Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Burger Queen/Hamburger 15 cents)

Date

c. 1950

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, 4.2002.7174

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Burger Queen/Hamburger 15 cents)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.7174

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Nature 98
Shelter 95
Countryside 95
Rural 95
Outdoors 95
Building 95
Fog 77.7
Smoke 72.9
Road 68.6
Machine 65.1
Urban 64.9
Car 63.1
Automobile 63.1
Transportation 63.1
Vehicle 63.1
Path 61
Postal Office 59.6
Housing 58
Weather 57.9
Tarmac 57.5
Asphalt 57.5
Boardwalk 55.8
Bridge 55.8
Sand 55.2
Hotel 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

winter 99.1
fog 98.5
architecture 98.3
street 98.3
snow 97.6
no person 97.3
sky 96.8
travel 96.3
outdoors 96.2
empty 95
road 94.3
nature 93.7
cold 93.5
weather 92.5
house 92.3
dawn 92.2
monochrome 92
city 91
building 89
transportation system 88.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

expressway 58.4
sky 39.9
landscape 27.6
ski slope 26.5
snow 22.6
slope 22.1
structure 21.7
architecture 21.3
winter 19.6
travel 18.3
city 18.3
cloud 18.1
cold 17.2
industry 17.1
trees 16.9
scene 16.5
geological formation 16.4
sunset 16.2
house 15.1
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urban 14.9
station 14.5
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building 14.3
construction 13.7
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weather 12.7
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supermarket 11.6
facility 11.1
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water 10.7
fire station 10.7
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transportation 9.9
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outdoors 9.7
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grocery store 9.4
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signboard 9.2
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day 8.6
bridge 8.6
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electric 8.4
crane 8.4
field 8.4
ship 8.3
ocean 8.3
technology 8.2
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lines 8.1
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buildings 7.6
electricity 7.6
town 7.4
mountains 7.4
exterior 7.4
vacation 7.4
new 7.3
marketplace 7.1
beach 7
modern 7

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Sky 91.1
Cloud 89.6
Building 88
Rectangle 86.2
Black-and-white 84.1
Font 78.2
Tints and shades 76.1
Water 74.7
Monochrome 72.9
Monochrome photography 72.4
Room 64.8
Landscape 64.6
City 62.8
Paper product 59.1
Photographic paper 58.2
Art 57.5
History 56.9
Horizon 56.5
Facade 54.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

text 99.2
sky 98.4
fog 90.7
outdoor 87.1
black and white 68.3
building 63.2

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

beaches seaside 97.6%
nature landscape 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-08

a sign on the side of a road 76.3%
a sign on the side of the road 74.9%
a sign over a road 74.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a gas station with a gas station and a gas station -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image seems to be a negative photograph of a retro-style fast food restaurant. The signage reads "Burger Queen" on one prominent canopy and "15¢ Hamburgers" on another, indicative of an old-fashioned burger drive-in or diner. The design includes large, minimalist canopies supported by pillars, with a car visible parked near the structure. The surrounding area appears to be open and sparsely landscaped, with a flat road and a few features like bushes or fencing. The sky has some scattered clouds. The negative effect makes the light areas dark and vice versa, creating an inverted perspective on brightness and colors.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is a black-and-white negative photograph of a retro-style fast food restaurant with prominent signage. The establishment is called "Burger Queen" as indicated by the large sign perched on top of a canopy. There is another sign that advertises "Hamburgers" for 15 cents. The architecture and design suggest a vintage American diner or drive-in style from the mid-20th century, with flat canopy roofs and an open, inviting layout. There is a classic car parked near the restaurant, contributing to the vintage feel of the scene. The background features a wide open sky with some clouds, indicating that the setting might be in a suburban or less densely built-up area. The negative format of the image inverts the colors, giving it a distinct and aged appearance.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a Burger Queen restaurant, showcasing its distinctive architecture and signage.

  • Burger Queen Sign: The prominent sign at the top of the image reads "Burger Queen" in bold, white letters with a red outline. It is mounted on a square-shaped structure supported by two pillars, one at each corner. The sign is positioned above a canopy that extends over the entrance to the restaurant.
  • Hamburgers Sign: To the right of the main sign, another sign displays the price of hamburgers: "15¢ HAMBURGERS". This sign is also mounted on a square-shaped structure and is positioned above a small grassy area.
  • Restaurant Building: The restaurant building is visible behind the signs, featuring a flat roof and a long, rectangular shape. It has a large window along the front facade, which allows natural light to enter the interior.
  • Canopy: The canopy above the entrance to the restaurant provides shade for customers waiting to be seated or for those eating outside. It is supported by two pillars, one at each corner, and has a flat roof.
  • Grassy Area: A small grassy area is located to the right of the main sign, which may be used for outdoor seating or as a buffer zone between the restaurant and the parking lot.
  • Parking Lot: The parking lot is visible in the foreground of the image, with several cars parked in front of the restaurant. The lot is paved and has a few trees scattered throughout.
  • Skyline: The background of the image features a cloudy sky with a few trees visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and retro charm, evoking memories of a bygone era when fast food restaurants were a staple of American culture.

