Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (harbor village, Japan)

Date

1880s

People

Artist: E. G. Stillman, American 19th century

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2814

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (harbor village, Japan)

People

Artist: E. G. Stillman, American 19th century

Date

1880s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2814

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Nature 99.1
Land 98.4
Outdoors 98.4
Sea 96.5
Ocean 96.5
Water 96.5
Shoreline 96.5
Landscape 93.4
Scenery 90.8
Boat 90
Transportation 90
Vehicle 90
Coast 87.6
Airplane 74.4
Aircraft 74.4
Boat 69.7
Building 69.5
Shelter 61
Rural 61
Countryside 61
Waterfront 60.5
Vegetation 59.6
Plant 59.6
Aerial View 57.6
River 56.6
Weather 55.7
Tree 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

water 99.8
landscape 99.7
beach 99.3
lake 98.9
sunset 98.7
sea 98.6
monochrome 98
boat 97.4
river 97
sepia 96.9
seashore 96.7
nature 96.7
dawn 96.6
ocean 96.1
fog 95.7
travel 95.4
island 95
reflection 94.5
tree 94
no person 93.9

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

beach 47.5
sand 42.3
landscape 41.7
sea 41.5
water 39.4
shoreline 34.8
ocean 34.6
coast 33.3
sky 32.7
vacation 27
travel 25.4
shore 25.1
island 22
rock 20.9
rocks 20.8
coastline 20.7
summer 19.3
clouds 17.8
scenic 16.7
soil 16.1
holiday 15.8
basin 15.7
mountain 15.5
seascape 15.3
sun 15.2
stone 15
lake 15
waves 14.9
tourism 14.9
tree 14.6
snow 14.5
scenery 14.5
horizon 14.4
tropical 13.6
earth 13.4
scene 13
natural depression 12.8
bay 12.5
paradise 12.3
sunset 11.7
city 11.7
outdoor 11.5
cape 11.4
weather 11.3
evening 11.2
geological formation 11.2
environment 10.7
river 10.7
outdoors 10.6
old 10.5
wave 10.4
cloudy 10.3
sunrise 10.3
architecture 10.3
day 10.2
relax 10.1
peaceful 10.1
peace 10.1
trees 9.8
surf 9.7
seaside 9.6
sunny 9.5
cloud 9.5
wall 9
natural 8.7
jigsaw puzzle 8.6
hill 8.4
relaxation 8.4
mountains 8.3
park 8.2
barrier 8.2
forest 8
cliff 7.9
clear 7.9
breakwater 7.8
pacific 7.7
fishing 7.7
boat 7.5
tranquil 7.3
morning 7.2
color 7.2
structure 7.2
season 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Water 97.4
Sky 92.9
Boat 88.6
Watercraft 86.3
Coastal and oceanic landforms 84.4
Rectangle 84.1
Adaptation 79.3
Landscape 78.6
Tints and shades 77.4
Wood 76.3
Horizon 74.8
Mountain 72.3
Beach 72.1
Lake 71.9
Art 71.9
Shore 71.2
Tree 70.4
Monochrome photography 68.9
Room 68
History 67.2

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

lake 98.8
water 98.5
text 98.4
beach 90.4
sky 89.5
outdoor 89
mountain 85.9
gallery 77.8
ship 74.2
picture frame 19.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Airplane
Boat 90%
Boat 69.7%
Airplane 74.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a vintage photo of a man 58.1%
a vintage photo of a man holding a sign 36.2%
a vintage photo of a sign 36.1%

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a boat in the water -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This image portrays a serene coastal village or small town beside a calm body of water. The perspective is elevated, allowing a broad view of the area.

On the left side, the land rises into wooded hills dotted with trees. Below, tightly clustered rooftops form a winding line that follows the curve of the coastline. Most of the structures appear to be traditional, modest buildings with tiled roofs, likely serving residential or community purposes.

The body of water to the right is tranquil, with a few boats and small vessels visible. A larger sailboat or ship is moored at a distance, suggesting maritime activity, possibly fishing or transport. The backdrop shows the horizon with more hilly terrain and a misty, atmospheric quality, contributing to the timeless and peaceful ambiance.

The photography style, displaying sepia tones, suggests this might be a historical image from the 19th or early 20th century, capturing a moment of daily life in a coastal settlement.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a historical photograph of a coastal area with a small village or settlement situated along the shoreline. The buildings in the village are predominantly single-story structures with tiled roofs, which appear to be made of traditional materials. A narrow strip of land curves gently around a large, calm body of water, possibly a bay or river. In the water, a few small boats are visible, including one with a mast indicating it may be a sailing vessel. The landscape is surrounded by rolling hills covered with trees and vegetation, providing a lush and scenic backdrop. The overall tone of the photograph is sepia, suggesting it might be from the late 19th or early 20th century, providing a vintage feel to the scene. The vantage point of the photograph seems to be elevated, possibly from a hillside, giving a broad view of the village and surrounding area.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a scenic landscape along a body of water, likely a lake or river. In the foreground, there is a hillside covered with buildings and structures, possibly a small town or village. The buildings appear to be traditional in style, with roofs and structures typical of the region. In the background, there are mountains and hills, creating a picturesque natural setting. A small boat can be seen on the water, adding to the tranquil and serene atmosphere of the scene. The image has a sepia-toned quality, suggesting it is an older photograph, capturing a moment in time from the past.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This appears to be a historical photograph showing a coastal Japanese village or town. The image captures traditional Japanese architecture with numerous buildings featuring distinctive tile roofs lined along a curved shoreline. The settlement is nestled between hills or mountains and a calm bay or inlet, where a few small boats can be seen anchored in the water. The photograph seems to have been taken from an elevated position, giving a bird's-eye view of the settlement. The sepia tones and composition style suggest this is likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The landscape is quite dramatic, with forested hillsides descending to the water's edge, and the buildings are clustered densely along the narrow strip of flat land between the hills and the sea.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of a small village situated on the banks of a river. The village is characterized by numerous small buildings, with a prominent tree standing in the foreground. In the background, a boat is visible on the water, while hills rise up on either side of the river.

