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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Precision Built Defense Homes roof installation, Virginia)

Date

1942

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.11767

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Precision Built Defense Homes roof installation, Virginia)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1942

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.11767

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Road 96.1
Nature 94.8
Human 94.5
Highway 85.9
Freeway 85.9
Outdoors 85.8
Tarmac 85.7
Asphalt 85.7
Scenery 81.5
Landscape 80.4
Building 69.5
Transportation 61
Vehicle 59.4
Neighborhood 58.7
Urban 58.7
Aerial View 58.7
Waterfront 58.3
Water 58.3
Landing 56.1
Aircraft 56.1
Airplane 56.1
Countryside 56
Spire 55.9
Architecture 55.9
Tower 55.9
Steeple 55.9
Weather 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

city 99.3
monochrome 99
street 97.6
light 97.4
building 96.7
architecture 95.4
urban 94.6
no person 94.2
people 93.4
black and white 92.4
landscape 92.1
transportation system 91.8
sky 91.5
train 91.3
road 90.4
skyline 90.3
cityscape 89.7
stadium 89.3
bridge 88.2
travel 88

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

expressway 92.8
canvas tent 32.5
travel 30.3
sky 30
city 28.3
road 27.1
night 26.6
landscape 25.3
architecture 22
bridge 21.4
traffic 20.9
street 20.2
urban 20.1
tourism 19
building 18.2
town 17.6
scene 17.3
scenic 16.7
cityscape 16.1
river 16
structure 15.8
sea 15.6
car 15.4
water 15.3
sunset 15.3
transportation 15.2
light 14.7
highway 14.5
landmark 14.4
clouds 14.4
tower 14.3
famous 14
cloud 13.8
dark 13.4
lights 13
tourist 12.7
buildings 12.3
high 12.1
downtown 11.5
skyline 11.4
driving 10.6
panorama 10.5
summer 10.3
speed 10.1
transport 10
modern 9.8
sun 9.8
aerial 9.7
outdoors 9.7
dusk 9.5
mountain tent 9.5
history 8.9
mountain 8.9
cars 8.8
way 8.8
park 8.6
tent 8.6
illuminated 8.6
motion 8.6
evening 8.4
color 8.3
ocean 8.3
asphalt 7.8
shelter 7.8
twilight 7.8
boats 7.8
port 7.7
airship 7.7
old 7.7
destination 7.5
monument 7.5
mountains 7.4
vacation 7.4
countryside 7.3
bay 7

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

text 99.9
black and white 96.1
sky 95.2
white 78.7
building 77.1
black 75.7
monochrome 66.2
skyscraper 52.9
old 51.4
vintage 27.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Poster
Vehicle

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

nature landscape 74.5%
cars vehicles 11.7%
text visuals 9.4%
sunrises sunsets 1.1%
streetview architecture 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-15

a vintage photo of a train 45.5%
a vintage photo of a train station 45.4%
a vintage photo of a train window 45.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a view of the road.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a roof top

