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Human Generated Data

Title

Looking N. on Dorchester Ave. from Van Winkle St.

Date

June 19, 1913

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, 5.2002.617

Human Generated Data

Title

Looking N. on Dorchester Ave. from Van Winkle St.

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

June 19, 1913

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, 5.2002.617

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Nature 99.5
Outdoors 98.8
Tarmac 98.7
Asphalt 98.7
Ice 98.5
Road 89.7
Frost 85.6
Snow 85.6
Human 84.9
Spire 65.7
Building 65.7
Architecture 65.7
Tower 65.7
Steeple 65.7
Weather 64.3

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

snow 99.3
winter 99.2
street 98.8
tree 98.8
infrared 98.6
monochrome 97.6
road 96.4
weather 95.8
fall 95.8
ice 95.6
black and white 95.4
cold 94.1
light 93.2
wood 93.1
landscape 93
people 92.1
dark 91.6
no person 91.5
snowstorm 90.5
city 89.6

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

track 100
tunnel 37.8
landscape 32.8
passageway 28.8
travel 26.8
transportation 25.1
tree 24.7
fence 24.7
snow 24.6
road 24.4
way 24.3
sky 22.3
trees 22.3
passage 21.5
winter 19.6
forest 18.3
train 18.3
railroad 17.7
railway 17.7
old 17.4
barrier 17.4
rural 15.9
country 15.8
rail 15.7
park 15.7
clouds 15.2
structure 14.7
cold 14.6
scenic 14.1
season 14
tracks 13.8
outdoor 13.8
transport 13.7
outdoors 12.7
scene 12.1
cloud 12.1
weather 12
light 12
black 12
street 12
grass 11.9
obstruction 11.8
path 11.3
perspective 11.3
journey 11.3
dark 10.9
station 10.7
storm 10.6
industry 10.3
grunge 10.2
vintage 9.9
scenery 9.9
horizon 9.9
rails 9.9
environment 9.9
summer 9.7
frost 9.6
semaphore 9.6
water 9.3
ice 9.2
field 9.2
wood 9.2
city 9.2
branch 9.1
color 8.9
mountain 8.9
night 8.9
autumn 8.8
car 8.8
fog 8.7
highway 8.7
line 8.6
cloudy 8.5
lake 8.2
fall 8.2
vehicle 8
snowing 7.9
day 7.9
antique 7.8
scenics 7.7
woods 7.7
stone 7.6
rain 7.5
pattern 7.5
frame 7.5
retro 7.4
peaceful 7.3
countryside 7.3
industrial 7.3
metal 7.2
lines 7.2
wet 7.2
steel 7.1
seasonal 7
curve 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

tree 95.4
sky 86.3
black and white 84.5
railroad 30.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
House
Street light

AWS Rekognition

Person 84.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

nature landscape 91.8%
sunrises sunsets 3.1%
streetview architecture 2.3%
paintings art 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

an old photo of a railroad track 59%
an old photo of a train 43.5%
a train on a steel track 29%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a train track with trees and a train on the tracks

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

an old black and white photo of a street with trees

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This is a black-and-white inverted (negative) image of a quiet neighborhood street. The street appears to be Dorchester Avenue, viewed looking south from Van Winkle Street, according to the text visible on the bottom. It features streetcar tracks running down the center and is flanked by trees, power lines, and houses. The trees dominate the scene with their inverted white-toned foliage. The houses on the right side are detailed, showcasing porches and windows, while the left side features homes and fencing. Additionally, a streetlamp can be seen on the left side, and there are a few silhouettes of people in the distance. The overall impression is vintage or historical, as indicated by the date "June 19, 1912" written in the image.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts an old, street scene presented in a photo negative format. The street runs straight down the center of the image, flanked by trees and houses. The trees appear bright white against the dark background, while the sky and other areas are dark. There are older architectural houses, utility poles, and street lamps visible along the street. Some people are visible walking or standing near the houses on both sides of the street. The text at the bottom of the image reads "Looking East North on Dorchester Ave. from Van Winkle St." and is dated June 16, 1911, with a number "39440."

