Human Generated Data

Title

North East Side of Winthrop Building

Date

April 1904

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

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, 5.2002.21

Human Generated Data

Title

North East Side of Winthrop Building

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

April 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, 5.2002.21

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Path 97.8
Walkway 97.7
City 92.7
Town 92.7
Urban 92.7
Building 92.7
Metropolis 91.6
Pedestrian 91
Downtown 89.3
Sidewalk 85.4
Pavement 85.4
Tarmac 78.5
Asphalt 78.5
Street 78.5
Road 78.5
Fisheye 78.4
Architecture 76.2
Spire 66.2
Tower 66.2
Steeple 66.2
Train 65.9
Vehicle 65.9
Transportation 65.9
Boat 60.8
Train Station 59.7
Terminal 59.7
Spoke 57.7
Machine 57.7
Floor 57.4
Flooring 56.8
Home Decor 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

transportation system 98.9
no person 98.1
water 97.6
vehicle 96.6
architecture 96.4
street 96.3
river 96.3
bridge 95.7
travel 94.9
canal 94.8
city 93.9
monochrome 93
building 92.9
train 92.4
people 91.9
railway 90.3
reflection 89.1
outdoors 87
watercraft 86.8
museum 85.8

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

architecture 62.7
building 50.6
boat 48.9
gondola 48.1
city 44.1
bridge 38.6
river 37.4
travel 31
water 30.1
old 29.3
tourism 28.9
tower 26.9
house 25.6
vessel 24.8
historic 23.9
college 23.5
history 23.3
palace 23.3
landmark 22.6
channel 22.5
sky 22.4
urban 21.9
canal 21
university 20.2
buildings 19.9
famous 19.6
night 19.6
town 19.5
street 19.4
cityscape 19
tourist 18.2
structure 18.1
reflection 17.3
stone 16.9
craft 16.6
light 15.4
pier 14.9
church 13.9
ancient 13.9
architectural 13.5
england 13.4
body of water 12.6
capital 12.4
historical 12.3
construction 11.1
exterior 11.1
day 11
st 10.7
vacation 10.7
wall 10.6
outdoors 10.5
column 10.2
houses 9.7
residence 9.6
culture 9.4
window 9.1
road 9
summer 9
vehicle 8.9
castle 8.9
wharf 8.8
holiday 8.6
brick 8.5
support 8.5
sidewalk 8.1
arch 7.9
scenic 7.9
art 7.8
scene 7.8
dark 7.5
destination 7.5
evening 7.5
monument 7.5
landscape 7.4
classic 7.4
balcony 7.4
facade 7.3
color 7.2
scenery 7.2
romantic 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

building 99.1
black and white 96.7
outdoor 91.5
city 80.7
black 78.3
street 77.6
house 77.1
monochrome 76.3
white 76.3
window 72.8
way 56.7
sidewalk 40.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Boat 60.8%

Categories

Imagga

cars vehicles 99.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a large building in the rain 80.5%
a building in the rain 80.4%
a tall building in the rain 73.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a large building in the background -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a photographic negative, showing a street scene with buildings, a sidewalk, and a kiosk or newsstand. The structures have detailed architectural elements, such as large windows, decorative trim, and brickwork. Signage on the buildings is faintly visible, including text like “Lunch Room,” while the newsstand is stocked with various printed materials, possibly newspapers or magazines. The ground consists of cobblestone or brick pavement. The entire image has an inverted color scheme due to being a negative, giving it a stark, high-contrast appearance. The edges of the photograph include handwritten text that says "North side of Winthrop Block."

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative of an urban street scene. It shows a corner of a building with a large window facade, and a newsstand set up on the sidewalk. The words "NATHAN'S LUNCH ROOM" are visible on the building's window. The street is paved with bricks, and other multi-story buildings with ornate architecture can be seen in the background. The image has inverted colors, typical of a film negative, where lighter areas appear dark and darker areas appear light. The overall tone is monochromatic, emphasizing the details of the architecture and the setup of the newsstand.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a city street at night. The scene depicts a large, ornate building with intricate architectural details and a glass storefront. In the foreground, there is a small display case or booth set up on the sidewalk, likely containing various items for sale. The street is wet, suggesting recent rainfall, and the overall atmosphere conveys a sense of urban decay or a bygone era. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality, capturing the essence of a bustling city at night.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from an earlier era, showing a storefront or building exterior at night or in low light. The image features large glass windows with what looks like a newsstand or magazine rack positioned below them. The windows are illuminated and appear to be part of a "lunch room" or similar establishment, as indicated by text visible in the window. The street or sidewalk in the foreground is made of cobblestones or similar paving material, and there's a reflective or wet quality to the surface. The architecture suggests this is in an urban setting, with tall buildings visible in the reflections and background. The overall composition has a moody, atmospheric quality typical of night photography from the early-to-mid 20th century.

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 city street with a building in the foreground and another building in the background. The foreground building has a storefront with a sign that reads "LUNCH ROOM" and a row of windows above it. The background building is taller and has a more ornate facade, with multiple stories and a balcony on the top floor.

