Human Generated Data

Title

Apache Lake, Summit of Sierra Blanca Mountains

Date

1873

People

Artist: Timothy H. O'Sullivan, American 1840 - 1882

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Geology Department Library, 2.2002.3764

Human Generated Data

Title

Apache Lake, Summit of Sierra Blanca Mountains

People

Artist: Timothy H. O'Sullivan, American 1840 - 1882

Date

1873

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Geology Department Library, 2.2002.3764

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Collage 99.5
Advertisement 99.5
Poster 99.5
Nature 71.3
Outdoors 70.4
Tree 67.6
Plant 67.6
Art 66.5
Land 61.5
Vegetation 61.4
Building 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

fall 99.4
sepia 99.2
tree 99.1
landscape 98.6
vintage 98.5
retro 98.4
nature 97.9
wood 97.8
grass 97.7
no person 97.4
art 96.6
leaf 94.8
rural 94.5
field 94.4
countryside 93.7
soil 93.3
old 92.9
country 92.4
dirty 92.2
sepia pigment 92

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

viaduct 100
bridge 97.9
structure 69.7
landscape 51.4
tree 46.8
trees 38.3
autumn 33.4
forest 33.2
countryside 31.1
scenery 30.7
season 30.4
sky 30.2
field 29.3
fall 29
rural 26.5
winter 24.7
country 23.7
snow 23.2
outdoors 22.4
scenic 22
park 20.6
clouds 20.3
grass 19.8
scene 19.1
morning 19
yellow 18.6
outdoor 18.4
environment 18.1
orange 17.7
land 17.6
meadow 17.1
leaves 16.6
cold 16.4
frost 16.3
wood 15.9
snowy 15.6
light 15.4
horizon 15.3
woods 15.3
leaf 14.8
natural 14.7
cloud 14.6
branch 14.6
sun 14.6
weather 14.1
seasonal 14
fog 13.5
river 13.4
cloudy 13.1
golden 12.9
lake 12.8
travel 12.7
road 11.7
frosty 11.7
sunlight 11.6
mountain 11.6
color 11.1
foliage 11.1
peaceful 11
farm 10.8
silhouette 10.8
branches 10.6
plant 10.6
colors 10.6
scenics 10.5
hill 10.3
day 10.2
alone 10.1
water 10
tranquil 10
freeze 9.7
sunrise 9.4
nobody 9.3
colorful 9.3
ice 9.2
calm 9.2
sunset 9
dawn 8.7
mist 8.7
sunny 8.6
track 8.4
old 8.4
summer 8.4
ecology 8.3
birch 8
agriculture 7.9
bright 7.9
autumnal 7.9
spring 7.9
terrain 7.8
solitude 7.7
outside 7.7
pasture 7.7
cloudscape 7.6
frozen 7.6
horizontal 7.5
mountains 7.4
brown 7.4
peace 7.3
copy space 7.2
shadow 7.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

tree 100
text 100
sign 93.3
plant 69.1
sky 63
building material 35.7
stone 34.6

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-22

a close up of a sign 91.5%
a sign on a pole 77.3%
a sign for a photo 77.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of two old time photos of a man and a woman in a field -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image is a stereoscopic card from the 1873 expedition led by 1st Lieutenant George M. Wheeler as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The photograph features a scenic wilderness landscape with a small, tranquil body of water surrounded by trees and rugged terrain. Sparse vegetation and rocky cliffs are visible in the background, suggesting it may be a remote or mountainous location. The stereoscopic format, with two nearly identical images side by side, was designed to be viewed through a stereoscope to create a three-dimensional effect. The yellow border and text indicate the expedition details and command authority, marking it as a historical image documenting exploration during the late 19th century.

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

The image is a stereograph from the "Expedition of 1873" led by 1st Lieutenant George M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers Commanding. It depicts a scenic view of a natural landscape, presumably from the western United States, given Wheeler's exploration goals. The image shows a river or pond flanked by trees in the foreground and a rocky hillside or cliff in the background. The vegetation is lush, with various trees and underbrush visible. The stereograph format consists of two nearly identical photographs side by side, meant to be viewed through a stereoscope to create a three-dimensional effect. The cards are mounted on a yellow backing with descriptive text on both sides.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a sepia-toned stereograph card, featuring two identical photographs of a serene river scene. The photographs are positioned side by side, with the left image showing a river flowing through a forested area, and the right image mirroring the same scene.

Key Features:

  • Title: "EXPEDITION OF 1873" is inscribed vertically along the left edge of the card.
  • Identification: "1st Lieut. GEO. M. WHEELER, Corps of Engineers Commanding" is written vertically along the right edge of the card.
  • Background: The photographs are set against a light yellow background, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the images.
  • Overall: The image presents a peaceful and idyllic scene, with the river flowing gently through the forest, creating a sense of tranquility and calmness.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a sepia-toned stereoscopic photograph, likely from the late 19th century. The photograph features a serene landscape with a river flowing through it, surrounded by trees and vegetation. In the foreground, a fallen tree trunk lies on the ground, adding to the natural ambiance of the scene.

