Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Main Street, Plain City, 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, P1970.2513

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Main Street, Plain City, 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, P1970.2513

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Car 99.4
Transportation 99.4
Vehicle 99.4
Machine 98.9
Spoke 98.9
Car 98.9
City 98.7
Road 96.7
Street 96.7
Urban 96.7
Awning 96.4
Canopy 96.4
Wheel 95.4
Alloy Wheel 94.9
Car Wheel 94.9
Tire 94.9
Wheel 94
Wheel 92.9
Neighborhood 92.9
Wheel 91.5
Indoors 91.2
Restaurant 91.2
Wheel 89.4
Wheel 84.5
Person 81.6
Wheel 78.3
Architecture 77.4
Building 77.4
Building 73.9
Wheel 61
Coupe 57.8
Sports Car 57.8
Antique Car 57.4
Model T 57.4
Shop 56.9
License Plate 56.7
Brick 56.3
Cafeteria 56
Hot Rod 55.9
Sedan 55.7
Cafe 55.4
Diner 55.2
Food 55.2
Car Dealership 55

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

transportation system 98.7
people 98.6
vehicle 98.5
monochrome 95.9
street 95.8
car 92.5
group together 90.9
adult 89.8
one 87.6
road 85.7
group 83.6
two 82.5
man 82.2
train 82.1
gas station 81.8
railway 80.4
stock 77.5
administration 76.3
commerce 72.8
police 72.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

garage 47.3
car 34.8
building 29.2
road 28
city 26.6
street 25.8
architecture 25
gas pump 23.9
pump 21.8
transportation 21.5
travel 21.1
urban 21
house 18.4
vehicle 17.7
motor vehicle 16.7
wheeled vehicle 15.8
mechanical device 15
truck 14.9
transport 14.6
shop 14.3
traffic 14.3
sky 13.4
sign 12
structure 11.8
conveyance 11.6
tourism 11.6
automobile 11.5
light 11.4
drive 11.4
home 11.2
exterior 11.1
real estate 10.7
center 10.7
modern 10.5
old 10.5
business 10.3
town 10.2
mechanism 10.1
cars 9.8
residence 9.7
highway 9.6
estate 9.5
brick 9.4
tramway 9.2
office 9
new 8.9
residential 8.6
motion 8.6
buildings 8.5
mercantile establishment 8.3
station 8.3
historic 8.3
tourist 8.2
door 8.1
night 8
warehouse 7.8
scene 7.8
driving 7.7
bus 7.7
park 7.6
lamp 7.6
fire engine 7.6
commercial 7.5
vacation 7.4
window 7.3
trees 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

outdoor 99.7
road 99.7
building 99.6
street 78.3
past 27.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Wheel
Person
Building
Car 99.4%
Car 98.9%
Wheel 95.4%
Wheel 94%
Wheel 92.9%
Wheel 91.5%
Wheel 89.4%
Wheel 84.5%
Wheel 78.3%
Wheel 61%
Person 81.6%
Building 77.4%
Building 73.9%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a car parked in front of a building -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This black-and-white image depicts a small-town street scene, likely from the 1930s or 1940s based on the style of automobiles and storefronts. Two vintage cars are parked on the street, one on the left with a rear-mounted spare tire and another on the right with sleek curved lines, emblematic of that era's car design.

The storefronts feature distinctive signage, showcasing businesses: on the left is "International Harvester McCormick-Deering Farm Machines," a shop likely dealing in agricultural equipment, with large windows that display advertisements for "farm machinery" and "animal tractors." Next to that, the entrance signage reads "Allgyer Implement Co."

On the right, under a striped awning, is "The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company," also known as A&P, a well-known chain grocery store at the time. The windows contain posters advertising deals, such as coffee for $0.25 and specials for $3.10.

Between the buildings, a small water fountain or ornate street fixture is visible. Above the storefronts, part of a "Dentist" sign is visible, hinting at other establishments in the area. The architecture combines simple wooden elements with brickwork, reflecting the style of small business districts in mid-20th-century America.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The black-and-white image depicts a street scene featuring two vintage cars parked in front of a row of buildings that appear to be from the early to mid-20th century. On the left side of the image is a building with signage that reads "International Harvester McCormick-Deering Farm Machines," indicating a shop that deals with agricultural equipment. The store window has signs for "Allgyer Implement Co." and "McCormick Deering Farm Machinery and Animal Motors."

Next to this, on the right, is another storefront with the sign "The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co." (A&P), a historical grocery store chain. The shop has a striped awning and signs on the window advertising prices for products such as hams and bacon.

Both cars are older models, typical of the 1930s or 1940s, adding to the historic atmosphere. The building appears to be part of a small town setting, with the architecture and style reflecting the era's design. There is also a decorative street fixture, possibly a water fountain or decorative lamp post, positioned on the sidewalk near the storefronts.

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, showcasing two vintage cars parked on the side of the road in front of several storefronts.

The storefronts are situated on the left side of the image, with the first one featuring a sign that reads "International Harvester McCormick-Deering Farm Machines." The second storefront has a sign that says "Allgyer Implement Co." The third storefront is partially obscured by the second one but appears to be a dental office, as indicated by the word "Dentist" visible in the window.

