Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Maplewood Farm, central 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, P1970.442

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Maplewood Farm, central 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, P1970.442

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-07

Nature 97.7
Outdoors 97.5
Building 95.8
Countryside 87.2
Housing 80.1
Hut 77.1
Rural 77.1
Shelter 69.7
Shack 69.2
House 63.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

text 99.1
signalise 98.5
no person 96.9
signal 96.6
vertical 96.1
monochrome 95.3
outdoors 94.5
people 93.2
bill 92.5
street 92
sign 91.9
travel 91.2
communication 89.5
vintage 88.9
old 88.7
business 88.4
retro 88.2
transportation system 86.7
building 82.1
train 82

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

building 68.2
structure 63.7
cinema 48.9
memorial 42
theater 39.1
architecture 34.3
brass 28.6
old 24.4
facade 20.7
gravestone 18.6
stone 17.5
exterior 16.6
construction 15.4
wall 15.3
city 15
monument 15
church 14.8
window 13.8
vintage 13.2
tourism 13.2
ancient 13
sky 12.1
religion 11.7
business 10.9
bank 10.9
landmark 10.8
history 10.7
brick 10.6
travel 10.6
finance 10.1
banking 10.1
school 9.9
antique 9.5
door 9.5
buildings 9.5
religious 9.4
grunge 9.4
money 9.4
dollar 9.3
shop 9.2
house 9.2
historic 9.2
aged 9.1
dirty 9
texture 9
office 9
roof 8.8
windows 8.6
glass 8.6
historical 8.5
frame 8.3
university 8.1
tower 8.1
arch 7.8
cold 7.8
culture 7.7
sculpture 7.7
cross 7.5
barn 7.5
cash 7.3
detail 7.2
currency 7.2

Google
created on 2018-03-23

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

outdoor 99.8
building 99.3
sign 89.9

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photo of a man in a boat -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This is a vintage black-and-white photograph showing the wall of a wooden building painted with various advertisements and signage. The building displays bold, hand-painted lettering promoting businesses and services. The prominent text reads:

  • "For Good Service, See H. Lee Emerson, Ambulance Service, Funeral Director, Furniture."
  • "Maplewood Farm."
  • "W.C. Ramsey & Son."
  • "Travelers Welcome."
  • "Kirkersville, O."

Additional text includes "We Appreciate Your Patronage."

The image gives off an old-time, rural America aesthetic, with classic painted typography and multifunctional businesses. There is machinery or equipment visible near the lower portion, adding context to the farm-related signage. The building itself shows some wear, and there are small windows and vents visible.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts the side of a wooden building with multiple advertisements painted on its facade. The topmost advertisement reads, "For good cheap service see H. Lee Emerson," with "ambulance service" and "funeral director, furniture" written underneath. There are additional inscriptions on the building, including "We appreciate your patronage" on the left and "Travelers welcome" near the center. The name "Maplewood Farm" is prominently displayed, along with "W.C. Ramsey & Son." The name of the location, "Kirkersville, O.," is also visible, indicating it might be in Ohio. The building appears weathered, with a dusty or worn texture, and there's a large wheel motif at the top. There is part of farm equipment, such as the draw bar of a farm trailer, visible in the bottom left corner of the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-29

The image shows the exterior of an old wooden building with a sign that reads "H.Lee Emerson, Ambulance Service, Funeral Director, Furniture." The building also has a sign for "Maplewood Farm" and indicates that "W.C. Ramsey & Son" are "Travelers Welcome". There are various other signs and advertisements on the building, and a vehicle can be seen in the foreground.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-29

This is a fascinating historical black and white photograph of a building with multiple business advertisements painted on its wooden exterior. The building appears to house several different businesses:

At the top, there's a sign for "H. LEE EMERSON" offering ambulance service, funeral director services, and furniture.

Below that, there's a large sign for "MAPLEWOOD FARM" run by "W.C. RAMSEY & SON" with "TRAVELERS WELCOME" prominently displayed.

The building has a distinctive architectural feature at the top with what appears to be a circular window or decorative element. The structure is made of wooden siding and has some ventilation louvers visible.

On the sides of the main sign, there appear to be partial texts, with "APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE" visible on one side and "KIRKERSVILLE" on the other.

The bottom portion of the image shows what appears to be part of a vehicle marked "COUNTY 2."

This image likely dates from the early to mid-20th century and represents a typical rural American business establishment that served multiple purposes in its community.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the side of a barn, featuring advertisements for various services. The barn's exterior is constructed from wooden planks, with a gable roof and a circular window at the top. The advertisements are painted in large letters on the barn's side, promoting services such as ambulance service, funeral director, furniture, and travel accommodations.

