Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (motel endorsement sign)

Date

1958

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, 4.2002.8017

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (motel endorsement sign)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1958

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.8017

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Symbol 93.1
Flag 92.3
Weather 86.8
Nature 86.8
Building 82.7
Architecture 82.7
Tower 82.7
Tarmac 81.8
Asphalt 81.8
Outdoors 67.1
Road 57.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 99.1
street 99
people 98.7
no person 98.6
war 94.7
outdoors 94.4
road 93.3
travel 90.1
water 90
architecture 88.8
vehicle 88.7
many 88.4
man 88.3
adult 87.2
group 86.9
military 86.7
transportation system 86.4
town 86.3
city 86.1
group together 85.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

signboard 100
billboard 96.6
structure 63.4
sky 35.7
scoreboard 27.4
sign 27.1
city 24.1
board 23.8
street 22.1
road 21.7
building 18.3
semaphore 17.9
landscape 17.8
urban 17.5
light 16.7
architecture 15.6
clouds 14.4
tower 14.3
apparatus 13.5
downtown 13.4
travel 13.4
traffic 13.3
cloud 12.9
business 12.1
symbol 12.1
equipment 12.1
sunset 11.7
night 11.5
car 11.3
outdoors 11.2
modern 10.5
skyline 10.4
transportation 9.9
metal 9.7
warning 9.6
high 9.5
pole 9.5
snow 9.4
landmark 9
technology 8.9
skyscraper 8.9
scene 8.7
drive 8.5
tall 8.5
silhouette 8.3
horizon 8.1
sea 7.8
tree 7.8
district 7.8
lamp 7.7
cityscape 7.6
house 7.5
office 7.2
intersection 7.2
sunlight 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Cloud 93
Leaf 89.6
Black 89.5
Sky 89.2
Plant 89.1
Black-and-white 85.1
Font 82.9
Adaptation 79.3
Tree 77.7
Tints and shades 77.2
Landscape 76.6
Rectangle 75.1
Monochrome photography 71.1
Grass 68.7
Monochrome 68
Palm tree 66.8
Arecales 66.8
History 64.8
Stock photography 64
Art 63.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99.1
sky 85.2
black and white 82.1
cloud 81.3
billboard 74.9
tree 54.1
sign 33.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Clock Tower

Clarifai

Tree
House
Window
Poster
Billboard

AWS Rekognition

Clock Tower 82.7%

Clarifai

Tree 81.3%

Clarifai

Tree 79.8%

Clarifai

Tree 70.6%

Clarifai

Tree 69.2%

Clarifai

Tree 58%

Clarifai

Tree 49.8%

Clarifai

Tree 47.4%

Clarifai

Tree 46.6%

Clarifai

Tree 42.9%

Clarifai

Tree 41.5%

Clarifai

Tree 38.1%

Clarifai

Tree 37.8%

Clarifai

Tree 36.8%

Clarifai

Tree 33.4%

Clarifai

House 66.5%

Clarifai

House 44.6%

Clarifai

Window 53.8%

Clarifai

Window 53.8%

Clarifai

Window 53.3%

Clarifai

Window 49.5%

Clarifai

Window 35.8%

Clarifai

Poster 50.5%

Clarifai

Billboard 35.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

streetview architecture 66.7%
interior objects 23.8%
paintings art 9.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-09

calendar 84.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

the sign at the entrance.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a sign that says, remember the road to the road

OpenAI GPT

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photographic negative of a motel scene. It depicts the front area of the property with signage prominently displayed.

  1. Signboards: A tall sign pole includes a banner reading "Member Quality Courts United – Travel Quality" and also notes AAA approval for the motel. Below it, additional signage indicates that this is a location named "Hildebrand Motel."

  2. Landscape: Shrubs and grass are in the foreground, lining a paved pathway, and a palm tree is visible, giving a tropical or warm-weather feel.

  3. Architecture: The back shows a two-story building, likely the motel itself, featuring visible windows and a staircase. There is also a pool referenced in the signage.

  4. Atmosphere: Dark clouds dominate the sky, suggesting dramatic weather or emphasizing the contrast of the negative image.

The overall scene portrays a mid-20th-century motel environment, with signage reflecting its membership in a recognized travel quality network.

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

The image is a black and white negative photograph showing the exterior of a motel or hotel complex. In the foreground, there is a large sign prominently displayed, which reads "MEMBER QUALITY COURTS UNITED Travel Quality" with an "AAA APPROVED MOTEL" logo beneath it. This indicates that the place is part of the Quality Courts brand and has AAA approval.

In the background, you can see a two-story building with numerous windows, likely the motel itself. There is also well-maintained landscaping, with bushes and a manicured lawn visible.

To the right of the main sign, there is another smaller sign farther down the road that reads "HILDEBRAND POOL MOT..." likely indicating more features or specifics about the establishment.