The photograph appears to be an old print, as evidenced by its sepia tone and the presence of a white border around the edges. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and serene setting, with the village nestled among the natural surroundings of the river and hills.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a serene coastal town, nestled between lush hills and a tranquil body of water. The town's architecture is characterized by a mix of single-story and two-story buildings, with some featuring pitched roofs and others having flat ones. The structures appear to be constructed from wood or a wood-like material, with a warm, earthy tone that blends harmoniously with the natural surroundings.

In the foreground, a prominent tree stands tall, its branches stretching towards the sky. The surrounding landscape is dotted with smaller trees and bushes, adding to the picturesque ambiance. The hills on either side of the town are covered in dense foliage, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.

The water's edge is lined with boats, some of which appear to be anchored, while others seem to be in motion. The calm surface of the water reflects the light, creating a sense of serenity and peacefulness. In the distance, the hills rise up, their peaks shrouded in mist, adding to the mystique of the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and relaxation, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world depicted. The warm tones and soft focus create a sense of nostalgia, as if the image has been plucked from a bygone era. The photograph exudes a sense of timelessness, capturing a moment in time that feels both familiar and distant.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is an old photograph featuring a coastal village. The village is situated on a hillside, with houses and buildings lining the shore. The buildings have tiled roofs and appear to be traditional in style. The village is surrounded by lush greenery, with trees and vegetation covering the hillside. In the foreground, there is a large tree with a wide canopy, providing shade for the village. The water in the foreground is calm, and there is a boat sailing on it. In the distance, there are mountains and hills, adding to the scenic beauty of the place.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a monochromatic photograph of a small town. The town is located on a hill with a sea on the right side. The houses are built on the hill, and the town has a few trees. A boat is sailing on the sea, and a mountain is located on the right side of the sea. The mountain is covered with trees. The image has a white border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned, vintage photograph of a coastal village and its surrounding landscape. The composition is a wide-angle shot, capturing both the land and the water, and appears to be taken from a slightly elevated viewpoint.

Key Elements:

  • Village: A cluster of buildings, likely houses and other structures, lines the coast. The buildings have roofs, some with distinctive patterns, and are tightly packed together.
  • Water: A large body of water, likely a bay or inlet, dominates the central portion of the image. The water is relatively calm, reflecting the sky.
  • Hills/Mountains: Rolling hills or low mountains frame the bay. The slopes are covered with vegetation, and there appear to be terraced areas on some of the hillsides.
  • Trees: There are a few trees scattered throughout the scene. A large tree with a prominent canopy is in the foreground, adding depth to the photograph.
  • Boats: Several small boats are visible on the water, including at least one sailing vessel. They give a sense of scale and activity.

Atmosphere/Style:

The sepia tone and the composition style suggest this is a historical photograph, likely taken in the 19th or early 20th century. The image evokes a sense of quietude and a connection to nature, typical of landscape photography from that period.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image presents a sepia-toned, high-angle view of a coastal village. The photograph is a historical print, and the sepia tone gives it an aged, nostalgic quality.

In the foreground, there is a cluster of buildings with dark, tiled roofs. Some buildings are closer to the viewer, and their tiled roofs are more prominent. Trees are scattered in front of and among the buildings.

Beyond the buildings, the land slopes upward, creating a hill or small mountain on the left side of the frame. This hillside is terraced, possibly for agriculture or erosion control. Trees and vegetation cover the hillside.

A body of water fills the central and right side of the image. In the water, there is a sailing ship with a prominent mast and sails. Other smaller boats dot the surface of the water.

In the distance, on the other side of the water, there are more hills or mountains. These are less detailed and fade into the horizon.

The overall impression is that of a serene, traditional coastal village nestled between land and sea. The photograph captures a moment in time, likely from a bygone era, with its sepia tone and depiction of a traditional settlement.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a coastal village scene. The village is situated along the shore of a calm body of water, likely a bay or a river. The houses are traditional in style, with tiled roofs and a close-knit arrangement, suggesting a small, possibly fishing community.

In the foreground, there is a large tree, and the buildings appear to be residential, with some having small gardens or courtyards. The landscape in the background features hills or low mountains covered with trees and vegetation, indicating a lush, natural environment.

The water is calm, with a few boats floating on it. One of the boats is larger and appears to be a sailing vessel, while the others are smaller, possibly fishing boats. The overall atmosphere of the image is serene and picturesque, capturing a moment of everyday life in a rural coastal setting. The photograph has an aged appearance, suggesting it might be from an earlier time period.