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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (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, P1970.3920

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (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, P1970.3920

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Clothing 100
Coat 100
City 99.8
Road 99.8
Street 99.8
Urban 99.8
Banner 90.9
Text 90.9
Overcoat 87.9
Face 77.2
Head 77.2
Hat 56.9
People 56.7
Walking 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.6
street 97.5
group together 97.2
group 96.5
monochrome 96
adult 95.4
man 94.6
vehicle 92.7
one 91
wear 91
woman 87.7
two 87.4
administration 86.3
transportation system 86
war 86
bill 82.8
several 80.2
three 79.9
outfit 79.4
military 78.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

shop 47.7
newspaper 46.4
product 35
mercantile establishment 33.7
creation 27.1
shoe shop 25.8
place of business 22.4
man 17.5
city 16.6
architecture 16.5
old 16
building 15.4
male 14.2
business 14
people 13.4
barbershop 13
art 12.4
sculpture 11.6
daily 11.4
ancient 11.2
men 11.2
establishment 11.1
adult 10.4
bakery 9.7
interior 9.7
room 9.6
stall 9.5
wall 9.4
town 9.3
house 9.2
historic 9.2
vintage 9.1
person 8.7
statue 8.6
black 8.4
monument 8.4
sign 8.3
urban 7.9
stone 7.6
church 7.4
street 7.4
looking 7.2
work 7.2
home 7.2
boutique 7.1
clothing 7
travel 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Male, 51.7%
Calm 94.3%
Surprised 6.8%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.6%
Angry 1.5%
Disgusted 0.8%
Happy 0.6%
Confused 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Poster
Man
Human face
Footwear

AWS Rekognition

Adult 98.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 64%
streetview architecture 34%
interior objects 1.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

a black and white photo of a person 51.2%
an old photo of a person 51.1%
a person standing next to a window 35.3%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

a black and white photo of people walking down the street

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

a photograph of a group of people standing in front of a truck

OpenAI GPT

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

The image appears as a negative photograph depicting a group of people gathered on a street with banners and large, abstract sculptures or props. The negative format inverses the typical light and dark tones, making lighter areas appear dark and darker areas light. There is a banner on the left with text partially visible, saying, "Must you ever tried to eat... We can't do..." which suggests some form of protest or message being conveyed by the group. The large, geometric sculptures in the center feature bold patterns and shapes, possibly hinting at artistic or symbolic significance. The people wear varied clothing, including coats, and the background includes urban architecture, with visible signage such as "LOFTS TO LET" and "MANUFACTURERS TRUST COMPANY." Overall, the scene suggests a gathering, possibly a demonstration or artistic event, rendered in photographic negative format.

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

The image is a photographic negative depicting a street scene with a group of people gathered around some artwork and banners. The negative effect causes the colors to be inverted, giving the image an unusual and ghostly appearance. The centerpiece of the image seems to be a tall, abstract sculpture or installation that resembles a figure, possibly resembling a robot or a constructivist piece. This object is composed of various geometric shapes and patterns.

To the left of the sculpture, there is a banner held by people that reads, "Must You ever tried to Eat? We CAN'T DO IT." The letters are inverted due to the negative, giving the text a distinct appearance. The banner also features an image of a person or figure.

In the background, there appears to be a building with signage, including words that might say "Manufacturers Trust Company." The presence of words and multiple people indicates a public or protest event. The people in the image are wearing coats, hats, and appear to be engaged in observing or potentially participating in an activity centered around the banners and abstract sculpture.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a crowded urban street scene. In the foreground, there are various posters and advertisements displayed on the exterior of a building. The posters include slogans and text, though the specific content is not entirely legible. In the background, there are several people visible, though their faces are not clearly distinguishable. The overall scene conveys a sense of activity and energy within the urban environment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The black and white image shows a street protest or demonstration taking place. A large banner is being carried that reads "We can't do it!" suggesting the protesters are expressing opposition to something. The protesters appear to be wearing costumes or outfits with geometric patterns. In the background, buildings can be seen lining the street where the protest is occurring. The image has a grainy, vintage quality indicating it was likely taken some time ago.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a black and white historical photograph that appears to be from an art exhibition or display. The most prominent feature is what looks like an abstract, geometric artwork or sculpture mounted on the wall. The piece has tall, angular forms in black and white with diamond patterns. Below the artwork, there are several people viewing the exhibition, though their figures appear somewhat blurred or overexposed in the vintage photograph. There's also what appears to be a banner or sign with text visible in the upper left portion of the image. The setting appears to be an indoor gallery or exhibition space with white walls. The image has the credit line indicating it's from the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a parade float, likely from the 1920s or 1930s, featuring a large, abstract sculpture resembling a ship's mast and sails. The float is decorated with various signs and banners, including one that reads "Mr. 2 You EVER TRIED to Eat a Painting?" and another that says "WE CAN'T DO IT."

