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Human Generated Data

Title

Birdseye View Looking Ely. Towards Newbury St. at Mass. Ave

Date

November 2, 1914

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, 5.2002.509

Human Generated Data

Title

Birdseye View Looking Ely. Towards Newbury St. at Mass. Ave

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

November 2, 1914

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, 5.2002.509

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Building 85.3
Nature 78.2
Architecture 75.9
Scenery 75.8
Outdoors 75.8
Landscape 74.2
Art 64.4
Archaeology 59.9
Aerial View 57.4
Crypt 56.6
Urban 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

people 99.7
many 99.5
no person 99.2
group 98.9
war 98.8
vehicle 98.3
group together 98
military 97.9
home 96.7
adult 95.3
transportation system 94
one 91.9
architecture 91.8
watercraft 90.2
administration 90.1
street 88.5
two 87.9
monochrome 84
waste 83.9
building 82.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

city 47.4
architecture 47.3
submarine 43.1
ship 38.1
warship 36.9
submersible 34.7
tower 31.4
travel 31
castle 28.1
old 27.2
building 26.5
tourism 25.6
military vehicle 24.8
cityscape 23.7
town 23.2
structure 22.9
landmark 22.6
vessel 22.3
urban 21
river 20.5
sky 20.2
history 19.7
dam 18.5
aerial 18.5
landscape 17.9
stone 17.7
water 16.7
ancient 16.5
buildings 16.1
famous 15.8
bridge 15.2
roof 14.5
medieval 14.4
panorama 14.3
center 14
barrier 13.9
fortress 13.6
skyline 13.3
wall 12.6
palace 12.5
monument 12.2
aircraft carrier 12.1
historic 11.9
sea 11.7
vacation 11.5
airship 11.4
obstruction 10.5
historical 10.4
culture 10.3
church 10.2
fortification 10
tourist 10
vintage 9.9
destination 9.4
craft 9.3
exterior 9.2
street 9.2
aircraft 8.7
scene 8.7
downtown 8.7
grunge 8.5
hill 8.4
trees 8
night 8
holiday 7.9
vehicle 7.8
houses 7.8
above 7.7
summer 7.7
industrial 7.3

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

black and white 95.3
building 77.4
text 74.9
ship 70.9
house 64.7
old 48.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Building
Window

Clarifai

Building 90.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

cars vehicles 68.6%
paintings art 17%
interior objects 4.2%
streetview architecture 3.9%
nature landscape 2.8%
food drinks 1.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

an old photo of a building 64.7%
an old photo of a large building 58.8%
old photo of a building 58.7%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a cityscapeople

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

a black and white photo of a city at night

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a negative of a cityscape photograph. It shows various buildings, streets, and a train track in an urban environment. The word "WHITE" is prominently displayed on a tall building, likely indicating a business or sign. The architectural style of the buildings suggests they may be part of a mid-20th-century city. The inverted colors give the image a surreal, stark appearance, where light areas are dark and vice versa. Signs such as "For Sale" and others are visible, suggesting some infrastructure might be under development or renovation. This negative effect may be part of artistic treatment or part of the original photographic process.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a negative of an urban scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The photograph shows a dense arrangement of buildings and infrastructure, with some identifiable elements:

  1. Buildings: The image is dominated by a mix of mid-rise and lower buildings densely packed together. The architecture suggests an older urban setting. One large building near the center-left has a sign that reads "WHITE" vertically along its side, suggesting it might have been a prominent business or facility.

  2. Signs: Various signs are visible throughout the image. Near the top center, there is a sign for "Velo Cabs." Nearer to the bottom, a billboard is partially visible, showing lettering (though it is difficult to read completely due to the negative image format).

  3. Railroad Tracks: On the right side of the image, railroad tracks are visible. This indicates the area might have been industrial or a transportation hub.

  4. Streets and Infrastructure: The image captures streets with some vehicles, though they are unclear in the negative format. Surrounding the streets are buildings with various rooftops and structures.

