Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (parking lot of Azure Tides Motel)

Date

1956

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, 4.2002.8914

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (parking lot of Azure Tides Motel)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.8914

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Automobile 99.1
Vehicle 99.1
Transportation 99.1
Road 96.4
Human 94.5
Tarmac 90.2
Asphalt 90.2
Building 88.7
Urban 82.3
City 80.8
Town 80.8
Architecture 78.4
Tree 78.3
Plant 78.3
Downtown 72
Intersection 67.1
Path 65.4
Freeway 62.8
Palm Tree 61.4
Arecaceae 61.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

monochrome 99.5
people 98.2
street 97
transportation system 94.8
city 93.1
architecture 90.9
no person 90.4
man 90.3
black and white 89.2
train 87.6
vehicle 87.1
group 85.5
adult 84.6
many 82.9
building 81.7
car 80.7
indoors 79.9
travel 76.4
group together 74
furniture 73.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

gymnasium 40.3
architecture 38.2
city 34.9
athletic facility 33
building 28.3
facility 27.2
structure 25.5
sky 24.9
travel 21.8
landscape 21.6
water 20.7
urban 20.1
river 19.6
landmark 19
billboard 18.3
negative 17.4
construction 17.1
road 16.3
signboard 16.1
cityscape 15.1
bridge 15.1
film 15
downtown 14.4
history 14.3
house 13.8
palace 13.8
tower 13.4
buildings 13.2
tourism 13.2
summer 12.9
night 12.4
capital 12.3
center 12.2
hall 12.2
famous 12.1
street 12
old 11.8
tree 11.5
town 11.1
day 11
vacation 10.6
skyline 10.5
boat 10.2
historic 10.1
waterfront 10
coast 9.9
modern 9.8
ship 9.7
scene 9.5
grass 9.5
sea 9.4
photographic paper 9.4
transport 9.1
tourist 9.1
transportation 9
university 8.9
skyscraper 8.6
fountain 8.6
traffic 8.6
monument 8.4
glass 7.8
highway 7.7
place 7.5
home 7.2
residence 7.2
car 7.2
holiday 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99.8
black and white 89.5
building 81.3
black 76.2
white 75.3
sky 63.3
tree 50.7
vintage 44.9
old 40.1
image 33.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Car 99.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 91.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 73%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

nature landscape 87.6%
streetview architecture 6.8%
interior objects 2.4%
beaches seaside 1.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-09

a vintage photo of a person 72.9%
a vintage photo of a library 68.8%
a vintage photo of a person in a library 55.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a dog on the side

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This is a black-and-white negative image, likely from a vintage photograph. It depicts a mid-century modern motel or hotel with a three-story structure situated near parking spaces with classic cars. Palm trees are visible, indicating the location might be in a warm, tropical or subtropical region. The photo features people sitting outdoors on lawn chairs and tables, suggesting a recreational atmosphere. The raised building exterior appears to have a staircase leading up, along with balconies. The dark inverted tones give it a retro, archival look, making it a photographic negative.

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

The image appears to be a negative photograph, which depicts a classic mid-20th century scene. It shows a two-story motel or hotel with cars parked in front of it, typical of a mid-century American style. The building has balconies with railings and large windows. Palm trees are present, suggesting a warm climate, possibly in a place like Florida or California.

Multiple vintage cars, likely from the 1950s or 60s, are parked in the lot, indicative of the era. There are also people visible in the image: a person near a car in the foreground and a couple sitting at a table on the lawn in the bottom right corner. The presence of stripe-type covers over the windows or balconies suggests an architectural detail from that period. The negative effect inverts the colors, so the sky appears dark, and the structures and ground appear light. The handwritten number at the bottom (41906) and the surrounding border indicate it may be an archival or catalogued image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a hotel or resort complex located near a body of water, likely an ocean or lake. The building has a modern, mid-century architectural style with multiple floors and balconies overlooking the water. There are palm trees and other tropical vegetation surrounding the building, suggesting a warm, coastal location. In the foreground, there are several parked cars and people relaxing on the lawn or near the water's edge. The overall scene conveys a sense of a peaceful, resort-like atmosphere.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the 1950s showing a two-story motel or apartment building with a modern, mid-century design. The building features clean lines, large windows, and balconies with decorative railings. Palm trees line the property, giving it a tropical or coastal feel. In the foreground, there's a parking lot with several period-appropriate cars parked in a row. On the lawn area, there appear to be some lawn chairs set up. The architecture is typical of the post-war modernist style popular in resort areas during this era. The image has a number "41906" written or stamped at the bottom, suggesting it might be from an archival collection or documentation series.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a motel, with a parking lot in the foreground and a two-story building in the background. The parking lot is empty except for one car, and there are several palm trees scattered throughout the area. In the bottom-right corner of the image, there appears to be a grassy area with outdoor furniture.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a tropical or subtropical location, possibly in Florida or California, given the presence of palm trees. The motel's architecture and design also suggest that it may have been built in the mid-20th century, during the heyday of roadside motels in the United States.

