Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (railroad station, Circleville, 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, P1970.2779

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (railroad station, Circleville, 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, P1970.2779

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Terminal 100
Railway 100
Train 100
Train Station 100
Transportation 100
Vehicle 100
Machine 76.5
Wheel 76.5
Wheel 73.5
Wheel 60.4
Car 58.2
Subway 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

road 98.3
street 98.3
transportation system 96.1
no person 92.1
monochrome 91.4
guidance 90.8
black and white 89.9
bridge 89.6
pavement 88
people 86.9
traffic 85.9
vehicle 85.7
vintage 84.9
travel 84.5
empty 84.1
fence 83.9
railway 83
building 82
light 82
architecture 80.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

pier 100
support 100
device 100
sea 40.7
water 38.8
ocean 38.4
beach 37.4
sky 31.3
coast 27
landscape 23.1
travel 21.9
tourism 20.7
vacation 20.5
architecture 20.4
sand 19.2
shore 18.6
river 16.9
clouds 16.1
horizon 15.3
sunset 15.3
holiday 15.1
city 15
scenic 15
summer 14.8
bridge 14.2
cloud 13.8
building 13.5
winter 12.8
road 12.7
shoreline 12.4
boat 12.1
island 11.9
weather 11.4
urban 11.4
wave 11.3
tourist 10.9
dock 10.7
outdoor 10.7
wooden 10.6
coastline 10.4
snow 9.9
seashore 9.8
seaside 9.6
tropical 9.4
waves 9.3
wood 9.2
structure 9.2
harbor 8.7
scene 8.7
cold 8.6
seascape 8.6
relax 8.4
relaxation 8.4
town 8.4
fence 8.2
light 8
trees 8
grass 7.9
port 7.7
fishing 7.7
ship 7.6
landmark 7.2
tower 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

sky 100
outdoor 99.9
scene 95.1
pier 94.5
day 14.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel
Car
Wheel 76.5%
Wheel 73.5%
Wheel 60.4%
Car 58.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

a close up of a pier 76%
close up of a pier 71.5%
a photo of a pier 64%

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

a photograph of a train station with a train on the tracks -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This black-and-white photograph depicts an old train station platform labeled "Circleville." The station platform is covered by a long, roofed structure supported by wooden columns. Multiple train tracks run parallel alongside the platform, extending into the distance. The ground near the tracks and platform appears to be wet, possibly after rain, with puddles visible. In the foreground, there is a cobblestone area leading to the tracks. On the left side of the image, utility poles line the background near small houses. In the far distance, a water tower and other industrial structures can be seen, suggesting the station may be in a rural or semi-urban setting. The scene evokes a sense of an early 20th-century railway environment.

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a train station named "Circleville," as indicated by the sign on the platform shelter. The platform is covered with a long, roofed structure supported by a series of posts. Several sets of train tracks run parallel to the platform. In the foreground, the ground appears to be paved with cobblestones, and the tracks intersect with this paving. There are utility poles with overhead wires running parallel to the platform. In the background, there are some buildings and a water tower, suggesting an industrial or small-town setting. The overall atmosphere is quiet and seemingly devoid of people, indicated by the empty platform and tracks. There are a few luggage carts on the platform, and the ground appears slightly wet, indicating recent rain.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows an old train station platform in Girglevile. The platform is covered by a long, arched roof structure with the "Girglevile" sign displayed prominently. The platform is surrounded by railroad tracks, with telephone poles and wires visible in the background. The ground in front of the platform appears to be made of cobblestones or bricks. The overall scene has a vintage, historical feel to it, suggesting this is an older, established train station.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The black and white image shows an old train station platform called Circleville. There are train tracks running through the station, with a covered platform on the right side. The platform has a distinctive arched roof with the name "CIRCLEVILLE" displayed prominently on the front. Utility poles and lines can be seen in the background. The cobblestone platform appears mostly empty, with just a few people visible in the distance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white photograph of the Circleville train station platform. The image shows a covered platform with multiple supporting columns stretching into the distance. You can see the "CIRCLEVILLE" sign mounted on the platform roof. In the background, there are telephone poles lined up along the tracks, and what appears to be a water tower in the distance. The foreground shows some brick or cobblestone paving and multiple railroad tracks. The photo appears to be from an earlier era, likely early-to-mid 20th century, given the style of architecture and infrastructure visible.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old train station, with the name "GIRGLEVILLE" displayed on a sign above the platform.

