Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (view of town main street during daylight)

Date

1957

People

Artist: Orrion Barger, American active 1913 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.6450

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (view of town main street during daylight)

People

Artist: Orrion Barger, American active 1913 - 1984

Date

1957

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.6450

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Road 99.3
Tarmac 98.7
Asphalt 98.7
Intersection 96.2
Car 92
Vehicle 92
Transportation 92
Automobile 92
Machine 88.8
Wheel 88.8
Freeway 85.6
Highway 76.5
Building 69.1
Car 66.8
Urban 65.9
Nature 64.4
Human 61.5
Person 61.5
Water 58.4
Car 58.2
Weather 57.1
Waterfront 56.4
City 55.2
Town 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

transportation system 99.7
city 99.3
vehicle 99.2
street 99.2
road 98.1
architecture 98.1
building 97.8
monochrome 97.7
car 95.9
town 95.7
travel 95.6
cityscape 95.2
ship 95.2
urban 94.9
sky 94.9
watercraft 94.6
smoke 94.2
tank 94.2
industry 93.9
traffic 93.9

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

container ship 84.6
cargo ship 76
ship 73.5
expressway 64.1
vessel 46.8
city 35.8
sky 28.7
harbor 25.1
shipping 25
port 24.1
sea 23.5
travel 22.6
architecture 21.9
water 21.4
urban 21
buildings 20.8
road 20.8
building 20.6
transportation 20.6
craft 19.3
landscape 18.6
town 18.6
ocean 18.3
boat 16.7
street 16.6
highway 16.4
cityscape 16.1
transport 15.5
traffic 15.2
car 14.3
tourism 14
river 13.4
night 13.3
skyline 13.3
bay 13.2
scene 13
vehicle 12.9
downtown 12.5
vacation 12.3
summer 12.2
cloud 12.1
clouds 11.8
landmark 11.7
tower 11.6
panorama 11.4
oil tanker 11.4
light 11.4
bridge 11.4
industry 11.1
island 11
sunset 10.8
dock 10.7
boats 10.7
business 10.3
speed 10.1
marina 10
tourist 10
coast 9.9
aerial 9.7
truck 9.1
industrial 9.1
sun 8.9
freeway 8.9
drive 8.5
hill 8.4
shore 8.4
lights 8.4
scenery 8.1
horizon 8.1
motorway 7.9
freight 7.8
structure 7.8
cargo 7.8
houses 7.8
driving 7.7
skyscraper 7.7
automobile 7.7
winter 7.7
beach 7.6
dark 7.5
reflection 7.3
weather 7.2
mountain 7.1
trees 7.1
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-03-22

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

white 85.7
black 80.9
old 42
vintage 27.6
black and white 27.6
winter 15.1
monochrome 14
street 7.3
city 6.8
night 6.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Wheel
Person
Car 92%
Car 66.8%
Car 58.2%
Wheel 88.8%
Person 61.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-22

a black and white photo of a bus 49.6%
a black and white photo of a city 49.5%
a vintage photo of a city 49.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a black and white photo of a street scene -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image appears to be a negative photograph of a mid-20th-century streetscape featuring a commercial district. Several vintage cars are parked diagonally along both sides of the street. The architecture and signage reflect a retro style, with visible signs including "Raish Bros Pontiac Sales Service" and "Super Valu." There are streetlamps along the road, leafless trees suggesting a colder season, and the road itself is clear and wide. The inverted coloring characteristic of a negative creates a stark and dramatic visual effect, where light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image appears to be a negative of a photograph showing a street scene in a small town or city. The street is lined with mid-20th-century automobiles parked diagonally and along the curb, indicating that this is likely set in the 1950s or 1960s. On the left side of the street, there are several commercial buildings with visible signs. There's a large vertical sign that reads "RAISH BROS PONTIAC SALES SERVICE" indicating a car dealership. Another sign advertises "SUPERVALU" which suggests a grocery store. The buildings display typical mid-century American architecture with some having bold signage. On the right side of the image, bare trees suggest it is winter or late autumn. Street lamps line both sides of the street and a small speed limit sign shows "20". The image has a nostalgic feel due to the vintage cars and style of the businesses, reflecting a bygone era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street lined with cars and shops. The street is empty, with no people visible, and features a row of parked cars along the left side. The shops are situated on the left side of the street, with signs reading "RAISH BROS PONTIAC" and "SUPER VALU." The right side of the street is lined with trees and more shops, including one with a sign that reads "KODAK SAFETY FILM."

