Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (railroad crossing in barren rural landscape)

Date

c. 1950

People

Artist: Jack Rodden Studio, American 1914 - 2016

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.13428

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (railroad crossing in barren rural landscape)

People

Artist: Jack Rodden Studio, American 1914 - 2016

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, 4.2002.13428

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-30

Tarmac 95.8
Asphalt 95.8
Road 94.4
Spoke 88.6
Machine 88.6
Nature 84.3
Wheel 81.7
Tire 75
Car Wheel 73.9
Cross 69.6
Symbol 69.6
Highway 61
Freeway 61
Vehicle 59.5
Transportation 59.5
Smoke 59.3
Engine 56.6
Motor 56.6
Outdoors 56.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

cross 99.9
cemetery 99.5
church 99.2
monochrome 98.6
landscape 97.8
grave 97.3
religion 96.9
street 96.3
black and white 96.2
people 96
sacrifice 95.8
god 95.6
winter 95
sky 94.6
road 94.6
perpendicular 94.2
light 93.7
crucifixion 92.2
art 91.9
tombstone 91.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-30

turbine 75.4
landscape 44.7
sky 43.2
expressway 32.3
road 28.1
clouds 26.2
cloud 25.9
travel 24
horizon 22.6
highway 21.3
sea 18
outdoors 17.9
ocean 17.7
water 16
rural 15.9
scenic 15.8
intersection 15.5
summer 15.5
transportation 15.3
sun 14.9
beach 14.5
cloudy 14.1
freeway 13.8
mountain 13.5
field 13.4
environment 13.2
scene 13
asphalt 12.7
grass 12.7
day 12.6
hill 12.2
range 12.1
street 12
tree 11.9
atmosphere 11.8
scenery 11.7
sunlight 11.6
weather 11.6
outdoor 11.5
direction 11.4
traffic 11.4
drive 11.4
wind 11.3
sunny 11.2
empty 11.2
mountains 11.1
transport 11
trees 10.7
vacation 10.7
forest 10.5
journey 10.4
land 10.2
coast 9.9
route 9.8
country 9.7
sand 9.6
horizontal 9.2
snow 9.2
lake 9.2
park 9.1
meadow 9
driving 8.7
cloudscape 8.6
outside 8.6
industry 8.6
desert 8.4
speed 8.3
calm 8.2
countryside 8.2
sunset 8.1
vehicle 8.1
light 8
airplane 7.9
fog 7.7
motion 7.7
tropical 7.7
winter 7.7
dusk 7.6
power 7.6
wood 7.5
sunrise 7.5
tourism 7.4
island 7.3
peaceful 7.3
freedom 7.3
peace 7.3
farm 7.1
season 7
nobody 7
jet 7

Google
created on 2022-01-30

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-30

outdoor 97.7
text 91.9
windmill 83.1
white 81.3
black and white 77.2
cloud 75.4
black 74.9
outdoor object 66.6
sky 66.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Cross
Cross 69.6%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-30

an old photo of a person 64.8%
old photo of a person 61.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a railroad crossing signal signal in a rural area -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a black-and-white negative of a rural railroad crossing. A railroad track runs straight through the scene, crossing an empty road at the foreground. A prominently displayed crossbuck railroad sign marks the crossing. The surrounding area consists of open fields with scattered fencing, sparse vegetation, and a few trees visible in the background. Electrical utility poles can also be seen in the distance. The sky is dark, suggesting the image was either shot as a negative or taken under low-light conditions.

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white or grayscale photograph of a rural railway crossing. The foreground features an empty paved road that intersects with a railway track. Prominently displayed in the foreground next to the crossing is a railroad crossing sign, a tall post with an "X" or crossbuck shape. The horizon stretches across flat, open land, likely fields, with scattered trees and some fencing. The sky appears overcast or cloudy, adding a somewhat moody atmosphere to the scene. The image appears to be a negative, as the tones seem inverted, which is characteristic of negative film photography.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a desolate, rural landscape at night. In the center of the frame, a large cross stands prominently, casting a shadow across the scene. The cross appears to be made of wood or metal and is silhouetted against the dark, cloudy sky. In the foreground, railroad tracks run across the frame, leading the viewer's eye towards the cross. The surrounding area is open and grassy, with a few indistinct structures visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is somber and melancholic, conveying a sense of isolation and solemnity.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a black and white photograph of a railroad crossing. The image shows railroad tracks extending into the distance, with a railroad crossing sign (an X-shaped crossbuck) prominently featured in the foreground. The scene appears to be in a rural or semi-rural area, with open fields visible on either side of the tracks. The sky has some cloud cover, and the overall mood of the image is somewhat stark and atmospheric due to the monochromatic nature of the photograph. There are also some poles or markers along the tracks, likely for safety or signaling purposes.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a railroad crossing, featuring a large "X" sign on a pole, with railroad tracks extending into the distance on either side of the crossing. The crossing is situated in a rural area, surrounded by a field and a road that intersects with the railroad tracks. The sky above is cloudy.

