Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (houses and courtyard)

Date

c. 1880-c. 1889

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.377.26

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (houses and courtyard)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1880-c. 1889

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Melvin R. Seiden, P1982.377.26

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-03

Nature 98.8
Person 97.7
Human 97.7
Person 95.4
Outdoors 89.8
Wheel 88.3
Machine 88.3
Painting 83.2
Art 83.2
Weather 82.5
Architecture 72.7
Building 72.7
Fog 72.5
Person 72.5
Smoke 69.5
Drawing 63.9
Smog 55.6
Shrine 55.5
Temple 55.5
Worship 55.5
Pillar 55.5
Column 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

people 99.6
print 98.3
home 96.5
sepia 96.3
no person 96.3
war 96.1
vintage 95.6
art 95.2
group 95.1
vehicle 94
military 94
cavalry 93.8
man 92.6
two 92.6
house 92.4
building 91.9
town 91.4
lithograph 90.7
painting 89.6
sepia pigment 89.1

Imagga
created on 2022-06-03

snow 46.8
building 34.7
shopping cart 34.5
structure 31.4
weather 27.7
handcart 27.6
architecture 23.8
wheeled vehicle 23.3
sky 22.5
house 21.8
wall 21.5
winter 21.3
landscape 20.8
cold 19.8
construction 18
trees 17.8
greenhouse 17.4
sketch 16.6
old 16
drawing 15.6
tree 14.7
industry 14.5
travel 13.4
container 13.3
season 13.3
forest 13.1
home 12.8
history 12.5
city 12.5
new 12.2
ice 12
road 10.8
sun 10.5
scene 10.4
wood 10
industrial 10
snowy 9.7
representation 9.7
scenic 9.7
ancient 9.5
conveyance 9.4
town 9.3
roof 9.3
fence 9.2
vintage 9.1
environment 9.1
village 9
river 8.9
light 8.7
water 8.7
frost 8.6
sea 8.6
frozen 8.6
park 8.5
clouds 8.5
mountains 8.3
tourism 8.3
window 8.2
vacation 8.2
scenery 8.1
tower 8.1
steel 8
rural 7.9
country 7.9
houses 7.7
residential 7.7
woods 7.6
panorama 7.6
rain 7.5
frame 7.5
sand 7.4
church 7.4
exterior 7.4
day 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-03

Building 92.4
House 85.1
Art 78.7
Electricity 70.9
Window 68.1
Drawing 67
History 66.9
Paper product 66.5
Tree 66.1
Painting 64.6
Illustration 63.5
Holy places 61.3
Village 54.5
Visual arts 53.3
Wood 51.5
Hut 50.9
Landscape 50.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-03

text 98.9
drawing 78.3
old 53.2
dirt 24.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Wheel
Painting
Person 97.7%
Person 95.4%
Person 72.5%
Wheel 88.3%
Painting 83.2%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a man riding a horse drawn carriage in a village -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This is a historical photograph of a Japanese street leading up to a shrine or temple, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The image features traditional Japanese architecture, including tiled-roof buildings and wooden structures, surrounding the pathway.

In the middle of the scene, there is a large torii gate, a symbolic entrance to Shinto shrines, marking the transition to a sacred space. Beyond the torii is a broad staircase that leads uphill, lined by sparse vegetation. At the top, there appears to be a watchtower or small structure surrounded by fencing.

Two tall wooden poles flank the torii gate, adding to the ceremonial feel. A few people can be seen walking along the street, suggesting everyday life at the time. The muted colors in the image reflect a hand-colored aesthetic common in early photography. Overall, the scene captures a traditional Japanese atmosphere, blending religious and cultural elements with daily activities.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a traditional Japanese street scene, probably from the late 19th to early 20th century. It shows a pathway leading to a large stone staircase that ascends a hill, flanked by lush trees. At the entrance to the staircase is a torii gate, a traditional Japanese gate commonly found at the entrance to Shinto shrines, symbolizing the transition from the mundane to the sacred.

Surrounding the path leading to the torii are wooden structures, possibly shops or residences, displaying traditional architecture with tiled roofs. The area appears to be a settlement or village, and there are a few people visible on the street, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing of that period.

