Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (exterior of H.J. Lawson building- left view)

Date

1934

People

Artist: Durette Studio, American 20th century

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.3803

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (exterior of H.J. Lawson building- left view)

People

Artist: Durette Studio, American 20th century

Date

1934

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.3803

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Human 95.8
Person 95.8
Nature 92.3
Building 88.8
Architecture 83.3
Plan 75.8
Diagram 75.8
Plot 75.8
Outdoors 70.7
Art 70
Neighborhood 69.5
Urban 69.5
Smoke 69.3
Drawing 67.2
Spire 67.2
Steeple 67.2
Tower 67.2
Home Decor 63.6
House 59.6
Mansion 59.6
Housing 59.6
Postal Office 58.2
Weather 58

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

house 99.8
architecture 99.7
building 99.2
family 99.1
door 98.4
window 98.4
home 98.2
expression 96.5
apartment 96.4
estate 96.3
mansion 96.2
room 95.8
residences 95.2
residential 94.9
wall 94.4
real 94.1
street 93.9
facade 93.6
city 93.5
construction 93.4

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

architecture 70.1
building 60.5
facade 48.9
structure 34.6
house 33.9
window 33.4
balcony 29.2
city 27.5
urban 25.4
home 21.6
town 21.4
sky 21.1
wall 20.7
exterior 18.4
old 18.1
university 17.3
tourism 14.9
school 14.8
construction 14.6
roof 14.5
buildings 13.2
travel 12.7
stone 12.7
modern 12.6
windows 12.5
new 12.2
street 12
tower 11.7
apartment 11.5
estate 11.4
office 11.4
glass 10.9
religion 10.8
door 10.6
village 10.6
brick 10.4
arch 10
high 9.5
wood 9.2
landmark 9
interior 8.9
architectural 8.7
residential 8.6
library 8.6
clouds 8.5
design 8.5
ancient 7.8
industry 7.7
real 7.6
cityscape 7.6
perspective 7.5
traditional 7.5
square 7.2
dwelling 7.2
history 7.2
trees 7.1
wooden 7
nobody 7

Google
created on 2019-06-01

White 95.5
Architecture 86.1
House 85.4
Building 80.2
Home 71.5
Facade 65.3
History 60.4
Black-and-white 56.4
Illustration 54.5
Window 53.8
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

building 99
house 97.4
window 95.4
outdoor 87.1
fog 68.5
old 53

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 95.8%

Categories

Imagga

interior objects 99.2%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a store front and a building with -100%

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a multi-story commercial building in what seems to be a downtown or urban area. The building has an ornate, classical architectural style with arched windows, columns, and decorative moldings. The ground floor of the building houses several businesses, including "Lawson" and "H.J. Lawson Auto Bodies and Fenders Repaired". There are also some smaller buildings visible in the background, suggesting this is part of a larger commercial district or downtown area.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white historical photograph showing a commercial building with "LAWSON" signage. The building appears to be three stories tall with ornate architectural details including arched windows and decorative cornices at the top. The main building is brick with what appears to be an auto body repair shop ("H.J. LAWSON AUTO BODIES & FENDERS REPAIRED" visible on signage). To the left is a wooden residential-style building, and there's someone sitting on its front steps. The image has the characteristic look of early 20th century commercial architecture and photography. The buildings appear to be well-maintained for their era, with large display windows on the ground floor of the Lawson building suggesting it was likely a retail or service establishment.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building with a storefront and apartments above it, surrounded by other buildings on either side.

The building in the foreground is three stories tall and has a storefront on the first floor with large windows and a sign that reads "LAWSON" in large letters. Above the storefront are two rows of windows on the second and third floors, with a decorative cornice at the top. The building appears to be made of brick or stone and has a flat roof.

To the left of the building is a smaller house with a gable roof and a chimney. To the right of the building is another building with a sign that reads "H.J. LAWSON AUTO BODIES AND FENDERS REPAIRED." This building appears to be a garage or repair shop.

In the background, there are several other buildings visible, including a tall building with a clock tower and a row of houses. The sky is dark and cloudy, suggesting that the photo was taken on a stormy day.