In the foreground, several people are standing around the float, dressed in clothing typical of the time period, such as suits, hats, and dresses. The background of the image shows a city street with buildings and other floats, suggesting that the parade is taking place in an urban setting.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical photograph of a parade or festival, possibly related to art or culture, given the presence of the abstract sculpture and the signs referencing painting.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people standing in front of a building, with a large banner and a sculpture or installation in the foreground. The banner reads "We can't do it" and features an image of a man holding a paintbrush, with the words "You ever tried to eat a painting?" written above him. The sculpture appears to be made of various materials, including wood, metal, and fabric, and features a mix of geometric shapes and abstract forms.

In the background, several people are visible, some of whom are wearing hats and coats, suggesting that the photo was taken on a chilly day. The building behind them has a sign that reads "Manufacturers Trust Company," indicating that it may have been a bank or financial institution at the time the photo was taken.

Overall, the image suggests that it was taken during a protest or demonstration, possibly related to the art world or the economy. The presence of the banner and the sculpture suggests that the event may have had a creative or artistic component, while the serious expressions on the faces of the people in the photo suggest that the issue at hand was important and potentially contentious.

Amazon Nova

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

A black-and-white image shows a group of people standing in front of a building. The building has a sign that reads "Paint Manufacturers' Company." The people are wearing white coveralls and seem to be preparing for a parade. There is a banner with a drawing of a man and the text "We Can't Do It" hanging on the building. There is also a banner with the text "We Can't Do It" hanging on the side of the road.

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

A black-and-white photo shows people in white outfits standing in front of a large structure with a banner hanging on it. The structure is probably a parade float, and the banner reads, "We can't do it." There are other people in the distance, possibly also in white outfits, and they are standing in front of a building. The photo has a watermark with the text "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" at the bottom.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an inverted black and white photograph showing a procession or demonstration taking place on a city street.

In the center of the image, a large, abstract sculptural object is being carried by a group of people. The structure is composed of geometric shapes and seems to be quite tall.

To the left of the sculpture, a banner reads, "Have you ever tried to eat a painting? We can't do it!" The banner appears to be held by members of the procession.

The background features buildings, including one with the sign "Manufacturers Trust Company." There is a sign that says 'Lofts O-Let' hung on the upper left-hand side of the building.

The individuals in the procession appear to be dressed in a variety of attire, and they are all looking ahead.

In the bottom left and right corners, the text indicates that the image is copyrighted by the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and includes a reference number.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

This is a black and white image of a street scene, likely a protest or demonstration. A large, abstract sculpture is being carried on a platform by a group of people, all wearing white uniforms. The sculpture is tall and angular, composed of various shapes and geometric designs, and appears to be made of wood or cardboard.

Leading the procession, a banner is held aloft on the left, showing an image of a person possibly eating a painting and the words "Have you ever tried to eat a painting? We can't do it." The background features buildings, suggesting the event is taking place in a city. The image has the appearance of a negative, as the colors are inverted. The watermark at the bottom indicates that the image is part of the Harvard University Art Museums collection.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a historical black-and-white photograph depicting a group of people standing near a large, elaborate float. The float features a tall, multi-tiered structure adorned with various geometric shapes and patterns, primarily in black and white. The design includes abstract elements such as circles, diamonds, and triangles, giving it a modern or avant-garde aesthetic.

In the background, there is a banner with text, although it is partially obscured and difficult to read in full. The visible portion of the text includes phrases like "We can't do it," suggesting a possible political or social message. The people in the image are dressed in what appears to be period clothing, with some wearing coats and hats, indicating a likely early to mid-20th-century setting.

The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), suggesting it may be part of an archival or historical collection. The image has a slightly blurred or ghostly figure in the foreground, which could be due to a double exposure or photographic error, adding an intriguing visual element to the scene.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

Art
Fellows
College
(Harvard
and
Harvard
Museums)
DO
President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
of
University
OFTS
EVER
to
to Eat
Eat
O-LET
WE CAN'T DO
COMPANY
WE
President
P1970.3920.0000
CAN'T
A
MANUFACTURERS
EVER TRIE
A PAINTING!
PAINTING!
TRIE
BIST COMPANY
BIST

Google

LET E o e EVER IRIE WE CAN'T DO P1970.3920.0000 O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
LET
E
o
e
EVER
IRIE
WE
CAN'T
DO
P1970.3920.0000
O
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)