Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (road sign: "Jesus is coming soon")

Date

1947

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, 4.2002.7312

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (road sign: "Jesus is coming soon")

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1947

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.7312

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Nature 92.5
Outdoors 88.2
Road 85.8
Symbol 83.1
Building 67.4
Ground 65.5
Sign 64.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 96.4
outdoors 94.9
dark 94.4
winter 92.6
horizontal plane 92.1
no person 91.8
nature 91.3
desktop 90.6
old 89.9
weather 88.6
dirty 88.6
empty 88
black and white 87.3
landscape 86.8
retro 86.5
sky 86.3
snow 82.1
cold 81.9
architecture 79.6
vintage 79.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

billboard 78.6
signboard 64.3
structure 56.3
negative 32.8
landscape 31.3
sky 27.8
film 27.2
fog 19.3
city 19.2
grunge 18.8
trees 18.7
old 18.1
tree 17.7
forest 17.4
vintage 16.6
photographic paper 15.8
snow 15.7
environment 15.7
black 15.1
architecture 14.9
cloud 14.7
mountain 14.3
stone 13.8
clouds 13.5
travel 13.4
grungy 13.3
texture 13.2
scene 13
antique 12.1
horizon 11.7
wall 11.7
space 11.7
retro 11.5
building 11.2
outdoors 11.2
cold 11.2
art 11.1
pattern 11
season 10.9
paint 10.9
frame 10.8
photographic equipment 10.5
ancient 10.4
screen 10.4
rough 10
aged 10
border 10
morning 10
haze 9.8
rural 9.7
scenic 9.7
urban 9.6
design 9.6
expressway 9.2
silhouette 9.1
tourism 9.1
dirty 9.1
scenery 9
color 8.9
mist 8.7
panorama 8.6
weathered 8.6
skyline 8.6
canvas 8.6
buildings 8.5
weather 8.4
mountains 8.3
park 8.2
tower 8.1
water 8
memorial 7.9
text 7.9
hills 7.8
culture 7.7
winter 7.7
outdoor 7.7
damaged 7.6
environmental 7.5
field 7.5
background 7.5
natural 7.4
graphic 7.3
sun 7.3
copy space 7.2
gravestone 7.2
autumn 7

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Rectangle 84.6
Font 82.7
Grass 82.5
Monochrome 73.4
Monochrome photography 72.8
Plant 72.5
Grave 70.1
Cemetery 70
Landscape 69.8
Slope 69.2
Cross 67.3
History 65.3
Soil 56.6
Pattern 56.1
Groundcover 53.4
Symbol 53.3
Paper product 53.2
Grassland 52.9
Illustration 52.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

text 100
grave 94.7
cemetery 93.6
black 90.4
black and white 80.7
sky 70.8
old 45
vintage 26.5
sign 15.5

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-15

graphical user interface, calendar 61.4%

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

a photograph of a sign that says welcome to the city of sedon -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a large cross standing prominently in an overgrown field. The cross has the message "JESUS IS COMING SOON" written vertically and horizontally on its structure. In the background, there are railway tracks, utility poles, and some sparse structures, suggesting a rural or semi-rural area. Beneath the photograph is text indicating "J.J. Steinmetz, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla."

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

The image is a grayscale negative photograph showing a grassy field with a large wooden cross in the foreground. The cross bears the message "JESUS IS COMING SOON," with each of these words written on the arms and upright sections of the cross. In the background, there are railroad tracks and some trees or brush. Utility poles and wires are visible as well. The bottom of the image contains the text "J. J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA." and a series of numbers. The entire photograph appears to be inverted, typical of a negative image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sign in a field, with the words "MICHELIN IS COMING SOON" written on it. The sign is in the shape of a cross and has a vertical pole with the word "MICHELIN" written on it, and two horizontal poles with the words "IS COMING" and "SOON" written on them.

