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Human Generated Data

Title

New Hotel, Cairo

Date

c. 1880

People

Artist: Félix Bonfils, French 1831 - 1885

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.86

Human Generated Data

Title

New Hotel, Cairo

People

Artist: Félix Bonfils, French 1831 - 1885

Date

c. 1880

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1985.30.86

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-27

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Girl 98.9
Person 98.9
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Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

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Imagga
created on 2023-10-27

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Google
created on 2023-10-27

Microsoft
created on 2023-10-27

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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

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

Feature analysis

Amazon

Child
Female
Girl
Person
Wheel
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Child 98.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-10-27

a piece of paper 47.8%
a piece of wood 47.7%
a close up of a piece of paper 37.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

an old photo of a building with a large archway -100%
a photograph of a black and white photo of a large building -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image depicts a historic building labeled as "New Hotel," featuring ornate architectural details. The building has an arched facade at the top, adorned with intricate decorative carvings, and multiple windows. A prominent porch with delicate ironwork, columns, and hanging lamps stretches across the front entrance. It is surrounded by lush trees and a gated fence with detailed ironwork.

In front of the hotel, there is a horse-drawn carriage on the left-hand side, and a person is visible walking at the entrance area. The photograph has a sepia tone, suggesting it is from the late 19th or early 20th century. A handwritten caption at the bottom reads "Another New Hotel." The composition and detail evoke a sense of grandeur and historical charm.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting the exterior of a large and ornate building, identified as a hotel. The structure exhibits a grand architectural style, with decorative elements such as arched windows and intricate ironwork on the balcony. The façade features a prominent triangular pediment at the top, adding to the majestic appearance. A long, covered porch extends from the main entrance, supported by intricate columns and adorned with hanging lamps. Vegetation, including large trees and plants, surrounds the building, creating a lush environment. In the foreground, there is a horse-drawn carriage on the left side, and a few people, including a woman or girl in a dress, standing near the entrance. The setting suggests a bustling, sophisticated atmosphere typical of a prestigious hotel during an earlier era, possibly the late 19th or early 20th century. The handwritten note at the bottom indicates "Another New Hotel," suggesting that this photograph may have been part of a collection showcasing various hotels.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a historical photograph of what appears to be a grand hotel building, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The architecture features elaborate Victorian-era details, including ornate gingerbread trim, a large peaked roof, decorative columns, and an elegant wraparound porch with detailed lattice work. The building has a stately entrance with steps leading up to it, and there's beautiful iron fencing along the front. Trees and vegetation frame the structure, giving it a lush, tropical appearance. The image has the sepia tones typical of photographs from this era, and there appears to be a horse-drawn carriage or similar conveyance near the entrance. The style and grandeur of the building suggests it was likely a luxury hotel or resort destination during its time.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-01

The image appears to be a historical photograph of an ornate and ornamental building with a grand entryway. The building has an arched entrance adorned with intricate architectural details, and is surrounded by trees and foliage. There are a few people visible in the foreground, suggesting this may have been a public or commercial building. The sepia-toned photograph gives it an aged and historical quality.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-01

The image shows an old black and white photograph of a large, ornate building. Based on the architectural style with intricate details and a prominent arched entryway, it appears to be a historic hotel or mansion. There are trees and plants surrounding the building, and horse-drawn carriages or carts are visible in front, suggesting this photograph is from the late 19th or early 20th century. The building has multiple stories and balconies. A handwritten caption at the bottom identifies the building as "Anshe's New Hotel".

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-01

This is a historical sepia-toned photograph of what appears to be the Another New Hotel, as indicated by the caption. The building features elaborate Victorian-era architecture with a prominent arched facade and ornate decorative elements. The entrance has an elegant covered porch with intricate lattice work and decorative trim typical of the period. The porch is supported by columns and features hanging light fixtures. The building has multiple levels with shuttered windows and detailed architectural embellishments along the roofline. There are trees framing the building and a small group of people can be seen on the steps or near the entrance. The overall style suggests this photograph was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of the exterior of a large, ornate building, likely a hotel, with a covered entrance and a sign that reads "Amherst New Hotel." The building has a large arched doorway and a balcony on the second floor. There are trees and other foliage surrounding the building. The photograph is mounted on a piece of cardboard or paper, which is attached to a larger piece of cardboard or paper with a hole punch in the top left corner. A handwritten note at the bottom of the image reads "Amherst New Hotel" in cursive script.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century, possibly during the colonial era in India. The style of the building and the clothing of the people in the image are consistent with this time period. The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly taken by a traveler or photographer who was visiting the area. It provides a glimpse into the architecture and culture of the region during this time period.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a large, ornate building with a prominent arched entrance. The building is surrounded by trees and features a balcony on the second floor, as well as a staircase leading up to the entrance. In front of the building, there are people standing and a horse-drawn carriage passing by.

