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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, P1970.298

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, P1970.298

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Outdoors 98.8
Construction 97
Oilfield 97
Nature 94
Utility Pole 91.5
Countryside 90.6
Field 85.1
Sign 76.9
Symbol 76.9
City 75.8
Rural 75.3
Architecture 61.3
Building 61.3
Factory 61.3
Tower 60.6
Spire 56.7
Water 56.5
Road 55.9
Grass 55.9
Plant 55.9
Land 55.5
Street 55.4
Urban 55.4
Machine 55.3
Farm 55.2
Grassland 55.1
Amusement Park 55.1
Fun 55.1
Theme Park 55.1
Waterfront 55.1
Beacon 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 98.6
vehicle 97.4
military 94.6
group 92
adult 90.7
war 89.7
transportation system 89.4
three 87.3
group together 87.1
vintage 87.1
two 87
print 86.8
man 85.6
soldier 85.1
cavalry 82.4
old 82.1
building 81
skirmish 80.2
illustration 78.5
road 77.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

structure 53.2
billboard 48.4
signboard 40.1
sky 36.7
landscape 34.3
chairlift 31.3
ski tow 25.1
conveyance 22.5
clouds 20.3
shopping cart 19.3
building 19.1
architecture 18.8
city 17.5
power 16.8
electricity 16.1
energy 16
handcart 15.6
rural 15
tower 14.9
old 14.6
industry 14.5
scenery 14.4
sunset 14.4
field 14.2
environment 14
outdoors 13.5
barn 13.4
panorama 13.4
silhouette 13.3
grass 12.7
skyline 12.4
wheeled vehicle 12.1
water 12
travel 12
dusk 11.4
urban 11.4
high 11.3
hill 11.3
bridge 11.1
house 11
industrial 10.9
landmark 10.8
horizon 10.8
tourism 10.7
farm 10.7
agriculture 10.5
cityscape 10.4
bay 10.4
construction 10.3
sea 10.2
countryside 10.1
light 10
transportation 9.9
cable 9.8
steel 9.8
wire 9.7
fence 9.7
summer 9.7
scene 9.5
mountain 9.3
farm building 9.2
equipment 9.1
tree 9.1
container 8.9
technology 8.9
river 8.9
pylon 8.9
scenic 8.8
aerial 8.7
sunrise 8.4
transport 8.2
road 8.1
gate 7.8
supply 7.7
outside 7.7
ocean 7.7
outdoor 7.7
engineering 7.6
tall 7.5
cloudy 7.5
electric 7.5
plant 7.3
sun 7.3
metal 7.2
coast 7.2
day 7.1
country 7
highland 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

grass 99.7
outdoor 99.4
sky 98.8
white 79.9
black 73.6
old 68
vintage 25

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Road Sign

Clarifai

Tree
Plant
Traffic sign
House
Bottle

AWS Rekognition

Road Sign 76.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

cars vehicles 91.5%
beaches seaside 5.4%
nature landscape 2.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a vintage photo of a boat 49.7%
a vintage photo of a field 49.6%
a black and white photo of a boat 49.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a sign that says school of the year, and a sign that says school

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

a black and white photo of a road with signs

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

The black-and-white image depicts a rural roadside scene. In the foreground, there is a grassy area with a wire fence that has various advertisement signs attached to it. Prominent among them are signs for Morton’s Salt, Cleo Cola, and other brands. There is also a large sign shaped like a milk bottle that reads, "Use Milk for Health and Economy."

Beside the fence is a taller, rectangular sign stating "SOHIO Just Ahead," which points to a gas station visible in the distance. The road runs diagonally through the left side of the frame, and on the far side of the road, there are houses and a SOHIO gas station. Utility poles line the road, stretching into the background, and the landscape is open, with fields and sparse trees. The overall vibe suggests a mid-20th-century American countryside.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The black-and-white image depicts a rural roadside scene from what appears to be a mid-20th-century setting. In the foreground, there are several advertisements and signs mounted on a post and fence along the side of the road. The most prominent sign reads "SOHIO JUST AHEAD," indicating the presence of a Sohio gas station nearby. Another large sign shaped like a milk bottle reads "USE MILK for HEALTH and ECONOMY."

In the background, there is a small building with a gas station sign, suggesting that it might be the Sohio station advertised. On the fence, there are various smaller signs, including ones for Morton’s Salt with their slogan "WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS," a Cleo Cola sign, and others promoting local businesses or products such as "GILLEN'S LURE OF MARTIN SPINNERS." The area is grassy and somewhat overgrown, with a road stretching into the distance lined with utility poles and trees. The setting looks rural and quiet, with an expansive field on one side and the signs adding a touch of commercialism to the pastoral scene.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a rural roadside scene in black and white. There is a large sign that says "SOHIO" with "JUST AHEAD" written below it. Next to the sign, there is a large milk bottle-shaped sign that says "USE MILK FOR HEALTH". There are also several other signs advertising various products, including "MORTON'S SALT" and "CLEO". The background shows a field with tall grass and some power lines or telephone poles. Overall, the image appears to depict a typical roadside scene from a rural area in the past.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from an earlier era, showing a roadside scene with multiple advertising signs. In the foreground, there are several signs including advertisements for "Morton's Salt" with their famous "When it Rains it Pours" slogan, and a "SOHIO" (Standard Oil of Ohio) gas station sign. There's also a sign promoting "USE MILK." The background shows a rural or suburban setting with utility poles along the road and some buildings visible in the distance. The grass in the foreground is overgrown, suggesting this might be along a highway or country road. The image has that characteristic vintage quality of photographs from what appears to be the mid-20th century.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a rural roadside scene, featuring a fence with signs and a road in the background. The fence, constructed from wire mesh, is adorned with several signs, including one that reads "USE MILK for HEALTH" and another that displays the word "MORTON'S SALT" accompanied by an illustration of a salt shaker. A sign on the left side of the image bears the text "SOHIO JUST AHEAD." In the background, a road stretches out, lined with telephone poles and trees. On the left side of the road, a building is visible, while a field occupies the right side. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rural setting, likely taken in the mid-20th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a rural roadside scene, featuring a field with various signs and advertisements.

