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Human Generated Data

Title

Looking N. along Oak Place and Ash St.

Date

March 27, 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, 5.2002.153

Human Generated Data

Title

Looking N. along Oak Place and Ash St.

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

March 27, 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, 5.2002.153

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Walkway 94.2
Path 94.2
Building 90.9
City 87.4
Town 87.4
Urban 87.4
Brick 86.8
Metropolis 85.2
Architecture 83.9
Spire 80.4
Tower 80.4
Steeple 80.4
Wall 74.9
Corridor 73.4
Tarmac 72.5
Asphalt 72.5
Street 71
Road 71
High Rise 66.1
Sidewalk 65.3
Pavement 65.3
Flagstone 61.5
Outdoors 61
Office Building 59.7
Shelter 56.7
Nature 56.7
Countryside 56.7
Rural 56.7
Alley 55.6
Alleyway 55.6
Arch 55.5
Arched 55.5
Apartment Building 55.3
Window 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

architecture 99.1
home 99
street 98.7
no person 97.9
people 97.7
building 97
monochrome 96.9
house 95.9
art 95.1
window 92.7
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city 88.1
town 87.9
black and white 87.9
vintage 87.9
government 86.2
step 86.1
light 86.1
wall 83.2
shadow 81.6

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

architecture 94.9
building 46.8
old 42.5
wall 35.5
stone 28.4
brick 28.2
window 27.3
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city 25.8
history 25.1
house 24.6
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roof 17.3
construction 16.3
church 15.7
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traditional 14.2
village 13.5
tower 13.4
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sidewalk 12.3
historical 12.2
antique 12.1
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university 11.9
castle 11.8
road 11.8
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home 10.4
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art 9.2
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place 8.4
landscape 8.2
landmark 8.1
entrance 7.7
windows 7.7
monument 7.5
vintage 7.4
style 7.4
glass 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Window 94.3
Building 94.1
Architecture 85.7
Black-and-white 85.2
Style 83.9
Rectangle 81.4
House 79.5
Fixture 78.5
Brick 78.1
Tints and shades 77.4
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Monochrome 73.6
Facade 72.3
Arch 68.2
Sash window 65.7
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Art 63.9
Urban design 63.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

building 99.8
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window 91.3
house 89.5
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monochrome 62.4
sky 50.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Window
Building
House

Clarifai

Window 82.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

streetview architecture 63.9%
paintings art 35.7%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a black and white photo of a street at night

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a black and white photo of a street with a clock tower

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This is a black-and-white negative image depicting a narrow street or alley lined with brick buildings on either side. The image appears distorted because it is presented as a photographic negative with inverted colors: white areas appear black, and darker areas appear light. Large arched windows are visible on the left building, while the view down the street fades into the distance. The foreground shows an elevated perspective with debris on the surface, possibly from a rooftop or ledge. The bottom caption reads: "Looking N. along Oak Place and Ash St. March 27, 1904". It is a historical photograph taken from an urban environment.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image is a negative photograph of an urban street scene. The photo was taken on March 27, 1904, looking north along Oak Place and Ash Street. On the left side of the image, there is a building with large arched windows and a brick facade. The street is narrow, and the buildings on both sides are aligned in a straight perspective down the street, giving the scene a sense of depth. The sky appears dark due to the negative effect, which inverses the image's light and shadow areas. At the bottom of the image, handwritten text indicates the location and date. The negative effect creates an unusual visual appearance, with light parts of the image appearing dark and vice versa.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a black and white photograph of a narrow alleyway or pathway between two rows of multi-story brick buildings. The buildings have large arched windows and appear to be of an older architectural style. The pathway is lined with what looks like wooden or concrete steps or platforms. The image has a somewhat gloomy and dimly lit atmosphere, suggesting it was taken at night or in low light conditions.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white photograph dated March 27, 1904, showing a nighttime street scene. The image captures a view looking north along Oak Place and Ash Street. The architecture features a brick building with large arched windows and multiple doorways along what appears to be a narrow street or alley. The building has distinctive architectural elements typical of the early 1900s, including detailed brickwork and tall windows. The street appears to be illuminated, creating dramatic shadows and light patterns on the building facade. The ground appears unpaved and rough. The perspective of the photograph creates a strong sense of depth as the street recedes into the distance.

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 narrow street with buildings on either side. The street is paved and has a slight incline, with a sidewalk on the right-hand side. The buildings are made of brick and have multiple windows, with some having balconies or porches. The sky above is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night.

The image appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the buildings and the writing on the bottom of the image. The writing reads "Looking N. along Oak Place and Ask St." and "March 27, 1904", indicating that the photo was taken in March 1904 and looking north along Oak Place and Ask Street.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showing how the cityscape has changed over time. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, with its old-fashioned architecture and atmospheric lighting.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a narrow street lined with buildings, taken at night. The photograph appears to be an old one, as indicated by the date "March 27, 1904" written in the bottom-right corner.