The sepia tone of the image along with the hand-coloring suggests that it is a vintage photograph, capturing a moment from Japan's past. The presence of a cart and the architectural style provide cultural and historical context to the scene.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a traditional Japanese village or town setting. The scene shows a winding path or stairway leading up a hillside, with various traditional Japanese-style buildings and structures lining the path. The buildings have distinctive roofs and architectural features typical of traditional Japanese architecture. There are a few people visible walking along the path, but they are not the focus of the image. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of an older, more rustic time period in Japan.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The sepia-toned image depicts a traditional Japanese village or town scene. The photograph shows several wooden buildings with tiled roofs, likely houses or shops. In the center of the image is a dirt road or path where a few people can be seen walking. The surroundings include trees and what appears to be a small shrine or temple structure on the right side of the frame. Overall, the image captures a rustic, historical view of everyday life in old Japan.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This is a historical photograph of what appears to be a Japanese shrine entrance, featuring a steep stone staircase leading up a hillside. At the base of the stairs is a traditional torii gate, which marks the entrance to a Shinto shrine. The image shows traditional Japanese architecture with tiled roofs on buildings on either side of the path. There are a few people visible on the path near the torii gate, and utility poles can be seen along the street. The photograph has a sepia tone, suggesting it was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The overall scene captures the typical layout of a Japanese shrine complex built into a hillside, with its characteristic architectural elements and the surrounding traditional buildings of what was likely a temple town or shrine approach.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a serene and rustic scene of a Japanese village, with a prominent torii gate at its center. The gate, adorned with a curved roof and two tall pillars, stands as a symbol of the village's spiritual heart. To the right of the gate, a row of traditional Japanese houses with tiled roofs and wooden facades stretches along the street, while a few individuals are seen walking or standing in the foreground.

In the background, a hillside is covered in lush trees and bushes, with a few buildings and structures visible on the slope. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and simplicity, evoking a sense of a peaceful and idyllic rural life in Japan.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a vintage photograph of a Japanese village, showcasing its traditional architecture and serene atmosphere. The scene is set in a rural area, with several buildings and structures visible, including houses, shops, and a large gate. The buildings are constructed from natural materials such as wood and tile, and feature traditional Japanese architectural elements like sloping roofs and sliding doors.

In the foreground, a group of people can be seen walking along the street, dressed in traditional clothing. The atmosphere appears peaceful and quiet, with no signs of modernization or industrialization. The overall impression is one of a tranquil and picturesque village, frozen in time.

The image provides a glimpse into Japan's past, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life. It is a valuable historical record, offering insights into the country's architecture, customs, and daily life during a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a street scene in a town. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are people walking along the road. The buildings have wooden structures and tiled roofs, and some of them have awnings. There are also trees and plants in the area, and in the distance, there is a staircase leading up to a tower. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of a quiet, peaceful town.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a vintage photograph of a street in what appears to be a traditional Japanese village. The photograph is sepia-toned, giving it an antique look. There are several buildings on both sides of the street, with traditional Japanese architectural styles, including gabled roofs and wooden structures. The street is lined with wooden poles and fences, and there are a few people walking on the street. In the background, there is a staircase leading up to a temple or shrine, surrounded by trees and greenery. The overall atmosphere of the image is peaceful and serene, with a sense of history and tradition.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a historical scene of a Japanese town or temple entrance. In the foreground, there are wooden structures that may be part of a gate or entrance to the temple. There are two tall poles in front of the stone steps leading up a hill.

Further up the hill, a large set of stone steps leads towards the top of the hill. A traditional Torii gate is placed at the bottom of the steps. Trees and vegetation cover the hillside. At the top of the hill, there are wooden fortifications and a tower-like structure.

Several people in traditional clothing are walking on the path. Traditional buildings with tiled roofs are visible on the right side of the image. The overall color palette is muted and aged, giving the image a historical or vintage feel.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image presents a serene, sepia-toned view of what appears to be a Japanese temple or shrine complex. It has a slightly aged quality, perhaps indicating an older photograph or print.

Key Features:

  • Staircase: A prominent staircase leads uphill, likely towards a significant structure.
  • Tori Gate: A traditional Japanese torii gate marks the entrance to the shrine, situated near the base of the stairs.
  • Buildings: There are several traditional Japanese buildings with tiled roofs, likely associated with the shrine complex. Some have open verandas or wooden exteriors.
  • Landscape: The scene is set against a backdrop of a hillside covered with trees and vegetation. The upper portion of the hill reveals what looks like a wall or fence, possibly a defensive structure.
  • Figures: There are a few figures visible, dressed in traditional clothing, walking in the area.
  • Detail: The composition includes intricate details, such as a well and a cartwheel, giving a sense of daily life within the complex.

Overall Atmosphere:

The image conveys a sense of tranquility, cultural heritage, and possibly a historical snapshot of a sacred place.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The setting appears to be a rural or semi-rural area with several traditional wooden structures.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Architecture: The buildings feature traditional Japanese architectural styles, characterized by sloping tiled roofs, wooden construction, and sliding doors.

  2. Street Scene: In the foreground, there is a narrow street or pathway. A person is walking along this path, and another individual appears to be pushing a cart or wheelbarrow.

  3. Structures:

    • On the left side, there is a small structure with a thatched roof, possibly a storage shed or a small shop.
    • In the center, there is a larger building with a sloping roof, which might be a temple or a significant community building.
    • To the right, there is another building with a tiled roof and wooden walls, possibly a house or another type of community structure.
  4. Background: The background shows a hillside with trees and a wall or fence running along the top, suggesting that this might be near a fortified area or a castle.

  5. Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere is serene and rustic, capturing a snapshot of everyday life in a traditional Japanese setting.

The image provides a glimpse into the daily life and architectural styles of a bygone era in Japan.

Text analysis

Google

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