On the left side of the image, the text "EXPEDITION OF 1873" is printed vertically, indicating that this photograph was taken during an expedition in 1873. On the right side, the text "1st Lieut. GEO. M. WHEELER, Corps of Engineers Commanding" is also printed vertically, suggesting that Lieutenant George M. Wheeler was the commander of the expedition.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and exploration, capturing a moment in time when the natural world was being discovered and documented by early photographers. The use of stereoscopic photography allows the viewer to experience the scene in three dimensions, adding depth and immersion to the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a landscape featuring a lake nestled among dense trees and shrubs. The photograph is presented in a split-view format, with two panels side by side. The left panel shows a view from the foreground, with a person sitting on a rock near the lake, while the right panel offers a slightly different angle, showing the lake and the surrounding forest. The image is labeled with "EXPEDITION OF 1873" on the left side, indicating the year when this landscape was documented.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a stereoscopic photograph of a lake surrounded by trees and vegetation. The photograph is split into two identical images side by side, creating a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The lake is situated in a valley with hills in the background, and the trees around the lake are tall and have dense foliage. The water of the lake is calm, and there are no visible waves or ripples. The photograph has a vintage look, with a brownish tint and a slightly grainy texture. The edges of the photograph are bordered by a yellow frame, and there is text on the left and right sides of the image. The text on the left reads "EXPEDITION OF 1873," and the text on the right reads "1st Lieut. GEO. M. WHEELER, Corps of Engineers Commanding." The photograph appears to be a historical image, possibly taken during an expedition in 1873 led by Lieutenant George M. Wheeler.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image you sent:

This is a vintage sepia-toned stereoscopic image mounted on a yellow cardstock. The stereoscopic image is of a natural landscape scene. The images are rounded at the top, fitting within an arched area.

The foreground of the image is filled with tall, dense grass and low-lying foliage. There is a fallen log in the foreground, adding depth to the scene.

In the middle ground, there's a calm body of water, possibly a pond or a slow-moving river. Trees line the water's edge, creating a natural frame for the water. The trees are dense with foliage, and some have bare branches reaching out over the water.

The background features a hill or a rocky outcrop covered with trees. The terrain seems rugged, with hints of exposed rock formations.

The text on the card reads: "EXPEDITION OF 1873" on the left and "1st Lieut. GEO. M. WHEELER, Corps of Engineers Commanding." on the right, indicating the year and the person in charge of the expedition.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image:

This is a stereoscopic photograph from the "Expedition of 1873," taken by 1st Lieutenant Geo. M. Wheeler, of the Corps of Engineers Commanding. The image is presented in a classic format of two slightly different, side-by-side views that, when viewed through a stereoscope, create a three-dimensional effect.

The scene depicts a serene landscape dominated by a small, dark lake or pond, nestled among trees and a rocky hillside. The perspective suggests that the photographer captured this from a slightly elevated position, looking down on the water body.

In the foreground, there's dense vegetation including tall grasses and perhaps some low-lying bushes, and a couple of fallen logs. These are likely the closest elements in the scene, providing depth.

The middle ground features the lake, with a dark surface. Tall trees and some bare branches line the banks.

In the background, a rocky hillside rises up, cloaked in trees and brush. There appear to be some rock formations at the top of the hill. The composition conveys a sense of peace and isolation. The sepia tone and the printing style suggest this photo was taken during the late 19th century.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a stereoscopic photograph, which means it is designed to be viewed with a stereoscope to create a 3D effect. The photograph is from the year 1878, as indicated by the text on the left side of the image. It depicts a natural landscape scene featuring a dense forest with a variety of trees and foliage. The trees are a mix of deciduous and coniferous types, with some having bare branches, suggesting it might be late autumn or early winter.

In the foreground, there are rocks and bushes, adding depth to the scene. The background shows a hillside covered with more trees and vegetation, creating a layered effect. The sky is visible at the top, appearing clear and bright.

The text on the right side of the image reads "1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers Commanding," indicating that the photograph was taken under the command of Lieutenant George M. Wheeler of the Corps of Engineers. This suggests that the photograph might be part of a survey or expedition conducted by the military for mapping or exploration purposes.

Text analysis

Amazon

Corps
OF
of
Engineers
Corps of Engineers Commanding.
GEO.
1st
Lieut.
EXPEDITION
Commanding.
WHEELER,
1st Lieut. GEO. M. WHEELER,
EXPEDITION OF 1873.
1873.
M.

Google

EXPEDITION OF 1873. 1st Lieut. GEO. M. VWHEELER, Corps of Engineers Commanding.
EXPEDITION
OF
1873.
1st
Lieut.
GEO.
M.
VWHEELER,
Corps
of
Engineers
Commanding.