Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (U.S. Highway 40, central 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, P1970.131

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (U.S. Highway 40, central 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, P1970.131

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Architecture 100
Building 100
Outdoors 100
Shelter 100
Sign 97.2
Symbol 97.2
Transportation 96.8
Vehicle 96.8
Machine 88.6
Gas Station 66.5
Pump 66.5
Road 64
Spoke 57.5
Factory 57.3
Airport 56.5
Countryside 56.5
Nature 56.5
Shop 56.4
City 56.1
Street 56.1
Urban 56.1
Hut 55.3
Rural 55.3
Indoors 55.2
Restaurant 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 99.3
vehicle 98.1
home 95.1
street 94.2
group together 94.1
adult 93.1
no person 91.6
transportation system 91.3
one 89.7
road 88.7
group 85.7
aircraft 83.8
calamity 81.3
recreation 80.4
leader 80.4
two 80.4
storm 77.3
administration 76
house 75.6
lawn 74.9

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

structure 46.7
billboard 36.1
sky 30.6
landscape 29.8
signboard 28.5
hut 23.2
field 19.2
snow 18.9
shelter 18
rural 16.7
road 15.4
trees 15.1
house 15
track 15
wheeled vehicle 14.7
tree 14.6
car 14
cloud 13.8
winter 13.6
vehicle 13.6
grass 13.4
countryside 12.8
clouds 12.7
environment 12.3
summer 12.2
weather 12
outdoors 11.9
fence 11.8
architecture 11.7
season 11.7
scenic 11.4
travel 11.3
scene 11.3
old 11.2
horizon 10.8
sand 10.5
cold 10.3
outside 10.3
coast 9.9
farm 9.8
land 9.6
high 9.5
day 9.4
industry 9.4
hill 9.4
light 9.4
trailer 9.3
street 9.2
outdoor 9.2
truck 9
scenery 9
transportation 9
housing 8.7
forest 8.7
freight car 8.7
building 8.5
cloudy 8.4
mobile home 8.4
city 8.3
park 8.2
mountain 8.1
barrier 7.9
country 7.9
agriculture 7.9
beach 7.8
england 7.6
energy 7.6
power 7.6
wood 7.5
vintage 7.4
graffito 7.4
industrial 7.3

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

grass 99.9
outdoor 99.8
sky 98.9
black 66.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Wheel
Road Sign

Clarifai

Tree
Wheel
Land vehicle
Plant
House
Car

AWS Rekognition

Car 96.8%

AWS Rekognition

Car 57.2%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 88.6%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 80.7%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 63.4%

AWS Rekognition

Road Sign 57.3%

Clarifai

Tree 85.8%

Clarifai

Tree 79.1%

Clarifai

Tree 73.6%

Clarifai

Tree 69.5%

Clarifai

Tree 61.3%

Clarifai

Tree 60.1%

Clarifai

Tree 58.6%

Clarifai

Tree 46%

Clarifai

Tree 39.6%

Clarifai

Tree 39.4%

Clarifai

Tree 33%

Clarifai

Wheel 62.7%

Clarifai

Wheel 54.5%

Clarifai

Wheel 51.5%

Clarifai

Wheel 50%

Clarifai

Wheel 45.9%

Clarifai

Wheel 45.9%

Clarifai

Wheel 41.2%

Clarifai

Wheel 38.8%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 53.6%

Clarifai

Plant 53.2%

Clarifai

Plant 35.4%

Clarifai

Plant 33.3%

Clarifai

House 48.8%

Clarifai

Car 43.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

beaches seaside 84.4%
nature landscape 11%
streetview architecture 2.6%
cars vehicles 1.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a black sign with white text 88%
a black sign with white letters 85.2%
a white sign with black text 85.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a coca cola cola cola sign in front of a gas station

