Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Benny Goodman and Swing Orchestra at Earle; line of people waiting outside theater)

Date

c. 1940

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, 4.2002.4843

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Benny Goodman and Swing Orchestra at Earle; line of people waiting outside theater)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.4843

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Architecture 99.5
Building 99.5
Car 97.6
Transportation 97.6
Vehicle 97.6
Automobile 97.6
Mansion 92.3
Housing 92.3
House 92.3
Landscape 91.6
Nature 91.6
Outdoors 91.6
Urban 85.5
Pillar 84.1
Column 84.1
Downtown 83.2
City 83.2
Town 83.2
Person 79.9
Human 79.9
Dome 79
Palace 66.4
Scenery 66.2
Metropolis 63.8
Mecca 63.7
Panoramic 62.2
Indoors 59.2
Interior Design 57
Monastery 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

street 93.1
desktop 92
no person 91.7
retro 90.8
monochrome 90.4
paper 89.3
illustration 88.9
architecture 88.6
old 87.4
business 87.2
city 85.1
vintage 83.6
urban 83
building 82.3
antique 80.5
design 79.8
abstract 79.2
modern 79.2
light 77.9
people 77.8

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

architecture 32.3
city 31.6
sketch 27.2
drawing 26.7
building 26.5
old 23.7
representation 22.7
structure 20.1
palace 19.3
sky 19.1
travel 19
landmark 17.1
cityscape 16.1
house 15.9
town 15.8
grunge 15.3
tower 15.2
urban 14.9
construction 14.5
landscape 14.1
famous 14
ancient 13.8
speedway 13.6
river 13.3
water 13.3
paper 13.3
night 13.3
negative 12.8
facility 12.5
vintage 12.4
film 12
tourism 11.5
historical 11.3
design 11.2
memorial 11.2
racetrack 10.9
stone 10.6
modern 10.5
capital 10.4
bridge 10.4
buildings 10.4
scene 10.4
business 10.3
street 10.1
historic 10.1
aged 10
texture 9.7
art 9.5
light 9.4
monument 9.3
tourist 9.1
retro 9
map 9
airship 8.6
brass 8.5
snow 8.5
gymnasium 8.4
color 8.3
church 8.3
bank 8.3
outdoors 8.2
antique 8.1
course 7.9
photographic paper 7.8
money 7.7
roof 7.6
frame 7.6
finance 7.6
residence 7.6
castle 7.5
hill 7.5
billboard 7.5
dollar 7.4
exterior 7.4
athletic facility 7.3
cash 7.3
square 7.2
currency 7.2
scenic 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Building 89.2
Architecture 85.1
Black-and-white 84.7
Rectangle 83.3
Urban design 82.9
Font 81.1
Art 79.8
Monochrome 76.3
Monochrome photography 75.8
Facade 71.7
City 68.8
Design 68.4
Ceiling 68.2
Holy places 66.8
Room 66.7
Pattern 63.2
Stock photography 62.6
Metal 62.2
History 61.7
Visual arts 60.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 98
black and white 87.6
building 72.1
old 46

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-31
Gender Male, 82.2%
Calm 84.1%
Sad 5.5%
Fear 5.3%
Disgusted 2.3%
Surprised 1.3%
Happy 1%
Angry 0.3%
Confused 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Person
Car 97.6%
Person 79.9%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 95.1%
text visuals 4.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

an old photo of a person 45.1%
old photo of a person 43.2%

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

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

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a photographic negative, meaning the colors and tones have been inverted. The scene depicts a bustling urban street outside the Earle Theater. The marquee prominently advertises a live performance by Benny Goodman and His Swing Orchestra, as well as other acts like Pinky Tomlin ("Swing It Professor"). A crowd is gathered in front of the theater, suggesting anticipation for the event or tickets. Several cars are parked or passing by on the street, and surrounding buildings display signs, including one for rentals and another for "WEAR." On the left side, a popcorn stand can be seen. In the foreground, a vehicle with "SunRay" branding is visible. The architectural details of the buildings include large windows and decorative façades, indicative of mid-20th-century style.

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

This image appears to be a negative of a photograph depicting a bustling street scene outside the Earle Theater. The theater marquee prominently displays the names "Benny Goodman & His Swing Orchestra" and "Pinky Tomlin 'Swing It Professor'" as part of the lineup, indicating that they are performing live on stage. Below the marquee, a crowd of people stands, suggesting that an event is about to take place or has recently occurred.

To the left, a sign for "POP CORN" can be seen, likely part of the theater's concession offerings. Several vintage cars are visible parked on the street, contributing to the lively atmosphere. The building architecture, cars, and attire of the people suggest a setting from the mid-20th century.

A Sunray-branded vehicle is parked on the street, and various businesses are present within the multi-story buildings surrounding the theater, including a sign reading "WEAR" which could imply a clothing store. There are visible windows with signs like "RENT" and possibly offices or apartments above the street-level activity, adding to the urban setting.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street scene, featuring a large marquee with the name "Earle" in cursive script. The marquee also lists the names of performers and their acts, including "PERSON BENNY GOODMAN & HIS SWING ORCHESTRA PLUS HIS SWING REVUE" and "PINKY TOMLIN 'SWING IT PROFESSOR'". The street is lined with buildings, some of which have signs or advertisements visible. There are several cars and people on the street, as well as a few pedestrians walking along the sidewalk.

