Human Generated Data

Title

Subway, NYC

Date

1950

People

Artist: Larry Silver, American born 1934

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bruce Silverstein, 2018.389

Human Generated Data

Title

Subway, NYC

People

Artist: Larry Silver, American born 1934

Date

1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bruce Silverstein, 2018.389

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-03-11

Apparel 99.8
Clothing 99.8
Person 96.9
Human 96.9
Face 96.9
Sitting 95.3
Sleeve 72.1
Beard 68.9
Finger 67.8
Furniture 67.6
Overcoat 66.3
Coat 66.3
Shelf 64.6
Portrait 61
Photo 61
Photography 61
Hat 59.1
Door 55.3
Fashion 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2020-03-11

people 99.8
one 98.9
street 98.8
adult 98.1
portrait 97.9
woman 97.7
administration 93.7
wear 93.6
war 91.8
elderly 91.1
monochrome 89.8
sadness 88.5
wait 88.2
man 85.3
coat 85
train 84
vehicle 83.1
offense 81.2
outerwear 80.7
two 80.3

Imagga
created on 2020-03-11

locker 49.6
device 41.4
fastener 40
restraint 30.7
call 29.1
elevator 27.6
man 23.5
lifting device 22.1
male 22.1
person 20.4
people 20.1
old 18.8
adult 18.8
door 17.5
portrait 17.5
black 16.9
telephone 16.1
pay-phone 14.1
wall 12.8
urban 12.2
fashion 12.1
human 12
home 12
one 11.9
house 11.7
smile 11.4
face 11.4
building 11.3
vintage 10.7
happy 10.6
room 10.4
electronic equipment 10.4
model 10.1
cute 10
city 10
pretty 9.8
attractive 9.8
couple 9.6
hair 9.5
expression 9.4
architecture 9.4
guy 9.3
alone 9.1
lady 8.9
sexy 8.8
sitting 8.6
serious 8.6
child 8.6
elegance 8.4
equipment 8.3
outdoors 8.2
girls 8.2
dirty 8.1
looking 8
interior 8
job 8
business 7.9
love 7.9
industry 7.7
grunge 7.7
casual 7.6
refrigerator 7.6
wood 7.5
detail 7.2
machine 7.1

Google
created on 2020-03-11

Black 96.3
White 96.3
Photograph 95.8
Black-and-white 94.1
Monochrome 93.5
People 93.1
Sitting 86.2
Transport 85.1
Snapshot 84.9
Monochrome photography 84.4
Human 76.9
Photography 74.8
Street 72.9
Infrastructure 71.7
Style 57.4
Window 56.8

Microsoft
created on 2020-03-11

person 99.7
human face 98
clothing 97
text 96.5
sitting 96.3
black and white 95.8
man 90.5
monochrome 60.5
old 52.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 33-49
Gender Female, 93.5%
Angry 1%
Calm 2.6%
Fear 0.9%
Surprised 0.2%
Sad 43.9%
Confused 1.7%
Happy 0.2%
Disgusted 49.4%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 35
Gender Female

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Possible
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 96.9%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a woman sitting on a train car with her hands on her lap -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

The image shows a person sitting in what appears to be a train or subway car. The person is dressed in a dark coat with a patterned skirt or dress and has their hands clasped together in their lap. They are wearing a headscarf and seem to be resting or napping. The car has a slightly worn appearance with rivets visible on the wall and door. An advertisement is visible on the wall behind the person, promoting Chesterfield cigarettes, claiming that they have "No adverse effects on nose, throat, and sinuses." The advertisement also mentions that Chesterfield cigarettes are "Much milder" and comes in "Regular & King-Size."

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-13

The image shows an individual seated inside what appears to be a subway or train car, wearing a dark coat over a patterned garment. The interior of the vehicle is of a vintage style, with riveted sidewalls and retro advertisements. One visible ad promotes cigarettes and includes the message "Much Milder" at the bottom. The seating surface features a textured, dotted pattern, and the general atmosphere and attire suggest a setting several decades in the past.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This is a powerful black and white photograph taken on what appears to be public transportation, likely a subway or bus. A person wearing traditional clothing including a headscarf and heavy black coat is shown sitting and appearing to be either deep in thought or possibly sleeping. They're wearing a patterned skirt and their hands are clasped in their lap. Above them is an advertisement for Chesterfield cigarettes that ironically claims "No adverse effects on nose, throat and sinuses" and describes them as "Much Milder." The juxtaposition of the weary-looking passenger beneath the optimistic cigarette advertisement creates a striking contrast that speaks to the social realities of the era when this photo was taken, likely in the mid-20th century.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-13

The image shows an elderly woman sitting alone on a bench in what appears to be a public transportation setting. She has a serious expression on her face and is bundled up in a dark coat. In the background, there is a sign advertising cigarettes, providing a contrasting message about the potential health effects of smoking. The image has a somber, contemplative mood, capturing a moment of solitude and reflection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting on a subway train. She is wearing a headscarf, a dark coat, and a patterned skirt. Her hands are clasped together in her lap as she sits with her eyes closed.