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

an old photo of a coca cola sign

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image depicts a rural roadside scene with a drive-in lunch spot and a gas station. In the foreground, a prominent Coca-Cola sign stands out, reading "Drink Coca-Cola" and "Drive In - Lunch." Behind the sign is a simple structure with a pitched roof, likely the main building of the business, with signs advertising "Pick-Way Inn—Beer—Lunch—Cabins." Several vehicles, including a vintage car and truck, are parked near the building. The surrounding area has open grass and fields, hinting at a countryside location. Overhead wires and clouds in the sky complete the relaxed, mid-20th-century atmosphere of the setting.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural roadside scene featuring a small service station and eatery. Prominently in the foreground is a Coca-Cola sign with a diamond shape, advertising "Drink Coca-Cola" and "Drive In - Lunch." Behind the sign, there is a building with an awning displaying the words "Pick-Way Inn - Beer - Lunch - Cabins." The building appears to be a modest diner or rest stop, with an adjoining gas station, evidenced by a visible gas pump under a small roof or canopy. There are a couple of vintage vehicles parked near the building, suggesting this image is from the early to mid-20th century. The background features fields and trees under a partly cloudy sky, evoking a sense of open countryside typical of a roadside establishment.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a vintage roadside establishment called "Pick-Way Inn" that offers "Beer, Lunch, Cabins" and prominently features a large Coca-Cola sign. There is a drive-in lunch sign in the foreground, indicating that this was a place where customers could drive up and order food. The building has a distinctive architectural style typical of mid-20th century roadside businesses. The overall scene has a nostalgic, historical feel to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the mid-20th century, showing a roadside business establishment. The building features signs advertising "DRIVE IN-LUNCH" and "CABINS," along with a prominent Coca-Cola sign in a distinctive diamond shape. The establishment appears to offer beer as well. There are a few vintage automobiles parked near the building, and the property has an unpaved, likely gravel or dirt parking area. The scene includes utility poles with power lines overhead, and there's grass or natural vegetation in the foreground. This type of business was common along American highways during this era, offering travelers a place to eat, drink, and potentially stay overnight in the attached cabins.

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 vintage gas station and restaurant, showcasing a nostalgic scene from the past.

In the foreground, a grassy area with wildflowers and weeds dominates the bottom half of the image. A sign stands out, featuring a diamond-shaped Coca-Cola logo with the words "DRINK" and "Coca-Cola" in white text. Below this, a rectangular sign reads "DRIVE IN - LUNCH" in black text on a white background.

Behind the sign, a vintage car is parked in front of the restaurant, which has a sign that reads "PICK-WAY INN" in white text on a black background. The building's facade features additional signs, including "BEER - LUNCH" and "CABINS." A truck is parked to the right of the building, while a pole stands tall behind the sign.

In the background, trees and a cloudy sky are visible, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of the image. The overall scene evokes a sense of a bygone era, with the vintage gas station and restaurant serving as a reminder of simpler times.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a roadside restaurant or gas station, with a prominent Coca-Cola sign in the foreground. The sign features a diamond shape with rounded corners and a silver border, displaying the Coca-Cola logo and the words "DRINK Coca-Cola" in white text. Below the sign, a rectangular sign reads "DRIVE IN - LUNCH" in black text on a white background.

In the background, a small building with a sloping roof and a covered entrance is visible, accompanied by a vintage car parked in front of it. A large truck is parked to the right of the building, and a field of crops can be seen in the distance. The sky above is cloudy, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of the scene.

Overall, the image appears to be a vintage photograph of a roadside eatery or gas station, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The presence of the Coca-Cola sign and the vintage car suggest that the image may have been taken during the 1940s or 1950s.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a gas station with a Coca-Cola sign. The gas station has a canopy and a sign that reads "PICK-WAY IN." There is a car parked in front of the gas station, and a truck is parked on the side of the road. The sign with the Coca-Cola logo is placed on a pole in front of the gas station. The image also shows a grassy area with some plants and trees in the background.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a small shop with a Coca-Cola sign in front. The shop has a signboard that reads "PICK-WAY IN" and "BEER LUNCH". There are two cars parked in front of the shop, and one of them is a truck. The shop is surrounded by grass and trees, and there is a pole with a street light in the distance. The sky is cloudy.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

The black and white photograph shows a rural drive-in restaurant, likely from the mid-20th century. In the foreground, there is an area of tall grasses and weeds. A large Coca-Cola sign is prominently displayed, advertising "DRIVE IN-LUNCH." Behind the sign is the drive-in building, which appears to be a long, one-story structure. The words "PICK-WAY IN" and "ER LUNCH-CABINS" are visible on the roofline, along with "BEER-LUNCH." There is an open-air gas station attached to one side of the building, complete with gas pumps and a covered area. A vintage automobile and an old truck are parked near the building. The sky is overcast with cloudy conditions.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vintage, black and white photograph of a roadside establishment, likely from the mid-20th century. It has a nostalgic feel, capturing a snapshot of a bygone era.

