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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (mailbox and Spanish Moss)

Date

c. 1955

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, 4.2002.7794

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (mailbox and Spanish Moss)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1955

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.7794

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Tree 92.5
Plant 92.5
Vegetation 73
Nature 72.3
Outdoors 71.6
Art 63.3
Land 60
Ice 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

monochrome 97.2
nature 94
retro 92.2
no person 91.3
vintage 90.9
tree 90.8
people 90.8
wood 89.9
art 88
black and white 84.6
leaf 84.3
flower 84.2
old 82.4
vehicle 80.2
grass 79.8
winter 79.3
one 79.1
wear 78
war 77.8
desktop 77.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

snow 56.7
picket fence 45
winter 42.6
tree 37.9
fence 37.9
forest 37.5
landscape 37.2
trees 33.8
cold 33.6
barrier 28.3
season 27.3
structure 27.3
park 26.8
snowy 26.3
frozen 25.8
gravestone 22.5
frost 22.1
ice 21.5
stone 20.8
outdoors 19.4
obstruction 19
old 18.8
memorial 18.4
woods 18.2
wood 17.5
sky 16.6
cemetery 16
rural 15.9
scenic 15.8
weather 15.6
road 15.4
scenery 14.4
travel 14.1
country 14.1
peaceful 12.8
snowfall 12.8
frosty 12.7
natural 12.7
freeze 12.6
seasonal 12.3
branch 11.9
fog 11.6
scene 11.3
morning 10.9
black 10.8
river 10.7
grunge 10.2
light 10
fall 10
outdoor 9.9
building 9.9
new 9.7
path 9.5
birdhouse 9.2
frame 9.2
countryside 9.1
vintage 9.1
tourist 9.1
vacation 9
grass 8.7
wall 8.7
pine 8.6
outside 8.6
field 8.4
mountains 8.3
city 8.3
lake 8.2
recreation 8.1
sun 8.1
negative 8.1
ski 8
autumn 7.9
lane 7.8
antique 7.8
covered 7.8
mist 7.7
branches 7.7
quiet 7.7
birch 7.6
house 7.6
film 7.5
shelter 7.4
color 7.2
mountain 7.1
cool 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99
tree 98.5
outdoor 93.4
grave 84.9
black and white 81.2
cemetery 77.2
plant 68.3

Color Analysis

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a black and white photo of a cat sitting on a bench -100%

Google Gemini

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a mailbox decorated with bows and what appear to be Christmas presents. The mailbox itself is inscribed with "FLA," suggesting it's located in Florida. Poinsettias are planted around the base of the mailbox post, adding to the festive or seasonal theme.

In the background, a road stretches into the distance, flanked by trees that are heavily draped with Spanish moss. The moss-laden trees give the scene a distinctly Southern or tropical feel, which is consistent with the Florida location. The overall composition suggests a blend of celebration and the natural, somewhat eerie beauty of a moss-draped Southern landscape.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white negative photograph of a rural scene, likely in Florida, based on the "FLA" inscription on the mailbox. It appears to be an older photo, possibly from the mid-20th century or earlier, given the negative format and subject matter.

Specific Details:

  • Scenery: The background features a winding, dark road leading into a lush, dense forest. Large trees with long, hanging Spanish moss create an atmospheric, almost surreal environment. Palm trees can be seen in the distance, reinforcing the Florida setting.
  • Foreground: In the foreground, a mailbox is prominently displayed, decorated with what appears to be gift wrapping and bows, suggesting a celebratory event. It's mounted on a wooden post and is surrounded by leafy plants.
  • Composition: The road acts as a leading line, drawing the eye into the distance and creating depth. The mailbox provides a focal point in the foreground, contrasting with the expansive backdrop of nature.
  • Tone: The image has a dramatic and slightly mysterious quality due to the black-and-white negative format, the heavy use of shadow, and the unusual combination of the decorated mailbox within the natural setting.

Additional Notes:

  • The image is on a film negative, which means the tones are inverted (light areas appear dark, and dark areas appear light).
  • The image is likely a snapshot or amateur photograph, capturing a moment in a specific location.

Text analysis

Amazon

41383
FLA