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, P1970.1566

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, P1970.1566

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

War 99.6
Outdoors 97.9
Nature 94.5
Countryside 87.9
Field 87
Land 82.4
Rural 75.3
Water 73.2
Farm 57.6
People 56.7
Bicycle 56.3
Transportation 56.3
Vehicle 56.3
Cycling 55.3
Sport 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

military 99.1
war 98.6
vehicle 98
people 97.7
soldier 95.9
skirmish 93.2
no person 91.4
transportation system 89.5
home 89.2
weapon 88.3
gun 88.3
army 87.5
winter 86.6
landscape 85.7
house 85.5
adult 85
group 84.9
river 84.7
tree 82.7
cavalry 82

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

snow 71.6
sky 54.5
landscape 52.9
weather 48
tree 32.1
field 26
rural 24.7
countryside 23.8
horizon 23.5
trees 23.2
atmosphere 21.7
land 21.6
country 20.2
forest 20.2
water 20.1
winter 19.6
scene 19.1
grass 19
cold 19
scenery 19
season 18.8
clouds 18.6
scenic 17.6
shoreline 17.6
fog 16.4
beach 15.8
cloud 15.5
summer 15.5
outdoor 15.3
barrier 14.9
environment 14.8
farm 14.3
travel 14.1
fence 13.7
track 13.6
sunset 13.5
morning 12.7
vacation 12.3
cloudy 12.2
sunrise 12.2
outdoors 12.1
lake 11.9
spring 11.8
ocean 11.6
mountain 11.6
river 11.6
sand 11.5
sun 11.3
peaceful 11
meadow 10.8
frost 10.6
autumn 10.6
agriculture 10.6
structure 10.5
sea 10.2
calm 10.1
holiday 10.1
road 10
park 9.9
foggy 9.9
snowy 9.7
obstruction 9.5
natural 9.4
ice 9.2
alone 9.2
seasonal 8.8
solitude 8.7
plant 8.6
sunny 8.6
cloudscape 8.6
outside 8.6
evening 8.4
old 8.4
wood 8.4
coast 8.1
channel 8
day 7.9
frosty 7.8
fields 7.8
woods 7.7
idyllic 7.6
branch 7.3
national 7.3
tranquil 7.3
fall 7.3
body of water 7.2
sunlight 7.1
nobody 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 98.9
grass 98.6
white 73.2
old 46.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Picture frame
Person

AWS Rekognition

Person 93.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 93.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 92.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 92.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 91.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 91.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 90.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 88.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 84.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 83.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 82%

AWS Rekognition

Person 81.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 74.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 73.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 71.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 70.3%

Clarifai

Tree 96.8%

Clarifai

Tree 90.8%

Clarifai

Tree 89.2%

Clarifai

Tree 89.1%

Clarifai

Tree 83.4%

Clarifai

Tree 82.8%

Clarifai

Tree 78.3%

Clarifai

Tree 77.7%

Clarifai

Tree 77.3%

Clarifai

Tree 76.6%

Clarifai

Tree 75.5%

Clarifai

Tree 73%

Clarifai

Tree 70.3%

Clarifai

Tree 56.2%

Clarifai

Tree 55.8%

Clarifai

Tree 44.4%

Clarifai

Tree 43.6%

Clarifai

Tree 38.9%

Clarifai

Tree 36.2%

Clarifai

Tree 35.9%

Clarifai

Tree 34.5%

Clarifai

Picture frame 68.1%

Clarifai

Person 33.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

nature landscape 77%
beaches seaside 13.8%
streetview architecture 5.4%
cars vehicles 3.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a vintage photo of a train 74.8%
a black and white photo of a train 72.4%
a vintage photo of a field 72.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a group of people are gathered around a river

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

a black and white photo of a group of people on a boat

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image shows a group of laborers lined up alongside a riverbank working on what appears to be a levee or earthen structure, possibly for flood control or irrigation purposes. The workers are utilizing tools, such as shovels or wheelbarrows, and are spread out evenly in a row, suggesting coordinated effort or manual labor as part of a work project. The landscape in the background includes sparse vegetation and larger trees while the foreground features the river or waterbody with some grass and cracked soil along the edge. This photograph likely captures a historical moment of infrastructure development or maintenance in a rural area.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a chain gang of prisoners working along a rural path or embankment near a body of water. The prisoners are lined up in a row, wearing similar clothing, and are likely shackled together as they walk along the path. They appear to be performing manual labor, possibly for road or land maintenance. The surrounding area is natural, with grass, bushes, and trees visible in the background. The sky is clear, and the photo conveys a historical context, likely from the early to mid-20th century, when chain gangs were a common form of penal labor, especially in the southern United States.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a group of people working in a field. They appear to be using hand tools or equipment to cultivate or harvest crops. The scene is set in a rural, wooded area with trees and vegetation in the background. The image has a black and white, historical aesthetic, suggesting this is an older photograph.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph showing a chain gang or group of prisoners performing manual labor along what appears to be a riverbank or waterway. The workers are arranged in a line, each holding what look like shovels or similar tools, engaged in construction or maintenance work. The image appears to be from the early to mid-20th century, given its photographic style and subject matter. The scene shows a sloped embankment with water visible at the bottom, and trees or vegetation can be seen along the horizon. This type of forced labor was a common practice in parts of the United States, particularly in the South, during this time period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people working on a riverbank, likely in the early 20th century. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.

