Human Generated Data

Title

Centre St. S. of Spring St.

Date

January 15, 1904

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, 5.2002.619

Human Generated Data

Title

Centre St. S. of Spring St.

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

January 15, 1904

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, 5.2002.619

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Road 98.5
Street 95.9
Urban 95.9
City 95.9
Building 95.9
Town 95.9
Nature 95.2
Tree 95.1
Plant 95.1
Tarmac 93.4
Asphalt 93.4
Outdoors 91.5
Grove 89.2
Vegetation 89.2
Land 89.2
Woodland 89.2
Forest 89.2
Path 84
Gravel 73
Dirt Road 73
Ground 71.7
Housing 70.9
Yard 64.6
Walkway 62.5
Grass 61.6
Ice 61
Alley 59.1
Alleyway 59.1
Villa 58.9
House 58.9
Park 55.5
Lawn 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

monochrome 98.2
tree 98.1
street 97.9
winter 97.9
road 97.4
no person 96.1
weather 95.9
snow 95.5
nature 94.3
guidance 94.3
fall 94.2
black and white 94.1
cold 93.8
season 93.6
light 93.6
city 93.3
landscape 92.9
outdoors 92.8
dark 92.4
park 91.2

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

fountain 49.8
picket fence 49.6
structure 47.6
fence 47.5
track 41.1
tree 40.7
landscape 40.2
forest 40.1
trees 37.4
park 36.3
barrier 31.6
snow 29.6
winter 26.4
road 23.5
autumn 22.9
season 21.8
fall 21.7
obstruction 21.2
cold 20.7
wood 19.2
path 18.9
frost 18.2
outdoor 17.6
branch 17.3
scene 17.3
outdoors 17.2
scenery 17.1
rural 16.8
fog 15.5
country 14.9
scenic 14.9
travel 14.1
sky 14
ice 13.4
leaf 13.2
weather 12.9
morning 12.7
frozen 12.4
countryside 11.9
old 11.8
day 11.8
snowy 11.7
way 11.5
woods 11.5
peaceful 11
natural 10.7
sun 10.7
mist 10.6
walk 10.5
perspective 10.4
dark 10
color 10
water 10
yellow 9.9
park bench 9.9
environment 9.9
snowfall 9.8
bench 9.8
seasonal 9.6
leaves 9.6
black 9.6
outside 9.4
light 9.4
foliage 9.2
street 9.2
calm 9.2
tranquil 9.1
frosty 8.8
covered 8.7
cemetery 8.4
lake 8.2
birch 8.2
transportation 8.1
river 8
night 8
colors 7.9
snowing 7.9
brown 7.4
peace 7.3
grass 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

tree 99.5
ground 96.8
outdoor 96.3
black and white 94.3
monochrome 76.1
black 68.8
dirt 24.4

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a path surrounded by trees 91.5%
a path with trees on the side of a tree 85.1%
a tree in a forest 80.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a road with trees -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be an inverted or negative photograph of a rural street. The scene features a dirt road running through the middle, flanked by railroad tracks. On either side of the road, tall bare trees line the path, their branches reaching up dramatically against a dark sky. Some utility poles, wires, and faint outlines of buildings or houses are visible in the background. The bright areas of the photograph represent darker areas in the original image, while the dark areas signify light or illuminated portions. The bottom of the image includes text indicating "Spring St" and the date "Jan. 12, 1904," suggesting this is an old photograph documenting a particular location and time.

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

The image is a photographic negative depicting a road lined with tall bare trees, likely in winter or an area where the trees have shed their leaves. The perspective is from the center of the road, creating a leading line effect that draws the viewer's eye towards the vanishing point in the distance. The road appears to have tracks running down the middle, suggesting it may be a streetcar or railway line. On both sides of the road, there are utility poles and possibly some houses or other structures partially visible through the trees. The overall effect of the negative is that the normally dark elements, like the sky, appear light, while the trees and ground appear dark. The date "Jan. 12, 1904" and the location "Wilmington St & Spring St" are inscribed at the bottom, suggesting the photo was taken or recorded on that date in that location.

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 dirt road lined with trees and houses on either side. The road is unpaved and has tire tracks running down the center, with a slight incline to the right. The trees are bare, indicating that the photo was taken during the winter or early spring season.

