Human Generated Data

Title

Support for the Third Avenue Elevated

Date

1949

People

Artist: Ralston Crawford, American 1906 - 1978

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Richard and Ronay Menschel, P2001.17

Copyright

© Ralston Crawford Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Support for the Third Avenue Elevated

People

Artist: Ralston Crawford, American 1906 - 1978

Date

1949

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Richard and Ronay Menschel, P2001.17

Copyright

© Ralston Crawford Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Word 98
Fence 82.1
Symbol 73
Railing 70.6
Road 63.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.8
monochrome 99
outdoors 95.7
street 94.9
architecture 92.6
two 92.4
retro 91.9
people 91.3
one 91.1
elderly 89.6
child 88.5
nature 87.7
graphic design 86.7
war 86
winter 85.3
man 84.5
old 84.4
four 84.2
cemetery 81.9
monochromatic 81.3

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

guillotine 100
instrument of execution 100
instrument 87.3
device 60.4
architecture 34
structure 29.1
building 28.5
city 24.9
sky 22.3
old 16.7
travel 15.5
street 14.7
obelisk 14.7
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urban 14
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historic 12.8
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house of cards 12.4
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tower 11.6
buildings 11.3
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famous 10.2
symbol 10.1
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industrial 7.3
tourist 7.2
detail 7.2
religion 7.2
day 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

building 99.4
text 98.6
outdoor 97.9
black and white 93.3
street 77
white 68.1
sign 65.3
monochrome 64.8

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a sign on the side of a building 89.4%
a sign on the side of the street 89.3%
a sign on the side of a street 89.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a gated in area -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

This image depicts a black and white photograph focusing on a close-up section of an industrial or architectural structure, specifically a steel column or beam. The column is adorned with large rivets arranged in patterns, and it is painted with a striped design featuring alternating light and dark bands. Through the triangular cut-out sections of the column, the blurry outline of an urban street can be discerned in the background, suggesting the structure might be part of a bridge or elevated railway system. The street below has some barely visible cars and buildings, adding context to the urban environment captured in the photograph.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-26

You've shared a black and white photo focusing on a close-up of a metal beam or structure with rivets. The beam is painted in alternating vertical stripes of white and a darker color (possibly black or gray, given the monochrome image). The shadow cast on the structure creates interesting geometric patterns. The background is blurred, but shows urban infrastructure, such as buildings, windows, and what may be a street with a vehicle. The contrast between the focused, patterned close-up and the busy background suggests a layered complexity, perhaps in an urban, industrial setting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a close-up view of an architectural structure. The image shows a series of diagonal beams or supports, with a textured surface and some irregularly shaped protrusions or bolts visible. The background is slightly blurred, suggesting the focus is on the detailed pattern and geometry of the structural elements in the foreground. The overall composition creates a sense of geometric abstraction and a play of light and shadow on the industrial-looking materials.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a metal structure, likely part of a bridge or building. The structure is composed of two vertical beams with diagonal supports between them, featuring bolts on the outside. In the background, a city street with buildings and a vehicle can be seen, although it is out of focus. The overall atmosphere suggests a daytime setting with sunlight casting shadows on the structure.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a metal structure, possibly a bridge or a building support, with a city street in the background. The structure is made of metal and has a series of triangular shapes cut out of it, with rivets holding it together. The structure is painted white and gray, with a rough texture.

In the background, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a car driving down the street. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a daytime setting, possibly during the 1950s or 1960s, based on the style of the cars and the clothing of the people in the background.

The image appears to be a documentary photograph, possibly taken for a historical or architectural purpose. It provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the design and construction of metal structures during that time period.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a metal structure, possibly a bridge or a support beam, with a blurred background. The metal structure has a white and gray striped pattern, and there are several rivets attached to it. The rivets are arranged in a row, and some of them are covered with paint. The structure is supported by a concrete base, and there is a blurry view of a building in the distance.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a close-up view of a structural support. The support consists of two vertical beams connected by horizontal crosspieces, forming a sturdy framework. The beams are painted in alternating black and white stripes, with each stripe being approximately the same width. The crosspieces are also painted in the same pattern, creating a visually striking contrast. The support appears to be made of metal, possibly steel, and is bolted together with large, round bolts. The bolts are evenly spaced and protrude slightly from the surface, adding to the structural integrity of the support. The background of the image is blurred, showing a street scene with buildings and possibly a vehicle in motion. The overall composition of the image highlights the geometric patterns and the strength of the structural support.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

The black and white photograph features a close-up view of a steel or metal structure, most likely a support beam for an elevated train track. The beam is painted with alternating bands of white and dark gray or black. It is held together with large, rounded rivets.

The composition places the beam prominently in the foreground, slightly off-center, with the backdrop showing an out-of-focus street scene. There's a sense of depth, with the elevated train track stretching away in the background on the left and a blurry building and what appears to be a car on the right. The use of black and white adds a timeless quality to the scene, emphasizing the shapes, textures, and contrasts.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The photograph is a black and white shot of an urban scene, likely taken in an older era. The main focus is on the structural support of an elevated train track or similar infrastructure.

  • Subject: A close-up perspective of a metal support column is the primary element. The column is painted with alternating bands of dark (possibly black or a dark gray) and white paint. The dark bands are broken by diagonal metal braces, creating a stylized zigzag pattern. Rivets are visible on the column, highlighting the industrial construction.
  • Composition: The photograph is framed so that the support column takes up a significant portion of the frame. The diagonals and strong vertical lines of the structure create a dynamic and visually interesting composition.
  • Background: The background is blurred, hinting at a street scene. Buildings can be seen in the background. The blurred background elements give a sense of depth. Shadows and light give depth and dimension.

Overall, the photograph has a strong geometric composition and a documentary feel.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph that captures a close-up view of a structural element, likely part of a bridge or elevated railway. The focus is on a section of the structure that features a series of rivets and metal beams. The beams are arranged in a diagonal pattern, creating a series of triangular shapes. The rivets are prominently visible, adding texture and detail to the image.

In the background, there is a blurred urban scene. The out-of-focus elements include a street with a traffic light and some buildings, suggesting that this structure is located in a city environment. The contrast between the sharp details of the structural elements and the blurred background creates a sense of depth and focus on the foreground subject. The overall composition highlights the geometric patterns and industrial aesthetic of the structure.