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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, P1970.4543.4

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, P1970.4543.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Wedding 93.8
Art 65.8
Archaeology 57.2
Accessories 56.9
Bag 56.9
Angel 56.3
Gravestone 55.7
Tomb 55.7
Painting 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 100
group 99.7
group together 99.3
many 98.3
adult 98
man 97.9
cavalry 96.1
several 95.8
war 94.8
military 93.5
wear 92.8
monochrome 91.4
soldier 90
skirmish 89.1
four 89.1
two 89
mammal 88.3
child 87.4
five 87.3
weapon 86.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

sketch 28.2
drawing 24
graffito 17.9
sky 17.2
representation 16.9
fence 16.3
snow 15.5
pen 15.4
old 15.3
structure 15.3
outdoors 14.9
horse 14.4
travel 14.1
landscape 13.4
decoration 13.3
trees 13.3
outdoor 13
enclosure 12.9
park 12.8
rural 12.3
summer 12.2
winter 11.9
sun 11.3
house 11.2
rake 11.1
architecture 11.1
building 10.9
animal 10.6
forest 10.4
tree 10
scenery 9.9
tourism 9.9
history 9.8
grass 9.5
mammal 9.5
day 9.4
tool 9.4
dark 9.2
picket fence 9
people 8.9
wildlife 8.9
brown 8.8
equine 8.7
cold 8.6
holiday 8.6
maze 8.6
chair 8.5
vacation 8.2
sand 8
farm 8
beach 7.9
country 7.9
wild 7.8
kin 7.8
sunny 7.7
tropical 7.7
historical 7.5
wood 7.5
vintage 7.4
man 7.4
water 7.3
countryside 7.3
dirty 7.2
black 7.2
stone 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

outdoor 94.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Bride
Female
Woman
Handbag

Clarifai

Clothing
Man
Footwear
Person
Tree
Human face
Human leg

AWS Rekognition

Adult 99.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

streetview architecture 57.3%
nature landscape 29.3%
paintings art 7.1%
interior objects 2.7%
cars vehicles 1.4%
beaches seaside 1.3%

Captions

Salesforce

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

a black and white photo of people standing around a fire

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

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

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a black-and-white negative photograph, and it depicts a group of people interacting with what appears to be a traditional structure or a large craft, possibly a canoe or raft. Some of the individuals are working on or near the structure, while others seem to be observing or standing nearby. Many of the people are dressed in lightweight clothing, indicative of a warm climate or tropical environment. Some wear hats or headgear, and there are visible decorative elements such as patterns and designs on parts of the structure. The scene is set outdoors, with trees and a natural forest backdrop, suggesting a rural or tribal setting. The foreground shows bamboo-like material, possibly used in the construction of the craft or platform.

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

The image appears to be an inverted or negative photograph depicting a group of people engaged in an outdoor activity. The photo shows several individuals, possibly villagers or local participants, surrounding a structure made of a grid-like frame. The scene includes various people interacting with the structure, adjusting or assembling portions of it. Some individuals are wearing headgear or hats, and their attire is varied, consisting of shorts and shirts. On the right side of the image, a person holds what looks like a large feathered or wing-like component. The surroundings appear to be a wooded area, suggesting they are in a natural setting, possibly a forest. The ground is covered in leaves or debris, consistent with an outdoor environment. The individuals in the photograph seem focused on constructing or displaying something, indicating it could be a communal or ceremonial activity.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to depict a group of people engaged in some kind of construction or demolition work. Several individuals can be seen standing on what looks like a partially destroyed structure, surrounded by debris and rubble on the ground. The scene has a gritty, industrial feel, captured in a black and white photograph. The image suggests a sense of labor and activity, though the specific context or purpose of the work is not immediately clear.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white historical photograph from the Harvard University Art Museums collection. It shows several people working on what appears to be an archaeological or excavation site. The workers are standing on wooden planks laid out in a grid-like pattern, likely to provide stable footing while they work. They're wearing clothing typical of early 20th century fieldwork - shorts or pants, shirts, and hats to protect from the sun. The scene suggests careful, methodical archaeological work being conducted, with the wooden platform system allowing access to the site while preserving its integrity. The image quality and style is consistent with archaeological documentation photographs from the early to mid-1900s.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people working together to move a large object, likely a piece of furniture or equipment, across a set of railroad tracks. The scene is set in a wooded area, with trees visible in the background.

  • People:
    • A group of approximately 15 people are gathered around the object, some of whom are lifting and pushing it while others appear to be guiding or directing the effort.
    • The individuals are dressed in casual attire, including shorts, t-shirts, and hats, suggesting a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
  • Object:
    • The object being moved is large and rectangular in shape, with a flat top and a series of metal bars or supports underneath.
    • It appears to be made of wood or metal, and has a distinctive design or pattern etched into its surface.
  • Railroad Tracks:
    • A set of railroad tracks runs through the center of the image, with the object being moved along them.
    • The tracks are made of metal and have a worn, weathered appearance, suggesting they may be old or unused.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image features a wooded area with trees and underbrush.
    • The trees are tall and slender, with leaves that are partially obscured by the shadows of the people and the object.
  • Overall:
    • The image captures a moment of collective effort and cooperation as the group works together to move the object across the railroad tracks.
    • The scene is set in a natural environment, with the trees and underbrush providing a sense of context and setting for the action taking place.

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

The image depicts a group of people working together to construct a structure, possibly a building or a bridge. The scene is set in a rural or wilderness area, with trees and foliage visible in the background.