The advertisements include the names of businesses and individuals, such as H. Lee Emerson, W.C. Ramsey & Son, and Maplewood Farm. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rural setting, possibly in the early 20th century, where the barn serves as a community hub for local businesses and services.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the front of a barn with advertisements painted on it.

The barn is made of weathered wood and has a gable roof. The advertisements are painted in large, bold letters across the front of the barn. The top line reads "FOR GOOD SERVICE SEE H. LEE EMERSON AMBULANCE SERVICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR FURNITURE." Below that, it says "MAPLEWOOD FARM W.C. RAMSEY & SON TRAVELERS WELCOME." The bottom line reads "KIRKERSVILLE O."

In the foreground, there is a piece of farm equipment, possibly a plow or a harrow, leaning against the side of the barn. The sky above the barn is overcast.

Overall, the image appears to be a vintage advertisement for a farm and its services, showcasing the barn and the surrounding landscape.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is in black and white. It shows a building with a wooden exterior and a signboard. The signboard is attached to the building, and it has different texts and logos on it. The text "MAPLEWOOD FARM" is written in bold letters, and it is accompanied by other texts, including "W.C.RAMSEY&SON" and "TRAVELERS WELCOME." There is also a logo that reads "H.LEEEMERSON" and "FUNERAL DIRECTOR, FURNITURE." The building has a slanted roof and windows.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old building with multiple signs and advertisements painted on its side. The building has a triangular roof and a slanted facade. The signs are large and prominently displayed, indicating the building's purpose and services offered. The top part of the building features the text "FOR GOOD SERVICE SEE H. LEE EMERSON, AMBULANCE SERVICE, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, FURNITURE." Below this, there is a large sign that reads "MAPLEWOOD FARM" and "W.C. RAMSEY & SON." The building also has smaller signs that read "TRAVELERS WELCOME" and "APPLY TO APPOINTMENT."

On the right side of the building, there is a sign that reads "KIRKERSVILLI," indicating the name of the town or location. The image also includes a vehicle in the foreground, possibly a piece of machinery or a vehicle related to the building's services. The overall impression is of a historic building that served multiple purposes, including a funeral home, furniture store, and possibly a farm or agricultural services.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photo of the side of an old, wooden building. The side is covered with large, hand-painted signs. At the very top, under the roofline, it reads "FOR GOOD SERVICE SEE H. LEE EMERSON. AMBULANCE SERVICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR. FURNITURE". Below that is "MAPLEWOOD FARM W. C. RAMSEY & SON TRAVELERS WELCOME." To the left, along the side is "WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE." To the right, along the side is "KIRKERSVILLE 0.".

A vehicle, partially visible at the bottom, has "COUNTY 2" painted on it. The building appears weathered, and the windows are old.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph of a building with painted signage. The building's gabled facade is covered in large, hand-painted advertisements. The uppermost sign reads "FOR GOOD SERVICE SEE H. LEE EMERSON," followed by "AMBULANCE SERVICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR, FURNITURE." Beneath this, a large sign proclaims "MAPLEWOOD FARM W.C. RAMSEY & SON. TRAVELERS WELCOME." Curved lettering along the side of the building spells out "KIRKERSVILLE." To the left side of the Maplewood Farm sign, it says "WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE."

The building's siding is made of vertical wooden planks. There are small windows and a vent. A portion of the frame of what appears to be a piece of farm machinery is visible in the lower left corner, with the word "COUNTY" and the number "2" visible on the frame. The image has a vintage feel, suggesting it was taken a long time ago.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts the side of a weathered wooden building adorned with multiple layers of painted advertisements and signage. The building appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear. The advertisements are painted directly onto the wooden siding in large, bold letters.

Here is a breakdown of the visible text:

  1. At the top, there is a circular emblem with the words "FOR GOOD SERVICE SEE" above the name "H. LEE EMERSON."
  2. Below that, the text reads "AMBULANCE SERVICE, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, FURNITURE."
  3. Further down, there is a large advertisement for "MAPLEWOOD FARM," followed by "W.C. RAMSEY & SON."
  4. Below "MAPLEWOOD FARM," the text states "TRAVELERS WELCOME."
  5. To the right side, the word "KIRKERSVILLE" is written in a cursive style.
  6. On the left side, there is a vertical text that reads "APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE."
  7. At the bottom left, partially obscured, the word "COUNTY" is visible.

The building's facade reflects a historical practice of using exterior walls for advertising, common in the early 20th century. The layering of different advertisements suggests that the building has had multiple uses or tenants over time. The overall aesthetic gives a sense of nostalgia and historical charm.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

NERAL DIRECTORFURNITU UR TPN ELERS WELCOME, COUNTY2
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