In the foreground, the street is empty and dimly lit, with a few windows visible on the buildings. The buildings are made of brick and have a classic architectural style, with arched windows and ornate details. The street itself is paved with cobblestones or brick, adding to the historic feel of the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and tranquility, with the only sound being the distant hum of the city. The photograph captures a moment in time, frozen forever, and invites the viewer to step into the past and experience the beauty of a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street, dated March 27, 1904. The photograph shows a narrow street with buildings on either side. The buildings have brick walls and glass windows, and some of them have awnings. The street is empty, and there are no people or vehicles visible. The photograph has a slightly blurry effect, giving it an old-fashioned look. The photograph also has a watermark in the bottom right corner with the text "5033" and the date "March 27, 1904."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a narrow street. The street is flanked by buildings on both sides, and there is a person walking on the street. The buildings are tall and have multiple windows. The windows on the left side of the street are arched, while those on the right are rectangular. The street is empty, and the buildings are illuminated by a light source from the right side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a negative of a historical photograph, likely from the early 20th century. The scene depicts a narrow street lined with brick buildings. The perspective is from an elevated position, possibly a rooftop, looking down and into the street. The dark sky provides a stark contrast to the light-toned buildings.

Details:

  • Buildings: The buildings are primarily constructed of brick. Several have windows, some arched. They appear to be multi-story structures, suggesting a commercial or residential area.
  • Street: The street is narrow and appears to be made of cobblestones or similar material. Shadows and reflections are present, indicating some ambient light.
  • Perspective: The image has a strong perspective, with the street converging towards the horizon, giving a sense of depth.
  • Text: At the bottom of the image, there is handwriting that reads "Looking N. along Oak Place and Ash St. March.27.1904."

Overall Tone:

The image has a historical and perhaps somewhat somber atmosphere, owing to the negative format, the architecture, and the date associated with the photograph. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, a street scene from over a century ago.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image shows an inverted black and white photograph of Oak Place and Ash Street in Boston, Massachusetts, taken on March 27, 1904. The view is from a high vantage point, looking down a narrow street lined with buildings. The architecture is characterized by brick structures with multiple windows, including some arched windows. The street appears wet or recently washed, reflecting light. The sky is dark, suggesting a night scene or overcast conditions. The photograph has a vintage quality, with visible imperfections and handwritten notes along the bottom edge.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical street scene, taken on March 27, 1904. The view is looking north along Oak Place and Ash Street. The photograph is taken at night, and the scene is illuminated by artificial light, which creates stark contrasts and shadows.

On the left side of the image, there is a large brick building with multiple large arched windows. The building appears to be industrial or commercial in nature, possibly a factory or warehouse. The windows are lit from inside, suggesting that the building is in use.

In the center of the image, there is a narrow alley or street lined with smaller buildings on both sides. These buildings appear to be residential or mixed-use structures. The street is relatively empty, with no visible pedestrians or vehicles.

In the background, there is a tall clock tower, which stands out prominently against the night sky. The clock tower is part of a larger building, which is partially visible. The overall atmosphere of the image is quiet and somewhat eerie, with the bright lights contrasting against the dark night.

The photograph has a slightly blurred or ghostly appearance, likely due to the long exposure time required for night photography in that era. This effect adds to the historical and somewhat haunting feel of the scene.

Qwen

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

This image is a vintage black-and-white photograph depicting an urban scene. It shows a street captured at night, with the perspective looking north along Oak Place and Ash Street, dated March 27, 1904. The photograph features a series of brick buildings on both sides of a narrow street, with some of the buildings having a colonial or Victorian architectural style, characterized by dormer windows and detailed cornices. The street itself appears to be paved, and there are no visible streetlights or other modern urban elements, indicating this is from a time before widespread urban development and street lighting. The buildings are closely packed, and the street is shaded by the structures, with the darkness of the night sky creating a stark contrast. The photograph has a nostalgic quality, capturing a moment from the early 20th century.

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

This black-and-white image appears to be an old photograph taken at night, showing a narrow urban street flanked by buildings. The photo is dated March 27, 1904, and is labeled "Looking N. along Oak Place and Ash St."

The left side of the street features a large building with a prominent arched window on the ground floor and several smaller windows above. The right side of the street is lined with smaller buildings, some of which are under construction or renovation, as indicated by the scaffolding. The street itself is relatively dark, with some areas illuminated by artificial light, possibly from street lamps or building lights. The image has a historical and atmospheric quality, capturing a moment in time from the early 20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

St
Ask
and
5033
Looking
Looking N.alona Oakplace and Ask St
N.alona
Oakplace
March.27,1904
0033

Google

Looking N.along Oak Place and Ask St. March 27,1904 0033 THE ET 5033
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