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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cotton pickers, Pulaski County, Arkansas)

Date

October 1935

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.1552

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cotton pickers, Pulaski County, Arkansas)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

October 1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.1552

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Adult 99.3
Male 99.3
Man 99.3
Person 99.3
Clothing 99
Person 98.8
Adult 98
Male 98
Man 98
Person 98
Adult 96.2
Person 96.2
Bride 96.2
Female 96.2
Wedding 96.2
Woman 96.2
Adult 95.9
Person 95.9
Female 95.9
Woman 95.9
Person 93.1
Outdoors 84.6
Face 83.3
Head 83.3
Person 72.9
Person 66.7
Nature 62.7
Hat 57.8
Sun Hat 57
Worker 56.4
Agriculture 56.4
Countryside 56.4
Field 56.4
Garbage 56.4
Trash 56.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 100
war 99.6
military 99.5
group together 99.5
adult 99.4
soldier 99.3
group 99
skirmish 98.4
outfit 98.1
vehicle 97.7
weapon 97.3
administration 96.4
military uniform 96.1
many 95.6
man 95.2
two 94.5
several 94.5
uniform 94.4
aircraft 93.9
wear 93.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

engineer 28.5
old 21.6
machine 18.6
artillery 18.2
engine 17.8
high-angle gun 17.6
cannon 17.5
man 17.5
sky 17.2
industry 17.1
vehicle 17
soldier 15.6
catapult 15.5
military 15.4
uniform 15.4
power 15.1
construction 14.5
industrial 14.5
equipment 14.3
armament 14.1
male 13.5
weapon 13
clothing 12.7
outdoors 12.7
travel 12.7
work 12.6
gun 12.3
weaponry 12.1
vessel 12
danger 11.8
camouflage 11.8
device 11.7
statue 11.7
architecture 11.7
history 11.6
environment 11.5
monument 11.2
stone 11
mortar 10.9
protection 10.9
rural 10.6
instrument 10.2
military uniform 10.2
outdoor 9.9
war 9.9
person 9.8
machinery 9.7
truck 9.6
shovel 9.5
building 9.5
rifle 9.4
city 9.1
transport 9.1
adult 9
road 9
mask 8.9
working 8.8
container 8.8
destruction 8.8
heavy 8.6
field artillery 8.4
summer 8.4
wood 8.3
farm 8
country 7.9
excavator 7.9
wreckage 7.9
army 7.8
scene 7.8
tool 7.7
extreme 7.7
sculpture 7.6
field 7.5
place 7.4
famous 7.4
tourism 7.4
tractor 7
wooden 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 99.6
person 99
old 81.8
people 64.8
group 57
posing 43.3
clothes 19.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 48-56
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 98.4%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.3%
Confused 0.4%
Disgusted 0.2%
Happy 0.2%
Angry 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Bride
Female
Woman
Hat
Adult 99.3%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a group of men standing in a field -100%

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of people, likely farmers, engaged in the process of harvesting cotton in a field. The photograph captures a moment of collaboration and teamwork as the individuals work together to gather the cotton plants. The scene is set in a rural area, with a field of cotton plants stretching out behind them. The farmers are dressed in simple, practical clothing, including hats and overalls, which suggests that they are working in a labor-intensive environment.

In the foreground, one person is holding a large sack filled with cotton, while another person is reaching into the sack to retrieve more cotton. The sack is positioned on the ground, and several other sacks are visible nearby, indicating that the group has already collected a significant amount of cotton. The cotton plants in the foreground are partially picked, with some still standing tall and others lying on the ground.

The photograph captures a moment of hard work and dedication, as the farmers are focused on their task and appear to be working together efficiently. The image also conveys a sense of community and shared purpose, as the group of farmers is united in their efforts to harvest the cotton crop. Overall, the photograph provides a glimpse into the lives of rural workers and the physical labor involved in growing and harvesting crops.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The black-and-white photo features a group of people in a field of cotton plants. They are all wearing hats, and some of them are wearing overalls. They are probably farmers working in the field. Some of them are standing, while others are kneeling. There are sacks of cotton on the ground. There is a wooden structure in the middle of the field, and there are trees in the distance.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a group of people, likely African American, working in a cotton field. The photograph seems to be taken during the harvest season. The scene conveys a sense of labor and perhaps a glimpse into the socio-economic conditions of the time.

Specific Details:

  • People: There are several individuals visible. The most prominent are those actively working with the cotton. The workers are dressed in work clothes, including overalls and hats to protect them from the sun. There appears to be a mix of ages, including at least one child.
  • Cotton Field: A field full of cotton plants is visible in the background. The cotton bolls are likely ripe and ready for picking.
  • Bags of Cotton: Large burlap bags, presumably filled with harvested cotton, are scattered around. These bags are at different stages of being filled or weighed.
  • Structure: A wooden A-frame structure is set up, possibly for weighing the cotton. A large bag is suspended from it.
  • Atmosphere: The image conveys a sense of hard work. The lighting suggests it is daytime, with the sun perhaps bearing down on the workers. The setting and style of photography indicate a historical era.

Inferred Meaning:

The image likely portrays the lives of sharecroppers or other agricultural workers in the American South. It is a historical document providing insight into the labor-intensive process of cotton harvesting. The photograph may also reflect the social and economic challenges faced by African Americans during the time period it was taken.

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

The black and white image shows a group of African American people in what appears to be a cotton field. They are engaged in weighing cotton, using a simple A-frame scale with a bag of cotton hanging from it.

In the foreground, there are large sacks filled with cotton. A branch of the cotton plant with its fluffy white bolls is visible among the sacks. A man stands near the A-frame, seemingly supervising or assisting with the weighing process. He is wearing overalls and a hat. Another man stands behind him, also in overalls and a cap.

To the right of the frame, there are two other people standing in the field. One has a hat, and the other does not. The expressions on their faces are varied, with some looking towards the camera. The background shows a field full of cotton plants. The image evokes the historical context of cotton farming and the labor of African Americans in the rural South.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a group of people engaged in agricultural work, specifically cotton picking. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Setting: The scene is set in a cotton field, with rows of cotton plants visible in the background. The environment appears to be rural, likely during a warm season given the attire of the individuals.

  2. Individuals: There are five people in the image. They are dressed in work clothes suitable for field labor, including overalls, hats, and long-sleeved shirts. The hats they wear are wide-brimmed, providing protection from the sun.

  3. Activity: The individuals are involved in the process of weighing the cotton they have picked. One person is seen placing a large sack of cotton onto a scale, which is constructed from wooden planks. Another person is assisting by holding the sack steady. The others are either waiting for their turn or observing the process.

  4. Equipment: The scale used to weigh the cotton is a simple, makeshift device, likely constructed for practicality and ease of use in the field. There are several sacks of cotton on the ground, indicating that they have been collecting cotton for some time.

  5. Atmosphere: The image conveys a sense of hard work and cooperation. The individuals appear focused on their tasks, and the overall mood is one of diligence and effort.

This image likely captures a moment in the daily life of agricultural workers, highlighting the manual labor involved in cotton picking and the collaborative effort required in such work.