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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Main Street, London, Ohio)

Date

July 1938-August 1938

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.1773

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Main Street, London, Ohio)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

July 1938-August 1938

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.1773

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Path 100
Sidewalk 100
City 100
Road 100
Street 100
Urban 100
Walkway 98.2
Transportation 97.4
Vehicle 97.4
Hydrant 93.2
Machine 89
Tarmac 82.3
Outdoors 77.3
Intersection 63.6
Neighborhood 57.6
Brick 56.7
Coupe 55.5
Sports Car 55.5
Spoke 55.3
Alloy Wheel 55.2
Car Wheel 55.2
Tire 55.2
Pedestrian 55.2
Boardwalk 55.1
Bridge 55.1
Nature 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

street 99.3
transportation system 97.5
people 96.9
monochrome 96.3
road 95.8
vehicle 95.2
pavement 94
black and white 86
vintage 85.2
car 81.9
no person 79.8
group 79.2
group together 75.9
old 74.5
urban 74.4
city 74.1
man 70.9
horizontal plane 70.4
calamity 69.7
square 68.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

conveyance 37
tramway 35.1
wheeled vehicle 30.8
sidewalk 28.4
city 28.3
vehicle 26.6
snow 26
transportation 25.1
street 24.9
travel 24
transport 23.7
streetcar 23.7
road 23.5
track 22.9
building 22.3
architecture 21.9
old 21.6
urban 20.1
train 19.9
winter 19.6
house 16.7
station 15.8
construction 15.4
railway 14.7
brick 14.1
town 13.9
cold 13.8
sky 13.4
wagon 12.9
weather 12.2
industry 12
outdoors 11.9
rail 11.8
car 11.4
light 11.4
exterior 11.1
railroad 10.8
public 10.7
electric 10.3
stone 10.2
industrial 10
outdoor 9.9
tracks 9.8
wall 9.6
machine 9.6
landscape 8.9
rails 8.9
metal 8.9
semaphore 8.8
antique 8.7
day 8.6
empty 8.6
outside 8.6
vintage 8.3
history 8.1
trees 8
structure 7.9
way 7.8
black 7.8
line 7.7
equipment 7.6
container 7.5
destination 7.5
tourism 7.4
historic 7.3
window 7.3
tourist 7.3
home 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-11

black and white 93.2
infrastructure 88.9
car 88.1
road 86.5
monochrome photography 85.5
street 82.8
snapshot 81.8
photography 81.2
monochrome 73.7
lane 67.1
asphalt 65.5
sidewalk 61.2
angle 55.9

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-11

outdoor 99.7
road 98.2
way 84.2
black 71
sidewalk 65.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Car
Fire Hydrant
Wheel

Clarifai

Tree
House
Man
Car
Wheel
Person
Footwear
Building

AWS Rekognition

Adult 98.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

streetview architecture 48.8%
cars vehicles 17.7%
paintings art 16.5%
nature landscape 13.9%
beaches seaside 2.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a man standing on a sidewalk 76.6%
a black and white photo of a street 76.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a street scene

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

an old black and white photo of a street with cars and people

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a vintage urban street scene from an earlier period, likely the mid-20th century, based on the style of the cars and architecture. The foreground features a railroad crossing with wooden planks laid over it for pedestrian and vehicle access. A man, dressed semi-formally in a jacket, stands near a small corrugated metal structure to the right, which appears to be a station, booth, or shack associated with rail operations.

On the left, two vintage automobiles are parked along the curb of a broad street. Further down the road, storefronts stretch along the right-hand side, showcasing signs such as “Hardware & Farm” and “Furniture.” The architecture of the buildings looks historic, with brick facades, awnings, and old-style signage.

A few pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk, adding life to the scene, and there is a fire hydrant visible in the foreground. The left background shows a large Gothic-style church or municipal building, featuring tall spires, adding an architectural landmark to the composition.

The overall atmosphere reflects small-town America during a bygone era, with a focus on the railroad infrastructure, automobiles, and storefronts capturing a slice of daily life.

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

The image depicts a street scene from what appears to be an earlier time period, likely in the first half of the 20th century. It is a black and white photograph showing a view of a town or city street intersected by railroad tracks in the foreground.

To the left, there is an old-fashioned automobile parked on the side of the street. The architecture of the surrounding buildings also suggests it is from a historical era, with classic brick structures and signage indicative of businesses from that time. Visible on the buildings are signs for hardware and farm supply stores.

On the right, there is a small structure with corrugated metal siding, and a man is standing in front of it, interacting with a circular sign mounted on a post. This sign appears to be associated with the railroad, possibly indicating a signal or alert system.

The street lamps have a vintage design, fitting with the old-time aesthetic. In the distance are more buildings, and one can discern a church or a large institutional building with a tower on the far left of the image.

The scene captures a slice of everyday life with pedestrians visible walking along the sidewalks, highlighting the busy nature of the street even during this time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a city street scene. The street is lined with various shops and businesses, including a hardware store and a farm supply store. There are several people visible on the sidewalk, and an old-fashioned car parked on the street. The overall atmosphere suggests a small-town or rural setting from an earlier era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from around the 1930s or 1940s, showing a typical American small town street scene. In the foreground, there are wooden planks laid across what appears to be railroad tracks crossing the street. Along the sidewalk, there are various storefronts including what looks like a hardware and farm supply store. A vintage car, likely from the 1930s, is parked on the street. The scene includes decorative street lamps mounted on poles, and a church steeple can be seen in the background. A few people can be seen walking along the sidewalk, and someone appears to be standing near what might be a small booth or kiosk on the right side of the image. The overall composition gives a good sense of small-town American life during this era.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, likely from the early 20th century. The street is lined with buildings, including a hardware store and a farm supply store, as well as several parked cars. A man stands on the sidewalk, while a fire hydrant is situated near the center of the street. The street itself appears to be made of concrete or asphalt, with railroad tracks running along the side. In the background, trees and other buildings are visible, adding to the sense of a bustling urban area. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily life of a small town or city during 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 street scene, featuring a vintage car parked on the left side of the road. The car is positioned near a streetlight, and a fire hydrant is situated in front of it. A man stands on the sidewalk to the right, facing away from the camera.

