Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man eating soup at counter, waitress behind counter)

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, 4.2002.4575

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man eating soup at counter, waitress behind counter)

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, 4.2002.4575

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Person 99.8
Human 99.8
Person 98.9
Restaurant 73.6
Shop 73.4
Person 73
Meal 71.1
Food 71.1
Cafe 65.8
Advertisement 61.6
Monitor 60.1
Electronics 60.1
Display 60.1
Screen 60.1
Person 60.1
Bar Counter 59.6
Pub 59.6
Shelf 58.7
Indoors 58
Poster 56.5
Cafeteria 56

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

monochrome 99.8
people 99.7
woman 96.7
adult 96.4
man 96
group 95.7
indoors 88.6
desk 88.5
child 87.2
sit 85.3
science 85.3
furniture 85.1
group together 84.8
chair 84.3
several 83.4
two 82.8
family 81.4
three 81.4
medicine 81.2
table 80.8

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

counter 47.1
dishwasher 38.8
white goods 29.7
people 27.9
home appliance 24.8
man 24.2
person 21.7
technology 21.5
work 20.4
computer 20.1
business 20
adult 19.9
male 19.8
working 19.4
smiling 18.8
desk 18.2
appliance 18
table 17.8
indoors 17.6
office 17.3
happy 16.3
restaurant 16
job 14.1
medical 14.1
occupation 13.7
science 13.3
interior 13.3
businessman 13.2
monitor 13
lifestyle 13
education 13
building 12.8
kitchen 12.6
equipment 12.6
holding 12.4
hand 12.1
shop 12.1
men 12
looking 12
home 12
modern 11.9
professional 11.9
women 11.9
furniture 10.7
class 10.6
cheerful 10.6
portrait 10.3
hospital 10.1
smile 10
student 10
lab 9.7
room 9.7
laboratory 9.6
30s 9.6
studying 9.6
sitting 9.4
doctor 9.4
senior 9.4
attractive 9.1
health 9
school 9
copy 8.8
medicine 8.8
lesson 8.8
child 8.3
cafeteria 8.3
phone 8.3
one 8.2
laptop 8.2
businesswoman 8.2
board 8.1
digital 8.1
worker 8.1
group 8.1
durables 8
test 7.7
customer 7.6
talking 7.6
communication 7.6
writing 7.5
house 7.5
mature 7.4
coffee 7.4
bar 7.4
executive 7.4
back 7.3
patient 7.2
team 7.2
teacher 7.1
blackboard 7.1
together 7

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Black 89.8
Black-and-white 86.8
Style 84.1
Font 80.3
Monochrome photography 77.7
Monochrome 76.4
T-shirt 74.1
Chair 73
Table 72.9
Room 71.1
Event 66.8
Stock photography 65.7
Art 65.4
Visual arts 60.4
Tableware 59.6
Sitting 59.2
Job 59.2
Eyewear 58.5
Games 55.5
Illustration 53.6

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

text 100
indoor 99.5
person 99
clothing 90.3
man 74.8
black and white 55.3
store 40.2
shop 11

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Female, 79.4%
Calm 41%
Happy 31%
Sad 9%
Confused 8%
Surprised 5.3%
Fear 3.1%
Angry 2%
Disgusted 0.6%

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 99.8%
Person 98.9%
Person 73%
Person 60.1%

Categories

Imagga

interior objects 99.4%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a woman is standing in front of a counter -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a retro diner or food counter setting. A customer sits in the foreground with their back to the camera, positioned in front of a bowl on the counter. The counter features various condiment bottles, including Heinz products displayed prominently. In the background, shelves are stocked with merchandise such as canned goods, advertisements for Heinz soups, baked beans, and other items. Signs for “Spaghetti Plate,” “Hamburger,” and “Strawberry Ice Cream” are visible, suggesting menu options. The overall atmosphere reflects a mid-20th-century dining establishment.

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

The image is a negative of a 1950s-style diner scene. At the counter, a person is seated enjoying a meal, while another person stands behind the counter, presumably serving or speaking to the customer. The counter is adorned with various condiment bottles, including Heinz ketchup and other sauce bottles. In the background, there are advertisements and signs promoting food items such as soups and baked beans. To the left, there is a menu listing various soups, each with a price, and behind the counter are displays of different food products like spaghetti, hamburgers, and strawberry ice cream. Overall, the image captures a nostalgic atmosphere typical of mid-20th century American diners.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of the interior of a small grocery or convenience store. The store features various shelves and displays showcasing different food and household items, including Heinz soup cans, Hamburger buns, and a large bowl. In the foreground, there is a person, likely a woman, standing behind the counter or checkout area. The overall scene suggests a typical small-town or neighborhood store setting from an earlier era.

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

This appears to be a vintage black and white photograph of a diner or restaurant counter. There's a server behind the counter wearing an apron, and a customer seated at the counter. The scene features various Heinz products prominently displayed, including a Heinz soups menu board listing items like "Cream of Mushroom" and "Chicken Noodle" for 10 cents. There are also signs for hamburgers and spaghetti plates visible. The counter has various condiment bottles and what appears to be table settings. The overall aesthetic suggests this photo was likely taken in the 1940s or 1950s. The setup appears to be a typical American diner scene from that era, complete with product displays and counter service.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a diner counter scene. A woman, likely a waitress, stands behind the counter, facing a man seated at the counter. She is dressed in a dark shirt and a floral apron, holding a tray with a plate on it. The man, with short white hair, sits with his back to the camera, facing the woman.

