Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Improved: Belgium. Brussels. Société anonyme des habitations à bon marché: Improved Workmen's Dwellings: Belgium: Model Dwellings Erected by the Société anonyme des Habitations à bon marché Brussels.: Dwellings: Rue Verte, à Forest.

Date

c. 1903

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1669.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Improved: Belgium. Brussels. Société anonyme des habitations à bon marché: Improved Workmen's Dwellings: Belgium: Model Dwellings Erected by the Société anonyme des Habitations à bon marché Brussels.: Dwellings: Rue Verte, à Forest.

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1903

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1669.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-07

City 95.8
Town 95.8
Building 95.8
Road 95.8
Street 95.8
Urban 95.8
High Rise 95.7
Human 90.1
Apartment Building 89.6
Outdoors 88
Metropolis 86.8
Brick 85.6
Architecture 85
Plant 78.9
Vegetation 78.9
Nature 74.3
Neighborhood 67
Steeple 64.8
Tower 64.8
Spire 64.8
Housing 64.2
Condo 64.2
Transportation 63.3
Vehicle 63.3
Pedestrian 59.4
Office Building 59.1
Path 58.8
Walkway 58.8
Downtown 58.7
Water 58.6
Castle 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-07

no person 99
architecture 97.7
building 96.7
street 95.9
home 92
monochrome 92
old 91.1
group 90.7
town 90.7
people 89.9
outdoors 89.7
city 89.4
vintage 87.6
house 86.5
travel 85.9
many 85.1
urban 81.6
ancient 79.6
military 78.7
retro 77.4

Imagga
created on 2019-06-07

architecture 100
building 62.2
facade 49.1
city 44.2
old 37
house 34.9
town 31.6
street 27.7
urban 27.2
historic 26.7
buildings 25.6
stone 24.5
window 23.4
travel 23.3
university 21.4
houses 21.4
palace 21.2
tourism 20.7
tower 20.7
brick 20.4
exterior 20.3
wall 20.2
landmark 19.9
historical 18.9
structure 18.4
cathedral 18.1
history 17.1
sky 16.6
church 15.8
college 15.5
construction 15.5
balcony 14.9
office 14.9
ancient 14.7
windows 14.5
tourist 13.6
roof 13.3
cityscape 13.3
home 12.8
architectural 12.5
scene 12.2
arch 11.7
residence 11.2
warehouse 10.6
downtown 10.6
modern 10.6
place 10.3
square 10
skyscraper 9.8
medieval 9.6
attraction 9.6
capital 9.5
monument 9.4
castle 9.2
high 8.7
england 8.6
united 8.6
dwelling 8.5
art 8.5
destination 8.4
famous 8.4
vintage 8.3
aged 8.2
road 8.2
scenic 7.9
glass 7.8
heritage 7.7
built 7.7
culture 7.7
village 7.7
apartment 7.7
residential 7.7
door 7.6
detail 7.3

Google
created on 2019-06-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-07

building 100
outdoor 96.7
old 92.9
house 85.9
sky 84.1
window 78.3
town 35.2
stone 19.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 50.8%
Calm 49.3%
Surprised 45.4%
Disgusted 45.5%
Happy 45.2%
Sad 48.6%
Angry 45.7%
Confused 45.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Window
Building
House

