Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two men standing amidst ruins after the Boston fire of November 9 and 10, 1872)

Date

1872

People

Artist: Holton and Robinson, American 1868-1881

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Janet and Daniel Tassel, 2007.219.10.16

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two men standing amidst ruins after the Boston fire of November 9 and 10, 1872)

People

Artist: Holton and Robinson, American 1868-1881

Date

1872

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Janet and Daniel Tassel, 2007.219.10.16

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Nature 99.6
Human 98.9
Pollution 91.5
Fog 89
Outdoors 87.5
Smoke 84.1
Advertisement 78.8
Weather 71.2
People 69.6
Soil 67.4
Smog 64.6
Land 62.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

people 98.2
man 95.7
war 93.2
flame 92.8
group 92.3
smoke 92.3
soldier 90.4
dust 90
military 89
skirmish 88.6
adult 87.2
vehicle 86
fog 84.3
cavalry 84.3
waste 83.5
explosion 82.5
battle 82
calamity 81.9
action 81
wear 80.8

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

snow 58.5
weather 29
landscape 28.3
sky 26.1
structure 24.9
ocean 18.9
winter 18.7
tree 18.6
building 18.4
old 18.1
travel 17.6
grunge 17
scene 16.5
water 16
architecture 16
city 15.8
cold 14.6
fog 14.5
trees 14.2
outdoors 14.2
season 14
house 13.5
river 13.4
forest 13.1
rural 12.3
sand 11.6
vintage 11.6
light 11.5
tower 11.2
body of water 11.2
texture 11.1
sea 11
wood 10.8
scenery 10.8
sunset 10.8
retro 10.7
autumn 10.6
cemetery 10.4
fountain 9.8
wall 9.6
holiday 9.3
clouds 9.3
church 9.3
tourism 9.1
environment 9.1
mountain 8.9
pattern 8.9
ice 8.7
scenics 8.6
beach 8.6
grungy 8.5
black 8.4
outdoor 8.4
silhouette 8.3
morning 8.1
horizon 8.1
cool 8
design 7.9
art 7.8
space 7.8
cloud 7.8
sun 7.7
summer 7.7
construction 7.7
frost 7.7
frozen 7.6
buildings 7.6
field 7.5
wind 7.5
park 7.4
grain 7.4
exterior 7.4
lake 7.3
branch 7.3
danger 7.3
color 7.2
road 7.2
barrier 7.2
coast 7.2
history 7.2
device 7.1
country 7
scenic 7

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Atmospheric phenomenon 85.7
Haze 65.1
History 54.1
World 53.1
Games 52.1
Illustration 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

text 99.9
fog 99.2
sky 60.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster

Clarifai

Person
Poster
Building
Tree

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.7%

AWS Rekognition

Poster 78.8%

Clarifai

Person 72.6%

Clarifai

Person 71.4%

Clarifai

Person 69.8%

Clarifai

Person 68.9%

Clarifai

Person 40.9%

Clarifai

Poster 65.9%

Clarifai

Building 59.4%

Clarifai

Building 53.9%

Clarifai

Building 46.2%

Clarifai

Building 33.4%

Clarifai

Tree 34.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

streetview architecture 38.8%
events parties 27.9%
cars vehicles 13.6%
nature landscape 7.4%
food drinks 4.6%
text visuals 4.5%
interior objects 2.4%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

the ruins of the former factory.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of two men riding horses in a destroyed city

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image is a historical photograph showing the ruins of a devastated urban area. Two men, wearing hats and coats, walk along a pathway surrounded by rubble. The debris includes collapsed structures and broken materials. In the background, the skeletal remains of large buildings loom, with their walls partially standing and windows entirely missing, creating an eerie silhouette against a smoky, hazy setting. The image captures the aftermath of a significant disaster, likely a fire or explosion, and conveys a somber mood. The photograph is presented in stereoscopic format, indicated by the double image and yellow border, which was commonly used in the 19th century for creating 3D visual effects.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a stereoscopic photograph showing an aftermath scene of destruction, possibly from a fire. It depicts two men walking through an area filled with rubble and debris, which appears to be the ruins of a city or town. In the background, there are tall building structures with burnt-out skeletons and walls still standing but missing windows, roofs, and interior parts. The lighting suggests it might be early morning or late afternoon, casting long shadows and a slight haze. The photograph is framed with a yellow border, common for stereoscopic cards of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This particular type of image was likely intended for viewing through a stereoscope to create a 3D effect.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to depict a scene of destruction and devastation in an urban setting. The frame shows the ruins of several tall buildings, with only the skeletal structures remaining. Rubble and debris are scattered across the ground, and a few people can be seen walking through the devastated landscape. The image has a sepia-toned, historical quality, suggesting this is likely an archival photograph from a past event. The overall scene conveys a sense of the aftermath of some catastrophic occurrence, though the specific details or context are not clear from the image alone.

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

This is a historical photograph showing the aftermath of what appears to be a major disaster or fire. The image shows the ruins of buildings with only their skeletal walls standing against a hazy sky. In the foreground, there is extensive debris and rubble scattered across the ground. Several figures in dark clothing and hats can be seen standing among the ruins, giving scale to the extensive destruction. The sepia tones and photographic style suggest this image was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The stark silhouettes of the remaining building facades with their empty windows create a haunting scene of urban devastation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a cityscape in ruins, with two men standing amidst the rubble.