Palm trees are visible, suggesting a warm or tropical location. The sky is filled with dramatic cloud cover, creating an interesting backdrop to the scene.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows the exterior of a motel called "Quality Courts". The motel is located in a tropical or subtropical setting, as evidenced by the palm trees and lush vegetation in the foreground. The motel building has a mid-20th century architectural style, with a curved roofline and large windows. In the center of the image is a tall sign post displaying the "Quality Courts" logo and indicating that it is a "Member" of the "Quality Courts" travel association, which was approved by the AAA (American Automobile Association). The sky in the background appears stormy, with dark clouds suggesting the possibility of inclement weather. Overall, the image depicts a typical mid-20th century motel scene in a warm, coastal location.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing a motel or motor court property. In the foreground, there's a prominent sign indicating it's a "Member" of "Quality Courts" with "Travel Quality" branding and an "Approved AAA" emblem. The image shows a well-maintained lawn area with some landscaping and bushes. In the background, you can see a two-story motel building and what appears to be palm trees. The sky has dramatic clouds, which stand out in the black and white photography. There's also what appears to be another sign for "Hildebrand" visible in the distance. The overall composition suggests this is likely from the mid-20th century, during the heyday of American motor courts and roadside motels.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a motel, with a sign in the foreground that reads "Member Quality Courts United Inc." and "Travel Quality" below it. The sign also features an "Approved AAA Motel" logo.

In the background, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a two-story building with a staircase leading up to the second floor. There are also some trees and bushes visible, as well as a few cars parked in front of the buildings.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, peaceful setting, possibly in a rural or suburban area. The presence of the AAA logo on the sign indicates that the motel has been approved by the American Automobile Association, which may have been a desirable endorsement for travelers at the time the photo was taken.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a motel, with a sign in the foreground and a building in the background. The sign is on the left side of the image, and it has several logos on it, including "MEMBER QUALITY COURTS" and "APPROVED AAA MOTEL." The building in the background appears to be a motel, with several rooms and a parking lot. There are also some trees and bushes in the foreground, as well as a road or sidewalk running through the center of the image.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the 1950s or 1960s, based on the style of the buildings and the clothing of the people in the image. The image may have been used for advertising or promotional purposes, as it highlights the motel's membership in Quality Courts and its approval by AAA.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

A black-and-white photo of a building with a sign that reads "Quality Courts United Inc." is in front of a pole. The building is surrounded by plants and trees, and there is a pathway in front of it. There is also a sign that reads "Hildebrand Pool" on the right side. The photo has a watermark on the top left corner that reads "SE M113-Y73A2-XA000."

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a motel. The motel is located in the United States and is a member of the Quality Courts United. The motel is approved by the AAA and has a pool. The motel is surrounded by plants and trees, and there is a building in the distance. The image has a watermark with the text "43182" and "MJR-YT37A2-HAOOK" on the top left corner.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

This black and white photograph shows a motel and its signage. In the foreground, there is a lawn of grass and bushes. A sign stands tall in the center, bearing the "Member" logo of "Quality Courts United" along with "Travel Quality" and a "Approved AAA Motel" oval. Behind the sign are palm trees and a two-story building with balconies and windows, the motel itself. Further in the distance, there's another sign partially visible that reads "Hildebrand Pool & Motel". The sky is filled with dramatic, cloudy patterns. The image is an inverse negative, giving it a surreal, high-contrast look. The number "43182" is written in the upper right corner.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

This is a vintage, negative image of a motel or hotel. The scene appears to be from the mid-20th century, capturing a moment of roadside Americana.

Key Elements:

  • Signage: The most prominent feature is the roadside sign. It advertises the "Quality Courts United" motel and includes the AAA approved logo. The sign is mounted on a tall post.
  • Building: Behind the sign, there's a single-story motel building with a simple, rectangular design. It has multiple rooms and appears to have balconies or patios.
  • Landscaping: The foreground features well-manicured grass and dense bushes. Palm trees and other vegetation suggest a warm climate.
  • Road and Street: A road or street runs alongside the motel, with what could be cars and other signages.
  • Sky: The sky is filled with large, dramatic clouds, giving the scene a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Composition:

The photograph is well-composed, with the sign acting as a central focal point. The lines of the building, the road, and the clouds all contribute to the overall perspective.

Atmosphere:

The image has a nostalgic feel, evoking a sense of the past and road trips of a bygone era. The negative image effect creates a unique visual aesthetic.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a motel that appears to be from the mid-20th century. The motel is a member of "Quality Courts," as indicated by the large sign hanging from a pole in the foreground. The sign also shows that the motel is approved by AAA (American Automobile Association). The motel itself is a single-story building with a flat roof and several windows, suggesting multiple rooms.

In front of the motel, there is a well-maintained garden area with bushes and palm trees, adding to the aesthetic appeal. The sky is filled with clouds, creating a dramatic backdrop. The overall scene suggests a typical roadside motel from the 1950s or 1960s, emphasizing comfort and quality for travelers. The photograph has a vintage feel, capturing a moment in time when road trips and motel stays were a common part of American travel culture.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

COURTS
MOTEL
Travel
QUALITY
MEMBER
Travel Quality
43182
Quality
APPROVED
POOL
AAA
HILDEBRAND
UNITED
INC
ASS
POOL N
NOT
N
MJ17-YT37°-АX

Google

43182 МЕMBER www. QUALITY COURTS UNITED Travel Quality PPROVED CAD HILDEBRAND MOTEL
43182
МЕMBER
www.
QUALITY
COURTS
UNITED
Travel
Quality
PPROVED
CAD
HILDEBRAND
MOTEL