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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (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, P1970.210

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (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, P1970.210

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Architecture 100
Clock Tower 100
Tower 100
City 99.8
Road 99.8
Street 99.8
Urban 99.8
Transportation 99.2
Vehicle 99.2
Neighborhood 98.1
Machine 97.2
Bell Tower 83.8
Alloy Wheel 82.2
Car Wheel 82.2
Spoke 82.2
Tire 82.2
Antique Car 61.8
Model T 61.8
Outdoors 57.9
Shelter 57.9
Factory 57.6
Office Building 56.6
Coupe 56.6
Sports Car 56.6
Spire 56.2
Pickup Truck 55.6
Truck 55.6
Monastery 55.5
Suv 55.2
Utility Pole 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

vehicle 98.5
people 98.2
street 97
transportation system 96.5
no person 92.2
monochrome 92.1
group together 90.7
calamity 87.4
home 86
group 85.2
military 82.8
police 82.1
road 81.7
war 80
administration 79.9
car 77.1
truck 74.4
railway 73.5
train 72.3
house 69.5

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

tramway 76.9
conveyance 60.2
wheeled vehicle 36.5
truck 36.2
car 35.6
vehicle 32.4
city 30.8
streetcar 29.2
fire engine 28.8
street 28.6
road 28
transportation 27.8
motor vehicle 25.9
architecture 22
urban 21
travel 20.4
transport 20.1
building 20.1
house 17.6
sky 16.6
trees 16
old 15.3
snow 15
town 13.9
bus 12.9
winter 12.8
train 12.5
cold 12.1
light 11.4
buildings 11.4
landscape 11.2
station 10.6
traffic 10.5
exterior 10.1
drive 9.5
structure 9.3
historic 9.2
danger 9.1
rail 8.8
cars 8.8
houses 8.7
weather 8.6
lamp 8.6
tree 8.5
fire 8.4
wagon 8.4
lights 8.4
tourism 8.3
history 8.1
railway 7.9
public 7.8
storm 7.7
track 7.7
automobile 7.7
passenger car 7.6
famous 7.4
water 7.3
religion 7.2
day 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 99.8
road 99.6
sky 99.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building
Car
Wheel
Person

Clarifai

Car
House
Tree
Wheel
Window

AWS Rekognition

Building 99.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

cars vehicles 94%
nature landscape 1.8%
beaches seaside 1.7%
streetview architecture 1.3%
paintings art 1.1%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a black and white photo of a clock tower in a town

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

an old black and white photo of a town with a clock tower

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This black-and-white image depicts a vintage street scene, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. In the foreground, there is an antique car parked along the street, characteristic of vehicles from the 1920s or 1930s. The road appears quiet and shows a paved surface.

Across the street, a prominent building stands tall, distinguished by a clock tower with a rounded dome at the top. The clock tower is reminiscent of historic architecture, often found in small-town centers or public buildings. Adjacent to the building is signage that reads "Barto & Keiser Farming Implements," suggesting a business related to agriculture.

Another small, light-colored building across the street houses a shop, with visible signage and windows that likely display goods for sale. Behind the buildings are trees, suggesting this scene is in a quaint town or semi-rural area. Overhead, utility wires and streetlights span the intersection.

This image exudes nostalgic charm and reflects a bygone era of American life, where buildings and vehicles were distinct in their design, and small-town commerce played a key role.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene in a small town, likely from the early to mid-20th century. In the foreground to the left, there is an old-fashioned automobile parked on the street, suggesting the historical time period of the scene.

In the background, there are several buildings, mainly commercial. On the right, there is a two-story building with a large awning and a prominent tower featuring a large clock. The building appears to be a central or important structure in the town, possibly a town hall or a significant business establishment. The clock tower design adds a distinctive architectural element to the scene.

Next to the larger building, there is an advertisement painted on one of the walls, although the full text is partially obscured. The visible part mentions "Fleming Implement."

