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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, 4.2002.10737

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, 4.2002.10737

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Machine 97.9
Gas Station 94.1
Pump 94.1
Building 76.7
Architecture 76.7
Tower 76.7
Gas Pump 59.1
Petrol 58.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

gas station 99.6
street 99.5
people 98.8
monochrome 98.5
city 96.4
fair booth 94.5
travel 94
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transportation system 92.1
building 91.8
architecture 90.7
town 89.7
booth 87.5
train 87.4
railway 86.8
urban 86.3
vehicle 85.6
stock 85.5
man 84
locomotive 82.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

building 65.9
cinema 45.2
architecture 44.8
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theater 36.4
house 34.6
station 27.6
home 23.9
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living 7.6
vacation 7.4
transport 7.3
housing 7.1
glass 7

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

outdoor 98.6
text 98.5
road 96.3
black and white 93.4
black 77.6
white 76.3
sky 64.8
monochrome 55.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Clock Tower

Clarifai

Building
Tree

AWS Rekognition

Clock Tower 76.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

streetview architecture 60.1%
cars vehicles 36%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-15

an old photo of a train 64.1%
an old photo of a train station 64%
old photo of a train 57.8%

Clarifai

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

a gas station in the 1950s.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a gas station with a gas station and gas pumps

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image shows a negative of a vintage Texaco gas station. The building has a mid-century modern architectural design, featuring clean lines and a curved roof overhang. The station is equipped with multiple fuel pumps and signage identifying services like "Marfak Lubrication" and "Washing." The lettering "Ray Austin" is displayed prominently, possibly identifying the owner or manager. Visible in the background are trees and open space, suggesting a suburban or rural setting. The inverted colors give the scene an unusual, high-contrast visual aesthetic.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image depicts a vintage Texaco gas station in a negative format, showcasing classic mid-20th century design. The gas station features several prominent Texaco branding elements, including the iconic star logo visible on the gas pumps and the building. There are multiple gas pumps at the front, each adorned with signs indicating services such as "Made by Fire-Chief" and "Texaco." Above the gas pumps, there is signage for various services offered, including "Marfak Lubrication" and "Washing."

The building has a distinct overhang that shelters the pumps, and the station's name, "RAY AUSTIN," is displayed prominently on the front. Inside the station, through large glass windows, different products and supplies are visible with signs like "Firestone," "Batteries," and "Auto Supplies."

The background shows a dramatic sky with a large formation of clouds, creating a striking contrast due to the negative format. Overall, the image is a nostalgic look at a classic service station, emphasizing its architectural style and branding prevalent in that era.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows a black and white photograph of a gas station. The gas station has a distinctive architectural style with a curved roof and a prominent sign that says "Ray Austin". The gas station has multiple fuel pumps and a service area for vehicle maintenance and washing. The sky in the background appears to be cloudy, creating a dramatic contrast with the stark black and white tones of the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a 1950s-era Texaco gas station. The station, identified as "Ray Austin" on the front, features a distinctive modernist architectural style with clean lines and a prominent overhang. The building has multiple gas pumps in front and offers services including "Marfak Lubrication" and "Washing" as indicated by signage. The station appears to be well-maintained and includes a Firestone retail section with windows displaying automotive supplies. The image shows multiple vintage gas pumps lined up under the canopy. The dramatic sky in the background features dark clouds, which creates a striking contrast in this architectural photograph. This represents a classic example of mid-20th century American commercial architecture and automotive service stations.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a gas station, showcasing its architectural features and signage.

Gas Station Structure:
The gas station is a single-story building with a flat roof, featuring a prominent canopy that covers the gas pumps. The structure is painted in a light color, with a darker accent wall on the right side of the building. A sign reading "RAY AUSTIN" is visible above the entrance, accompanied by a smaller sign on the left side of the building that reads "BATTERIES AUTO SUPPLIES."

Gas Pumps:
Four gas pumps are positioned under the canopy, each with a distinctive design. The pumps feature a round sign on top with a star in the center, surrounded by a circle with the words "TEXACO" written in white letters. The pumps also display various advertisements, including one for "SPRINGFIELD" and another for "MARFAX LUBRICATION." A sign on the right side of the building reads "WASHING."

Background:
In the background, a railroad track is visible on the left side of the image, with trees and a cloudy sky above. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rural or suburban setting, likely from the mid-20th century.

Additional Details:
A handwritten note in the top-right corner of the image reads "H5193," which may indicate the photograph's identification number or other relevant information. The image appears to be a historical document, possibly used for archival or research purposes.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a gas station, with the building and pumps prominently displayed. The gas station's architecture is characterized by a flat roof and a large windowed frontage, which allows for an unobstructed view of the interior. Above the entrance, a sign reads "RAY AUSTIN" in white letters, while another sign on the right side of the building features the words "MARFAK LUBRICATION" and "WASHING" in white letters.

In front of the gas station, four gas pumps are arranged in a row, each featuring a circular sign with the Texaco logo and the words "TEXACO" written in white letters. The pumps themselves are adorned with various signs and advertisements, including one that reads "AIR WATER" and another that promotes "Firestone" tires.