In the background, several buildings line the street, including a hardware store with a sign that reads "HARDWARE & FARM." The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, small-town setting, possibly from the early 20th century. The presence of the vintage car and the old-fashioned streetlights adds to the nostalgic feel of the scene.

Amazon Nova

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

The black-and-white photo depicts a street scene with several cars parked on the side of the road. The street is lined with buildings, one of which has a sign that reads "G. & FARM." A man stands outside the building, possibly waiting for someone or something. The sidewalk has a fire hydrant and a tree in front of the building. The road has a tram track in the middle, and the buildings are on either side.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street. A man stands outside a small building with a sign that reads "G & Farm" above the entrance. There is a car parked on the side of the road, and another car is parked on the opposite side. There are street lights on both sides of the road, and a fire hydrant is placed in the middle of the sidewalk.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-25

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph shows a street scene in what appears to be an older American town, with vintage cars and architecture suggesting a time period likely in the early to mid-20th century. A person stands near a small corrugated metal building or shed at what looks like a train crossing, pulling a lever or switch that is attached to the structure. A wooden crosswalk spans over the train tracks, which cut across the foreground of the image.

The sidewalk runs along the right side of the image, passing storefronts and awnings of what seems to be a commercial district. One visible sign reads "Hardware & Farm" indicating the type of businesses present. On the left side of the image, vintage cars line the street, and a church steeple is visible in the background, adding to the historic context of the scene. A fire hydrant stands on the sidewalk between the car and the wooden crosswalk.

The photograph appears to be a historical document, possibly a vintage print, given its monochrome tones and the style of vehicles and buildings depicted. The image is sharp enough to discern details, such as the texture of the wooden planks and the style of the cars, and the presence of light sources along the street, indicating it might have been a well-lit day or the photograph was taken with adequate lighting conditions.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-25

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression

The image appears to be a vintage black and white photograph. It depicts a street scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

Key Elements

  • Street and Tracks: The foreground prominently shows what looks like railroad tracks embedded in the road.
  • Vehicles: A couple of classic automobiles are parked or driving on the street. The style of the cars suggests an older time period.
  • Buildings: The background includes buildings with storefronts and awnings, hinting at a small town or a commercial area.
  • People: Several figures are visible, including a man standing near a small, possibly corrugated-metal, structure next to the railroad tracks, a few walking down the sidewalk, and others who may be inside the shops and storefronts.
  • Signs: There is a sign for "Hardware & Farm" visible.
  • Streetlights The image also shows a fire hydrant.

Atmosphere

The image has a nostalgic, somewhat somber feel due to the monochrome tones, the style of the cars, and the overall simplicity of the scene. It evokes a sense of a bygone era.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a street scene from what appears to be the early to mid-20th century. Here are the key elements:

  1. Street and Tracks: The foreground shows a street with trolley or tram tracks running down the middle. The tracks are embedded in the pavement, indicating a time when streetcars were a common mode of transportation.

  2. Vehicles: On the left side of the image, there is a vintage car parked along the curb. The car's design suggests it is from the 1930s or 1940s.

  3. Buildings: The right side of the street is lined with commercial buildings. The architecture and signage are typical of the era. One of the signs reads "Hardware & Farm Supply," indicating the presence of a hardware store.

  4. People: There are a few people visible in the scene. One man is standing near the curb, holding a stop sign, possibly directing traffic or assisting with construction. Another person is walking down the sidewalk, and a third individual is further down the street.

  5. Street Furniture: There is a fire hydrant and a street lamp visible on the sidewalk. The street lamp has a classic design, further emphasizing the historical context of the image.

  6. Background: In the background, there are more buildings, including what appears to be a church with a tall steeple. The presence of trees adds to the urban landscape.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time in a small town or city, showcasing the everyday life and infrastructure of the period.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a street scene that appears to be from the early to mid-20th century. The foreground features a wooden sidewalk and a portion of a street. A vintage car, possibly from the 1920s or 1930s, is parked on the left side of the image.

In the background, there are several buildings with signs, including one that reads "HAROWA & FARM" and another that appears to advertise "USED CARS." A man in a suit and hat is standing near the right side of the image, facing the building. Another person is walking on the sidewalk further down the street.

The street has a lamppost with ornate detailing, and there is a fire hydrant near the center of the sidewalk. Trees are visible on the right side, partially obscuring the building. The overall atmosphere is calm and suggests a small town setting.

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts a vintage street scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The image shows an old-fashioned car parked along the curb, with its body style indicative of vehicles from the 1920s or 1930s. A few pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk, one of whom is dressed in a suit and appears to be near a small, corrugated metal building. The building has a sign that reads "VINTAGE HARLOW & FARM USED CARS." In the background, there are other buildings, including one with a church steeple visible. The street is lined with streetlights, and the overall atmosphere suggests a small-town setting. The image captures a moment in time, showcasing the architecture, vehicles, and clothing styles of a bygone era.

Text analysis

Amazon

FARM
& FARM
&
CARS
НА
НА DW
DW
FURNITURE
C
SANNELL
SANNELL MOORSEO 3
MOORSEO 3

Google

WA& FARM
WA&
FARM