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Human Generated Data

Title

Defectives, Insane: United States. Massachusetts. Waverly. McLean Hospital: McLean Hospital. Pierce Building (Administration): Entrance hall

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, 3.2002.3030.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Defectives, Insane: United States. Massachusetts. Waverly. McLean Hospital: McLean Hospital. Pierce Building (Administration): Entrance hall

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, 3.2002.3030.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-05

Flooring 100
Floor 99.9
Handrail 99.5
Banister 99.5
Corridor 92.6
Staircase 88.4
Interior Design 73.9
Indoors 73.9
Building 69.7
Architecture 66.9
Railing 65.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-05

indoors 98.9
step 98.7
room 98.3
no person 98.2
architecture 97.2
people 96.4
inside 96.3
home 96.3
furniture 95.9
house 94.6
monochrome 93.1
handrail 91.3
door 89.8
mansion 88.5
hallway 87.4
chair 86.2
seat 85.7
luxury 85.6
window 85
bedrock 84.1

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

architecture 38.5
prison 35.4
gate 32.1
building 31.2
turnstile 31
interior 26.6
correctional institution 25.3
warehouse 24.8
wall 20.7
cell 20.6
movable barrier 20.2
barrier 19.4
urban 19.2
penal institution 19
window 18.4
city 18.3
structure 18.3
modern 17.5
construction 17.1
old 16.7
corridor 16.7
door 15.4
hall 14.9
house 14.2
floor 14
institution 13.6
office 13.4
travel 13.4
perspective 13.2
metal 12.9
basement 12.7
light 12.7
entrance 12.6
concrete 12.5
indoors 12.3
brick 12.3
inside 12
garage 11.9
history 11.6
steel 11.5
ancient 11.3
historic 11
industrial 10.9
room 10.1
street 10.1
stone 10.1
glass 10.1
station 10.1
doors 9.8
obstruction 9.7
business 9.7
home 9.6
industry 9.4
wood 9.2
design 9
new 8.9
ceiling 8.9
columns 8.8
factory 8.7
place 8.4
locker 8.3
passage 8.1
column 7.9
subway 7.9
scene 7.8
arch 7.8
empty 7.7
windows 7.7
balcony 7.7
exterior 7.4
alley 7.4
tunnel 7.2
open 7.2
transportation 7.2

Google
created on 2019-06-05

Architecture 84.4
Black-and-white 84.2
Monochrome 82.6
Snapshot 82
Building 81.2
House 71.7
Baluster 71.1
Column 67.5
Monochrome photography 64.7
Stairs 62.7
Handrail 61.7
Porch 60.5
Home 57
Arch 56.4
Style 53.5
Door 50.9

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-05

stairs 93.4
building 92.9
black and white 83.1
door 70.8
window 65.1

Color Analysis

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a staircase way with a staircase and a staircase -100%

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph of an interior space, likely the foyer or entry hall of a large, classically styled home. The dominant feature is a grand staircase, which takes up a significant portion of the left side of the image. The staircase has dark wood detailing, with ornate balusters and a carved railing. The steps are covered with a patterned carpet.

The staircase is flanked by two large, ornate columns, which appear to be made of a dark, polished wood. The columns have detailed capitals. The walls are covered in patterned wallpaper, and there is a wainscoting along the lower portion of the wall.

The floor is covered in carpet, with a pattern and bordered edge. A large archway leads into another room, creating a sense of depth. In the background, through the archway, we can see a glimpse of another room with a window and furniture. There is also a table set up with what looks to be bottles and glasses.

Overall, the photograph captures a sense of opulence and traditional elegance, typical of a large home from the past. The lighting seems to be a mix of natural light coming from the window in the background and perhaps some artificial lighting. A small number "3" can be seen in the lower right corner, likely indicating the order in a series.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a grand interior space, likely a hallway or foyer of a large house. The style suggests a building from the late 19th or early 20th century. The space is characterized by ornate details, a large staircase, and a sense of formality.

Key Elements:

  • Staircase: The most prominent feature is a magnificent staircase. It has multiple levels, ornate banisters, and decorative newel posts. The stairs are carpeted.
  • Columns: Two large, classical columns are strategically placed, adding to the grandeur of the space. One is in the center of the image and the other is towards the right, supporting the upper level.
  • Wall Decor: The walls are covered in a patterned wallpaper, indicating an opulent design aesthetic.
  • Hallway: The image extends into a hallway, creating depth. An arched doorway leads further into the house.
  • Flooring: The flooring appears to be a mix of tiled patterns and carpeted areas.
  • Lighting: The lighting is soft, likely natural light coming in from the window visible in the hallway.

Style and Atmosphere:

The overall style is reminiscent of Victorian or Edwardian architecture, with a focus on elegance, craftsmanship, and the use of rich materials. The image evokes a sense of wealth, history, and a time when houses were designed for both functionality and aesthetic appeal.