Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (London, 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, P1970.262

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (London, 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, P1970.262

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Railway 98
Terminal 98
Train Station 98
Transportation 98
Vehicle 98
Person 97.6
Person 97.4
Train 83.9
Person 63.4
Road 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

railway 100
train 100
locomotive 99.8
transportation system 99.6
track 99.4
engine 96.4
road 96.4
guidance 95.4
street 94.9
wagon 94.2
station 93.7
trip (journey) 93.4
horizontal plane 93
no person 92.6
line 92.4
tram 91.6
traffic 91.1
commuter 90.8
travel 89.6
monochrome 89.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

track 100
train 42.4
railway 42.2
railroad 41.3
transportation 37.7
rail 33.4
travel 31.7
transport 25.6
road 24.4
rails 23.7
station 23.3
way 22
tracks 20.7
tie 19.7
industry 18.8
landscape 18.6
steel 17.7
old 17.4
tree 16.9
line 16.3
metal 16.1
journey 16
iron 14.9
brace 14.8
outdoor 13.8
industrial 13.6
path 13.2
electric 13.1
transit 12.8
sky 12.8
building 12.7
trees 12.5
rural 12.3
perspective 12.3
city 11.6
forest 11.3
outdoors 11.2
strengthener 11.1
cable 10.6
sidewalk 10.1
device 9.6
wire 9.6
direction 9.5
trip 9.4
architecture 9.4
street 9.2
park 9.1
lines 9
structure 8.8
urban 8.7
stone 8.4
summer 8.4
wood 8.3
tower 8.1
mountain 8
locomotive 7.9
day 7.9
cargo 7.8
cold 7.8
sunny 7.8
construction 7.7
frost 7.7
winter 7.7
rusty 7.6
traffic 7.6
tourism 7.4
mountains 7.4
speed 7.3
lake 7.3
horizon 7.2
snow 7.2
river 7.1
autumn 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

sky 99.5
outdoor 99.3
way 72.8
white 61.3
sidewalk 41.7
railroad 30.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Male, 97.5%
Calm 63.6%
Happy 15.4%
Disgusted 10.5%
Surprised 7.8%
Confused 6.4%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.3%
Angry 0.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Male, 85.2%
Happy 31.4%
Calm 22.8%
Surprised 12%
Angry 9.8%
Disgusted 9.3%
Fear 9%
Confused 5.3%
Sad 5.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Train
Person 97.6%
Person 97.4%
Person 63.4%
Train 83.9%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a couple of people walking down a train track -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows two young boys walking barefoot along railroad tracks in a semi-rural or industrial area. They appear to be casually interacting, with one boy's arm around the other's shoulder. The tracks stretch into the distance, lined with wooden ties, surrounded by a mix of greenery and industrial buildings. On the left side, there are utility poles with numerous wires, a small shack with a "SIGNS" ad, and foliage. On the right, several brick buildings display advertisements, including one for "William Tell." In the background, a rail car is visible further down the tracks. The setting feels nostalgic, evoking a sense of a simpler, past era.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting two young boys walking along a set of railroad tracks. They appear to be holding hands, suggesting companionship or support. The track is set in an environment with power lines and telephone poles running parallel to the tracks, as well as dense trees on the left side, and buildings on the right side of the tracks.

One of the buildings on the right has advertisements painted on its side, with recognizable text such as "VI LIAN TELL" (likely part of "USE WILLIAM TELL") and another partially obscured slogan above it. Additional railway tracks run alongside the main one the boys are walking on. To the side of the tracks, small shrubs and grasses border the railway, giving a sense of a semi-urban or transitional area between industrial and natural settings. The atmosphere of the image is somewhat nostalgic, harkening back to earlier times, likely in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a railroad track running through a small town or city. The track is surrounded by buildings, trees, and utility poles. Two people, who appear to be children, are walking along the railroad tracks. The image has a nostalgic, vintage feel to it, capturing a moment in time from what seems to be an earlier era.

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 an earlier era, showing a railroad track running through what seems to be a small town or urban area. Two people are walking along the railroad tracks. The scene includes utility poles with multiple crossbars carrying power or telephone lines running parallel to the tracks. On the right side of the image, there are brick buildings, and one appears to have a sign that reads "WILLIAM TELL." On the left side, there's some vegetation and a sign that simply says "SIGNS." The tracks appear to extend into the distance, creating a strong sense of perspective. The overall image has that distinctive historical quality common to photographs from the early-to-mid 20th century.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

This image is a black and white photograph of two boys walking on train tracks. The boys are dressed in casual attire, with the boy on the left wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants, while the boy on the right wears a dark shirt and pants. They are walking on the tracks, which run down the center of the image, flanked by buildings on the right side and trees and power lines on the left.

