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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, P1970.892

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, P1970.892

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Construction 100
Worker 99.8
Brick 98.8
Concrete 74.2
Transportation 70.5
Vehicle 70.5
Head 61.5
Clothing 56.4
Archaeology 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 100
adult 99.7
group together 99.1
one 99
two 98.4
vehicle 98.3
man 98.2
group 97.6
three 96
wear 95.4
transportation system 95.3
war 93.9
military 93.7
four 93
many 92.6
woman 91
watercraft 90.6
soldier 89.7
administration 89.2
several 88.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

percussion instrument 92
marimba 81
musical instrument 80
vibraphone 30.5
construction 29.9
man 28.2
device 24.7
worker 24
work 23.5
male 22
tool 20.4
industry 19.6
people 19.5
hands 18.2
equipment 17.4
power saw 16.8
working 16.8
circular saw 16.4
building 16
hand 15.2
job 15
industrial 14.5
person 14.4
builder 14.2
carpenter 13.9
repair 13.4
machine 13.4
old 13.2
power tool 13
manual 12.7
labor 12.7
skill 12.5
steel 12.4
tools 12.4
stringed instrument 12.1
occupation 11.9
wood 11.7
metal 11.3
build 10.4
contractor 9.7
home 9.6
closeup 9.4
site 9.4
business 9.1
adult 9.1
fix 8.8
iron 8.5
house 8.4
technology 8.2
cut 8.1
women 7.9
men 7.7
cutting 7.7
machinist 7.5
safety 7.4
lifestyle 7.2
music 7.2
black 7.2
wall 7.1
to 7.1
wooden 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 98.6
person 89

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Adult
Male
Man
Car
Hat

Clarifai

Man
Tree
Footwear
Clothing
Human arm
Human hand
Human head
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

nature landscape 30.8%
paintings art 29.2%
beaches seaside 12.4%
streetview architecture 11.3%
cars vehicles 8.6%
pets animals 3.9%
people portraits 1.6%
food drinks 1.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a group of people sitting on a bench 29.5%
a person sitting on a bench 29.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

men working on a brick laying machine

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a man is working on a brick wall

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This black and white image depicts construction workers engaged in manual labor on what appears to be a paving or road-laying project. At the foreground, two men are bent over, working on a roller-like conveyor system placing bricks or pavers. One man is wearing a cap and a dirt-streaked shirt while carefully arranging the bricks. The second worker, wearing jeans and a striped shirt, is leaning forward over the conveyor as if assisting. In the background, additional workers are spreading material on the road surface using shovels or tools, while a truck is parked further along the road. The scene seems to represent a mid-20th century manual method of road construction. Trees, buildings, and equipment surround the work site.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a group of workers involved in road construction or paving. At the foreground, two men are focusing on laying bricks onto a surface. They are handling the bricks with their hands, placing them carefully on a roller conveyor system that helps position the bricks precisely. The worker on the left is wearing a shirt and a cap while bending over to adjust the bricks, and the worker on the right is similarly bending over, facing away from the camera.

In the background, there are more workers involved in the construction process. One worker stands at the left, holding surveying equipment or a tool, appearing to measure or observe the process. Two other workers are further back on the right side, one of whom is shoveling material as part of the paving work. Behind them is a truck, likely used to transport materials or equipment for the roadwork. The environment suggests an active construction site with newly laid paving material and unfinished sections of road. Overall, the image captures a moment in time of manual labor and the collaborative effort in constructing a road.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two construction workers laying down asphalt or paving material on what appears to be a road or driveway. They are kneeling down and using their hands to smooth and spread the material. In the background, there is a construction site with other workers visible. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it is an older photograph.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This black and white photograph appears to be from a construction site, showing workers laying bricks or tiles. The image captures the intensive manual labor involved in construction work during what seems to be an earlier era, possibly mid-20th century. In the foreground, workers are bent over, carefully placing what appears to be roofing tiles or similar materials in a precise pattern. They're working on what looks like a scaffolding or elevated platform. The workers are dressed in typical work clothes of the period - caps, work shirts, and overalls. In the background, other construction activity is visible, with additional workers and what appears to be a construction site with exposed ground or foundation work. The image provides a historical glimpse into construction methods and working conditions of the past.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a construction site, where workers are engaged in laying bricks on a road or pathway. The scene is set in a rural or suburban area, with trees visible in the background.

In the foreground, two workers are prominently featured. One worker, dressed in a white shirt, dark pants, and a cap, is kneeling on the ground, carefully placing a brick onto a metal frame that is being used to lay the bricks in a pattern. The second worker, wearing a striped shirt and dark pants, is also kneeling, with his back to the camera, as he assists the first worker by holding the brick in place. The metal frame is positioned on top of a layer of bricks that have already been laid, and it appears to be a conveyor belt or a specialized tool designed for this specific task.

