Human Generated Data

Title

Easton, Pennsylvania

Date

1936, printed later?

People

Artist: Walker Evans, American 1903 - 1975

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of John McAndrew, P1971.31

Copyright

© Walker Evans Archive, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Human Generated Data

Title

Easton, Pennsylvania

People

Artist: Walker Evans, American 1903 - 1975

Date

1936, printed later?

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of John McAndrew, P1971.31

Copyright

© Walker Evans Archive, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Nature 98.6
Outdoors 96.7
Landscape 96.7
Scenery 96.6
Human 83.1
Person 83.1
Aerial View 80.5
Person 75.8
Building 72.1
Person 71
Countryside 68.7
Person 66.9
Roof 66.5
Person 60.3
Rural 59.5
Transportation 58.3
Vehicle 57.5
Shelter 57
Person 45.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

people 100
many 99.9
watercraft 99.8
vehicle 99.8
group 99.6
group together 99.5
transportation system 98.9
adult 98.8
military 97.8
crowd 97.2
warship 96.2
war 96.1
skirmish 95.4
soldier 92.8
man 92.2
print 91.3
rowboat 90.2
wear 87.3
home 87.3
spectator 87.3

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

track 48.1
car 41.7
sky 25.8
vehicle 25.3
old 23.7
landscape 21.6
travel 21.1
locomotive 19.9
city 19.1
architecture 17.2
snow 16.7
structure 15.2
tourism 14.8
vintage 14.1
town 13.9
grunge 13.6
building 13.5
black 13.2
industrial 12.7
history 12.5
pollution 12.5
tree 12.5
industry 12
steam 11.6
tower 11.6
river 11.6
water 11.3
outdoors 11.2
smoke 11.2
winter 11.1
conveyance 10.9
frame 10.8
antique 10.4
sea 10.2
space 10.1
factory 10.1
tourist 10
park 9.9
coast 9.9
environment 9.9
scene 9.5
cloud 9.5
buildings 9.4
light 9.4
clouds 9.3
church 9.2
energy 9.2
power 9.2
summer 9
religion 9
color 8.9
railway 8.8
day 8.6
ocean 8.6
weathered 8.6
house 8.4
retro 8.2
transportation 8.1
trees 8
scenic 7.9
urban 7.9
paper 7.8
chimney 7.8
traveling 7.7
cold 7.7
station 7.7
fuel 7.7
construction 7.7
outdoor 7.6
texture 7.6
roof 7.6
cityscape 7.6
environmental 7.5
historical 7.5
grain 7.4
vacation 7.4
street 7.4
transport 7.3
rough 7.3

Google
created on 2018-02-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-09

grass 96.8
outdoor 95.5
old 88.6
white 80.4
vintage 37.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 83.1%
Person 75.8%
Person 71%
Person 66.9%
Person 60.3%
Person 45.2%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

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

This black and white photograph captures a panoramic view of a small industrial town. Across the composition, a river divides the scene horizontally. In the foreground, there are several modest houses, outbuildings, and an industrial facility with a prominent chimney. A mix of leafless trees and telephone poles dot the area. The middle ground is dominated by a large industrial complex, likely a factory or manufacturing plant, with large buildings, smokestacks, and train tracks running along its front. Beyond this industrial zone, the background reveals a densely packed residential neighborhood with rows of houses and apartment buildings sprawling up a gentle hill. The structures are a mix of architectural styles, indicating a developed, possibly historical area. The overall atmosphere suggests a nostalgic portrayal of a working-class community, perhaps from the early to mid-20th century.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This historical black and white image depicts an industrial-era town situated along a riverbank. In the foreground, there are several industrial buildings with tall chimneys emitting smoke, indicative of active manufacturing or processing. Close to these buildings are modest residential houses with gable roofs, interspersed with small structures that could be sheds or outbuildings. The middle ground features a busy rail yard with multiple sets of tracks and stationary train cars, which suggests that this location was a significant hub for freight and possibly passenger service. Beyond the rail yard is the river, which is relatively wide and tranquil with what appears to be a small boat or buoy visible on the water's surface. Stretching across the horizon is a dense array of houses, tightly packed together, displaying the common architectural styles of a bygone era. The houses are mostly two-story, suggesting a densely populated community. Various tall smokestacks rise above the rooftops, further emphasizing the industrial nature of the town. The absence of modern vehicles or infrastructure suggests that this image was likely taken in the first half of the 20th century.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a black and white photograph showing an industrial American town, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. The image captures a riverside community with several distinct layers: in the foreground, there are modest residential homes with small yards and fences. A tall industrial chimney stack stands among these houses. Across a river or waterway in the middle ground, there are large industrial or warehouse buildings with steam or smoke rising from them. The background shows a densely packed residential area stretching up a hillside, with numerous houses and what appears to be church spires or other tall structures visible against the sky. Power lines and utility poles are visible throughout the scene, and bare trees along the riverbank suggest this photo was taken during winter or late fall. The overall composition provides a striking view of how industrial and residential areas coexisted in American industrial towns of this era.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

This historical black and white photograph depicts a sprawling urban landscape. The image shows a densely populated city skyline, with a mix of residential and industrial buildings stretching out across the frame. In the foreground, there are smaller structures, including what appears to be a railway or industrial facility. A river or body of water is visible, flowing through the scene. The overall impression is of a bustling, industrialized city with a complex and layered built environment.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a small town, with a river running through it. The town is characterized by a mix of industrial and residential buildings, with smoke rising from several chimneys. In the foreground, a cluster of houses and buildings is visible, surrounded by trees and power lines. A railroad track runs along the bottom edge of the image, adding to the sense of industry and transportation. Beyond the foreground, the town stretches out, with more houses, factories, and warehouses visible. The river winds its way through the center of the image, providing a natural boundary between the different sections of the town. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet activity, with the smoke rising from the chimneys suggesting a sense of industry and productivity. The black-and-white tone gives the image a timeless quality, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact era in which it was taken. Despite the lack of color, the image is rich in detail, with many textures and patterns visible in the buildings and landscape. The photographer's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the image, making it feel more dynamic and engaging. Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the daily life and activities of a small town. Its timeless quality and attention to detail make it a compelling and thought-provoking photograph.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a small town, with a river running through it. The town is situated on the far side of the river, and it appears to be a rural or industrial area, with many buildings and houses scattered throughout. The river is wide and calm, with a few trees and bushes lining its banks. In the foreground, there are several houses and buildings, including what appears to be a factory or warehouse. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and serenity, with the river and surrounding landscape creating a peaceful and idyllic scene.