Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (remains of the Old Gulf States Paper Mill, Plaquemines, Louisiana)

Date

October 1935

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.1350

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (remains of the Old Gulf States Paper Mill, Plaquemines, Louisiana)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

October 1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.1350

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Machine 99.7
Spoke 99.7
Construction 94.1
Outdoors 93.8
Oilfield 79.7
Nature 69.5
Wood 57.9
Countryside 56.6
Architecture 56.3
Building 56.3
Factory 56.3
Coil 55.9
Rotor 55.9
Spiral 55.9
Axle 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 99.9
vehicle 99.8
one 99.5
adult 99.5
transportation system 99.5
two 99.2
group 98
man 97.9
train 97.7
railway 97
three 96.8
war 96.6
group together 96.2
military 94.3
soldier 93.2
wear 93.2
four 91.8
wagon 90.3
aircraft 86.2
raw material 85.1

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

factory 88.5
machine 50.8
plant 50
building complex 39
sawmill 32.3
vehicle 26.7
power saw 26.5
structure 25.8
industry 25.6
old 25.1
machinery 23.7
thresher 23.5
power 22.7
transportation 21.5
industrial 20.9
wheel 20.1
power tool 19.8
metal 19.3
transport 19.2
farm machine 19.2
equipment 18.9
steel 18.7
locomotive 18.3
car 18.1
device 17
construction 15.4
tractor 15.1
work 14.9
vintage 14.9
steam 14.5
engine 13.5
train 13.5
heavy 12.4
iron 12.1
antique 12.1
building 11.9
tool 11.9
railroad 11.8
cannon 11.3
sky 10.8
railway 10.8
wheels 10.7
working 10.6
track 10.6
history 9.8
retro 9.8
farm 9.8
mechanical 9.7
rural 9.7
landscape 9.7
automobile 9.6
engineering 9.5
historical 9.4
fire 9.4
energy 9.2
gun 9.1
bulldozer 9.1
outdoors 9
coal 8.9
mechanic 8.8
tire 8.8
fuel 8.7
pollution 8.7
auto 8.6
dirt 8.6
rusty 8.6
travel 8.4
historic 8.2
dirty 8.1
digging 7.9
black 7.8
architecture 7.8
rust 7.7
war 7.7
smoke 7.4
technology 7.4
environment 7.4
steam locomotive 7.4
yellow 7.3
weapon 7.3
agriculture 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 99.1
old 85.6
vintage 41.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel

Clarifai

Wheel
Tree
Land vehicle
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 99.4%

Clarifai

Wheel 92.5%

Clarifai

Wheel 39.4%

Clarifai

Tree 79%

Clarifai

Tree 62.6%

Clarifai

Tree 56.9%

Clarifai

Tree 38.1%

Clarifai

Tree 37.3%

Clarifai

Tree 36.5%

Clarifai

Tree 35.3%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 55.7%

Clarifai

Plant 45.7%

Clarifai

Plant 37.8%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a vintage photo of a boat 67.1%
a vintage photo of a man 67%
an old photo of a boat 66.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a man standing in front of a building

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

a black and white photo of a wheel and other items in a building

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image depicts a scene of decay and abandonment. It showcases the remnants of an industrial structure or machinery. Central to the image is a large, rusted wheel or pulley surrounded by debris, including corrugated metal sheets, pipes, and other unidentifiable parts. The walls of the structure, made of weathered wood and corrugated metal, appear broken and dilapidated, with sections missing and exposed to the elements. The background shows overgrown vegetation and a sparse landscape, emphasizing the sense of neglect and disuse. The overall atmosphere is one of desolation and industrial decline.