It's worth noting that the image has a distinctive aesthetic, with a faded or washed-out quality that gives it a nostalgic or retro feel. This could be due to the age of the photograph, as well as any processing or editing techniques that may have been used to enhance or restore the image. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a bygone era of American travel and hospitality, and offers a fascinating look at the architecture and design of a classic motel from the past.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a motel, showcasing its exterior and surrounding area.

The motel is a two-story building with a flat roof, featuring a long, rectangular shape. It has a row of windows on each floor, accompanied by a balcony on the second floor. The building is situated in a parking lot, where several cars are parked. In front of the motel, there is a small grassy area with palm trees and other vegetation. The background of the image appears to be a dark sky, possibly at night.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the 1950s or 1960s, given the style of the motel and the cars parked in the lot. The image may have been used for advertising or promotional purposes, highlighting the motel's amenities and location.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building that appears to be a hotel. The building is a two-story structure with balconies on the second floor. There are several cars parked in front of the building, and a few people are sitting on chairs around a table on the grass. A person is standing near the car, and another is walking on the road. The image has a watermark with the number "41906" in the bottom right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The black-and-white image shows an aerial view of a hotel, possibly the Howard Johnson's Hotel, with its parking lot and outdoor seating area. The hotel has a modern architectural design, with a series of balconies and windows, and is surrounded by palm trees. There are several cars parked in the parking lot, and a few people are sitting on the chairs in the outdoor seating area. The image has a watermark with the text "41906" on the bottom right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white negative of a mid-century modern motel or hotel. The photograph has a somewhat dated feel, likely from the mid-20th century based on the style of the building and the parked cars.

Key Features:

  • Building: A two-story building stretches across the frame. It features a flat roof, balconies with simple railings, and rows of windows. The overall architectural style is characteristic of the mid-century modern era.
  • Landscape: The landscape surrounding the building includes palm trees, suggesting a tropical or coastal location.
  • Cars: Numerous vintage cars are parked along a driveway, further emphasizing the era the photograph was taken.
  • People: There are a few people visible: one walking near the car in the foreground, and some relaxing in chairs on the lawn near the parking area.
  • Sky and Lighting: The sky is dark.

Additional Details:

  • The image is a negative, meaning the light and dark areas are reversed.
  • A partial structure can be seen at the top right corner of the image.

Overall, the image is a glimpse into a mid-century vacation spot, with its iconic architecture and relaxed ambiance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

This is a grayscale photograph or a print of a photo negative depicting a mid-century modern style motel or hotel. The structure is two stories high, with multiple rooms, each having a balcony. Palm trees are interspersed throughout the scene, adding to the tropical or subtropical ambiance. A number of cars are parked in a lot adjacent to the building. On a patch of grass, people are seen seated in chairs, possibly relaxing or conversing. The composition includes a portion of what appears to be an overhanging structure at the top edge, casting a shadow on the scene. The image has a high contrast, typical of photographs or negatives from the era. The number "41906" is written on the lower border of the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a model or miniature representation of a modern, multi-story building complex, possibly a resort or hotel, set in a tropical environment. The building features a contemporary architectural style with large windows and balconies. There are several palm trees and other tropical vegetation surrounding the structure, enhancing the tropical ambiance.

In the foreground, there is a waterway with boats docked along it, suggesting that the complex may have waterfront access or be located near a marina. A car is parked near the entrance of the building, and there are miniature figures of people scattered around, adding to the realistic detail of the model.

The setting appears to be well-maintained and designed for leisure, with pathways, landscaping, and outdoor seating areas visible. The overall scene conveys a sense of luxury and relaxation, typical of a high-end resort or vacation destination. The image is in black and white, which gives it a vintage feel. The number "41906" is visible at the bottom of the image, which might be an identification or catalog number.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a resort or hotel complex at night. The building features multiple levels with large windows and balconies. Palm trees are visible in the background, suggesting a tropical or coastal setting. The foreground includes a spacious parking area with several cars parked, and a few people are seen relaxing on lounge chairs near the edge of the photo. The lighting appears to be focused on the building, creating a contrast with the dark night sky. The image has a vintage feel, possibly from the mid-20th century, indicated by the style of the cars and the overall aesthetic.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a two-story building, likely a motel or hotel, with a parking lot in front. The building has a flat roof and multiple balconies with railings. There are palm trees and other vegetation around the building. In the foreground, there is a swimming pool with a few people sitting on lounge chairs and tables. Several cars are parked in the lot, and a staircase leads up to the building from the pool area. The scene appears to be set during the evening or night, as the sky is dark. The image has a somewhat surreal quality, possibly due to the lighting or the angle of the photograph. The number "41906" is printed at the bottom right corner of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

41906
YT37012
VAGOY

Google

41906.
41906.