Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Urbana, 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, P1970.225

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Urbana, 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, P1970.225

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

City 100
Road 100
Street 100
Urban 100
Neighborhood 100
Metropolis 99.8
Car 97.6
Transportation 97.6
Vehicle 97.6
Architecture 97.4
Office Building 97.4
Car 97.3
Machine 95.6
Wheel 95.6
Condo 95.2
Housing 95.2
Wheel 94.3
Wheel 94.1
Intersection 94
Car 93.4
Car 93
Wheel 92.8
Car 92.7
Wheel 92.1
Wheel 90.8
Person 90.7
Car 90.3
Wheel 89.7
Building 86
Wheel 86
Building 84.6
Wheel 84.4
Wheel 81.7
Alloy Wheel 78.4
Car Wheel 78.4
Spoke 78.4
Tire 78.4
Car 77.6
Wheel 76.4
Wheel 74.1
Wheel 72.8
Building 71.7
Wheel 71.4
Car 71
Wheel 69.7
Downtown 68.9
Car 66.5
Tarmac 57.1
Sedan 56.9
Factory 56.9
Antique Car 56.8
Model T 56.8
Clock Tower 56.3
Tower 56.3
High Rise 56.3
Parking Lot 55.8
Apartment Building 55.7
Hotel 55.6
Monastery 55.4
Arch 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 99.5
administration 99.2
vehicle 99.1
group together 97.3
transportation system 97
street 96.1
car 95.6
group 94.7
home 94
war 93.1
many 92.9
adult 89.9
military 88.5
road 86.5
soldier 85.6
government 85.6
leader 81.1
police 78
law 77.5
offense 77.4

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

architecture 57
building 56.6
intersection 54.8
city 50
palace 47.4
house 32.9
street 30.5
travel 29.6
residence 27.4
old 24.4
university 24
landmark 23.5
tourism 22.3
town 21.4
sky 21.1
urban 21
historic 20.2
road 18.1
monument 17.8
college 17.1
history 16.1
cityscape 16.1
castle 14.6
square 14.5
historical 14.1
car 14.1
structure 13.9
ancient 13.9
tourist 13.6
sidewalk 13.4
capital 13.3
buildings 13.3
facade 13.1
exterior 12.9
architectural 12.5
dwelling 12.3
cars 11.8
royal 11.6
lamp 11.5
center 11.3
culture 11.1
stone 11
tower 10.8
sunny 10.4
flag 10.3
famous 10.3
church 10.2
park 9.9
river 9.8
houses 9.7
landscape 9.7
statue 9.5
day 9.4
place 9.3
people 8.9
museum 8.8
roof 8.6
traffic 8.6
garden 8.4
summer 8.4
window 8.3
column 8
office 8
scenic 7.9
lantern 7.8
grand 7.8
cloud 7.8
construction 7.7
england 7.6
grass 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

road 99.9
outdoor 99.8
sky 99.2
street 97.6
city 81.1
white 74.3
way 72.1
old 56.5
town 30.2
curb 6.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Wheel
Person
Building
Car 97.6%
Car 97.3%
Car 93.4%
Car 93%
Car 92.7%
Car 90.3%
Car 77.6%
Car 71%
Car 66.5%
Wheel 95.6%
Wheel 94.3%
Wheel 94.1%
Wheel 92.8%
Wheel 92.1%
Wheel 90.8%
Wheel 89.7%
Wheel 86%
Wheel 84.4%
Wheel 81.7%
Wheel 76.4%
Wheel 74.1%
Wheel 72.8%
Wheel 71.4%
Wheel 69.7%
Person 90.7%
Building 86%
Building 84.6%
Building 71.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a black and white photo of a city street 97.9%
an old photo of a city street 97.8%
old photo of a city street 97.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photo of a city street -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image depicts a street scene from the early-to-mid 20th century, likely the 1930s or 1940s based on the style of automobiles present and the architectural design of the buildings. In the foreground, there is a paved road with vintage cars parked along the street and a few driving through. The vehicles have rounded, classic designs characteristic of this time period.

The background features a row of commercial buildings. The largest building in the center has French-inspired architecture and is adorned with mansard roofs and decorative ironwork along the roofline. Signs on this building indicate it houses "Michigan Business College" and other businesses. To the left, the adjacent building has a simpler brick facade with shops advertising "Brochers Meats" and "Franklin" visible. On the far right are additional buildings, including one with arched windows suggesting a church or civic structure.

Overall, the scene evokes a bustling town center, showcasing everyday life in a historical urban setting.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a busy street scene from an earlier period, likely the mid-20th century based on the style of the cars. There are several vintage automobiles parked along the street and driving by, indicating that it is an active area.

