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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cremation ceremony, Java)

Date

January 26, 1960-February 2, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.2405

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cremation ceremony, Java)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

January 26, 1960-February 2, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.2405

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-07

Apparel 99.9
Clothing 99.9
Hat 99.9
Human 99.2
Person 99.2
Person 98.1
Hat 94.5
Person 93.8
Person 92.1
Person 91.8
Person 84.5
Person 77.8
Person 77.8
Crowd 67.4
Sun Hat 67.2
People 65.6
Nature 61.6
Outdoors 61.5
Face 61.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

people 99.9
group 99.3
adult 99
vehicle 97.4
man 96.7
group together 96.3
many 95.5
war 95.3
woman 94
military 93.3
monochrome 93.2
one 91.8
wear 91.3
soldier 91.2
child 89.9
several 89.6
skirmish 89.5
transportation system 88.5
art 84.1
street 81.4

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

pot 21.6
fountain 21.1
umbrella 18.3
snow 18.1
vessel 17.4
sky 16.6
water 16
cooking utensil 15.9
architecture 15.6
travel 14.8
structure 14.3
outdoor 13.8
old 13.2
outdoors 12.7
container 12.5
parasol 12.3
weather 11.9
building 11.4
landscape 11.1
winter 11.1
bird feeder 10.9
city 10.8
history 10.7
kitchen utensil 10.6
device 10.6
cold 10.3
seller 9.9
vehicle 9.9
park 9.9
antique 9.5
vacation 9
cloud 8.6
aquarium 8.6
human 7.5
light 7.3
danger 7.3
sun 7.2
religion 7.2
river 7.1

Google
created on 2018-03-23

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

outdoor 97.2
old 41

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-59
Gender Female, 69.8%
Disgusted 0.6%
Surprised 4.9%
Sad 45.9%
Calm 38.5%
Angry 1.8%
Happy 1.4%
Confused 6.9%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Hat
Person
Hat 99.9%

Captions

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

a photograph of a group of people standing around a fire -100%

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-30

The image appears to depict a ceremonial or religious gathering taking place in a rural or outdoor setting. There is a small, ornate wooden structure or pavilion in the center, with smoke or steam rising from it. Several people, wearing traditional or ceremonial garments, are gathered around the structure, observing or participating in the event. The overall scene has a somber, reflective atmosphere captured in the black and white photograph.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-30

The black and white image depicts a group of people gathered around a burning wooden structure, likely a small house or hut, in a rural or village setting. The structure's roof is engulfed in flames and thick smoke billows up into the sky. The people, who appear to be villagers based on their clothing, are intently watching the fire consume the building. Some are wearing hats to protect from the sun. The scene has an almost eerily calm atmosphere despite the raging fire, with the onlookers standing still and observing from a relatively close distance. The image captures a dramatic moment frozen in time, leaving the viewer to wonder about the circumstances that led to this structure being set ablaze as the villagers look on.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-30

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph showing a traditional cremation ceremony in what looks like Bali or another Southeast Asian location. A group of people are gathered around a burning cremation tower or structure, with smoke billowing from it. The structure has decorative carved elements typical of Balinese ceremonial architecture. The onlookers are wearing various headwear including hats and traditional head coverings, watching the ceremony from a short distance. The image captures an important cultural and religious ritual, likely from the early to mid-20th century based on the photographic style.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

This image depicts a group of people gathered around a structure, likely a hut or shelter, in a rural or jungle setting. The scene is set against a backdrop of lush vegetation and trees, with the sun shining brightly overhead.

The structure at the center of the image appears to be made of wood and thatch, with a sloping roof and an open doorway. Smoke is billowing out of the doorway, suggesting that there may be a fire burning inside. A group of people, dressed in casual clothing and hats, are standing around the structure, some of whom are holding objects such as baskets or tools.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of community and activity, with the people gathered around the structure possibly engaged in some kind of work or social gathering. The presence of smoke and the rustic nature of the structure suggest that this may be a rural or traditional setting, possibly in a developing country or region.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered around a structure that is on fire. The structure appears to be a small building or hut, with a thatched roof and wooden pillars. Flames are visible coming from the left side of the structure, suggesting that it has been set on fire. A crowd of people, dressed in casual clothing and hats, are standing around the structure, watching the fire. Some of them appear to be trying to put out the flames or rescue items from the building.

The background of the image shows a tropical setting, with trees and foliage visible behind the structure. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of chaos and destruction, with the fire and the crowd of people creating a sense of urgency and alarm.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

A black and white photo shows a group of people gathered around a structure with smoke coming out of it. The structure has a roof and a fence, and it seems to be a temple. There are several people standing in front of the temple, and some of them are wearing hats. There are trees and plants in the background.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The black and white image depicts a group of people gathered around a burning structure. The structure appears to be a small building or a hut, with flames engulfing it. The people are standing in front of the burning structure, some of them wearing hats. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the impression of looking up at the burning structure and the people gathered around it.

Google Gemini

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression

The photograph captures a scene of what appears to be a cremation ceremony. It is a black and white image, likely from an older time period, given the grainy texture and style of photography.

Main Elements

  • Burning Structure: The central focus is a wooden structure, possibly a cremation pyre or a shrine, that is engulfed in flames. The structure has intricate carvings and ornamentation, suggesting a cultural or religious significance.
  • Flames and Smoke: Large flames and dense smoke are emanating from the burning structure, indicating an intense fire. The smoke billows upwards, filling a portion of the image.
  • People in Attendance: In the foreground, there are a group of people observing the ceremony. They are seen from the back, their faces obscured, but their posture suggests they are attentive. Some are wearing hats, and their attire looks like it might be traditional.
  • Surrounding Environment: The ceremony is taking place outdoors, in a lush, forested environment. Vegetation surrounds the scene.

Interpretation

Based on the elements, this photo seems to depict a funeral or cremation ceremony likely in a Southeast Asian setting, given the architectural style and environment. The intensity of the fire and the presence of onlookers suggest this is an important cultural event. The overall mood of the image is solemn and possibly reverent, given the ceremony's nature.

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

The black and white photograph shows what looks to be an outdoor cremation or some other sort of burning ceremony. In the center of the frame is an elaborate, roofed structure on fire. The structure looks like it is made of wood and has decorative carvings. Flames engulf the left side of the structure, and smoke billows out around it. In the foreground, a crowd of people stands watching. They are wearing a mix of clothing and hats, and their backs are to the camera. The background is lush with vegetation, suggesting the scene is taking place in a tropical or jungle-like environment. The overall tone of the image is somber, with the flames and smoke adding to the drama of the moment.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image appears to depict a traditional ceremony, likely a cremation ritual, taking place in a lush, tropical setting. The focal point of the image is a large, ornate structure that is engulfed in flames. The structure seems to be made of wood and is elaborately decorated, suggesting it has significant cultural or religious importance.

A group of people, both men and women, are gathered around the burning structure. They are dressed in traditional attire, with some wearing head coverings and others adorned with jewelry. The expressions and postures of the people suggest a sense of solemnity and reverence, indicating the gravity of the event.

The background shows dense vegetation, which further emphasizes the outdoor, natural setting of the ceremony. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of cultural richness and deep tradition, capturing a moment of communal ritual and spiritual significance.

Text analysis

Amazon

ENTCC