Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Texaco station, Sarasota, Florida)

Date

1952

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, 4.2002.10736

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Texaco station, Sarasota, Florida)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1952

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.10736

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

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Outdoors 94.4
Weather 93.4
Road 84
Meal 82.5
Food 82.5
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Shelter 76.5
Rural 76.5
Building 76.5
Countryside 76.5
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Sky 66
Cloud 66
Symbol 63.8
Shop 57.2
Street 56.5
City 56.5
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Diner 55.3
Restaurant 55.3
Intersection 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

street 99.7
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Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

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danger 7.3
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structure 7

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Black 89.6
Building 89.3
Window 89.3
Cloud 88.3
Lighting 87.4
Black-and-white 86.8
Style 83.9
Sky 83.5
Line 82.1
Font 81.9
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Darkness 75.2
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Road 74
Rectangle 71.9
Tree 71.4
Street 67.1
Facade 66.1
Art 65.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

text 99.9
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cloud 93.8
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billboard 80.1
tree 62.8
building 61.1
sign 31.5
clouds 23.4

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

beaches seaside 78.5%
streetview architecture 10.3%
nature landscape 5.3%
cars vehicles 3.4%
interior objects 1.2%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a gas station with a large sign that says texcoo

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a vintage Texaco gas station in Sarasota, Florida, with the writing on the bottom noting "Ray Austin's, Sarasota, Fla." It is presented as a photographic negative, meaning the colors and tones are inverted. The scene features a tall Texaco sign with the company's iconic logo—a white star on a circular background—mounted on a post. The gas station itself is a small building with multiple gasoline pumps, a canopy, and signage that indicates services like "Mate’s Lubrication." Surrounding the station are open asphalt surfaces and sparse vegetation, including trees in the background. The sky contains dramatic, textured clouds, also appearing inverted.

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

The image depicts a vintage Texaco gas station in Sarasota, Florida. The picture is presented as a photographic negative, giving it an inverted color appearance.

In the foreground, there is a prominent Texaco sign mounted on a tall pole with the iconic star logo and "TEXACO" name visible. The main gas station building features mid-century architectural design with large windows and a flat roof. The structure has "TEXACO" signage at the top and displays areas labeled "Bay Wash" and "Marfak Lubrication," which likely refer to services offered at the station.

In front of the building, there are gasoline pumps, emphasizing the primary function of the station as a fuel stop. The surrounding area appears to be a spacious, paved lot, typical of gas stations, with the background showing a line of trees and a cloudy sky.

The text at the bottom edge of the image reads "RAY AUSTIN'S, SARASOTA, FLA." followed by the numbers "36158," which might be related to the photographer's cataloging or an archival reference.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a Texaco gas station located in Ray Austin's, Sarasota, Florida. The gas station has a large Texaco sign and logo prominently displayed on a tall pole. The building itself has a classic mid-20th century gas station design, with multiple fuel pumps and a small retail area. The sky in the background appears to be overcast, with dark clouds suggesting the possibility of inclement weather. The overall scene has a nostalgic, black and white aesthetic, capturing the architectural style and branding of a vintage Texaco gas station.

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

This is a black and white photograph of a Texaco gas station in Sarasota, Florida. The image appears to be from a vintage era, showing a classic Texaco service station design with the distinctive Texaco star logo mounted on a tall pole sign. The station has a clean, modernist architectural style typical of mid-20th century gas stations, with a horizontal canopy over the pump area and a small station building. The lot appears to be newly paved or very well maintained, and there are some trees or foliage visible in the background. The photo is labeled "Ray Austin's, Sarasota, Fla." suggesting this was Ray Austin's Texaco franchise location. The composition and lighting suggest this might have been a promotional or documentary photograph of the station, possibly taken when it was newly built or renovated.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black and white photograph of a Texaco gas station, with a large sign in the foreground and the gas station in the background. The sign is oval-shaped and features a star with the word "TEXACO" written in it. The gas station has a flat roof and a large canopy over the pumps. There are several pumps visible, as well as a small building that appears to be the office or convenience store. The parking lot is empty, and there are trees and other vegetation visible in the background. The sky is cloudy, and the overall atmosphere suggests a quiet, rural setting. The image is likely from the mid-20th century, based on the style of the building and the signage. The image is hand-written with "Ray Austin's, Sarasota, Fla. 3613-6" at the bottom.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a Texaco gas station, showcasing its distinctive architecture and signage. The building features a flat roof with a prominent "TEXACO" sign above the entrance, accompanied by a large circular sign on a pole to the left, displaying the Texaco logo and the letter "T." The gas pumps are situated in front of the building, with a parking lot surrounding the area.

