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, P1970.310

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, P1970.310

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Architecture 100
Countryside 100
Hut 100
Nature 100
Outdoors 100
Rural 100
Shack 100
Shelter 99.7
Housing 66.1
Farm 58
Cabin 56.5
House 56.5
Barn 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

house 97.6
vintage 97.5
wood 96.6
no person 96.2
old 95.9
barn 95.6
shed 95.6
rustic 95.4
farmhouse 95.3
outdoors 95.2
abandoned 93.8
home 93.6
nostalgia 93.3
farm 93.1
people 93
building 92.5
adult 91
wooden 90.8
horizontal plane 90.8
farmstead 90.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

barn 100
farm building 100
building 100
structure 85
house 42.7
old 34.2
rural 33.6
farm 33.1
country 30.8
sky 24.9
wooden 23.8
trees 23.2
field 22.6
countryside 21.1
home 20.8
grass 20.6
roof 20.1
architecture 19.6
landscape 19.4
wood 19.2
rustic 18.3
cottage 15.7
tree 15.4
clouds 15.2
scenic 15
agriculture 14.9
shed 14.9
snow 14.3
farming 13.3
winter 12.8
summer 12.2
cabin 11.8
abandoned 11.7
outdoors 11.2
historic 11
travel 10.6
hut 10.3
window 10.1
peaceful 10.1
outdoor 10
vintage 9.9
history 9.9
fence 9.7
forest 9.6
scene 9.5
construction 9.4
farmland 8.7
residential 8.6
door 8.6
weathered 8.6
traditional 8.3
exterior 8.3
scenery 8.1
meadow 8.1
ranch 7.8
antique 7.8
cloud 7.8
estate 7.6
vacation 7.4
village 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

black and white 86.6
barn 83.2
house 82.9
shack 82.3
home 74.9
shed 72.6
hut 72.4
monochrome photography 70.1
history 67.1
monochrome 61.6
facade 52.5

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 99.9
building 99.6
grass 97
house 96.3
old 92
black 77.7
vintage 27.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building

Clarifai

House
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Building 90.1%

Clarifai

House 81.5%

Clarifai

House 77.9%

Clarifai

House 75.1%

Clarifai

Plant 62.6%

Clarifai

Plant 46.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 88.6%
nature landscape 7%
streetview architecture 4.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a vintage photo of a house 93.8%
a black and white photo of a house 93.7%
an old barn in front of a house 93.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a sign that says,'red

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

an old black and white photo of a barn with signs

OpenAI GPT

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

The black-and-white image depicts a rustic, rural setting with wooden structures that appear to be sheds or barns. The buildings are weathered, with tin roofs and wooden siding, surrounded by overgrown grass and wild vegetation. Various vintage advertisements are affixed to the structures, adding visual interest.

The signs include:

  • "Clabber Girl The Healthy Baking Powder" prominently displayed on the front of the building on the right.
  • A sign for "Simoniz," likely referring to a car wax or polish brand.
  • "Red Man" chewing tobacco, advertising "San Felice" cigars for 5 cents.
  • Other faded, overlapping posters and advertisements are affixed to the sideboards.

The overall scene conveys a nostalgic, rural Americana theme, showcasing old-fashioned branding and structures associated with a bygone era.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a rustic rural scene, featuring two weathered wooden structures, likely barns or sheds. The structures are adorned with various vintage advertisements and signs. The signs include "CLABBER GIRL" promoting baking powder, "CHEW RED MAN" for tobacco, and "SAN FELICE 5¢ CIGARS." Another sign appears to promote "SIMONIZ" which is associated with car wax, and a partially visible sign mentions "CHIC DINE."

The overall setting is overgrown with grass and wild vegetation, and a simple wire fence runs along the foreground. The roof of the structures appears to be made of corrugated metal, showing signs of age and wear. The photograph gives a nostalgic, rustic feel, showcasing an era where such advertisements on rural buildings were common. The sky in the background is cloudy, adding to the timeless quality of the scene.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows an old, dilapidated wooden building with several signs and advertisements on its exterior. The building appears to be some kind of rural general store or shop, with a sign for "Clabber Girl" baking powder prominently displayed. There are also signs for "Simoniz" and "Red Man" products. The building is surrounded by overgrown vegetation and appears to be in a remote, rural setting.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing old rural buildings with vintage advertising signs. The most prominent signs visible are for "Clabber Girl" baking powder, "Simoniz," and "Red Man" tobacco products. The buildings appear to be wooden barns or storage structures with metal roofs. There's overgrown grass or vegetation in the foreground. The image has a distinctly historical feel, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century, and represents a typical scene of rural American commercial architecture with product advertisements commonly painted on buildings during that era. The buildings show signs of age and weathering, and the composition captures the rustic, utilitarian nature of these agricultural or commercial structures.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an old, weathered barn with a wooden exterior and a gable roof. The barn is situated in a field, surrounded by tall grasses and weeds.

The barn's facade features a prominent sign that reads "CLABBER GIRL" in large letters, accompanied by the phrase "THE HEALTHY BAKING POWDER" in smaller text below. Additional signs are visible on the barn's walls, including one that appears to advertise "RED MAN" tobacco products.