On the counter, various items are arranged, including a bowl, a bottle of ketchup, and a bottle of mustard. Behind the woman, a sign on the wall reads "Heinz Soups" and lists different types of soup. To the right of the woman, a sign advertises "Heinz Baked Beans" and another sign promotes "Strawberry Ice Cream." In the background, a large bowl of spaghetti and a hamburger are visible on a shelf. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a casual, everyday scene in a diner or restaurant during the mid-20th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a woman serving a customer at a diner counter. The woman, with short blonde hair and wearing an apron, stands behind the counter, holding a plate in her right hand and a spoon in her left. In front of her are various condiments and a bowl. The customer, also with short blonde hair, sits on the opposite side of the counter, facing away from the camera.

The background features a wall adorned with advertisements for Heinz soups and other products, as well as a clock and a sign that reads "Large Bowl 15¢." The overall atmosphere suggests a casual dining setting, likely during the mid-20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a scene inside a restaurant. A woman is standing behind a counter, facing a customer seated at the counter. The woman is wearing a dress and appears to be serving food or drinks. The customer is sitting with his back to the camera, holding a bowl on his lap. There are various items on the counter, including bottles of condiments, a bowl, and a plate. Behind the woman, there is a shelf with various products, including a sign for Heinz soups. The image has a vintage feel, with a watermark in the top left corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The black-and-white photo shows a man and a woman inside a restaurant. The woman, wearing an apron, is standing behind the counter, while the man is sitting in front of the counter. The woman is holding a plate, possibly serving food to the man. The counter has several condiment bottles and a bowl on top. The shelves are filled with canned goods, and the walls have posters and other items.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

This appears to be a negative image of a classic diner scene from possibly the mid-20th century. Here's a description:

Overall Scene:

  • The photo shows a small diner or lunch counter. The composition focuses on the interaction between a customer and a waitress.
  • The overall mood is nostalgic, offering a glimpse into everyday life.

Key Elements:

  • The Waitress: She is positioned behind the counter. She is smiling and holds a plate.
  • The Customer: A person is seated at the counter, with a blurred view of their head and upper body. They seem to be looking towards the waitress.
  • The Counter: A clean, bright counter separates the customer from the food preparation area.
  • Menu and Advertisements: Behind the counter, various signs advertise the food and products available, including Heinz soups, baked beans, spaghetti, hamburger, and ice cream. There is a display of various diner items.
  • Decor: The overall decor and food choices suggest the time period.

Additional Details:

  • The presence of Heinz products strongly indicates it is American diner-style.
  • The composition and lighting show the scene to be authentic.

Overall Impression:
The photograph effectively captures a moment of American life. It is a moment of interaction that highlights the culture of dining in the mid-20th century.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be a vintage photograph taken inside a diner. It's an inverted black and white image, likely a negative.

In the background, there is a woman, presumably a waitress, holding a plate. She is wearing an apron and seems to be smiling. Behind her is a wall menu advertising "HEINZ Soups" with a list of various soup flavors like "Cream of Mushroom," "Cream of Tomato," and "Old Fashioned Bean." The menu also indicates "Large Bowl 15." Additional signs are visible, advertising "Spaghetti Plate" and "HEINZ Baked Beans." Above the counter, there is a shelf displaying various items, including a Heinz sign, a hamburger advertisement, and what seems to be a dessert menu ("Strawberry Ice Cream Now in Season").

In the foreground, there is a customer sitting at the counter. Only the back of their head is visible. On the counter, there are bottles of condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.), and some bowls are placed in front of the customer. The overall impression is that of a classic American diner scene.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a scene inside a small diner or food stand, likely from the mid-20th century. The setting is adorned with various advertisements and promotional materials, predominantly from Heinz, a well-known food company.

A woman, presumably a waitress or server, is standing behind a counter. She is wearing an apron and appears to be handing something to a customer seated at the counter. The customer is facing away from the camera.

The counter is equipped with various items, including condiment bottles, a napkin dispenser, and a small bell. Behind the counter, there are shelves stocked with Heinz products, such as soups and baking mixes. Prominent signs advertise Heinz soups, spaghetti plates, and hamburgers. There is also a sign promoting strawberry ice cream, indicating it is in season.

The overall atmosphere suggests a quaint, vintage eatery, with a focus on quick, casual dining. The presence of multiple Heinz advertisements indicates a promotional partnership or sponsorship. The image captures a moment of interaction between the server and the customer, highlighting the personal service typical of such establishments during that era.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

STRANDERY ICE CREAM Now in Seaun HEINZ SOU CA aco CLAN CH EN CHICK NOOOL TARGE BOWL 15 HAMBURGER SPAGHETTI MAP PLATE HEINZ SOUPS Piping Hot 2 minstes! SHEINZ OVEN BAKED BEANS CocaCola CREAM OF MUSHROOM COUNTRY STYLE CHICKE CREAM OF TOMATO OLD FASHIONED BEAN VEGETABLE BEEF VEGETABLE CLAM CHOWDER GENUINE TURTLE CREAM OF PEA CAPTURED SNSNINE Multed HEINZ CHICKEN NOODLE ZNIEH Large Bowl 10 TOMATE
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