Overall, the image appears to be a vintage photograph of a small town or city, possibly taken in the early 20th century. The buildings and architecture suggest a rural or suburban setting, and the presence of a garage or repair shop suggests that the town may have had a strong automotive industry.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a building with a storefront, likely taken in the early 20th century. The building features a prominent storefront with large windows and a sign that reads "LAWSON" above it. Above the storefront, there are two additional stories with smaller windows and ornate details.

To the left of the main building, there is a smaller structure with a gable roof and a chimney. On the right side of the image, another building is partially visible, featuring a sign that reads "H.J. LAWSON AUTO BODIES AND FENDERS REPAIRED."

In the foreground, a person is standing in front of the main building, wearing a hat and coat. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, small-town setting, possibly during the daytime when the store is open for business.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building that appears to be a commercial establishment. The building has a sign that reads "H.J. LAWSON AUTO BODIES AND FENDERS REPAIRED." The building has a two-story design with a balcony on the second floor. The building has several windows, and the entrance is on the left side. The building is surrounded by other buildings, and there is a person sitting on the steps in front of the building. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the impression that the building is towering over the viewer.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building with a sign that reads "H.J. LAWSON AUTO BODIES & FENDERS REPAIRED" on top. The building has a balcony with a fence and a staircase leading to the entrance. The building has glass windows and doors, and there is a person sitting on the stairs. On the left side, there is another building with a chimney and a person standing in front of it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white negative of a street scene, showcasing a multi-story brick building with shops on the ground floor. The buildings look to be from the early 20th century or possibly late 19th century.

Buildings and Details:

  • Main Building: The central building is the focal point, a three-story brick structure. It has large windows and a decorative facade, with a small balcony on the second floor. "LAWSON" is written on the front, along with other text, possibly the business name.
  • Shopfronts: The ground floor of the Lawson building appears to be a shop with large display windows.
  • Neighboring Buildings: On either side of the Lawson building are other structures. One is a wooden house with a small porch and a person sitting on the steps. Adjacent to it is another building which has signage on the exterior.
  • Signage: There are multiple signs visible, including "LAWSON" and "H.J. LAWSON AUTO BODIES AND FENDERS REPAIRED." The Lawson signage indicates services like coppersmithing and cornice work.
  • Street Scene: The photo is taken from street level. There are indications of a street or pathway in front of the buildings.

Style and Composition:

  • Negative Image: The image has the characteristic reversed tones of a film negative (light areas appear dark, and dark areas appear light.)
  • Perspective: The buildings are captured with a sense of depth, although the scene is somewhat flat due to the photograph type.

In summary: This image is a historical record of a streetscape, likely a town or city in the early 20th century, with a focus on the businesses and architecture of the time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

This is a black and white image of the H.J. Lawson building. The three-story brick building has three tall windows on the second and third floors, each with an arched top. The windows on the second floor have a small balcony between them. A cornice with decorative details adorns the top of the building.

To the left of the H.J. Lawson building is a two-story wooden house with a gabled roof. A small porch with steps leads to the front door. A man sits on the steps in front of the house.

To the right of the H.J. Lawson building is another two-story wooden building. A sign on the side of the building reads "H.J. Lawson, Auto Bodies and Fenders Repaired."

The image is a bit grainy, but the details of the buildings are still visible.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a three-story brick building with the name "LAWSON" prominently displayed on the facade. The building has a classical architectural style with decorative cornices and arched windows on the upper floors. The ground floor features a large glass display window, likely for showcasing products or services.

The signage on the building indicates various services offered:

  • "LAWSON" is displayed above the entrance.
  • "FURNACE WORK" is visible, suggesting that the establishment provides heating services.
  • "H.J. LAWSON AUTO BODIES AND FENDERS REPAIRED" is written on a sign extending from the building, indicating that automotive repair services are also available.

Adjacent to the main building, there is a smaller structure with a sign that reads "LAWSON COFFINS," indicating that the business also deals in funeral services or coffin sales.

The surrounding area includes other buildings, one of which appears to be a residential house with a gabled roof. The street in front of the buildings is paved, and there are a few people visible, giving a sense of the scale and activity in the area. The overall scene suggests a commercial district from an earlier era, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

H. J. LAWSON AUTO BODIES ND FENDERS REPAIRED
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