Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio)

Date

August 1938

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.2493

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

August 1938

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.2493

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

City 100
Road 100
Street 100
Urban 100
Neighborhood 99.9
Adult 99.3
Male 99.3
Man 99.3
Person 99.3
Adult 99.2
Male 99.2
Man 99.2
Person 99.2
Car 97.7
Transportation 97.7
Vehicle 97.7
Person 97.3
Person 97
Car 96.9
Person 96.8
Person 96.8
Person 95.2
Person 95
Metropolis 94.2
Path 94.2
Sidewalk 94.2
Car 94
Machine 93.3
Wheel 93.3
Wheel 92.5
Person 92.4
Person 90.8
Wheel 87.5
Car 85.4
Wheel 84
Car 81.3
Wheel 81.2
Architecture 78
Building 78
Person 77.8
Person 73.2
Wheel 73
Wheel 72.1
Wheel 72
Person 70.1
People 69.2
Motorcycle 66.8
Person 64
Bicycle 60.5
Head 60.2
Clothing 57.5
Shorts 57.5
Back 57.2
Body Part 57.2
Photography 57
Shirt 56.3
Cycling 56.2
Sport 56.2
Pedestrian 56.1
Person 56.1
Accessories 55.5
Bag 55.5
Handbag 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 99.8
street 99.8
group together 98.4
monochrome 98.3
group 98.1
adult 97.7
stock 97.3
man 96.3
many 94.9
crowd 94.9
city 94.4
transportation system 94.2
road 91.8
horizontal plane 91.7
pavement 91
tram 89.4
vehicle 89
town 88.2
woman 83.7
black and white 81.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

tourist 51.4
city 41.6
architecture 37.2
building 36.9
street 34.1
traveler 29.8
travel 28.2
park 23.5
town 21.3
urban 21
tourism 20.6
road 19.9
old 19.5
sky 18
person 17.5
tract 17
buildings 17
tramway 16.7
wagon 16.6
historic 16.5
landmark 16.3
snow 15.5
wheeled vehicle 15.4
conveyance 15.1
house 14.3
ancient 13.8
people 12.8
winter 12.8
lamp 12.4
historical 12.2
church 12
palace 12
exterior 12
tower 11.6
history 11.6
cityscape 11.4
famous 11.2
river 10.7
brick 10.4
culture 10.3
day 10.2
window 10.1
jinrikisha 10.1
light 10
square 10
cars 9.8
capital 9.5
monument 9.3
clouds 9.3
tree 9.3
vacation 9
transportation 9
religion 9
center 8.8
antique 8.7
car 8.4
vehicle 8.4
trees 8
night 8
cart 7.9
scene 7.8
sidewalk 7.7
landscape 7.4
water 7.3
transport 7.3
scenery 7.2
flag 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-10

photograph 95.1
town 93.7
street 91.7
black and white 90.9
car 90.7
infrastructure 88.7
road 88.3
snapshot 81.8
monochrome photography 81.6
downtown 77.6
pedestrian 71.3
vehicle 68.9
history 66.5
monochrome 66.3
city 64.2
town square 56.3
lane 55.5

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

outdoor 99.9
road 96
street 91.4
people 74.8
white 61.5
way 59.2
old 58.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Male, 99.6%
Happy 50%
Fear 19.3%
Angry 13.2%
Surprised 7.2%
Disgusted 6.3%
Sad 5.7%
Calm 1.3%
Confused 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 37-45
Gender Male, 95%
Fear 82.7%
Surprised 16.6%
Confused 11.9%
Sad 3.7%
Calm 3.7%
Happy 1.2%
Disgusted 1.1%
Angry 1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Female, 69.1%
Angry 75.7%
Calm 11.9%
Surprised 6.8%
Fear 6.2%
Sad 4.5%
Confused 2.1%
Disgusted 2%
Happy 0.9%

