Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Circleville, Ohio)

Date

July 1938-August 1938

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.29

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Circleville, Ohio)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

July 1938-August 1938

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.29

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Advertisement 99.9
Sign 99.4
Symbol 99.4
Outdoors 85
Text 72.2
Nature 69.3
Road Sign 66.2
Airport 56.2
Plant 55.8
Vegetation 55.8
Computer Hardware 55.4
Electronics 55.4
Hardware 55.4
Monitor 55.4
Screen 55.4
Grass 55.3
Billboard 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

road 99.9
signal 99.7
signalise 99.6
sign 99.5
signpost 99.5
guidance 99.3
street 99.1
text 99
highway 99
bill 98.8
send message 98.8
information 98.6
warning 98.5
billboard 98.5
public notice 97.9
signage 97.4
arrow 97.3
advice 96.7
traffic 96.1
roadside 95.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

billboard 100
signboard 100
structure 89
sign 56.5
road 28
sky 24.9
board 24.4
post 22.9
notice 20.4
memorial 20.3
road sign 18.8
brass 17.8
direction 17.1
clouds 16.9
message 16.5
warning 16.3
text 15.7
signpost 14.8
scoreboard 14.8
street 14.7
information 14.2
traffic 13.3
way 13.3
old 13.2
wall 13
guidepost 11.9
idea 11.6
perspective 11.3
crossroads 10.9
symbol 10.8
vintage 10.8
to 10.6
dramatic 10.6
choice 10.6
conceptual 10.6
travel 10.6
empty 10.3
motivational 9.9
transportation 9.9
chalkboard 9.8
outdoors 9.7
grass 9.5
retro 9
space 8.5
arrow 8.5
tree 8.5
city 8.3
note 8.3
building 8.1
trees 8
business 7.9
law 7.8
summer 7.7
highway 7.7
blank 7.7
texture 7.6
blackboard 7.6
poster 7.6
black 7.2
copy 7.1
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

sign 99.9
outdoor 99.3
text 98.7
tree 97.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Road Sign
Road Sign 66.2%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a white sign with black text 96.2%
a black sign with white text 95.7%
a black sign with white letters 95.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a sign that says circleville circleville -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a vintage outdoor sign for Circleville, Ohio. It prominently advertises the local Rotary Club meeting at the American Hotel on Thursdays at noon. The sign features a circular gear-like design in the center, emphasizing the Rotary symbol. Beneath the meeting details, it reads "A Squared Circle," which appears to be a slogan or phrase connected to Circleville. At the bottom, it declares Circleville as "The Home of Ted Lewis," referring to the famous musician and entertainer. The sign is set in a rural landscape, with some trees and buildings visible in the background.

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a roadside sign in a grassy area with some trees and a house visible in the background. The sign is rectangular and mounted on a single post. The text on the sign reads:

"CIRCLEVILLE
THURSDAY
NOON
ROTARY
AMERICAN
HOTEL
A SQUARED CIRCLE
THE HOME OF TED LEWIS"

In the center of the sign, there is a graphic of a gear, which frames the word "ROTARY." The sign appears to be announcing a Rotary Club meeting and includes references to "Circleville" and "The Home of Ted Lewis," suggesting a connection to the location and possibly a notable person from the area. The phrase "A SQUARED CIRCLE" is also highlighted on the sign.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a sign for Circleville, which appears to be advertising a Rotary American Hotel called "A Squared Circle" and mentions that it is the home of Ted Lewis. The sign also indicates that a Rotary meeting is held at the hotel on Thursday at noon.

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

This is a black and white photograph of a vintage sign for "Circleville." The sign advertises a Thursday noon Rotary meeting at the American Hotel. It includes the tagline "A Squared Circle" and notes that it is "The Home of Ted Lewis." The sign appears to be mounted on a post with what looks like an open field or grassy area in the background. The design incorporates a gear or cog-like shape, which is fitting for a Rotary Club sign, as the rotary wheel is their symbol.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sign in a field, with the sign being the main focus. The sign is rectangular and has a dark border around it. It appears to be made of wood or a similar material.

The sign features several lines of text, including:

  • "CIRCLEVILLE" at the top
  • "THURSDAY NOON ROTARY AMERICAN HOTEL A SQUARED CIRCLE" in the middle
  • "THE HOME OF TED LEWIS" at the bottom

There is also a white circle in the center of the sign, which contains the word "ROTARY" in large letters. The background of the image shows a field with grass and weeds, as well as some trees and buildings in the distance. The sky above is overcast.

