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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (outskirts of Plain City, Ohio)

Date

August 1938

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.117

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (outskirts of Plain City, Ohio)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

August 1938

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.117

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Road 99.9
City 99.7
Street 99.7
Urban 99.7
Utility Pole 98.7
Outdoors 86.2
Transportation 86
Vehicle 86
Neighborhood 84.2
Nature 70.6
Architecture 70.2
Building 70.2
Factory 70.2
Symbol 61.2
Suburb 57.9
Freeway 57.3
Highway 57.3
Sign 56.8
Intersection 56.3
Countryside 56
Shelter 55.2
Tarmac 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 99.4
war 98.3
military 98.1
no person 97
street 96.5
vehicle 96
transportation system 95
railway 92.1
home 91.7
print 91
road 89.6
soldier 89.3
group 88.5
calamity 88.5
many 87.7
group together 87.6
monochrome 87.4
building 84.5
train 82.3
vintage 82.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

shopping cart 100
handcart 100
wheeled vehicle 81.8
container 50.7
sky 35.3
landscape 33.5
structure 33.2
billboard 32.6
conveyance 27.2
signboard 26.6
architecture 17.2
industry 16.2
clouds 16.1
grass 15.8
travel 15.5
building 15.4
city 15
water 14.7
industrial 13.6
tree 13.1
field 12.6
panorama 12.4
outdoors 12
old 11.9
sea 11.7
summer 11.6
trees 11.6
scenery 10.8
tower 10.8
environment 10.7
pollution 10.6
rural 10.6
high 10.4
electricity 10.4
hill 10.3
town 10.2
river 9.8
plant 9.8
steel 9.7
factory 9.7
scene 9.5
skyline 9.5
winter 9.4
house 9.3
power 9.2
ocean 9.1
fence 9.1
tourism 9.1
sunset 9
scenic 8.8
panoramic 8.7
cold 8.6
construction 8.6
road 8.1
landmark 8.1
metal 8.1
farm 8
urban 7.9
cloud 7.8
outdoor 7.7
energy 7.6
bay 7.6
church 7.4
countryside 7.3
sun 7.3
coast 7.2
mountain 7.1
agriculture 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

landmark 90
town 89
transport 86.7
black and white 85.1
history 80.8
house 76.8
road 75.9
residential area 75.4
lane 69.9
monochrome 68.1
monochrome photography 62.2
suburb 59.1
land lot 54.1
car 50.6

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 99.6
sky 99.2
road 95.6
dirt 31.7
sign 17.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car

Clarifai

Tree
House
Traffic sign
Window
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Car 86%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

cars vehicles 97.2%
beaches seaside 2.5%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-08

an old black and white photo of a road with a sign

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a sign that says trailer signs are for campers

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a rural roadside scene, likely from the mid-20th century. The focal point of the image includes a wooden grain elevator and other utilitarian buildings in the background. The structures are surrounded by open land, accompanied by telephone poles and power lines extending across the road. The road in the foreground splits into two paths, with a railroad crossing sign visible on the right.

Prominent signage lines the roadside near the foreground. The largest sign advertises "Quaker State Oil" and a "Trailer Camp" with services such as short food orders, sandwiches, and clean restrooms, indicating a nearby diner or rest area. The smaller signs to the right promote beverages, including "Cleo Cola" and "Orange Crush." Each sign is positioned on grass next to the gravel road, and the peaceful rural surroundings suggest a quiet, small-town atmosphere.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black and white photograph of a roadside scene featuring a sign promoting a trailer camp with various amenities. The sign reads "Quaker State Oil" at the top and lists "TRAILER CAMP," "24 Hr. SERVICE," "SHORT ORDERS," "SANDWICHES," and "CLEAN REST ROOMS." In addition to this main sign, there are smaller signs nearby advertising "Cleo Cola" and "Orange Crush." The Cleo Cola sign mentions a 5¢ price for the drink.

