Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cobblestone street, Nazaré, Portugal)

Date

1967

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.528.4

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (cobblestone street, Nazaré, Portugal)

People

Artist: Gordon W. Gahan, American 1945 - 1984

Date

1967

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson, 2007.184.2.528.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-09

Walkway 99.6
Path 99.6
Apparel 95.8
Clothing 95.8
Sidewalk 90.7
Pavement 90.7
Flagstone 88.5
Furniture 75.3
Rug 73.5
Cobblestone 63.3
Tire 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-09

people 99.5
one 96.2
adult 95.8
street 93.7
monochrome 92.2
man 92.2
no person 90.9
wear 89.9
two 89.2
woman 87.9
indoors 85.5
veil 85.4
vehicle 84.8
travel 84.3
architecture 82.1
group 81.8
child 80.8
window 79.2
transportation system 77.1
outdoors 76.9

Imagga
created on 2019-08-09

fence 42
step 38.2
bridge 35
support 34.6
barrier 31.5
structure 30.5
device 30
suspension bridge 27.1
track 24.6
obstruction 20.2
outdoor 18.3
wood 17.5
travel 16.9
forest 16.5
park 15.6
landscape 15.6
railing 15.1
trees 13.3
city 13.3
architecture 12.6
train 12.5
building 11.9
road 11.7
summer 11.6
tree 11.5
outdoors 11.2
old 11.1
sky 10.8
rail 10.8
transportation 10.8
wall 10.6
railroad 9.8
vacation 9.8
railway 9.8
picket fence 9.6
grass 9.5
perspective 9.4
winter 9.4
snow 9.1
river 8.9
wooden 8.8
water 8.7
cold 8.6
sea 8.6
path 8.5
light 8
steel 8
autumn 7.9
urban 7.9
construction 7.7
outside 7.7
trip 7.5
house 7.5
historic 7.3
new 7.3
fall 7.2
black 7.2
rural 7

Google
created on 2019-08-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-09

dog 91.3
black and white 89.2
text 75.6
street 67.4
white 60.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 73.5%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a black and white photo of a street with a bag of plastic bags -100%

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a narrow, cobblestone street in an old town or city. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and the ground is made of dark-colored cobblestones. The buildings are old and appear to be made of stone or brick, with some having windows and doors visible. The street is empty, with no people or vehicles in sight.

In the foreground, there is a large stone or brick object that appears to be a part of the street's infrastructure. It could be a drain cover or a manhole cover, but its exact purpose is unclear.

The background of the image shows the continuation of the street, which curves slightly to the right. The buildings along the street appear to be old and worn, with some having visible signs of damage or decay. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and stillness, with no signs of activity or life in the street.

The image appears to have been taken in the early 20th century, based on the style of the buildings and the quality of the photograph. It is likely that the image was taken by a professional photographer or a amateur photographer who was interested in capturing the beauty of old towns and cities.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a narrow, cobblestone street in an old town. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, featuring windows and doors. A person wearing a light-colored shirt and pants is walking away from the camera, positioned near the top of the image.

In the foreground, a large, irregularly shaped object appears to be lying on the ground. The object's shape and size are difficult to discern due to the low resolution of the image. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, peaceful scene, with the person walking alone in the empty street. The use of black and white adds a sense of timelessness and nostalgia to the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a narrow street. The street is paved with cobblestones and is illuminated by a faint light, possibly from a streetlamp or a nearby building. On the left side of the image, there is a wall with a door or an entrance, partially visible. The cobblestone street stretches into the distance, leading to a small group of people who are walking away from the camera. The photograph captures a sense of solitude and quietness, with the cobblestones reflecting the light and casting shadows on the ground.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a narrow, cobblestone street. The street is flanked by buildings on both sides, with the left side partially obscured by a dark shadow, possibly cast by the building or another structure. The cobblestones are irregular and uneven, suggesting an old or historic street. The buildings appear to be made of stone or concrete, with some sections showing signs of wear and age. There is a small, rectangular object lying on the ground in the foreground, which could be a piece of luggage or a container. In the distance, two people are walking towards the camera, their figures slightly blurred, indicating movement or a shallow depth of field. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet, possibly early morning or late evening, with the light casting long shadows and highlighting the textures of the street and buildings.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a narrow cobblestone street or alleyway. The overall mood is a bit somber or quiet. The image is an inverted color, making the walls and objects appear darker and the shadows lighter.

Composition and Details:

  • Perspective: The scene is captured from a slightly elevated perspective, looking down the alley. This gives a sense of depth.
  • Alleyway: The cobblestone surface of the street is the dominant feature. On one side, a tall dark wall, perhaps of a building, dominates the left side of the frame.
  • Buildings: On the other side, a row of buildings with doors and windows. The buildings are partially in shadow with light creating long shadows.
  • Figures: In the far distance, there is a possible pair of figures, making the alley appear more narrow.
  • Object: A dog is sleeping in the cobblestone street, with it's body curled.
  • Shadows: Long shadows are cast by the building on the right, adding contrast and highlighting the texture of the cobblestones.

Atmosphere:

The image evokes a sense of solitude. The lighting suggests a daytime scene with a strong sun, creating the strong shadows.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

The black and white image depicts a narrow, cobblestone street framed by aged buildings. The perspective leads the eye toward the end of the street, where two figures can be faintly discerned in the distance. One side of the street is dominated by a tall, imposing wall, creating a contrast with the buildings on the opposite side, which are adorned with doors and windows. A dog is curled up asleep on the cobblestones in the foreground. The interplay of light and shadow, especially on the cobblestones, adds a layer of complexity to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet solitude and timelessness.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a narrow, cobblestone street in what appears to be an old town or village. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, featuring a mix of stone and plaster walls. The buildings have a rustic, weathered appearance, with some areas showing signs of wear and age.

In the foreground, there is a large, round object that resembles a bale of hay or straw, positioned close to the left side of the frame. The street itself is empty, with no people or vehicles visible, contributing to a quiet, serene atmosphere. The cobblestones are arranged in a pattern that adds texture and depth to the scene.

The lighting in the image suggests it might be early morning or late afternoon, as shadows are cast across the street, adding contrast and highlighting the textures of the cobblestones and buildings. The overall mood of the photograph is tranquil and somewhat nostalgic, capturing a moment of stillness in a timeless setting.