Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (threshing machine, Case Plantation, Pulaski 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, P1970.3434

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (threshing machine, Case Plantation, Pulaski 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, P1970.3434

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Machine 100
Spoke 100
Wheel 99.8
Wheel 99.1
Wheel 98.8
Wheel 98.3
Wheel 96
Weapon 91.8
Person 89.2
Wheel 82.5
Alloy Wheel 77.8
Car 77.8
Car Wheel 77.8
Tire 77.8
Transportation 77.8
Vehicle 77.8
Railway 71.2
Train 71.2
Wheel 65.3
Wheel 64
Cannon 63.8
Wheel 63
Head 60.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

machine 99.3
industry 99.1
wheel 98.6
machinery 98.5
engine 98.3
transportation system 97.4
vehicle 97
power 96.8
technology 96.7
equipment 96.1
steel 96.1
iron 96.1
vintage 96
old 95.3
train 95.2
condensation 95.1
no person 94.5
gun barrel 93.2
retro 92.8
cannon 92.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

thresher 100
farm machine 100
machine 100
device 74.2
industry 30.7
vehicle 27.5
equipment 25.3
transportation 25.1
wheel 24.5
power 24.3
construction 23.1
machinery 22.4
engine 22.1
industrial 20.9
steel 17.7
sky 17.2
heavy 17.2
transport 16.4
metal 16.1
building 15.1
iron 14.9
old 14.6
tractor 13.8
steam 13.6
track 13.4
locomotive 13
mechanical 12.6
car 12
technology 11.9
work 11.8
site 11.3
earth 11
hydraulic 10.9
excavator 10.8
scoop 10.8
yellow 10.6
train 10.6
engineering 10.5
black 10.2
mover 9.9
loading 9.8
platform 9.8
railroad 9.8
railway 9.8
fuel 9.6
pollution 9.6
dirt 9.5
speed 9.2
vintage 9.1
crane 9.1
loader 8.9
bulldozer 8.9
diesel 8.8
truck 8.8
wheels 8.8
bucket 8.8
station 8.7
development 8.5
ground 8.5
energy 8.4
part 8.3
outdoors 8.2
retro 8.2
dirty 8.1
road 8.1
history 8
digger 7.9
digging 7.9
dig 7.9
coal 7.9
antique 7.8
tire 7.8
cargo 7.8
travel 7.7
motor 7.7
artillery 7.4

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

outdoor 92
black 79
farm machine 58
old 46.5
outdoor object 34.9
train 29.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel
Person
Train
Wheel 99.8%
Wheel 99.1%
Wheel 98.8%
Wheel 98.3%
Wheel 96%
Wheel 82.5%
Wheel 65.3%
Wheel 64%
Wheel 63%
Person 89.2%
Train 71.2%

Categories

Imagga

cars vehicles 96.4%
paintings art 2.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-10

a vintage photo of a train 87.3%
a black and white photo of a train 84.7%
a vintage photo of a plane 76%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a large machine that is sitting on the ground -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a close-up view of vintage agricultural machinery branded with "McCormick-Deering." Prominent features include metal gears, wheels, pulleys, and mechanical parts designed for farming processes, likely part of a threshing machine or other harvesting equipment. The branding is printed on a slanted component, adding a historic context to the equipment. The image is monochromatic, emphasizing the industrial design and structure of the machinery.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a piece of agricultural machinery. Central to the image is an angled chute or conveyor, prominently displaying the branded text "McCormick-Deering". Various gears and pulley wheels of different sizes are visible, indicating the mechanical complexity of the equipment. The equipment is likely an old threshing machine or harvester used in agriculture. The background shows part of the machinery, which features a cylindrical component also marked with "McCormick-Deering". The equipment is mounted on a wheeled frame, suggesting mobility, and there seems to be a person partially visible in the distance, emphasizing the scale of the machine. The overall tone of the image conveys a sense of industrial agriculture from the early-to-mid 20th century.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows an old agricultural machine or piece of farm equipment. It appears to be a threshing machine or harvester, with a large cylindrical drum and various gears, wheels, and other mechanical components visible. The machine is labeled "McCormick-Deering", indicating it was manufactured by the McCormick-Deering company, a major producer of agricultural machinery in the early 20th century. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it is an older photograph capturing this piece of historical farm equipment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The black and white photograph shows an old agricultural machine, likely a threshing machine or combine harvester, with the name "McCormick-Deering" printed on the side. The large machine has various gears, wheels, and mechanical components visible. It appears to be sitting outdoors on grass or dirt.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white photograph showing what appears to be a McCormick-Deering piece of farm machinery, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The image shows the mechanical components of what looks like a harvesting or threshing machine, with multiple wheels, gears, and mechanical parts visible. You can see the "McCormick-Deering" name written on part of the machinery. The photograph captures the industrial design and engineering of agricultural equipment from this era, highlighting the mechanical complexity of these farm implements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old, vintage McCormick-Deering combine harvester. The machine is positioned at an angle, with its front facing the right side of the image. It has a large, rectangular body with a sloping front and a flat top. The machine is equipped with several wheels, including two large ones on the front and two smaller ones on the back. A long, narrow conveyor belt runs along the side of the machine, bearing the words "McCormick-Deering" in bold, capitalized letters.