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image is a black-and-white photographic negative. It depicts a scene featuring multiple buildings arranged in rows, likely part of a housing or construction area. The roofs of the buildings form a distinct geometric pattern that dominates the foreground and extends into the distance. Surrounding the structures are open spaces, grassy areas, and trees lining the background. Several individuals are present in the image, working or interacting near the buildings. The reverse black areas and inverted lighting in the image give it a stylized, striking appearance typical of photographic negatives. The number "19778" is marked along the edges of the image, possibly serving as an identification or catalog reference.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a photo negative, showing a series of long, dark-roofed buildings, likely greenhouse structures, aligned in a row. The perspective of the image is from above, looking down the length of the building roofs which creates strong geometric lines. In the background, there are several trees and some additional buildings scattered throughout a grassy area. Visible on a dirt or gravel road are some vehicles and people, suggesting activity and perhaps construction or maintenance work is occurring. The overall setting is a rural or semi-developed area. Handwritten numbers on the border of the image might be identification or catalog numbers related to archival or photographic documentation.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a rural or industrial landscape. In the foreground, there is a large, dark structure or pile that dominates the scene. Behind it, there are several smaller structures or buildings, as well as what looks like a railroad or train tracks running through the area. The background is filled with trees or other vegetation, creating a sense of a rural or remote setting. The overall impression is one of a stark, industrial or utilitarian environment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a black and white photograph from 1977 (as indicated by numbers on the image) showing what looks like a military or temporary housing complex. In the foreground, there's a large tent or covered structure with a dark roof. Behind it, there are several rows of small buildings or barracks arranged along a dirt road. The buildings appear to be simple, uniform structures with similar designs. In the background, there's a treeline visible against the sky. Several people can be seen in the image, though they appear quite small in the frame. The overall composition suggests this might be a military installation, work camp, or temporary housing facility of some kind.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a large, open area with several structures and people. The scene appears to be a construction site or a temporary settlement, with numerous buildings and tents scattered throughout the area.

In the foreground, there is a large tent or canopy that dominates the center of the image. It has a peaked roof and appears to be made of fabric or canvas. Behind the tent, there are several smaller buildings and structures, some of which appear to be made of wood or metal. These buildings may be temporary housing units or storage facilities.

To the left of the image, there is a group of people standing near a pile of lumber or building materials. They appear to be workers or laborers who are involved in the construction or maintenance of the site.

The background of the image shows a row of trees and what appears to be a road or path leading into the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of activity and industry, with people working together to build or maintain the structures in the area.

The image also includes some handwritten notes and markings, including the date "1978" and what appears to be a Hebrew or Arabic script. These markings suggest that the image may have been taken in the Middle East or North Africa during the late 1970s.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of houses and a large structure, possibly a warehouse or factory, with a road running through it. The photograph appears to be an old, possibly historical, image, given the quality of the photo and the presence of handwritten notes on the border.

  • The photograph is taken from a high angle, looking down on the scene.
    • The road runs diagonally across the image, from the top left to the bottom right.
    • There are several houses along the road, each with a small yard and a few trees.
    • In the center of the image, there is a large structure that appears to be a warehouse or factory.
      • The structure has a flat roof and a long, rectangular shape.
      • There are several people standing around the structure, some of whom appear to be working.
    • In the foreground, there is a large, dark-colored object that appears to be a pile of lumber or other materials.
      • The object is shaped like a pyramid, with the point facing towards the bottom right of the image.
      • There are several people standing around the object, some of whom appear to be working.
  • The background of the image is a dark sky, which suggests that the photograph was taken at night or in a shaded area.
    • There are also several trees visible in the background, which adds depth and texture to the image.
    • The overall effect of the image is one of industry and activity, with many people working together to build or repair something.
    • The image also has a sense of nostalgia, given its age and the fact that it appears to be a historical photograph.

In summary, the image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of houses and a large structure, possibly a warehouse or factory, with a road running through it. The photograph appears to be an old, possibly historical, image, given the quality of the photo and the presence of handwritten notes on the border. The image shows a sense of industry and activity, with many people working together to build or repair something. The overall effect of the image is one of nostalgia, given its age and the fact that it appears to be a historical photograph.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a scene of a military base or camp. The photograph is dated 1977, and there are two date stamps in the image, one at the top and one at the bottom. The photograph shows a row of buildings, possibly barracks or storage facilities, with a few people standing in front of them. The buildings have slanted roofs and are arranged in a row, with some of them having a rectangular shape.

In the background, there are several trees, and the sky appears to be dark and cloudy. The photograph has a slightly blurry effect, which could be due to the age of the image or the quality of the camera used to take it. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the military life and infrastructure of the time.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph that shows a group of houses that are under construction. The houses are lined up in rows, and the roofs are still being built. There are people standing in front of the houses, and some of them are wearing hats. The houses are surrounded by grass and trees. The image has a watermark on the top left corner that reads "19778."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a high-angle view of a large compound with multiple structures, likely barracks or similar buildings. The perspective is taken from the rooftop of one of the buildings, giving a view over the peaked roofs of several rows of the structures.

