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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (levee workers, 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, P1970.1555

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (levee workers, 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, P1970.1555

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Outdoors 98.3
Field 97.2
Nature 96.9
Agriculture 95.2
Countryside 95.2
Water 93.3
Waterfront 93.3
Land 92.4
Wood 83.5
War 80.2
Rural 79.7
Soil 66.1
Canal 57.2
Farm 56.7
Boardwalk 55.7
Bridge 55.7
Archaeology 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 99.8
vehicle 99
group 98.9
war 97.2
soldier 97.1
many 97.1
print 97.1
military 96.9
adult 95.8
group together 95.1
skirmish 92.9
transportation system 92.4
man 92
cavalry 91.4
watercraft 91.3
campsite 90.4
wagon 88.8
home 88.8
calamity 88.3
railway 87.4

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

track 100
landscape 27.6
sky 26.4
rural 23.8
tree 19
field 17.6
grass 16.6
house 15.9
travel 15.5
farm 15.2
countryside 13.7
road 13.6
tie 13.4
land 13.4
country 13.2
summer 12.9
industry 12.8
trees 12.5
cloud 12.1
architecture 11.7
scenic 11.4
brace 11.2
clouds 11
scenery 10.8
plant 10.7
agriculture 10.5
building 10.5
old 10.5
mountains 10.2
water 10
mountain 9.9
valley 9.6
forest 9.6
culture 9.4
hill 9.4
industrial 9.1
tourism 9.1
horizon 9
outdoors 8.8
sea 8.6
dirt 8.6
strengthener 8.4
park 8.2
environment 8.2
snow 8.1
village 8
sand 8
rock 7.8
fields 7.7
empty 7.7
construction 7.7
farming 7.6
people 7.3
transportation 7.2
structure 7.1
spring 7.1
beach 7.1
autumn 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 97.7
grass 96.6
white 84.9
old 76.2
field 75.5
black 72.7
farm 55.1
cattle 39.8
vintage 35.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-31
Gender Male, 99.4%
Calm 88.2%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Sad 5.2%
Angry 3.7%
Disgusted 0.6%
Happy 0.2%
Confused 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Person
Plant
Clothing

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

nature landscape 95.6%
streetview architecture 2.1%
beaches seaside 2%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a group of people standing on a hill with a bridge

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

a black and white photo of people on a wooden bridge

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white historical photograph depicts a group of laborers engaged in construction or earth-moving work. The workers are seen carrying wheelbarrows loaded with materials along a narrow wooden pathway spanning a muddy terrain. In the background, other individuals appear to be overseeing the workers' activities while standing on an elevated embankment, suggesting a supervisory role. The landscape includes sparse vegetation, a shallow body of water in the foreground, and trees lining the horizon. The scene evokes a sense of manual labor and rural infrastructure development likely from an earlier era.

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

The image depicts a historical scene where a group of men are engaged in manual labor, presumably constructing or maintaining a levee. They are walking in a line along the levee, each pushing a wheelbarrow filled with what seems to be dirt or other materials used for building. The levee is elevated from the surrounding area, and at the bottom of the image, there are wooden planks acting as a makeshift bridge over a small body of water or muddy ground. There are two men standing on the levee observing the workers. The background shows some trees and the setting appears to be rural or at least undeveloped, possibly in the early 20th century given the attire of the men.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to depict a rural, agricultural scene from the past. It shows a group of people working in a field, likely engaged in some form of farming or agricultural labor. The people are standing on a wooden platform or structure, and there are trees and other vegetation visible in the background. The overall scene has a black and white, historical quality to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The black and white image shows a group of men working in a field, likely a rice paddy based on the water-filled sections separated by narrow paths. The men are standing on the paths between the sections, some holding long poles or tools. In the background, there are a few trees visible. The image seems to depict agricultural labor, possibly from an earlier time period given the manual nature of the work being done.

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

This is a historical black and white photograph showing a group of workers using wheelbarrows on what appears to be a construction or excavation site. The workers are crossing a makeshift wooden plank bridge over a body of water. Two people in light-colored clothing can be seen standing on higher ground overseeing the work. The landscape includes several trees in the background, and the terrain appears uneven with both elevated and lower areas. The image seems to capture manual labor practices from an earlier era, likely late 19th or early 20th century, before the advent of modern construction equipment.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a group of men working on a construction site, likely during the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene is set in a rural area, with a body of water visible in the foreground.

  • Men Working on a Construction Site
    • A group of men are shown working on a construction site, possibly building a bridge or a dam.
    • They are all wearing casual clothing, such as overalls and hats, and are engaged in various tasks, including carrying heavy loads and operating tools.
    • The men appear to be laborers, and their work is physically demanding.
  • Rural Setting
    • The construction site is located in a rural area, surrounded by trees and fields.
    • The sky is clear, and the sun is shining, suggesting a warm and sunny day.
    • The overall atmosphere of the image is one of hard work and dedication.
  • Body of Water
    • In the foreground, there is a body of water, possibly a river or a lake.
    • The water is calm and peaceful, and it provides a sense of tranquility to the image.
    • The body of water may be related to the construction project, as it could be a source of water for the workers or a destination for the finished product.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the lives of laborers working on a construction project in a rural area during the late 19th or early 20th century. It highlights the hard work and dedication required to complete such projects, as well as the importance of the natural environment in supporting human activity.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of men working on a construction site. The men are dressed in casual attire, including hats and long-sleeved shirts, and are engaged in various activities such as carrying tools and materials.