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-22
Gender Female, 54.5%
Sad 40.5%
Calm 32.1%
Happy 20.4%
Fear 9.4%
Surprised 7.6%
Angry 6.7%
Disgusted 4.1%
Confused 2.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-33
Gender Male, 82.5%
Confused 45.9%
Sad 19.7%
Happy 16.2%
Disgusted 9.4%
Surprised 7.4%
Fear 6.6%
Calm 3.8%
Angry 3.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 29-39
Gender Male, 83.8%
Calm 40.2%
Angry 38%
Surprised 7.1%
Confused 6.5%
Fear 6.1%
Sad 6.1%
Disgusted 3.7%
Happy 1.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-29
Gender Male, 93.5%
Sad 45.7%
Angry 40.9%
Calm 22%
Fear 8.9%
Surprised 6.6%
Disgusted 1.4%
Happy 1.4%
Confused 1.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Car
Wheel
Building
Motorcycle
Adult 99.3%
Adult 99.2%
Male 99.3%
Male 99.2%
Man 99.3%
Man 99.2%
Person 99.3%
Person 99.2%
Person 97.3%
Person 97%
Person 96.8%
Person 96.8%
Person 95.2%
Person 95%
Person 92.4%
Person 90.8%
Person 77.8%
Person 73.2%
Person 70.1%
Person 64%
Person 56.1%
Car 97.7%
Car 96.9%
Car 94%
Car 85.4%
Car 81.3%
Wheel 93.3%
Wheel 92.5%
Wheel 87.5%
Wheel 84%
Wheel 81.2%
Wheel 73%
Wheel 72.1%
Wheel 72%
Building 78%
Motorcycle 66.8%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a man taking a picture of a hotel sign -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a bustling small-town street in the early-to-mid 20th century, showcasing vintage cars and pedestrians. The buildings lining the street feature distinct architectural styles typical of historic downtowns, with storefronts displaying signs advertising various businesses. Notable signs include "Epstein's Shoes," "Carr's Men's Clothes and Shoes," and "The Mitthoff Hotel." A Coca-Cola mural is visible on one of the buildings in the background, adding to the vintage atmosphere. The street is paved with bricks, and people are dressed in formal or semi-formal attire reflective of the era, including button-up shirts, suspenders, and fedoras. The scene showcases everyday life, with people walking, shopping, or stopping to observe the surroundings. Directional road signs indicate the location of nearby towns and roads ("Mine-Pre-Logan 19 Columbus 30 Somerset 12"), emphasizing the image's setting in a connected rural or suburban area.

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

The image depicts a bustling street scene from what appears to be the early to mid-20th century, likely the 1930s or 1940s, given the style of the automobiles and clothing. The street is lined with various storefronts and businesses. On the right side, we see signs for "The Mitthoff Hotel" and "Epstein's Shoes" prominently displayed. There is a large contingent of people walking on the sidewalk, dressed in typical attire for the era, such as dresses, hats, and suspenders.

The left side of the image shows a row of buildings with signs for businesses such as "Carr's Smart Shoes" and Coca-Cola advertising. Vintage cars line the street, and some are parked along the curb. In the center, a group of people stand or walk across the street, while others are seen heading towards the sidewalks.

Street signs with route numbers are visible, indicating directions to various locations such as Logan, Columbus, and Circleville, suggesting this could be a scene from a town in Ohio. The overall atmosphere is lively, capturing a moment of everyday life in a small town or city during this period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a busy street scene in an American town, likely from the 1930s or 1940s. The street is paved with brick and features a central lane for traffic, with several cars and trucks visible. On the right side of the street, a group of men in suits and hats are gathered near a storefront, while on the left side, a man in a white shirt and pants is taking a photograph. In the background, several buildings line the street, including a hotel, a shoe store, and a restaurant. A large sign above the street reads "THE MITCHELL HOTEL" and another sign below it reads "EPSTEIN'S SHOES." The sky above is overcast.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling commercial district in a small American town during the mid-20th century. The presence of men in suits and hats, as well as the variety of storefronts, indicates a thriving business community. The photograph appears to be a candid shot, capturing a moment in time in this particular town.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

This black-and-white photograph captures a bustling street scene in a small town, likely from the 1930s or 1940s. The image is divided into two distinct sections: the left side features a row of buildings with various signs, while the right side showcases a prominent hotel sign and a shoe store.