Overall, the image appears to be a vintage photograph of a sign advertising a Rotary Club meeting or event in Circleville, Ohio.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a sign advertising an event at the Rotary American Hotel in Circleville, Ohio. The sign is rectangular and features a wooden frame with a post at the bottom. It has a prominent white gear shape in the center, surrounded by the text "CIRCLEVILLE" at the top and "THE HOME OF TED LEWIS" at the bottom. The main text reads "THURSDAY NOON ROTARY AMERICAN HOTEL A SQUARED CIRCLE."

In the background, a grassy field stretches out, dotted with trees and bushes. A building is visible in the distance, adding context to the scene. The overall atmosphere suggests a rural setting, possibly from the 1950s or 1960s, given the style of the sign and the era's fashion.

The image provides a glimpse into a specific event or gathering at the Rotary American Hotel, which was likely a popular destination in Circleville, Ohio, during that time period. The mention of Ted Lewis, a famous American comedian and musician, adds an interesting layer of cultural significance to the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a signboard. The signboard is rectangular with rounded edges and is mounted on a pole. The signboard displays the text "CIRCLEVILLE" at the top in bold letters. Below that, there is a circular emblem with a gear design. Inside the gear, the text "THURSDAY NOON ROTARY AMERICAN HOTEL" is written. Below the gear, the text "A SQUARED CIRCLE" is displayed, followed by "THE HOME OF TED LEWIS." In the background, there is a grassy field with some trees and bushes, and in the distance, there are houses and buildings. The sky is clear, and there are some power lines visible in the distance. The overall scene suggests a rural or suburban setting, with the signboard likely indicating the location of a community gathering or event.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a signboard placed in a grassy field. The signboard reads "CIRCLEVILLE THURSDAY NOON ROTARY AMERICAN HOTEL A SQUARED CIRCLE THE HOME OF TED LEWIS." The signboard is attached to a metal pole. Behind the signboard, there is a house with a chimney. The field is surrounded by trees and bushes, and there is a fence in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

Captured in monochrome, the image showcases a wooden sign displaying the text "Circleville" in bold, stacked letters. The following line reads "Thursday Noon," centered above the word "Rotary," which is positioned over "American Hotel." The sign features an emblem resembling a cogwheel as a backdrop for the text. Below, the words "A Squared Circle" are prominently displayed, followed by "The Home of Ted Lewis."

The sign is placed on a simple post, grounded in an overgrown field with weeds and various plants. In the background, trees and a building are visible, blurred and out of focus. The sky is overcast, contributing to the image's vintage and nostalgic feel.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a large wooden sign. The sign is rectangular, with a dark border and a light wooden surface. The sign reads "CIRCLEVILLE" at the top, followed by "THURSDAY NOON ROTARY AMERICAN HOTEL A SQUARED CIRCLE THE HOME OF TED LEWIS." The words "ROTARY" are featured prominently within a circular design resembling a cogwheel.

The sign is mounted on a vertical post, and the photograph is taken from a ground-level perspective, suggesting the viewer is standing near the sign. Behind the sign is a field of tall grass and some small bushes or weeds. In the background, a few buildings, partially obscured by trees, can be seen. The sky appears to be overcast. The overall mood is somewhat nostalgic and historical.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a signboard with information about the town of Circleville. The sign prominently displays the name "CIRCLEVILLE" at the top. Below that, it provides details about a Rotary meeting happening on Thursday at noon at the American Hotel. The sign also mentions "A SQUARED CIRCLE," which could be a reference to the town's unique layout or a local landmark. Additionally, the sign highlights that Circleville is "THE HOME OF TED LEWIS," likely referring to a notable individual associated with the town. The background of the image shows an open field with some trees and a house in the distance, indicating a rural or suburban setting. The sign itself appears to be made of wood and is mounted on a pole.

Text analysis

Amazon

OF
THE
CIRCLE
ROTARY
THE HOME OF TED LEWIS
LEWIS
HOME
NOON
HOTEL
SQUARED
TED
A SQUARED CIRCLE
THURSDAY
AMERICAN
CIRCLEVILLE
A

Google

CIRCLEVILLE THURSDAY NOON ROTARY AMERICAN HOTEL A SQUARED CIRCLE THE HOME OF TE LEWIS
CIRCLEVILLE
THURSDAY
NOON
ROTARY
AMERICAN
HOTEL
A
SQUARED
CIRCLE
THE
HOME
OF
TE
LEWIS