Human Generated Data

Title

Via Mala

Date

1880s

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2212

Human Generated Data

Title

Via Mala

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1880s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2212

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Human 99.3
Nature 98.7
Outdoors 96.2
Road 91.4
Tree 80.7
Plant 80.7
Path 79.6
Cliff 78
Art 66.6
Building 64.7
Snow 60.9
Weather 56.5
Cottage 55.3
Housing 55.3
House 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

sepia 98.8
landscape 97.1
no person 97
art 95.6
nature 95.3
fog 95
winter 94.4
retro 94.2
travel 93.7
vintage 93.1
fall 92.1
mist 91.9
tree 91.8
snow 91.4
wood 90.4
monochrome 89.8
street 88.5
water 88.3
old 88.1
infrared 87.8

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

landscape 42.5
snow 31.1
sky 29.6
tree 25.6
hay 23.5
forest 22.7
thatch 21.9
rock 20.9
mountain 20.8
trees 20.5
scenic 20.2
cliff 20.1
winter 19.6
rural 19.4
weather 19.1
road 18.1
fodder 17.4
water 16.7
plant 16.7
outdoors 16.4
roof 16.1
grass 15.8
country 15.8
park 15.7
scenery 15.4
knoll 15.2
hill 15
horizon 14.4
frost 14.4
field 14.2
season 14
desert 14
countryside 13.7
travel 13.4
river 13.4
ascent 13.2
ice 13.2
geological formation 13.1
cloud 12.9
land 12.9
feed 12.9
slope 12.8
protective covering 12.7
wood 12.5
cold 12.1
national 11.8
summer 11.6
environment 11.5
sand 11.5
amaranth 11.4
scene 11.3
barrier 11.1
stone 11
dam 10.6
mountains 10.2
sea 10.2
clouds 10.2
calm 10.1
light 10
outdoor 10
vascular plant 9.9
coast 9.9
pine 9.8
wilderness 9.7
day 9.4
covering 9.3
structure 9.3
tourism 9.1
herb 9
vacation 9
sun 8.9
sunny 8.6
woods 8.6
soil 8.5
rocks 8.5
old 8.4
channel 8.4
peaceful 8.3
obstruction 8.1
beach 8.1
seasonal 7.9
frosty 7.8
snowy 7.8
geology 7.8
nobody 7.8
vista 7.8
wall 7.7
frozen 7.7
dry 7.4
canyon 7.4
lake 7.3
branch 7.3
history 7.2
farm 7.1
agriculture 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

outdoor 99.4
mountain 95.4
tree 95.1
text 87.5
sky 75.9
fog 53.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Tree

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

nature landscape 37.1%
paintings art 32.6%
beaches seaside 25.3%
streetview architecture 2.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a view of a snow covered mountain 79.4%
a snow covered mountain 79.3%
a close up of a snow covered mountain 76.4%

Clarifai

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

a city in the past, history.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a mountain road with a steeple and a steeple

OpenAI GPT

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

This sepia-toned image depicts a rugged mountain pass with dramatic cliffs. On the left, there's a towering rocky outcrop with vegetation clinging to its surface. At its base is a dirt road bordered by a stone wall and wooden railings, offering a pathway through the steep terrain. Two individuals are visible leaning against the railing near a tall, thin post, possibly an electrical or telegraph pole. The background features towering cliffs that dominate the landscape, dotted with trees that vary in density. The image evokes a serene yet imposing atmosphere, highlighting the natural beauty and isolation of the area.

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

The image depicts a scenic mountain road that cuts through a rugged landscape, characterized by steep cliffs and rocky terrain. The road is unpaved and curves around a bend, hugged by a large rock overhang on the left side. There is a low stone wall and a rustic wooden fence along the edge of the road, providing a barrier with the steep drop-off that leads into the valley below. Three people stand by the fence, looking into the distance, possibly admiring the view. The background features towering rocky cliffs with sparse vegetation clinging to the sides, and a few tall pine trees are interspersed along the scene. The photograph has a sepia tone, suggesting it might be an older image, lending it a historical or timeless quality.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image depicts a rugged, mountainous landscape with steep, rocky cliffs on either side of a narrow road or path. The road winds through the valley, with a few small figures visible walking along it. The scene has a serene, almost otherworldly quality, with the towering, snow-capped peaks and dense, evergreen forests creating a dramatic and picturesque setting. The overall impression is one of natural grandeur and the awe-inspiring power of the natural world.

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 dramatic mountain road carved into steep cliff faces. The road appears to be a narrow dirt or gravel path with a wooden fence barrier along its outer edge. The rocky cliffs tower above, creating an imposing wall of stone that demonstrates the challenging terrain early road builders had to work with. There's a natural overhang or cave-like formation visible in the cliff face. The image has the sepia tones typical of late 19th century photography and captures the impressive scale of early mountain road engineering. Some small figures can be seen on the road, giving scale to the massive cliff walls. This type of photograph would likely have been taken to document the construction of early mountain passes or scenic routes.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage sepia-toned photograph of a mountainous road, with a rugged cliff face on the left and a steep cliff on the right. The road is narrow and winding, with a stone wall running along its edge. A group of people can be seen standing on the side of the road, looking out at the scenery. In the background, there are trees and other vegetation growing on the cliffs, adding to the natural beauty of the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the peaceful surroundings and the sense of adventure that comes with exploring a remote and scenic area. The image appears to be from the early 20th century, based on the style of clothing worn by the people in the photo and the type of vehicle visible in the distance.

