Human Generated Data

Title

Sec. 11 From N. Station to South, Canal St. on Right

Date

December 7, either 1897 or after 1915

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, 5.2002.507

Human Generated Data

Title

Sec. 11 From N. Station to South, Canal St. on Right

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

December 7, either 1897 or after 1915

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, 5.2002.507

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Person 93.9
Human 93.9
Road 89.3
Building 87
Urban 73.5
Nature 71.7
Outdoors 68.8
Architecture 67.9
Transportation 64.2
Vehicle 60.7
Freeway 60.6
City 59.2
Town 59.2
Railway 57.3
Rail 57.3
Train Track 57.3
Highway 55

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

people 97.4
many 97.3
no person 97.1
transportation system 96.4
vehicle 96.3
architecture 95.5
street 94.5
city 93.5
building 92.6
group 91.2
railway 91.2
group together 90.6
stadium 90.3
road 90.2
light 89.5
train 89.3
monochrome 88.5
theater 88.2
crowd 87.6
urban 87.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

city 44.1
architecture 34.8
bridge 34.5
sky 31.4
urban 30.6
cooling tower 29.3
structure 27.6
travel 24
cooling system 23.6
device 22.4
river 20.5
mechanism 20.2
building 17.6
water 17.4
suspension bridge 15.7
road 15.4
skyline 15.2
cityscape 15.1
modern 14.7
pier 14.7
street 13.8
construction 13.7
wall 13.6
snow 12.8
transport 12.8
transportation 12.6
tower 12.5
skyscraper 12.4
buildings 12.3
support 11.4
center 11.1
clouds 11
traffic 10.5
deck 10.4
town 10.2
light 10
landmark 9.9
waterfront 9.9
aerial 9.7
landscape 9.7
scenic 9.7
highway 9.6
concrete 9.6
winter 9.4
tourist 9.2
tourism 9.1
reflection 8.9
panorama 8.6
famous 8.4
weather 8.1
new 8.1
history 8.1
night 8
business 7.9
equipment 7.8
sea 7.8
scene 7.8
nobody 7.8
district 7.8
cloud 7.8
culture 7.7
industry 7.7
downtown 7.7
old 7.7
stone 7.6
park 7.6
bay 7.6
monument 7.5
industrial 7.3
station 7.3
scenery 7.2
holiday 7.2
hall 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

sky 98.2
black and white 93.5
outdoor 92.9
black 87
white 71.3
dock 8.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 93.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a large ship in the background 59.9%
a train on a steel track 34.6%
a close up of a bridge 34.5%

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

a photograph of a train traveling down a train track with a train on the tracks -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image appears to be a black-and-white negative photograph, which means the dark and light areas are inverted. The scene depicts an urban environment with trolley tracks, overhead power lines for a tram or trolley system, and buildings lining the street. There is a raised platform or structure along the tracks, suggesting a transit system. Advertisements and signage are visible on the buildings, including one for "ACO TILE SOAP" and others. The image is partially obscured by a bright white gradient covering the upper right corner, likely caused by damage or intentional overlay on the negative. The details in the architecture and street layout suggest a historic cityscape.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a photographic negative, showing an urban street scene likely from an older era. In the foreground, there is a tram or streetcar line with overhead wires and tracks, suggesting a public transportation system in the city. There are buildings lining the street, and you can make out some advertisements or signs on the buildings. One prominent sign visible reads "ACO THE SOAP". The perspective suggests that the photograph was taken from an elevated position, looking down along the street and across the cityscape. The upper right corner of the image is heavily overexposed or might be a result of the negative being physically damaged or poorly scanned, resulting in a large white area. Given the negative format, areas that would be dark in the actual scene appear light, and lighter areas appear darker. The scene evokes a historic city center with active public transportation and bustling street life.

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 cityscape. It shows a view of a city street with buildings lining both sides. The street is empty, suggesting it may have been taken at night or during a quiet time. The buildings have a distinct architectural style, indicating this is likely an older urban area. The image has a sense of depth, with the street leading the viewer's eye towards the distant buildings and mountains in the background. Overall, the photograph captures a moody, atmospheric scene of an urban landscape.

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

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph of a city street or boulevard, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. The image shows multiple trolley or streetcar tracks running along what seems to be a wide street or avenue. Along the street are rows of buildings that appear to be commercial or retail establishments. The architecture suggests this is an urban area, possibly in America, with typical early 1900s style buildings lining the street. Power lines and poles are visible overhead. The image has a distinctive negative or inverted quality to it, with dark sky and lighter buildings, which might be due to the photographic process used or how the image has been preserved over time.