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

This image appears to be a black and white photograph of a nighttime street scene. The image shows a road with streetcar tracks running down the center, lined on both sides by buildings and trees. The trees are covered in snow, creating a striking contrast against the dark sky. Utility poles and wires can be seen along the street. The photograph has a moody, atmospheric quality, capturing the quiet and serene nature of the nighttime setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The black and white image depicts a residential street at night, illuminated by streetlights. The street is lined with trees on both sides, their leaves and branches appearing bright white against the dark sky, suggesting the image was captured using infrared photography. The trees create a striking, almost ethereal canopy over the street and houses.

The houses along the street appear to be older, likely from the early to mid-20th century based on their architectural style. Power lines and utility poles are visible, adding to the suburban neighborhood aesthetic.

The street itself is devoid of traffic or people, giving the scene a peaceful, almost dreamlike quality enhanced by the high contrast infrared effect. The interplay of light and shadow, with the glowing trees juxtaposed against the dark sky and street, creates a visually compelling and somewhat surreal atmosphere in this nighttime suburban landscape.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This is a striking black and white photograph taken on Dorchester Avenue from Van Winkle Street, looking north. The image appears to be historical, likely from the early 20th century, and shows a street lined with beautiful, luminous trees that appear almost white against the dark night sky. The street has trolley or rail tracks running down its center, and utility poles line the sides. Houses can be seen along the street, and the overall composition creates an ethereal, almost ghostly atmosphere due to the contrast between the bright, glowing trees and the dark night sky. The photograph has a dreamy quality that makes the ordinary street scene appear quite extraordinary.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street with trees and houses. The street has a sidewalk on the right side, with a row of trees along it. There are also power lines and telephone poles along the street. In the background, there are houses and buildings. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of a quiet, residential neighborhood.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, with the title "Looking North on Dorchester Av. from Van Wickle St." written in the bottom-left corner.

Street Scene:

  • The street is empty, with no vehicles or pedestrians visible.
  • The road is lined with trees on both sides, which are densely packed and have a uniform height.
  • The trees appear to be deciduous, with leaves that are likely changing colors in the fall season.
  • Streetlights are spaced at regular intervals along the street, providing illumination for the area.
  • Telephone poles and power lines run along the right side of the street, adding to the urban landscape.

Buildings:

  • On the right side of the street, there are several two- and three-story houses with porches and balconies.
  • The houses appear to be residential, with a mix of brick and wood exteriors.
  • Some of the houses have chimneys, indicating that they may have been used for heating purposes.

Overall Impression:

  • The image conveys a sense of a quiet, suburban neighborhood at night.
  • The empty street and lack of streetlights suggest that the area may have been experiencing a power outage or other disruption.
  • Despite this, the image still captures the beauty of the trees and the charm of the residential architecture.

Additional Details:

  • The photograph appears to be an old, possibly vintage, image, given the quality of the black-and-white film and the style of the buildings.
  • The image may have been taken in the early 20th century, based on the clothing and hairstyles of people visible in the background.
  • The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the evolution of urban planning and architecture over time.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street with a few houses on both sides. There are trees lining the street, and some of them have leaves. The street is empty, and it seems like it is nighttime. There are street lights on both sides of the street, and some of them are lit. There are also electric posts and wires on the right side of the street.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a quiet, empty street at night. The street is lined with trees on both sides, their branches and leaves silhouetted against the dark sky. The trees are tall and dense, creating a canopy that obscures much of the sky. The street itself appears to be paved and is devoid of any vehicles or pedestrians.

On the left side of the image, there is a streetlight, casting a faint glow that illuminates the surrounding area. A fire hydrant is also visible on the left side of the street, near the sidewalk. On the right side of the street, there are houses and buildings, their outlines barely discernible in the darkness.

The photograph has a handwritten note at the bottom that reads, "Looking North on Dorchester Av. From Van Winkle St., June 1915." This suggests that the image was taken in June of 1915, and that the photographer was looking north on Dorchester Avenue from Van Winkle Street.

