Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (St. Lawrence cathedral)

Date

1860s

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2468

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (St. Lawrence cathedral)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1860s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2468

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Spire 100
Steeple 100
Tower 100
Architecture 100
Building 100
Metropolis 85.8
City 85.8
Urban 85.8
Town 85.8
Human 76.4
Pedestrian 73.6
Downtown 65.6
Dome 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

sepia 99.8
street 99.7
vintage 99.6
city 99
town 98.5
church 98.4
art 98.4
building 98.2
architecture 98.2
old 98.1
cathedral 97.6
urban 96.8
tower 96.6
travel 96.1
retro 95
goth like 95
people 94.6
black and white 93.1
monochrome 92.9
cityscape 92.6

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

palace 100
architecture 64
cathedral 57.6
building 51.2
tower 51.2
tourism 43.8
castle 42.1
city 41.8
landmark 41.6
church 38.9
history 37.7
travel 34.6
old 32.8
historic 29.4
structure 27.6
monument 26.2
religion 26.1
sky 25.9
tourist 25.4
famous 25.2
fortification 23.9
town 23.2
stone 22
ancient 21.7
historical 20.8
urban 20.1
house 20.1
medieval 19.2
culture 18
capital 17.2
england 17.2
buildings 16.1
defensive structure 15.8
exterior 14.8
river 13.4
parliament 12.8
clock 12.8
residence 12.8
roof 12
monastery 11.3
place 11.2
landscape 11.2
construction 11.1
cityscape 10.4
bridge 10.4
tall 10.4
spire 9.9
night 9.8
kingdom 9.8
houses 9.7
heritage 9.7
high 9.6
scene 9.5
street 9.2
temple 8.9
towers 8.8
government 8.8
sightseeing 8.8
catholic 8.8
attraction 8.6
destination 8.4
traditional 8.3
vintage 8.3
ornate 8.3
square 8.2
dome 8.2
chapel 7.9
fortress 7.8
window 7.8
museum 7.8
great 7.7
skyscraper 7.6
skyline 7.6
religious 7.5
outdoors 7.5
style 7.4
vacation 7.4

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

building 99.5
outdoor 99.2
text 99
old 89.4
church 87.8
street 87
cathedral 86.9
white 81.4
sky 79.8
tower 78.9
black 65.3
city 63.3
black and white 60.3
town 38.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 76.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 64.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 60.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

streetview architecture 92.8%
interior objects 5.6%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a sepia photograph of a church with a horse drawn carriage

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This is a historical photograph of a European street leading to a grand Gothic church with twin spires. The central focus is the imposing façade of the church, which features intricate stonework, including a large rose window and ornamented archways. The street is lined with old buildings on both sides, showcasing traditional architecture with steeply pitched roofs and decorative windows. The scene is quiet with no visible pedestrians, and a few horse-drawn carts are parked on the right side of the street, adding to the historical feel of the image. The lighting is soft, suggesting the photo was taken during the day but with hazy or diffused sunlight.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image is an old photograph of a European street, likely from the 19th or early 20th century, featuring a prominent Gothic church at the focal point in the background. The church is characterized by its two tall, ornate towers adorned with spires and decorative stone carvings. The facade of the church includes a large, intricate rose window above a grand arched entrance.

On either side of the street leading up to the church, there are rows of tall, narrow buildings typical of medieval or early modern European architecture, with multiple stories and steeply pitched roofs. The street is relatively clear, with a few horse-drawn carts visible, suggesting a quieter period when the photograph was taken. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of historical charm and architectural grandeur.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph of a European city street, likely in Germany or another Central European country. The scene depicts a bustling urban environment with a variety of architectural styles, including ornate church spires and towers that dominate the skyline. The street is lined with multi-story buildings, and there are horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians visible, suggesting this is a lively commercial district. The overall impression is one of a well-established, historic city center.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The sepia-toned photograph depicts a street scene in what appears to be a European city, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century based on the architecture and transportation methods shown. The focal point of the image is a large, ornate church with two tall spires reaching into the sky. The church facade features intricate Gothic-style details and a large rose window.

The street leading up to the church is lined with multi-story buildings, their architecture suggesting a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Horse-drawn carriages can be seen on the cobblestone street, indicating the primary mode of transportation at the time.