In the foreground, the dark, sloping roof of the building on which the picture is taken dominates the frame. Beyond that, rows of similar structures are visible, each with a peaked roof. The lighter-colored trim of the roof edges contrasts with the darker roofing material.

A dirt road runs along the side of the structures, and several cars and trucks are parked along it. Further in the distance, a line of trees marks the edge of the compound.

The image has a high contrast, with very bright and dark areas. This contrast enhances the visibility of the buildings' shapes and textures.

On the left side of the image, there is a white border with the number "19778" printed vertically. Similar numbers are also printed horizontally at the top and bottom of the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

This is a black and white aerial or elevated perspective photograph. It appears to be a historical image, possibly from the mid-20th century given the style and the processing.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Subject: The primary focus is a complex of buildings, most likely barracks or temporary housing. They appear to be constructed with simple, rectangular forms. The roof of the building in the foreground dominates the view, suggesting that the photograph was taken from an elevated position such as a high angle.
  • Composition: The composition is organized around lines. The lines of the buildings, the road, and the rows of trees in the background create a sense of depth and perspective.
  • Setting: The setting seems to be outdoors, possibly a military base, construction site, or temporary housing facility. There are several buildings and a road.
  • Additional elements: There are several workers standing and working on the roofing and building panels, and what seems to be a road with vehicles driving on it. The image looks like it was taken at a construction site.
  • Processing: The photograph is an inverted image, the blacks are white and the whites are black.

The overall feel is that of documentation. It's an image that captures a moment in time, likely taken for record-keeping or historical purposes.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a scene from what appears to be a coal mining or industrial operation. The photograph is in black and white and shows a large pile of coal in the foreground. Several workers are seen on the pile of coal, possibly engaged in sorting or loading activities.

In the background, there are multiple buildings and structures, likely related to the mining operation. These buildings are situated in a somewhat rural or semi-industrial setting, with trees and open fields visible. The image captures a moment in time, showcasing the labor and environment associated with coal mining or a similar industrial process. The presence of the workers and the scale of the coal pile suggest a significant operation, likely from an earlier era given the style of the buildings and the black-and-white nature of the photograph.

Qwen

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

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a scene that appears to be from a bygone era, possibly the mid-20th century. The image features a collection of small, mobile homes or trailers arranged in rows, likely in a trailer park or residential area. The design of the trailers suggests a modest living arrangement, with simple structures and what appears to be a flat roof.

In the foreground, there is a sloped roof, possibly belonging to a larger structure like a garage or workshop. A few people are visible in the midground, standing near the trailers, which indicates human activity within the scene. The background shows a line of trees, adding a natural element to the otherwise built environment.

The photograph has a dated quality to it, with the graininess and the style of the composition indicating that it was likely taken with an older camera. The image has a timestamp or a series of numbers, "19778," which could be a catalog or reference number, along with a repeated number "19998" in the lower part of the image, possibly indicating a different reference or a later update to the photograph. The overall mood of the image is somewhat nostalgic, capturing a moment of everyday life in a rural or suburban setting.

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

This black-and-white photograph captures a perspective from the roof of a building looking down onto a series of similar rooftops extending into the distance. The image appears to be taken from a high vantage point, and the roofs create a pattern that converges towards the horizon. In the background, there are trees and a few other buildings, suggesting a suburban or semi-rural setting. The sky is visible at the top of the image, and the overall composition gives a sense of depth and symmetry. There are some numbers and markings on the photograph, likely for archival or documentation purposes.

Text analysis

Amazon

19778.
1
19998

Google

19778. 1975 8. 19778.
19778.
1975
8.