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Human Generated Data

Title

Drilling Rail with Air Machine

Date

June 15, 1916

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston Transit Collection, 5.2002.579

Human Generated Data

Title

Drilling Rail with Air Machine

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

June 15, 1916

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston Transit Collection, 5.2002.579

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Human 99.6
Clothing 98.6
Apparel 98.6
Coat 75.8
Road 71
Helmet 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

people 99.7
adult 98.4
man 97.9
group together 97.6
two 97.5
vehicle 97.2
scientist 96.4
wear 96.1
industry 95.8
monochrome 95.7
group 95.4
science 95.3
three 94.6
gloves 94.4
four 92.7
astronaut 91.8
concentration 89.7
one 88.3
transportation system 88.1
tube 87.3

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

man 23.1
person 21.5
male 19.2
work 18
adult 17.5
people 17.3
laptop 15.1
business 14.6
city 14.1
musical instrument 13.5
newspaper 13.2
worker 12.4
job 12.4
working 12.4
sculpture 12
sitting 12
men 12
professional 12
religion 11.6
building 11.1
culture 11.1
architecture 10.9
world 10.8
statue 10.7
product 10.2
youth 10.2
occupation 10.1
office 10
computer 9.7
businessman 9.7
technology 9.6
black 9.6
corporate 9.4
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outdoors 9
history 8.9
women 8.7
mask 8.6
face 8.5
travel 8.4
portrait 8.4
communication 8.4
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phone 8.3
executive 8.3
clothing 8.2
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negative 7.6
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businesswoman 7.3
success 7.2
lifestyle 7.2
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Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

black and white 92.5
clothing 88.1
person 87.7
text 86.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Man
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

interior objects 44.8%
paintings art 43.3%
food drinks 6.3%
people portraits 1.2%
streetview architecture 1.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-07

three men in white suits working on a train

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a group of men in white coats and hats are sitting in a row boat

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a group of workers engaged in drilling a railway track using an air-powered machine. The men are dressed in uniforms, including caps, and appear to be concentrating on their task. The environment hints at an industrial or railway setting, with visible tracks extending into the background. The photo is presented as a negative, highlighting the outlines and contrasts within the image. The caption below reads, "Drilling rail with Air machine" and is dated "June 15/16."

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

The image appears to be an inverted or negative photograph depicting a group of individuals working on railroad tracks. Three people are involved in a task using what seems to be an air-powered drilling machine on the rails. The people are dressed in work attire, including caps and uniforms suggestive of early 20th-century railway workers. In the foreground, there is a piece of equipment with intricate details that is being handled by the individuals. The background reveals railroad infrastructure, including tracks and possibly nearby train cars. The photo includes text that states "Drilling rail with Air machine" and is dated "June 15/16," which implies the activity is related to railway maintenance or construction work during that time period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows several workers operating a drilling rig or machine. The workers are wearing protective clothing, including helmets, and appear to be working on some kind of industrial or construction project. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it is an older photograph. The workers seem to be focused on their task at hand, with one operating the drilling machine while the others assist.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The black and white photograph shows three people in protective suits and masks drilling into a large metal object, likely some kind of industrial machinery or equipment. The image has an aged, vintage look suggesting it was taken some time ago, possibly in the early-to-mid 20th century based on the style of the protective gear and the photographic quality. The workers appear focused on their task, with various tools and components spread out on the surface in front of them. The setting has an industrial feel, perhaps inside a factory or workshop. Overall, the scene captures a hands-on mechanical process or repair being carried out by the suited individuals on a substantial piece of equipment from an earlier era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a historical black and white photograph from June 15, 1916, showing three workers drilling rail with an air machine. The workers are wearing caps and work clothes typical of the early 20th century, and appear to be performing maintenance or construction work on railroad tracks. The image captures them using what appears to be an early pneumatic drilling machine, demonstrating industrial railway work practices of that era. The composition of the photo shows the workers from an interesting angle, with bright lighting creating dramatic contrast in the scene. This type of image provides valuable documentation of early railroad construction techniques and working conditions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of three men working on a drilling machine, with the title "Drilling rail with Air Machine" written in the bottom-left corner. The men are wearing white uniforms and hats, and are gathered around a large machine that appears to be used for drilling into railroad tracks.

  • Men:
    • Three men are present in the image.
    • They are all wearing white uniforms and hats.
    • The man in the center is standing, while the other two men are seated on either side of him.
  • Machine:
    • The machine is large and appears to be used for drilling into railroad tracks.
    • It has a long, cylindrical body with a handle on top.
    • There are several pipes and tubes attached to the machine.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is blurry, but it appears to be a railroad yard or station.
    • There are several buildings and structures visible in the distance.
    • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the men are working hard to complete their task.