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 city street, with a train track running along the left side. The photograph is divided into two halves, with the top half being black and the bottom half being white. The black half of the image shows the train track and the surrounding buildings, while the white half shows the same scene but with a different perspective.

In the foreground, there is a train track with a train car on it. The train car is not clearly visible due to the black and white filter, but it appears to be a passenger train. The train track is surrounded by buildings, including a large building on the left side of the image that has a sign that reads "TILE SOAP." There are also several other signs and advertisements visible in the image, including one that reads "DREYER'S."

In the background, there are several other buildings and structures, including what appears to be a large warehouse or factory. The sky is dark and cloudy, suggesting that the photograph was taken at night or during a storm.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of a city, with its mix of industrial and commercial buildings, as well as its transportation infrastructure. The use of a black and white filter adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, highlighting the enduring nature of urban environments.

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

This image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, with a prominent train track running through the center. The train track is flanked by buildings on either side, and there are power lines and other infrastructure visible in the foreground.

The image has a unique, distorted quality, with the top-right corner appearing to be warped or curved. This distortion gives the image a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye towards the center of the frame.

Overall, the image presents a striking and intriguing view of urban life, with its bold lines, geometric shapes, and sense of movement and energy.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a city street at night. The photo has a somewhat blurry and distorted effect, giving it a somewhat surreal and dreamlike quality. On the left side of the image, there is a train track with a train station, and a person standing on the platform. There are also several buildings and structures visible in the background, including a tall building with a clock tower. On the right side of the image, there is a street with streetlights, a parked car, and a person walking on the sidewalk. The image has a somewhat nostalgic and old-fashioned feel, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street at night. The street is divided by a long, low-lying structure that appears to be a bridge or an overpass. The structure has a concrete surface and is flanked by a row of streetlights on both sides. On the left side of the street, there are buildings with signs and awnings. One of the signs reads "TILE SOAP." On the right side of the street, there are more buildings, and some of them have signs as well. In the distance, there is a tall building that stands out against the night sky. The photograph has a surreal quality, with a large, circular shape in the upper right corner that appears to be a lens flare or a reflection.

Google Gemini

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

The image appears to be an inverted black and white photograph of a city scene from a high vantage point, possibly taken in the early to mid-20th century. The inversion creates a negative effect, where the whites and blacks are reversed.

In the foreground, there are what seem to be train tracks or elevated tramways with supporting structures, suggesting a public transportation system. There are also visible buildings and signage, including one for "ACO TILE SOAP." The architecture of the buildings hints at an older urban landscape.

The background features a cityscape with numerous buildings of varying heights and architectural styles. There is a street visible with what look like cars and pedestrians, though they are difficult to discern clearly due to the image quality and inversion. A portion of the image is obscured by a large white area that obscures the sky and some of the cityscape.

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

This is an old, negative photograph depicting an elevated train track and a cityscape. The composition is angled downwards, offering a view of the tracks, the surrounding buildings, and a distant skyline.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  • Foreground: The image is dominated by an elevated train track running diagonally across the frame. The track appears to be supported by a concrete structure.
  • Midground: A series of buildings line the streets on both sides of the tracks. There's also a trolley.
  • Background: The skyline is visible in the distance, with buildings and what appears to be a tall tower in the center.
  • Overall Impression: The overall impression is of an early 20th-century urban landscape, possibly a bustling city with public transportation.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph of a city street scene taken from an elevated position, likely a bridge or a tall building. The scene is captured in black and white, and the photograph has a distinctive visual effect where the left side of the image is much darker, creating a stark contrast with the right side.

Key features of the image include:

  1. Street Layout: The photograph shows a wide street with multiple lanes, tram tracks, and overhead wires for the tram system. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, some of which have visible signage.

  2. Buildings and Signage: On the left side of the street, there are several buildings with visible signs, including one that reads "ACO" and another that says "THE BEST." On the right side, there are more buildings with signs, including "ANS" and "PERFECT."

  3. Vehicles and Trams: There are several vehicles parked along the street, and a tram is visible on the tracks. The presence of the tram and the overhead wires indicates that this is a busy urban area with public transportation.

  4. Pedestrians: A few pedestrians can be seen walking on the sidewalks, adding to the bustling atmosphere of the scene.

  5. Lighting and Contrast: The left side of the image is significantly darker, possibly due to a shadow or an effect of the photographic process. This creates a dramatic contrast with the right side, which is much brighter and more detailed.

  6. Architecture: The buildings have a classic architectural style, suggesting that the photograph was taken in the early to mid-20th century.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time in a bustling urban environment, showcasing the street life, architecture, and transportation of the era.

Text analysis

Amazon

SOAP
TILE SOAP
TILE
CANNS
PURE
HATS

Google

www. 140 SELIM
www
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140
SELIM