Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (people playing shuffleboard outside of a motel)

Date

c. 1965

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, 4.2002.11464

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (people playing shuffleboard outside of a motel)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1965

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.11464

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-14

Person 99.4
Human 99.4
Person 97.8
Person 96.4
Person 95.1
Nature 93.6
Building 79.7
Person 78.9
Urban 73.1
Outdoors 73
Architecture 70.8
Path 68.6
Smoke 68.5
Tarmac 67.9
Asphalt 67.9
Boardwalk 66.7
Bridge 66.7
Bench 63.4
Furniture 63.4
Weather 63.2
Meal 61.9
Food 61.9
Water 61.8
Waterfront 61.1
Fog 60.9
People 60.2
Grass 59.3
Plant 59.3
City 59
Town 59
Downtown 57.6
Airfield 55.4
Airport 55.4
Person 45

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

people 99.5
vehicle 97.8
street 97.4
transportation system 96.8
group together 96.8
monochrome 96.2
many 95.3
city 95.1
group 94.6
road 94.2
building 93.1
bench 93
adult 93
seat 92.6
track 92.1
man 90.3
beach 90
architecture 89.2
competition 88.6
no person 88

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

pier 40.7
sky 37
bridge 35.2
support 29.6
city 27.5
expressway 26.2
car 24.8
device 24.5
road 24.4
water 24
travel 24
architecture 22
landscape 21.6
sea 21.1
ship 21
transportation 20.6
river 20.6
traffic 20
highway 19.3
ocean 18.4
vehicle 17.2
urban 15.7
wheeled vehicle 15.5
bay 15.3
building 14.7
cloud 14.7
sunset 14.4
clouds 14.4
structure 14.3
passenger car 14.1
liner 12.8
tourism 12.4
vessel 12.3
scene 12.1
town 12.1
waterfront 11.9
beach 11.8
coast 11.7
night 11.6
light 11.4
passenger ship 11.2
transport 11
summer 10.9
landmark 10.8
steel 10.6
dusk 10.5
shore 10.5
sun 10.5
skyline 10.5
cityscape 10.4
construction 10.3
horizon 9.9
scenic 9.7
harbor 9.6
concrete 9.6
conveyance 9.4
industry 9.4
outdoor 9.2
tower 9
inclined plane 8.8
coastline 8.5
weather 8.4
speed 8.3
lake 8.2
island 8.2
outdoors 8.2
vacation 8.2
scenery 8.1
grass 7.9
motorway 7.9
sand 7.9
day 7.9
truck 7.8
automobile 7.7
tourist 7.6
buildings 7.6
facility 7.5
cloudy 7.5
lights 7.4
boat 7.4
street 7.4
color 7.2
station 7.1
speedway 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-14

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-14

text 98.1
black and white 96
playground 86.7
sky 65
old 53.1
vintage 32.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 13-21
Gender Male, 99%
Calm 88.3%
Happy 8.9%
Sad 0.7%
Surprised 0.6%
Angry 0.6%
Confused 0.4%
Disgusted 0.3%
Fear 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-24
Gender Female, 75.5%
Happy 30.6%
Disgusted 19.3%
Angry 18.5%
Calm 14.9%
Sad 5.5%
Confused 4.2%
Fear 3.7%
Surprised 3.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 99.4%
Person 97.8%
Person 96.4%
Person 95.1%
Person 78.9%
Person 45%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a black and white photo of a group of people sitting in chairs -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a negative photograph, presenting an outdoor scene in reverse colors. It appears to depict a mid-century modern setting with people engaging in leisure activities, possibly at a motel or resort.

The main structure is a two-story building featuring a spiral staircase, large vertical panels, and a retro architectural style. Surrounding the yard are palm trees and shaded seating areas. Several individuals are visible sitting on chairs or playing games on a grassy area in the foreground, with pathways cutting through the lawn. There are also umbrellas near the pool in the background, suggesting a recreational environment. The overall ambiance evokes a vintage vacation or social atmosphere.

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

The image is a negative photograph of a mid-20th century motel scene. It features a long, two-story building on the right side with a flat roof and an outdoor walkway on the upper level. A prominent spiral staircase is visible connecting the two floors.

In the foreground, there's a grassy area where several people are engaged in leisure activities. Two people appear to be playing shuffleboard, while others are sitting in chairs placed in the grass. There are palm trees scattered throughout the scene and lounge chairs with umbrellas, suggesting a tropical or warm climate.

The entire image is in a negative format, meaning the colors are inverted—light areas appear dark, and dark areas appear light. This gives it the characteristic look of a photographic negative, with an unusual inversion of typical scene colors in the environment and on the people.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image depicts an outdoor scene at what appears to be a hotel or resort. The scene shows a large multi-story building with a distinctive architectural style, likely from the mid-20th century. In the foreground, there is a long, paved walkway leading towards the building, with several people sitting on chairs or benches along the sides. The grounds around the building are well-manicured, with palm trees and other tropical vegetation visible. The overall atmosphere suggests a relaxed, resort-like setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The black and white image depicts a mid-century modern motel or resort at night. The two-story building has a sleek, angular design with large glass windows and balconies. In the foreground is a grassy area with walkways where several people are sitting or lounging in chairs, giving a sense of the motel's social atmosphere. A few palm trees are visible, suggesting a tropical or desert location. The nighttime setting lends a moody, atmospheric quality to the architectural scene.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This appears to be a vintage black and white photograph of what looks like a motel or motor lodge setting. The image shows a lawn or grassy area with several chairs scattered around, and what appears to be a putting green or similar recreational area. In the background, there's a two-story motel structure with a distinctive mid-century modern architectural style, complete with palm trees dotting the property. Several people can be seen relaxing in chairs on the lawn. The overall aesthetic is very characteristic of 1950s or 1960s American motel architecture and leisure culture. The image has a film negative number visible in the corner, suggesting this is from an archive or professional photo collection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black and white photograph of a large outdoor area with a building in the background, featuring people engaging in various activities.