Cityscape in Ruins

  • The cityscape is largely destroyed, with buildings reduced to rubble and debris scattered throughout the street.
  • In the background, a large building stands partially intact, its walls and windows shattered or missing.

Two Men Standing Amidst the Rubble

  • Two men are visible in the foreground, standing amidst the rubble.
  • They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, including top hats and long coats.
  • One man is facing away from the camera, while the other is turned towards it.

Photograph Details

  • The photograph is a stereograph, with two identical images side by side.
  • The images are separated by a thin line, allowing the viewer to create a 3D effect by viewing them through a stereoscope.

Overall Impression

  • The image conveys a sense of devastation and destruction, with the ruined cityscape and the two men standing amidst the rubble creating a somber and haunting atmosphere.
  • The sepia tone of the photograph adds to the sense of age and nostalgia, suggesting that the image may be from the past.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a sepia-toned stereoscopic photograph of the aftermath of a fire, with two identical images side by side. The scene depicts a devastated area with rubble and debris scattered everywhere, including what appears to be charred remains of buildings or structures. In the foreground, there are several large rocks or boulders visible amidst the wreckage.

In the background, the silhouettes of two men can be seen walking away from the camera, dressed in dark attire and hats. They seem to be surveying the damage caused by the fire. The sky above is hazy, suggesting that the fire may have been recent or still smoldering.

The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of destruction and devastation, likely capturing a moment in time after a significant fire event.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a stereoscopic photograph, meaning it presents two slightly different views of the same scene to create a 3D effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The scene depicts a devastated urban landscape, with numerous buildings in various states of ruin. The buildings appear to have been severely damaged, possibly by a fire or explosion, as evidenced by the collapsed structures and the presence of smoke or dust in the air. The foreground is filled with rubble, including broken masonry, fallen beams, and other debris. In the background, several tall buildings are partially standing, with their upper floors either missing or heavily damaged. There are a few people visible in the scene, standing among the ruins. They are dressed in period clothing, suggesting the photograph is from the late 19th or early 20th century. The overall atmosphere is one of destruction and chaos, with the remnants of what was once a bustling urban area now reduced to a scene of devastation.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a sepia-toned photograph showing a scene of destruction and devastation. In the foreground, there is a chaotic landscape of rubble, debris, and fallen structures. The image is divided into two halves, with a central pathway running through the middle. On either side of the pathway, two groups of people are standing. The people are dressed in hats and long coats, which suggests it is a cold day. In the background, there are several ruined buildings, with their structures partially collapsed and their walls and roofs missing. The sky is overcast, and there is a sense of gloom and despair in the image.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a stereograph, which means it's designed to be viewed with a special viewer to create a 3D effect.

Overall Scene: The photograph captures a scene of devastation. Ruined buildings dominate the background, with only the skeletal remains of walls visible. The sky is hazy, suggesting smoke or dust in the air. The foreground is filled with debris, rubble, and what appears to be the remnants of structures.

Key Elements:

  • Ruined Buildings: The most prominent feature is the shell of a building. The facades have collapsed, leaving only the outlines of window openings.
  • Debris Field: The ground is covered in a chaotic assortment of fallen building materials like broken stone, wood, and other rubble, indicating the destruction.
  • People: Two men stand in the foreground. One appears to be wearing a dark coat and hat, while the other has a lighter outfit and a hat. They are observing the scene.
  • Smog: The atmosphere seems to be heavy with a hazy substance which could be smoke.

Possible Interpretation:

Based on the style and subject matter, this photograph likely dates to the mid-to-late 19th century. The scene suggests a destructive event, possibly a fire, bombing or earthquake. The presence of the two men indicates they are surveying the damage.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The image shows a vintage stereoscopic photograph of a war-torn cityscape, likely taken during or shortly after the American Civil War. The photograph is framed by a yellow border, suggesting it's an old print.

In the foreground, there is a massive pile of rubble, including broken bricks, stones, and architectural elements like columns. The debris indicates the destruction of buildings that once stood there.

Two figures are standing on a relatively clear patch amidst the rubble. They appear to be men, possibly officials or observers, dressed in coats and hats. One of them seems to be holding something, perhaps a notebook or a weapon.

Behind the rubble and the figures, the skeletal remains of buildings stand against the sky. The buildings are mostly just empty window frames and walls, indicating severe fire or bombing damage. Smoke or dust lingers in the air, further emphasizing the devastation. A lamppost is visible near the building.

The overall tone of the photograph is somber and bleak, capturing the destruction and desolation left by conflict. The vintage quality of the image, combined with the subject matter, gives it historical significance and a sense of tragedy.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a scene of significant destruction, likely the aftermath of a major fire or disaster. The photograph is in sepia tones, giving it a historical feel. The foreground is filled with rubble and debris, suggesting the collapse of buildings and structures.

In the background, the skeletal remains of buildings are visible, with only their structural frames still standing. The buildings appear to be multi-story and are severely damaged, with large sections missing.

Three individuals are seen walking through the debris. They are dressed in early 20th-century attire, including hats and long coats, which further suggests that this photograph is from an earlier era. The presence of people amidst the ruins highlights the scale of the destruction and the human element of the disaster.

The image is framed with a yellow border, typical of stereoscopic photographs, which were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Stereoscopic photographs were designed to be viewed with a stereoscope to create a 3D effect.

Overall, the image captures a moment of devastation and provides a glimpse into the historical context of urban disasters.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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