  • Foreground Building:
    • Has a storefront with a sign that reads "LUNCH ROOM"
    • A row of windows above the storefront
    • The building appears to be made of brick or stone
  • Background Building:
    • Taller than the foreground building
    • More ornate facade
    • Multiple stories
    • A balcony on the top floor
    • The building appears to be made of brick or stone
  • Street:
    • Paved with cobblestones
    • A manhole cover in the center of the street
    • A sidewalk on either side of the street
  • Overall:
    • The image appears to be a vintage photograph of a city street
    • The buildings and street are well-maintained, suggesting that the image was taken in the early 20th century or earlier

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architecture and urban landscape of a city in a bygone era.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street, with a building on the left side and a storefront on the right. The building on the left has a glass facade and appears to be a commercial or office building. The storefront on the right has a sign that reads "WYMAN'S LUNCH ROOM" and features a display window with various items inside.

In the foreground, the street is paved with cobblestones and has a slight incline. There are no people or vehicles visible in the image, giving it a sense of emptiness and quietness. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and historical significance, as it appears to be an old photograph from a bygone era.

The image also features a caption at the bottom, which reads "NORTHERN EXPOSURES OF WYMAN'S LUNCH ROOM." This suggests that the image was taken for promotional or advertising purposes, perhaps to showcase the lunch room's offerings or to attract customers. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past and offers a unique perspective on urban life during a different time period.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene in an urban setting. The street is paved with cobblestones, and there are several buildings on either side. The buildings are mostly made of brick and have many windows, suggesting that they are commercial or residential properties. One of the buildings on the left side of the image has a sign that reads "VITALIS LUNCH ROOM" and "VITALIS ROOM," indicating that it might be a restaurant or a café. The building has a large glass wall that reflects the surrounding buildings and the sky. There is also a small kiosk on the side of the building with a canopy and a display of items. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "NORTHERN SIDE OF WEST 42ND ST."

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

The black-and-white image features a street scene with a building on the right side. The building has glass windows, and the reflections of the buildings are visible on the glass. In front of the building, there is a small stall with an awning. The stall has some items on display, and a few boards are mounted on the wall. The street has a brick pavement and a drain.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an inverted black-and-white photograph showing a city street with buildings on both sides. The photograph is somewhat dark and has an aged quality.

On the left side of the image, there is a tall building with many windows stacked vertically. A smaller building is positioned next to it. This building has a large, multi-pane window on its upper floors and signage that reads "LYMANS LUNCH-ROOM" below.

To the right of this building, there is another building with a different architectural style featuring arched windows and detailed ornamentation. A small newsstand or vendor stall with several items is set up in front of the building.

The street is paved with what appears to be brick. A manhole cover can be seen in the street.

The overall atmosphere suggests a historical urban scene, possibly from the early 20th century. The inverted colors provide an abstract and distorted view of the cityscape.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a negative of a historical street scene, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The perspective is a low angle, looking down a cobblestone street towards a building that appears to be a commercial establishment.

Key Features:

  • Buildings: The primary focus is a tall, multi-story building. It has large windows on the upper floors and some signage on the lower floor that reads "Wyman's Lunch Room." There are other buildings flanking it, some with more ornate facades, and others that are more plain.
  • Street and Cobblestones: The street is paved with cobblestones, which are highlighted by the light distribution. The shadows suggest a bright, sunny day.
  • Details: Under the awning of the "Lunch Room" is a display, possibly of newspapers, magazines, or merchandise, adding to the bustling street vibe.
  • Text: The image contains the text on the bottom that reads "NORHTER SIDE OF WINTHROP BLDG."

Style and Technical Aspects:

  • Negative: The image is a negative, which means that the light and dark values are inverted. What would appear dark in a positive image is light here, and vice versa.
  • Atmosphere: The photo evokes a sense of history, offering a glimpse into the urban environment of a bygone era.
  • Composition: The composition uses leading lines from the street, drawing the eye towards the central building.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of a busy urban street in the past, highlighting the architecture, business, and atmosphere of the time.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical street scene, likely from the early 20th century, given the style of the buildings and the quality of the photograph. The focal point of the image is a building with large glass windows and a prominent sign reading "LUNCH ROOM" on its facade. The building appears to be a commercial establishment, possibly a restaurant or diner, as suggested by the signage.

The street is paved with cobblestones, and there is a manhole cover visible in the foreground. The buildings lining the street are multi-story structures with classic architectural details, such as arched windows and ornate cornices, indicative of the period. The photograph has a somewhat ghostly, double-exposed effect, which adds an ethereal quality to the scene, making the buildings appear semi-transparent and overlapping.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, possibly early morning or late evening, moment in a city, capturing a snapshot of urban life from a bygone era.

Text analysis

Amazon

OF
ROOM
LUNCH-
NORTH RE SIDES OF WINTER BLD
BLD
WINANS
NORTH RE SIDES
WINTER

Google

ORTERE SIDES NINANS LUNCH- ROOM
ORTERE
SIDES
NINANS
LUNCH
ROOM