Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Conditions: United States. Kentucky. Louisville: Housing Conditions, Louisville, Ky.: Rear views of Jefferson Street Tenements: 1909.

Date

c. 1909

People

Artist: Royal Photo Co., American 1903-1972, Louisville, Kentucky

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1648.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Conditions: United States. Kentucky. Louisville: Housing Conditions, Louisville, Ky.: Rear views of Jefferson Street Tenements: 1909.

People

Artist: Royal Photo Co., American 1903-1972, Louisville, Kentucky

Date

c. 1909

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1648.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-04

Building 71.9
Urban 65.8
Nature 62.9
Construction 61.8
Soil 58.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-04

people 100
group 99.8
many 99.8
group together 99.4
home 98.6
vehicle 98.3
adult 98
war 97.7
calamity 96.4
military 95.1
no person 94
waste 93.8
man 93.3
soldier 93
transportation system 92.6
street 92.1
several 90.3
administration 89.1
crowd 88.7
watercraft 85.3

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

warehouse 45.1
city 38.2
architecture 37.4
building 32.3
sky 26.1
shopping cart 23.3
town 21.3
handcart 20.9
house 19.4
wheeled vehicle 18.5
travel 18.3
street 17.5
old 17.4
tourism 15.7
landscape 14.9
urban 14.9
water 14.7
structure 14.4
roof 14.3
tower 13.4
history 13.4
cityscape 13.2
container 12.9
industry 12.8
river 12.5
ancient 12.1
church 12
industrial 11.8
high 11.3
wall 11.3
factory 11.3
sea 10.9
snow 10.7
aerial 10.7
panorama 10.5
buildings 10.4
historic 10.1
brick 9.9
center 9.9
skyline 9.5
construction 9.4
stone 9.3
exterior 9.2
landmark 9
weather 9
scenery 9
houses 8.7
medieval 8.6
boat 8.4
window 8.2
vacation 8.2
steel 8.1
scene 7.8
area 7.8
fuel 7.7
pollution 7.7
winter 7.7
outdoor 7.6
bridge 7.6
power 7.6
famous 7.4
tourist 7.3
road 7.2
transportation 7.2
scenic 7

Google
created on 2019-06-04

Furniture 61.5
Building 59.5
Monochrome 54.4
History 54.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-04

building 99.9
old 99
outdoor 97.9
black 93.3
white 90.9
house 84.3
ship 73.7
vintage 69.5
vehicle 65.1
town 49.6
drawn 48.6
cart 37.4
image 30.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 50.5%
Disgusted 49.5%
Surprised 49.5%
Confused 49.6%
Sad 49.6%
Angry 49.5%
Calm 50.3%
Happy 49.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-38
Gender Female, 50.1%
Calm 49.6%
Sad 50.4%
Angry 49.5%
Disgusted 49.5%
Confused 49.5%
Happy 49.5%
Surprised 49.5%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a group of people standing around a table with a flag -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an urban, dilapidated alley or backyard area filled with debris, barrels, crates, and other scattered objects. The space is surrounded by brick buildings, some of which appear older and worn-down, with visible chimneys and multiple stories. Wooden fences and stairways are visible, including a set of steep stairs in the center leading to a higher level of one building. The area looks unkempt and cluttered, with evidence of poverty or neglect. Two children appear to be sitting amidst the disarray, giving a human element to the otherwise stark environment.

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

The image depicts an urban scene from a past era, possibly the late 19th or early 20th century. It shows the backyards of several brick buildings, likely tenements or row houses, with a chaotic assortment of barrels, crates, and other debris scattered about. The area appears to be a narrow alley or communal courtyard used for storage or waste disposal. Stairs lead up to the back doors of the buildings, and there’s a wooden fence enclosing part of the area.

The buildings are constructed in a typical urban style with flat roofs and multiple chimneys. Windows are visible, and some have shutters. On the right side of the image, there's a structure with a covered balcony or porch.

In the center-right of the image, two children dressed in vintage clothing are sitting on what appears to be a crate. The environment appears to be impoverished and cluttered, typical of many inner-city neighborhoods during that time period. The photo has a vintage quality and appears to be in black and white, emphasizing the historical context.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a dilapidated urban area, likely taken in the early 20th century. The scene is dominated by a large pile of debris and trash in the foreground, which includes broken furniture, crates, and other discarded items. In the background, several multi-story brick buildings are visible, with some showing signs of disrepair and neglect. A man sits on a chair in the center of the image, surrounded by the clutter.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a state of poverty and neglect, with the abundance of trash and debris indicating a lack of resources and infrastructure. The presence of the man sitting amidst the chaos adds a sense of human presence to the otherwise desolate scene. The image may have been taken during a time of social or economic upheaval, highlighting the struggles faced by those living in such conditions.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a residential area with a large pile of trash in the center. The photo appears to be taken from the back of the buildings, with the rear of the structures facing the camera.

