commercial structures, typical of Japanese architecture.

The buildings are closely packed together and have multiple stories, with some featuring balconies or verandas. The architecture and style suggest that this could be an older part of a city, possibly in a historical district. There are also visible power lines and antennas, indicating a blend of traditional and modern elements.

In the background, there are some taller structures and what appears to be a water tower, adding to the urban landscape. The sky is clear, and distant mountains can be seen, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene, capturing a moment in time in this picturesque setting.

Qwen

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