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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (buildings along canal, Venice, Italy)

Date

c. 1890 - c. 1915

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.4576

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (buildings along canal, Venice, Italy)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1890 - c. 1915

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.4576

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-29

Vehicle 96.2
Transportation 96.2
Gondola 90.2
Human 78.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

gondola 99.9
canal 99.5
street 99.5
bridge 98.4
art 98.4
monochrome 98.2
river 98.2
gondolier 98.1
boat 98
Venetian 97.6
water 96.8
city 96.7
vintage 96.6
building 96.4
architecture 95.3
square 95
black and white 94.7
old 94.4
venise 94.1
reflection 93

Imagga
created on 2022-01-29

palace 100
residence 86.3
building 80.2
house 76.3
architecture 50.9
city 45
dwelling 43
pier 42.1
water 36.8
river 34.8
travel 33.9
boat 33.6
tourism 32.3
boathouse 29.8
structure 29.7
bridge 24.6
canal 24.6
housing 23.8
shed 23.8
old 23.7
tourist 22.7
support 22.7
sea 21.2
night 20.5
landmark 19.9
sky 19.8
cityscape 19
vacation 18.9
outbuilding 17.9
town 17.7
device 17.3
history 17
gondola 16.6
famous 15.8
port 15.4
buildings 15.2
historic 14.7
ship 14.4
ocean 14.1
urban 14
trip 13.2
historical 13.2
street 12.9
capital 12.4
reflection 12.2
church 12
boats 11.7
fishing 11.6
holiday 11.5
light 11.4
place 11.2
coast 10.8
houses 10.7
harbor 10.6
architectural 10.6
england 10.5
destination 10.3
ancient 9.5
wall 9.4
tower 9
wharf 8.9
grand 8.8
scene 8.7
waterfront 8.6
culture 8.6
brick 8.5
channel 8.5
art 8.5
evening 8.4
summer 8.4
tradition 8.3
landscape 8.2
road 8.2
canals 7.9
scenic 7.9
black 7.8
dutch 7.8
coastline 7.5
monument 7.5
village 7.4
sunset 7.2
home 7.2
wooden 7

Google
created on 2022-01-29

Water 97.3
Building 93.8
Window 92.8
Sky 88.5
Black-and-white 84.7
Style 83.9
Watercraft 82.2
Rectangle 81.2
Boat 79.6
Tints and shades 77.3
Waterway 77.3
Landmark 77
City 76.8
Facade 76.6
Monochrome 75.9
Monochrome photography 74.4
Art 73.5
Lake 72.5
Canal 69.6
House 68.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-29

water 99.8
outdoor 96.6
city 88.8
text 87.4
building 87.1
sky 84.3
white 81.8
old 75.8
travel 71
black and white 62.7
boat 62.5
lake 57.8
watercraft 54
image 30.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Person

Clarifai

Building
Gondola
Boat

AWS Rekognition

Boat 83.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-29

streetview architecture 95.8%
nature landscape 1.5%
paintings art 1.1%
beaches seaside 1%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a city in the past, history.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a boat is docked in a canal in venice

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image depicts a historic waterfront scene in Venice, Italy, featuring grand Renaissance-style buildings lining the edge of the Grand Canal. The architecture is ornate, with columned facades, arched windows, and detailed decorative elements. Several gondolas can be seen along the canal in the foreground, along with wooden posts used for mooring. The waterway reflects the buildings and gives a serene ambiance to the scene. The image is in black and white, suggesting it could be from the early 20th century or earlier.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a canal in Venice, Italy. The scene features a row of grand, ornate buildings along the water's edge, exemplifying the Venetian Renaissance architectural style with arched windows, columns, and decorative facades. A series of poles, or mooring posts, are visible in the canal, which is a common feature in Venice for securing boats. In the foreground, there is a wooden gondola, characteristic of the traditional Venetian mode of water transport. The photograph captures the tranquil and historic atmosphere of Venice, highlighting its unique cityscape where buildings meet the water directly.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a historic cityscape in Venice, Italy. It shows a view of the Grand Canal, with ornate, multi-story buildings lining the waterway. The buildings have a distinct Venetian architectural style, with arched windows, balconies, and intricate decorative elements. In the foreground, several gondolas can be seen floating on the calm waters of the canal. The overall scene conveys a sense of the grandeur and beauty of this iconic Italian city.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The black and white photograph depicts a grand, ornate building along a canal in Venice, Italy. The building features intricate architectural details, with rows of arched windows, columns, and balconies. Gondolas are docked along the canal in the foreground, adding to the iconic Venetian scene. The image captures the beauty and historic charm of Venice's unique architecture and waterways.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white photograph showing the iconic architecture along Venice's Grand Canal. The image captures several historic Venetian palazzos with their characteristic Gothic and Renaissance architectural features, including ornate columns, arched windows, and detailed stonework. The buildings rise directly from the water's edge, with their grand facades reflecting the city's historic maritime wealth and architectural splendor. In the foreground, you can see the dark waters of the canal, and what appears to be the partial view of a gondola moored along the waterfront. The photograph appears to be historical, likely taken in the early to mid-20th century, given its monochromatic quality and vintage appearance.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a canal in Venice, Italy, with several buildings lining the water's edge. The buildings are multi-story and have ornate facades, with columns and arches visible. A gondola is moored to the right side of the image, and the water appears calm.

