Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Conditions: Italy. Venice. Slums: Environment Before Immigration. Standards of Living in European Cities. Social Conditions in Venice, Italy: 1905: In the slums: Venice.

Date

c. 1905

People

Artist: Fratelli Alinari, Italian studio active 1850s - 1890s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1638.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Conditions: Italy. Venice. Slums: Environment Before Immigration. Standards of Living in European Cities. Social Conditions in Venice, Italy: 1905: In the slums: Venice.

People

Artist: Fratelli Alinari, Italian studio active 1850s - 1890s

Date

c. 1905

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.1638.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-04

Urban 100
Town 100
Building 100
Street 100
Road 100
City 100
Human 99.5
Path 99
Walkway 99
Alleyway 87.5
Alley 87.5
Art 82.2
Drawing 82.2
Flagstone 80.9
Sidewalk 76.9
Pavement 76.9
Neighborhood 76.5
Outdoors 71.5
Sketch 69.6
Rural 67.7
Countryside 67.7
Nature 67.7
Shelter 67.7
Brick 64.3
Spire 60.6
Architecture 60.6
Tower 60.6
Steeple 60.6
Wall 59.7
Bunker 57.6
Cobblestone 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-04

street 99.4
people 99.1
town 98.3
home 96.3
group 95.9
no person 95.6
building 93.3
architecture 92.8
house 90.7
war 89.3
adult 88.4
two 86.8
city 86.6
group together 85.3
military 83.7
many 81.3
road 80.4
old 79.7
alley 79.6
narrow 79.5

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

castle 100
fortification 63.8
palace 62.1
architecture 59
old 42.6
ancient 42.5
medieval 41.4
tower 40.4
building 38.8
defensive structure 38.4
stone 37.9
tourism 37.2
travel 36
history 34.1
wall 33.1
historic 32.2
fortress 31.8
structure 29.7
city 28.3
landmark 27.1
town 26
house 23.4
monument 22.5
rampart 22.2
sky 21.7
buildings 20.8
historical 20.7
tourist 18.2
church 15.8
vacation 14.8
fort 14.7
houses 14.6
bridge 14.2
cathedral 13.7
construction 12.9
hill 12.2
roof 12.2
towers 11.8
ruins 11.7
monastery 11.4
window 11.3
famous 11.2
culture 11.1
brick 11.1
walls 10.8
village 10.6
landscape 10.4
destination 10.3
residence 10
century 9.8
gate 9.7
heritage 9.7
england 9.5
cityscape 9.5
holiday 9.3
river 8.9
rock 8.7
sunny 8.6
exterior 8.3
facade 8.1
scenic 7.9
urban 7.9
typical 7.8
ruin 7.8
king 7.8
architectural 7.7
street 7.4
home 7.2
religion 7.2
mountain 7.1
grass 7.1
trees 7.1

Google
created on 2019-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-04

house 95.8
way 94.1
black and white 90.6
scene 85.4
building 85.1
sky 80.8
old 78
sidewalk 72.2
window 60.7
street 40.3
road 36.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 17-27
Gender Female, 50.3%
Surprised 49.5%
Confused 49.5%
Happy 49.5%
Angry 49.6%
Disgusted 49.6%
Sad 49.9%
Calm 49.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-52
Gender Female, 50.3%
Calm 49.6%
Angry 49.6%
Happy 49.5%
Sad 50.2%
Disgusted 49.5%
Confused 49.6%
Surprised 49.5%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Window
House
Tree
Clothing

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 86.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 57.2%

Clarifai

Window 79%

Clarifai

Window 78.9%

Clarifai

Window 70.9%

Clarifai

Window 70.6%

Clarifai

Window 67.6%

Clarifai

Window 64.6%

Clarifai

Window 62.8%

Clarifai

Window 61.4%

Clarifai

Window 59.3%

Clarifai

Window 54.4%

Clarifai

Window 50.7%

Clarifai

Window 49.6%

Clarifai

Window 48.3%

Clarifai

Window 44.3%

Clarifai

Window 44%

Clarifai

Window 43.8%

Clarifai

Window 42.5%

Clarifai

Window 40.2%

Clarifai

Window 39.1%

Clarifai

Window 39%

Clarifai

Window 38.7%

Clarifai

Window 36.9%

Clarifai

Window 36%

Clarifai

Window 34.3%

Clarifai

Window 33.9%

Clarifai

Window 33.7%

Clarifai

Window 33.1%

Clarifai

House 78.4%

Clarifai

House 74.5%

Clarifai

House 68.8%

Clarifai

House 63.8%

Clarifai

House 55.2%

Clarifai

House 54.6%

Clarifai

House 49.8%

Clarifai

House 49.4%

Clarifai

House 43%

Clarifai

House 41.2%

Clarifai

House 40.1%

Clarifai

House 39%

Clarifai

House 35%

Clarifai

Tree 55.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 41%

Clarifai

Clothing 33.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

streetview architecture 89%
paintings art 10.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-04

a vintage photo of an old building 89.6%
a vintage photo of a street 89.5%
a vintage photo of a city street 88.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a man standing in a narrow alley with a building in the background

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

an old photo of a narrow street with a man and woman

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts a quiet and rustic courtyard in Venice, Italy, known as "Corte Bosello." The scene shows weathered stone buildings with peeling walls, balconies adorned with vegetation, and clothes hanging out to dry, giving it a lived-in and authentic feel. The cobblestone flooring is uneven, with small debris scattered across it, lending an aged atmosphere to the space.