The overall mood of the image is quiet and peaceful, with the empty street and the silhouetted trees creating a sense of calm and solitude. The lack of people or activity adds to this feeling, making it seem like a quiet moment in time.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vintage, black and white photograph, rendered in an inverted or negative style. This gives it a unique visual characteristic, with the light areas appearing dark and vice versa. It captures a street scene, likely from the early 20th century.

Composition:

  • Perspective: The photo is taken from a street level, with the view looking straight down a road towards a distant point.
  • Foreground: The foreground features the road, clearly marked with the tracks of a trolley or streetcar. A few trees frame the street and houses
  • Midground: A line of trees runs alongside the street. Some houses with ornate architectural features, along with utility poles supporting power lines, are also visible.
  • Background: The background is darker, but distant houses are visible.

Details:

  • Street and Tracks: The well-defined trolley tracks suggest a time when public transportation was common in urban areas.
  • Trees and Landscaping: The trees are a prominent feature. They give the scene a sense of tranquility and potentially suggest a residential neighborhood.
  • Architecture: The houses have a distinct architectural style, with details like porches and gables. These features suggest a specific era.
  • Light and Shadow: The inverted tones accentuate the interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the contrast between the bright foliage and the dark sky.

Overall Mood and Context:

The image has a nostalgic feel, reflecting an era of simpler lifestyles and perhaps a slower pace of life. The "inverted" effect of the photograph makes it look dreamlike and somewhat surreal.

Additional Notes:

  • The writing at the bottom of the photograph likely contains the location ("Looking North on Dorchester Ave. from Van Winkle St.") and the date ("June 19...").
  • The overall tone is one of historic documentation.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The black and white image shows a street with tram tracks running down the center. On either side of the street, there are buildings, likely houses or small businesses. The buildings are set back from the road with a line of mature trees planted along the sidewalks. Streetlights are positioned along the sidewalks as well. The foliage of the trees obscures the sky, creating a sense of enclosure and shade over the street. Power lines run above the street, adding to the urban landscape. The overall impression is one of a quiet, tree-lined street in a town.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a street scene from the early 20th century, specifically dated June 19, 1909. The photograph is taken looking north on Dorchester Avenue from Van Winkle Street. The scene is likely captured at night, as indicated by the illuminated street lamps and the overall dark ambiance.

Key elements of the image include:

  1. Street and Tracks: The street is lined with trolley tracks running down the center, suggesting the presence of a streetcar or tram system.
  2. Street Lamps: Tall street lamps with ornate designs are visible on either side of the street, providing light.
  3. Trees: Large trees with full foliage line both sides of the street, creating a canopy effect.
  4. Houses and Buildings: Residential buildings, including houses with porches and gabled roofs, are visible on the right side of the street. These structures have a typical early 20th-century architectural style.
  5. Utility Poles: Telephone or electric poles with multiple wires are present, indicating the infrastructure of the time.
  6. People: A few individuals can be seen in the distance, likely pedestrians, adding a sense of life and activity to the scene.

The image provides a historical snapshot of urban life and infrastructure from over a century ago.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black and white photograph of a street scene at night. The image appears to be taken from the perspective of someone standing near the center of a street, looking down the road. The street is lined with large, illuminated trees on the left side, creating a tunnel-like effect. On the right side, there are several houses with illuminated porches and a figure standing near one of the houses. The street itself is relatively empty, with only a few visible objects like street lamps and a utility pole. The night sky is dark, and the overall atmosphere is serene and nostalgic. The photo is dated June 1916, as noted in the text at the bottom of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white infrared photograph taken at night, showing a quiet street scene. The image is labeled "Looking South on Dorchester Av. From Van Winkle St." and dated "June 19." The photograph captures a tree-lined street with houses on both sides. The trees are illuminated, giving them a bright, almost glowing appearance, which is characteristic of infrared photography. The street is empty, with no visible vehicles or people. Streetlights line the left side of the street, and utility poles with power lines are visible on the right. The overall atmosphere is serene and somewhat surreal due to the infrared effect.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

Looking North on Dorchester Av.from Van Winkle St. JUNCH! 394D.
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