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

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a road carved into the side of a mountain, with two people standing on the edge of the road. The road is narrow and winding, with a low stone wall along the edge. The mountain rises steeply on either side of the road, with trees and bushes growing out of the rocky face. In the distance, the road disappears around a bend, and the sky above is hazy and overcast.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of rugged beauty and isolation. The road appears to be in a remote location, and the steep cliffs and rocky terrain suggest that it may be difficult to access. The presence of the two people standing on the edge of the road adds a sense of scale to the image, and highlights the vastness of the natural landscape.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is an old photograph that captures a scenic view of a road surrounded by rocky cliffs. The road is narrow and winding, suggesting it might be in a mountainous region. On the left side of the image, there is a steep cliff face with a section that appears to have collapsed, revealing a cave-like structure. The right side of the image shows a steep mountain with a steep incline and some trees. Two people are standing on the side of the road, possibly admiring the view or taking a break. The photograph has a sepia tone, giving it an antique feel.

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

The image is a vintage black-and-white photograph of a mountain pass road. The road is bordered by a stone wall on the right side and a steep rocky cliff on the left. Two people are standing on the side of the road, near the stone wall. There are trees and plants growing on the rocky cliffs on both sides of the road. The photograph has a sepia tone, which gives it a vintage look.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is a sepia-toned photograph of a mountain road winding through a narrow gorge. The image is likely quite old, given the color and the composition.

Key Features:

  • Gorge: The central feature is a steep gorge with towering, rocky cliffs on either side. The rock faces are textured and weathered.
  • Road: A dirt road is visible snaking through the gorge. It has a low stone wall on one side and a wooden fence on the other, likely acting as a barrier against the cliff face.
  • Vegetation: There is sparse vegetation visible, including clumps of grass on the rock face, and some trees along the tops of the cliffs.
  • Figures: Two figures are standing at the edge of the road, near the stone wall.
  • Atmosphere: The image has a somewhat hazy atmosphere, which could be due to the time of day, the photography process, or the weather conditions.
  • Composition: The image is framed to emphasize the height and depth of the gorge, making the road appear narrow and the surrounding cliffs imposing.

Overall, the photograph conveys a sense of the vastness and drama of a natural landscape, possibly a mountain pass or canyon. The presence of the road and figures adds a human element, suggesting travel and exploration.

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

A sepia-toned photograph captures a winding road cut through a steep, rocky canyon. On the left side of the road, a massive rock face looms overhead, partially obscured by vegetation and trees clinging to its surface. The road itself is edged by a low stone wall, behind which two figures stand observing the landscape. A tall, thin tree stands between the road and the canyon depths, its bare trunk reaching skyward. The right side of the canyon is a towering cliff face dotted with trees, rising to the sky above. The overall impression is one of rugged natural beauty and the human endeavor to traverse it.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a scenic, mountainous landscape featuring a narrow road flanked by steep rocky cliffs on both sides. The road appears to be carved into the side of the mountain, with a sheer rock face on the left and a drop-off on the right, protected by a wooden guardrail.

Two people are visible on the road, standing near the guardrail, possibly taking in the view or conversing. The surrounding terrain is rugged, with tall trees and vegetation growing along the cliffs and in the valley below. The sky is overcast, contributing to a muted, sepia tone that suggests the photograph might be quite old, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Overall, the image captures a serene yet dramatic natural setting, highlighting the majesty of the mountainous landscape and the engineering feat of constructing a road through such challenging terrain.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image depicts a narrow, mountainous pass with steep cliffs on either side. The scene is characterized by rugged rock formations and sparse vegetation, primarily consisting of a few trees and shrubs. A paved road winds through the center of the image, curving gently as it passes the rocky landscape. On the right side of the road, there is a concrete barrier, and a wooden fence can be seen further back, separating the road from the drops on the cliff. A single utility pole stands near the fence, and in the distance, the road appears to continue deeper into the valley. The photograph has a sepia tone, suggesting it is a historical image, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. There are a few figures visible near the fence, appearing small due to the vast scale of the landscape, which emphasizes the grandeur and isolation of the location.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a sepia-toned photograph showcasing a dramatic natural landscape. The scene depicts a narrow road winding through a rugged canyon with steep, rocky cliffs on both sides. The cliff on the left is particularly prominent, with its jagged surface and a small overhang. Sparse vegetation, including a few trees and shrubs, clings to the rocky surfaces. A tall, slender tree stands near the center-right of the image, adding to the verticality of the scene. In the foreground, two people are walking along a stone wall that runs alongside the road, providing a sense of scale to the imposing landscape. The overall atmosphere is serene and awe-inspiring, capturing the raw beauty of nature.