In the foreground, a wooden plank spans a small body of water, with several men standing on it. One man is holding a shovel, while another is carrying a large bundle of sticks or branches. In the background, more men can be seen working on the construction site, with some standing on a raised platform or embankment.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the men are working together to complete a project, possibly related to infrastructure development or land reclamation. The presence of the wooden plank and the men's tools implies that they are engaged in manual labor, and the fact that they are all dressed in similar attire suggests that they may be part of a work crew or team.

The image provides a glimpse into the lives of these men and their work, highlighting the importance of manual labor and teamwork in achieving common goals. It also serves as a reminder of the historical context in which such images were taken, and the challenges faced by workers in the past.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is in black and white. It is a photograph of a group of people working on a construction site. The workers are wearing hats, and some of them are wearing shirts. They are standing on the ground and are pushing wheelbarrows. The workers are scattered across the site, and some are standing on the edge of the ground. In front of them is a body of water, and some logs are floating on it.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a group of people working on a construction site. They are wearing hats and carrying shovels and wheelbarrows, and some of them are standing on a sloped surface. There are trees and plants in the background, and a small body of water is visible in the foreground. The image has a vintage feel, suggesting that it was taken in the past.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph depicting a group of men working on what appears to be a levee or embankment. The image is likely historical. In the foreground, there's a body of water with several logs and planks creating a makeshift bridge or path.

A line of men are seen pushing wheelbarrows filled with material along a narrow path towards a higher embankment. The men are wearing a mix of clothing styles, and one man in the forefront is notably dressed in a suit jacket.

On the embankment itself, another line of men are standing at regular intervals, possibly working with the material brought by the wheelbarrow carriers. At the top of the embankment, there are two men standing, seemingly overseeing the work being done. The background is filled with trees and foliage. The sky is overcast, creating a muted tone in the photograph.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene: The black and white photograph captures a scene of manual labor likely from a historical period. A group of men are engaged in construction work, possibly related to a dam, canal, or embankment.

Key Elements:

  • Workers: The image features many people, seemingly mostly men, some are wearing dark clothing and some are in white clothing, they are laboring, using wheelbarrows to transport material.
  • Construction site: The central area appears to be a dug-out area, the workers are using wheelbarrows to transport material along a wooden plank.
  • Supervisors: In the background, some individuals are standing on the higher ground, likely supervising the construction activity. They are wearing more formal attire.
  • Environment: The location seems to be an outdoor setting, with a body of water in the foreground, reeds and vegetation, and some trees, and a grey sky.

Overall Impression: The photograph documents a scene of manual labor. It highlights the use of physical effort in construction during a time when machinery may not have been as prevalent.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a group of people engaged in manual labor, likely in a rural or agricultural setting. The scene appears to be from an earlier time period, possibly the late 19th or early 20th century, judging by the clothing and tools used.

Here are some key details:

  1. Setting: The location is an open field with some trees in the background. There is a water body or ditch in the foreground, with wooden planks laid across it, possibly serving as a makeshift bridge or pathway.

  2. People: There are multiple individuals in the image, all seemingly involved in some form of physical work. They are dressed in clothing typical of the period, with many wearing hats.

  3. Activity: The people are using various tools, such as shovels and wheelbarrows, suggesting they are involved in construction, excavation, or agricultural work. Some are standing and observing, while others are actively working.

  4. Environment: The area looks somewhat marshy or wet, with tall grasses and vegetation around the water body. The terrain appears to be uneven, with some elevated areas.

  5. Tools and Equipment: The tools and equipment used, such as wheelbarrows and shovels, indicate manual labor. The wooden planks suggest an effort to navigate the wet or muddy terrain.

Overall, the image captures a moment of collective effort in a rural setting, highlighting the labor-intensive nature of work during that time period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

The image depicts a group of people engaged in manual labor, likely in a rural or outdoor setting. The scene appears to be from an earlier historical period, judging by the clothing and tools. Here are the key elements of the image:

  • Setting: The environment looks like a wet area, possibly near a pond or a stream, with a grassy area and some trees in the background.
  • People: There are multiple individuals, both men and women, who seem to be working together. They are carrying wheelbarrows and appear to be moving or transporting materials.
  • Activities: The people are focused on what seems to be a construction or road-clearing project. The wheelbarrows suggest they are moving earth or other heavy materials.
  • Clothing: The clothing is simple and functional, suitable for outdoor work. The men are wearing hats, and some are in darker outfits, while others are in lighter, more casual attire.
  • Tools: Wheelbarrows are the prominent tool visible, indicating a labor-intensive task.
  • Overall Atmosphere: The image has a historical feel, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century, reflecting a time when manual labor was more common.

This photograph likely captures a moment of communal or collective work, possibly related to infrastructure development, agriculture, or similar activities in a rural area.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This black-and-white historical photograph depicts a scene of manual labor, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. A group of men, most of whom appear to be African American, are engaged in work near a river or stream. They are using wheelbarrows and tools, possibly for construction or agricultural purposes. The men are dressed in simple, practical clothing suitable for physical labor. In the background, a few individuals are standing on a hill, possibly overseeing the work. The landscape includes trees and vegetation, and there are some wooden planks or beams in the foreground, suggesting they might be used in the construction or repair of a bridge or other infrastructure. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of hard work and community effort.