Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Hong Kong)

Date

March 3, 1960-March 13, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4499.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Hong Kong)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 3, 1960-March 13, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4499.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

City 100
Road 100
Street 100
Urban 100
Metropolis 100
Neighborhood 99.9
Path 98
Sidewalk 98
Transportation 97.9
Vehicle 97.9
Face 92.9
Head 92.9
Machine 80.3
Alley 75.4
Accessories 75.3
Bag 75.3
Walking 74.2
Clothing 71.1
Formal Wear 71.1
License Plate 71
Text 61.6
Art 57.8
Collage 57.8
Architecture 57.6
Pedestrian 56.9
Shop 56.6
Shopping Mall 56.6
Downtown 56.6
Advertisement 56.1
Photography 55.8
Poster 55.7
Tarmac 55.5
Intersection 55

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.6
monochrome 98
street 97.5
group 97
many 96.9
group together 96.4
adult 95
crowd 93.5
stock 92.5
man 89.8
commerce 85.8
transportation system 85.6
vehicle 84.1
market 80.2
shopping 77.6
city 75.6
Broadway 73.1
several 71.9
road 71.8
woman 69.4

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

architecture 62.2
building 52.5
city 49.2
travel 31.7
old 30.7
tourism 30.5
street 29.5
landmark 28
urban 26.2
buildings 24.6
town 24.1
night 24
house 22.6
tower 22.4
historic 22
palace 21.2
tourist 21.1
sky 21.1
famous 20.5
cityscape 19.9
monument 16.8
bridge 16.5
balcony 16.4
england 16.2
stone 16.1
history 15.2
river 15.1
window 13.9
ancient 13.8
structure 13.8
cathedral 13.5
church 13
historical 12.2
facade 12
exterior 12
road 11.8
architectural 11.5
windows 11.5
scene 11.3
religion 10.8
light 10.7
water 10.7
attraction 10.5
vintage 9.9
capital 9.6
medieval 9.6
united 9.5
wall 9.4
university 9.3
lights 9.3
modern 9.1
kingdom 8.8
castle 8.7
houses 8.7
roof 8.7
day 8.6
skyline 8.6
residence 8.5
hall 8.3
skyscraper 8.1
art 8.1
wheeled vehicle 7.8
antique 7.8
color 7.8
stall 7.7
construction 7.7
culture 7.7
brick 7.5
evening 7.5
outdoors 7.5
place 7.5
landscape 7.4
vacation 7.4
square 7.2
black 7.2
sunset 7.2
holiday 7.2
sidewalk 7.1
scenic 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

building 99.7
outdoor 87.8
way 82.3
street 79.8
scene 75.8
city 68.1
white 67.2
road 25.1
crowd 1.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 24-34
Gender Female, 50.1%
Calm 34.1%
Angry 20%
Disgusted 16.7%
Happy 16.6%
Surprised 8.1%
Fear 6.2%
Confused 4.4%
Sad 3.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-33
Gender Male, 88.4%
Calm 53.2%
Happy 35.4%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 6%
Angry 4.5%
Sad 3.1%
Confused 1.8%
Disgusted 1.7%

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Car
Wheel
Handbag
Suit
Building

Clarifai

Human face
Building
Man
Clothing
Car
Footwear
Wheel
Window
Poster
Billboard
Glasses

AWS Rekognition

Adult 99.1%

AWS Rekognition

Male 99.1%

AWS Rekognition

Man 99.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 99%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 96.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 93.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 91.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 91.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 83.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 83.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 82.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 78.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 71.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 59.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 57.9%