On the left side of the road, there are several houses and buildings, including what appears to be a small church or chapel. On the right side of the road, there is a fence and a few more houses. In the background, there are power lines and telephone poles, as well as a few more trees and houses.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and serenity, with the bare trees and empty road creating a sense of stillness. The image appears to have been taken in the early 20th century, based on the style of the buildings and the clothing of the people in the background.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a dirt road lined with trees, featuring a central white line. The road is flanked by trees on both sides, with a few buildings visible in the background. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a serene and peaceful setting, possibly during the daytime or early evening.

Key Features:

  • Dirt Road: The road is made of dirt and has a central white line running down its center.
  • Trees: The trees are tall and slender, with bare branches that stretch towards the sky.
  • Buildings: There are several buildings visible in the background, including what appears to be a house or a barn.
  • Atmosphere: The atmosphere of the image is calm and peaceful, with a sense of serenity and tranquility.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a picturesque scene of a rural road surrounded by nature. The use of black and white photography adds a timeless quality to the image, making it feel like a nostalgic snapshot from the past. The central white line on the road serves as a visual anchor, drawing the viewer's attention down the length of the road and creating a sense of depth and perspective. Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a road lined with trees, taken in the winter. The trees are bare, and the ground is covered in snow. The road is empty, and there are no vehicles or people in sight. The image has a vintage look, suggesting that it was taken some time ago. The trees on either side of the road are tall and have a lot of branches, and the branches are covered in snow. The road is wide and appears to be a major thoroughfare, with a clear path leading to the horizon.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a road at night. The road is lined with trees that have no leaves, suggesting that it was taken during winter. The road is wet, and there are tire marks on it. There are also piles of snow on both sides of the road. The road is empty, and there are no cars or people in sight. The streetlights are lit, and they cast a warm glow on the road and the trees.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white negative photograph of a street scene. The date "Jan. 12, 1904" is visible in the bottom right corner, suggesting this is an older photograph.

Composition:

  • The photograph is composed of a dirt road leading into the distance. Two parallel tracks suggest a road used by vehicles, perhaps a horse-drawn carriage or early automobiles.
  • Tall trees line both sides of the road, creating a tunnel-like effect. The bare branches of the trees are visible, indicating it may be winter or late autumn.
  • The dark sky provides a contrasting backdrop for the white trees and light-colored road.
  • Along the road, there is a dirt berm.

Details:

  • On the left, there is a telephone pole.
  • At the side of the road, there seem to be some buildings.
  • The photograph is clearly in negative.

Overall Impression:

The scene creates a somewhat eerie atmosphere. The negative effect makes the details of the trees and road stand out. It's a snapshot from the past.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

Here is a description of the image.

The image shows a long, empty street lined with bare trees. It is an inverted image, so the areas that would typically be dark are bright and vice versa. This gives the scene a ghostly, almost ethereal quality.

The road itself stretches away into the distance, flanked by dirt mounds on either side. Two tracks run down the center of the road, likely created by the passage of vehicles. The surface of the road is uneven and speckled with what appear to be small pebbles or debris.

On either side of the road, tall, slender trees stand starkly against the dark sky. Their branches are bare, giving the impression that it is winter. Behind the trees, buildings and houses can be seen, though they are obscured by the brightness of the inverted image.

In the far distance, telephone poles line the street, indicating the presence of modern infrastructure. The overall impression is one of emptiness and desolation, as if the image was taken in a forgotten or abandoned place.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene taken at night. The photograph is dated January 12, 1904, and is labeled "Spring St." The street is unpaved and appears muddy with tire tracks visible, suggesting it is either wet or snowy.

On either side of the street, there are rows of tall, leafless trees, which are likely deciduous trees that have shed their leaves for the winter. The trees' branches are bare, and the trunks are prominent against the dark background.

In the distance, there are several structures, including what appears to be a small building or house on the right side of the street. There are also utility poles with wires strung between them, indicating the presence of electrical or telegraph lines.

The overall atmosphere of the image is quiet and somewhat eerie, typical of a winter night in a rural or semi-rural setting. The stark contrast between the white trees and the dark sky adds to the dramatic effect of the photograph.

Text analysis

Amazon

St.
Spring St.
Spring
Jan.12
Jan.12 2,1504
2,1504
276

Google

Jan.12.1904