Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Omar, Scotts Run, West Virginia)

Date

October 1935

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.1699

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Omar, Scotts Run, West Virginia)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

October 1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.1699

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Railway 96.4
Transportation 96.4
Vehicle 95.6
Train 93.8
Locomotive 78.3
Terminal 72.5
Train Station 72.5
Machine 60.9
Road 57.4
Nature 55.1
Outdoors 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

people 99.7
vehicle 99.4
transportation system 97.7
military 97.1
group 96.2
many 96.1
home 94.7
no person 93.8
war 93.4
group together 91.9
road 88.8
aircraft 87.9
adult 87.1
railway 85.3
building 82.9
waste 81.6
monochrome 81.4
soldier 81.3
two 80.8
print 78.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

thatch 68.7
roof 61.7
protective covering 40.6
snow 36.6
landscape 35.7
structure 30.6
sky 29.5
barn 29.4
covering 28.8
winter 28.1
hut 25.8
building 25
cold 23.3
tree 21.6
farm building 21.3
scenic 19.3
house 19.2
old 18.1
shelter 17.9
trees 17.8
travel 17.6
weather 17.5
scenery 17.2
season 16.4
rural 15.9
snowy 15.6
field 14.2
outdoors 14.2
ski slope 14.1
outdoor 13.8
mountain 13.6
road 13.6
wood 13.4
country 13.2
forest 13.1
mountains 13
clouds 12.7
architecture 12.5
river 12.5
slope 12.4
water 12
grass 11.9
city 11.7
hill 11.2
sea 11
scene 10.4
cloud 10.3
day 10.2
ice 10.2
countryside 10.1
freeze 9.7
home 9.6
construction 9.4
park 9.1
coast 9
geological formation 8.7
sand 8.7
pine 8.6
stone 8.4
tourism 8.3
calm 8.2
horizon 8.1
wooden 7.9
wall 7.9
urban 7.9
rock 7.8
frost 7.7
england 7.6
beach 7.6
fence 7.6
track 7.4
environment 7.4
vacation 7.4
chairlift 7.4
peaceful 7.3
transportation 7.2
holiday 7.2
farm 7.1
summer 7.1
seasonal 7
nobody 7

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 95.5
mountain 94
old 65.1
road 28.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Person
Wheel
Bus

Clarifai

Tree
House
Wheel
Vehicle
Land vehicle
Person

AWS Rekognition

Car 95.6%

AWS Rekognition

Car 92.3%

AWS Rekognition

Car 91.7%

AWS Rekognition

Car 90.7%

AWS Rekognition

Car 82%

AWS Rekognition

Car 81.7%

AWS Rekognition

Car 64%

AWS Rekognition

Person 95.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 95.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 93.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 91.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 85.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 79.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 60%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 60.9%

AWS Rekognition

Bus 57%

Clarifai

Tree 97.7%

Clarifai

Tree 89.7%

Clarifai

Tree 83.6%

Clarifai

Tree 77.2%

Clarifai

Tree 74.8%

Clarifai

Tree 74.4%

Clarifai

Tree 66.5%

Clarifai

Tree 60%

Clarifai

Tree 57.3%

Clarifai

Tree 55.9%

Clarifai

Tree 48.8%

Clarifai

Tree 46.6%

Clarifai

Tree 44.5%

Clarifai

Tree 42.6%

Clarifai

Tree 42.6%

Clarifai

Tree 41.1%

Clarifai

Tree 39.7%

Clarifai

Tree 38.9%

Clarifai

Tree 38.7%

Clarifai

Tree 37.1%

Clarifai

Tree 37%

Clarifai

Tree 36.4%

Clarifai

Tree 36.1%

Clarifai

Tree 36%

Clarifai

Tree 35.2%

Clarifai

Tree 34.9%

Clarifai

Tree 34.6%

Clarifai

Tree 34.3%

Clarifai

Tree 34.2%

Clarifai

Tree 33.3%

Clarifai

Tree 33.1%

Clarifai

House 49.3%

Clarifai

House 40%

Clarifai

Wheel 42.8%

Clarifai

Vehicle 41.5%

Clarifai

Vehicle 37.7%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 38.3%

Clarifai

Person 34.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

nature landscape 86.8%
beaches seaside 11.9%
cars vehicles 1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

an old black and white photo of a train on the tracks

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a mountain side view of a mountain