In the background, there are several signs visible, including one that reads "SIGNS" and another that appears to be an advertisement for a business. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a carefree and adventurous spirit, as the boys seem to be enjoying their walk along the train tracks.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of two children walking along a railroad track, with a small building and trees visible in the background.

Key Features:

  • Railroad Track: The central focus of the image is the railroad track, which runs from the bottom center to the top center of the frame. The track is made of metal rails and wooden ties, with gravel or dirt covering the ground.
  • Children: Two children are walking along the track, one slightly ahead of the other. They are both wearing casual clothing, with the child in front wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants, while the child behind is wearing a darker shirt and lighter pants.
  • Building: On the right side of the image, there is a small building with a sign that reads "FEDERAL" and "WILLIAM TELL." The building appears to be made of brick or stone and has a flat roof.
  • Trees: In the background, there are several trees lining the railroad track. The trees are tall and have green leaves, providing a natural backdrop for the scene.
  • Signs: On the left side of the image, there is a sign that reads "SIGNS." The sign is attached to a pole and appears to be advertising a business or service.
  • Power Lines: Several power lines run across the top of the image, providing electricity to the surrounding area.

Overall: The image captures a moment in time, showing two children walking along a railroad track in a small town or rural area. The presence of the building, trees, and signs suggests a sense of community and activity in the area.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is in black and white, and it features two people walking on the railroad tracks. The two people are walking side by side, and they are both wearing hats. The tracks are surrounded by grass and trees, and there are several poles on the left side of the tracks. There are buildings on the right side of the tracks, and one of the buildings has a sign that reads "Lillian Tell."

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a railway track with two children walking on it. The children are walking on the track, which is bordered by gravel and grass on both sides. The track is surrounded by buildings and trees, and there is a sign on the left side of the track that reads "SIGNS". The image captures a moment in time, with the children walking on the track and the buildings and trees in the background.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph features two young boys walking down a railroad track. They are walking side by side down the middle of the tracks. On the left side of the tracks, there is a grassy area with a small building that has a sign that says "Signs" on the front of it. There is a tall pole with a light fixture attached to it in front of the building. Behind the grassy area are trees, and behind the trees are multiple telephone poles. On the right side of the tracks, there is a building with a sign that says "Feeds & Grain" and "Use William Tell." The railroad tracks lead into the distance and appear to stretch for several blocks.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The photograph appears to be a vintage black and white shot. It captures a scene along a set of railway tracks, likely in a small town or industrial area. The composition is dominated by the tracks receding into the distance, and the subjects of the photo are two boys walking down the tracks.

Key Elements:

  • The Railway Tracks: The dominant feature of the image. They are composed of wooden sleepers and metal rails, and they disappear into the distance.
  • The Boys: Two young boys are walking down the railway tracks. They are casually dressed in what appears to be work clothes.
  • Buildings and Signage: Along the right side of the tracks, there are some older brick buildings. There's also signage advertising "Signs," and further along, an advertisement for "Feeds & Grain."
  • Utility Poles: A row of telephone or power poles runs alongside the tracks, adding to the sense of a developed area.
  • Atmosphere: The image has a slightly somber and nostalgic feel, typical of older photographs.

Possible Context:

  • The image might capture a moment in the life of the boys, perhaps a childhood adventure, a shortcut, or a way to get around.
  • The photo is a glimpse into a different era, likely the early to mid-20th century, based on the clothing, the style of the buildings, and the presence of advertising.
  • The presence of the railway tracks and nearby buildings suggest a town with industrial activity.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a railway scene. Two parallel sets of train tracks run through the center of the image, extending into the distance. On the right side of the tracks, there are brick buildings with signs. The most prominent sign reads "Seeds & Grains" and "William Tell." Another sign on a building further down the tracks advertises "Signs."

Two individuals are standing on the tracks, facing the camera. One person appears to be wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants, while the other is dressed in darker clothing and a hat.

To the left of the tracks, there is a grassy area with some vegetation and a small structure with a sign that also reads "Signs." Several telephone poles with wires run parallel to the tracks, indicating the presence of electrical or telecommunication lines. The scene appears to be set in a small town or rural area, given the surrounding buildings and the general atmosphere. The photograph likely dates back to the early to mid-20th century based on the clothing styles and overall setting.

Text analysis

Amazon

TELL
SIGNS
VILLIAN TELL
USE
VILLIAN
CHAFIN
CNN
CNN 1/20
HR
HR EDSAG
1/20
EDSAG

Google

SIGNS
SIGNS