Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Springfield, 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, P1970.2674

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Springfield, 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, P1970.2674

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Adult 99.3
Male 99.3
Man 99.3
Person 99.3
Shop 91.6
Text 88.2
Face 82.7
Head 82.7
Blackboard 57.6
Clothing 56.8
Hat 56.8
Cap 56.1
Electronics 55.6
Phone 55.6
Baseball Cap 55.6
Photography 55.4
Portrait 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 98.3
bill 98.1
adult 97.5
text 97.2
offense 86.5
man 86.5
war 85.7
illustration 84.8
education 84.5
business 81.9
newspaper 79.8
signalise 79.3
woman 75.6
portrait 75.2
display 65
monochrome 64.4
military 64.2
school 63.4
stock 61.7
administration 60.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

blackboard 73.9
shop 40.7
barbershop 39.4
mercantile establishment 27.9
book jacket 22.7
place of business 18.6
business 18.2
sign 18.1
jacket 17.7
word 16
text 14.8
design 13.5
wrapping 13.4
financial 13.4
daily 13
cloud 12.9
chalkboard 12.7
education 12.1
graphic 11.7
tag 11.5
conceptual 11.5
menu 11.5
style 11.1
finance 11
symbol 10.8
school 10.8
vintage 10.8
man 10.8
board 10.6
old 10.5
writing 10.3
grunge 10.2
money 10.2
definition 9.8
information 9.7
economy 9.3
establishment 9.3
glowing 9.2
note 9.2
covering 9.1
currency 9
representation 8.8
tags 8.8
chalk 8.8
stylized 8.7
black 8.4
study 8.4
message 8.2
structure 8.2
student 8.2
aged 8.1
billboard 8.1
success 8
fare 7.9
art 7.8
classroom 7.8
drawing 7.7
class 7.7
wall 7.7
notes 7.7
texture 7.6
learn 7.6
learning 7.5
retro 7.4
banking 7.4
cash 7.3
slick 7.2
male 7.1
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

text 94.3
person 86
white 79.6
black 76.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Adult 99.3%
Male 99.3%
Man 99.3%
Person 99.3%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

a black and white photo of a man 80.7%
a white sign with black text 77.6%
a black sign with white text 77.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a man in a cap is writing on a window -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a man dressed in a cap and a light shirt painting text on the glass window of a store. The handwritten text on the glass appears bold and uneven, with a message that states:

"WE DON’T BUY PLASTER PARIS MIRRORS AND TRY TO SELL THEM FOR HAND CARVED WE SELL FROM $5.00 TO $3.00 MORE CHIPPENDALE."

He is meticulously painting the letters, likely using white paint. The background reflects the contents of the store, which seem to include various items, although they are somewhat indistinct. The window's hinge and door frame are visible on the left side, along with a partial building number "24" on the right. The scene gives a sense of candid, everyday life with a humorous or pointed public advertisement message.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a man writing on a glass storefront window. He is wearing a cap and is focused on creating lettering on the glass. The text reads: "WE.DON'T BUY PLASTER PARIS MIRORS AND TRY TO SELL THEM FOR HAND CARVED WE FROM $500 TO $3500 CHIPPENDALE." The text is written in white paint and appears to be a message explaining the store's policy regarding certain types of mirrors. The image is black and white, giving it a classic and vintage feel. The man's face is not visible as he is facing the glass, but you can see the back of his head and shoulders.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a sign in a store window that displays a handwritten message. The message states "We don't buy plaster paris mirrors and try to sell them for hand carved from 5/- rehippendaie". The sign appears to be advertising the store's policy of not purchasing certain items and then reselling them at a higher price. In the foreground, a person can be seen standing in front of the sign, though their face is not visible.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph showing a storefront window with text painted on it. The text indicates that the business doesn't buy plaster of Paris mirrors or sell them for hand-carved ones, and includes what appears to be an address or location reference. The lettering appears to be hand-painted in white on the window glass. The image has the grainy, vintage quality typical of mid-20th century photography.

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 man painting a window with white paint. The man is wearing a dark cap and a light-colored shirt, and he is facing away from the camera. He is holding a paintbrush in his right hand and appears to be painting the window with white paint.

The window is covered in white paint, with the words "WE DONT BUY PLASTER PARIS MIRRORS AND TRY TO SELL THEM FOR HAND CARVED WE GET FROM $5.00 TO $35.00 MARTHIPPENDALE" written in large, uneven letters. The background of the image is out of focus, but it appears to be a storefront or shop with a door and a sign that reads "24".

