Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (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, 2.2002.2804

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (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, 2.2002.2804

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Nature 98.5
Outdoors 97.2
Shelter 95.8
Rural 95.8
Building 95.8
Countryside 95.8
Scenery 81.8
Landscape 81.2
Human 71
Land 66.6
Office Building 65.7
Architecture 64.7
Tower 62.1
Snow 60.4
Soil 59.2
Housing 58.9
Text 56.8
Weather 56.2
Aerial View 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

sepia 99.2
people 98.7
beach 98.3
print 96.6
sea 96.1
house 96
no person 96
landscape 96
vintage 94.9
seashore 94.8
sunset 94.7
building 94.2
architecture 93.9
town 93.8
art 93.8
vehicle 93.7
sepia pigment 93.6
dawn 93.5
travel 93.5
home 93.4

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

wall 42.2
architecture 32.5
travel 30.3
building 29.3
ancient 28.6
roof 28.3
sky 27.2
stone 27
history 26.9
landscape 23.8
brick 23.7
old 23
thatch 22.7
desert 22.5
rock 21.7
tourism 20.7
structure 20.3
landmark 19.9
mountain 19.4
monument 17.8
house 17.4
construction 17.1
tower 16.5
fortress 16.2
protective covering 15.5
culture 15.4
historical 15.1
city 15
step 14.8
historic 14.7
sand 14.1
building material 13.6
clouds 12.7
valley 12.5
famous 12.1
roofing 12.1
town 12.1
antique 11.3
hill 11.3
place 11.2
ruins 10.7
castle 10.6
covering 10.3
industry 10.3
church 10.2
rural 9.7
scenic 9.7
equipment 9.6
great 9.6
destination 9.4
support 9.2
industrial 9.1
scenery 9
vacation 9
coast 9
outdoors 9
material 8.9
pharaoh 8.9
pyramid 8.9
urban 8.8
village 8.7
device 8.4
snow 8.4
mountains 8.3
exterior 8.3
countryside 8.2
grave 7.9
country 7.9
civilization 7.9
houses 7.8
temple 7.7
medieval 7.7
outdoor 7.7
rocks 7.5
palace 7.5
road 7.2
religion 7.2
hut 7.1

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

text 97.2
house 95.7
sky 87.1
building 77.8
old 58.4
mountain 54.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Picture frame
House
Window
Building

AWS Rekognition

Person 46%

Clarifai

Tree 94%

Clarifai

Tree 82.7%

Clarifai

Tree 71.7%

Clarifai

Tree 63%

Clarifai

Tree 61.6%

Clarifai

Tree 47.6%

Clarifai

Tree 47%

Clarifai

Tree 43.9%

Clarifai

Tree 42.6%

Clarifai

Tree 41.5%

Clarifai

Tree 40.2%

Clarifai

Tree 37.7%

Clarifai

Tree 36.9%

Clarifai

Tree 36.9%

Clarifai

Tree 35.2%

Clarifai

Tree 35.1%

Clarifai

Tree 35%

Clarifai

Tree 34.4%

Clarifai

Tree 34.3%

Clarifai

Tree 33.9%

Clarifai

Tree 33.8%

Clarifai

Picture frame 73.1%

Clarifai

House 69.7%

Clarifai

House 68.1%

Clarifai

House 63.8%

Clarifai

House 63.4%

Clarifai

House 62%

Clarifai

House 57.3%

Clarifai

House 53%

Clarifai

House 51.9%

Clarifai

House 50.4%

Clarifai

House 50%

Clarifai

House 49.4%

Clarifai

House 48.4%

Clarifai

House 48.4%

Clarifai

House 46%

Clarifai

House 43.9%

Clarifai

House 41.1%

Clarifai

House 34.9%

Clarifai

House 34.5%

Clarifai

Window 56.9%

Clarifai

Window 53.5%

Clarifai

Window 49.2%

Clarifai

Window 46.5%

Clarifai

Window 46.5%

Clarifai

Window 46.2%

Clarifai

Window 45.6%

Clarifai

Window 42.3%

Clarifai

Window 41.7%

Clarifai

Window 41.6%

Clarifai

Window 41.5%

Clarifai

Window 40.9%

Clarifai

Window 40.5%

Clarifai

Window 39.7%

Clarifai

Window 39.7%

Clarifai

Window 39.4%

Clarifai

Window 38.5%

Clarifai

Window 38.2%

Clarifai

Window 38.2%

Clarifai

Window 38.1%

Clarifai

Window 37.5%

Clarifai

Window 37.5%

Clarifai

Window 36.9%

Clarifai

Window 36.4%

Clarifai

Window 35.1%

Clarifai

Window 35%

Clarifai

Window 34.7%

Clarifai

Window 34.5%

Clarifai

Window 33.9%

Clarifai

Window 33.6%

Clarifai

Window 33%

Clarifai

Building 46.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

paintings art 98.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a vintage photo of a train 37.7%
a vintage photo of a mountain 37.6%
a vintage photo of a person 37.5%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