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

The black and white image shows a scene of industrial decay. In the foreground, there is a large, rusty, metal wheel with thick spokes, possibly part of an old machine or piece of equipment. Surrounding the wheel are various metal beams, sheets, and other debris. Behind the wheel is a dilapidated, corrugated tin structure, with parts of the walls and roof missing. The openings in the building reveal more debris inside and some vegetation beyond the structure. In the background, there is a field with overgrown vegetation and a few trees or bushes. A utility pole with some wires can be seen in the distance against a cloudy sky. The overall scene suggests abandonment and neglect, possibly of an old industrial site or factory.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows an abandoned and dilapidated structure, likely an old building or shed. In the foreground, there is a large, rusted wheel or gear mechanism that appears to be part of some kind of machinery or equipment. The surrounding area is overgrown with vegetation, suggesting this structure has been left to decay for some time. The overall scene conveys a sense of neglect and the passage of time.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This black and white photograph shows severe structural damage to what appears to be a building or structure. There is significant debris and wreckage visible, with splintered wood, broken boards, and various building materials scattered throughout the frame. The image seems to be capturing the aftermath of some kind of destruction, possibly from a natural disaster, fire, or other damaging event. The background shows some vegetation or trees, suggesting this is in a somewhat rural or less developed area. The stark contrast in the black and white photography emphasizes the chaotic nature of the destruction.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old, dilapidated structure, likely a barn or shed, with a large wheel and other machinery visible inside. The structure appears to be in a state of disrepair, with broken wood and metal visible. In the background, trees and a power line can be seen, suggesting that the structure is located in a rural area. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of neglect and abandonment, with the once-functional building now lying in ruins.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a dilapidated structure, possibly a barn or shed, with a large wheel in the foreground. The structure appears to be in disrepair, with broken wooden beams and corrugated metal roofing scattered around the area. In the background, there are trees and power lines visible, suggesting that the structure may have been located near a rural or agricultural area.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests abandonment and neglect, with the structure seemingly left to decay over time. The presence of the large wheel in the foreground adds an element of mystery, as it is unclear what purpose it served or how it came to be there. Overall, the image presents a haunting and evocative portrayal of a forgotten place.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white photo shows the remains of a large structure, probably a factory, with a wheel in the middle. The wheel is rusty and has broken spokes. The structure is made of wood and metal, and it appears to be in a state of disrepair. The area is surrounded by grass and plants, and there is a power line visible in the distance. The photo captures the remnants of a once-thriving industrial site.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a building that appears to be abandoned and in a state of disrepair. The building is surrounded by grass and trees, and there is a large wheel in the foreground. The wheel is made of metal and has a spoke design. The building has a wooden door and a window with a broken frame. The building appears to be in a rural area.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-23

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph depicts a scene of dilapidation and decay. An old, weathered structure with corrugated iron siding appears to be partially collapsed or severely damaged, with broken wooden beams and debris scattered around it. In the foreground, there's a prominent, rusted metal wheel with spokes, likely part of some machinery or equipment. The wheel's texture is rough, indicative of age and exposure to the elements.

Through openings in the ruined building, one can see an overgrown field or area with vegetation. In the distance, there's a utility pole, a stark reminder of human infrastructure juxtaposed against the natural landscape. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of abandonment and the passage of time, leaving behind remnants of past activity. The high contrast and monochrome palette contribute to the somber and nostalgic mood.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-23

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph showing a scene of dilapidation and decay. The focal point is a large, rusted wheel, possibly from some kind of machinery, which dominates the foreground. It is positioned amidst a jumble of broken wood and corrugated metal, suggesting the remains of a structure that has seen better days.

Behind the wheel, the remnants of a building are visible. The building's framework is partially intact, with a doorway offering a view of the outside. Through the doorway, the landscape can be seen: a field and some trees. The sky is visible, and a single telephone pole in the distance stands amidst the brush. The overall impression is one of abandonment and the passage of time. The composition is such that the viewer's eye is drawn to the decay of the machine, the building, and the stark contrast between the built environment and nature.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an old, dilapidated piece of machinery, likely part of a sawmill or similar industrial setup. The machinery includes a large wheel, possibly a water wheel or a pulley system, with wooden spokes. The structure supporting the wheel appears to be made of wood and is in a state of disrepair, with some parts missing or broken. Surrounding the machinery are various wooden planks and logs, indicating that this setup was likely used for processing timber. The background shows an open area with vegetation and a utility pole, suggesting a rural setting. The overall condition of the machinery and the building suggests it has been abandoned for some time.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image depicts the remains of a structure that appears to have been demolished or destroyed. The scene is dominated by a large, rusted wheel, which is part of a larger mechanism, possibly an old water wheel or some type of industrial gear. Surrounding the wheel is debris, including pieces of wood, metal, and possibly other materials. The structure in the background is partially intact but shows significant damage with parts of the walls and roof missing. The setting appears to be outdoors, with grass and some vegetation visible in the background, as well as a power line and some trees further back. The overall atmosphere suggests abandonment and decay.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This black-and-white image shows the remains of an old, dilapidated structure, possibly a factory or workshop. The foreground is dominated by a large, rusted mechanical wheel, suggesting machinery that was once part of the structure's operations. The wheel is part of a larger mechanism, with visible belts and other mechanical components. The structure itself appears to be made of corrugated metal and wood, with much of it having collapsed or fallen apart. Debris, including pieces of wood and metal, is scattered around the area. The background shows some vegetation and what appears to be a utility pole, indicating that the site is located in a somewhat rural or semi-rural area. The overall scene conveys a sense of abandonment and decay.