Across the street, there are smaller storefronts, one of which appears to be a cafe, as indicated by a sign on the building. The streets are relatively quiet and devoid of people, contributing to a serene, nostalgic atmosphere.

Overall, the image captures a quaint and tranquil small-town environment typical of an earlier era.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a downtown area in a small town or city. The main feature of the image is a large clock tower building, which seems to be the focal point of the scene. There are several other buildings and storefronts visible, as well as an old car parked on the street. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a nostalgic, historic feel, with the vintage architecture and vehicles.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from around the 1930s, showing a small town street scene. In the foreground, there's a vintage car, likely from that era, parked on what appears to be a wide street or town square. The buildings along the street include various storefronts with awnings, and most notably, there's a prominent building with a clock tower or cupola on top. The architecture is typical of early 20th century American small-town commercial buildings. There are utility poles with power lines visible, and the overall scene gives a strong sense of small-town Americana from that period. The buildings appear to be a mix of one and two-story structures, and the street looks well-maintained for that era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a black and white photograph of a small town street, with a car parked on the left side of the road.

The street is empty, with no people or other vehicles visible. The car is an older model, possibly from the 1930s or 1940s, based on its design and features. It is parked facing away from the camera, with its rear end visible.

On the right side of the street, there are several buildings, including a large building with a clock tower in the center. The clock tower has a distinctive dome-shaped roof and a large clock face on the front. Below the clock tower, there is a storefront with a striped awning and a sign that reads "PHOTO-GRAPHER" in bold letters.

To the left of the clock tower, there is a smaller building with a flat roof and a sign that reads "DRUG STORE" in smaller letters. Further down the street, there are several other buildings, including a house with a chimney and a tree in the background.

Overall, the image suggests that this is a small town or village, possibly in the United States, during the mid-20th century. The presence of an old car and the style of the buildings suggest that the photo was taken before the 1950s.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

This image depicts a vintage black and white photograph of a small town's main street, featuring a prominent clock tower at its center. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, trees, and power lines, with a classic car parked on the left side of the street.

The clock tower stands out as the focal point, situated atop a two-story building with a striped awning covering the ground floor. To the right of the clock tower, another building bears an illegible sign, while a third structure is visible in the background. A telephone pole stands on the left side of the image, accompanied by a vintage car parked in front of it.

The overall atmosphere of the image evokes a sense of nostalgia and tranquility, capturing a moment in time from a bygone era. The photograph appears to be an old print, with a white border surrounding the image and a subtle texture that adds to its vintage charm.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

A black-and-white image of an empty street with parked cars, buildings, and a clock tower in the background. The street has a white line on the side, and there are trees and electric poles on the side of the road. The buildings have awnings and signs, and there is a clock tower with a clock on top. The image has a vintage filter, and the sky is clear and bright.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photo of a street with buildings on both sides. The photo is taken from a higher angle, showing the street and the buildings in detail. On the left side of the street, there is a black car parked in front of a building. On the right side of the street, there is a building with a clock tower and a striped awning. There are also other buildings and trees in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The photograph captures a quiet, vintage street scene. It's in black and white, giving it a nostalgic feel. The composition appears to be a snapshot of a small town square or a main street intersection.

Key Elements:

  • Buildings: There are several buildings, varying in height and style. A prominent one has a clock tower and a storefront with a striped awning. Another building has signage that reads "Barto-Keiser," possibly indicating a business like a farming implement store, and "Drug Store." The buildings are primarily two or three stories high.
  • Car: A classic car, likely from the early to mid-20th century (perhaps a 1920s or 1930s model), is parked on the left side, adding to the image's vintage aesthetic.
  • Street: The street itself is the central element, with pavement lines leading to the buildings.
  • Utility Poles and Wires: Power lines and utility poles are visible, typical of the era.
  • Sky and Light: The sky is light and indicates daytime, and the light is even.

