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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, P1970.5482

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, P1970.5482

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Architecture 100
Wall 100
Texture 99.9
Wood 87.4
Text 74
Construction 58
Plywood 57
Paper 56.6
Brick 56.6
Art 55.2
Drawing 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

old 99.6
vintage 99.3
desktop 99.1
antique 98.4
retro 98.3
texture 97.7
paper 97.5
design 97.5
pattern 96.9
sooty 95.6
dirty 95.3
art 95.3
abstract 94.9
ancient 94.2
illustration 94.1
wear 93.9
rough 91
background 90.3
wallpaper 90.2
dark 89.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

snow 92.7
tree 54.6
landscape 44.7
weather 42.9
winter 42.6
forest 40.1
trees 35.6
cold 30.2
season 28.1
frost 26.9
snowy 26.3
park 25.6
wall 23.6
ice 22.9
sky 22.5
branch 21
woods 20.1
wood 20.1
scene 19.1
outdoor 18.4
texture 18.1
scenery 18.1
road 17.2
frozen 16.3
rural 15.9
structure 15.5
country 15
scenic 14.9
old 14
mountain 13.6
outdoors 13.5
light 12.7
plant 12.7
cool 12.5
wilderness 12.4
autumn 12.3
seasonal 12.3
spider web 12.2
pattern 11.6
wallpaper 11.5
woody plant 11.4
natural 11.4
clouds 11
day 11
countryside 11
covered 10.7
grunge 10.2
mountains 10.2
viaduct 10.1
frosty 9.8
bridge 9.6
silver tree 9.5
field 9.2
national 9.1
fall 9.1
fog 8.7
leaf 8.6
web 8.2
new 8.1
brown 8.1
freeze 7.8
travel 7.8
branches 7.7
representation 7.7
worn 7.7
path 7.6
vascular plant 7.5
vintage 7.5
peaceful 7.3
rough 7.3
pine 7.3
sun 7.3
aged 7.3
stone 7.2
surface 7.1
leaves 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building

Clarifai

Tree

AWS Rekognition

Building 91.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

nature landscape 90.2%
paintings art 4.7%
streetview architecture 2.1%
beaches seaside 1.2%
text visuals 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

graffiti on a wall 52.2%
a graffiti covered wall 52.1%
a close up of a graffiti covered wall 52%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a black and white photograph of a wall with graffiti

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

a black and white photo of a wall with graffiti

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image depicts a heavily marked surface, possibly a wall or another flat object, filled with chaotic, overlapping scribbles, sketches, and graffiti. The markings appear to include text, symbols, and abstract drawings, with some resembling human figures and faces. The writing seems to be mainly in Asian characters—possibly Japanese or Chinese. The surface has a grungy, weathered texture, and there is no clear central focal point as the graffiti covers the surface densely and unevenly. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the stark contrast between the marks and the background.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a wall covered in a chaotic mixture of graffiti and scribblings. The surface is filled with various overlapping lines, sketches, and writings. Most of the text appears to be in Japanese, and there are several doodles and abstract shapes evident. The overall appearance is quite busy and dense, with layers upon layers of markings, creating a textured visual effect. The image is in black and white, enhancing the contrast between the dark markings and the lighter background of the wall.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph or print depicting a heavily scratched, scribbled, and marked surface. The background is a dark, mottled texture, and the foreground is filled with a dense network of intersecting lines, shapes, and symbols that seem to have been drawn, carved, or etched into the surface. The overall effect is one of a chaotic, abstract, and expressive visual composition, with a sense of spontaneity and raw energy.

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

This image shows a heavily scratched or marked surface covered in what appears to be Chinese or Japanese characters and various other markings. The background appears to be light colored (possibly white or grey), while the markings are dark, creating a chaotic, graffiti-like pattern across the entire surface. The markings seem to be overlapping and vary in size and intensity, with some appearing more deeply etched than others. The overall effect is quite dense and textural, giving the impression of years of accumulated writing and scratching on a single surface. The image is in black and white, which emphasizes the contrast between the marks and the background.

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 wall covered in various scribbles and writings. The wall appears to be made of a light-colored material, possibly wood or plaster, and is covered in a multitude of marks. Some of the marks are simple lines and shapes, while others appear to be words or phrases written in a language that is not immediately recognizable.

The overall effect of the image is one of chaos and disorder, with the numerous marks and writings creating a sense of visual noise. Despite this, there is a certain beauty to the image, as the varied textures and patterns of the marks add depth and interest to the composition.

The image may be intended to convey a sense of creativity or self-expression, as the wall is covered in a wide range of marks and writings. Alternatively, it could be seen as a representation of chaos or disorder, with the numerous marks and writings creating a sense of confusion or overwhelm.

Overall, the image is a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of the human impulse to create and express oneself.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a wall covered in various scribbles and writings. The wall appears to be made of concrete or a similar material, with a rough texture that is visible beneath the scribbles.

The scribbles are predominantly black, but some white lines and marks are also visible. They appear to be random and haphazard, with no discernible pattern or meaning. Some of the scribbles are bold and thick, while others are faint and delicate.

In the background, there is a subtle gradient effect that gives the impression of depth and dimensionality. The overall effect is one of chaos and disorder, as if the wall has been subjected to a barrage of random marks and scribbles.

It's worth noting that the image has a somewhat distressed or aged quality to it, with visible signs of wear and tear around the edges. This could suggest that the photograph was taken at an earlier time, or that it has been intentionally manipulated to give it a retro or vintage look.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a monochromatic photograph of a textured surface covered in intricate, handwritten text. The text appears to be in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese, given the script style. The writing is densely packed, with some characters overlapping and blending into one another, creating a chaotic yet artistic composition. The texture of the surface is rough, with visible cracks and imperfections that add to the visual interest. The photograph is framed within a white border, enhancing the contrast and focus on the handwritten content.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a wall with numerous scribbles and writings. The writings are in various sizes and styles, indicating that multiple people have contributed to the wall's appearance. The wall is covered with graffiti, and the writings are in different languages, suggesting that the wall is located in a multicultural area. The image is slightly blurry, indicating that it was taken with a low-quality camera or that the original image was of poor quality.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The image shows a wall completely covered in graffiti. The graffiti appears to be primarily in Asian characters, possibly Japanese or Chinese. The density of the markings is extremely high, with lines and characters overlapping and intersecting in a chaotic manner. The image is in black and white, which gives it a stark and raw feel. The overall impression is one of urban decay or a space that has been heavily used and marked by many individuals.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

The image shows a close-up view of a heavily scribbled surface, likely a wall or a similar flat plane. The surface is covered in a dense layer of overlapping lines, curves, and what appears to be handwritten text, creating a chaotic and intricate pattern. The overall tone is dark, with varying shades of gray suggesting textures and depth. The scribbles appear to be made with various tools, from sharp lines to wider, more blurry strokes, and written with what looks like to be Japanese characters. The image conveys a sense of urban decay, layered history, and the ephemeral nature of human expression.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a wall covered in graffiti or inscriptions. The markings are dense and overlapping, making it difficult to discern individual words or symbols. The graffiti consists of various styles, including scribbles, lines, and what appear to be letters or characters. The overall effect is chaotic and layered, suggesting that multiple people have contributed to the markings over time. The texture and shading indicate that the wall has a rough surface, possibly made of concrete or stone. The monochromatic nature of the photograph adds to the sense of age and wear, giving it a historical or documentary feel.

Qwen