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, P1970.3239

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, P1970.3239

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-07

Architecture 85.4
Building 85.4
Outdoors 73.8
Rural 72.8
Nature 72.8
Shelter 72.8
Countryside 72.8
Flagstone 69.1
Shrine 65.5
Worship 65.5
Temple 65.5
Clothing 63.3
Apparel 63.3
Path 58.5
Transportation 56.6
Vehicle 56.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

no person 97.6
people 95.9
stock 94.6
home 90.9
doorway 90.9
indoors 90.8
street 88.6
architecture 87.3
monochrome 87.2
adult 87.1
door 86.9
commerce 86.6
text 86.3
outdoors 84.2
furniture 83
one 81.7
administration 81.6
vehicle 81.5
window 80.4
travel 80.3

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

building 43.1
door 38
wall 31.6
architecture 30.8
old 28.6
shelf 23.3
window 21.8
structure 19.4
city 18.3
house 17.6
blackboard 17.3
room 15.8
entrance 15.5
construction 15.4
interior 15
wood 15
ancient 14.7
garage 14.4
home 14.4
brick 14.3
vintage 13.2
elevator 13.1
furniture 12.8
device 12.7
stone 12.7
history 12.5
shop 12.4
design 12.4
light 12
theater 11.8
exterior 11.1
dirty 10.8
wooden 10.5
lifting device 10.5
urban 10.5
texture 10.4
floor 10.2
grunge 10.2
historic 10.1
dark 10
fireplace 9.8
antique 9.5
warehouse 9.3
travel 9.2
doorway 8.9
doors 8.8
brown 8.8
entry 8.8
decoration 8.7
mercantile establishment 8.6
buildings 8.5
art 8.5
modern 8.4
tourism 8.3
cinema 8.2
night 8
gate 7.9
3d 7.7
empty 7.7
closed 7.7
weathered 7.6
historical 7.5
style 7.4
barbershop 7.4
retro 7.4
facade 7.3
industrial 7.3
metal 7.2
aged 7.2

Google
created on 2018-03-23

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

building 99.6
outdoor 99.3
black 89.3
white 87.7
store 61.3
shop 8.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Door

Clarifai

Door
Building
Houseplant
Flowerpot
Footwear

AWS Rekognition

Door 56.9%

Clarifai

Door 78.9%

Clarifai

Door 66.7%

Clarifai

Door 36.2%

Clarifai

Door 33.7%

Clarifai

Building 66.4%

Clarifai

Houseplant 62.6%

Clarifai

Flowerpot 45.7%

Clarifai

Flowerpot 33.2%

Clarifai

Footwear 45.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

interior objects 98.2%
streetview architecture 1.5%
text visuals 0.2%
paintings art 0.1%
food drinks 0.1%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a black and white photo of a shop with asian writing on the door

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a store front door with a black and white sign

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image depicts the façade of a traditional Japanese storefront, possibly a restaurant or shop. The entrance is adorned with a dark, fabric noren (curtain) displaying bold Japanese characters, indicating the shop's name or some branding. To the right of the entrance, there is a wooden-framed display window showcasing bowls and food items, neatly arranged to attract customers. On the left side, signs featuring Japanese text indicate offerings, possibly menu items or promotions, with some pricing visible. A small plant in a pot is placed near the corner, adding a natural touch. One can see a partial view of a hand and foot peeking out from behind the noren, suggesting someone is either entering or exiting the establishment. The building has a rustic, traditional feel, emphasizing wooden detailing and tiled walls near the base.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of the entrance to a traditional Japanese shop or restaurant. The entrance is adorned with a curtain (noren) hanging above the doorway, featuring Japanese calligraphy. The shop's exterior has wooden frames and a tile design at the lower part of the wall. On the left side, several signs with Japanese writing are displayed, including one with pricing. The right side of the entrance features a window displaying bowls and other items, suggestive of the shop's offerings. The building appears to be older, with a slightly worn yet charming appearance, evoking a sense of traditional Japanese architecture and design.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a traditional Japanese storefront or shop entrance. The image shows Japanese characters (kanji) on signs and the storefront display includes various ceramic bowls or dishes arranged on shelves. There's a wooden framework to the entrance and what looks like a small plant or bush near the bottom of the frame. The style and composition suggests this might be a historical photograph, possibly from the mid-20th century. The shop appears to be selling pottery, dishes, or other household items, and has a very traditional Japanese architectural aesthetic with its wooden elements and signage.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-31

The image depicts an old, traditional-style Japanese storefront. The store appears to be a restaurant or food establishment, with Japanese signage and menu items visible on the exterior. The building has a weathered, rustic appearance, with wooden beams and dark tiling. A small display case is visible on the right side, suggesting the store may offer some prepared food items. The overall scene conveys a sense of history and the enduring traditions of Japanese culture and cuisine.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-31