The background of the image is dominated by a dark and cloudy sky, which adds to the overall sense of nostalgia and retro charm. The photograph appears to be an old print, with a white border around the edges and a small notation in the top-right corner that reads "HS198." Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of a bygone era when gas stations were a staple of American life.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a gas station. The gas station has a classic design with a canopy roof and a sign that reads "RAY AUSTIN" on the front. There are several gas pumps in front of the station, each with a different brand logo. The gas station also has a small store with a sign that reads "MARFAX LUBRICATION" and "WASHING" on the side. The image has a watermark with the text "H519E" in the top right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a gas station. The building has a modern, streamlined design with a curved roof and large windows. The gas pumps are situated in front of the building, and there are signs above them indicating different services such as "MARFAX LUBRICATION" and "WASHING." The gas pumps have circular signs on top, possibly indicating the brand or type of fuel. The area is well-lit, and the sky above 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, slightly inverted negative view of a vintage gas station. The style suggests it was taken in the mid-20th century, likely the 1940s or 50s.

Main Elements:

  • Gas Station Structure: The gas station has a streamlined, Art Deco-inspired design. It features a large, overhanging canopy supported by pillars, and a main building with a storefront window and a flat roof. The building is a dark color, likely deep blue or black, and decorated with white or light-colored trim.
  • Gas Pumps: Multiple vintage gas pumps are positioned in front of the canopy. They have distinct designs with visible hoses and dials.
  • Service Areas: The gas station has sections for "Marfak Lubrication" and "Washing".
  • Signage: Several signs are visible, including "Ray Austin" above the storefront, a Firestone sign, and signs for other services. The Texaco star logo is prominent on the gas pumps.
  • Environment: The sky is filled with dramatic, dark clouds, adding a sense of depth and contrast. The ground is asphalt.

Additional Details:

  • The storefront window of the main building displays a selection of items, including tires and batteries.
  • There is an air pump for tires.

Style and Tone: The photograph has a classic, almost nostalgic feel, reminiscent of the golden age of automobiles and road trips. The inverted colors add a slightly surreal or dreamlike quality.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an undated black-and-white photograph of an old Texaco gas station.

The station is a classic design with a broad, flat roof over the pumps and service bays, supported by slender columns. The side of the building features large windows with "Firestone," "Batteries," and "Auto Supplies" signs, indicating that the station also sold auto parts. The name "Ray Austin" is printed above the windows.

Under the roof, several gas pumps are lined up, each with a Texaco star logo and vintage design. In addition to gas pumps, there are machines for air and water. To the right of the pumps, the building has bays for "Marfak Lubrication" and "Washing."

The sky above is filled with dramatic clouds, adding a sense of age and timelessness to the scene. The road in front of the station is dark and worn. The overall impression is one of nostalgia for a bygone era of roadside Americana.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a vintage Texaco gas station, likely from the mid-20th century. The station features a distinctive architectural style with a streamlined, art deco design. The building has a flat roof with a prominent overhang, supported by columns, providing shade to the gas pumps below.

The gas station is branded with the name "Ray Austin" prominently displayed on the front facade. There are three gas pumps visible, each with a different branding:

  1. The first pump on the left has the Texaco logo and branding.
  2. The middle pump is labeled "Marfak Lubrication."
  3. The third pump on the right is labeled "Washing."

The station appears to offer a variety of services, including gasoline, lubrication, and car washing. The windows of the station showcase additional services or products such as batteries and auto supplies.

The overall setting suggests a well-maintained and clean gas station, with a clear, open forecourt area for vehicles to pull in and out. The sky in the background is dramatic, with dark clouds hinting at an impending storm. The photograph is in black and white, adding to the nostalgic feel of the image.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a vintage gas station. The station is modern in design, with a streamline architecture, featuring curved edges and a clean, minimalist aesthetic. The building is labeled "Ray Austin" at the top, indicating the name of the gas station or the owner. The front of the station has large glass windows, likely displaying products such as tires and automotive supplies.

The gas pumps are prominently displayed in the foreground, with the brand name "Texaco" visible on the pump nozzles. There are also signs for "Marfak Lubrication" and "Washing" adjacent to the pumps, suggesting additional services offered by the station. The gas pumps are designed with a retro style, featuring round handles and labels for different grades of fuel.

The sky in the background appears cloudy, adding a dramatic backdrop to the scene. The overall impression is of a mid-20th-century gas station setup, combining functionality with a touch of aesthetic appeal of the era.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a Texaco gas station. The station features a prominent canopy with the Texaco logo on it. The building is labeled "Ray Austin" and has sections for "Marfax Lubrication" and "Washing." There are multiple gas pumps in front of the building, and the interior of the station is visible through large windows, showing various products and equipment. The sky is cloudy, and the surrounding area appears to be relatively open and sparsely populated. The overall style of the image suggests it is from a mid-20th-century era.

Text analysis

Amazon

RAY
RAY AUSTIN
AUSTIN
MARFAK
MARFAK LUBRICATION
WASHING
LUBRICATION
Firestone
AIR
WATER
Coca-Cola
TERACO
PLESS
45198
....
ESTE
1231
UASA PLESS
ESTE SSPRUES
BATTERICS
AU
UASA
SSPRUES
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FIRE-CHITE
USA

Google

RAY AUSTIN MARFAK LUBRICATION WASHING AUTO SOPUES SP RASE Fireston TaIES
RAY
AUSTIN
MARFAK
LUBRICATION
WASHING
AUTO
SOPUES
SP
RASE
Fireston
TaIES