In the background, several other workers can be seen, some of whom are using tools such as shovels and rakes to prepare the ground or lay down a layer of gravel. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of industriousness and teamwork, as the workers work together to complete their task.

The image provides a glimpse into the daily lives of construction workers in the early 20th century, highlighting the physical labor and attention to detail required for this type of work. It also showcases the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving a common goal.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of two men laying bricks on a road. The man on the left is wearing a light-colored shirt, dark pants, and a cap, while the man on the right is dressed in a striped shirt, dark pants, and no hat. Both men are bent over, with their hands on the bricks they are placing.

In the foreground, there is a metal frame with rollers that holds the bricks in place. The background of the image shows other workers engaged in various tasks, such as shoveling dirt or standing around. A truck is also visible in the distance.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical photograph capturing a moment in time when roads were being constructed using manual labor and traditional materials.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

A black-and-white image of a construction site shows two men working on the ground. The man on the left is bending over and holding a brick, while the man on the right is holding a trowel. There are several bricks on the ground. Behind them, there are several people working on the road. A vehicle is parked on the side of the road. There are trees and plants in the distance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

A black-and-white photo of people working on the construction site. Two people are bending down, and they are holding bricks in their hands. They are probably placing the bricks on the construction site. A person is standing behind them and holding a stick in his hands. In the distance, a person is holding a shovel and seems to be digging the soil. A car is parked on the right side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene:

The photograph captures a black and white image of a road construction site. The scene appears to be from an older time, possibly mid-20th century, based on the style of dress and equipment.

Focus on Workers:

  • Foreground: Two men are actively working on laying bricks. They are bent over, handling the bricks that are being conveyed to them on what appears to be a conveyor system.
  • Attire: The workers are dressed in work clothes – light-colored button-down shirts, and jeans. One worker is wearing a cap.
  • Other Workers: In the background, other workers can be seen. Some appear to be using tools like shovels or rakes to smooth out a dark, asphalt-like surface (likely freshly laid).

Background Details:

  • Road Construction: There's an area of freshly laid asphalt.
  • Roadway: The construction work appears to be for a road or a paved surface.
  • Vehicles/Equipment: A truck is visible in the background.
  • Surrounding Environment: There are hints of trees and what looks like a residential or urban backdrop in the distance.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of manual labor and the process of road construction. It is a historical document that captures the everyday working life of road builders in the past.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

This is a black and white photograph of road construction workers. In the foreground, two workers are bent over, laying bricks in a row. The bricks are being fed to them on a metal conveyor belt.

In the background, other workers can be seen laying asphalt. One worker is using a shovel to spread the asphalt, and another is standing with a long-handled tool, possibly a tamper. There is also a truck parked on the side of the road. The workers are wearing work clothes and hats. The scene appears to be taking place in a residential area.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The black-and-white photograph depicts a group of men engaged in construction work, specifically paving a road or sidewalk. The two men in the foreground are actively laying bricks or tiles on a conveyor belt-like mechanism, which appears to be part of a machine designed to facilitate the paving process. They are both wearing work clothes, including caps and overalls, which were typical attire for manual laborers of the era.

In the background, other workers are visible, also engaged in various tasks related to the construction. One man is standing with a shovel, another is bending over, possibly smoothing out the surface, and a third man is walking, possibly supervising or moving to another part of the site. The setting appears to be outdoors, likely in a residential or suburban area, given the presence of trees and a house in the background.

The image captures a moment of hard manual labor, highlighting the collaborative effort and physical exertion involved in such work. The use of machinery suggests an attempt to increase efficiency and productivity in the paving process.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a construction scene. In the foreground, two workers are placing bricks onto a framework. They appear to be wearing protective clothing, including hats and long-sleeved shirts. The bricks are neatly arranged on a rolling platform, which suggests they are part of a consistent construction process.

In the background, another worker is using a tool, possibly a shovel or a rake, to spread or level material on the ground. There is a truck visible in the background, and other workers can be seen standing or working at a distance. The setting appears to be an outdoor construction site, with dirt, gravel, and some vegetation visible around the area. The overall atmosphere suggests a busy and active work environment.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-04

This black-and-white photograph depicts a construction scene where workers are paving a road. The main focus is on a man wearing a light-colored cap and a short-sleeved shirt. He is bent over, picking up bricks from a conveyor belt and placing them on the ground. Another worker is partially visible behind him, also working with bricks. In the background, there are other workers engaged in various tasks, such as smoothing concrete, and construction materials and equipment are scattered around the site. There is a truck and some buildings in the distance, indicating that this is an urban or semi-urban setting. The overall scene suggests a mid-20th century construction environment.