view of the main building.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a view of a town with a lot of buildings

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a scenic town landscape, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, featuring a combination of colonial and traditional architectural styles. In the foreground, tiled-roof buildings with wooden detailing are arranged along a wide, straight road. Surrounding the road are structures organized neatly, with a few larger buildings standing out.

The background showcases a hilly terrain adorned with trees and vegetation, adding a natural aesthetic to the scene. A notable feature is a church or cathedral with a distinctive steeple located towards the center of the image, sitting among other smaller houses and buildings. The elevated positioning of the church gives it prominence, suggesting its importance to the town. Overall, the photograph conveys a peaceful and orderly urban settlement with a mix of residential buildings and historical architecture.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is an old photograph depicting a hillside townscape with a prominent church standing in the center background. The church has a steeple and is situated among trees and other buildings on the hill. The foreground shows a street lined with traditional, colonial-style houses with tiled roofs, typical of 19th-century architecture. The street runs from the bottom center of the image toward the church, flanked by rows of buildings. The photograph has a sepia tone, and the area surrounding the street appears to be slightly elevated, suggesting a hilly terrain. The overall setting portrays a serene and historical atmosphere.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a hilly, mountainous landscape with a town or village nestled in the valley below. The buildings in the town have a traditional architectural style, with many structures featuring tiled roofs. A prominent church or religious structure can be seen in the center of the town, standing out among the other buildings. The overall scene has a serene, picturesque quality, capturing a glimpse of a historic settlement in what seems to be a mountainous region.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be a historical sepia-toned photograph showing a hillside settlement, likely in Japan or another East Asian location. In the foreground, there are several traditional buildings with distinctive tiled roofs arranged along a path or road. The architecture is characteristic of Japanese design, with low-lying structures and traditional roof styles. Up on the hillside in the background, there appears to be a Christian church or chapel with a steeple, suggesting this might be from a period when Western influences were entering Japan. The landscape is fairly mountainous, with various buildings scattered up the slopes among the trees and vegetation. The image has the quality and style of a photograph from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a small town or village, possibly in the early 20th century. The town is nestled in a valley surrounded by hills and trees, with a church or other large building visible in the center of the image.

In the foreground, there are several buildings, including houses and shops, with tiled roofs and white walls. The streets are narrow and winding, with a few people visible walking along them. In the background, there are more hills and trees, as well as a few other buildings, including what appears to be a factory or mill.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and simplicity, with a sense of community and tradition. The sepia tone gives the image a nostalgic feel, as if it has been preserved for many years.

Summary: The image is a vintage photograph of a small town or village, showcasing its architecture, streets, and surroundings.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a village, with a church in the background. The village is situated on a hillside, with buildings and houses scattered throughout. In the foreground, there are several buildings with tiled roofs, while in the background, a large church stands out, featuring a tall steeple. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and serene setting, with the village nestled among the hills.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a vintage photograph depicting a town or village set in a hilly landscape. The town features a variety of buildings, mostly with gable roofs and some with tiled roofs. The structures are predominantly white with wooden elements, suggesting a colonial or traditional architectural style. The town is nestled on a hillside, with a winding road running through it.

In the background, there is a prominent white building that stands out, possibly a church or a significant community building. The surrounding area is lush with greenery, including trees and plants, which adds to the scenic beauty of the town. The photograph has a sepia tone, which gives it an old-fashioned, nostalgic feel.

Overall, the image captures a peaceful and picturesque town with a blend of architectural styles, set against a backdrop of natural beauty.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black and white photograph of a town. The photograph is bordered by a white border. The town is built on a hill, and there are several buildings with tiled roofs. The buildings are of different sizes and styles. Some of the buildings are close to each other, while others are spaced apart. The town is surrounded by trees and vegetation. The town is situated in a valley, and there are mountains in the distance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

This is a sepia-toned photograph of a small town or village nestled on a hillside. The image appears to be from a historical collection.

