Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Japan)

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.3225

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Japan)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

March 14, 1960-April 22, 1960

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.3225

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Canal 100
Outdoors 100
Water 100
Waterfront 99.9
Neighborhood 98.7
Transportation 94.9
Vehicle 94.9
Watercraft 94.9
Nature 94.1
Architecture 86.2
Building 86.2
Monastery 86.2
Castle 73.3
Fortress 73.3
City 57.6
Urban 57.6
Countryside 57.2
Housing 57.1
Hut 55.9
Rural 55.9
Pier 55.7
Suburb 55.5
Slum 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

water 98.8
calamity 97.9
river 97.8
flood 97.4
no person 95.4
rain 94.8
vehicle 94.7
storm 94.4
people 94.1
street 93.5
reflection 92.9
transportation system 92.8
weather 90.7
city 90
canal 89.7
building 89.4
bridge 89
watercraft 88.9
architecture 87
house 86.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

pier 100
support 84.3
device 64
water 40.8
sea 32.1
sky 30.9
ocean 27.2
river 25.8
ship 24.5
travel 24
landscape 23.1
architecture 20.4
coast 18.9
boat 18.6
building 18.6
beach 18.6
city 17.5
coastline 16.9
summer 15.5
structure 15.3
tourism 14.9
holiday 13.6
shore 13.5
old 13.3
vacation 13.1
island 12.8
landmark 12.7
vessel 12.5
bay 12.3
lake 11.9
sunset 11.7
tower 11.7
reflection 11.4
sand 11.4
village 11.2
clouds 11
tree 10.8
cloud 10.3
house 10.3
history 9.9
port 9.6
fishing 9.6
cityscape 9.5
buildings 9.5
construction 9.4
light 9.4
bridge 9.3
waves 9.3
town 9.3
shoreline 9.2
wreck 8.9
waterfront 8.8
urban 8.8
wave 8.6
england 8.6
plant 8.5
evening 8.4
outdoors 8.2
tourist 8.2
trees 8
steel 8
rock 7.8
scene 7.8
harbor 7.7
dusk 7.6
relax 7.6
historical 7.5
environment 7.4
sun 7.3
home 7.2
craft 7.1
day 7.1
season 7

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

outdoor 99.7
sky 98.2
track 94.1
traveling 33.9

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a river with houses in the background -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a traditional riverside scene, likely in Japan. The image showcases a row of wooden buildings with tiled roofs, characteristic of traditional Japanese architecture. The buildings appear to be situated along a river, with stone embankments separating the structures from the water. The river reflects light on its surface, creating a calm and serene ambiance. In the background, there are hills and modern structures, including antennas and taller buildings, indicating a blend of old and new in this urban environment. The overall atmosphere is nostalgic and reminiscent of historic Japanese townscapes.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a riverbank scene with traditional buildings lining the opposite side of the river. The buildings display characteristics typical of Japanese architecture, with tiled roofs and wooden structures. These appear to be old-fashioned, likely suggesting a historical or cultural area. The river in the foreground has rippling water, and the riverbank is reinforced with stone or concrete embankments. The backdrop also includes some modern structures and rooftops, indicating a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. The overall ambiance of the photo evokes a sense of calm and captures the essence of urban river life in Japan.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a traditional Japanese town or village situated along a river or waterway. The buildings have a distinctive Japanese architectural style, with sloped roofs and wooden construction. The buildings line the riverbank, suggesting this is a commercial or residential area. There are no people visible in the image, but the scene conveys a sense of the historical character and atmosphere of this Japanese riverside setting.

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph of traditional Japanese buildings along a riverbank. The buildings are typical Japanese architecture with dark wooden structures and sliding doors/windows, built in a row along a stone embankment. The image shows what seems to be a residential or commercial district, with some Japanese text visible on one of the buildings. The stone embankment slopes down to the water, and the reflection of the buildings can be seen in the calm river water. The style and composition of the photo suggests it was taken sometime in the mid-20th century, showing a typical riverside scene in a Japanese town or city.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a serene scene of a riverbank, with a row of houses or buildings situated on the opposite side. The water is calm and reflects the light, creating a sense of tranquility.

  • Riverbank:
    • The riverbank is lined with a stone wall, which adds a touch of rustic charm to the scene.
    • The wall is weathered and worn, suggesting that it has been there for some time.
  • Houses or Buildings:
    • The houses or buildings are arranged in a row, with each one slightly overlapping the next.
    • They appear to be traditional Japanese-style homes, with tiled roofs and wooden facades.
    • Some of the buildings have balconies or verandas, which add to their charm.
  • Water:
    • The water is calm and peaceful, reflecting the light and creating a sense of serenity.
    • The surface of the water is slightly rippled, suggesting that there may be a gentle current flowing beneath.
  • Sky:
    • The sky above is overcast, with a few clouds drifting lazily across the horizon.
    • The light is soft and diffused, casting a warm glow over the entire scene.

Overall, the image presents a picturesque and idyllic scene, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility. The combination of the riverbank, houses or buildings, and water creates a sense of harmony and balance, making the image a delightful and soothing visual experience.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a row of houses along a riverbank. The houses are multi-story, with balconies and windows, and appear to be traditional Japanese architecture. They are situated on the left side of the image, with the river running along the bottom edge. The water is calm, reflecting the light from above.

In the background, there are additional buildings and structures visible, including what appears to be a bridge or overpass in the distance. The sky above is overcast, adding to the overall somber tone of the image. The photograph has a vintage quality to it, suggesting that it may have been taken many years ago. Overall, the image presents a serene and peaceful scene, capturing a moment in time along the riverbank.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a river with buildings along its banks. The buildings are traditional Japanese-style houses with tiled roofs and wooden structures. They are arranged in a row, and some of them have awnings or balconies. The river is calm and has a small amount of water flowing through it. The image has a vintage look, suggesting that it is an old photograph.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The black-and-white image shows a river with a row of houses on the left side. The houses are close to each other, with some of them having balconies. Some clothes are hanging on the balconies. The river has ripples, and the water is calm. There are rocks on the side of the river. In the distance, there are electric posts and trees. The sky is clear and bright.

Google Gemini

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

This is a monochrome image featuring a row of traditional Japanese buildings along a riverbank. The buildings have dark tiled roofs and appear to have a second story with balconies facing the water. There is a stone wall running along the bank of the river. In the foreground, the river flows, with ripples and reflections visible on its surface. The image has a vintage, historical feel.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a riverside scene. Along the riverbank, a series of traditional Japanese buildings are visible. They have dark, tiled roofs and appear to have verandas or balconies. Some buildings feature visible support structures. A low stone wall separates the buildings from the riverbank. The river itself takes up the lower half of the image; its surface is rippled, indicating a gentle current. In the background, the sky is overcast, and hints of additional buildings and infrastructure, like utility poles, can be made out. The photograph's style and content suggest it's of an older historical period.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a serene riverside scene featuring traditional Japanese architecture. The buildings are lined up along the riverbank, showcasing classic wooden structures with tiled roofs. The river appears calm, with gentle ripples on the water surface. The buildings are closely packed, with some having balconies and verandas that overlook the river. There are a few people visible on the balconies and along the riverbank, suggesting a peaceful, possibly residential or commercial area. The overall atmosphere of the image is tranquil and picturesque, capturing a moment of everyday life in a traditional Japanese setting. The photograph is in black and white, which adds a timeless quality to the scene.

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