AWS Rekognition

Car 97.9%

AWS Rekognition

Car 95.2%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 80.3%

AWS Rekognition

Handbag 75.3%

AWS Rekognition

Suit 71.1%

AWS Rekognition

Building 57.6%

Clarifai

Human face 92.8%

Clarifai

Human face 54.1%

Clarifai

Human face 36.2%

Clarifai

Building 90.9%

Clarifai

Building 89.5%

Clarifai

Building 49.7%

Clarifai

Building 49.1%

Clarifai

Building 38.6%

Clarifai

Man 90.4%

Clarifai

Man 45.2%

Clarifai

Man 45.1%

Clarifai

Man 44.8%

Clarifai

Man 36.3%

Clarifai

Man 35.1%

Clarifai

Clothing 90.1%

Clarifai

Clothing 88%

Clarifai

Clothing 87.8%

Clarifai

Clothing 86.1%

Clarifai

Clothing 71.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 70.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 59.1%

Clarifai

Clothing 56%

Clarifai

Clothing 53.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 51.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 42.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 41.9%

Clarifai

Clothing 37.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 37.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 36.5%

Clarifai

Clothing 35.8%

Clarifai

Clothing 34.8%

Clarifai

Car 67.3%

Clarifai

Car 48.6%

Clarifai

Car 35.6%

Clarifai

Footwear 66.2%

Clarifai

Footwear 62%

Clarifai

Footwear 56.1%

Clarifai

Footwear 53.8%

Clarifai

Footwear 47.5%

Clarifai

Footwear 43%

Clarifai

Footwear 41.5%

Clarifai

Footwear 39.9%

Clarifai

Footwear 37.4%

Clarifai

Footwear 35.8%

Clarifai

Wheel 47.9%

Clarifai

Window 45.7%

Clarifai

Window 35.2%

Clarifai

Poster 39.7%

Clarifai

Poster 37.9%

Clarifai

Billboard 38.6%

Clarifai

Glasses 36.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 99.6%

Captions

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a city street

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

a black and white photo of a busy street at night

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a bustling street scene in an urban area, with various signs and advertising boards written in both Chinese and English. Numerous storefronts line the street, selling photography equipment, fashion apparel, and beverages, among other goods. Signs for businesses like "Rito Studio," "Ah Mong Camera Store," and "Nou Kee Ladies Tailor" are prominently visible. Vintage cars are parked along the roadside, and pedestrians walk along the street. The architecture includes balconies and intricate railings, showcasing dense urban construction and commercial activity.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a busy street scene with numerous people walking along the sidewalk and cars parked on the side of the road. The photograph appears to be a negative, with inverted colors creating a striking effect. Many shop signs in both English and Chinese are hanging above the street, advertising various businesses such as Rito Studio, Ah Mong Camera Store, and a 7 Up sign. The buildings are densely packed, and many have balconies filled with signs. It is a vibrant urban scene, capturing the ambiance of a bustling shopping area.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a bustling, crowded street scene in what appears to be a city in Asia, likely Hong Kong or another major metropolitan area. The street is lined with a variety of shops, businesses, and signage, all illuminated at night. There are numerous people walking along the sidewalks and cars parked on the street. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of energy and activity in this urban setting.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing a bustling street scene in what appears to be Hong Kong, likely from the mid-20th century. The street is lined with numerous shops and businesses with both English and Chinese signage, including "RITO STUDIO" and "AH MONG CAMERA STORE." There are strings of lights hanging across the street, and various neon signs and advertisements, including ones for Kodak and 7up. The street is filled with pedestrians walking along the sidewalks, and several vintage cars can be seen parked along the street. The image captures the vibrant nightlife and commercial activity of what seems to be a busy shopping district. The photo is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

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 busy street in Hong Kong, taken in the 1950s. The street is lined with shops and buildings, and people are walking along the sidewalk. The street is narrow and crowded, with cars parked along the side of the road.

The buildings on either side of the street are multi-story and have signs in Chinese characters. Some of the signs appear to be for businesses, while others may be for residential units. The street is well-lit, with lights visible above the buildings and on the street itself.

In the foreground, there are several people walking along the sidewalk, some of whom are carrying bags or packages. There are also a few cars parked along the side of the road, including a vintage car with a distinctive design.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the vibrant and bustling streets of Hong Kong during the mid-20th century. It showcases the city's unique blend of traditional and modern architecture, as well as its lively atmosphere and cultural diversity.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a bustling street in Hong Kong, circa 1970. The street is lined with shops and restaurants, and the signs above them are written in Chinese characters. The street is filled with people walking in both directions, and there are several cars parked along the side of the road.