In the foreground, a road leads through the center of the scene, separating buildings on either side. The buildings are primarily one or two stories, with tiled roofs that appear to be made of clay or similar material. Some have visible balconies or open-air corridors.

On the left side of the road, there's a small hill or embankment, providing an elevated view into the scene. The hillside is covered with vegetation.

In the background, the town ascends the hill, with more buildings scattered among the trees. A prominent church with a tall steeple stands out amidst the other structures. Other buildings, possibly homes or businesses, are also visible. A mountain rises in the background to the left.

The overall impression is of a quaint and peaceful town, possibly a colonial settlement or a village with a mix of architectural styles. The sepia tone suggests the photograph is quite old.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

Overview:

The image is a sepia-toned, vintage photograph capturing a view of a town or city. The scene appears to be set in a hilly region.

Composition:

  • Foreground: A road leads diagonally from the bottom left of the image, curving slightly to the right. Buildings with tiled roofs line the road. There is a hillside on the left.
  • Midground: More buildings with tiled roofs and a variety of architectural styles occupy the midground. Some have balconies or verandas.
  • Background: A hill or mountain forms the backdrop. On the hillside, there are more buildings, including a church with a tall spire. The hillside is covered in trees and vegetation.

Details:

  • Architecture: The buildings suggest a mix of architectural styles, including elements that could possibly be from a tropical, colonial setting.
  • Atmosphere: The sepia tone and the overall composition suggest a historical photograph. The scene is well-lit, and there is a sense of depth due to the receding buildings and the backdrop of the hill.

Overall Impression:

The photograph gives the impression of a well-established community with a blend of architectural styles in a picturesque, hilly environment. It's likely a record of a specific location in a bygone era.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical photograph of a settlement or village, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene is set in a hilly or mountainous region, with a number of buildings spread across the landscape.

In the foreground, there is a cluster of buildings with tiled roofs, which appear to be residential or possibly part of a larger institution, such as a school or hospital. The architecture is simple, with rectangular structures and sloped roofs.

In the background, on a higher elevation, there is a prominent building with a tall spire, which looks like a church or a cathedral. This building stands out due to its height and distinctive architectural style, indicating it may be a significant landmark in the area.

The surrounding landscape is lush and green, with trees and vegetation covering the hillsides. There are also a few scattered houses and structures on the hills, suggesting a sparsely populated rural area.

Overall, the image captures a serene and picturesque scene of a small community nestled in a hilly region, with a mix of residential and institutional buildings.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image appears to be a sepia-toned photograph of a historical settlement or village. The scene is captured from an elevated vantage point, giving it a panoramic view.

Key features:

  1. Architecture:

    • The buildings are low-rise, with tiled or shingled roofs, typical of colonial or traditional architecture.
    • The structures are mostly rectangular, with some featuring balconies or verandas.
    • A prominent church or chapel with a steeple is visible in the mid-ground, indicating a religious or community center.
  2. Layout:

    • The town is situated on a relatively flat area, surrounded by hills or small mountains.
    • A main pathway or road runs through the center of the image, dividing the settlement.
    • The buildings are arranged in a somewhat organized fashion, suggesting planned development.
  3. Environment:

    • The surrounding hills are covered with vegetation, likely trees and shrubs.
    • There are a few open areas or courtyards within the settlement.
    • The sky is clear, suggesting a sunny day.
  4. Historical Context:

    • The style of the buildings and the overall aesthetic suggest that this photograph was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century.
    • The presence of the church and the architectural style hint at a European influence, possibly in a colonial or post-colonial context.

This image provides a glimpse into the historical layout and architecture of a small town or settlement in a mountainous region.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a town or village situated in a hilly or mountainous region. The architecture features traditional-style buildings with sloped roofs, suggesting a cultural or regional aesthetic. The buildings are densely packed, with some appearing to be residential and others possibly commercial or institutional.

In the background, there is a larger, more prominent building with a pointed roof, which could be a church or a significant public structure. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, vegetation, and a few scattered trees, indicating a natural environment that has been integrated with the built environment. The photograph's sepia or monochromatic tone suggests it is an older image, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century. The overall scene conveys a sense of community life surrounded by nature.