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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cremation ceremony, Java)

Date

January 26, 1960-February 2, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4543.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cremation ceremony, Java)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

January 26, 1960-February 2, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4543.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Art 99.2
Painting 99.2
Back 99.2
Body Part 99.2
Face 92.8
Head 92.8
Wedding 90.2
Altar 73.1
Architecture 73.1
Building 73.1
Church 73.1
Prayer 73.1
Outdoors 71.7
Clothing 66.7
Indoors 62.4
Crowd 56.7
Collage 56.3
Cafeteria 55.8
Restaurant 55.8
Drawing 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.8
adult 96.9
group 96.8
man 96.6
monochrome 96.2
art 89.9
many 89.8
illustration 89.7
wear 89.3
woman 88.3
child 88.1
old 87.9
crowd 86
sit 85.8
vintage 85.7
antique 85.3
sepia 83.3
group together 82.4
indoors 81.8
religion 79.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

old 27.9
architecture 27.5
building 25.7
ancient 21.6
historic 21.1
history 19.7
city 19.1
tourism 15.7
religion 15.2
art 15.1
landmark 14.4
travel 14.1
vintage 14.1
monument 14
structure 13.8
night 13.3
historical 13.2
religious 13.1
metropolitan 13
church 12.9
wall 12.8
blackboard 12.5
stall 12.4
antique 12.1
light 12
stone 11.8
old fashioned 11.4
hall 11.4
sculpture 10.9
urban 10.5
culture 10.3
statue 9.8
chandelier 9.8
grunge 9.4
town 9.3
dark 9.2
man 8.8
facade 8.2
aged 8.1
cemetery 8
trees 8
scenic 7.9
roof 7.8
house 7.8
marble 7.7
prayer 7.7
fog 7.7
holy 7.7
winter 7.7
god 7.7
faith 7.7
window 7.7
famous 7.4
inside 7.4
stage 7.3
percussion instrument 7
sky 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

old 61.4
crowd 0.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 12-20
Gender Male, 74.2%
Calm 91.2%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 6%
Confused 3.5%
Sad 2.4%
Disgusted 1.6%
Happy 1.1%
Angry 0.9%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Adult
Male
Man
Baby
Bride
Female
Woman
Hat

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Man
Human hair
Human arm
Human nose
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

paintings art 39.2%
streetview architecture 39%
interior objects 15.9%
pets animals 4%
nature landscape 1.2%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a man in a black and white photo of a priest

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a black and white photo of people in a temple

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white negative image of a gathering or ceremony. The people in the image appear to be wearing a variety of hats, clothing, and traditional attire. They are gathered around an elevated structure or pavilion, which appears to be decorated and covered with patterned fabric and hanging ornaments, possibly for a ceremonial or religious purpose. Within the pavilion, there are individuals and objects that seem to be part of the central focus of the gathering. The background shows tall trees, suggesting an outdoor setting in a forested area. The photograph captures the crowd from behind, with attention to the intricate interactions among the participants and the ornate structure.

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

The image appears to be a black and white negative of a large gathering of people around a small, intricately decorated structure. The scene is likely a cultural or religious ceremony or procession. The structure in the center of the image resembles a small pavilion or shrine, raised above the ground on a platform or possibly carried by people. Inside this structure, there are one or more figures or statues that the crowd seems to be focused on.

The people in the image are dressed in a variety of clothing, some wearing hats and traditional garments which suggest it might be a warm setting. The background is filled with tall trees, reinforcing the idea that this event might be taking place outdoors, possibly in a tropical or densely forested environment. The image is quite busy and dynamic, with many people looking toward the central structure.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to depict a crowded, ornate theatrical or ceremonial scene. In the center, there is an elaborate, decorated structure or stage with figures inside. Surrounding this central structure are a large number of people, many wearing hats and other attire that suggests a ceremonial or festive occasion. The overall scene has a dark, dramatic quality with strong contrasts of light and shadow. The image has an antique, historical feel to it.

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

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from a museum collection (specifically the Harvard University Art Museums). The image shows a crowded scene with multiple people gathered together, many wearing casual attire and hats. The composition has an interesting contrast between light and dark areas, with what appears to be some kind of overhead structure or decorative elements visible in the upper portion of the image. The crowd seems to be contained by some kind of railing or barrier visible in the lower portion. The overall effect is somewhat atmospheric and documentary in nature, capturing what appears to be a public gathering or event. The image has a grainy, historical quality to it, though the clothing suggests it's from a more modern era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered around a large, ornate box or chest. The box is positioned in the center of the image, and it appears to be made of wood or another material with a decorative pattern on its front.