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, daytime scene in a small town or city, possibly from the 1950s or 1960s based on the style of the cars and the architecture of the buildings. The use of black-and-white film adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, evoking a sense of simplicity and timelessness.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street lined with parked cars and buildings, taken at night. The photograph appears to be an old negative, as indicated by the white border and the text "KODAK - VITAFILM" on the right side.

In the foreground, several cars are parked along the street, facing both directions. The cars are all from the 1950s or 1960s, based on their design and style. Some of the cars have their headlights on, while others do not.

Behind the cars, there are several buildings lining the street. These buildings appear to be commercial establishments, such as stores, restaurants, and offices. Some of the buildings have signs above their doors or windows, but the text is not legible due to the low resolution of the image.

The sky above the street is dark, indicating that the photograph was taken at night. There are no visible stars or moon in the sky, suggesting that the photograph was taken on a cloudy or overcast night.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the architecture, transportation, and daily life of a small town or city in the mid-20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

A black-and-white photo of a street with parked cars on both sides. The street has a few streetlights on the sides. The cars parked on the right side are parked in a row, while the cars parked on the left side are parked in a slanting position. On the left side, there is a building with a sign that reads "Pontiac" and "Sales Service". There are also trees and buildings on the right side.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

A black-and-white photograph of a street at night. The street has a row of parked cars on both sides. The cars are of different sizes and models. The street is lined with buildings and streetlights on both sides. There are also trees on the right side of the street. The sky is dark, and it seems like it is going to rain. The photo has a watermark on the right side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

This is a black and white negative of a street scene, likely from the mid-20th century based on the cars and architecture. Here's a breakdown:

  • Perspective: The photograph is taken from a slightly elevated position, looking down a main street. The road stretches into the distance, creating a sense of depth.
  • Buildings: Buildings line both sides of the street. They appear to be a mix of businesses and possibly residential structures, typical of a small town. Signage indicates stores like "Super Valu," "Raish Bros. Pontiac," and "All Makes."
  • Cars: Numerous classic cars are parked along the street. These vehicles are a key indicator of the photograph's time period.
  • Streetlights: Streetlights are visible on both sides of the road, providing illumination.
  • Sky: The sky is dark in this negative, likely a result of the negative development process.
  • Overall Impression: The image evokes a sense of nostalgia, capturing the atmosphere of a bygone era in a small American town.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

The image is a black and white photograph of a street lined with parked cars and buildings. The buildings have awnings and signage, indicating commercial establishments. Some of the signs are partially legible, with "PONTIAC SALES SERVICE" and "SUPER VALU" being visible. The street is lined with parked cars, which appear to be older models. Streetlights are visible, and a bare tree stands near one of the streetlights. The image has the appearance of being a negative, with light and dark areas inverted.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a street scene from a mid-20th-century urban area, likely from the 1950s or 1960s. The photograph is in black and white, capturing a row of parked cars along the side of a street. The vehicles are classic models from that era, characterized by their large, rounded designs.

On the left side of the image, there is a prominent sign for "Ratsh Bros. Pontiac," indicating a car dealership or service center. The sign is vertically oriented and stands tall, making it a notable feature in the scene. Other signs and buildings are visible in the background, suggesting a commercial district with various businesses.

The street is lined with streetlights, and the overall atmosphere appears to be calm, with no visible pedestrians or moving vehicles. The sky is dark, indicating that the photo was likely taken at night or during the early evening. The buildings and signs have a vintage aesthetic, reflecting the architectural and advertising styles of the mid-20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

KODR--0V
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RAISR
NARES
M

Google

RAISH BROS SUPER VALU SALES SERVICE
RAISH
BROS
SUPER
VALU
SALES
SERVICE