Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (unidentified fragment of negative strip)

Date

1940s-1950s

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Jonathan Shahn, P2003.25.4

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (unidentified fragment of negative strip)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1940s-1950s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Jonathan Shahn, P2003.25.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Nature 100
Outdoors 100
Weather 99
Winter 98.8
Car 98.6
Transportation 98.6
Vehicle 98.6
Blizzard 94.2
Snow 94.2
Storm 94.2
Person 90.2
Car 88.2
Machine 83.5
Wheel 83.5
Person 83.4
Wheel 79.8
Person 72.8
Smoke 67.2
Road 67.2
Car 64.5
Car 63.1
Person 58.2
Car 57.9
Person 57.4
Fog 55.1
Smog 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-11

retro 99.1
vintage 99
old 98.1
desktop 98
edge 97.4
margin 97.3
negative 95.6
antique 95.5
photograph 94.3
filmstrip 93.7
exposed 91.4
nature 90.4
slide 87.7
movie 87.1
collage 86.9
blank 86.5
art 85.3
picture frame 85.1
winter 84.6
moment 82.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

negative 100
film 100
photographic paper 100
photographic equipment 72.3
sky 29.4
landscape 25.3
city 22.5
old 21.6
travel 21.1
water 20
architecture 17.2
vintage 15.7
sea 15.6
grunge 14.5
border 14.5
building 14.5
river 14.2
frame 14.2
retro 13.9
scene 13.9
tourism 13.2
sun 12.9
clouds 12.7
beach 12.7
texture 12.5
urban 12.2
rough 11.9
sunset 11.7
coast 11.7
history 11.6
antique 11.3
cloud 11.2
culture 11.1
art 11.1
ocean 10.8
snow 10.8
noise 10.8
slide 10.7
movie 10.7
vacation 10.6
damaged 10.5
panorama 10.5
sand 10.5
skyline 10.5
black 10.2
bridge 10
horizon 9.9
tower 9.9
scratch 9.8
summer 9.7
rust 9.6
port 9.6
edge 9.6
panoramic 9.6
wave 9.5
graphic 9.5
grungy 9.5
cityscape 9.5
construction 9.4
screen 9.4
sunrise 9.4
space 9.3
tree 9.2
lake 9.2
dirty 9
scenery 9
digital 8.9
sunny 8.6
seascape 8.6
weathered 8.6
winter 8.5
buildings 8.5
design 8.4
famous 8.4
town 8.4
camera 8.3
outdoors 8.2
material 8
light 8
night 8
scenic 7.9
noisy 7.9
holiday 7.9
photographic 7.9
ancient 7.8
structure 7.8
collage 7.7
outdoor 7.7
bay 7.6
cloudy 7.5
place 7.5
weather 7.5
church 7.4
entertainment 7.4
historic 7.3
paint 7.3
aged 7.2
landmark 7.2
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-11

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Person
Wheel
Car 98.6%
Car 88.2%
Car 64.5%
Car 63.1%
Car 57.9%
Person 90.2%
Person 83.4%
Person 72.8%
Person 58.2%
Person 57.4%
Wheel 83.5%
Wheel 79.8%

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 61.6%
paintings art 35.5%
food drinks 1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-11

a large long train on a steel track 49.1%
a large long train on a track 47.7%
a large long train on a bridge 35.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a car parked in a parking lot with snow on the ground -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image appears to be an older photograph, possibly from the mid-20th century, with film edges visible, indicating it was taken on traditional photographic film. A snowy street is present, with tire tracks noticeable on the roadway. A vintage car is parked or stuck in the snow near the curb on the right side.

In the background, there is a lot filled with old or possibly abandoned cars, creating a junkyard-like scene. Residential houses with pitched roofs line the horizon, giving a glimpse into an urban environment. On the left, part of a brick building can be seen, suggesting this area might be near businesses or residential complexes. The image has a faded or hazy quality, adding a historic or documentary feel to the scene.

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

The image appears to be an old black-and-white photograph that shows a snowy urban scene. In the foreground, there is a street covered with snow and tire tracks, and a classic car is parked on the side of the road. In the middle ground, behind the car, is a fence enclosing what seems to be a lot filled with numerous vehicles possibly for storage or display. In the background, a row of residential houses with pitched roofs is visible. The image includes a visible film strip border, suggesting it is a scan from a negative. The scene gives off an atmosphere typical of mid-20th-century urban life during winter.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a snowy urban scene. In the foreground, there is a vintage car parked on a snow-covered street. In the background, there are several multi-story buildings with distinctive architectural features, suggesting an older urban setting. The image has a grainy, film-like quality, indicating it was likely captured using an analog camera. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of a cold, wintry day in a historic city.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the 1940s or 1950s, showing a row of identical houses in the background and what appears to be a junkyard or car lot in the middle ground with numerous old vehicles parked closely together. In the foreground, there's a single 1940s-style automobile parked on what looks like a dirt or unpaved road. The image has the characteristic sprocket holes of film negative visible at the top and bottom, indicating this is likely a scan or copy of an original film negative. The scene has a somewhat foggy or hazy quality to it, typical of urban industrial areas from that era.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a snowy scene, taken from the perspective of a road. The photo appears to be an old film negative, with visible scratches and marks on the surface.

