Human Generated Data

Title

Modesto Arch, Modesto, California

Date

1986

People

Artist: Robert Dawson, American 20th century

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.548

Copyright

© Robert Dawson

Human Generated Data

Title

Modesto Arch, Modesto, California

People

Artist: Robert Dawson, American 20th century

Date

1986

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.548

Copyright

© Robert Dawson

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Road 99.9
Freeway 99
Highway 95.1
Overpass 81.4
Building 74.9
Tarmac 69.4
Asphalt 69.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

street 99.9
bridge 99.9
monochrome 99.7
city 99.6
road 99.6
transportation system 99
urban 98.5
travel 97.6
car 97.6
traffic 97.5
sky 97.4
river 97.4
architecture 97.1
rain 96.1
black and white 95.9
train 95.6
building 95.5
landscape 95.3
highway 95.3
light 95.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

steel arch bridge 100
bridge 100
structure 80.5
city 47.5
river 38.3
sky 36.4
architecture 34.6
travel 32.4
urban 31.5
road 29
expressway 28
night 27.6
traffic 26.6
water 25.4
highway 24.1
pier 23
tourism 22.3
landscape 20.9
transportation 20.7
cityscape 19.9
landmark 19.9
support 19.8
tower 19.7
street 19.4
buildings 18.9
skyline 18.1
clouds 17.8
building 17.5
dusk 16.2
town 15.8
speed 14.7
transport 14.6
famous 14
car 13.9
scene 13.9
downtown 13.5
evening 13.1
device 12.9
vacation 12.3
lights 12.1
light 12
historic 11.9
horizon 11.7
history 11.6
steel 11.5
long 11
tourist 10.9
harbor 10.6
drive 10.4
bay 10.4
journey 10.4
vehicle 10.4
cloud 10.3
motion 10.3
sea 10.2
dark 10
sunset 9.9
modern 9.8
lane 9.8
cars 9.8
driving 9.7
scenic 9.7
capital 9.5
old 9.1
motorway 8.9
suspension 8.9
asphalt 8.8
high 8.7
skyscraper 8.7
day 8.6
illuminated 8.6
construction 8.6
boat 8.4
blur 8.4
outdoors 8.2
freeway 7.9
panorama 7.6
monument 7.5
reflection 7.3
business 7.3
sun 7.3
coast 7.2
summer 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

sky 99.3
outdoor 94.6
bridge 92.9
black and white 92.6
cloud 88.2
building 81.5
text 74.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bridge

Clarifai

Tree
Street light
Building
Vehicle

AWS Rekognition

Bridge 74.9%

Clarifai

Tree 83.7%

Clarifai

Tree 67.9%

Clarifai

Tree 63.8%

Clarifai

Tree 60.8%

Clarifai

Tree 52.3%

Clarifai

Tree 49.2%

Clarifai

Tree 42.4%

Clarifai

Tree 41.9%

Clarifai

Tree 39.2%

Clarifai

Tree 38.3%

Clarifai

Tree 37.8%

Clarifai

Tree 34.9%

Clarifai

Street light 59.6%

Clarifai

Street light 39.9%

Clarifai

Street light 39.3%

Clarifai

Street light 37.1%

Clarifai

Street light 36%

Clarifai

Street light 34.6%

Clarifai

Building 52.7%

Clarifai

Building 42.9%

Clarifai

Vehicle 42.7%

Clarifai

Vehicle 41.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

nature landscape 64.8%
beaches seaside 17.1%
cars vehicles 15.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-09

a bridge over a road 79.3%
a large bridge over a road 70.2%
a close up of a bridge over a road 70.1%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

the entrance to the parking lot.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a sign that says mototoo

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image depicts the iconic Modesto Arch, a landmark in Modesto, California, featuring the slogan "Water Wealth Contentment Health" prominently displayed. The arch spans a roadway, framing a scene with vehicles in motion, evoking a sense of activity and movement. The long exposure of the photograph causes the vehicles' headlights and taillights to appear as streaks of light, adding dynamic energy to the composition. Surrounding the arch are various buildings and roadside signage, such as an ARCO gas station sign with prices visible. Overhead, textured clouds fill the sky, creating a striking backdrop that contrasts with the stark simplicity of the landscape. The overall mood is nostalgic and timeless, with the black-and-white format enhancing its visual impact.

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

The image is a black and white photograph featuring the Modesto Arch, which spans over a road. The arch is prominent in the center of the image and has the words "MODESTO" at the top followed by "WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTH." Below the arch, there are blurred streaks from the headlights of cars, indicating that the picture was taken with a slow shutter speed to capture movement along the road. On the left side of the image, there's a sign for Arco gas station with prices listed as 1.09 for regular and 99.9 cents for unleaded. The background includes various buildings, and the sky is filled with textured clouds, adding depth to the image. The photograph has a vintage feel due to its monochromatic tone and the dated pricing on the gas station sign.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a black and white photograph of a city street in Modesto, California. The focal point is a large arched structure that spans across the road, displaying the text "MODESTO WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTHFUL". The street is lined with various buildings and businesses, and there is a sense of movement with blurred vehicles passing through the frame. The sky above is filled with dramatic, cloud-like formations, creating an atmospheric and moody scene.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a black and white photograph showing the iconic Modesto arch, which spans across what appears to be a main street or intersection. The arch bears the text "MODESTO" and "WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTH" on it. The image appears to be from an earlier era, possibly the 1960s or 1970s, given the style of cars visible and the overall aesthetic. There's an ARCO gas station visible in the scene, and the sky features a dramatic pattern of altocumulus clouds. The photograph captures a typical American street scene with utility poles, traffic signals, and commercial buildings in the background. This arch has become a well-known landmark for the city of Modesto, California.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a city street, with a prominent archway in the center. The archway is constructed from metal and features a curved design, with the words "MODESTO" and "WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTH" inscribed on it in white letters.