Overall, the image suggests that the man is a shopkeeper or artist who is trying to advertise his wares or services by painting a message on the window. The use of white paint on a dark background creates a striking visual effect, and the handwritten text adds a personal touch to the image.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a man painting on a glass window. The man is wearing a dark cap and a white shirt, and he is facing away from the camera. He is holding a paintbrush in his right hand and appears to be writing or drawing on the window with white paint.

The text on the window reads: "WE DONT BUY PLASTER PARIS MIRRORS AND TRY TO SELL THEM FOR HAND CARVED WE GET FROM $5.00 TO $35.00 M. R. HIPPENDALE." The text is written in a casual, handwritten style, with some letters overlapping or running together.

In the background, there are various objects visible through the window, including what appears to be a shelf or counter with items on it. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the man is working in a shop or store, possibly an antique or vintage store, and is creating a sign or advertisement for the business.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing in front of a store window. The man is wearing a cap and a white shirt, and he is leaning against the glass window. The glass window has a handwritten message that reads, "WE DON'T BUY PLASTIC PARIS MIRRORS AND TRY TO SELL THEM FOR HAND CARVED WE FROM 3'1 M. RIPPENDALE." The message is written in a slanting manner, and it seems to be a warning or a message to the customers. The man's shadow is reflected on the glass window, and there is a reflection of a street light and a building in the background.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The black-and-white photo features a man standing in front of a glass window with writing on it. The man is wearing a hat and holding a cigarette in his hand. He is looking at the writing on the window. The writing on the window is in white and black and has a lot of words. The window is made of glass and has a wooden frame. The man is wearing a hat and a white shirt.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

Here is a description of the image:

General Description:

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a man painting a message on a shop window. The photograph's focus is on the painted message and the man creating it.

Details:

  • Man: A man wearing a cap is seen in the foreground. He is in the process of painting on the window. His face is not entirely visible.
  • Painted Message: The window is covered with white paint, creating large, somewhat uneven lettering. The message appears to be a statement: "WE. DON'T BUY PLASTER PARIS MIRORS.ANDTRY TO.SELL THEM.FOR HAND CARVED WE . FROM 500 TO RECHIPPENDALE" (Note: Parts of the message are cut off or obscured).
  • Shop Interior: Through the window, glimpses of the shop's interior are visible. It appears to contain various items and perhaps some merchandise.
  • Exterior Elements: Parts of the building's exterior are also visible, including a door with hinges on the left side and a number "24" on the upper right.

Overall Impression:

The image appears to depict a small business owner or worker creating a somewhat unorthodox or humorous sign on the shop window. The message implies a warning or protest against someone trying to pass off inexpensive items as handcrafted or valuable. The informal style of the lettering adds a sense of authenticity and character to the scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph of a person writing on the window of a shop or store. The writing on the window is the primary focus of the image, with the person's actions contributing to the narrative.

Details:

  • Subject: A man wearing a cap and light-colored shirt is seen from the back, writing on the glass of what appears to be a storefront window.
  • Window Text: The window is covered in large, hand-painted text. The text is somewhat uneven and appears to be advertising the store's policy or what the store specializes in. The text reads: "WE. DON'T BUY. PLASTER PARIS MIRORS AND TRY TO SELL THEM FOR HAND CARVED... WF... FROM 50 to... RECHIPPENDALE".
  • Environment: Through the window, a cluttered interior with items on shelves is visible. The number "24" can be seen, suggesting the building address.
  • Style: The photograph has a documentary quality, likely taken during a period when hand-painted signs were common. The focus is on the action of writing and the information it conveys.

Overall Tone:

The image creates a sense of business and informality. The writing on the window is direct and conveys a clear message. It also has a vintage quality, likely captured during a previous era.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a storefront window with handwritten text painted on the glass. The text reads:

"WE DON'T BUY PLASTER PARIS MIRRORS AND TRY TO SELL THEM FOR HAND CARVED WE GET FROM $500 TO $3000."

The text appears to be a message from the store owner, likely aimed at potential customers or passersby. The message emphasizes that the store does not deal with plaster Paris mirrors and instead sells hand-carved mirrors that range in price from $500 to $3000.

In the reflection of the window, there is a person wearing a cap and a light-colored shirt, seemingly engaged in an activity, possibly writing or painting on the window. The setting appears to be an urban environment, with a door and part of a building visible in the background. The overall tone of the image suggests a small business or shop that prides itself on selling authentic, high-quality items.

Text analysis

Amazon

24
HAND
IVE
HAND CARVED
N
CARVED
IVE YCU
PLASTERPARIS
WE
YCU
MIRORSANDTRY
30
TO.SELLTHEM.FOR
FROM
REHIPPENDALE
WE.DONTBUY.

Google

24 WE DONTBU PLASTER PARIS PPENDA
24
WE
DONTBU
PLASTER
PARIS
PPENDA