A few people are visible in the scene, walking along the sidewalks or riding in the carriages, providing a sense of the city's daily life. The image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the grandeur of the church architecture juxtaposed with the more modest surrounding buildings and the bustling activity of the urban setting.

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

This is a historic black and white photograph showing a street view in what appears to be a German city, likely from the late 19th century. The image is dominated by an impressive Gothic cathedral or church with two prominent spires in the background. The street leading to the church is lined with traditional European architecture featuring buildings with steep roofs and dormer windows. In the foreground, there are some horse-drawn carriages or wagons with canopy covers. The street appears to be cobblestone, and there are gas lamp posts along the sides. The overall composition creates a classic European cityscape that captures the architectural and urban character of the period. The sepia tones and photographic quality are characteristic of early photography techniques.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a historic street scene, featuring a cobblestone road lined with old buildings and horse-drawn carriages. In the background, a large church or cathedral stands tall, its architecture characterized by multiple spires and a prominent clock tower. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bygone era, likely from the 19th or early 20th century, given the style of the buildings and the mode of transportation. The image presents a nostalgic view of a past time, capturing the essence of a quaint and historic town or city.

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

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a street in an old European city, with a prominent cathedral in the background. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, featuring steeply pitched roofs and ornate architecture. In the foreground, a horse-drawn carriage is visible, while people can be seen walking along the sidewalk.

The cathedral, situated at the end of the street, boasts two tall spires that rise above the surrounding buildings. Its facade is adorned with intricate stone carvings and stained glass windows, adding to its grandeur. The overall atmosphere of the image evokes a sense of history and nostalgia, capturing a moment in time from a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a street scene from the past. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there is a large church or cathedral in the background. The church has two tall towers and a pointed roof, and there is a large archway in front of it. There are two horse-drawn carriages on the street, and there are also street lamps and awnings on the buildings.

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

The image shows a street in an old town. The street is lined with buildings on both sides. The buildings have windows and awnings. The street has streetlights on both sides. There are two carriages on the street, and one of them has a canopy. In the distance, there is a large building with two towers and a dome-shaped structure in front.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph, likely from the 19th century. It captures a street scene dominated by an imposing cathedral with twin towers. The perspective suggests a view down a narrow street, with buildings lining both sides, creating a sense of depth and leading the eye towards the cathedral.

Key Elements:

  • Cathedral: The focal point is a large cathedral, prominently featuring two tall, intricately detailed towers. Between these towers is a Rose window.
  • Architecture: The buildings lining the street exhibit traditional architectural styles, possibly indicating a European urban setting.
  • Streetscape: A cobblestone street leads towards the cathedral. The street is relatively empty of people, but it contains two horse-drawn carts.
  • Atmosphere: The sepia tone, the buildings, and the overall composition suggest an historic setting.

Possible Interpretation:

This could be a photographic record of an historic European city. The photo's style hints at a period where photography was used to document the world, and this image most likely served that purpose.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

The image is a vintage photograph, possibly from the late 19th century, featuring a street view leading towards a grand cathedral. The photograph is sepia-toned, lending it an antique feel.

In the foreground, the street is visible, slightly blurred towards the center, suggesting movement or a longer exposure time. Two horse-drawn carts, each covered with a white tarp or canvas, are positioned on the right side of the street. A man can be seen seated on the second cart.

The street is lined with buildings on both sides. The buildings are of varied heights and architectural styles, giving the street a characteristic European city appearance. Several street lamps are visible, adding to the urban setting.

In the background, the focal point is the cathedral. It features two prominent spires and a large, intricately designed rose window, typical of Gothic architecture. The overall perspective leads the eye directly to the cathedral, making it the dominant subject of the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a historical street scene in a European city, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The photograph is in sepia tone, giving it an antique appearance. The focal point of the image is a large, Gothic-style cathedral with two prominent spires, suggesting it is a significant landmark. The cathedral features intricate architectural details, including pointed arches, ornate windows, and a large rose window above the entrance.

The street leading up to the cathedral is lined with buildings on both sides, showcasing a mix of architectural styles typical of European cities. The buildings are multi-storied with various window designs and facades, some with gabled roofs. The street itself is cobblestoned and appears to be relatively quiet, with a few horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians visible. The overall atmosphere is serene and picturesque, capturing a moment in time from a bygone era.

Qwen

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