Human Generated Data

Title

Social Settlements: United States. New York. Buffalo. "Welcome Hall": Welcome Hall, Buffalo, N.Y.: Illustrating Neighborhood Conditions.

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, 3.2002.3137.8

Human Generated Data

Title

Social Settlements: United States. New York. Buffalo. "Welcome Hall": Welcome Hall, Buffalo, N.Y.: Illustrating Neighborhood Conditions.

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, 3.2002.3137.8

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-06

Nature 99.7
Outdoors 99.4
Building 96.3
Countryside 94.7
Housing 91.3
Hut 89.3
Rural 89.3
Shelter 88.6
Shack 87.9
House 76.4
Snow 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-06

people 97.8
no person 95
vehicle 93
home 92.8
group 89.1
building 87.5
mine 87.4
military 87.4
calamity 87.2
war 86.2
house 85.6
adult 82
transportation system 81.6
dust 81.3
group together 79.9
winter 79.8
waste 78.1
two 77
road 75.9
snow 74

Imagga
created on 2019-06-06

roof 77.4
thatch 76.8
building 44.9
protective covering 43.4
house 42
barn 38.4
old 32.8
structure 31.9
rural 30.9
covering 28.7
architecture 27.6
farm building 23.9
home 23.2
sky 23
hut 20.9
country 20.2
farm 18.8
history 17.9
hovel 17.6
grass 17.4
ancient 16.5
landscape 16.4
traditional 15.8
countryside 15.6
wall 15.1
village 14.3
field 14.3
travel 14.1
historic 13.8
cottage 13.8
clouds 13.6
windows 13.5
residential 13.4
trees 13.4
wood 13.4
exterior 12.9
stone 12.9
shelter 12.7
england 12.4
door 12.4
tree 12.3
construction 12
brick 11.8
rustic 11.5
scenic 11.4
estate 11.4
desert 11.2
church 11.1
snow 11
mountain 10.8
wooden 10.6
window 10.1
scenery 9.9
abandoned 9.8
outdoors 9.7
houses 9.7
property 9.7
great 9.6
real 9.5
landmark 9
cabin 8.9
rock 8.7
culture 8.6
summer 8.4
tourism 8.3
residence 8.1
religion 8.1
shed 7.9
castle 7.9
homes 7.9
forest 7.8
antique 7.8
ruins 7.8
winter 7.7
vintage 7.5
tourist 7.4

Google
created on 2019-06-06

Photograph 94.8
House 85.4
Home 74
Building 69.6
Adaptation 67
History 60.4
Cottage 56.8
Shack 54.9
Family 51.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-06

building 99.5
ground 97.6
outdoor 97
old 92.3
house 82.3
vintage 33.2
farm building 29.8

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-06

a vintage photo of an old building 88.8%
a vintage photo of a house 88.7%
a vintage photo of an old house 88.6%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a black and white photo of a house with a clothesline -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a rustic backyard scene in what appears to be an urban or semi-urban setting. The foreground features an untended yard with overgrown grass and wild plants. There is a small wooden shed or outbuilding against a large brick wall on the left. The shed has slanted roofing, a window, and a ladder leaning against it, suggesting it might be used for storage or utility. To the left of the shed, clothes are hanging out on a line, indicating it serves as a space for laundry.

Behind the shed are taller buildings with pitched roofs, likely residential houses, with chimneys visible jutting out at the top. These homes exhibit traditional architectural designs with wooden siding and seem aged. A wooden pergola or trellis structure is adjacent to the shed, partially covered with vines or plants. The overall image offers a sense of modest, lived-in surroundings, perhaps from the late 19th or early 20th century, given the style and sepia tone of the photograph. The number "525" is scribbled in the top left corner.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a small backyard or alley area between buildings, likely from an early 20th-century urban setting. In the foreground, there is a modest structure, possibly a shed or outhouse, with a slanted roof. A wooden ladder is leaned against the building. Clothes are hanging on a makeshift clothesline, indicating that this area might be used for laundry purposes. The ground is overgrown with grass and small plants, giving the area a somewhat neglected appearance. Beyond the shed, more residential buildings with visible windows and chimneys can be seen, suggesting a densely built neighborhood. The photo has a border, indicating it might be mounted for archival or display purposes. In the top left corner, there is a handwritten inscription, "5 2 no".

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a vintage black-and-white photograph of a backyard with a small shed, clothesline, and other outdoor features. The photograph appears to be from the early 20th century.

  • Shed:
    • The shed is small and has a sloping roof.
    • It is located in the center of the image.
    • The shed has a door on the front and a window on the side.
  • Clothesline:
    • The clothesline is made of wood and has several lines for hanging clothes.
    • It is attached to the shed and runs along the length of the yard.
    • There are several pieces of clothing hanging on the line.
  • Yard:
    • The yard is small and has a gravel or dirt surface.
    • There are several plants and trees scattered throughout the yard.
    • A small path leads from the shed to the rest of the yard.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image shows the back of two houses.
    • The houses are made of brick and have chimneys.
    • The sky is visible above the houses and appears to be overcast.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily life of someone living in a small backyard in the early 20th century. The presence of a shed and clothesline suggests that the person may have been a farmer or gardener, while the plants and trees in the yard indicate that they may have also been interested in horticulture.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a small, rustic structure situated in a backyard. The building features a sloping roof and a small window on its front side. A clothesline is visible to the left of the structure, with what appears to be a white sheet or towel hanging from it. The surrounding area is covered in leaves and debris.

In the background, several houses are visible, including one with a brick exterior and another with a wooden exterior. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a rural or suburban setting, possibly from an earlier era. The presence of the clothesline and the rustic nature of the structure imply a simpler way of life.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

A black-and-white photo of a house with a ladder leaning on it. The house is made of wood and has a slanted roof. It is surrounded by a small garden with plants and flowers. There are also clothes hanging on a clothesline. Behind the house, there are other houses with chimneys and trees. The photo has a vintage look, with a blurry effect and a watermark with the text "522 Ma" in the upper left corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The black-and-white photo depicts a small house with a ladder leaning against it. The house is surrounded by a fence and has a small porch with a railing. There is a small shed with a slanted roof and a ladder leaning against it. Clothes are hanging on the fence, and a bucket is placed on the ground. The house is surrounded by plants and trees. In the distance, there are other houses.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-25

The image is a vintage black and white photograph capturing a scene in an urban backyard. The backyard is filled with overgrown vegetation. To the left, a tall brick wall looms, bearing a handwritten mark or inscription in the upper left corner. In the foreground, there's a wooden structure, possibly a makeshift shed or trellis, with a clothesline strung across it. Pieces of clothing are hanging to dry. A ladder leans against the structure, adding to the cluttered feel of the space. In the background, the rear views of several houses can be seen, their architectural details indicating they are old. The overall composition of the image suggests a candid snapshot of everyday life in a densely populated urban area.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-25

Here's a description of the image:

This is a vintage, sepia-toned photograph depicting a backyard scene. The image captures a moment from perhaps the early to mid-20th century.

Key elements:

  • Structures: The scene is dominated by the backs of houses. There are several buildings of brick, the most noticeable being a building with a pitched roof and a chimney. There is a small, shed-like structure in the middle of the shot, likely for storage or laundry, with clothes hung out to dry on a makeshift clothesline.
  • Details: A wooden ladder leans against one of the structures. The ground is overgrown with grass and what appears to be flowers or weeds.
  • Atmosphere: The sepia tone lends a nostalgic feel. The overall impression is one of a simple, residential area, possibly in a densely populated city, with a feeling of modest living.

The photograph appears to be mounted on cardboard, likely a period presentation style.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph of a coastal or waterfront scene. The photo is in sepia tone, which suggests it is quite old. The foreground shows a small, dilapidated building or shed, partially submerged in water. This structure seems to be built on stilts or supports, which are now partially underwater. The building has a slanted roof and a small ladder leading up to it.

In the background, there are several larger buildings, including a multi-story brick building and another wooden structure with multiple windows. These buildings are also situated close to the water, suggesting that this area might be prone to flooding or high tides. The water in the foreground is choppy, indicating rough conditions.

The overall scene conveys a sense of age and wear, with the structures showing signs of deterioration. The photograph captures a moment of high water levels, possibly during a storm or a particularly high tide. The handwritten note in the upper left corner of the image is not fully legible but could potentially provide more context about the location or date of the photograph.

Text analysis

Google

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