In the center of the image, a man and a woman are engaged in conversation near a small window or counter, suggesting a domestic or community interaction. In the far background to the right, another figure is seated, blending into the serene surroundings of the courtyard. Rising above the rooftops is a tall church tower, crowned with a domed structure and a decorative cross. The composition captures a slice of everyday life in an older Venetian neighborhood, evoking nostalgia and charm.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a narrow courtyard or alley in Venice, identified as "Corte Bosello". The scene is characterized by old, rustic buildings with textured, worn facades, typical of Venetian architecture. Several structures have balconies, shutters, and some creeping vegetation. The tall, narrow chimney or architectural feature in the foreground adds height to the composition. In the middle-ground, two people are engaged in conversation or interaction near a window or doorway; they are dressed in clothing that suggests a historical period. Laundry hangs out to dry on lines strung between buildings, which is common in Venetian residential areas. A person sits on the ground further back in the alley, adding to the everyday life captured in this quaint urban setting. Beyond the alley, the tops of buildings and a church tower are visible, providing a sense of depth and the architectural landscape typical of Venice. The overall atmosphere is one of timelessness and captures the essence of life in a historical Venetian neighborhood.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts an old, narrow street in a historic Italian city, likely Venice. The street is lined with tall, weathered buildings with ornate architectural details. A church steeple can be seen in the background, rising above the surrounding structures. In the foreground, two people are visible, standing and conversing on the cobblestone street. The overall scene has a charming, timeless quality, capturing the essence of a traditional European urban setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The black and white photograph depicts a narrow, cobblestone alleyway in Venice, Italy. The alley is lined with old, multi-story stone buildings that are close together, giving the scene a quaint and historic feel. Laundry hangs from lines strung between the buildings, adding to the rustic charm.

A few people can be seen in the alleyway, going about their daily lives. One person appears to be standing and conversing with others who are seated. The dome of a church is visible rising above the rooftops in the background.

The image captures the unique architecture and character of Venice's residential neighborhoods, with its winding alleys and tightly packed buildings that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. The rough cobblestones and weathered facades contribute to the timeless atmosphere of this iconic Italian city.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a historic black and white photograph of Corte Boseolo in Venice, Italy. The image shows a characteristic narrow Venetian street or alley with tall, weathered buildings on both sides. The architecture is typical of Venice's historic center, with rough stone walls, shuttered windows, and a slight upward incline to the street. There's a church dome visible in the background. The cobblestone street is paved with large stones, and there are a few people visible as small figures in the scene, giving scale to the architecture. Laundry can be seen hanging between buildings, which was (and still is) a common sight in Venice's residential areas. The photograph appears to be from the early 20th century, given its style and quality. The buildings show signs of age and wear, with crumbling plaster and exposed stonework, creating a deeply atmospheric view of everyday life in historic Venice.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a narrow street in an old city, with buildings on either side and a church steeple visible in the distance.

  • The street is paved with stone and has a few people standing on it.
    • There are two men standing near the center of the street, one wearing a hat and the other holding a basket.
    • A woman is standing further down the street, near the entrance to a building.
  • The buildings on either side of the street are old and worn, with some having balconies or windows that are open.
    • The building on the right side of the street has a tree growing out of it, and a clothesline with laundry hanging from it.
  • In the background, there is a church steeple visible above the rooftops of the buildings.
    • The sky above the steeple is clear and bright, suggesting a sunny day.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and tranquility, with the old buildings and the church steeple creating a sense of history and tradition.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a narrow street in Venice, Italy. The street is paved with stone and has buildings on either side, with a few people standing in the middle of the street. The buildings are old and worn, with some having balconies or windows with shutters. There are also some plants growing on the walls of the buildings.

In the background, there is a tall building with a dome-shaped roof, which appears to be a church or other religious structure. The sky above is overcast, giving the image a somber and melancholic tone.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time in a historic city, showcasing its unique architecture and charm.

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 in Venice, Italy. It shows a narrow alleyway with buildings on either side. The alleyway is paved with cobblestones, and there are a few people standing in it. One of them is a man wearing a hat and a long coat, and he is standing next to a woman who is wearing a dress and holding a basket. There are clothes hanging on the clotheslines on the side of the buildings. The buildings have a mix of architectural styles, with some having balconies and others having windows with shutters.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a narrow street in Venice, Italy. The street is lined with old, worn-out buildings on both sides. On the left side of the street, there is a building with a wooden door and a small window above it. On the right side, there is a building with a balcony and a few clothes hanging on the line. There are also some plants growing on the wall.