On the right side of the image, there is a storefront with a sign that reads "The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co." The storefronts have various signs and advertisements displayed in their windows, adding to the overall aesthetic of the scene.

The two vintage cars, one on the left and one on the right, are parked on the side of the road, facing away from the camera. They appear to be from the 1930s or 1940s, based on their design and style.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the charm and character of a small-town street scene from the mid-20th century.

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

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a street scene, showcasing a row of storefronts and two parked cars. The storefronts are identified by signs, with the first one reading "International Harvester McCormick-Deering Farm Machines" and the second one displaying "Allgyer Implement Co." A third storefront features a striped awning and a sign that reads "The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co." The two parked cars are positioned in front of the storefronts, adding to the nostalgic ambiance of the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image evokes a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, capturing a moment in time from a bygone era. The vintage cars and storefronts contribute to the retro feel, while the black-and-white photography adds a timeless quality to the image.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of an old street scene with two vintage cars parked on the side of the road. The street is lined with two buildings on either side. The building on the left has a sign that reads "INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER MCCORMICK-DEERING FARM MACHINERY IMPLEMENTS TOOLS". The building on the right has a sign that reads "THE ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TOBACCO CO." and a striped awning. There is also a signboard with prices for cigarettes and other items.

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

A black-and-white photo of two vintage cars parked on the side of the road in front of a building. The building has a sign that reads "International Harvester McCormick-Deering Farm Machines" and "The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co." The building has glass windows and a striped awning. There is a street light on the sidewalk. The photo has a white border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph of a street scene in what appears to be a small town, likely taken in the early to mid-20th century. On the left side of the image is a building with a sign that reads "INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER McCORMICK--DEERING FARM MACHINES." The front of the building is glass, and there is a smaller sign in the window advertising "McCormick Deering Farm Machinery Small Tractors." To the right of this building is another storefront occupied by "ALLGYER IMPLEMENT CO".

Adjacent to this building, on the right side of the image, is a two-story brick building. The ground floor is occupied by "THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO", as indicated by the sign over the storefront. A striped awning covers the entrance, and there are handwritten signs on the windows advertising prices for items like tea and beans. Above the storefront, there is a bay window, and further to the right, a sign indicates a dentist's office is located in the building.

Two vintage cars are parked on the street in front of the buildings. The car on the left is a darker color and has a spare tire mounted on the back. The car on the right is a dark color and has a sleek, curved design. The street itself is paved and shows signs of wear. Overall, the image conveys a sense of small-town life from a bygone era.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph depicting a street scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The image focuses on a row of storefronts.

Key Features and Details:

  • Buildings: There are at least three visible storefronts.
    • The first store on the left is labeled "INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER McCORMICK-DEERING FARM MACHINES." There are two parked vintage cars in front.
    • The middle store is labeled "ALLGYER IMPLEMENT CO."
    • The third store is the "GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO." it has a striped awning.
  • Cars: Two vintage cars are parked in front of the stores. They have classic pre-war styling.
  • Streetscape: The street appears to be paved, and there is a sidewalk in front of the buildings. The overall ambiance suggests a small-town or urban commercial area of the era.
  • Advertising: There are signs of prices in front of the A & P store for products such as tea and beans.
  • Overall Tone: The photograph has a documentary feel, capturing a moment in time with a sense of nostalgia.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a street scene from what appears to be the mid-20th century, featuring two vintage cars parked in front of two adjacent storefronts.

  1. Left Storefront:

    • The storefront on the left is labeled "International Harvester McCormick-Deering Farm Machines."
    • The signage also mentions "Allgyer Implement Co."
    • The window displays various farm machinery and implements, indicating that it is a store selling agricultural equipment.
  2. Right Storefront:

    • The storefront on the right is labeled "The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co."
    • This store has a striped awning and signage in the window advertising prices for various items such as "Basket $1.00," "Basket $1.25," and "Basket $1.75."
    • The store appears to be a grocery or general store, given the nature of the items and prices listed.
  3. Vehicles:

    • Two vintage cars are parked on the street in front of the stores. The car on the left is a light-colored sedan, and the car on the right is a dark-colored sedan. Both cars have designs typical of the 1930s or 1940s.
  4. Street and Surroundings:

    • The street appears to be relatively quiet, with no pedestrians visible.
    • The buildings are brick structures with large windows, typical of commercial buildings from that era.

This image captures a snapshot of a bygone era, showcasing the types of businesses and vehicles that were common during that time.

Text analysis

Amazon

ATLANTIC
25
FARM
GREAT
THE
HARVESTER
DENTIST
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
310
INTERNATIONAL
ALLGYER
TORS
IMPLEMENT
DEERING
PACIFIC
ATLANTIC & PACIFIC
CO.
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&
AP
FARM MA CHINES
CHINES
SPARKLE 310
EARM
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McCORMICK-
DO
SPARKLE
"SETA" 25
C-DEERING
CAMALL
TICK
POOK
POOK HALL
"SETA"
BRACHINERY
HALL

Google

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER McCORMICK-DEERING ARM MACHINES ALLGYE HINERY MPLEMENT TORS
INTERNATIONAL
HARVESTER
McCORMICK-DEERING
ARM
MACHINES
ALLGYE
HINERY
MPLEMENT
TORS