The sign is standing in a field of tall grass and weeds, with a road running behind it. There are some trees and power lines visible in the background. The sky is dark and cloudy, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or on a overcast day.

At the bottom of the image, there is a white border with some text written on it. The text reads "J.J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA." and "23284". This suggests that the photo was taken by J.J. Steinmetz, a photographer who worked in Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. The number "23284" may be a reference number or a date.

Overall, the image appears to be a promotional photo for Michelin, a tire company, announcing their arrival in the area. The sign is likely a temporary installation, and the photo was taken to document the event.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sign in a field, with the words "JESUS IS COMING SOON" written on it. The sign is shaped like a cross and appears to be made of wood or metal. It is standing upright in a field of tall grass, with a few trees and power lines visible in the background.

The sign is likely a religious advertisement or a warning message, and the image may have been taken for documentary or archival purposes. The photograph is bordered by a white frame with a number "23284" written at the top and bottom, suggesting that it may be part of a larger collection of images.

Overall, the image presents a striking and thought-provoking scene, with the sign's message and the surrounding landscape combining to create a sense of drama and intrigue.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a tall wooden cross standing in a field, with the words "Jesus is coming soon" written on it. The cross is standing in the middle of a field, with tall grass and trees in the background. There is a train track in the background, and some trees and power lines can be seen in the distance. The image has a watermark in the top left corner that reads "J.J. Steinmetz, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cross sign with the words "JESUS IS COMING SOON" written on it. The cross is situated in a field with tall grass and weeds, and there is a road visible in the background. The sky is dark, and it appears to be dusk or dawn. There are also some trees and utility poles visible in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a grayscale photograph, appearing to be a negative. The central focus is a large, cross-shaped sign.

The Sign:

  • The sign is in the shape of a cross.
  • The words "JESUS" are displayed vertically down the stem of the cross.
  • The words "IS COMING" are written horizontally across the crossbar.
  • The words "SOON" are also written vertically on the cross.

Setting:

  • The sign is positioned in a field with tall grasses or weeds.
  • A railway track is visible in the midground.
  • In the background, there are trees and some distant structures, possibly buildings.
  • Power lines and a telephone pole are also present, suggesting an urban-rural interface.

Additional Details:

  • The image seems to be a vintage photograph, as evidenced by the presence of the frame and the "KODAK" label on the side of the image.
  • At the bottom of the photo are some details like the number "23284" and the caption "J. J. Steinmetz, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla".

Overall Atmosphere:

The image conveys a sense of religious messaging within a rural or semi-rural environment. The negative effect creates a slightly eerie or mysterious mood.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

The black and white photographic image depicts a cross-shaped sign that reads, "JESUS IS COMING SOON." The sign is positioned amidst a field of tall grasses or vegetation. The background includes what appears to be a railroad track and distant trees. Electrical poles with lines are visible in the sky. The photographer is J.J. Steinmetz, and the location is Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. The number "23284" is visible on the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph featuring a large billboard or sign in a rural or semi-rural area. The sign reads "HE IS COMING SOON," which suggests a religious or spiritual message, possibly referencing the Second Coming of Jesus Christ in Christian theology.

The sign is positioned in an open field with tall grasses and vegetation in the foreground. In the background, there are some structures, possibly houses or buildings, and utility poles with power lines. The sky is dark, indicating either nighttime or an overcast day.

The photograph is labeled with the number "23284" and the name "J. J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA." This suggests that the image was taken by J. J. Steinmetz in Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. The overall tone of the image is somewhat somber and reflective, given the religious message and the dark, moody setting.

Text analysis

Amazon

SIESTA
23284
KEY,
COMING
SOON
J.
IS COMING
STEINMETZ,
IS
J. J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA,-FLA:
81
ЛСПМЕ
SARASOTA,-FLA:
BSTET

Google

IS COMING 23284 J. J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA:
IS
COMING
23284
J.
STEINMETZ,
SIESTA
KEY,
SARASOTA,
FLA: