Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Sam Nichols, Tenant Farmer, Boone County, Arkansas)

Date

October 1935, printed later

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Museum Acquisition, P1970.3435

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Sam Nichols, Tenant Farmer, Boone County, Arkansas)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

October 1935, printed later

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Museum Acquisition, P1970.3435

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Architecture 100
Building 100
Countryside 100
Hut 100
Nature 100
Outdoors 100
Rural 100
Shelter 100
Shack 100
Adult 99.5
Male 99.5
Man 99.5
Person 99.5
Face 98.6
Head 98.6
Photography 98.6
Portrait 98.6
Person 95.6
Wood 72
Housing 62
Smoke 56.5
House 56.4
Clothing 56
Coat 56

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

people 100
adult 99.5
one 98.8
man 98
portrait 96.4
wear 96.1
outfit 89.6
administration 89.4
facial hair 87.8
home 87.3
leader 86.1
facial expression 86
actor 85.6
sit 85.2
military 84.9
war 84
two 82
soldier 81
group 81
veil 80.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

statue 23.4
old 18.8
architecture 18.7
sculpture 18.7
building 17.7
man 16.8
male 16.3
religion 14.3
person 14.3
ancient 13.8
history 13.4
grandfather 13.2
travel 12.7
city 12.5
monument 12.1
art 11.9
uniform 11.7
couple 11.3
religious 11.2
people 11.1
stone 11
outdoors 10.5
shelter 10.5
adult 10.3
clothing 10.3
outside 10.3
love 10.3
culture 10.2
seller 10.2
hut 10
landmark 9.9
tourism 9.9
antique 9.5
structure 9.5
sitting 9.4
device 9.2
historic 9.2
washboard 9.1
military uniform 9.1
boy 8.7
capital 8.5
two 8.5
portrait 8.4
house 8.3
peace 8.2
hovel 8
romantic 8
tourist 8
soldier 7.8
death 7.7
sky 7.6
outdoor 7.6
vintage 7.4
farmer 7.4
decoration 7.2
black 7.2
summer 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

outdoor 99.4
old 63.7

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 45-51
Gender Male, 99.8%
Angry 59.5%
Calm 14.3%
Confused 10%
Sad 8.1%
Surprised 7%
Fear 6.2%
Disgusted 3.4%
Happy 0.8%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 54
Gender Male

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Likely
Blurred Very unlikely

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Adult 99.5%
Male 99.5%
Man 99.5%
Person 99.5%
Person 95.6%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a man in a uniform is standing in front of a shack -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a man standing in front of a rustic wooden structure, possibly a cabin or shed. The structure has a slanted roof made of unevenly positioned wooden panels. The man is dressed in a worn, button-up shirt and trousers, his posture relaxed with one arm crossed and the other partially raised. The surroundings are rough and rural, with the ground covered in grass and scattered debris. An open doorway and additional wooden planks are visible as part of the building. In the background, there are ropes hanging from a beam and some vegetation visible beyond the structure.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a person standing in front of a rustic, wooden structure. The building appears to have a corrugated roof and wooden planks making up the porch and walls. The person is wearing a long-sleeve, buttoned shirt with a few buttons undone and rolled-up sleeves, paired with trousers. Their left arm is crossed over their body and their right hand is near their face. Behind the individual, there's a dirt ground with what appears to be sparse vegetation and some scattered rocks or debris. Another person is partially visible, standing at the edge of the porch, to the left side of the image.

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 standing in front of a dilapidated wooden structure, likely a barn or shed. The man, with short hair and dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and pants, has his arms crossed and appears to be smoking a cigarette. His facial expression suggests a mix of exhaustion and contemplation.

In the background, the wooden structure is partially collapsed, with broken boards and debris scattered around. A person's arm is visible on the left side of the image, adding to the sense of desolation and abandonment. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of hardship and struggle, possibly during a time of economic or social crisis.

The photograph is framed by a white border, which adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image. The image itself is grainy and worn, suggesting that it may be an old photograph that has been preserved and digitized. Overall, the image presents a powerful and evocative portrayal of a difficult time and place.

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 standing in front of a wooden structure, likely a shack or cabin. The man is positioned centrally in the frame, with his left hand raised to his chin and his right arm crossed over his chest. He has short hair and wears a long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, along with pants.

Behind the man, the wooden structure features a sloping roof and a small porch area. The surrounding environment appears to be rural or wilderness, with trees and vegetation visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of isolation and simplicity, with the man and the structure being the primary focal points.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing in front of a wooden house. The man has short hair and is wearing a military uniform. He is standing with his arms crossed and has a cigarette in his mouth. The house has a wooden roof and a wooden wall, and there is a wooden ladder leaning against the wall. There is a person standing on the left side of the house, but the person's face is not visible.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing outside a small wooden house. The man is wearing a jacket and has his hands on his chin. He is looking off to the side, and his mouth is slightly open. Behind him, there is a wooden structure that appears to be a house. The house has a slanted roof and a wooden door. There are some wooden planks and other debris scattered around the area.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: This is a black and white photograph of a man standing in front of a dilapidated wooden structure. The image has a classic, historical feel to it.

Subject:

  • Man: The central figure is an older man with a gaunt face and a thoughtful expression. His hair is slightly disheveled, and he appears to be wearing work clothes, possibly a long-sleeved shirt and pants. He has his hand raised to his chin, suggesting he's deep in thought. His clothing is worn and shows signs of wear and tear.
  • Second Person: To the left of the main figure, another person is partially visible.

Setting:

  • Structure: Behind the man is a weathered wooden structure that appears to be a shed or a simple dwelling. The roof is made of overlapping wooden shingles, and the overall construction looks basic and aged. There are piles of wood around the structure.
  • Environment: The background suggests a rural or possibly impoverished environment. There's open space, possibly a yard or clearing, with some vegetation.

Mood/Atmosphere:

  • The image conveys a sense of hardship, perhaps poverty, and the passage of time. The man's expression and the condition of the structure contribute to this impression.
  • The photo evokes a feeling of history and possibly social commentary.

Style/Composition:

  • The photograph has a straightforward, documentary style. The composition is simple, with the man as the focal point. The lighting seems natural, possibly from daylight.
  • The image seems to be captured in a moment in time, raw and real.

Possible Interpretation:
The image may be a historical photograph, showing the working-class, poverty, the Great Depression. The man's posture and expression suggests thoughtfulness or worry about something important.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph of an elderly man standing in front of a dilapidated wooden structure. He is wearing a worn work shirt and pants. His hair is thin and unkempt, and his face is lined and weathered, suggesting a hard life. He is standing with his arms crossed, one hand touching his chin in a gesture of contemplation.

Behind him is a rough-hewn building with a shingled roof that is uneven and in disrepair. The building appears to be a simple shack, with a porch made of rough planks. The surrounding area looks rural and somewhat desolate. There is another person partially visible to the left, standing in the doorway. The overall impression is one of poverty, hardship, and resilience. The image has a documentary style, reminiscent of Depression-era photography.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an older man standing outside a rustic, wooden structure with a corrugated metal roof. The man appears to be in a rural setting, possibly a farm or a small homestead. He is wearing work clothes, including overalls and a long-sleeved shirt, which are typical attire for manual labor. The man is holding a pipe in his mouth, and his hands are clasped together, suggesting a moment of contemplation or rest. The background shows a simple, wooden building with an open doorway and some scattered wooden planks and tools, indicating a work area or shed. The overall scene conveys a sense of hard work and simplicity, characteristic of rural life in earlier times.