  5. Perspective: The view is slightly elevated, looking down over the buildings and infrastructure, which provides a broad view of the cityscape. This perspective suggests the photograph was taken from a higher vantage point, possibly a taller building nearby.

Overall, the image provides a historic and atmospheric glimpse into a heavily built-up urban neighborhood.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image appears to be a black and white photograph of a cityscape at night. The scene depicts a densely populated urban area with numerous buildings, signs, and structures visible. The image has a gritty, industrial feel, with the buildings and structures appearing to be from an earlier era. The lighting in the image creates a dramatic, shadowy atmosphere, adding to the overall mood and character of the scene.

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

This appears to be a historic black and white aerial or elevated photograph of a city street, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. The image shows rows of commercial buildings and storefronts along what appears to be a main street. There's a prominent "WHITE" sign visible on one of the taller buildings. The street appears to have trolley or streetcar tracks running along it, which was common in many American cities during this era. The architecture suggests this is a downtown or commercial district, with buildings of varying heights creating a dense urban landscape. The photograph's high contrast between light and shadow creates an interesting visual pattern across the rooftops and street below.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, likely taken in the 20th century. The photograph shows a mix of old and new buildings, with some having signs on them. The buildings are densely packed, and there are several streets and alleys visible. In the background, there are more buildings and what appears to be a body of water or a large park. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling urban area, possibly during the daytime or early evening.

The photograph appears to be a historical or archival image, possibly taken for documentation or research purposes. It provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architecture and layout of the city at a specific point in time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape at night, with a prominent sign reading "WHITE" in large letters. The scene appears to be a bustling urban area, with various buildings and structures visible in the background. The overall atmosphere suggests a vibrant and active city environment, with the bright lights and signs contributing to the sense of energy and activity.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city at night. The city is filled with tall buildings, some of which have signs on them. One of the buildings has a sign that reads "WHITE GARAGE" on its side. There are also other signs on the buildings, but they are not clearly visible due to the darkness. The buildings are of different sizes and styles, and some of them have chimneys. The city is surrounded by a fence, and there is a train track in the foreground.

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

The black-and-white image depicts an aerial view of a city at night. The city has many buildings, and one of them has the words "White Garage" on it. The buildings are in different sizes and styles. Some of them have windows, while others do not. There is a fence on the left side of the image, and a train track is on the right side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

This is a high-angle black and white photograph of a city street. The view overlooks a dense urban landscape, comprised mainly of buildings of varying heights and architectural styles. In the foreground, there is a low, flat-roofed structure with a visible sign on top. Next to it, there's a building with a curved roof, possibly a commercial establishment.

Further into the frame, a taller building stands out with the words "WHITE GARAGE" vertically displayed on its facade. The street is lined with buildings, most of them appearing to be several stories high. There is also a train track running through the scene.

In the background, the cityscape continues, with more buildings visible in the distance. Overall, the image captures a busy urban environment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

This is a grayscale, negative image of an urban scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. It appears to be a high-angle shot, giving a bird's-eye view of the city.

Key Features and Details:

  • "White Garage" Building: A prominent multi-story building is labelled "WHITE GARAGE" in large letters on its facade. This likely served as a parking garage or a business related to cars.
  • Urban Landscape: The image is filled with various buildings, rooftops, and streetscapes. The architecture suggests an older, possibly industrial, urban environment. There are a variety of building types: multi-story apartment buildings, warehouses and retail structures.
  • Street Signs: The presence of street signs indicates the presence of roads and pedestrian areas.
  • Advertising and Signage: There are signs and advertisements visible, indicating commercial activity. One sign mentions "FOR SALE," suggesting real estate.
  • Railroad Tracks: Running along one side of the image are railroad tracks, which adds another layer of industrial character to the scene, also a visual connection to transit in the city.
  • "Velie Cars": There's a sign indicating "Velie Cars".
  • Negative Effect: The overall effect of the image is reversed, with light areas appearing dark and vice versa. This creates a visually striking and unusual depiction of the city.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a snapshot of a busy urban environment. The style of the buildings, the presence of the railroad tracks, and the car-related business suggest a time when cars and transportation were becoming more prominent in city life. The negative effect adds an artistic and interesting perspective.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts a nighttime urban scene, likely from the mid-20th century. The image captures a cityscape with a variety of buildings, including commercial and residential structures.