In the background, an old industrial building, possibly a grain elevator, is visible beyond the road. There are multiple power lines and telephone poles along the road, indicating a rural setting. There's a railroad crossing sign on the side of the road, suggesting proximity to train tracks. A lone gasoline pump can be seen, indicating the presence of a gas station near the trailer camp. The road curves slightly, and there is vegetation on the side, contributing to the rural atmosphere of the scene.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a rural roadside scene from what appears to be the mid-20th century. In the foreground, there are various signs advertising a "Trailer Camp" with "24 hr. Service" and "Short Orders, Sandwiches, Clean Rest Rooms". There is also a sign for "Quaker State Oil" and an advertisement for "Orange Crush". In the background, there are several buildings, including what looks like a grain elevator or storage silo. Telephone poles and power lines can be seen running across the scene. The overall atmosphere suggests a small, rural town or roadside stop along a highway or country road.

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

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from mid-20th century America. The image shows a rural or small-town setting with several grain elevators or silos in the background. In the foreground, there are various roadside signs advertising services including "Trailer Camp," "24 HR Service," "Short Orders Sandwiches," and what appears to be advertisements for "Orange Crush" soda. There's also a Quaker State Oil sign visible. The scene includes utility poles and power lines crossing overhead. The road appears to be unpaved or gravel, and there are railroad crossing signs visible in the scene. This image captures a typical roadside business area from what looks to be the 1940s or 1950s era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a rural landscape, featuring a road, buildings, and signs.

  • Road
    • The road is paved and appears to be a main thoroughfare.
    • It runs from the bottom left corner of the image to the center right.
    • There are no vehicles visible on the road.
  • Buildings
    • There are several buildings in the background, including a large structure that resembles a grain elevator or silo.
    • Another building appears to be a small house or office.
    • A third building is partially obscured by vegetation.
  • Signs
    • There are several signs along the road, including a "Trailer Camp" sign with a 24-hour service and short orders.
    • A "Quaker State Oil" sign is also visible.
    • Other signs advertise "Orange Crush" and "Cleo Cold".
  • Power Lines
    • Several power lines crisscross the sky above the buildings.
    • They appear to be connected to the buildings and provide electricity.
  • Railroad Crossing
    • A railroad crossing is visible in the background, with a sign indicating the presence of trains.
    • The crossing is marked by a series of tracks and a gate that can be lowered to stop traffic.

Overall, the image suggests that this is a rural area with limited amenities, but still has access to basic services like oil and food. The presence of power lines and a railroad crossing indicates that the area is connected to larger infrastructure networks.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a rural area, featuring a road, buildings, and signs. The road is paved and runs from the left side of the image to the right, with a grassy area on either side. In the foreground, there are several signs, including one that reads "TRAILER CAMP" and another that says "Orange Crush."

In the background, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a gas station or service station, as well as a few houses or other structures. There are also power lines and telephone poles visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, rural setting, possibly from the mid-20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white image shows a road with a trailer camp on the left side and a signboard on the right side. The road has a gravel surface and is surrounded by grass and trees. The trailer camp has a signboard that reads "Trailer Camp" and "24-hour Service" with an arrow pointing to the right. The signboard on the right side has the text "Lunches, Short Orders, Orange Crush" written on it.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a road with a signboard on the left side, which reads "TRAILER CAMP." A few buildings are situated behind the signboard. A few electric poles with wires are located on the right side of the road. The road is wet, and the sky is clear. There is a signboard on the right side of the road that reads "Orange Crush."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely taken in the mid-20th century. It captures a rural scene, possibly near a crossroads or along a highway. The setting evokes a sense of the American countryside and roadside businesses.

Key Elements:

  • Buildings: Several buildings are in the background, which appear to be a mix of businesses and possibly residences. A prominent structure is a large grain elevator or storage facility, indicating the region might be agricultural.
  • Road and Infrastructure: A paved road is in the foreground. Electrical poles with numerous wires are strung across the sky, which are typical of the time. A railroad crossing sign indicates nearby railway tracks.
  • Signage: A significant part of the image's focus is on the signs advertising roadside services. These signs are characteristic of the era and suggest a business that catered to travelers, including a "Trailer Camp," "Orange Crush" and other amenities.
  • Other Details: There are some cars and gas stations with signs and gas pumps.

Overall Mood and Atmosphere:

The image has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of a time before interstate highways and modern amenities. It captures the charm of small-town life and roadside businesses that catered to travelers. The monochrome palette adds to the vintage ambiance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a rural roadside scene. A two-lane road stretches into the distance, its surface uneven and speckled. Along the roadside, a series of signs advertise local services and refreshments.