The sky above is overcast, and the overall atmosphere suggests a peaceful and serene scene. The image provides a glimpse into the city's rich history and architecture, with the canal serving as a picturesque backdrop for the historic buildings.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The photograph showcases a row of ornate buildings lining the canal, with their facades facing the water. The buildings feature balconies and arched windows, adding to their architectural beauty.

In the foreground, a gondola is moored to a pole in the water, while another boat is visible in front of the buildings. The sky above appears overcast, casting a somber tone over the scene. The overall atmosphere of the photograph exudes a sense of serenity and elegance, capturing the essence of Venice's unique charm.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city with buildings along the waterfront. The buildings have a classical architectural style with columns and arches. The water is calm, and there are gondolas docked on the side of the water. The photograph has a vintage look, and the image is slightly blurry. It appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the early 20th century.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a canal with buildings on either side. The buildings are constructed with a combination of stone and brick, and they feature numerous windows and balconies. The canal is wide, and there are gondolas moored on the right side. The water appears calm, reflecting the sky. On the left side, people are standing near the water, and some are walking on the pavement.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

The vintage black-and-white photograph shows a row of stately buildings along a waterway, reminiscent of Venice. The architectural style suggests a classical influence, with ornate facades and rows of arched windows and columns.

In the foreground, the water is slightly choppy, with wooden poles and gondolas in the water. The gondolas are long and narrow, characteristic of Venetian boats.

The building on the left is particularly grand, with multiple levels and a prominent colonnade. People can be seen standing in front of the building, giving a sense of scale.

The buildings extend into the background, gradually diminishing in size, indicating a long stretch of similar architecture along the waterway. The sky is overcast and gray, which adds to the somber and historic feel of the photograph.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

The image is a vintage black and white photograph of buildings along a waterway, likely the Grand Canal in Venice. The architecture of the buildings is elaborate and classic, with multiple stories, arched windows, and decorative facades.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Buildings: The structures are the primary focus. They show a range of architectural styles, common in Venice, with detailed ornamentation. There are different building facades, all with distinct characteristics.
  • Water: The body of water is a prominent feature, reflecting the sky and surrounding buildings. The water's surface shows slight ripples, indicating gentle movement.
  • Gondolas: In the foreground, there are traditional Venetian gondolas tied to posts, adding an iconic Venetian element to the scene.
  • People: In front of the tallest building, there are some people on the entrance.
  • Sky: The sky is overcast, providing soft, even lighting across the scene.
  • Overall Atmosphere: The photograph conveys a sense of history, capturing the classic beauty of Venice in an older, perhaps early 20th-century aesthetic. The tones and contrast are typical of vintage photography.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a scenic view of a canal in Venice, Italy. The photograph is in black and white, giving it a vintage feel. On the left side, there is a grand, ornate building with classical architectural features, including columns and arches. This building has multiple levels with balconies and detailed stonework.

To the right of this grand structure, there are several other buildings, each with its own unique design but generally following a similar Venetian architectural style. These buildings are closely packed together along the canal.

In the foreground, the canal water is calm, and there is a gondola moored to a post, a traditional Venetian boat. The gondola adds to the classic Venetian ambiance of the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image is serene and picturesque, capturing the timeless beauty of Venice.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-27

The image depicts a canal scene, likely in Venice, Italy, characterized by the classic Venetian architecture. The buildings lining the canal are grand and ornate, featuring arched windows and decorative facades. There are gondolas anchored along the canal, and a few individuals can be seen on the left side near the grand building, adding a sense of scale and activity to the scene. The overall atmosphere is serene, with the water reflecting the structures above. The tone of the photograph is sepia-like, giving it a vintage or historical feel.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a scene from Venice, Italy, showcasing a portion of the Grand Canal. The architecture is characterized by ornate Venetian Gothic and Renaissance styles, with buildings featuring arched windows, intricate facades, and balconies. The buildings are closely packed along the canal, and there are several gondolas visible in the water, some docked at the poles. The image has a vintage feel, possibly from the early 20th century, given the photographic style and the presence of people in period-appropriate clothing. The overall atmosphere is serene, with calm water reflecting the structures and a clear sky above.