The people surrounding the box are dressed in various clothing, including hats, shirts, and pants. Some of them are standing, while others are sitting or kneeling on the ground. The atmosphere seems to be one of excitement or anticipation, as if the people are waiting for something to happen or are preparing to open the box.

In the background, there are some trees and other foliage visible, suggesting that the scene is taking place outdoors. The overall mood of the image is one of curiosity and expectation, as if the people are waiting for something significant to occur.

Answer: The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered around a large, ornate box or chest, with an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

This image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a crowd of people gathered around a large, ornate structure. The structure features a roof adorned with various objects, including what appears to be a bird or bat, and is supported by two pillars. A large, dark-colored object is positioned in front of the structure, although its exact nature is unclear.

The crowd consists of individuals dressed in casual attire, with some wearing hats. They are standing in front of the structure, facing it, and appear to be engaged in some sort of activity or event. The background of the image is dark, suggesting that the photograph was taken at night or in a dimly lit environment.

Overall, the image captures a moment of communal gathering and activity, with the ornate structure serving as a focal point for the crowd's attention.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a crowd of people gathered around a central structure, possibly a stage or altar, with a backdrop of trees and a hanging cloth. The people are dressed in hats, some with sunglasses, and appear to be engaged in a ritual or performance. The central structure is adorned with plants and has a hanging cloth with a design. The photograph has a watermark in the bottom left corner with the text "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)."

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

A black-and-white image of a crowd of people gathered in front of a shrine. The shrine has a roof and a fence, with a statue of a person in front. The people are wearing hats and some are wearing glasses. Some of them are holding something, possibly a camera. The image has a watermark with the text "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and "P1970.4543.0001" on the bottom left.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, inverted (negative) photograph of a large group of people gathered around a raised platform or structure. It appears to be taken outdoors, with trees and foliage visible in the background.

Main Elements:

  • Structure/Platform: The focal point is a raised structure, likely made of wood. It has a decorative roof and appears to have people inside or on it.
  • People: A large crowd of people surrounds the structure. Many are wearing hats, and their attire suggests a warm climate.
  • Setting: The scene is set outdoors, with trees and possibly a forest or wooded area visible. The composition, along with the hats, suggests a historical or cultural event.

Details & Possible Interpretations:

  • Inversion: Because it is a negative, we see light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light. This makes it hard to determine the exact materials.
  • Activity: It seems that people are gathered to watch something, or there's some kind of event happening on the structure.

Additional Observations:

  • There appears to be a staircase leading to the platform.
  • The photo seems to be taken from a distance, providing a wider view of the scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

The photograph shows a crowd of people gathered in front of a raised platform or stage with what appears to be a traditional Asian architectural design. The image is inverted, giving it a unique look.
In the background, tall trees and foliage are visible, suggesting that the event is taking place outdoors. The crowd consists of individuals wearing a mix of clothing, with some sporting hats of various styles.

On the stage, there are figures who seem to be the focus of the gathering, possibly performers or speakers. The platform is adorned with decorations and what looks like intricate fabric or banners.
The overall atmosphere is one of an outdoor event or festival with a cultural or traditional element.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The black and white photograph depicts a traditional shadow puppet performance, known as Wayang Kulit, in a cultural setting. The image shows a large audience, predominantly men, gathered in front of a screen. The screen is decorated with intricate patterns and has a puppet show in progress. The puppeteer, or Dalang, is likely behind the screen manipulating the puppets, which cast shadows on the screen.

The audience members are dressed in various styles of clothing, some in traditional attire and others in more modern garments. Many are seated on the ground, while some are standing, all intently watching the performance. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly in a village or community gathering space, with natural elements such as trees and foliage visible in the background.

The photograph captures a moment of cultural significance, showcasing the art of shadow puppetry and the community's engagement with this traditional form of storytelling.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

College
and
Art
Fellows
(Harvard
Museums)
of
University
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
Harvard
President
©
P1970.4543.0001

Google

O President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4543.0001
O
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4543.0001