The buildings are made of brick and have multiple stories, with chimneys and windows visible. A wooden fence runs along the right side of the image, separating the buildings from the street or another area. In the foreground, there is a large pile of trash, including boxes, barrels, and other debris. The ground is dirt and appears to be uneven.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is a signature that reads "Royal Photo & Co. Louisville, Ky." and the number "152-B". The sky above the buildings is overcast, giving the image a gloomy and neglected feel.

Overall, the image suggests that the area is in a state of disrepair and neglect, with the large pile of trash and uneven ground contributing to a sense of decay and abandonment.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old street scene. It depicts a narrow alleyway filled with various items, including wooden crates, barrels, and other debris. The street is surrounded by buildings, some of which have multiple stories and balconies. The buildings appear to be in a state of disrepair, with some of them having damaged roofs and missing windows. The alleyway is cluttered, with items scattered on the ground and leaning against the walls of the buildings. The photograph has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "Royal Photo Co. 152 B."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black-and-white image shows a view from above of a narrow alley between buildings. The alley is filled with various objects, including barrels, wooden crates, and other debris. The alley is surrounded by a wooden fence, and there are stairs leading up to the second floor of one of the buildings. The buildings have multiple windows and chimneys. The image has a watermark with the text "Royal Photo Co. Louisville, Ky."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white photograph captures a cluttered cityscape, possibly an alley or courtyard, enclosed by multi-story brick buildings with chimneys. The buildings appear to be old, with some featuring balconies and visible staircases.

The ground is covered with a dense collection of discarded items, including barrels, wooden crates, and other miscellaneous debris, suggesting a scene of neglect or post-construction cleanup. Two children are sitting on a chair.

The photograph's composition leads the eye to the center where the clutter is most concentrated, and the contrasting tones of the bricks against the brighter sky highlight the urban environment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a cluttered alleyway or courtyard. It conveys a sense of urban poverty or a working-class environment. The perspective suggests the photo was taken from a ground-level position.

Details:

  • Buildings: The backdrop is dominated by several old brick buildings, which appear to be multi-story dwellings. Some have visible windows and chimneys. A few of the buildings have porches or balconies with wooden railings.

  • Clutter: The courtyard is filled with a variety of objects: crates, barrels, wooden planks, and other debris. This suggests a storage or working space, or perhaps the aftermath of some kind of construction or activity.

  • People: The image includes a couple of small figures of women sitting on a wooden box and chairs, who are positioned closer to the right side.

  • Fence: A wooden fence runs along a side, bordering the courtyard.

  • Light and Tone: The photo has a grainy texture, typical of older photography. The lighting suggests an overcast day.

  • Signage: The bottom-left corner contains an inscription that reads "TROYER PHOTO, N.Y. 152-B".

Interpretation:

The image likely captures a snapshot of life in a crowded, impoverished area. The details offer hints about the daily lives and struggles of those who lived and worked there.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a backyard or alley area of what appears to be a densely populated urban neighborhood, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene is filled with various items and structures, suggesting a busy and perhaps impoverished area.

Key details include:

  1. Buildings: The background features several multi-story brick buildings with multiple windows. Some buildings have external staircases and balconies, indicating they are likely residential.

  2. Clutter: The foreground is cluttered with a variety of items, including wooden crates, barrels, and various pieces of debris. There are also some makeshift structures and piles of materials, suggesting a lack of organized waste disposal or storage.

  3. People: A few individuals can be seen in the image. One person is standing on a balcony, while another appears to be working or moving items in the cluttered area.

  4. Fences and Walls: There are wooden fences and walls that separate the different properties, adding to the sense of a crowded and confined space.

  5. General Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of poverty and overcrowding, with limited space and resources. The clutter and makeshift nature of the structures suggest a community struggling with basic needs and organization.

The image likely captures a snapshot of urban life during a period of industrialization and urbanization, highlighting the living conditions of the working class or poorer residents in a city.

Text analysis

Google

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