Atmosphere and Style:

The photograph's composition and the absence of color create a sense of history, simplicity, and the pace of life. It evokes a feeling of a bygone era.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph showing an intersection in what appears to be a small town. In the foreground, to the left, is a vintage car, possibly from the 1920s or 1930s, with its shadow stretching across the asphalt road.

Behind the car, there are several buildings. One of the prominent structures is a two-story building with a clock tower. The building also has an awning over the ground floor windows and signage, which seems to read "Barto-Keiser, Farming Implements" on its upper part. Adjacent to this, there is a smaller building with a sign that says "Drug Store".

Further in the background, there are houses and other buildings, along with trees. A utility pole with wires is also visible, stretching across the scene. The photograph appears to be taken during the daytime under clear sky.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a street scene from what appears to be an older era, likely the mid-20th century, given the style of the car and the architecture. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Vehicle: A vintage car is parked on the left side of the street. It is a dark-colored, possibly black, sedan with a design typical of the 1930s or 1940s.

  2. Buildings:

    • On the right side of the street, there is a prominent building with a clock tower. The clock face is visible on the tower. The building has large windows and an awning over the entrance, suggesting it might be a commercial or public building, possibly a town hall or a bank.
    • Adjacent to the clock tower building is a smaller structure with a striped awning, which might be a shop or a small business.
    • Further down the street, there is another building with a sign that reads "BARTON-KEISER ELECTRIC SUPPLY." This indicates it is a business that deals with electrical supplies.
  3. Street and Surroundings:

    • The street is relatively empty, with no other vehicles or pedestrians visible.
    • There are utility poles and wires running along the street, which is typical of urban areas from that era.
    • The buildings and street appear to be well-maintained, suggesting a quiet, possibly small-town setting.
  4. Background:

    • In the background, there are more buildings, including a house with a gabled roof and a porch.
    • Trees are visible, adding to the small-town atmosphere.

Overall, the image captures a serene and somewhat nostalgic scene from a bygone era, with a focus on the architecture and the vintage car.

Qwen

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph that appears to depict a small town or suburban area from an earlier era, possibly the mid-20th century. Here are some key elements in the image:

  1. Architecture: The buildings have a classic, functional design typical of mid-20th-century commercial structures. One building prominently features a clock tower, which is a common architectural feature in small towns to serve as a public landmark.

  2. Signage: The building with the clock tower has a sign that reads "Barto-Kaiser," which may indicate a business name or a combination of names. Below the main building, there is another sign, but it is not fully legible in the image.

  3. Vehicles: A vintage car, likely a model from the 1930s or 1940s, is parked on the left side of the image. Its design is consistent with cars from that era.

  4. Street and Utilities: The street is quiet with no visible traffic. Utility poles with wires are present, a common sight in small towns of that time.

  5. Street Signs and Sidewalk:

    • There is a "GAS" sign visible, suggesting a gas station or service station nearby.
    • Trees and a sidewalk are visible along the street, adding a touch of greenery and pedestrian infrastructure to the scene.
  6. Overall Atmosphere: The photograph has a nostalgic feel, capturing a snapshot of a typical small-town scene from the past. The lack of modern buildings, vehicles, and technology reinforces the impression of an earlier time period.

The photograph's composition and elements suggest it could be a historical document, possibly taken to showcase the community's environment or a specific business during that era.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a small-town street scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. On the left side of the image, there is a vintage car parked on the street, partially in the foreground. The street is paved and appears relatively empty, with only a few vehicles visible in the distance.

The buildings along the street are mostly single-story structures with various architectural styles. On the right side of the image, there is a prominent building with a clock tower. The clock tower has a dome at the top and is attached to a larger building with a striped awning over its entrance. The building's sign reads "BARTO & KEISER," indicating it was likely a business, possibly selling farming implements or other goods.

There are power lines and a utility pole visible on the left side of the image, and some trees can be seen in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, small-town setting.

Text analysis

Amazon

STORE
BARTOCKEISER
INFLEHERIS
PUKE DRUCK
FAISHING
THUC