In the background, another barn or structure is partially visible, although it is not as well-defined as the main barn. The sky above is overcast, adding to the overall sense of nostalgia and age that pervades the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of two wooden structures, likely barns or sheds, situated in a rural setting. The building on the right features a sign that reads "CLABBER GIRL" and "THE REAL BAKING POWDER," while the building on the left has a sign that says "SIMONIZ." The surrounding area is overgrown with weeds and grass, and several other signs are visible, including one for "RED MAN" chewing tobacco and another for "SAN FELICE CIGARS." The sky above appears cloudy.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a nostalgic or vintage feel, possibly from the early 20th century. The presence of old advertisements and the rustic appearance of the buildings contribute to this impression.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a wooden building. The building is old and appears to be abandoned. It has a slanted roof and a wooden door. There are a few signs on the building, including one that reads "CLABBER GIRL." The building is surrounded by tall grass and weeds. There is another building behind it, also made of wood.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an old, weathered barn situated in a rural landscape. The barn is constructed from wooden planks and has a roof made of corrugated metal. There are several signs and advertisements attached to the barn, including a prominent sign for "Clabber Girl Baking Powder" and a sign for "Simoniz" with a picture of a car. Another sign advertises "Red Man" tobacco, featuring a cartoon-like image of a man. The barn appears to be in a state of disrepair, with some parts of the structure showing signs of wear and tear. The surrounding area is overgrown with tall grass and weeds, and there is a wooden fence in the foreground, adding to the rustic and abandoned feel of the scene.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-30

This is a black and white photograph of three rustic, wooden structures, most likely barns or sheds, in an outdoor setting. The largest structure in the foreground is a tall, open-fronted building. The roof is gabled, and there is a sign above the entrance that reads "CLABBER GIRL THE HEALTH BAKING POWDER". The side of this building is covered with faded posters. One of the most visible posters advertises "RED MAN" chewing tobacco. To the left, there are two other structures, one smaller, with a similar gabled roof. On these structures are more posters. In front of the structures, there is a wooden fence. The ground is overgrown with tall grass and plants. The sky is overcast. The photograph has a slightly aged, grainy look.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-30

Here's a description of the image:

The black and white photograph depicts a collection of old, weathered buildings in a rural setting. The main structure in the foreground is a barn or shed with a gable roof. Prominently displayed on the roof is a sign advertising "Clabber Girl Baking Powder." The building's open front reveals some internal structure and shadowy depths. The side of the building is covered in torn and faded advertisements, including one for "Red Man" chewing tobacco and "San Felice" cigars.

Behind the first building, there are other similar structures, also with gable roofs. One of them has a sign that reads "Simoniz" and "Chic Din" on it. These buildings appear to be interconnected or part of a larger farm complex.

The buildings are surrounded by overgrown grass and weeds, suggesting a state of disrepair or abandonment. A dilapidated wooden fence stands in the foreground, further emphasizing the sense of neglect. The sky is overcast, adding to the overall somber and nostalgic atmosphere of the scene.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a rustic, weathered building that appears to be an old general store or barn. The structure is made of wood and has a gabled roof. It is adorned with several vintage advertisements painted directly onto its exterior walls.

Prominent advertisements include:

  • "Clabber Girl" baking powder on the gable end.
  • "Red Man" chewing tobacco on the side wall.
  • "Simoniz" automobile wax on the side wall.
  • "Chicken Dinner" and "San Felice" on the side wall.

The building is surrounded by overgrown vegetation, suggesting it has been abandoned or neglected for some time. There is a smaller, similarly weathered structure with a tin roof in the background. The scene gives off a nostalgic, historical vibe, reminiscent of rural America from the early to mid-20th century.

Qwen

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

The image depicts a weathered wooden building in a rural or semi-rural setting. The building appears to be old and in need of repair, with peeling paint and decayed wood. There is a large sign on the front of the building that reads "CLABBER GIRL" with the subtitle "The Healthy Baking Powder." The building also has several other signs attached to it, including "SIMONIZ" and "RED MAN," which likely refer to products or brands. The surrounding area is overgrown with vegetation, indicating that the building might be abandoned or not frequently maintained. Another smaller building is visible in the background, also in a state of disrepair. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of neglect and decay.

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

This black-and-white photograph captures a rustic and weathered wooden building, likely a small roadside structure or general store, situated in a rural setting. The building is adorned with various advertisements and product signs, including "Clabber Girl Baking Powder," "Simoniz," "Red Man," and "San Felice 5¢ Cigars." The signs are prominently displayed on the walls, indicating the products that were once sold or promoted there. The structure appears to be in a state of disrepair, with a sloping roof and a porch that seems to be in need of maintenance. The surrounding area is overgrown with grass and vegetation, and there is a fence in the foreground. The sky is clear, suggesting a sunny day. The overall scene evokes a sense of nostalgia and a bygone era.

Text analysis

Amazon

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CLABBER GIRL
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Google

CHIC DIN SIMONI RED
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DIN
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