The atmosphere of the image is lively and vibrant, capturing the energy and activity of a busy street in Hong Kong during the 1970s. The use of black and white photography adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, giving it a timeless quality that transcends the specific time period in which it was taken.

Overall, this image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the culture and daily life of Hong Kong during the 1970s.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

This is a black-and-white photograph of a busy street at night. The street is lined with shops and businesses, many of which have signs in Chinese characters. There are many people walking on the sidewalk, and some are standing in front of the shops. The street is also lined with cars parked on both sides. The street is illuminated by streetlights and the lights from the shops and businesses.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The black-and-white image shows a busy street in the city at night. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are many people walking on the sidewalk. Some of them are wearing hats, and some are carrying bags. There are also cars parked on the side of the street. The buildings have signs with Chinese characters, and some of them have awnings.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-25

The photograph captures a bustling street scene in what appears to be a vibrant urban setting. The image is in black and white, and it seems to be a negative image, where bright areas are dark and vice versa, giving it a unique and somewhat surreal appearance.

The street is lined with buildings adorned with numerous signs, many of which are in Chinese characters, indicating a location in Asia, possibly Hong Kong or a similar area with a significant Chinese population. English text is also visible on some of the signs, suggesting a blend of cultures or a city that caters to both local and international communities.

People are walking along the street, going about their daily activities. Some are visible in the foreground, while others are further down the street, creating a sense of depth and activity. Cars are parked along the side of the street, adding to the urban feel.

The overall composition of the photograph gives a sense of a lively, crowded, and dynamic urban environment, full of commercial activity and cultural richness.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-25

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image captures a bustling street scene, likely in a commercial district of Hong Kong, possibly from the mid-20th century. It's a black and white photograph, and the negative-like effect creates a slightly surreal, inverted color appearance.

Key Elements:

  • Street: A narrow street lined with multi-story buildings.
  • Buildings: The buildings are adorned with signs in Chinese characters and some English. The buildings seem to have storefronts on the ground level.
  • Signage: There's a profusion of signs, including those for businesses like "Rito Studio," "Ah Mong Camera Store," and shops offering services like "Tailor" and "Cafe."
  • People: A large crowd of people is walking along the street.
  • Vehicles: Cars are parked along the sides of the street.
  • Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere is crowded and lively, giving a sense of the area's commercial activity.

Technical Aspects:

  • Black and White: The use of black and white adds a timeless quality.
  • Negative Effect: The inverted color scheme (light areas appear dark and vice versa) gives the photo a unique, almost dreamlike quality.
  • Composition: The photographer positioned themselves to capture the perspective of the street, leading the eye toward the middle of the frame, and including many visual elements of this street scene.

In summary, it's a historical photograph of a crowded street scene in Hong Kong, showcasing the city's commercial vibrancy and using a negative-like effect to create a somewhat unusual visual impact.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a bustling urban street scene at night, likely from an East Asian city based on the presence of Chinese characters on many of the signs. The street is lined with numerous shops and businesses, many of which have illuminated signs advertising their services and products. The signs are in both Chinese and English, indicating a multicultural environment.

Key details include:

  • A prominent sign for "Rito Studio" in the center of the image.
  • An "Ah Kong Camera Store" sign below it, indicating a shop that likely sells and repairs cameras.
  • Other visible signs include those for "Kodak," "Maszeklee," and various other businesses, some of which appear to be restaurants or eateries.
  • The street is crowded with pedestrians, some of whom are walking while others appear to be engaged in conversation or browsing the shops.
  • There are several parked cars along the side of the street, and a few people are seen near or inside the vehicles.
  • The architecture consists of multi-story buildings with a mix of commercial and possibly residential spaces.
  • The overall atmosphere is lively, with bright lights and a sense of activity typical of a busy commercial district.

The image captures the vibrant nightlife and commercial activity of the area, showcasing the blend of local culture and modern commerce.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

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