Key features of the image include:

  1. Buildings and Signage:

    • The most prominent building in the image has a vertical sign that reads "WHITE." This building appears to be a hotel, as indicated by the word "HOTEL" below "WHITE."
    • Another noticeable sign reads "Ivalia Cars," suggesting a car dealership or service center.
    • Various other signs are visible on the buildings, indicating different businesses and establishments.
  2. Street and Transportation:

    • The street in the foreground is relatively wide and appears to be well-lit, with streetlights casting light onto the road.
    • There are a few vehicles visible, including a car parked on the side of the road.
    • The street seems to be relatively quiet, with minimal pedestrian or vehicular activity.
  3. Architecture:

    • The architecture of the buildings suggests a mix of styles, with some structures having more modern facades and others appearing older and more traditional.
    • The buildings vary in height, with the "WHITE" hotel being one of the taller structures in the scene.
  4. Lighting and Atmosphere:

    • The image is taken at night, as evidenced by the dark sky and the illuminated signs and streetlights.
    • The lighting creates a somewhat dramatic atmosphere, with shadows and contrasts highlighting the architectural details of the buildings.

Overall, the photograph provides a snapshot of a city's commercial district during a quiet night, showcasing the urban landscape and the various businesses that operated in the area.

Qwen

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape at night. The image appears to be an aerial view of a street and surrounding buildings, showing a mix of modern and older architectural styles.

  • Buildings: There are buildings of varying heights and designs. One prominent building has the word "WHITE" displayed in large letters on its facade. Other buildings feature signs, such as one that reads "Vellie Cars," indicating the presence of a business or commercial activity. The buildings are well-lit, and some have illuminated signs, suggesting they are active or still operational.

  • Street: The street below is partially visible, with what looks like train tracks running parallel to the buildings. There are also vehicles and possibly a few pedestrians on the street.

  • Lighting and Shadows: The photograph is taken at night, and the buildings are illuminated by artificial light, creating a contrast with the darker sky and the shadows cast by the structures.

  • Overall Scene: The image gives a snapshot of urban life, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the style of the buildings and the quality of the photograph. The presence of train tracks suggests this might be a city with a significant railway infrastructure.

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

This black-and-white image appears to be a nighttime aerial view of a cityscape, likely from an older time period. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, giving it a dramatic and somewhat eerie atmosphere.

Key features of the image include:

  1. Buildings: There are numerous buildings of varying sizes and architectural styles. Some buildings have large, prominent signage, such as one that reads "WHITE" and another that says "Valie Cars." The buildings are densely packed, suggesting a bustling urban environment.

  2. Construction Site: In the foreground, there is a visible construction site with scaffolding and construction materials. A sign on the site indicates that it is a construction area.

  3. Railway Tracks: On the right side of the image, there are railway tracks, indicating the presence of a train station or a railway line running through the city.

  4. People: There are a few people visible on the streets, adding a sense of scale and activity to the scene.

  5. Streetlights: The streetlights are on, casting shadows and highlighting the buildings and streets.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time of a city at night, with a mix of commercial and residential buildings, construction activity, and transportation infrastructure. The black-and-white format and the style of the buildings suggest that this is a historical photograph, possibly from the mid-20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

WHITE
GARAGE
SALE
Fbe SALE
Cars
IVelie Cars
IVelie
NOWN
Fbe
HUZ NOWN
HUZ

Google

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