On the left side, several buildings are visible, each with its own unique sign. Notable signs include "Coca-Cola," "Carr's Drugs," and "Mine-Aire." In the foreground, a man is seen taking a picture of the scene, while another man walks away from the camera. A car is also visible on the left side of the street.

On the right side, a large sign reading "The Mithoff Hotel" is prominently displayed above a storefront. Below this sign, a smaller sign advertises "Epstein's Shoes." The street is filled with people walking in both directions, adding to the lively atmosphere of the scene.

In the background, trees and a cloudy sky provide a subtle contrast to the vibrant activity on the street. Overall, this photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a small town during the mid-20th century, capturing the essence of a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a bustling street scene from the past. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are several pedestrians and vehicles. In the foreground, a man is taking a photograph, capturing the moment. On the right side, there is a building with a sign that reads "Epstein's Shoes." The building also has a Coca-Cola sign above it. On the left side, there is another building with a sign that reads "The Mithoff Hotel." The street is paved with cobblestones, and there are streetlights and traffic signs. The overall atmosphere of the image is lively and nostalgic, evoking a sense of the past.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white image shows a street scene from the past. Two men are walking on the street, and one of them is looking up at the street signs. The street signs are attached to a pole. There are cars driving on the road, and some people are walking on the sidewalk. There are buildings on the side of the street, and one of them has the words "Epstein's Shoes" on it.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

This is a black and white photograph of a bustling street scene, likely from the mid-20th century. It captures the atmosphere of a town's commercial center with its shops, cars, and pedestrians.

Key Elements:

  • Buildings: A variety of buildings line the street, showing a mixture of architectural styles. Some have storefronts with awnings. A prominent sign for "The Mithoff Hotel" and "Epstein's Shoes" are visible.
  • Cars: Several vintage cars are on the road, including some with spare tires mounted on the back.
  • People: Many people are walking on the sidewalks and crossing the street, indicating a busy day. Men are dressed in suits, hats, and more casual attire.
  • Street: The road is paved with bricks.
  • Signs: There are multiple signs, including advertisements for Coca-Cola, Carr's Drugs, and other businesses. Also a street sign directs drivers to Logan, Columbus, etc.

Atmosphere:

The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia and the charm of a bygone era. The lighting, composition, and clothing of the people contribute to the historic feel of the image. It conveys the energy of a small-town community.

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph of a bustling street scene in a town in the United States. The image appears to be from the mid-20th century, judging by the style of cars and clothing. The main thoroughfare, with a cobblestone or brick road, stretches into the distance, lined with buildings of varying heights and architectural styles.

On the left side of the street, there is a building with a "Coca-Cola" sign on its roof. There's also a business named "CARR'S DRUGS." Several older-model cars are parked along the street, with pedestrians walking along the sidewalks.

On the right side, a prominent feature is "The Mithoff Hotel," with a large sign extending from the building. Below it is a sign for "EPSTEIN'S SHOES." Many people are walking on the sidewalk in front of the shops, some well-dressed and wearing hats.

In the foreground, there are two men. One, closer to the camera, is wearing a shirt with suspenders. The other is wearing a light-colored shirt and appears to be looking towards the left side of the street.

A lamppost stands near the sidewalk with signs pointing to various destinations and route numbers, like "33" and "158."

The photograph captures a sense of community and commerce in a bygone era, with the signs and architecture providing a glimpse into the town's history.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a bustling street scene from what appears to be the early to mid-20th century. The street is lined with various shops and businesses, including "Epstein's Shoes" and "The Mithoff Hotel." The architecture is typical of the period, with multi-story buildings featuring large windows and ornate facades.

Several vintage cars are visible on the street, indicating the era. Pedestrians, dressed in the fashion of the time, are walking along the sidewalks and crossing the street. Some men are wearing hats, and the clothing style suggests a period from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Prominent signage includes a large Coca-Cola advertisement on one of the buildings and various other business signs. A street sign in the middle of the image indicates directions to nearby towns such as Mineola, Hempstead, and others, along with route numbers 33 and 158.

The scene captures a lively urban environment with a mix of commercial activity and pedestrian traffic, providing a snapshot of everyday life in a small to mid-sized American town during that time period.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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