AWS Rekognition

Person 90.1%

Clarifai

Window 82.8%

Clarifai

Window 81.2%

Clarifai

Window 73.3%

Clarifai

Window 70.6%

Clarifai

Window 70.3%

Clarifai

Window 66.5%

Clarifai

Window 66.3%

Clarifai

Window 65.9%

Clarifai

Window 64%

Clarifai

Window 61.5%

Clarifai

Window 60.8%

Clarifai

Window 60.4%

Clarifai

Window 60.1%

Clarifai

Window 59.5%

Clarifai

Window 59.4%

Clarifai

Window 58.3%

Clarifai

Window 57.9%

Clarifai

Window 57.7%

Clarifai

Window 57.6%

Clarifai

Window 55%

Clarifai

Window 54.4%

Clarifai

Window 54.3%

Clarifai

Window 53.4%

Clarifai

Window 52.6%

Clarifai

Window 52.1%

Clarifai

Window 50.6%

Clarifai

Window 49.6%

Clarifai

Window 47.6%

Clarifai

Window 47.5%

Clarifai

Window 47.5%

Clarifai

Window 45.2%

Clarifai

Window 44.3%

Clarifai

Window 41.9%

Clarifai

Window 41.7%

Clarifai

Window 41.3%

Clarifai

Window 40.8%

Clarifai

Window 38.9%

Clarifai

Window 38.3%

Clarifai

Window 38.2%

Clarifai

Window 37.9%

Clarifai

Window 37.3%

Clarifai

Window 36.2%

Clarifai

Window 36.1%

Clarifai

Window 35.8%

Clarifai

Window 35.4%

Clarifai

Window 35.1%

Clarifai

Window 34.6%

Clarifai

Window 34.6%

Clarifai

Window 34.6%

Clarifai

Window 34.1%

Clarifai

Window 34%

Clarifai

Building 66.8%

Clarifai

Building 45.2%

Clarifai

House 61.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-07

streetview architecture 100%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-13

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a clock tower

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

an old black and white photo of a building

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This is a historical black-and-white photograph of a city street featuring early 20th-century European-style architecture. The image shows several multi-story residential buildings with varying designs. The building on the right side has a symmetrical facade with rows of arched balconies supported by decorative brackets. It also features detailed stonework and tall windows. A person can be seen standing on one of the balconies.

The structure next to it has a more ornate style with decorative brick patterns and arched sections, likely indicating a different architectural influence. To the left, there is a smaller and simpler building, with fewer embellishments, and behind it stands a structure featuring a sign that says "CHARBONS" (French for "coal"), suggesting it might have been a coal storage or sales facility.

The street appears calm and mostly empty, with cobblestones paving the road and a few pedestrians visible. Trees or bushes are seen in the foreground, adding to the urban setting. The overall tone of the photograph reflects a nostalgic look at a past era.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a street scene with several multi-story residential buildings. The architecture appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century, featuring brick or stone facades with arched windows and balconies. The building in the foreground is particularly ornate, with a repeating pattern of arches and balcony railings. In the background, there is a sign on a building that reads "CHARBONS," which suggests the presence of a business related to coal. There are a few people walking along the street, adding a sense of scale and liveliness to the scene. Overall, the image captures an urban environment from a historical period, showcasing architectural details and daily life.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a multi-story brick building with ornate architectural details. The building has several arched windows and balconies, and there are small shops or businesses visible on the ground floor. The street in front of the building is lined with pedestrians, suggesting this is a bustling urban area. The image has a vintage, historical feel, likely capturing a scene from an earlier time period.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The black and white image shows a large, multi-story brick building, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century based on the architectural style. The building has many arched windows and decorative brickwork. A sign on the building reads "CHARBONS", which is French for "coal", suggesting this may have been a coal-related business or warehouse. The building fronts onto a cobblestone street. Overall, the image depicts an impressive, ornate industrial or commercial structure from an earlier era in an urban European setting.

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

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph of a French street, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The image shows a row of elegant apartment buildings with distinctive architectural features including arched windows, decorative stonework, and wrought iron balconies on multiple floors. The buildings appear to be constructed of stone or masonry, typical of French urban architecture of that period.

On the left side of the image, there's a sign that reads "CHARBONS" (meaning "coal" in French), suggesting this might be a commercial or mixed-use area. The street appears to be relatively narrow, which is characteristic of older European city planning.

The architectural style shows elements of typical French urban design from the Haussmann period, with its uniform height, aligned windows, and decorative elements. The photograph has a grainy quality and slight fading typical of early photography techniques.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a large, multi-story building with many windows and balconies. The building is made of brick and has a flat roof. There are several people standing outside the building, and a sign that reads "CHARBONS" is visible on the left side of the image. The background of the image is a light gray color, suggesting that it may be a vintage or antique photograph. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and history, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a multi-story building with a brick facade, featuring numerous windows and balconies. The building's design is characterized by its symmetrical layout, with each floor boasting an identical arrangement of windows and balconies. The ground floor appears to be constructed from stone, adding a touch of elegance to the overall structure.

In the foreground, a sign reading "CHARBONS" is visible on the left side of the image, suggesting that the building may have been used for commercial purposes or was located near a coal yard. The presence of people in the foreground adds a sense of activity and life to the scene.