The photograph appears to be an old print, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, given its sepia tone and the style of the building. The image is mounted on a piece of paper or cardboard, which has been torn and worn over time. A handwritten note at the bottom of the image reads "Another new hotel," suggesting that the building may have been a hotel or inn at some point in its history.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a grand and elegant building that was likely an important landmark in its time.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the "Another New Hotel" in Cairo, Egypt, from 1885. It shows the hotel's exterior, which features a large arched entrance, a balcony with intricate railings, and a tree in front of it. The image also includes a horse-drawn carriage in front of the hotel, with a person sitting on a chair nearby. The photograph is mounted on a black frame and has a handwritten note at the bottom, possibly indicating the year it was taken.

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

The old photo shows the front of a building with an arched entrance and a balcony on the second floor. There are some people standing outside the entrance, and a horse-drawn carriage is parked in front of the building. The building is surrounded by trees and has a fence in front of it. The photo is mounted on a black background and has a label with the text "Another New Hotel" written on it.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a vintage, sepia-toned photograph of a building identified as "Le Caire New Hotel." It is adhered to a dark gray page with three visible holes on the left edge, suggesting it was part of a larger album.

The building is an ornate, multi-story structure with a grand arched roofline topped with what appears to be a crescent moon symbol. It features a decorative facade with intricate details, including columns, windows, and sculpted elements. The main entrance is covered by a detailed porch with an ornate border, and several lamps are suspended from it. A few steps lead up to the entrance.

In front of the hotel, there is a low wrought-iron fence and what appears to be a short wall or curb. To the left, a horse is tethered, and two people are standing near the steps to the hotel, one appears to be a child. The scene is framed by trees on either side of the building, adding to the historical ambiance of the photograph.

A small, handwritten tag is taped to the bottom of the image, reading "Another New Hotel," which seems to be a personal annotation. Underneath the image along the bottom of the page, there is a small signature and the number "1985.30.86" which may be a catalog number.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is an antique photograph, likely taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. It's mounted within a black photo album. The photograph itself depicts a large, ornate building that appears to be a hotel.

Building Details:

  • Architecture: The building has a grand, classical style. It features a prominent gabled roof with an arched central section. There are multiple floors with windows and ornate details, suggesting a building of importance. A decorated veranda spans the entrance.
  • Entrance: A set of steps leads up to the entrance. There's an ornate structure supporting the veranda or roof over the entrance with lights.
  • Signage: There is a sign or inscription that appears to be "to Cairo New Hotel".

Surroundings:

  • Vegetation: The building is framed by large trees on either side, and there are smaller plants and possibly bushes adding to the aesthetic of the building.
  • People: In front of the entrance are a few figures, with a horse hitched to a carriage or cart on the left.

Additional Details:

  • Album Page: The photograph is pasted onto a page from a black album. There are mounting holes in the album page.
  • Writing: Handwritten notes appear at the bottom of the image, presumably the title/name of the Hotel "Cairo New Hotel".

In Summary:

The photograph shows a grand hotel, likely in Cairo, Egypt. The overall impression is one of historical importance and a sense of place and time, most likely from the late 19th century.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an old photograph of the "Archer New Hotel." The photograph is mounted on a card, which appears to be part of an album, given the binding on the left side. The hotel is a grand, multi-story building with intricate architectural details. It features a large arched entrance with ornate decorations above it. The facade includes several balconies, columns, and elaborate moldings.

In front of the hotel, there is a horse-drawn carriage, suggesting the photograph was taken in an era when such transportation was common. Several people are visible in the scene: a person sitting on the steps leading up to the hotel entrance, and a few others standing or sitting nearby. The surroundings include trees and other vegetation, adding to the picturesque quality of the setting.

The photograph itself has a sepia tone, which is characteristic of older photographs, indicating it was likely taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The handwritten text at the bottom of the image reads "Archer New Hotel," confirming the name of the establishment.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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