In the foreground, there is a large, rectangular object with the word "SunRay" written on it in white letters. This object appears to be a box or container of some kind, possibly containing a product or service related to the SunRay brand.

Overall, the image suggests that the scene is set in a bustling urban area, possibly during the 1940s or 1950s based on the style of the cars and clothing worn by the people in the photo. The presence of a marquee and a band performing on stage implies that the image was taken at a nightclub or theater.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the Earle Theatre, featuring a marquee with the names of performers and a crowd gathered outside. The marquee reads "Earle" in cursive at the top, followed by "ON STAGE PERSON BENNY GOODMAN & HIS SWING ORCHESTRA PLUS HIS SWING REVUE PINKY TOMLIN 'SWING IT PROFESSOR'". The theatre's facade is visible behind the marquee, with several windows and a sign that reads "BAND" above the marquee. In front of the theatre, a crowd of people is gathered, some standing on the sidewalk and others in the street. A car is parked on the left side of the street, and a SunRay sign is visible in the bottom-right corner of the image. The overall atmosphere suggests a lively and energetic scene, with the crowd gathered to see a popular performance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a bustling street scene, likely from the 1930s or 1940s. The main focus is on a theater marquee advertising a show featuring Benny Goodman and his swing orchestra, along with other performers. The marquee is prominently displayed, with the name "Earle" in stylized font at the top, and the show's title and performers' names listed below.

The street is crowded with people, some standing in front of the theater, while others are walking on the sidewalk. Cars are parked along the street, and there are signs and advertisements for various businesses, including a "SunRay" brand of cigarettes. The buildings on either side of the street have multiple stories and decorative elements, suggesting a lively urban environment.

The image captures a sense of excitement and anticipation, with the theater marquee and the bustling crowd creating a lively and energetic atmosphere. The black-and-white photography adds a nostalgic and timeless quality to the scene, evoking a sense of the past.

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

The black-and-white image shows the front of a theater, possibly in the 1930s. The theater is surrounded by buildings on both sides. There is a large sign on top of the theater that reads "Earle" in large letters. Below the sign, there is a billboard that reads "ON STAGE PERSON BENNY GOODMAN & HIS SWING ORCHESTRA PLUS HIS SWING REVUE SWING IT PROFESSOR PINKY TOMLIN." There are people standing outside the theater, possibly waiting to enter.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image based on the available information:

This black-and-white image appears to be an old photograph of a street scene featuring the Earle Theater. Above the theater, there is a sign that says "BAND". The theater marquee advertises "ON STAGE PERSON BENNY GOODMAN & HIS SWING ORCHESTRA PLUS HIS SWING REVUE PINKY TOMLIN 'SWING IT PROFESSOR'".

A crowd of people is gathered outside the theater. Cars are parked along the street. There are shops and buildings on either side of the street. There are signs for "WEAR" and "RENT" in the windows of nearby buildings. A smaller sign for "POP CORN" is also visible.

In the foreground, at the bottom right corner of the image, there is a box labeled "SunRay".

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, negative-style photograph of a street scene. It appears to be from the mid-20th century, given the architecture, signage, and cars.

Key Features:

  • The Earle Theater: The primary focus is the marquee of the Earle Theater. It advertises a show featuring Benny Goodman and his orchestra, Pinky Tomlin, and "Swing It Professor."
  • Crowd: A large crowd of people is gathered in front of the theater, suggesting excitement for the performance.
  • Buildings: The image includes buildings on both sides of the street, featuring shops and architectural details. The architecture of the buildings appear to have several stories.
  • Vehicles: There are cars parked on the street.
  • Signage: Additional signs can be seen, including a "Rent" sign and the word "WEAR".
  • "Sun Ray" Box: There is a box marked "Sun Ray" on the ground.

Style and Technical Aspects:

  • Negative: The photograph's negative style produces inverted colors, making it difficult to precisely determine the original hues.
  • Composition: The composition is a slightly elevated angle, giving a good view of the theater, crowd, and street.

Historical Context:

The presence of Benny Goodman and a "swing revue" strongly suggests the photo was taken during the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s, a period of popularity for big band jazz music. The theater provides a setting for a concert. The overall scene likely captures a moment of entertainment and social gathering from that time.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a bustling urban street scene from the mid-20th century, likely in the United States. The focal point is the Earle Theatre, a grand and ornate building with a prominent marquee advertising a swing revue. The marquee highlights performers such as Benny Goodman and his orchestra, Pinky Tomlin, and a show titled "Swing It, Professor." The theatre's facade is adorned with intricate architectural details and lights.

The street is lively with numerous people, many of whom are dressed in period attire, suggesting a time around the 1940s or 1950s. Cars from the era are visible on the street, including a prominent vehicle parked in front of the theatre. The buildings surrounding the theatre are multi-story and appear to house various businesses, including a sign for "Rent" and another for a band.

Additionally, there is a large advertisement for SunRay, a brand likely related to gasoline or automotive products, visible in the foreground. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of vibrancy and cultural activity, typical of a city's entertainment district during that time period.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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