The buildings in the background are multi-story and have a classic architectural style. The central building appears to be a business college named "Schnoor's Business College," which is prominently displayed on its facade. It is a three-story building with ornate details, including decorative cornices and a mansard roof with dormer windows.

To the left, there is a building with signage for "Brochure's Meats" and "Franklin" on the ground floor, indicating the presence of a butcher or a meat shop. Another sign reads "Evans & Son," suggesting another business, possibly a store or service establishment.

The street has a cobblestone or brick-paved surface, and there are people walking along the sidewalk on the right side, dressed in clothing typical of the period. Overall, the image captures a snapshot of everyday life in a bustling small town or urban area during an earlier time in the 20th century.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a street scene in an urban area, likely from the early 20th century. The street is paved with cobblestones and features a central median with a brick pattern. A row of vintage cars, including sedans and coupes, is parked along the street, facing both directions. The buildings in the background are a mix of brick and stone structures, with some featuring signs such as "Grocer's Meats" and "Evans & Son." A street sign is visible on the left side of the image, indicating the presence of a traffic light. The overall atmosphere suggests a busy urban street during the day, with people and vehicles moving about.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street, likely from the 1930s or 1940s. The scene features a mix of old cars and buildings, with a prominent white building in the center that appears to be a business college. The street is paved with bricks and has a few cars parked along it, while other vehicles are driving by. In the background, there are several other buildings, including a brick structure on the left side of the image. The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling urban environment during a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street with buildings on both sides. The street is wide and has multiple lanes, with cars parked on both sides. The buildings are mostly commercial, with some having awnings and signage. The image has a vintage look, suggesting that it was taken in the past. The cars in the image are vintage, and the people in the image are dressed in clothing from that era.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street in an urban area. The street is wide and has several vehicles parked on both sides. On the left side, there are a few cars parked in front of a building with a signboard that reads "Broceries-Meats." On the right side, there are more cars parked in front of a building with a signboard that reads "Evanston." In the distance, there are more buildings and trees.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph showing a street scene, likely from the mid-20th century based on the style of cars and buildings. The photo is taken at an intersection, and we see a variety of vintage automobiles, including sedans and coupes. Some of the cars are in motion, while others are parked along the sides of the road.

The architecture is varied. There's a building on the right with an intricate roofline that houses "Hughes Business College", a darker brick building and others further along the road. "Groceries, Meats and Franklin" is also visible. There are signs, poles and wires over head.

The road is paved with what appears to be brick or cobblestone. The overall impression is a bustling, vintage street scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a vintage black and white photograph capturing a street scene, likely from the mid-20th century. The scene is bustling with classic cars, and the architecture suggests a town or city setting.

Key Elements:

  • Cars: Numerous vintage cars are the focal point, parked around the block. The style of the cars (boxy shapes, spare tires on the back) dates the image.
  • Buildings: The background features several buildings:
    • One prominent building has a striking roofline, with a sign that reads "MODES BUSINESS COLLEGE." It appears to be a multi-story structure.
    • Other buildings, with varying architectural styles, line the street. One building has a shopfront that reads "GROCERIES MEATS FRANKLIN".
  • Street: The street is paved, and it appears to be a large intersection.
  • Signage: There is a street sign visible, which could help with identifying the location if the place names are readable.
  • Atmosphere: The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia, capturing a moment in time.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a street scene from what appears to be an urban area in the early to mid-20th century. The photograph is in black and white, suggesting it was taken before color photography became widespread.

Key details include:

  1. Buildings: The buildings are multi-story and constructed in a style typical of the early 20th century. The central building is particularly ornate, featuring a mansard roof with dormer windows and decorative iron railings. The facade includes several awnings over the storefronts.

  2. Businesses: Various businesses are visible, including a butcher shop named "Franklin" and other storefronts with signs such as "Everybody's" and "Kaufman's."

  3. Vehicles: Several vintage cars are parked along the street. These cars are characteristic of the 1930s or 1940s, with rounded body styles and prominent fenders.

  4. Street and Sidewalks: The street is paved, and there are visible street signs and traffic signals, indicating a well-developed urban area. The sidewalks are populated with pedestrians, some of whom are dressed in period clothing.

  5. Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling commercial district, with people going about their daily activities. The presence of multiple businesses and parked cars indicates a lively and active community.

This image captures a snapshot of everyday life in a mid-20th-century American town or city, showcasing the architecture, transportation, and commercial activity of the era.

Text analysis

Amazon

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FRANKLIN
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EvansiSon
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Google

FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN