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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cars on busy city street; drug store sign)

Date

c. 1950

People

Artist: Jack Gould, American

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.14488

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cars on busy city street; drug store sign)

People

Artist: Jack Gould, American

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.14488

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-29

Automobile 99.9
Transportation 99.9
Vehicle 99.9
Road 98.8
Human 95.8
Tarmac 88.6
Asphalt 88.6
Freeway 86.3
Nature 80
Highway 78.8
Outdoors 74.7
Intersection 69.4
Machine 69.4
Coupe 66.2
Sports Car 66.2
Sedan 65.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

street 99.8
car 99.8
transportation system 99.7
vehicle 99.3
road 98.9
people 98.6
travel 98.3
traffic 98.1
monochrome 98.1
no person 97.7
city 96.1
town 91.5
urban 87.6
fast 83.7
drive 83.3
light 83.3
many 82.9
bus 82.5
outdoors 82.4
architecture 80.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-29

car 62.7
city 43.3
cab 43.2
business district 43
travel 33.8
street 31.3
motor vehicle 31.2
road 30.7
transportation 30.5
urban 28.9
architecture 26
tourism 24.8
traffic 24.7
boat 24.2
cars 22.5
town 22.3
transport 21.9
vehicle 21.2
expressway 21.1
tramway 20.8
building 19.6
river 19.6
water 19.4
marina 19.2
sky 17.9
wheeled vehicle 17.8
night 17.8
tourist 16.3
sea 14.9
boats 14.6
vacation 13.9
highway 13.5
drive 13.3
bridge 13.2
buildings 13.2
conveyance 12.8
light 12.7
driving 12.6
ocean 12.5
cityscape 12.3
speed 11.9
old 11.9
dock 11.7
port 11.6
automobile 11.5
motion 11.1
harbor 10.6
scene 10.4
famous 10.2
day 10.2
house 10
auto 9.6
landmark 9
summer 9
landscape 8.9
rush 8.9
downtown 8.7
lights 8.4
historic 8.3
history 8.1
vessel 8
ship 8
business 7.9
lane 7.8
asphalt 7.8
sail 7.8
line 7.7
modern 7.7
movement 7.5
fast 7.5
people 7.3
structure 7.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-29

building 99.5
outdoor 99.4
vehicle 97.8
text 97.1
car 96.3
road 95.4
land vehicle 95.1
black and white 92.4
street 90.1
black 67.8
white 67.3
way 60.5
city 56.6
monochrome 55.3
old 41.4
highway 16.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Person
Wheel
Boat

Clarifai

Car
Tree
Wheel
Window
Building
House
Person

AWS Rekognition

Car 99.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-29

interior objects 99.8%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a view of the street.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photo of a street scene

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be an inverted (negative) photograph of a busy street scene, likely from the mid-20th century. Cars from the era, featuring classic vintage designs, are parked or driving along the street. On the left, there is a drugstore with a vertical neon sign that reads "DRUGS," and another sign reads "GASEN." Nearby, a person can be seen walking along the sidewalk.

On the right side of the street, buildings host businesses with signs such as "PABST ON DRAFT" and "PHILCO Appliances." The architecture of the buildings reflects a historical and traditional style commonly seen in small towns or urban neighborhoods during that time period.

Utility poles and wires run parallel to the street, and trees can be seen further in the background. Due to the inverted color effect, the sky is dark, and lighter parts of the objects are illuminated, giving everything a surreal look. The overall scene exudes a nostalgic and retro atmosphere.

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

The image appears to be a negative of a black-and-white photograph. It depicts a busy street scene from what seems to be the mid-20th century, based on the style of the cars and buildings. There are several vintage cars on the road and parked on the side.

On the left side of the street, there is a building with a prominent vertical sign that reads "DRUGS" and another partially cut-off sign with the letters "GASEN," possibly part of a larger word such as “GASENGEN.” Next to it, a smaller sign advertises "CLINTON PHONE DRUGS" with additional text about items like "COSMETICS - SUNDRIES - SODAS."

On the right side, there's a building with a sign that reads "PHILCO" which indicates they might sell electronics or appliances, and another sign beneath it says "PABST ON DRAFT," suggesting a place that serves Pabst beer. Another sign on that side reads "NOTIONS GIFTS GRAVELLE."

The street appears lively, with people walking on the sidewalk and a variety of storefronts visible. Due to it being a negative, all colors are inverted, giving the image a characteristic look with light areas appearing dark and vice versa. The sky and trees, for instance, are very dark, while the cars and buildings appear light.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

This image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a bustling nighttime street scene in what looks like a small town or city. The street is lined with various businesses, including a drug store, a Pabst beer sign, and other storefronts. There are numerous vintage automobiles parked along the street, suggesting this is likely an image from the mid-20th century. The buildings and streetlights create a moody, atmospheric feel to the scene.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The black and white image depicts a nighttime street scene from the mid-20th century, likely in a small American town. The street is lined with various businesses, including a drug store and a Pabst beer distributor. Numerous classic 1940s or 1950s era automobiles are parked along both sides of the street. Utility poles and wires can be seen overhead. The street appears well-lit by the glow of the storefronts and streetlights, creating an atmospheric, nostalgic view of this bygone era's downtown at night.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the 1940s or 1950s, showing a nighttime street scene in what looks like a small American town. The street is lined with various businesses, including a prominent "GASEN DRUGS" store with a large vertical sign. There are several vintage cars parked along the street, typical of that era, with their distinctive rounded shapes and chrome details. The street is well-lit, and you can see power lines overhead. Other businesses visible include what appears to be a "PABST" sign. The architecture is typical of small-town America, with two-story commercial buildings featuring decorative elements along their rooflines. The scene captures the essence of American small-town life during this period, with its busy main street and local businesses.

Meta Llama

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

This image is a black and white photograph of a street at night, with cars driving down the road. The image appears to be from the 1950s or 1960s, based on the style of the cars and the architecture of the buildings.

The street is lined with shops and restaurants, including a drugstore, a Pabst beer sign, and a restaurant called "Philco". There are several cars parked along the street, and others are driving down the road. The cars are all old-fashioned, with rounded shapes and large headlights.

In the background, there are trees and power lines visible. The sky is dark, indicating that it is nighttime. Overall, the image gives a sense of a bustling street scene from a bygone era.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The street is lined with cars, buildings, and signs, creating a bustling atmosphere.

In the foreground, several cars are visible, including a station wagon and a sedan. The cars are parked along the side of the road or driving down the street, adding to the sense of activity.

On the left side of the street, there are several buildings, including a drugstore and a hardware store. The drugstore has a sign that reads "GASEN DRUGS" in large letters, while the hardware store has a sign that reads "PABST ON DRAFT" in smaller letters. Other signs and advertisements are also visible on the buildings, including one for "COSMETICS - SUNDRY - SOAPS."

In the background, there are trees and power lines, which add to the urban landscape. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and retro charm, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, possibly taken by a professional photographer or a hobbyist. The quality of the image is good, with clear details and a well-composed shot. The image is likely intended to capture a moment in time, perhaps for a personal or historical record.

Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on urban life in the mid-20th century.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene at night. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are several cars parked on the side of the road. The cars are parked in a row, and some of them have their headlights on. The street is empty, and there are no people or other vehicles in sight. The buildings on the side of the street have signs and banners, and some of them have awnings. The street is well-lit, and the buildings are illuminated by the lights from the cars and the streetlights.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a busy street at night. The street is lined with buildings on both sides. On the left side, there is a building with the name "Gasen" on top, and below it, there is a sign that reads "Drugs". On the right side, there is a building with the name "Pabst" on top. There are several cars parked on the side of the street.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be a historical photograph or negative of a street scene, likely from the mid-20th century in a small town. The scene is dominated by cars of that era driving down the street. The vehicles are of varying makes and models, suggesting a common era.

On either side of the street are buildings with signage and architectural details typical of that time. On the left, there's a drug store with a prominent sign. On the right, there's a building with a sign for "Pabst on Draft" and "Philco." The buildings convey a sense of a close-knit community.

There are also pedestrians visible, adding to the impression of a bustling street. The overall impression is of a busy main street in a small town during the mid-20th century.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene

The image is a black and white negative photograph depicting a bustling street scene from what appears to be the mid-20th century. The perspective gives a view down a main street lined with buildings, with cars filling the roadway.

Key Elements

  • Cars: A variety of classic cars are the dominant feature, indicating the era. They are parked in a line down the middle of the road.
  • Buildings: On either side of the street, there are buildings with storefronts.
  • Signage: Several signs are visible, including a prominent "Gasen Drugs" sign and a "Pabst on Draft" sign, which suggests the presence of a bar or tavern.
  • People: There are some pedestrians visible on the sidewalks.

Atmosphere

The negative format emphasizes the lights and shadows, enhancing the nostalgic and historical feel of the scene. It conveys a sense of a busy but simpler time.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This black and white photograph depicts a bustling urban street scene at night, likely from the mid-20th century. Here are the key details:

  1. Setting: The image captures a busy street with several cars parked along the sides and a few moving along the road. The buildings lining the street are mostly two-story structures, with various businesses occupying the ground floors.

  2. Signage and Businesses:

    • On the left side, there is a prominent vertical sign for "GASEN DRUGS" which appears to be a pharmacy. The sign also mentions cosmetics, cigars, and soda.
    • On the right side, there is a sign for "PRINCO" which seems to be an appliance store.
    • Another sign on the right advertises "PABST Blue Ribbon Beer," indicating a liquor store or a place where beer is sold.
    • Further down on the right, there is a sign for "Economy Shoe Repairing," suggesting a shoe repair shop.
  3. Vehicles: The cars in the image are classic models from the 1940s or 1950s, characterized by their distinctive designs with large fenders and chrome details.

  4. Street and Sidewalks: The street is well-lit, possibly by streetlights, and there are a few pedestrians visible on the sidewalks. The street appears to be wet, possibly from recent rain.

  5. Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere suggests a lively urban environment, with businesses open and people out and about, even at night.

This image provides a snapshot of mid-20th-century urban life, highlighting the commercial activity and the types of vehicles and businesses that were common during that era.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a nighttime street scene. The image captures a busy urban street lined with buildings that feature various storefronts. Notable signs include "GASEN" and "DRUGS," suggesting a gas station and a drugstore. There are also other signs for "Pabst" and "Philco," likely indicating a bar or restaurant and a television/entertainment company, respectively.

The street is filled with several vintage cars, showcasing designs typical of the mid-20th century. The cars are parked along the street and some are moving, with their headlights illuminating the road. The streetlights and the lights from the stores add to the illumination of the scene. The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling, lively urban environment during the evening or night. The architecture of the buildings and the style of the vehicles give the image a historical feel, likely from the 1950s or early 1960s.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This black and white image depicts a bustling urban street scene at night, likely from the mid-20th century. The street is lined with various storefronts, including a gas station (indicated by the "GASEN" sign), a drugstore, and a soda fountain. The cars on the street are vintage models, suggesting the era of the image. The street is well-lit with streetlights, and there are power lines overhead. The buildings are multi-story and appear to be constructed of brick. The overall atmosphere is lively and reflective of a typical small town or city street during the evening hours.

Text analysis

Amazon

DRUGS
WATCH
PABST
STONE
WATCH FOR
FOR
Expansion
SODAS
DRAFT
EDS
PHILCO
DV DRAFT
COSMETICS-SUNDRIES SODAS
RATE
GSEN
CWT
DV
COSMETICS-SUNDRIES
ANOUNCEMES
02
FULLS

Google

DRUGS S COSMETICS-SUNDRIES-SCAS PABST UNTY G Expansion GASEN
DRUGS
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COSMETICS-SUNDRIES-SCAS
PABST
UNTY
G
Expansion
GASEN