Key Features:

  • A field with tall grasses and weeds
  • A fence running along the edge of the field, with several signs attached to it
  • A sign on the left side of the image reads "SOHIO" in large letters, with "JUST AHEAD" written below it
  • A sign on the right side of the image features a milk bottle with the words "USE MILK for HEART and BODY" written on it
  • Other signs along the fence include "MORTON'S SALT IT POURS" and "CLEO COLA"
  • In the background, a road runs parallel to the field, with buildings and trees visible in the distance
  • The sky above is overcast, suggesting a cloudy day

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a vintage photograph of a rural roadside scene, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The presence of old-fashioned signs and advertisements suggests that the image may have been taken during a time when roadside advertising was more common. The overcast sky adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The black-and-white photo shows a street with a grassy field on the right side. The field has a fence with different signs attached to it. The signs have the words "Sohio," "Use Milk for Health," "Cleo Cola," "Morton's Salt," and "Morton's It Pours." On the left side, there is a building with a roof and a signboard that reads "Sohio Just Ahead." In the distance, there are trees and other buildings.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a rural landscape with a variety of signs and advertisements. The signs are mounted on a fence, and they are visible on the right side of the image. The signs include advertisements for "SOHIO," "USE MILK," "MORTON'S SALT," and "MORTON'S SALT IT POURS." The image also shows a pole with a sign for "SOHIO" and a gas station in the distance. The landscape is mostly rural, with a grassy field and some trees. The sky is overcast, and the overall mood of the image is somewhat somber.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely from the mid-20th century. It depicts a rural roadside scene, possibly in the United States. The composition suggests a snapshot of a bygone era.

Key Elements:

  • Roadside Signs: Several signs are prominently featured, advertising various products and services. Notable ones include:

    • "SOHIO" (Standard Oil of Ohio) gas station, as well as a gas station sign in the distance.
    • A large sign in the shape of a milk bottle, reading "USE MILK for HEALTH".
    • Advertising signs for "Morton's Salt" and "Cleo Cola".
  • Road and Landscape: A paved road runs through the scene, with a gas station visible in the background. The foreground is dominated by tall grass and a wire fence.

  • Atmosphere: The sky appears overcast, which contributes to the overall vintage feel of the photograph.

Inference and Context:

The image captures a slice of Americana from a time when roadside advertising was common, and life moved at a slower pace. The signs give a sense of what products and services were popular during that period. The simplicity of the scene also highlights the transition to modern times and offers a nostalgic perspective on that period.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph shows a roadside scene. On the left side of the frame, a road is visible with a gas station in the background. There is a SoHo sign that says "Just Ahead."

In the foreground, a wire fence runs along the edge of a field. Several signs are attached to the fence, including one shaped like a milk bottle promoting "USE MILK". Other signs advertise "Cleo Cola", "Ward's Mary Jane Bread", and "Morton's Salt" stating "It pours". The field beyond the fence appears to be overgrown with weeds and tall grass. Overhead wires stretch across the sky.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The black-and-white photograph depicts a rural roadside scene with several advertising signs. Here are the details:

  1. Location and Setting: The image appears to be taken in a rural or semi-rural area. The road is relatively empty, and the surrounding landscape includes grassy fields and a few scattered buildings.

  2. Advertising Signs:

    • Sohio Gas Station: There is a sign for a Sohio gas station, indicating that the station is "just ahead." The Sohio logo is visible on a tall signpost in the background.
    • Milk Advertisement: A large milk bottle-shaped sign advertises milk, with the text "USE MILK for HEALTH ECONOMY."
    • Morton's Salt: There are two signs advertising Morton's Salt, both stating "Morton's Salt it pours."
    • Cleo: There is a sign with the word "Cleo" on it, but the context or product it is advertising is not clear from the image.
    • Arrow Sign: A sign with an arrow pointing towards a direction, with the text "MILK" and "COLD."
  3. Utility Poles and Wires: There are utility poles and wires running along the road, indicating the presence of electricity in the area.

  4. Buildings: In the background, there are a few buildings, including what appears to be a house and possibly the Sohio gas station.

  5. Vegetation: The area is covered with grass and some overgrown vegetation around the signs.

The overall scene suggests a time when roadside advertising was common, and the presence of the Sohio sign indicates that the photograph might have been taken in the mid-20th century, as Sohio (Standard Oil of Ohio) was a well-known brand during that period.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

SOHIO
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AHEAD
MORTON'S SALT
JUST AHEAD
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POUR
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POURS
CLEO
USE
IT POURS
IT POUR
COLA
ECO
IT
HEA
MORTON'S S
S
WARD'S
for
HOUSE
P
GUERA P
GUERA

Google

JUST AHEAD CLEO
JUST
AHEAD
CLEO