The black and white image shows the entrance of a traditional Japanese restaurant or shop. The storefront has wooden sliding doors and panels, with Japanese text written on them. In the entryway, there are plants, ceramics, and other decorative elements typical of a Japanese establishment. The overall atmosphere appears rustic and old-fashioned, capturing the charm and character of a bygone era in Japan.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-31

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a traditional Japanese storefront. There are Japanese characters (kanji) displayed above the entrance and on signs to the left. The entrance features a traditional noren (fabric divider) with white characters on a dark background. To the right side of the image, there's a display case or window showing what looks like ceramic bowls and dishes. On the left side, there's a sign with pricing or menu information, and what appears to be a small plant or bush. The architecture and styling suggests this is likely from an older time period in Japan, possibly mid-20th century.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the entrance to a Japanese restaurant or shop. The building's facade features a dark wood exterior with a tiled floor and a wooden door at the center. To the left of the door, a sign with Japanese characters is displayed, while to the right, a window showcases various bowls and dishes. Above the door, a sign with Japanese characters is visible.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the past, possibly in the early 20th century, given the style of the building and the clothing worn by the people in the image. The image provides a glimpse into the daily life and culture of Japan during that time period.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the exterior of a Japanese restaurant. The entrance to the restaurant is centered in the image, with a dark doorway and a sign above it that features Japanese characters. To the left of the entrance, there are several signs and posters on the wall, including one that appears to be a menu or advertisement for the restaurant. On the right side of the entrance, there is a window display showcasing various bowls and dishes.

In front of the entrance, there is a small potted plant and a tiled floor. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a traditional Japanese restaurant, possibly from an earlier era given the black-and-white photography style.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black-and-white image depicts a shop with a wooden exterior. The shop has a wooden door with a curtain that is drawn to the side. The shop has a glass window with some bowls and plates on the shelf. There are also some banners with Japanese characters hanging on the wall. There is a potted plant on the left side of the shop. The shop seems to be closed, and the person inside is probably cleaning the shop.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black and white photo shows the entrance of a store with a wooden door and windows. There are Japanese characters on the door and windows, along with a black curtain hanging on the door. The windows have shelves with different sizes of bowls and plates. There is a potted plant on the left side of the entrance, along with a black signboard with Japanese characters. The store seems to be closed.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of the entrance to a Japanese restaurant or shop. The facade of the building is visible, with two main sections: on the left, there is a wooden frame with various signs and advertisements in Japanese script. A potted plant sits at the base of this section.

The center of the frame is dominated by a dark curtain, also with Japanese writing, hanging over the doorway. A person's arm and leg can be seen entering the doorway, suggesting someone is stepping inside.

To the right, there's a wooden display case filled with bowls and plates, likely showcasing the restaurant's tableware. Additional Japanese text is visible above the display case, further indicating the type of establishment. The overall impression is one of a traditional Japanese storefront.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image presents a black and white photograph of a traditional Japanese storefront. The scene is divided into sections.

To the left, a storefront entrance features signs written in Japanese, advertising dishes like beef and a restaurant called "天峰羅". A small potted plant sits outside.

The center shows the restaurant's entrance, partly obscured by a dark curtain with large white Japanese characters, suggesting the name "福” and the telephone number of the restaurant.

To the right, a display case showcases a collection of ceramic bowls and plates. More Japanese writing sits atop the glass.

The structure has tiled ground and a classic aesthetic of a Japanese establishment. The photograph has a grainy texture, suggesting an older image, probably from the mid-20th century.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts the entrance of a traditional Japanese establishment, likely a restaurant or a shop. The photo is in black and white, giving it a historical or vintage feel.

Key features include:

  1. Noren (Curtain): The entrance is adorned with a noren, a traditional Japanese curtain typically hung at the entrance of shops and restaurants. The noren has Japanese characters written on it, which likely indicate the name of the establishment.

  2. Signage: There are several signs with Japanese characters. One prominent sign on the left appears to advertise a special dish or menu item, possibly a type of soba (buckwheat noodles), given the characters used. Another sign above the noren also seems to indicate the name of the establishment.

  3. Display Window: To the right of the entrance, there is a display window showcasing various items, including traditional Japanese bowls and plates, which might suggest that the establishment serves food.

  4. Architecture: The building has a traditional wooden structure, with a tiled base and wooden beams framing the entrance. The overall design is simple and functional, typical of traditional Japanese architecture.

  5. Plant: There is a small potted plant to the left of the entrance, adding a touch of greenery to the scene.

The image captures a moment in time, reflecting the cultural and architectural aesthetics of traditional Japan.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

RAA
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Google

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