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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (The ceremony for the driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah)

Date

May 10, 1869

People

Artist: Andrew Joseph Russell, American 1830 - 1902

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.1966

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (The ceremony for the driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah)

People

Artist: Andrew Joseph Russell, American 1830 - 1902

Date

May 10, 1869

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.1966

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Human 98.7
Nature 98
Outdoors 95.1
Military Uniform 87.4
Military 87.4
Snow 80.5
Winter 75.6
Storm 73.2
Army 72.2
Armored 72.2
People 71.5
Crowd 67.2
Funeral 63.2
Blizzard 59.8
Soldier 56
Troop 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

people 99.7
cavalry 99.4
vintage 99
group 98.5
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train 98.3
sepia 98.1
transportation system 97.4
railway 96.6
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man 94.7
vehicle 94.1
soldier 93.9
sepia pigment 93.7
retro 93.6
mammal 92.6
group together 92.6
art 92.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

snow 100
weather 100
winter 40.9
landscape 37.9
season 31.2
cold 31
forest 30.5
tree 28.5
frost 25
trees 24
frozen 23.9
grunge 23.8
ice 23.2
sky 21
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travel 12
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country 11.4
sun 11.3
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freeze 10.7
fog 10.6
grungy 10.4
day 10.2
field 10
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history 9.8
icy 9.8
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obsolete 7.7
mountains 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
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art 7.2
river 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

old 90.3
text 84.2
tree 80.5
sky 72.1
group 70.9
altar 23.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-24
Gender Male, 95.5%
Calm 93.8%
Angry 2.3%
Sad 1.4%
Happy 0.9%
Confused 0.5%
Disgusted 0.4%
Surprised 0.4%
Fear 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Person
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.7%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai

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

photograph of a crowd of people gathered around a large steam locomotive.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a group of people standing around a train

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This photograph depicts a historical event featuring two steam locomotives meeting head-on, surrounded by a large group of people. It appears to be a gathering of workers, officials, and spectators marking a significant occasion. The locomotives and attendees suggest the event is related to the completion of a major railway connection, most likely the "Golden Spike Ceremony" at Promontory Point, Utah, in 1869, where the First Transcontinental Railroad was completed. The scene showcases the enthusiasm and pride of the individuals involved, many dressed in period-appropriate attire, including suits, ties, hats, and worker’s clothing. A camera mounted on a tripod is visible in the foreground, indicating an effort to document the historic achievement. The overall sepia tone of the image reflects the photographic style of the era.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is a historic photograph depicting the famous "Golden Spike" ceremony at Promontory Summit, Utah, on May 10, 1869. This event marks the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States. In the image, there are two steam locomotives facing each other, the Central Pacific's "Jupiter" and the Union Pacific's No. 119. A large group of men, including railroad workers, dignitaries, and probably photographers, are gathered around the locomotives, celebrating the joining of the rails. Many of the men are wearing suits and hats, characteristic of the period's fashion. This iconic moment symbolizes the unification of the nation via rail and the beginning of a new era in U.S. transportation and commerce.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a large crowd of people gathered around a locomotive or train engine. The individuals in the image are dressed in clothing typical of the late 19th or early 20th century, suggesting this is an older photograph. The crowd seems to be gathered for some kind of event or occasion, possibly the arrival or departure of the train. The image has a sepia tone, further indicating its historical nature.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a historic sepia-toned photograph showing what appears to be the celebration of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. The image shows two locomotives meeting, with crowds of workers and officials gathered around them. Many people are standing on and around the trains, wearing typical 19th century attire including hats and work clothes. The photograph has the characteristic look of early photography, with slightly faded edges and a brownish tint. This moment captured the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, marking a significant achievement in American history. The scene takes place in what appears to be a desert or rural setting, with sparse vegetation visible in the foreground.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a large group of people gathered around two steam locomotives, with one locomotive facing forward and the other facing backward.

The locomotive on the left has its front end facing the camera, while the locomotive on the right has its back end facing the camera. The locomotives are positioned on a dirt road or track, surrounded by a crowd of people dressed in formal attire, including suits, hats, and bow ties. Some individuals are standing on top of the locomotives, while others are standing on the ground or on a raised platform.

In the background, there is a clear sky visible above the crowd. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken during a significant event or celebration, possibly related to the railroad industry or a special occasion.

The image appears to be an old photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, given the style of clothing and the technology used in the locomotives. The sepia tone and the way the image is presented suggest that it may have been printed on a postcard or other type of paper.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time when people came together to celebrate or commemorate an important event.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

This sepia-toned photograph depicts a historic moment in American history, capturing the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The image features two locomotives facing each other, with a large crowd of men gathered around them. The locomotive on the left appears to be the Jupiter, while the one on the right is likely the No. 119.