In summary, the image presents a charming and retro snapshot of a Burger Queen restaurant, complete with its distinctive signage, architecture, and surroundings. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, inviting viewers to step back in time and experience the nostalgia of a classic American fast food joint.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a Burger Queen restaurant, showcasing its exterior and signage. The prominent features include:

  • A large sign with the words "BURGER QUEEN" in white letters on a dark background, situated above the entrance.
  • A smaller sign to the right of the main sign, displaying "15¢ HAMBURGERS" in white letters on a dark background.
  • A parking lot in front of the restaurant, with a few cars visible.
  • A grassy area to the right of the parking lot, featuring a few trees and bushes.
  • A cloudy sky above the restaurant, with a few birds flying overhead.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the Burger Queen restaurant's exterior and its signage, giving an idea of what the restaurant looked like during its operational period.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a Burger Queen restaurant. The restaurant has a modern design with a large canopy and a sign that reads "BURGER QUEEN" on top. There is a signboard with the price of hamburgers, which is 15 cents. The restaurant has a drive-thru service, and there is a car parked in front of the building. The area is surrounded by grass and trees, and there is a streetlight in the distance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a Burger Queen restaurant. The restaurant is a single-story building with a flat roof and a large signboard above the entrance. The signboard features the name "Burger Queen" in bold letters. The building has large windows and a small porch with a bench. There is a car parked in front of the restaurant. The road in front of the restaurant is empty, and there are no other vehicles or people visible in the image. The sky is cloudy, and there are some trees and bushes in the background.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vintage black and white photograph depicting a mid-century drive-in restaurant, likely in the United States. It has a stark, slightly eerie quality to it, possibly enhanced by its negative form.

Key Elements:

  • Restaurant Structures: There are multiple structures. There's a building with a counter and seating, probably for walk-in customers. There are also several canopy-like structures supported by pillars. One is emblazoned with "BURGER QUEEN" at the top. A second with "15¢ HAMBURGERS."
  • Automobiles and Traffic: There are no cars or any signs of customers.
  • Setting and Background: The restaurant is set in an open area. A few trees, bushes and the cloudy sky fill the background.

Style and Tone:

  • Vintage: The architecture of the structures, the lettering, and the overall aesthetic are characteristic of the mid-20th century.
  • Minimalist: The image has a clean, uncluttered feel. The composition emphasizes the structures and the open space.
  • Serene/Quiet: The image lacks any sign of bustle or activity, which creates a sense of stillness.

Let me know if you would like a more detailed analysis or description!

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an aged black and white photograph of a vintage Burger Queen restaurant. The building features a distinctive architectural style with a flat roof supported by a central column. The signage proudly displays "Burger Queen" along the roofline. Adjacent to the main structure is a smaller kiosk with a sign advertising "15¢ Hamburgers." The restaurant is located alongside a road. There are also a few clouds in the sky.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a vintage fast-food restaurant named "Burger Queen." The establishment features a prominent sign with the name "Burger Queen" in large, illuminated letters at the top of a tall, slanted canopy. Below the canopy, there is another sign advertising "15¢ Hamburgers."

The building itself has a modern design for its time, with a flat roof and a long, horizontal structure. There are large windows along the front, and the exterior is decorated with a pattern of square tiles. The restaurant appears to be well-maintained and clean, with landscaping that includes bushes and shrubs in front of the building.

A car is parked near the entrance, and the overall scene suggests a quiet, possibly early morning or evening setting, given the lighting and the lack of people visible in the photograph. The image captures a nostalgic glimpse into the past, showcasing the architecture and advertising styles of mid-20th century Americana.

Text analysis

Amazon

BURGER
HAMBURGERS
BURGER QUEEN
QUEEN
AIR
THE
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15¢
4044241-8

Google

BIRGER JUEEN 15 HAMBURGERS URB AIR TH5
BIRGER
JUEEN
15
HAMBURGERS
URB
AIR
TH5