Key Elements:

  • A large group of people, likely men, are gathered around a structure that appears to be under construction.
  • The structure is made of wood and has a rectangular shape, with several beams and planks visible.
  • Some of the men are standing on the structure, while others are working on the ground, possibly laying foundations or preparing materials.
  • The men are all wearing casual clothing, such as shorts and t-shirts, and some are wearing hats or headscarves.
  • The background of the image shows trees and foliage, suggesting that the scene is set in a rural or wilderness area.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of community and cooperation, as the men work together to build something.

Possible Context:

  • The image may have been taken during a community development project, where local residents came together to build a new structure for their community.
  • Alternatively, the image could be from a historical or cultural context, where traditional building techniques were used to construct a structure for ceremonial or practical purposes.
  • The image may also be from an artistic or creative project, where the structure was built as a form of installation art or performance piece.

Conclusion:

The image shows a group of people working together to build a structure in a rural or wilderness setting. The scene suggests a sense of community and cooperation, and the image may have been taken during a community development project, a historical or cultural event, or an artistic or creative project.

Amazon Nova

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

A black-and-white photo of people working on a construction site. They are all wearing hats and shorts, and some of them are wearing shoes. They are working on a wooden structure that is supported by wooden poles. Some of them are holding the wooden structure, while others are standing on the wooden poles. Some of them are standing on the ground, and some are kneeling. There are trees in the background.

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

A black-and-white photo shows a group of people working in an outdoor area. They are standing on a wooden platform, which is supported by wooden poles. They are wearing hats and shorts, and some are barefoot. They are probably working on a construction project. The area is surrounded by trees and has a large object, possibly a piece of equipment, in the middle. There is a watermark on the bottom left corner of the photo.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The monochrome photograph, in negative or inverted tones, shows a large group of people standing on a complex bamboo structure, presumably built outdoors amid a forest or wooded area.

The bamboo structure is made up of multiple layers or levels of bamboo poles, possibly a kind of platform or scaffolding. Some of the individuals seem to be carrying large, decorated panels or sculptural elements, suggesting they are part of a performance, procession, or construction of some sort. The people are mostly dressed in shorts and hats.

The overall scene suggests a ritualistic, festive event, perhaps involving the construction or carrying of some significant object or structure through a wooded area. The negative processing adds an element of surrealism to the image, making it more intriguing and ambiguous.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The black and white photograph captures a scene of people interacting with what appears to be a large, ornate structure, possibly a religious or ceremonial object. The image has a slightly surreal, inverted color scheme.

Key elements:

  • The Structure: A prominent, large object is central to the scene. It seems to be constructed of several distinct parts, and includes decorative patterned panels.
  • The People: A crowd of men are surrounding the structure. They are dressed in light clothing, including shorts, vests, and hats. Some appear to be manipulating the object, either lifting, supporting, or guiding it. Their expressions are hard to discern given the negative color scheme.
  • The Setting: The scene appears to be outdoors, in what looks like a forest or wooded area. The background is obscured by trees.
  • The Support System: The structure appears to be resting on a system of bamboo poles that are carefully arranged.
  • The Woman: One woman is sitting on the ground and is wearing a large crown.

Overall Impression:

The image evokes a sense of ritual, community, and collective effort. The focus on the structure and the engagement of the people suggests a specific event or purpose that is central to the life of the community. The negative color scheme gives the photograph a slightly otherworldly and intriguing aesthetic.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The black and white photograph depicts a group of men engaged in a collaborative task, likely from an earlier time period. The men are standing on a makeshift platform constructed from wooden planks, and they appear to be working together to lift or move a large object. The object seems to be a significant piece of machinery or equipment, possibly a propeller or blade, which is being hoisted by ropes and pulleys.

The men are dressed in casual work attire, with most of them wearing shorts and short-sleeved shirts, suggesting a warm climate or physically demanding work. Some of the men are wearing hats, possibly for sun protection. The scene is set outdoors, with a large structure or building in the background that appears to be industrial or related to construction.

In the foreground, there is a person crouching down, possibly taking a break or observing the work. The ground is littered with debris, indicating ongoing or recently completed work. The overall atmosphere suggests a scene of manual labor and teamwork, likely related to construction, maintenance, or some form of industrial activity. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph that appears to be historical in nature, depicting a group of individuals gathered around what looks like a wooden structure or scaffolding in a forested area. The people are dressed in attire that suggests a time period likely in the early to mid-20th century, with some wearing hats and others in more casual clothing. The setting is outdoors, with trees in the background and leaf litter on the ground, indicating a shaded, natural environment.

The structure in the center of the image has a distinctive design, including a tall, rectangular frame with a patterned embellishment at the top. Some individuals are engaged in what appear to be construction or maintenance activities, with others observing. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of teamwork and activity in a rustic, possibly rural setting. The photo is credited to the Harvard University Art Museums, as indicated by the text at the bottom of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of people engaged in constructing a large wooden structure, possibly a totem pole. The scene appears to be set in a forested area, as trees are visible in the background. The individuals, dressed in casual attire and hats, are working together, carrying and positioning large wooden beams. The structure they are working on has a framework made of vertical and horizontal beams, with some decorative elements, possibly carvings, visible on one of the vertical beams. The ground is covered with debris, including branches and smaller pieces of wood, indicating ongoing construction work. The photograph has a vintage quality, suggesting it may have been taken in the early to mid-20th century. The image is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) and has an identification number "P1970.4543.0004".

Text analysis

Amazon

College
and
Art
(Harvard
Fellows
Museums)
of
Harvard
University
President
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
P1970.4543.0004
©

Google

C President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4543.0004
C
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4543.0004