In the background, there is an advertisement for Chesterfield cigarettes on the wall behind her. The advertisement features a headline that reads "NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON NOSE, THROAT AND SINUSES OF GROUP FROM SMOKING CHESTERFIELD" and includes a smaller text that states "REPORTS A MEDICAL SPECIALIST making regular examinations of a group of smokers from various walks of life." Below this, there are two images of Chesterfield cigarette packs, one labeled "Much Milder" and the other "Regular & King-Size."

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken during a time when smoking was more common and accepted in public places. The woman's relaxed posture and closed eyes imply that she may be resting or sleeping while riding the subway.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-22

The image depicts an elderly woman sitting on a bench, likely in a public place such as a bus station or train station. She is dressed in a dark coat and a headscarf, and her hands are clasped together in her lap. The woman appears to be sitting in a state of contemplation or sadness, with a somber expression on her face.

In the background, there is a sign on the wall that reads "NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON NOSE, THROAT AND SINUSES OF GROUP FROM SMOKING CHESTERFIELD." The sign suggests that the woman may be in a location where smoking is permitted, and the advertisement is targeting smokers who may be concerned about the health effects of smoking.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of quiet reflection and possibly even melancholy, as the woman sits alone in a public place, lost in thought.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The black-and-white photo shows a woman sitting on a chair inside a train. She is wearing a scarf on her head, a long-sleeved shirt, and a patterned skirt. She has her arms crossed and is looking to the side. She is probably resting while waiting for the train to arrive at her destination. Behind her, there is a signboard with some text and advertisements. The train has a metal wall and a door.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting on a bench inside a subway car. The woman is wearing a headscarf and a long-sleeved shirt, with her hands clasped together on her lap. She appears to be looking downward, possibly lost in thought or feeling sad. Behind her, there is a wall with a poster attached to it. The poster features a slogan that reads, "Much Milder," along with an advertisement for Chesterfield cigarettes. The photograph captures a moment of quiet introspection and melancholy, with the woman's somber expression and the subdued atmosphere of the subway car.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

The black and white image depicts an older woman sleeping or resting on what appears to be a subway or bus seat. She is wearing a patterned headscarf, a dark, unbuttoned coat, and a patterned skirt. Her hands are clasped in her lap. Above her, there is a vintage advertisement for Chesterfield cigarettes, which claims "No adverse effects on nose, throat and sinuses of group from smoking Chesterfield." The advertisement highlights that this conclusion comes from a medical specialist's examinations. The overall scene has a vintage, candid feel, possibly captured in a public transit setting.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a moment of quiet and weariness. The focus is on an elderly woman seated in what appears to be a subway car or public transport setting. The overall mood is subdued and suggestive of the passage of time and perhaps, a touch of urban isolation.

Subject and Composition:

  • The Woman: The central figure is an elderly woman wearing a headscarf and a dark coat. She is seated with her hands clasped in her lap, and her eyes are closed, suggesting she is asleep or deeply lost in thought. Her facial expression reflects a certain gravity or weariness. She has a heavy build and looks older.
  • Setting: The woman is seated in a confined space, typical of public transportation. The background is defined by the walls of the vehicle, and a panel displaying an advertisement for Chesterfield cigarettes, highlighting the time period it was taken. There is a small window at the right side, in the top right corner.
  • Composition: The photographer utilizes a medium shot, which focuses on the upper body of the subject. The composition is balanced, with the woman taking up a significant portion of the frame.

Details:

  • Lighting: The lighting is soft, with shadows that suggest a diffused light source.
  • Text: The sign advertising Chesterfield cigarettes gives some information of the time in which the photo was taken.

Atmosphere:

  • The image evokes a sense of nostalgia and the passage of time.
  • The subdued mood and intimate composition invite the viewer to contemplate the woman's state.

Potential interpretations:

  • The image could be seen as a portrait of an older woman experiencing a moment of rest in a busy environment.
  • The advertising for cigarettes suggests the image was taken in the mid-20th century.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an elderly woman seated on a train or subway. She is wearing a dark coat and a headscarf, and she appears to be resting or possibly sleeping. Her hands are clasped together in her lap. The seat she is sitting on has a floral pattern.

Above her head, there is a framed advertisement for Chesterfield cigarettes. The advertisement claims that there are no adverse effects on the nose, throat, and sinuses from smoking Chesterfield cigarettes, citing medical specialists' reports. The slogan "Much Milder" is prominently displayed on the advertisement.

The setting appears to be an older public transportation vehicle, likely from the mid-20th century, as suggested by the style of the advertisement and the woman's attire. The image captures a moment of quiet amidst the hustle and bustle of public transit.

Text analysis

Amazon

Much
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Google

NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ON NOSE, THROAT AND SINUSES OF GROUP FROM SMOKING CHESTERFIELD REPORTS A MEDICAL SPECIALIST making reguiar exominctions ot a group i smokers from various wolks of life Much MILDER REGULAR&KING-SIZE
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EFFECTS
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SINUSES
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GROUP
FROM
SMOKING
CHESTERFIELD
REPORTS
A
MEDICAL
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reguiar
exominctions
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