The background of the image features a clear sky, which provides a striking contrast to the dark tones of the building and the surrounding environment. Overall, the image presents a captivating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the architectural styles and urban landscapes of bygone eras.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows an old black-and-white photograph of a building. The building is a large, multi-story structure with many windows and balconies. It has a brick exterior and arched doorways. The building appears to be in a state of disrepair, with some of the windows and balconies missing or damaged. The photograph also shows a street in front of the building, with a few people walking on the sidewalk. The image has a sepia tone, giving it an old-fashioned look.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building with many windows and balconies. The building appears to be an apartment complex, possibly in a European city. The building is tall, with several floors, and has a modern architectural style. The windows are large and rectangular, with some having balconies. The balconies have metal railings, and some of them have potted plants. The building is surrounded by other buildings, and there are people walking on the sidewalk in front of it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-13

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene featuring several buildings. The architecture appears to be European in style, potentially French.

On the left side of the frame is a building with a sign that reads "CHARBONS" on it, indicating it might be a coal merchant. In the middle of the scene, there is a tall, narrow building with a distinctive facade featuring alternating dark and light horizontal stripes.

The main focus of the image is a large building occupying most of the right side. It has a repetitive pattern of arched windows and small balconies. A few windows are open, and one figure can be seen standing on one of the balconies.

The street is empty, and the overall atmosphere of the image is somewhat old-fashioned due to the style of architecture and the black-and-white medium.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-13

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a street scene with several buildings. The main focus is on a multi-story building with a distinctive architectural style. It has a facade of brick and stone, with arched window openings, and small balconies. The building is well-lit, casting shadows across the cobblestone street.

In the background, there are other buildings. To the left, there's a shorter building, the sign that says “CHARBONS” (“coal” in French). The photograph captures a sense of historical urban life. The image is in black and white which gives it an old-fashioned look.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a historic multi-story brick building with architectural features characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century design. The building is situated on a street corner, as indicated by the presence of a sign on the adjacent building that reads "CHARBONS," which is French for "coal," suggesting the presence of a coal merchant's shop nearby.

The main building in the image has several distinct architectural elements:

  1. Facade: The facade is made of brick, with stone accents around windows and other decorative elements. The bricks appear to be laid in a consistent pattern, contributing to the building's solid and sturdy appearance.

  2. Windows: The windows are tall and arched, with decorative stonework surrounding them. The ground floor windows are larger and more ornate, while the upper-floor windows are more uniform in size and design.

  3. Balconies: There are wrought iron balconies on some of the upper floors, adding a touch of elegance and functionality, likely providing outdoor space for the residents.

  4. Entrance: The entrance to the building is marked by a large, arched doorway with intricate stonework. There is a staircase leading up to the entrance, which is flanked by ornate wrought iron railings.

  5. Roofline: The roofline features a series of dormer windows, which are set into the roof and provide additional light and ventilation to the upper floors.

  6. Street Scene: The street in front of the building is relatively narrow and appears to be paved. There are a few people visible, suggesting a quiet, possibly residential or mixed-use area.

Overall, the image captures a well-preserved example of historic architecture, showcasing the craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This is a black-and-white photograph of a multi-story building with a distinct architectural style. The building has a curved facade with a series of arches and balconies, each floor featuring a row of arched windows. The windows have intricate designs, possibly indicating that the building was constructed during a period when such architectural details were common. The building's material appears to be brick, and the upper levels have decorative elements on the facades.

In front of the building, there is a street with a cobblestone surface. A sign labeled "CHARBONS" is visible, which translates to "coals" in English, suggesting that the building might have been associated with coal distribution or storage. There are a few people and a bicycle visible on the street, indicating a scene from a past era. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests it is from a historical period, likely the late 19th or early 20th century.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a curved, multi-story building with a distinctive architectural style. The building features arched windows and doors, with decorative elements around the arches that include what appear to be stylized floral or geometric patterns. The windows are regularly spaced and have metal railings on the balconies. The ground level has a series of arches, some of which are open, revealing the interior of the building. There is a sign that reads "CHARBONS" on a smaller adjacent structure, indicating a coal shop or related business. The street in front of the building is paved, and there are a few people visible near the entrance. The overall style of the architecture suggests a European origin, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

CHARBONS-
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Google

CHARBONS
CHARBONS