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 a narrow alleyway in Venice, Italy. The scene is bathed in sunlight, casting long shadows on the cobblestone street.

Key elements and features:

  • Architecture: The alley is flanked by tall, aging buildings with textured brick and stone facades. Many buildings have balconies and small windows. One building has a spire on the top. There are also various levels of buildings and roofs in the background.
  • People: Three people are visible in the photograph. Two are standing near a building entrance, and one is sitting near an archway in the distance.
  • Vegetation: Vines and plants cascade down the walls of some buildings, adding a touch of greenery.
  • Details: Laundry hangs from lines strung between the buildings. The street is paved with irregular cobblestones, and scattered debris is visible on the ground.
  • Tone and mood: The photograph has a classical, somewhat melancholic feel due to the black and white medium, the age of the architecture, and the intimate setting.

The overall impression is of a quiet, sun-drenched alley in a historic European city.

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

The image is a vintage black and white photograph of a narrow street in Venice, Italy, specifically Corte Bosello, as indicated by the inscription at the bottom. The street is paved with cobblestones and lined with aged buildings, some of which have balconies. On the right, a lush vine climbs the wall, and laundry is strung out to dry. A tower with a domed top and cross can be seen in the distance.

In the center of the street, a man and a woman are engaged in conversation. The man is wearing a hat and jacket, while the woman is in a long dress. To the right, a person is seated in a doorway in the shadows. The buildings are old and worn, with visible brickwork and some window shutters. The alleyway appears to be in shadow, creating a contrast with the lighter parts of the sky and the buildings in the distance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a narrow street scene in Venice, Italy, specifically in the area known as Corte Bosello. The photograph appears to be taken in the early to mid-20th century, given the style of clothing and the general appearance of the surroundings.

Key details in the image include:

  1. Architecture: The buildings are typical of Venetian architecture, with brick and stone facades, arched windows, and balconies. Some buildings show signs of wear and age, with weathered walls and shutters.

  2. Street: The street is paved with cobblestones and is relatively narrow, characteristic of Venice's intricate network of alleyways.

  3. People: There are a few people visible in the image. A group of three individuals is standing near a doorway, engaged in conversation. Their clothing suggests a historical period, with the women wearing dresses and the man in a suit.

  4. Well: In the center of the street, there is a well, which was a common feature in Venetian courtyards for collecting rainwater.

  5. Background: In the background, a tall bell tower with a dome is visible, adding to the historic and architectural richness of the scene.

  6. Vegetation: There is some greenery, with vines climbing up the side of one of the buildings, adding a touch of nature to the urban setting.

The image captures a moment in time in a historic Venetian neighborhood, showcasing the daily life and architectural charm of the city.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an alleyway in Venice, Italy, specifically in the Corte Bosello, as indicated by the text at the bottom of the image. The alley is narrow and paved with cobblestones, and the buildings on either side are old and weathered, with signs of wear and tear. On the right side, there are clothes hanging out to dry on lines strung between the buildings. There is a small tree growing out of the wall on the right. On the left, there is a tall, weathered structure resembling an old chimney or part of a building that has been left to decay. In the background, there is a dome, likely part of a church or another significant building, adding to the historic ambiance of the scene. The overall atmosphere is calm and quiet, with a few people visible in the alley.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This black-and-white historical photograph captures a narrow street scene in Venice, Italy, specifically in an area known as Corte Bosello. The image has a vintage aesthetic, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, as indicated by the clothing styles and architectural details.

The street is lined with old, weathered buildings, some of which appear to be in a state of disrepair. On the left side of the street, there are dilapidated structures with crumbling walls and doors that seem to be boarded up. On the right side, the buildings are more intact, with windows and balconies. Some laundry is hanging out to dry on the right side of the street.

In the background, there is a tall building with a domed roof and a spire, which could be a church or a significant public building. The street is paved with cobblestones, and there are a few people visible in the scene. A man and a woman are standing near the center of the image, seemingly engaged in conversation, while another person is sitting on a step near the right side of the street.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of everyday life in a historic European city, with a sense of history and decay. The photograph is marked with the text "(Ed. Alinari) P. I. N. 12993. VENEZIA - Corte Bosello," indicating the photographer and the location.

Text analysis

Amazon

Corte
Alinari)
VENEZIA
Bosello.
(Ed." Alinari) P. 'I.-N.12993. VENEZIA Corte Bosello.
(Ed."
'I.-N.12993.
P.

Google

(Ed. Alinari) P. 1. N. 12993. VENEZIA - Corte Bosello.
(Ed.
Alinari)
P.
1.
N.
12993.
VENEZIA
-
Corte
Bosello.