In summary, the image shows three men working together to drill into railroad tracks using a large machine. The men are all dressed in white uniforms and hats, and are focused on their task. The background of the image is blurry, but it appears to be a railroad yard or station.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts three men engaged in drilling rail with an air machine, as indicated by the caption "Drilling rail with Air machine" at the bottom left corner. The men are dressed in uniforms and hats, suggesting they are workers or laborers. They are positioned around a table or platform, where the drilling equipment is situated.

The background of the image appears to be a workshop or industrial setting, with various tools and machinery visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of industriousness and productivity, highlighting the importance of manual labor in the early 20th century.

The image is dated June 15, 1916, which provides historical context and suggests that it may have been taken during a time of significant industrial growth and development. Overall, the image offers a glimpse into the working conditions and practices of the past, providing valuable insights into the lives of workers and the industries they supported.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

A black-and-white photo of three men working on a machine, possibly in a factory. They are all wearing hats and long sleeves. The man in the middle is holding a drill, while the man on the left is holding a tool. The man on the right is holding a tool and a container. They are working on a machine that is placed on a wooden platform. Behind them is a blurry view of a wall.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image shows three men working on a railroad track, probably in a tunnel. The men are wearing hats, gloves, and protective gear. One man is holding a drill, and the other two are holding a tool. The man in the middle is wearing a mask and seems to be operating the drill. The image has a watermark with the text "Drilling Rail with Air Machine" and the date "June 15, 1916."

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The photograph appears to be an inverted (negative) image, depicting three men working on a railway track. The scene is likely outdoors, possibly near a station or train yard.

Key elements and observations:

  • The Men: Three men are the primary focus, all wearing hats and what appears to be work clothes. One man stands in the center, possibly operating or overseeing a drilling machine. Another man is on the left and another on the right of the person using the air machine.
  • The Air Machine: A complex drilling machine is the central work object. It is likely used for repair or maintenance work on the rails.
  • The Environment: The railway tracks are clearly visible, stretching into the distance. There appear to be structures, possibly buildings or train cars, in the background, but due to the quality it is difficult to say with certainty.
  • Lighting/Image Quality: The image's inverted nature makes it difficult to discern the details.
  • Text: There is text present that says "drilling rail with Air machine" on the bottom left and "June 15.16" on the bottom right.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a scene of manual labor. It looks like a documentary shot likely capturing a moment in railway maintenance during the early 20th century.

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white image, likely a photographic negative, showing three men working on a railroad track. The image appears to be vintage, possibly from the early 20th century.

The men are dressed in what seems to be work uniforms with caps. One man in the center is operating a machine, possibly an air machine, which is placed on the track. The other two men are assisting, one is holding a lantern and the other is looking towards the machine.

In the background, a train and buildings are faintly visible, indicating the location is near a railroad yard or station. There is text at the bottom of the image that reads "drilling rail with air machine" and "June 15, 16", possibly a date or identifier related to the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts three men working on a rail with an air machine. They are dressed in work attire, including caps and protective clothing, which suggests that they are engaged in a manual labor task, likely in an industrial or construction setting. The men are focused on operating the air machine, which appears to be drilling into the rail. The photograph is dated June 15, 1916, indicating that this scene is from the early 20th century. The environment looks like it could be a workshop or a factory, given the industrial equipment and the nature of their work. The men are wearing goggles, which is a safety measure to protect their eyes from debris or sparks generated by the drilling process.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This black-and-white photograph depicts three individuals working with a drilling machine on a railway track. They are wearing protective clothing, including long coats, gloves, and what appear to be gas masks or respirators, suggesting a concern for ventilation and safety during the operation. The drilling machine is mounted on a stand, and the process is labeled as "Drilling rail with Air machine." The date "June 15, 1916" is inscribed at the bottom of the image. The setting appears to be a railway yard or a construction site, with railway tracks visible in the background. The overall image conveys a historical context, likely from the early 20th century, emphasizing industrial work and safety measures.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a group of four men working together on a railway track. The men are dressed in protective clothing, including helmets and goggles, and are using an air-powered machine to drill into a piece of rail. The machine appears to be mounted on a stand, and the men are holding it steady as it drills into the rail. The date "June 15, 1916" is written at the bottom right corner of the image, indicating when the photograph was taken. The scene suggests that the men are engaged in maintenance or repair work on the railway track. The photograph has a vintage quality, with some areas showing signs of wear or damage.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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