In the background, there are trees visible behind the machine, suggesting that it is located outdoors in a rural setting. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and history, evoking a sense of a bygone era when farming was done by hand and machines like this were the norm.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old piece of machinery, likely used for farming or harvesting. The machine has a large metal frame with several wheels and gears visible. A long, narrow conveyor belt runs diagonally across the center of the image, with the words "McCORMICK-DEERING" printed on it in bold letters. The background of the image appears to be a grassy field or yard, with trees visible in the distance. Overall, the image suggests that the machine was used for agricultural purposes, possibly for harvesting or processing crops.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old McCormick-Deering tractor. The tractor is a vintage piece of machinery, featuring a large, prominent wheel at the front and a smaller one at the back. The body of the tractor is made of metal, with various gears, wheels, and mechanical parts visible. The words "McCormick-Deering" are prominently displayed on the side of the tractor, indicating its brand and origin. The tractor is positioned on a grassy field, with the background appearing slightly blurred, suggesting movement or a sense of depth.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photo of a McCormick-Deering combine harvester. It has a large wheel on the front and a smaller wheel on the back. The front wheel has a large spoke and a small rim. The machine has a large, flat surface with a long, curved blade attached to it. The blade is used to cut the crops. The machine also has a large, cylindrical object attached to it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a vintage McCormick-Deering farm machine, likely a combine or thresher. The side of the machine is prominently displayed, showing various belts, wheels, and gears. The large "McCormick-Deering" brand name is visible both on a cylindrical component and on a slanting panel. The wheels are large and spoked, indicating the machine's age. The ground around the machine is visible, and the machine appears to be sitting in a field.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph of an antique agricultural machine, likely a combine or a threshing machine. It's a close-up shot, emphasizing the details of the machinery. The lighting and age of the photo suggest it's an older photograph, perhaps from the early to mid-20th century.

Key Features:

  • Branding: The machine prominently features the branding "McCormick-Deering." This identifies it as a product of the International Harvester Company.
  • Structure: The machine has a complex structure. There are various wheels, belts, and mechanisms that are visible, indicating the different functions it can perform.
  • Design: The design features a large angled conveyor belt, a series of wheels and gears.
  • Environment: The machine is positioned in a field or grassy area.

Style:

The photograph's grainy texture, and the way the light interacts with the metal surfaces, create a vintage and industrial feel.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an old-fashioned agricultural machine, specifically a McCormick-Deering thresher. This type of equipment was used primarily for separating grain from stalks and husks during the harvesting process.

Key features of the machine include:

  1. Branding: The name "McCormick-Deering" is prominently displayed on the side of the machine, indicating the manufacturer.
  2. Mechanical Components: The machine features various mechanical parts such as gears, pulleys, and belts, which are essential for its operation.
  3. Wheels: The machine is mounted on large, spoked wheels, which are typical of older agricultural machinery.
  4. Design: The thresher has a robust, industrial design with metal construction, indicative of early 20th-century manufacturing.
  5. Setting: The machine appears to be situated outdoors, possibly in a field or a farm setting, which is appropriate for its use.

Overall, the image captures a piece of historical agricultural equipment that played a significant role in farming practices of the past.

Text analysis

Amazon

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