In the foreground, there is a road with tire tracks and snow-covered ground. A car is parked on the side of the road, facing left. The car has a dark-colored body and a light-colored roof rack.

Behind the car, there are several other vehicles, including a truck and another car. In the background, there are buildings, including what appears to be a large brick building on the left side of the image. There are also several houses and trees visible in the distance.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a cold winter day, with snow covering the ground and buildings. The presence of vehicles and buildings indicates that this is a residential or commercial area, possibly in a small town or city. The image provides a glimpse into a past time and place, capturing a moment in history that may be forgotten or overlooked.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a snowy street scene, with a film strip border around it. The photograph is taken from across the street, looking at a row of cars parked along the sidewalk. In the background, there are several houses or buildings, and what appears to be a pile of debris or rubble on the left side of the image.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a cold and possibly snowy day, with the snow-covered ground and the cars parked along the sidewalk. The presence of the debris or rubble in the background adds a sense of neglect or abandonment to the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a street scene with several elements. A vintage car is parked on the street, which is covered in snow. The car appears to be a sedan from the mid-20th century, with a boxy shape and a prominent front grille. The street is bordered by a sidewalk, which is also covered in snow. In the background, there are several houses, which seem to be residential buildings. The houses have a uniform architectural style, with gable roofs and multiple windows. The scene appears to be taken in a suburban neighborhood during winter.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene during winter. It captures a street with snow covering the ground and several vehicles parked along the side. In the foreground, a vintage car is parked on the side of the road, with its tires buried in the snow. Behind the car, there are rows of houses with snow on their roofs, suggesting a residential area. The houses are of similar design, with multiple windows and chimneys.

In the distance, there is a building with a more prominent structure, possibly a community center or a larger residential building. The street is lined with utility poles, and there are some trees or bushes visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image is quiet and serene, with the snow creating a peaceful and tranquil scene.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph taken from a film strip, with the black edges of the film visible at the top and bottom. The main subject of the photo is a vintage car parked on a street covered in snow. The street itself is also slushy with tracks from other vehicles.

Behind the car, there is a row of older houses in the background, partially obscured by a thick layer of snow. To the left, there is a tall building and a pile of what appears to be debris or construction material covered in snow. There are also many other cars parked nearby, also covered in snow.

The overall atmosphere of the photo is bleak and wintery, with a sense of urban decay. The black and white tones add to the feeling of being in a past era, possibly mid-20th century.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph that has the look of a vintage film negative. It depicts a snow-covered urban scene, likely taken during the mid-20th century. The atmosphere is cold and hazy, suggesting a snowy or foggy day.

Foreground: The foreground features a snow-covered road. There are visible tire tracks and some areas where the snow appears to have been cleared, creating a muddy texture.

Midground: A line of vintage cars, largely covered in snow, is visible. In the center, there’s a larger, possibly older car that seems to be the focal point. Behind the cars, there's a large open area with what looks like debris. There is a large brick building on the left.

Background: The background showcases a row of houses, typical of a residential area. The houses are somewhat obscured by the hazy conditions.

Atmosphere: The overall tone is one of a harsh winter day. The snow, the old cars, and the architectural styles suggest a time gone by. The image evokes a sense of isolation and bleakness due to the weather conditions.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a snowy street scene, likely from the mid-20th century, given the style of the cars and the overall quality of the photograph. The scene is framed by the perforated edges of a film negative, indicating it is an old photograph.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Cars: There are several vintage cars parked along the street and in a parking area. The car in the foreground appears to be a station wagon.
  2. Buildings: In the background, there are residential buildings with pitched roofs, suggesting a suburban or small-town setting. The buildings have a uniform, possibly row-house style.
  3. Snow: The ground is covered in snow, and there are piles of snow along the sides of the road, indicating recent snowfall or snow clearing activities.
  4. People: There are a few people visible in the distance, possibly engaged in snow-clearing activities or walking.
  5. Street: The street is partially cleared of snow, with visible tire tracks and footprints.
  6. Utility Poles: There are utility poles with wires running between them, typical of older residential areas.

The overall atmosphere of the image is calm and quiet, typical of a snowy day in a residential neighborhood.

Text analysis

Amazon

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