  • Railroad Crossing Sign
    • The sign is a large "X" shape, mounted on a tall pole.
    • It is positioned in the center of the image, at the intersection of the railroad tracks and the road.
  • Railroad Tracks
    • The tracks are visible extending into the distance on either side of the crossing.
    • They appear to be made of metal and have a slight curve as they disappear into the horizon.
  • Field
    • The field is a vast expanse of grass and other vegetation.
    • It stretches out behind the railroad tracks and the road, meeting the horizon at a gentle slope.
  • Road
    • The road is a paved surface that intersects with the railroad tracks at the crossing.
    • It appears to be a rural road, with no visible traffic or vehicles.
  • Sky
    • The sky is a deep grey, with clouds scattered across it.
    • The clouds are thick and layered, giving the impression of a stormy or overcast day.

Overall, the image captures a serene and peaceful scene of a rural railroad crossing, with the "X" sign standing sentinel over the intersection of the tracks and the road. The surrounding field and cloudy sky add to the sense of tranquility and isolation.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a railroad crossing, with a prominent X-shaped sign in the center. The sign is situated on a pole and appears to be made of metal or wood. In the foreground, a paved road stretches across the image, while a set of train tracks runs parallel to the road on the left side. The background features a grassy field with scattered trees and a dark sky, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or during an overcast day.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of isolation and desolation, with the lone railroad crossing standing out against the empty landscape. The use of black and white photography adds to the sense of nostalgia and timelessness, giving the image a classic and timeless feel.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a rural landscape featuring a railway crossing. In the foreground, there is a road with a railway track running parallel to it. The railway track is empty, and there are no trains visible. On the left side of the image, there is a fence that separates the railway from the road. The fence is made of wood and has a gate that is closed. In the distance, there is a field with some trees and bushes. The sky is cloudy and dark, suggesting that it might be dusk or dawn.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a road with a railway track on the left side. The road is empty, and there is a railway crossing sign in the middle of the road. The railway track is fenced on both sides, and there are poles on the other side of the track. The sky is cloudy, and there are trees in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a rural scene featuring a railroad crossing. A large, plain crossbuck railroad crossing sign stands prominently to the right of the road.

A set of railroad tracks run off into the distance, converging towards the horizon. The tracks are flanked by tall grasses and fence posts. In the background, a flat landscape stretches towards the horizon, with occasional trees and utility poles dotting the scene.

The sky is overcast, creating a somewhat somber atmosphere. The entire image is in grayscale.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white negative of a rural scene. The primary focus is on a railroad crossing.

  • Foreground: A paved road leads into the scene. To the left of the road, the railroad tracks are visible, running parallel to the road.
  • Midground: A railroad crossing sign (a cross-buck) is positioned centrally, with a pole on either side. The tracks continue straight into the distance. A field of tall grass separates the road and tracks, with a fence line following the field edge.
  • Background: In the far distance, the horizon is visible. The sky is heavily clouded.
  • Overall Tone: The image has a somewhat stark and desolate feeling, with the negative format enhancing the shadows and contrasts. The scene suggests a quiet, possibly remote, area.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a rural scene at a railroad crossing. The photograph is in black and white, giving it a somewhat vintage or historical appearance.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Railroad Crossing: A railroad track runs diagonally from the bottom left corner towards the center of the image. The tracks are accompanied by a crossing sign, which is a tall pole with an "X" shape at the top, indicating the presence of the railroad crossing.

  2. Road: A paved road intersects the railroad tracks, extending from the bottom right corner to the upper left side of the image. The road appears to be empty, with no vehicles or people visible.

  3. Landscape: The surrounding area is open and flat, with sparse vegetation. There are a few small trees and bushes scattered in the background. The terrain is mostly grassy with some patches of bare ground.

  4. Sky: The sky is overcast with dark, heavy clouds, suggesting that it might be a stormy or gloomy day. The clouds dominate the upper part of the image, adding a dramatic effect to the scene.

  5. Fencing: There are some low fences or barriers visible along the sides of the railroad tracks, likely serving as safety measures to prevent unauthorized access to the tracks.

Overall, the image captures a quiet, somewhat desolate railroad crossing in a rural setting, under a moody, cloudy sky.