In the foreground, a man stands on a chair, addressing the crowd. A photographer's tripod is visible in the bottom-right corner, suggesting that this photograph was taken by another photographer. The background of the image shows a clear sky, indicating a sunny day.

The photograph is bordered by a thick white margin, which adds to its historical and nostalgic feel. Overall, this image provides a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, showcasing the excitement and pride of the people involved in the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people standing in front of two steam locomotives. The photograph appears to be from the early 20th century. The people are wearing vintage clothing, such as suits, hats, and ties. Some of them are standing on top of the locomotives, while others are standing on the ground. There is a photographer with a camera in front of the group, possibly taking a picture of them. The image has a white border around it, giving it a vintage look.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image appears to be an old photograph depicting a gathering of people around two steam locomotives. The people are dressed in formal attire, suggesting that this might be a formal event or ceremony. They are standing on the sides of the locomotives, with some individuals standing on top of the trains. The image has a sepia tone, which adds to its vintage feel. The photograph captures a moment in history when steam locomotives were a significant mode of transportation.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:
The image is a vintage black and white photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It appears to document a large gathering of people, possibly celebrating a significant event related to a railway. The sepia toning adds to the historical feel.

Composition:
The photograph is centered on two locomotives, with a large crowd of men gathered around them. The men are dressed in various styles, from suits and hats to more casual work attire. They're standing on the ground, on the locomotives, and around the railway tracks. The photograph is taken outdoors, with a simple, light background.

Key Elements:

  • Locomotives: Two large steam locomotives are the central focus, suggesting this is a railway event.
  • People: The crowd is the main subject of the image. They seem to be posing for the photograph, some are holding their hats in the air.
  • Setting: The setting is on an outdoor railway. There is a bit of scrub brush or other vegetation in the foreground.

Possible Context:
Given the locomotives and the gathering of people, this image may depict:

  • A railroad opening or celebration.
  • An event related to the construction or completion of a railway line.

If you'd like, provide another image and I'll do my best to describe it.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

This is a vintage sepia-toned photograph of a large group of people gathered around two steam locomotives. The people, mostly men, are dressed in late 19th-century attire, including suits, hats, and vests. Some are standing on top of the locomotives, while others are positioned on the ground in front of them.

In the foreground, there is some low-lying vegetation, possibly sagebrush or similar desert plants, hinting at the location being a more arid region. A period-appropriate camera on a tripod is visible to the right, suggesting that this image is being captured by another photographer at the event.

The overall impression is that this is a historical documentation of a significant event, possibly related to the completion of a railway line or some other important milestone in the development of transportation. The light is a little blown out in places due to the age of the image, but the composition and subject matter are clearly visible.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historic event known as the "Golden Spike Ceremony," which took place on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah. This ceremony marked the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States.

In the photograph, two steam locomotives face each other, nose to nose, symbolizing the joining of the Central Pacific Railroad from the west and the Union Pacific Railroad from the east. A large group of people, including railroad workers, dignitaries, and other attendees, are gathered around the locomotives. Many individuals are standing on top of the trains, while others are positioned on the ground between and around the engines.

The attire of the people in the image is typical of the late 19th century, with men wearing suits, hats, and coats. The setting appears to be an arid, open area, with sparse vegetation visible in the foreground. The photograph captures a moment of celebration and historical significance, symbolizing the unification of the eastern and western parts of the United States through rail transport.

Qwen

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

This is a sepia-toned historical photograph depicting a group of people gathered around a steam locomotive, likely taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The crowd is dressed in attire typical of that era, with many men wearing hats, suits, and overcoats. Some individuals are standing on the train itself, while others are gathered in the foreground. A camera on a tripod is visible in the lower right corner, suggesting that the photograph was being taken to document the event. The background shows a clear sky and some sparse vegetation, indicating the scene might be in a rural or semi-rural area. The overall composition and clothing suggest a significant or celebratory occasion, possibly related to the completion of a railway line or a notable event in railroad history.

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

This image depicts a historic scene featuring a large group of people gathered around two steam locomotives. The scene appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century, as suggested by the style of clothing and the technology of the trains. The people are dressed in suits and hats typical of that era, and many are standing on the locomotives, suggesting a celebratory or significant event. The locomotives are large and have a classic design, with prominent smokestacks and boilers. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly at a railway station or a significant railway junction. The photograph has a sepia tone, giving it an aged appearance. There is also a camera setup in the foreground, indicating that the event was being documented.