In the foreground, the street is paved with asphalt and has a central median. A gas station is visible on the left side of the street, while a few cars are driving down the road. On the right side of the street, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a bus station or terminal.

The sky above is cloudy, adding to the overall atmosphere of the image. The photograph appears to be an old one, possibly taken in the mid-20th century, given the style of the cars and the architecture of the buildings. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time in the city of Modesto.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street with an archway in the center. The archway features the words "Modesto" and "Water Wealth Contentment Health" in white letters, suggesting that it may be a welcome sign or a landmark for the city of Modesto.

The street is paved and has a median strip in the middle, with cars driving on both sides. There are also buildings and signs along the street, including a gas station and a billboard. The sky above is cloudy, adding to the overall atmosphere of the scene.

Overall, the image appears to be a nostalgic or vintage photograph of a city street, possibly taken in the mid-20th century. It captures a moment in time and provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architecture, transportation, and advertising of the era.

Amazon Nova

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

A black-and-white photograph shows a city street with a large arch that reads "Modesto" on top. The arch is made of metal and has a design that resembles clouds. On the left side of the road, there is a sign that reads "ARCO" and "109/59." On the right side of the road, there are cars and a bus parked. There are also street lights and utility poles on both sides of the road.

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

The black-and-white photograph depicts an urban scene with a street and a bridge. The bridge has a sign that reads "Modesto" and "Water Wealth Contentment Health." The bridge is supported by two pillars on either side. A few cars are moving on the road, and their lights are flashing. There are buildings on the right side of the road. A few streetlights are installed on the sides of the road.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of the entrance archway to Modesto, California. The archway is a prominent feature, spanning across a multilane road with traffic. It has the word "MODESTO" at the top, followed by the words "WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTH" along the arch's curve.

The sky is filled with a striking cloud formation, possibly altocumulus clouds, giving the photograph a dramatic quality. The roadway leads toward the horizon, with the arch framing the scene.

Several businesses and buildings are visible along the roadside. A gas station sign with the "ARCO" logo is visible on the left. The long exposure captures the motion of passing cars as streaks of light, blurring their movement, adding to the sense of time passing.

The photograph captures a sense of place and time, with the architecture and the highway elements suggesting an older era. The clarity and contrasts of the black and white format highlight textures and details.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of an arched gateway sign above a street intersection with moving cars. The sky is overcast and dominated by a dense layer of cloud cover.

The archway is the focal point of the image. It is made of metal, possibly wrought iron, with a decorative design. At the top of the arch are the words "MODESTO" in capital letters, followed by "WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTH." These words are painted on the arch in a lighter color, making them stand out against the darker metal. The arch is supported by two pillars on either side of the street.

The street intersection is busy with traffic. The cars on the right side of the image are blurred due to their movement, creating streaks of light that indicate speed. The street is lined with businesses and buildings. There is an ARCO gas station on the left with visible gas prices, adding a sense of time and place.

The composition of the image is symmetrical, with the archway centered above the street. The sky is a significant element, taking up a large portion of the frame and adding to the overall mood. The use of black and white emphasizes the contrast between light and dark, creating a sense of drama and depth.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a street scene in Modesto, California. The focal point of the image is an archway spanning across the road with the words "Modesto" at the top and "Water, Wealth, Contentment, Health" written along the arch. The arch is supported by two ornate pillars on either side of the street.

The photograph captures a busy intersection with multiple vehicles in motion, creating a sense of activity and movement. The traffic lights and street signs are visible, indicating directions and street names, such as "ARCO" and "9th St." The buildings in the background are typical of a small urban area, with a mix of commercial structures.

Above, the sky is filled with dramatic, textured clouds, adding depth and contrast to the scene. The overall composition of the image suggests a blend of historical architecture with the everyday life of the city.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene. At the center of the image is a large, ornate archway with the words "MODESTO" prominently displayed at the top. Below "MODESTO," the words "WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTH" are inscribed. The archway is supported by two large columns on either side. The road is divided by a median with a textured pattern, and vehicles are visible, some appearing as streaks due to motion blur, suggesting the photo was taken with a long exposure. Overhead, the sky is filled with billowing, textured clouds, adding a sense of depth and atmosphere to the scene. In the background, various buildings and utility poles are visible, contributing to the urban setting. The overall composition gives a sense of the passage of time and movement within a cityscape.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This black-and-white photograph captures a street scene featuring a prominent archway with the text "MODESTO WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTH" written across it. The archway spans a road with multiple lanes, and there are vehicles visible, with some appearing as motion blur, indicating movement. On the left side of the image, there is a gas station sign for "ARCO" displaying gas prices. The sky above is filled with a textured layer of clouds, and there are various buildings and utility poles lining the street. The overall composition suggests a lively urban environment.

Text analysis

Amazon

MODESTO
ARCO
WATER
WEALTH
CONTENTMENT
WATER WEALTH CONTENTMENT HEALTH
WORLD
109
HEALTH
WORLD SAVINGS
SAVINGS
99
Regular
entres

Google

MODESTO ENT HEA ARCO +
MODESTO
ENT
HEA
ARCO
+