  • The platform is covered by a roof and has several pillars supporting it.
    • The roof appears to be made of wood or metal, and the pillars are likely made of concrete or steel.
    • The platform is wide enough to accommodate multiple trains at once.
  • There are several tracks leading up to the platform.
    • The tracks are made of steel rails and wooden ties.
    • They appear to be well-maintained, with no visible signs of damage or wear.
  • In the background, there are several buildings and trees.
    • The buildings appear to be residential or commercial structures, possibly related to the train station.
    • The trees are likely part of a nearby park or green space.
  • There are also several vehicles parked near the platform.
    • The vehicles appear to be old-fashioned, possibly from the early 20th century.
    • They may have been used for transporting passengers or cargo to and from the train station.

Overall, the image suggests that Girgleville was a small town with a thriving train station in the early 20th century. The presence of multiple tracks and a covered platform indicates that the station was an important hub for transportation in the area.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train station, with the name "GIRGLEVILLE" displayed on a sign. The station features a long platform with a roof supported by columns, and there are tracks running along the platform. In the background, there are houses and trees visible.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, likely during the 1920s or 1930s. The style of the buildings and the clothing of the people in the background are consistent with this time period. The image appears to be a historical photograph, capturing a moment in time at a small-town train station.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The black-and-white image features a train station with a sign that reads "Girgleville." The station is located in an open area with a brick-paved road and a few buildings on the left side. The train station has a roof supported by pillars, and there are benches on the platform. On the right side, there are train tracks with a few trains on them. There are also several utility poles in the area.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old train station in Girgleville. The station has a roof and a sign with the word "Girgleville" on it. The station is empty, and there are no people or trains in sight. The ground is wet, and there are puddles on the side. There are several poles with wires and a water tower in the distance. There are also several houses and trees in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

The image presents a black and white photograph of what appears to be a train station in a small town. The scene is dominated by a long, covered platform stretching down the right side, supported by a series of vertical pillars. The word "GIRGLEVILLE" is visible on a sign at the top of the station.

Several sets of train tracks run parallel through the scene. The foreground features a paved surface leading to the tracks, with a cobblestone section in the lower portion. The ground appears wet, suggesting it has recently rained.

In the background, beyond the platform, are some buildings and what appears to be a water tower, typical of a small town environment. Utility poles with crossbeams are also visible, further establishing the historical setting. The overall impression is one of a quiet, perhaps rural, train station in an earlier era.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The image is a black and white, medium shot of an old train station. The station has a large covered platform supported by columns. A sign above the platform reads "GIRGLEVILLE". Train tracks run parallel to the platform, and the ground appears wet. In the foreground, there is a cobblestone area. Beyond the tracks and platform, there is a grassy area with puddles and some utility poles. In the distance, there are a few buildings and a water tower.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a historical train station platform labeled "Circleville." The photograph appears to be from the early 20th century, given the style of the architecture, clothing, and the vehicles visible in the background.

Key details in the image include:

  1. Train Station Platform: The platform is covered with a long, open-sided shelter supported by columns. The roof of the shelter is sloped, providing protection from the elements. The name "Circleville" is prominently displayed on a sign at the top of the shelter.

  2. Tracks: Multiple sets of train tracks run parallel to the platform, indicating that this was a busy station. The tracks are well-maintained, and there is a visible switch mechanism near the platform.

  3. Surrounding Area: In the background, there are several buildings and utility poles with electrical wires, suggesting a small town or rural setting. A water tower is visible in the distance, a common feature in many small towns during that era.

  4. People and Vehicles: There are a few people visible on the platform, dressed in clothing typical of the early 20th century. A horse-drawn wagon is parked near the platform, and a few automobiles are visible in the background, indicating a transitional period between horse-drawn and motorized transportation.

  5. Ground Surface: The ground near the platform is paved with bricks, while the area closer to the tracks appears to be dirt or gravel.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of daily life at the Circleville train station during a time when rail travel was a primary mode of transportation.

Text analysis

Amazon

GIRGLEVILLE

Google

GIRGLEVILL
GIRGLEVILL