A prominent sign proclaims "Quaker State Oil Trailer-Camp. 24 HR. Service. Short Orders Sandwiches. Clean-Rest-Rooms." Other signs advertise "Cleo Cold" and "Lunches - Short Orders Orange Crush." These signs are placed amongst tall grasses and weeds, suggesting a somewhat overgrown roadside.

Beyond the signs, the road passes by a weathered, multi-story industrial structure, possibly a grain elevator or storage facility. The structure is simple in design, with a rectangular tower-like section and adjacent buildings. The scene also includes utility poles and lines that stretch across the sky, typical of rural landscapes.

In the background, a railroad crossing is visible, with the characteristic X-shaped signs. The overall impression is of a bygone era, a snapshot of a roadside stop along a quiet country road.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The black-and-white photograph depicts a rural scene with a few notable features:

  1. Buildings and Structures:

    • There is a large grain elevator or silo in the background, which is indicative of an agricultural area.
    • A small building, possibly a gas station or a small store, is situated near the road.
  2. Signage:

    • Several signs are prominently displayed in the foreground. One sign advertises "Quaker State Oil" and "Trailer-Camp" with "24 hr. Service," "Short Orders," and "Sandwiches."
    • Another sign promotes "Lunches - Short Orders" and "Orange Crush."
    • There is also a sign for "Cleo" with the temperature indicated as "2° Cold."
  3. Road and Surroundings:

    • The road appears to be a dirt or gravel road, typical of rural areas.
    • There are utility poles and wires running alongside the road, indicating the presence of electricity.
    • A railroad crossing sign is visible, suggesting that a railway line intersects the road.
  4. Vegetation:

    • The area around the road and buildings is sparsely vegetated with grass and some shrubs.

The overall scene suggests a small, rural community with services catering to travelers, including food and fuel, and an agricultural focus as indicated by the grain elevator. The presence of the railroad crossing sign implies that the area might have been a transportation hub in the past.

Qwen

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of a rural roadside scene. The image features a paved road with a gravel shoulder. Prominently displayed are several signs advertising services and products. One sign reads "Trailer Camp" with "24 HR. SERVICE SHORT ORDERS & SANDWICHES CLEAR-BEST-DEAL" underneath, suggesting a service area for travelers. Another sign advertises "Cleo" with "5 COLD" beneath it. To the right, there is a sign for "LUNCHES SHORT ORDERS" and "Orange Crush," indicating a restaurant or food service. In the background, there is a building with a silo, possibly a grain elevator or part of a farm facility, and a train crossing sign is visible, indicating the presence of a railroad line. The image conveys a nostalgic, mid-20th-century rural scene, with power lines overhead and a mix of agricultural and commercial elements. The overall atmosphere is quiet and unpopulated.

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

This black-and-white image depicts a rural roadside scene. In the foreground, there is a gravel road leading to a small trailer camp. Several signs are visible, advertising services such as "Quaker State Oil," "Trailer Camp 24 Hr. Service," "Short Orders," "Sandwiches," "Cleo," and "Orange Crush." The signs are placed on the right side of the road, near a grassy area.

In the background, there is a large silo structure, likely used for grain storage, and a few buildings that appear to be part of the trailer camp. There are also railroad crossing signs and utility poles with power lines running across the scene. The overall atmosphere suggests a mid-20th-century setting, with a focus on basic services and amenities for travelers.

Text analysis

Amazon

TRAILER-
CLEO
ORDERS
SHORT
STATE
QUAKER STATE OIL
OIL
QUAKER
SANDWICHES
LUNCHES
Orange
COLO
CAMP.
LUNCHES и SHORT ORDERS
и
Crush
24 WR.SERVICE
-
CLEARRESE-ANDMS

Google

QUAKER STATE OIL TRAILER CAMP 24R SERVICE SORT ORDERS SANDWICHES LUNCHES SHORT ORDERS Orange Crush CLEO COLO
QUAKER
STATE
OIL
TRAILER
CAMP
24R
SERVICE
SORT
ORDERS
SANDWICHES
LUNCHES
SHORT
Orange
Crush
CLEO
COLO