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white historical photograph depicting a rural, hilly landscape with rows of modest, identical houses constructed on the slope. These homes are likely part of a worker housing community or coal mining town, which was common during the early- to mid-20th century in such regions. The trees on the hillsides are sparse, suggesting deforestation or seasonal loss of leaves.

In the foreground, there are railroad tracks running across the scene, with several individuals walking near them. A small gathering of vintage automobiles is parked alongside the road adjacent to the tracks, showcasing the transportation style of the era. To the left are some structures, possibly part of a railway station or town buildings, contributing to the industrial or residential vibe of this area. The scene conveys a sense of quiet rural livelihood during this period in American history.

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

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a hillside populated with a series of houses, likely from the early to mid-20th century judging by the style of the automobiles and clothing. The hillside slopes upwards and is covered sparsely with trees and numerous wooden houses, which appear to be simple, rectangular structures typical of working-class or company housing in rural or semi-rural areas.

The foreground features a road and a railway track running horizontally across the image. Several vintage cars are parked along the road, and a few people, including children, are seen walking on or near the tracks. The steep hillside gives a sense of the topography, suggesting a small town built in a valley or mountainous region. The overall atmosphere suggests a rural or possibly industrial area, potentially a coal-mining town given the historical context and setting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a small town or settlement nestled in a hilly, mountainous landscape. The buildings appear to be modest, wooden structures built into the hillside. There are several cars and people visible on the street in the foreground, near a set of railroad tracks. The overall scene has a rustic, rural feel, with the natural environment playing a prominent role in the composition.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the mid-20th century, showing a hillside coal mining community. Several small houses or company homes are built into the steep hillside in a terraced pattern. At the bottom of the hill, there's a road or gathering area where several vintage automobiles are parked, and some people can be seen gathering. The houses appear to be simple, uniform structures, typical of coal mining company towns of the era. There are also utility poles visible, and the landscape appears to be somewhat bare or sparsely vegetated, which was common in mining areas. This type of settlement was typical in Appalachian coal mining regions, where companies would build housing for their workers on the available hillside terrain near the mines.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a hillside with houses, cars, and people.

The hillside is covered in grass and trees, with several small houses built into it. The houses are one-story and appear to be made of wood or brick. They are arranged in a staggered pattern, with each house slightly higher than the one below it.

In front of the hillside, there is a road with several cars parked along it. There are also people standing on the road, some of whom appear to be walking or standing near the cars.

To the right of the road, there are railroad tracks with a few people standing on them. The background of the image shows a clear sky above the hillside, with no clouds visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, rural scene, possibly from the early 20th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a hillside with numerous small houses, a train track, and people walking along the tracks. The hillside is covered in trees and features several small houses, each with a porch and a chimney. The houses are arranged in rows, with some appearing to be connected by walkways or stairs.

In the foreground, a train track runs horizontally across the image, with several people walking along it. Some of these individuals are carrying luggage or bags, suggesting that they may be travelers or commuters. A few cars are parked near the train track, adding to the sense of activity and movement in the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet industry and daily life. The presence of the train track and the people walking along it suggests a sense of connection to the outside world, while the small houses on the hillside evoke a sense of community and domesticity. The image appears to be from an earlier era, possibly the mid-20th century, based on the style of the cars and the clothing worn by the people in the scene.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a hilly area with houses and a road. The houses are situated on the hillside, with some of them having a porch. There are several cars parked on the side of the road, and people are walking on the sidewalk. The road is bordered by trees and a fence, and there is a building on the left side of the road. The sky is clear and bright.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a hilly area with a train track and cars parked on the side. A person is standing on the track, while others are standing near the cars. The cars are parked on the side of the road, and some of them are on the track. There are houses built on the hill, and some of them have chimneys. There are trees on the hill.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph, likely from the mid-20th century, showing a small town built on the side of a steep hill. It appears to be a community that may have been associated with a coal mining industry or other type of industry common to mountainous regions.

