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, P1970.302

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, P1970.302

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Advertisement 97.8
Sign 97.1
Symbol 97.1
Outdoors 89
Text 74.9
Nature 64.1
Road Sign 57.6
Bus Stop 56.3
Poster 55.9
Plant 55.8
Tree 55.8
City 55.2
Banner 55.2
Utility Pole 55

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

street 99.2
text 98.2
sign 98
signalise 97.5
warning 97.5
signal 97.2
road 97.1
monochrome 96.4
no person 95.7
transportation system 94
people 92
danger 91.9
information 90.7
caveat 89.6
bill 89.3
business 87.1
print 85.3
illustration 84.1
retro 83.2
vintage 82.2

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

billboard 96.2
signboard 79
structure 77.9
building 39.2
tower 39
sky 34.6
architecture 28.9
city 26.7
landmark 19
tall 16
urban 15.7
exterior 15.7
pole 15.5
vodka 15.5
sign 15
travel 14.1
construction 13.7
england 13.3
cityscape 13.3
old 13.2
cinema 13.2
skyscraper 13
tourism 12.4
industrial 11.8
clock 11.5
steel 11.5
light 11.4
monument 11.2
famous 11.2
landscape 11.2
town 11.1
clouds 11
theater 10.5
modern 10.5
high 10.4
shop 10.4
cloud 10.3
business 10.3
industry 10.2
rod 10.2
historic 10.1
outdoors 9.7
scene 9.5
place 9.3
window 9.2
global 9.1
tourist 9.1
technology 8.9
parliament 8.9
barbershop 8.8
outside 8.6
skyline 8.6
house 8.4
office 8.3
street 8.3
water tower 8.2
danger 8.2
history 8.1
day 7.8
beacon 7.8
factory 7.7
tree 7.7
downtown 7.7
winter 7.7
outdoor 7.6
buildings 7.6
road 7.2
trees 7.1
glass 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 99.8
sign 99.7

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a sign on the side of a road 95.9%
a sign on the side of the road 95.6%
a black sign with white text 92.3%

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

a photograph of a sign that says autographs to autographs -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image features a rural scene with an aged wooden utility pole in the foreground, to which two posters are attached. The posters advertise "Professional-Sanctioned Auto Races" taking place in Marion, Ohio at the "Fairground Track" on Sunday, June 26. It notes that the races will start at 2:30 PM sharp. The grassy landscape surrounding the pole is overgrown with weeds and wildflowers. In the background, there is a building, possibly a school or public structure, surrounded by trees and open fields, suggesting a small-town setting. The overall composition evokes a sense of nostalgia typical of early-to-mid 20th century America.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene with a wooden pole in the foreground. Two identical posters are attached to the pole. The posters advertise "Professional-Sanctioned Auto Races" in Marion, Ohio, at the Fair Ground Track, scheduled for Sunday, June 26. The posters note that the races start at 2:30 PM sharp.

In the background, there is a grassy field with wildflowers and tall weeds, suggesting a rural or suburban area. Further back, there is a building visible, likely a small commercial or institutional structure given its size and architecture. The sky is clear, contributing to a tranquil and open atmosphere in the image.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a large poster or sign advertising "Auto Races" to be held on Sunday, June 26 in Marion, Ohio. The sign is mounted on a wooden post in a grassy, rural area with some buildings visible in the background. The poster prominently displays the date, location, and time of the auto races, indicating that this was a professional, sanctioned event taking place at a fairground or racetrack in Marion.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing promotional posters for auto races attached to what appears to be a utility pole. The posters advertise "Professional-Sanctioned Auto Races" taking place in Marion, Ohio at the Fair Ground Track on Sunday, June 26. There are multiple identical posters stacked on the pole. In the background, you can see some tall grass or weeds and what looks like a brick building in the distance. The image has the grainy, vintage quality typical of older photography.

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 wooden pole with two posters advertising an auto race in Marion, Ohio.