Key Features:

  • A group of approximately 15 people are shown working on the riverbank, with some standing and others sitting or lying down.
  • The individuals are dressed in casual clothing, including hats and long-sleeved shirts, suggesting a rural or agricultural setting.
  • A wooden structure, possibly a bridge or a dock, is visible in the foreground, with some of the workers standing on it.
  • The riverbank is covered in tall grasses and weeds, with a few trees visible in the background.
  • The sky above is clear and cloudless, with a few power lines visible in the distance.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of industriousness and community, as the group of workers appears to be engaged in a collective effort to complete a task. The rural setting and the use of manual labor suggest a simpler time, free from modern technology and machinery. The image may have been taken during a specific event or project, such as the construction of a dam or a bridge, but the exact context is unclear.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people working on a levee. The levee is constructed from dirt and features a wooden frame, with the workers standing on top of it. They are engaged in various activities, such as carrying tools or walking along the levee.

In the foreground, a body of water is visible, which appears to be a river or stream. The surrounding landscape is characterized by trees and grassy areas, suggesting a rural or natural environment. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of industriousness and community, as the workers collaborate to maintain the levee and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of people engaged in construction work. They are working on a sloped area that appears to be a riverbank or a hillside. The workers are using shovels and other tools to dig and shape the ground. The scene is set in a rural or natural environment, with trees and vegetation visible in the background. The photograph has a vintage feel, suggesting it was taken in the past.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black-and-white photo shows several people who are busy doing some work. They are standing on the ground, which seems to be a construction site. They are holding some tools, and some of them are pushing a wheelbarrow. The ground is covered with grass, and there is a water body near it. The place is surrounded by trees, and some electric poles are in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

The photograph is a black and white image of workers in the distance, working on what appears to be a bank or embankment next to a body of water. The workers are spaced out along the bank, and most seem to be using shovels or similar tools. They appear to be building or reinforcing the bank.

The foreground is dominated by dense vegetation, possibly reeds or tall grass, growing along the edge of the water. The water itself is still, reflecting the sky and the vegetation on the bank. There are also a couple of poles or posts visible in the water near the foreground, adding a sense of depth to the image.

In the background, beyond the bank where the workers are, there's a line of trees, providing a backdrop to the scene. The sky is overcast, which gives the photo a muted tone and adds to the impression of a somewhat bleak or utilitarian setting. The image is somewhat grainy, which contributes to the feeling of it being an older photograph.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a group of people working outdoors. The setting appears to be near a body of water or a canal, as there is a strip of water visible in the foreground. The ground surrounding the water is muddy and appears to be partially dry.

A group of men is working on a slightly elevated embankment or platform. They are likely involved in some kind of construction or land management activity, possibly using shovels or similar tools. The men are arranged in a line, suggesting they are working together. The background includes some trees and foliage, indicating a rural or natural environment. The sky is overcast, and the overall tone of the photograph suggests an older era.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a group of people engaged in a labor-intensive activity, likely related to agriculture or construction. The scene is set in a rural area with a water body in the foreground and a grassy hill in the background. The individuals appear to be working in a coordinated manner, possibly pulling or pushing something along a path or a track. They are dressed in work clothes and hats, suggesting that this activity might be from an earlier time period. The landscape includes trees and shrubs, indicating a natural environment. The overall impression is one of manual labor and cooperation in a rural setting.

Qwen

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

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of individuals engaged in manual labor. They appear to be working together to construct or repair a road or a similar structure. The workers are using shovels and other tools, and some are carrying equipment, such as a wheelbarrow. The setting is outdoors, with a grassy area and trees in the background, suggesting a rural or semi-rural environment. There is a body of water in the foreground, separated from the workers by a strip of land with vegetation. The overall scene gives an impression of a communal or cooperative effort in a natural, open environment.

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

This black-and-white image appears to depict a group of people working together in a rural setting. The scene includes a line of individuals, possibly laborers, standing on a raised embankment or levee. They are holding tools, suggesting they are engaged in some form of manual labor, perhaps construction or maintenance work. The embankment is situated next to a body of water, which could be a river or a canal. The surrounding area includes vegetation and trees, indicating a natural environment. The overall atmosphere suggests a historical or documentary photograph capturing a moment of collective effort in a rural or agricultural context.