Foreground:

  • A paved area or road takes up most of the foreground.
  • There are railroad tracks running across the scene.
  • Classic cars, likely from the 1930s or 1940s, are parked along the road and near the tracks.
  • People are gathered near the cars and tracks, possibly waiting for or arriving from a train.
  • A building (possibly a station) and a building that looks like a general store with a train and a few people waiting.

Midground:

  • A train.
  • The slope of the hill is covered with rows of houses. They are simple, small dwellings, possibly worker's houses.
  • Some trees are scattered across the hillside.

Background:

  • The houses continue up the hillside, disappearing into the distance.
  • The top of the hill is wooded, and the sky is overcast.

Overall Atmosphere: The photo has a sense of nostalgia and provides a glimpse into a bygone era of industrial towns and communities in mountainous areas.

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

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a hilly landscape dotted with numerous houses. The houses are constructed along the slope of the hill, creating a tiered settlement.

In the foreground, there's a small gathering of people standing near railroad tracks. A few cars are parked along the tracks as well. The presence of vehicles and people near the tracks suggests that it could be a transportation hub or a point of arrival/departure.

The houses on the hill are fairly uniform in appearance, which could indicate that they were built around the same time, possibly as part of a planned community or worker housing. The surrounding landscape, with bare trees, suggests that the photograph was taken in early spring or late autumn.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical scene of a small town or village nestled in a hilly or mountainous area. The town is characterized by a series of small houses built on a steep hillside. The houses are closely packed and appear to be modest in size and construction, likely indicative of a working-class community.

In the foreground, there is a railway track running parallel to a road. Several people are seen walking along the tracks and the road, some carrying goods or pushing carts. A few vintage cars are parked along the road, suggesting that the photograph was taken in the mid-20th century.

To the left of the image, there is a building with a sign that reads "Company Store," indicating that it might be a general store or a place where miners or workers could purchase goods, possibly on credit from their employers. The presence of the railway and the company store suggests that this town might have been a coal mining or industrial community.

The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of a close-knit, industrious community living in a rugged, rural setting. The black-and-white nature of the photograph adds to the historical feel of the scene.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image depicts a black-and-white scene of a rural area, featuring a steep hillside with a series of small houses built on it. The houses appear modest, with simple architecture and are spaced relatively close together. The hillside is mostly bare with some scattered trees and shrubs, suggesting a somewhat arid or sparsely vegetated environment.

In the foreground, there is a railway track that runs parallel to the hillside. On the right side of the track, there are several vintage cars parked, indicating a gathering or event. People are seen near the cars, walking and standing, suggesting a small community or social gathering. On the left side of the image, a train is visible on the railway track, adding to the rural and somewhat industrial feel of the scene. The sky is overcast, contributing to the muted and somewhat somber tone of the photograph. The overall setting suggests a small, perhaps mining or coal town, given the railway and the style of the houses.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This black-and-white photograph captures a vintage scene of a small town nestled on a hillside. The image is likely from the early to mid-20th century, judging by the style of the cars and clothing of the people visible.

In the foreground, there are two sets of railroad tracks running parallel to one another. Several classic cars are parked along the tracks, and a group of people can be seen walking near the tracks. The hillside in the background is dotted with numerous small houses, each with a chimney. The houses appear to be arranged in rows, following the contours of the hill. The area around the houses is sparsely vegetated, with a few bare trees visible.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, rural community, possibly a mining town or a company town, given the uniformity of the houses. The photograph provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the daily life and architecture of a small community in a hilly region.