In the background, trees and a cloudy sky are visible, while a handwritten note at the bottom of the image reads "RAY AUSTIN'S, SARASOTA, FLA." and "3615-5," likely indicating the location and identification number of the photograph. Overall, the image presents a nostalgic view of a classic American gas station from a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

A black-and-white photo of a Texaco gas station in Sarasota, Florida. The station has a signboard with the word "TEXACO" on it. There are also two star-shaped signs on the front of the building. The gas station has two fuel dispensers on the right side. There are also trees and bushes in the area. In the distance, there are houses and a road. The sky is cloudy.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a Texaco gas station in Sarasota, Florida. The gas station is located on Bay Austin's, and the image is labeled with the number "3615-55". The gas station has a sign with the Texaco logo and a weather vane on top. There are two gas pumps in front of the station, and the station has a small building with a roof and windows. There are trees and a grassy area in the background, and the sky is cloudy.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph of a Texaco gas station. The photograph is taken outdoors, with a dramatic, cloudy sky providing a backdrop.

Main Elements:

  • Gas Station: The gas station itself is a classic mid-century modern design, with a flat roof, large windows, and a red and white color scheme. There are gas pumps visible.
  • Texaco Sign: A tall, distinctive Texaco sign stands prominently in front of the station. The sign is the iconic red, white, and blue with the large star. The sign has a large round shape with lights at the top, pointing in various directions.
  • Surroundings: The gas station is located on a large, empty lot, suggesting a somewhat rural or suburban setting. In the background, there are some trees and other buildings.
  • Atmosphere: The image has a slightly melancholy or nostalgic feel, partly due to the black and white processing and the vast sky.

Details:

  • The photograph is of a professional quality.
  • The bottom of the image has text. It reads "RAY AUSTIN'S, SARASOTA, FLA." and a number "36155"

In summary, the photograph captures a moment in time at a Texaco gas station, likely from the mid-20th century, offering a glimpse of American roadside culture.

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

This is a black and white photograph of a Texaco gas station. In the foreground, there is a large Texaco sign with a star and the Texaco logo. The sign is tall and stands on a solid base.

Behind the sign, slightly to the right, is the Texaco gas station building. It has a classic, vintage design with a canopy extending over the gas pumps. The windows are large and display merchandise inside.

The sky in the background is cloudy and dramatic, adding depth to the image. The surrounding area appears to be a typical roadside setting, with some vegetation and possibly a few buildings in the distance.

At the bottom of the photograph, there's handwritten text that reads "Ray Austin's, Sarasota, FLA" along with the number "36155". This suggests the photograph was taken at Ray Austin's Texaco station in Sarasota, Florida.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a vintage Texaco gas station. The station features a prominent Texaco sign with the company's logo, which includes a star with a "T" in the center. The gas station building has a classic design with a flat roof and large windows at the front. There are multiple gas pumps visible in front of the building, indicating it is a service station.

The signpost in front of the station has a circular Texaco logo at the top and appears to have directional arrows, possibly indicating wind direction or serving as a decorative element. The surrounding area includes a spacious parking lot and some trees in the background. The sky is filled with clouds, suggesting an overcast day.

At the bottom of the image, there is a caption that reads "RAY AUSTIN'S, SARASOTA, FLA." along with a number "36156," which might be a reference or identification number. The overall scene captures a nostalgic feel, likely representing a mid-20th-century American gas station.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black and white photograph of a Texaco gas station located in Sarasota, Florida. The image captures the station's corner building with a prominent Texaco sign featuring a star and the "T" logo. The building has a modern, streamlined design typical of mid-20th-century service stations. To the left of the building, there is a large, circular signpost with the Texaco logo. In front of the station, there are several gas pumps with the names "Bay Austin" and "Martal Lubrication" visible on their faces. The surrounding area includes a large paved lot for vehicles and some trees in the background. The sky is overcast, adding a dramatic effect to the scene. The photograph also includes a bottom right corner with a number "36156" and the text "BAY AUSTIN'S, SARASOTA, FLA."

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph of a Texaco gas station. The station features a prominent circular sign with the Texaco logo on a tall pole, and the building itself has a classic mid-20th-century design, with large windows and a canopy over the fuel pumps. The station is surrounded by a spacious concrete area, presumably for parking and customer access. In the background, there are some trees and a cloudy sky. The text at the bottom of the image reads "Ray Austin's, Sarasota, Fla." indicating the name of the station owner and its location in Sarasota, Florida. The number "36155" is also visible at the bottom right, likely a reference or catalog number.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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