In the foreground, there is a large grassy area with several individuals scattered about. Some are seated on chairs or benches, while others are standing or walking around. A few people are gathered near a small pool or fountain, surrounded by palm trees and other tropical plants. In the center of the image, a group of people are playing a game of shuffleboard, with one person rolling a ball down a long, narrow court.

The background of the image features a large, multi-story building with a flat roof and a covered walkway connecting it to a smaller structure. The building appears to be a hotel or resort, given its size and the presence of palm trees and other landscaping features. The sky above is dark and cloudy, suggesting that the photo was taken on an overcast day.

Overall, the image captures a serene and relaxing atmosphere, with people enjoying the outdoors and engaging in leisurely activities. The presence of the building in the background adds a sense of structure and organization to the scene, while the natural surroundings provide a sense of tranquility and peace.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

This image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a motel, showcasing its exterior and surrounding grounds. The motel's design features a long, two-story structure with a flat roof and a balcony on the second floor, accompanied by a staircase leading to the entrance. In the foreground, a well-manicured lawn is visible, complete with palm trees and a few individuals engaged in various activities such as sitting in chairs or playing shuffleboard. The overall atmosphere of the image exudes a sense of relaxation and leisure, characteristic of a typical motel setting.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a resort setting. In the foreground, there are several people engaged in various activities. Some are seated on chairs, while others are standing. The scene includes a large building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to its entrance. There is a pathway leading from the building to the grassy area where the people are gathered. Palm trees and other vegetation are visible in the background. The photograph captures a moment of leisure and relaxation, with a sense of tranquility and simplicity.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a hotel with a walkway in front. The hotel has a spiral staircase, glass windows, and a balcony on the second floor. The walkway is lined with chairs and has a few people sitting on them. Some people are standing, and one is lying on the ground. There are palm trees and other trees in the distance. The photograph has a watermark with the text "45649-A" in the bottom right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

Here is a description of the image:

This black and white photograph depicts a scene at what appears to be a resort or hotel, with guests enjoying outdoor activities. The architectural style of the building is mid-century modern, with clean lines, a flat roof, and large windows. A spiral staircase leads to the upper level.

In the foreground, people are engaged in outdoor games, possibly shuffleboard or a similar lawn game. Some individuals are seated in chairs, relaxing and observing the activities. In the background, other guests can be seen near the waterfront, some under umbrellas.

The overall impression is one of leisure and recreation, with a focus on the outdoor environment and the modernist architectural setting. The photograph captures a moment of relaxation and enjoyment at a resort during what may be the mid-20th century.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:
The image is a vintage photograph, possibly a negative, depicting a mid-century modern motel or hotel scene. It has a somewhat surreal or dreamlike quality due to the inversion of tones.

Setting and Architecture:

  • Building: The focal point is a two-story motel or hotel building with a clean, rectilinear design typical of mid-century modern architecture. It has large windows, a flat roof, and possibly a balcony or covered walkway on the second floor. The overall structure is sleek and minimalist. A spiral staircase is visible.
  • Landscaping: The setting features a grassy lawn area. There are palm trees scattered around, indicating a tropical or warm climate.
  • Other Elements: There are a few people relaxing in chairs. A paved area with what appear to be shuffleboard markings.

Activities and People:

  • Recreation: Some people are sitting in lawn chairs.
  • Atmosphere: The scene exudes a relaxed, vacation vibe. It hints at leisure and time off in a sunny destination.

Overall style:
The image is in black and white. The photograph is taken in a vintage style.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a vintage scene of a motel or hotel, likely from the mid-20th century, given the architectural style and the attire of the people. The building has a modernist design with clean lines, large windows, and a flat roof. There is a staircase leading up to a second floor, and the structure features a prominent vertical element on the roof, possibly for ventilation or decorative purposes.

In the foreground, there are several people engaged in leisure activities. Two individuals are seated on lawn chairs, one reading a newspaper and the other seemingly relaxed. A group of people, including children, are playing a game that involves a net, which could be badminton or volleyball. The scene is set in a grassy area with a paved walkway leading towards the building.

The background includes palm trees and other vegetation, suggesting a warm, possibly tropical or subtropical location. Cars are parked in front of the motel, indicating that it is a destination for travelers. The overall atmosphere is one of relaxation and recreation, typical of a vacation spot from that era.

Text analysis

Amazon

45649-A
MJ17--YT37A°--X

Google

MJI7--YT37A°2-- AGON
MJI7--YT37A°2--
AGON