Specific Details:

  • The Establishment: The main structure appears to be a combination of a gas station and a diner/restaurant, possibly also offering cabins for lodging. Text on the building sign reads "PICK-WAY IN" and "ER-LUNCH-CABINS". Other text "BEER - LUNCH" is visible.
  • Coca-Cola Sign: A large, illuminated Coca-Cola sign is prominently displayed in front of the building, indicating the availability of the popular beverage. The sign also includes the words "DRIVE-IN-LUNCH".
  • Vehicles: Several cars and trucks are parked near the building, adding to the scene's vintage atmosphere.
  • Setting: The setting is a rural or semi-rural area. The building sits on a patch of land, with a grassy area in the foreground. Overhead power lines crisscross the sky.
  • Weather: The sky suggests an overcast day.

Mood and Atmosphere:

The image evokes a sense of simplicity, nostalgia, and the charm of small-town America. It captures a slice of life from a time when roadside stops served as hubs for travelers.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a vintage scene of a roadside establishment, likely from the mid-20th century. The focal point is a building with a sign that reads "Pick-Way Inn" followed by "Beer - Lunch - Cabins." The establishment appears to offer a variety of services, including dining and lodging.

In the foreground, there is a prominent diamond-shaped sign advertising Coca-Cola with the slogan "Drink Coca-Cola" and an image of a Coca-Cola bottle. Below this sign, there is another sign that reads "Drive In - Lunch," indicating that the establishment offers drive-in dining services.

To the left of the building, there is a gas pump under a canopy, suggesting that the establishment also functions as a gas station. The building itself has a rustic appearance with a simple, functional design typical of roadside inns from that era.

In the background, there are fields of crops, possibly corn, indicating a rural setting. Two vintage cars are parked near the building, further emphasizing the historical context of the image. The overall scene captures a snapshot of a bygone era, showcasing a multi-purpose roadside service station that catered to travelers' needs for food, drink, lodging, and fuel.

Qwen

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

The image depicts a vintage roadside restaurant or diner. It features a building labeled "PICK WAY IN" and "DRIVE IN LUNCH CABINS," indicating a drive-thru service where customers can order food and drinks from their cars. The sign in the foreground prominently displays the Coca-Cola logo, suggesting that the establishment offers Coca-Cola beverages. The building has a canopy over the entrance, which is a typical feature of diners from the mid-20th century. There are two vintage cars parked near the building, adding to the retro feel of the scene. The area in front of the building is grassy and appears somewhat overgrown, suggesting the image might be from an earlier time. The sky is partly cloudy, giving the scene a bright, midday atmosphere.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of a roadside scene featuring an old-fashioned gas station and diner. The image includes several details:

  1. Signage:

    • A prominent diamond-shaped Coca-Cola sign is in the foreground, with the words "DRINK Coca-Cola" prominently displayed.
    • Below the Coca-Cola sign, there is a rectangular sign that reads "DRIVE IN-LUNCH."
    • In the background, there is a sign that says "PICK-WAY IN" and "LUNCH CABINS."
    • Another sign advertises "BEER LUNCH."
  2. Buildings:

    • The main building appears to be a gas station or diner, with a flat roof and open sides. There are pumps visible in front of the building.
    • The building has a sign that says "PICK-WAY IN" and "LUNCH CABINS."
  3. Vehicles:

    • There are a few vintage cars parked in front of the building. The cars appear to be from the mid-20th century, likely the 1930s or 1940s.
  4. Environment:

    • The scene is set in a rural or semi-rural area, with grass and some trees in the background.
    • There are power lines and poles visible, indicating a roadside location.
    • The sky is cloudy, suggesting an overcast day.

The overall atmosphere of the image is nostalgic, capturing a slice of life from a bygone era.

Text analysis

Amazon

IN-LUNCH
DRIVE IN-LUNCH
DRINK
DRIVE
BEER
PICK-WAY
LUNCH
PICK-WAY IN
Coca-Cola
IN
FR-LUNCH-CABINS

Google

R LUNCH CABINS DRINK BEER
R
LUNCH
CABINS
DRINK
BEER