The pole is situated in a field, surrounded by tall grass and weeds. The posters are attached to the pole, one on top of the other, and feature the same information. The top poster reads "PROFESSIONAL-SANCTIONED AUTO RACES MARION, O. FAIR GROUND TRACK SUNDAY JUNE 26 RACES START AT 2:30 P.M. SHARP!" in large letters. The bottom poster has the same text, but with the word "MARION" partially obscured by the top poster.

In the background, a few buildings are visible, including what appears to be a large house or apartment complex. The sky above is clear and light gray. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken on a sunny day, possibly during the early 20th century, given the style of the posters and the clothing worn by people in the background.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wooden pole with three posters advertising an auto race event. The posters are attached to the pole, which is situated in a field with tall grass and weeds. In the background, there are trees and buildings visible.

The posters feature bold text that reads "AUTO RACES MARION, O." and "SUNDAY JUNE 26" in large letters. Additional details include the location of the fairground track and the start time of 2:30 P.M. sharp. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rural setting, possibly during the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a black-and-white photograph of a pole with two posters attached to it. The posters are identical and read "AUTO RACES MARION, O. FAIR GROUND TRACK SUNDAY JUNE 26." The text is in bold, capital letters, and the posters are professionally designed with a clean, straightforward layout. The pole is wooden and stands in the middle of a grassy field, with sparse vegetation and a few trees visible in the background. The sky is overcast, and the overall mood of the image is serene and peaceful.

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

The image shows a black-and-white photo of a pole with two posters attached to it. The posters are promoting an auto race event. The posters are rectangular in shape and have black text on a white background. The pole is made of wood and is standing in a grassy field. In the background, there are some buildings and trees. The sky is clear and bright.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photo shows two posters attached to a wooden pole on the side of a grassy field. The posters announce "Professional Sanctioned Auto Races" in Marion, Ohio, at the fairground track on Sunday, June 26, with races starting at 2:30 p.m.

In the background, past the field, there is a large brick building that looks like a school or public building, surrounded by trees. The sky is visible at the top of the image. The image appears to be a snapshot, capturing a local advertisement in a rural setting.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

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 depicts a rural scene, with a weathered utility pole prominently featured in the foreground. The focal point is the posters advertising "Auto Races" in Marion, Ohio.

Detailed Description:

  • Foreground:
    • A wooden utility pole is the dominant element. Affixed to it are two vertically-oriented posters.
    • The posters advertise "AUTO RACES" in "MARION. O." They indicate the date as "SUNDAY JUNE 26," with races starting at 2:30 P.M. Sharp. The phrase "PROFESSIONAL-SANCTIONED" is printed at the top of each poster.
    • A field of tall grasses and weeds is visible in front of the pole.
  • Midground:
    • Beyond the field, the landscape appears to be a mixture of open ground and more vegetation, with a few trees in the distance.
    • A larger building, perhaps a school or public institution, is situated on the horizon.
  • Background:
    • The sky is visible, with some suggestion of cloud cover.

Overall Tone and Atmosphere:

The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia, portraying a time when auto racing was a popular form of entertainment in small towns. The black and white tones enhance the vintage feel. The image is a simple depiction of a bygone era, advertising a local event and showcasing a piece of local history.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts two posters attached to a wooden utility pole in a rural or semi-rural setting. The posters advertise an auto racing event. The text on the posters reads:

"PROFESSIONAL-SANCTIONED
AUTO RACES
MARION, O.
FAIR GROUND TRACK
SUNDAY JUNE 26
RACES START 2 P.M. SHARP"

The posters are weathered and appear to be printed in a simple, bold font. The background shows an open field with tall grass and wildflowers, and a few buildings are visible in the distance. The sky is clear, suggesting it is a sunny day. The overall scene gives a vintage or historical feel, likely from the mid-20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

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START
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Google

SIONAL SANCTIONED RACES MARION,O FAIR GROUND TRACK PROFESSIONAL SANCTIONED MARION.O FAIR GROUND TRACK SUNDAY
SIONAL
SANCTIONED
RACES
MARION,O
FAIR
GROUND
TRACK
PROFESSIONAL
MARION.O
SUNDAY